It's May.
IT'S MAY.
WHAT THE HELL? Yeah, yeah, I know people say, "time flies", but this is just ridiculous.
One minute it's Gaara's birthday, then it's some Japanese New Year, then Valentine's Day, then Easter, and BOOM! We're in May. I honestly don't even know what happened. The sad thing is, I didn't accomplish anything.
Let me tell you what happened over the span of four months:
1. Kiba and Ino started dating. I'm not gonna lie, I was shocked as fuck. Apparently they started liking each other that day of the party, where they were locked in that closet for seven minutes. Guess they had a little make out session and started developing feelings for each other. I also find it highly amusing when Hinata and Shino get jealous because Kiba isn't hanging out with them anymore. Speaking of Hinata...
2. Hinata and Sasuke broke up. To my surprise, and I think everybody's, she broke up with him. Who would've thought Hinata Hyuga had the guts to break up with the bad boy Uchiha? This happened in March, which meant their relationship lasted three months in total. Apparently she wasn't ready to be in a committed relationship or something like that. As soon as this happened though, everyone wouldn't stop eyeing me like hawks for weeks.
3. I haven't figured anything out at all. I didn't think of ways to protect my friends from the Akatsuki, I didn't talk to Deidara much anymore, which meant I couldn't learn anything about him and Itachi. I've pretty much have done nothing for these past three months. I like to call this my, "Shikamaru Period". The reason I call it that is because ShikaBitch is lazy as hell, and barely does anything. I've also let him know that I named this time period after him. You would've that he would be offended, but he just said it was too much work to be angry about it. So, he just ended up embracing the name.
That's all that really happened so far. As for the month of May, things have been pretty calm.
I sighed and put my head down on the table. I was in Art class once again, being forced to paint something.
"I'm so bored!", I complained, lifting my head up and looking at Sasuke.
"Hn.", he responded, continuing to paint his side of the paper. Ugh, he was in one of his Diva moods at the moment.
"Well, SORRY, Sasuke-sama. I'll continue right away.", I scowled. He slightly smirked, getting a sense of amusement by my boredom and restlessness. I reached for my paint brush once again when the door to the classroom opened. Everyone in the class looked up, using whoever was at the door as an excuse to not do their work. Sasuke and I grew a little happy when we saw it was Sakura. Though that happiness turned into confusion when she was followed in by Naruto...then Gaara...then Neji...
"The hell?", Sasuke asked himself. I shrugged even though he wasn't asking me the question. Why would all four of them be here? I mean, I understand if one or two of them came in to ask Kurenai-sensei for something, but four? Besides, Kurenai went to the little Sensei's Room, so she wasn't here. Things got even weirder when they didn't even look for Kurenai-sensei. No, they didn't even try at all, all four of them looked directly at me and Sasuke. Soon enough, they were all charging at us.
"I'm scared.", I whispered to Sasuke.
"I'm confused.", he replied.
"Rodriguez, you're coming with us.", Naruto stated plainly, once all four of them made their way up to us at the back of the room.
"If you're planning to kidnap me, the least you could do is take off the douchey attitude.", I narrowed my eyes at him.
"Juliet, please. We need to talk to you.", Sakura pleaded. What could they possibly want with me?
"Kurenai wouldn't want me to leave the class without her knowing.", I made up as an excuse.
"We talked to her outside and she said it's fine.", Sakura began.
"Besides, when do you ever follow the rules?", Naruto raised an eyebrow.
"Once again, Rodriguez, you're coming with us.", Neji spoke.
"And if I refuse?", I narrowed my eyes even further.
"We'll have to take you by force.", my not official adoptive brother stated.
"What do you mean by 'force', Uzumaki.", I raised an eyebrow. Naruto just looked at Sakura.
"She's not cooperating.", he bluntly told her.
"I can see that. Oh well then, looks like we have no choice. Sabaku, Hyuga, get her."
"Woah wha-", I was cut off by Neji and Gaara's mischievous laughter. Before I knew what was going on, Gaara grabbed me by my left side, and Neji grabbed me by my right side. They both lifted me up and carried me out of the room. The last thing I saw was a dumbfounded look on Sasuke's face and a classroom filled of shocked/confused faces. Once we made it to the hallway, Gaara and Neji put me down.
"Hi.", Sakura smiled sweetly. I glared at her.
"Hi? HI? You dragged me out of my fucking Art class to say, 'hi'?!", I glared her down even more, adjusting my shirt because the boys had wrinkled it.
"Not exactly.", Naruto told me.
"Then cut the crap and get to the point.", I gritted my teeth.
"It's May 23rd.", Sakura began.
"I know that.", I put a hand on my hip.
"Sasuke and Hinata broke up months ago.", Naruto reminded me.
"Well no shit, Captain Obvious.", I rolled my eyes.
"And you told me I had a bad attitude."
"What was that?"
"Nothing, nothing."
"So when are you gonna make your first move on him?", Sakura interrupted me and Naruto. Is she fucking kidding me?
