Chapter 35: Backfire
Disclaimer: I dont own Naruto (I bet cha havent seen that yet, huh? ^_~ ) There's gonna be a lil NejiTen in here, cuz...I lack the love story of the other characters, so ill add them in starting now. :D
Normal POV:
Tenten was mad. No, not mad. Angry. No, not angry. Furious. No, not furious...she was very very pissed. Yes, pissed. She saw how excited Ino was when she was making the girls listen to her song. And they all loved it. It wasnt fair how Karin can just take it and claim it as her's.
She was laying on their bed with her feet plopped on top of Neji's legs. Neji was in a sitting position on the bed, his head was resting above the headboard, and he was sleeping. Taking care of a pregnant Tenten is not easy. The weapons mistress was laying sidewards on the bed with her head hanging from the edge, directed toward the tv, while eating ice cream from the container.
She suddenly shot right up as she saw a little dot of pink stand out from the crowd and walked toward the staircase that lead to the backstage.
" That's right! Show her whose boss, Sak!" Tenten exclaimed as she had a big smile on her face, facing the tv still. Neji woke up from her remark and just smirked. He watched as she watched the tv, jumping up and down from her seat. She looked like a child waiting for Sesame Street to show... God, he loved her.
He examined her up and down. He saw as her smile widened in front of the television. He saw the brown sparkling eyes that he woke up every morning to see. She was the only reason for him to go on. He then looked down and his eyes softened at the sight of her pregnant stomach. Now, they are going to be a family. He thought he felt complete when he married Tenten to by his side through the rest of his life, but this was even more than he would ever ask for. He was excited, nervous, but he felt like nothing else in the world would make him happier, now. He knew that he made the right choice, he knew he picked the perfect one. From all the things he went through his life, all the sufferings all the loss, it seemed worth it, since he got Tenten.
He put his arm around her waist and pulled her on top of his lap. She squeeked and looked at Neji confusingly. " You might fall. " he stated, since she was at the edge of the bed earlier. Tenten smiled at him, " Im too heavy..." He just closed his eyes and shook his head. The Weapons Mistress gave his a peck on the lips and put one hand on her swelled stomach, caressing it while putting her gaze back to the television.
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Sasuke was in Naruto's living room, on his couch, watching Karin's concert. He had a feeling that he would see Sakura, so he kept his eyes on the crowd. From what happened in the studio yesterday, Karin stole Ino's song. And this is that song. "Circus" was the title. he smirked when he saw a bright dot of pink make her way to the backstage.
Naruto's apartment was small. There was only one room and one bathroom. There hardly was any space in the living room to call it a living room. He knew he had to move out and find another place to stay. Right now, Naruto is in his room with Hinata, doing...things. Of course their not sleeping with each other though. What were you guys thinking?! XD Theyre in his room planning for their wedding that's taking place next year. Hinata left early from Karin's concert just because Naruto couldnt sleep. He didn't feel uncomfortable at all, calling Hinata to leave a concert...That's cuz' he forgot that there actually was a concert going on.
" How 'bout we make everything orange!" He heard Naruto exclaim
" uhm...I was kind of planning...the colors to be white and...lilac...you know...lavender...?" Hinata's shy mouse like voice was heard
" Sure! That's a great idea, Hinata-chan!"
" Na-Naruto-kun..."
~ Karin's Concert ~
Sakura agreed with Ino and Hinata, Karin went too far. She walked fast to the back stage. She smiled at the people there as she made her way to Karin's dressing room. They always have extras Sakura thought as she put on the black leather shorts and tank top that showed her tummy. She put on the black leather, high heeled boots, that fit her perfectly and grabbed the black cane from the corner of the room. She thought about it, then just got the black hat from the closet. She checked herself in the mirror and thought only about one thing,
Deng, Im hott.
Theirs only two types of guys out there
the ones that hang with me
and the ones that are scared
well baby I hope that you can prepare
I run a tight shift so beware
It was almost time, she knew. She ran to wear the sound was from, a black machine with many buttons to control the background music, the back up and the mics that were being used.
" Bob, I need a wireless mic" she said and then nodded at him in thanks as he did so
" Bob, I need you to turn off Karin's mic when I give you the signal, and then turn it back on when I do the signal again, ok?" he just nodded at her, staring at her. It has been at least five years since he ever saw the Cherry Blossom dressed like that before.
" Got it?" She said hurringly
" Go-Got it" Bob, said as he put his thumb up in reassurance. Sakura gave him a bright smile, said her thanks then went to the stair case in the backstage to give her a good entrance.
