This is the last chappie. Don't worry I'll be posting an epilogue. Enjoy.
CHAPTER 15
Sasuke couldn't get the conversation with Sakura out of his head.
"Can't you see I'm in love with you?"
Sasuke sighed and ran his hand through his hair. He told her it was because of the paparazzi that he didn't want to be with her. Half of it was true but the truth was he was afraid. The great Uchiha Sasuke was afraid. He was afraid to love so he pushed Sakura away.
The band came over. After noticing Sasuke's sour mood, they asked him what was up and he told them. They were baffled with the story.
"Teme!" Naruto yelled. He launched himself off the bed and tried to hit Sasuke but failed and ended up on his butt on the floor. He glared at Sasuke. "Why did you have to do that to Sakura-chan?"
"Sasuke, you're too ego-centric to realize that you have fallen for her." Neji said as he shook his head. It hit Sasuke like a ton of bricks. He did love Sakura. And he let her slip away from him.
"Girls are troublesome," said Shikamaru. "But you have to make it up to her."
The door opened to reveal Itachi. He sighed, "Sakura has left the band."
"SAY WHAT?" Naruto yelled.
Itachi nodded, "She called me and said she was quitting the band and that she was leaving for Kiri for a while."
"Why Kiri?" asked Neji.
"Probably because of Suigetsu," said Shikamaru. "I guess he's participating in the sword fighting tournament."
Sasuke banged his fist on the wall. Itachi looked at him, "I assume you are responsible for Sakura's quitting. You have to make it up to her, Sasuke."
He left the room.
"What do I do?" Sasuke murmured. He always thought he was better off on his own but suddenly, he felt helpless.
"Tell her how you feel." A voice said. It was Mikoto who was standing at Sasuke's door.
"Hi boys," she said stepping into the room. "May I have a word with Sasuke in private?"
The three band members nodded and left. Mikoto sat next to Sasuke on the bed, "Listen Sasuke, I know you love her and that you messed up. But you can't let her get away. Tell her how you feel."
"I don't know how." Sasuke admitted. He couldn't lie to his mom.
"Why don't you write a song for her?" Mikoto said softly.
"THAT'S A GREAT IDEA!" Naruto yelled running into the room. Neji shook his head as he entered the room and Shikamaru sighed.
"Sorry Mikoto-san," said Neji. "You know what happens to Naruto when he hears 'Sasuke' and ' private' in the same sentence."
Naruto grinned sheepishly.
"Dobe." Sasuke muttered. Naruto childishly stuck his tongue out at him.
Shikamaru yawned, "Listen to your mom, Sasuke. It's a good idea."
Neji nodded, "We'll help you."
Sasuke nodded in thanks to his friends and mom. After they left, Sasuke sat at his desk and started to work on his song for Sakura.
Naruto grinned, "I gotta ask Suigetsu to have Sakura ready."
"Do you think its wise talking to him? I mean he is Sakura's brother." said Neji.
"I know! I know! But I'll explain it to him." Naruto pulled out his phone and dialed Suigetsu's number.
"Suigetsu's phone. Who's speaking?"
"Hey Suigetsu, its Naruto."
"What's up?"
"Listen, I have a proposition for you."
"Does he even know what proposition means?" Neji whispered to Shikamaru who shrugged and smirked at his blonde friend.
Naruto explained the plan to Suigetsu, "So what do ya think?"
Suigetsu was hesitant, "I don't know. I don't want Sakura to be hurt again."
"She won't be!" Naruto exclaimed. "In fact, if it works out, she'll be happy. Come on, man! Do it for your sister."
Suigetsu sighed, "Fine. Let's give it a shot."
Naruto grinned, "Great! Tell her to come to the school auditorium on Friday, after school."
"We're leaving on Saturday."
"But she can come by right? I mean it's only the day before."
"Deal." And with that, Suigetsu hung up.
"Now, we just have to wait." Naruto beamed.
"We should be telling you that." Neji said with a smirk. Naruto crossed is arms and pouted. Shikamaru chuckled.
It was Friday and tomorrow was the day I was leaving. The truth was I wanted to stay in Kiri and start a new life there.
I was in English class and Anko was teaching us a poem.
"Hey Sakura," said Suigetsu. "Can see me in the school's auditorium after school?"
"Why?" I asked him.
He gave me a toothy grin, "You'll see."
Sharingan was not present in music class. That was good because I didn't want to face Sasuke right now. It was annoying but I still wasn't over him. Maybe because he was the first guy I ever had feelings for.
After school was over, I went to the auditorium but it was empty.
"Goldfish," I called out. "You there?"