"My first move? MY first move? Um, isn't he the guy here? Besides, who even said we liked each other? Who even said that he might even like me? He doesn't treat me any different from any of you. Why are you all so hung up on the idea of us being together anyways? Shouldn't you all be worrying about your own love lives? If you guys are trying to get us to be together, it shouldn't be forced. He should come to me of his own accord. Pffft, like he would want me anyways."
SMACK.
I cupped my cheek and cringed at the burning sensation that was spreading across my face. I looked up and saw that Sakura was the one that delivered that slap to me. Oh. Well...it looks like her life should come to end. I jumped in the air, about to attack her, but Gaara caught me by my waist while I was mid-air.
"Calm down! Listen to what she has to say!", he stroked my hair and tried to calm me down. I eventually was placed back onto the ground, but Gaara was still clinging onto me just in case.
"I hope that slap brought you back into reality!", Sakura began, looking furious. "It's obvious Sasuke is in complete love with you! You're all he talks about when you're not around! The way he stares at you in class is probably the sweetest thing I've ever witnessed in all 14 years of my life! Sasuke just has trouble showing his emotions, and you know that damn well! I know you're not the best when it comes to showing your emotions too, but you're better at it than Sasuke! That's why we're asking you to make the first move, so he can take the rest of the steps by himself! All we want was for you two to be happy, and for Sasuke to get better at showing his emotions, and what do I get? One of the best girls I've ever known, complaining about how she isn't good enough for Sasuke! Why are we so hung up on the idea of you two being together, you ask? Because we actually care for you two!"
Dead silence.
Care? Love? Emotions?
I let my hands find their way up to my head and began holding it.
All these things she just listed...there're...there're things I'm not used too.
I felt Gaara hold onto me a little tighter when I started to feel a little dizzy. Sakura sighed and walked up me, grabbing my shoulders. Gaara finally let go of me and I looked into Sakura's green eyes. She looked angry, yet sympathetic.
"Listen, I know you're biological parent's weren't the greatest people to show you love, care, and comfort...but now you have Naruto and Lady Tsunade to give you that. Who does Sasuke have at home? No one, besides his older brother that he doesn't even talk to. You can give him the love, comfort, and care he's wanting.", Sakura explained, not breaking eye contact with me at all.
"I...I don't get it. Doesn't he have all of us for that? His friends?", I began shaking.
"You still don't get it, do you?", Neji shook his head.
"That doesn't change the fact that he's in love with you!", Naruto explained.
"Besides, our friendly love can only go so far.", Sakura added.
"But...but why me?", I stood there, being stumped.
"Because you're awesome Jules, don't let anyone tell you otherwise!", Gaara encouraged.
I think that I've made friends with probably the most loving and caring people ever. They went through all this trouble just to make me happy.
"Also, we can't have Temari beating you in romance now, can we?", Gaara chuckled. I smiled at that.
"Guess you're right, guys. Thanks for everything.", I said hugging Neji and Gaara.
"Just know that if you slap me again, I will end you.", I added, hugging Naruto and Sakura.
"Hehe, yeah, I guess that was kinda harsh.", Sakura nervously giggled. With that, we saw Kurenai walk up to the Art room.
"I'll catch you guys later, I need to get back to class.", I said as a goodbye, then walked back into my classroom. As soon as I opened the door, everyone gave me confused looks. I didn't care though, I just walked to the back of the room and took my seat. Sasuke was already done painting his side, so he decided to paint some of mine while I was out.
"What was that all about?", Sasuke asked me, as I picked up my paintbrush and began painting.
"Oh, nothing really.", I shrugged off the topic. Sasuke didn't ask anymore questions after that. I guess it's now or never.
"Um, Sasuke...", I began.
"Hmmmm?", he offered as a response.
"Would you want to go on a date with me? Like a movie date?", I bit my lip. Sasuke stopped what he was doing and looked at me. I continued working as if I hadn't said anything.
"You wanna go on a date with me?", he asked. No shit, Sherlock.
"Yeah, that's why I asked.", I giggled a bit.
"Uh...okay. Yeah, I'd like that. Just, let me pick the movie, alright?", Sasuke said.
"Hahaha, you afraid that I might make you watch a chick flick?", I began laughing.
"Yes, we're gonna go see a comedy, not some sappy love story.", Sasuke informed me.
"Alright, then. I like comedies.", I agreed.
"I'll pick you up at 7, okay?"
"Okay."
"Oh, and wear something cute for me."
"Will do.", I assured him.
Soon enough, it was almost 7. Naruto and I were in the living room, just watching T.V., waiting for Sasuke. My mom was at Jiraya's house for some reason. She said they had some "business" to take care of, though Naruto and I are pretty sure they have a thing for each other.
"Uh, Naruto?"
"Yes, Juliet?"
"Why do you have a fake mustache on?", I raised an eyebrow.
"Because."
"Because, what?"
"You'll see."
The door bell rang eventually, and I stood up to answer it. However, Naruto bolted up right behind me and ran to the door.