Im like a ring leader
I call the shots
Sakura looked down from where she stood. She was at the top of the stair case that lead to the middle of the stage. She watched as the smoke made her eyes hazy and she waited for the perfect moment to get in, to surprise Karin.
Im like a fire cracker
I make it hott
when I put on a show
Sakura walked down the steps slowly, making a sexy appearance, with one hand on the rail, and the other holding the black cane. She pointed at the backstage, and everything was set.
Karin was going to sing, but when she made a sound to sing the next part of the lyrics. Nothing was heard. This panicked her
Sakura:
I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins
spot light on me and Im ready to play
Im like a performer the dance floor is my stage
better be ready hope that you feel the same
She walked in front of a raging mad Karin. Karin was glaring daggers at the pink-haired nin. While Sakura just gave her a smirk in victory.
All eyes on me in the center of the ring
just like a circus
When I crack that whip everybody go trip
just like a circus
The audience went wild as Sakura showed on stage. Karin was furious. This was her concert. HER concert. She refuses to share the stage with her. Sakura, while singing, was provoking Karin. Because, she knew that Karin couldnt do anything. She couldnt hit her, she was on tv, she couldnt sing, her mic was off. So Karin just stood there, watching in anger as Sakura sang on her stage.
Dont stand there watching me
follow me
show me what you can do
Everybody let go
we can make the dance floor
just like a circus
" Uhuh " Sakura went with the back up
lets go
Sakura starting dancing in front of Karin hotly. Provoking her in a dance off. Sakura, forgetting at the moment, her decency for being a mother, was having the time of her life. Karin seemed angry enough. Though she pushed her luck a little bit more and started using her cheerleading skills to make her dance with her. Let's see whose better.
I be lovin' this
Sakura twirled her cane up high in the air, winked at Karin and caught it without even looking up.
Yeah (like like like a circus)
uh, Like a what? (Like like like a circus)
Sakura thought Karin seemed mad enough so after her little, "dance-off" she pointed at the backstage to turn her mic on. Karin seemed to know what she meant by that, so she caught on to the song. Making her and the pink-haired girl sing together.
All eyes on me in the center of the ring
just like a circus
Karin slashed her whip on the floor dangerously near Sakura's legs.
When I crack that whip
everybody go trip
just like a circus
Sakura adjusted her tone while singing to make her appearance seem planned. Making the song sound perfect in harmony or having Karin have her first song with a "second-voice".
yeah they be watching me follow me
show me what you can do
The crowd still went with the cheering, they loved it. They loved their favorite band's leader appear in her supposedly "rival" in the show-business and weirdly on Sasuke Uchiha. Sakura was still enjoying her time. She glanced at the crowd and saw Ino's proud smile on her face, she mouthed "Thank You" to her pink-haired best friend, while Sakura gave her a curt nod.
everybody let go
were gonna make it to the dance floor
just like a circus
uhuh
As the two ended the song in a competitive pose, the crowd once again, went crazy on their seats. ino was shouting and rooting for her friend.
" What the hell do you think you're doing?!" Karin hissed through her smiling teeth, still acting to make the whole appearance of Sakura look planned.
" It's called fighting back, bitch. Ever heard of it?" Sakura replied with her voice full of more venom than Karin could ever use.
" Is that what you call it? I thought you were just using my stage as your prop than your regular pole in the strip club." Karin come-backed
Sakura tried so hard not to slap her face. She just smiled a very obviously fake smile and walked off to the backstage. But before she left,
" Game on, 'Karin no last name, bitch' "
(u dont need to read this, but im just saying that "game on" is like Sakura's line so like yeah... :D )
Flashback:
" That girl thinks you stole me from her?! "Sasuke asked the pink haired cheerleader
" yeah... she does..." Sakura replied still watching Kin and Tayuya sing
Sasuke noticed that Sakura wasnt paying attention to him so he whispered something in her ear, " then tell her too bad... cuz im all yours..." he whispered seductivly
Sakura smirked so this is how the game starts ei?... she then went torwards his face looking like she was gonna kiss him... right when they were inches away from eahother, Sakura just whispered, "game on Uchiha..." and with that.. she playfully pushed him away a little and turned her attention to her three bestfriends... which were all smirking at her.
End Flashback
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" Look before you say anything...I just-"
" No no no no no! " Temari exclaimed looking disappointed.
