title: Born to Be Three
prompt: SASUSAKU MONTH 2015
rating: K-M
summary: o27: Sasuke guides Sakura the way to his heart. Anonymously, of course.
dedicated to: my baes on tumblr - i love you all!
NOTE THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE MONTH: I wanted to add Sarada in many of these prompts, because she's a part of this beautiful family too /sobs forever at my babies having babies/ but sometimes I either couldn't find a way to fit her in and, to be honest, I have little experience writing about her! Hopefully that will change
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Social Media
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Sasuke guides Sakura the way to his heart. Anonymously, of course.
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Her URL was simple enough—bow-down-bitches dot tumblr dot com—which, Sasuke thought, was a perfect way to describe Sakura's cockiness and yet didn't diminish her confidence.
Her blog icon was a picture of her, smiling widely in what seemed to be her messy bedroom with clothes heaped up in massive piles behind her. She wore striped shorts that barely classified as shorts, with knee-high socks and a red tank top. Even in the grainy photo she took from her smart phone, anyone from around the world could tell that she had a wonderfully fit body and some nice assets to go along, front and back.
But what Sasuke cared most about her blog was the content—particularly the personal self posts that gave him a glimpse into Sakura's true self.
August 27th
I got ice cream today lol
August 29th
Im a bad person I told my friends I didn't wanna go out today bc I was sick but rly I just wanted to stay home and watch porn
September 18th
So there's this really cute guy in my uni class that I like and he sits two rows ahead of me next to the window and I dunno it's kind of creepy to say but he's gorgeous and brilliant and is it weird that I wanna get to know him? Like I don't have to pursue a relationship with him I just want to talk to him. Idk
He knew the last post was about himself. And he knew Sakura was interested in him romantically, as was a majority of the female population, but he didn't know to this extent. She wanted to know him as a person. That was new to him.
Sasuke headed over the ask box, appropriately labeled "Ask Box." Anonymously, (like a coward, he thought, though he really didn't have an account), he asked:
What would you talk about to that uni guy?
He pressed send and waited. Sasuke figured he was being a grade A stalker, but at the same time, he wanted to know how she'd respond to someone she thought was anonymous.
Only a few minutes later, he noticed that she had published his anonymous ask and replied: "That's the problem—I don't know what he likes, and I'm afraid that if I talk to him about something stupid like the weather or how he's doing he'll be disinterested and won't keep up the conversation. Does anyone have any suggestions?"
People began to respond to her post, girls and boys alike offering suggestions that were unknowingly more harmful than good. No, Sasuke wouldn't want to talk about basketball or other girls in the grade, or the latest upcoming school event. He was glad that someone wanted to talk to him about him—past the accomplishments and accolades, past the activities and extracurriculars.
He sent her another anon ask.
Just tell him you want to get to know him. Go out for coffee together.
She published it and replied, "no no no, I can't do that! I'm too embarrassed! And how will I deal with the humiliation if he turns me down? The remainders of my dignity can't handle that."
Frustratingly, he sent her a final ask.
Just do it. And if it doesn't work out, you have every right to blame me.
She didn't publish that one.
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September 25th
Well, thanks to anon, I officially have an unofficial date with uni guy! Anon told me I should ask him out for coffee and get to know him, and as many of you know I was like "whaaaat!" at first, but s/he encouraged me and I went for it and I'm so glad I did. So, anon, if you're reading this—thank you!
We're going out for coffee later tonight. What should I ask him? I don't want to make this seem like an interview or a game of 20 questions. I don't want to make it one-sided either. What if he's disinterested? WHAT SHOULD I DO
Sasuke rolled his eyes. He remembered how eager and anxious she was, coming up to him after class and asking—almost verbatim—what he told her to do. And when he responded with a "sure, sounds great," he'd never forget the shriek of exuberance she let out in happiness.
Again, the responses went from "omg congrats!" to "ask him about his plans for the year, compliment him on his awards or cuteness, and talk about yourself too so he doesn't feel too overwhelmed. If you can, ask about exes."
Sasuke twitched. Those questions were far too boring and way too personal, and for the record, he had no exes to talk about. Instinctively, he went to the ask box, which, according to his Chrome web browser, was his third most visited website.
Congratulations, Sakura. This is anon. Sasuke cringed at the fact he was hiding behind his computer screen, like a coward. I suggest that you talk to him about his family. Ask him about his hobbies, his interests. What does he not like? Why? Avoid controversial topics. Not just with him—this goes for everyone you talk to.
Good luck.
Send.
Their conversations online ranged from one to two anon asks a day to nearly ten, private correspondences known only between Sakura and Sasuke. Of course, besides their "dates," they barely spoke in class (Sasuke knew Sakura was still very shy when it came to approaching him publicly) and minimally through texts. It seemed that Sakura was closer with "anon" than with the real him.
The coffee date went wonderfully, without a hitch, Sakura following anon's advice down to the period. Slowly and surely though, as the get-togethers went on, anon started giving less and less advice to Sakura, seeing how she'd fare on her own.
She did beautifully.
Most of her personal posts were directed anon: I really had a wonderful time with him or This may sound silly, but I think I actually love him. I know, I've only gotten a chance to actually interact with him just a while ago, but given that I know so much about him already, it just feels right.
Sasuke's heart raced. He was glad to know he wasn't the only one who felt this way anymore. His chest swelled at the prospect of talking to Sakura, anonymously or not. At first he played along with her, going along to see where the ride would take him. Now he was caught in the trap she'd woven, tangling him so that all he could think about was her.
Meet me in our classroom, 5:00 pm.
Send.
Was it too risky? Perhaps he'd made the wrong mistake? It was too late now—he'd sent it. It was up to Sakura to react to the prospect that her beloved Sasuke-kun was her own matchmaker.
He swung on his coat and muttered a prayer. He would be waiting.
October 5th
He kissed me. :)
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updates come regularly on tumblr for each day. I'm lazy at uploading on ff, but rest assured everything will be up by the end of this month. XD
note: chapter 12, white flag, has been replaced :)