"What the hell are you doing?", I asked him. He didn't answer me though. Naruto opened the door and Sasuke looked up at him.
"Naruto, what in the world are you doing?", Sasuke shook his head.
"It's Mr. Uzumaki to you.", Naruto answered.
"Oh my God.", I muttered, putting my hands to my face.
"Naruto, I'm the older one here, if anyone is calling anyone 'Mr.', you should be calling me Mr. Uchiha."
"You're only three months older than me, it's no big deal."
"Actually, three months is 1/4 of a year, so it's a pretty big deal."
"Where is this conversation even going?", I interrupted them. They both looked at me and shrugged.
"When will she be home?", Naruto asked Sasuke.
"When the movie ends.", Sasuke answered, smirking.
"I don't appreciate your smart mouth, Uchiha."
"Well then, how about we stop playing 21 Questions?"
"This is so amusing.", I laughed leaning against the door frame, continuing to watch them bicker about nothing. They both cracked a smirk at my comment but quickly wiped it off, trying their best to stay in character.
"Treat her good.", Naruto commanded Sasuke.
"Of course I will. Were you expecting me to treat her like shit?"
"I didn't say that."
"Ah, but it was implied."
"Once again, I don't appreciate your smart mouth, Uchiha."
"Well, this was a fun conversation."
"Indeed it was, now both of you, get out of here and go have fun!", Naruto pushed us both out of the door.
"Yes, Sir!", I responded.
"Will do.", Sasuke answered. And with that, Naruto shut the door behind us. It was pretty chilly for May weather, but I didn't mind I like the cold. The sun was almost done setting and the clouds looked wonderful.
"Now I know why Shikamaru is so obsessed with watching the clouds. They look so cool.", I chuckled. Sasuke looked up at the sky and smirked.
"Yeah, they look pretty cool.", he agreed, looking back down at the ground, kicking a rock.
"How were your parents like?", I asked him, twirling a curl of my purple and black hair. Sasuke seemed a little phased that I asked him a question like that, but he just half smiled.
"My father was a very forceful man. He didn't like to take things slow, he liked to get right to the point. I always thought that he favored Itachi over me, he would always tell me to be more like him. He would always tell his friends how great his son was, and he never was talking about me. Though one day, he was bragging about how great his sons were, and mentioned me. I felt so accepted that day.", Sasuke chuckled, reminiscing about the past.
"I bet you did.", I smiled at him.
"My mother on the other hand, was almost the complete opposite of my father. She was a little timid, but if you pushed her around, you should prepare for hell because she would go off on you.", Sasuke smiled at me. "That kinda reminds me of you."
"Mmm, really?", I asked.
"Yeah."
"Don't know if I should be offended or not, but alright."
"Haha, you shouldn't. It was meant to be a compliment."
"Well then, thank you.", I smiled. Sasuke smiled back and continued talking.
"My mother was also a kind and caring person. Whenever I wanted to prove myself to father, she would keep an eye on me to make sure I didn't push myself too far. She always told me that father loved me and Itachi equally, and that the only reason he talked about Itachi more was because he was the oldest and had more things to be responsible for. My parents were great ones. That's why I want to restore my clan so bad, so I can honor them, and maybe even be like them."
Wow, Sasuke is a really deep and emotional guy...no wonder I'm falling for him.
"Tell me about your parents."
I blinked and looked at him. Did he seriously want to hear me ramble on about those horrible people?
"You sure you wanna hear about them?", I asked, unsure. Sasuke nodded.
"Yes, now tell me."
"Well, father was a very misunderstood man. He knew how to love, it's just that he found it as a sign of weakness. The only people he loved was himself and my mother. When I was born, I wasn't really taken care of very well. I had to fend for myself since the age of five. When I was home alone with my father, he would throw things at me, slap me, or even burn me time to time. After he did all that, he would feel horrible and just leave me alone until mother came home. My mother was no better than my father, but she felt much more guilty when she would hurt me. There were days when my father wouldn't be home, and my mother would be in a good mood. Those were the best days, because my mother would feed me, read me stories and not hurt me. Though, those days only happened occasionally. Some days my father would beat me right in front of my mother, and she didn't do a single thing about it. My only escape from them would be from my single grandmother, but she eventually died, leaving me with no one."
"...I didn't know it was that bad..."
"Yeah, it was pretty tough.", I wiped a little tear away with my jacket's sleeve. "But guess what."
"What?", Sasuke looked at me.
"Now I have a much better mother, Naruto, and a group of friends that I would do anything for.", I smiled. Sasuke looked back into the clouds.
"We do have a really good group of friends, don't we?", he took a deep breath.
"Yeah...yeah, we do."
A/N: This was...a tear jerking chapter. Anyways, I think there is gonna be maybe 2 or 3 more chapters and then We Know What We Want will finally be completed! Then I'll move on to the sequel! Keep in mind that I am taking suggestions for the title of the sequel, so if you want leave a suggestion in the form of a review. Other than that, keep updated, reviews are appreciated, and until next time, bye. :)