" look, I'm sorry! It's just I love Ino and her song means a lot to her! A lot to us and-"
Sakura panicked. She was having a talk with Temari in the studio
" tsk tsk tsk..." Temari clicked her tongue with her eyes closed, shaking her head.
When Temari saw Sakura's guilty face, she burst into laughter.
" Im so proud of you, idiot!" Temari then hugged the shocked girl.
the two of them were in the studio, the other girls left for the two to be alone.
" After that appearance, everyone is going to want to see more of you. More of you and the S-H-I-T! You just hit the starting line! The come-back of S-H-I-T and The Sharingan just started!
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Temari called the two bands in for a meeting in the studio.
" I need you boys to know that this will most likely be a spotlight on the girls, but of course you are going to be drooled on by fan girls so yeah" Temari informed them. the girl giggled while the boys scowled
Sora, not having a baby-sitter because Shizune was busy, walked to his mother and,
" Can we go home now momma?" Sakura knelt down so they were eye to eye level.
" Sorry, babe. But were going to take a while here...why dont you just go bother Bob? Im sure he'll be thrilled in seeing you again!" Sakura smiled remembering how her son dropped a block of ice in Bob's pants.
" Nah, its fine. he could stay with us" they heard a familiar voice suggest.
Sakura and Sora looked in the direction where they heard the voice and was shocked seeing that it was Sasuke.
" If..that's alright with you..." Sasuke said innocently to his ex.
Sakura opened her mouth to decline, but before she could say a word...
" Please! Please! Please, Momma! Can I play with Uncle Sasuke? Please! Please! Please!" Sakura couldnt deal with her son's baby face and puppy eyes
" -sigh- fine..." She got up and watched as her child ran into his father's arms.
And just for a second, just for one moment, she believed that they were a family. One perfect family. And that her son was running into Sasuke's arms, without needing permission. Without any aura of awkwardness. The side of her lips rose a bit, but then she got back to her senses. They werent a happy family. Heck, they arent even a family. Her son's own father doesnt even know that he's his son.
Sometimes...dreams are much more easier to accept and bear than reality.
Suddenly two fingers snapped right in front of Sakura's eyes.
" You ok there, Cherry Bloss?" Ino asked while putting her hand down
The pink-haired girl shook her head as if trying to wake up and then nodded at her best friend. She looked back at where she last saw her son and ex and found that they were gone.
I guess i spaced out and didnt notice that they already left...
" So...whats the plan, Boss?" Sakura asked as she plopped on the wooden desk that was next to the wall. Ino was sitting on a chair on one side of the desk, while Hinata was sitting on the desk, on the opposite side of Ino. Tenten, had the whole couch for herself.
"First, is first. Ten...honey. I need to ask you a very serious question..." Temari's question made her sit up straight from her laying form.
" Shoot" the bun-headed girl said anxiously.
" I want to ask...look. I dont know how to put this..." The "S-H" and the "I" were getting very confused on what Temari wanted to ask to their pregnant friend.
" it's ok, whatever it is. I think I could take it..." Tenten said as she glanced at her friends then back at their manager.
" It's just...I dont want you to get all offended...-sigh- since...since your pregnant...the label wants you to stay out...for a while...like we have so many plans with you four and Sakura's appearance in Karin's concert just got us more projects for you guys... and most are screaming for songs and new albums...while others are...modeling." Temari said not wanting to meet Tenten's eyes.
" What?! But...we arent complete without Ten!" Ino exclaimed, getting up from her seat.
" That isnt fair to her! So what if she's pregnant?! She's not even that fat!" Hinata stood up for her closest friend in the group. Tenten wasnt sure if she would glare or smile at the white-eyed girl. But she just let it slide.
" Tem, were called S-H-I-T for a reason. Its not S-H-I-T without the "T", ok? We arent going to do anything without Tenten." Sakura said in a professional matter-of-fact way.
" Girls, I know that this seems unfair and its not even about her being fat! These activities could do wrong for her health. Plus, Neji would be calling non-stop if he wasnt by his side. And this is a big deal! This is bigger than what you ever did when you were still in high school!" Temari said in a panicked way. She didnt want to lose her most successful band. Because once she loses S-H-I-T, she loses The Sharingan. And..that cant be good.
They were all so in to the argument that they didnt even notice that the Weapons Mistress hasnt said a word about the subject.
" Dude, calm down. " All their heads shot to their brunette friend
" Im totally ok about it. I would be kind of lazy to do it anyway..."