I didn't see Suigetsu but I heard the guitar being played. I turned towards the stage to see Sasuke playing the guitar and looking at me.
Can't blame you,
For thinking,
That you never really knew me at all.
Sasuke was singing to me. To me! I stared at him as he sang.
I tried to,
Deny you.
But nothing ever made me feel so,
Wrong.
I thought I was protecting you,
but everything that I go through,
Here I am,
With all my heart,
I hope you understand.
I know,
I let you down,
But I'm never,
Gonna make,
That mistake again.
You brought me closer
To who I really am
Come take my hand
I want the world to see
What you mean to me
What you mean to me
Just know that I'm sorry
I never wanted to make you feel so small
Our story is just beginning
But let the truth break down these walls (oh yeah, yeah)
And every time I think of you
I think of how you pushed me through
And show me how much better I could be
Here I am with all my heart
I hope you understand
I know I let you down
But I'm never gonna make
That mistake again
You brought me closer
To who I really am
Come take my hand
I want the world to see
What you mean to me (yeah)
You make me feel like I'm myself
Instead of being someone else
I wanna live that every day
You say what no one else will say
You know exactly how to get to me
You know it's what I need
It's what I need yeah
Here I am with all my heart
I hope you understand (I hope you understand)
I know I let you down
But I'm never gonna make that mistake again (that
mistake again)
You brought me closer
To who I really am
So come take my hand
I want the world to see
What you mean to me
What you mean to me
I was baffled. Tears streamed down my cheeks. Sasuke stepped off the stage and walked towards me. He cupped my cheeks and brushed my tears away with his thumbs, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry for hurting you. I love you."
I gave a small smile, "Are you sure you're not Lee in disguise?"
Sasuke smirked, "If I were, I'd be adding the word youth to every sentence."
"Good point." I gazed into his eyes.
"So," he started to say. "Will you give me another chance?"
I grinned, "Only if you say please."
Sasuke rolled his eyes, "Is that necessary?"
I nodded childishly. He sighed, "Sakura, will you please give me another chance?"
I smiled, "Yes." He kissed me with so much love. I kissed him back whole heartedly. I heard clapping and we pulled away. The band, Itachi, Hinata, Tenten, Ino, Suigetsu, Kiba, Jugo and Mikoto were standing there smirking/smiling at us.
"And I thought you were gonna die single!" Kiba said with a grin.
Suigetsu looked at Sasuke, "Please don't hurt her again. If you do, our whole house will flood with tissues."
I twitched, "Shut up."
Mikoto squealed and hugged me, "You two make a lovely pair! Sasuke, you will marry Sakura-chan and have many pink and blue haired babies."
I blushed deeply while the others laughed/chuckled.
Sasuke wrapped his arms around my waist and put his head on my shoulder.
"We'll see about that." He whispered huskily into my ear. I wanted to faint.
"Sakura," said Itachi. "I know you made up your mind but I'd really appreciate it if you stayed in the band. It's refreshing having a girl around."
I thought about it for a while. Then I smiled, "I guess I'm back in."
Sasuke, Shikamaru and Neji smirked while I shook hands with Itachi. Jugo smiled warmly at me and Naruto, Mikoto and the girls squealed. Kiba and Suigetsu slapped high fives.
"Is it really necessary for you to go to Kiri?" asked Tenten. "I mean you guys are all okay now aren't you."
"I still want to go," I told them firmly. "I want to be there when my brother is accomplishing his dreams." Suigetsu grinned.
"In that case," Shikamaru said with a yawn. "Let's all go. We need a vacation anyways."
"Itachi?" Neji said turning to their manager.
Itachi smiled softly, "Sounds good to me. I can get the tickets ready as well so you guys have to pack up and be ready."
"WOO! VACATION, HERE I COME!" Naruto yelled as he ran out of the auditorium.
The others left as well. I was about to leave but Sasuke pulled me by the wrist and spun me around. I was greeted by his lips on mine.
"What was that for?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Hn." Sasuke said with a soft smile. He looked so adorable when he smiled. I blushed.
I was about to leave when he called me back again, "Wait."
I turned around and raised an eyebrow. He stepped towards me and leaned down.
"Close your eyes." He whispered, his breath fanning across my face. I did as I was told. I felt him attach something around my neck.
He kissed my cheek gently, "Open them."
I opened my eyes and saw that Sasuke had put a necklace around my neck; my mom's necklace which I had lost.
"Where did you find it?" I asked, baffled.
"The first day I came here," he said. "I heard you sing but didn't know it was you. I found that instead."
I smiled and kissed him, "Thanks Sasuke."
"Hn." He laced his fingers through mine and together, we walked out of the school.
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