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Sakura's POV
" I know you said that Ten couldnt model, but she can still sing, and I wrote a perfect song for her!" I exclaimed on my flip-phone
...go ahead. Just...she hasnt sung in a long time...make sure the song is something easy.
"Yup, its easy alrighty."
" C'mon lets go!" I pulled Tenten's hand down to the music room.
Temari told us our schedule and we have just enough time to give Tenten a song.
Schedule
September
- - Teach Bunhead the song
- -Get to the Victoria's Secret shooting
- -Spend the night hugging Sora because school is starting soon
- -Teach others the songs I wrote
- -Pre-concert w/ Karin, Sai, S-H-I-T n' Sharingan
October
- - Halloween VIP costume party
- -Another shoot for Kimonas
November
- -Album shooting S-H-I-T-Sharingan
December
- - S-H-I-T and Sharingan anniversary concert
- -Santa Shooting
- - Vacation
January
- -New movie SasuSaku "Love Story"
- - Assembly for Awards
I have just the perfect song for TenTen. Her voice is like a country girl's voice, you know, like Coblie Colliat and Taylor Swift. The thing is though...its kind of high. And she cant reach that high, so Im going to have to give her lessons and voice exercises for her voice to improve.
We made it to the music room in me and Ino's house. Ino, at the time was at Shikamaru's fighting...I think. I dont really know whats going on with those two, but for sure my favorite Blondie (no offence Temari) would get me in in all the scoop.
I sat down in front of the keyboard and I signaled for Tenten to sit beside me.
" You want to start on the voice exercises or you want to hear the song first?" I asked with a serious voice.
" ummm..." She winced
I got my hands from the keys on the key board and had my hands on her shoulders, making sure she wouldnt get off-balance.
" Are you ok? Does anything hurt? Do you want me to get you to the hospital?" I asked her frantically. I guess I know how Ino felt. Every second I was with Tenten I was waiting for her to burst or something.
" No, no. Im fine" She smiled in reassurance at me" The baby just...moved" I smiled brightly at her. i remember being pregnant with Sora...It felt amazing.
" So...do you know if she's a she or he's a he?" I asked
" I actually want it as a secret...you know...Im really scared that...Neji would be angry with me if our baby's a girl..." I looked at her as if she was crazy.
" Why would he be mad at you?! What did he say?!" I tensed, what did Neji say?!
" Nothing! He didnt say anything! Its just that... One day when Sasuke knows about Sora, he'll be all happy and stuff because Sora is a boy and he could be an heir to the blood-line and Im scared that Neji might just leave me and look for someone else who could give him a son...." My eyes were wide,how could she think that?!
" Ten...Neji loves you no-matter what! And the whole bloodline thing is so, time of the ninjas! We arent from that time, Tenten. Clans arent that big anymore." I informed her
" -sigh-...i guess....I'll just...I'll just do the voice exercise thingy whatever..." I smiled and we started
" Ok, I want you to sing I feel great in the shower and i sing with all my power, and I sing very high Ooooooooooooh!" Tenten had to laugh at that
I made my key higher the next I sang.
I feel great in the shower and i sing with all my power, and I sing very high Ooooooooooooh!
" Now, you try"
I feel great in the shower and i sing with all my power, and I sing very high Ooooooooooooh...
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" Is there someone else?!" Ino exclaimed to Shikamaru
" Ino...I...I just..." the brown haired boy tried to explain but nothing seemed right to say at the moment
" What is this Shikamaru?! What--What are you doing?!" Ino shouted at him. Shikamaru had his head down
Ino stood in front of him waiting for an answer, but nothing.
" How could you break up with me, after this!" Ino shouted once again, with tears welling up in her eyes as she held her left hand up for him to see the engagement ring on her finger.
" Huh?! How could you lead me on, ask me to marry you, then just break up with me?!" Her tears fell.
" It was a mistake."
SLAP!
The sound echoed in his house. Ino's tears failed to stop flowing. She hit him with her bag in the chest and ran out of his house. Ran out of his life.
Shikamaru suddenly regretted saying that it was a mistake.
Dont kill me please, have mercy! just...i feel kind of embarrassed how im writing all these stories and no one is like u know...giving them a chance. I mean I really work hard and all...and the only thing i have for inspiration aside from music is 49 reviews! what? would u guys like it more if I make this rated M? and put lemons?
fine, ill just give you somethings that u can vote on, for what to happen on the next chapter
A. Sasuke and Sakura kiss
B. Ino finds out who Shika's cling-on is
C. Sora goes to school
D. Sasuke finds a place to live which is close to Sakura's and Ino's