Three weeks and eleven dates later, I'm ready to give up. Sure we've been going out on dates, but he doesn't wanna ask me out! Looks like I was right when I said we weren't meant to be together.
I sighed and took a deep breath, watching a little girl and her brother play catch at a near by park. I often liked to take walks on Sunday afternoons, which is what I'm doing right now. On my way back home, I stopped and looked at the Hyuga's house. Neji lives with Hinata and her father since his dad was killed. I was never told the reason why though. Since I needed to vent, I decided it would be best to pay Neji a little visit. I walked up to the house, hopped up the steps, and rang the door bell. Who I wasn't expecting to answer the door, was Mr. Hyuga.
"Oh, uh, hi Mr. Hyuga.", I greeted Hinata's father, giving him a little wave.
"Hi, Juliet. If you're looking for Hinata, she just left with Ino. They went flower picking, or something of that manner.", he informed me, maintaining a blank look on his face. I swear to God, he can be so scary sometimes.
"Actually, I wanted to talk to Neji.", I told him. Mr. Hyuga got a bit surprised, but he quickly covered it up with another blank look. I understand why he would be a little taken back by the fact that I was here to see Neji. I rarely ever show up here, and when I do, it's always to see Hinata.
"Well, he's in his room. He does have some guests over though, hope you don't mind.", Mr. Hyuga told me, stepping aside to let me in.
"It's no big deal, thank you, Mr. Hyuga.", I smiled at him and walked inside. I turned down the hall and walked straight into Neji's room. I turned, closed the door behind me, turned back and slid to the floor. "I'm going to murder someone.", I groaned. I opened my eyes and found Gaara and Neji, sitting on Neji's bed, each with a game controller in their hands, looking at me.
"Well, Good Afternoon to you too, darling.", Neji smiled at me.
"Hey Jules.", Gaara smirked and tugged at a lock of his red hair. He was in desperate need of a hair cut.
"It's been three whole weeks since Sakura slapped me.", I huffed and stood up, walking over to them.
"You still complaining about that?", Neji chuckled.
"I mean I've been on eleven dates with Sasuke so far, and nothing happened!", I whined. Neji just patted his lap and motioned me to sit on it. I rolled my eyes and sat on him.
"Okay, so what's wrong, my little Julie?", Neji cooed as if he were talking to a small child, while he pinched my cheek. I raised an eyebrow and looked at Gaara for an explanation.
"He's been like this since noon, I don't even know...", Gaara shrugged. Okay then...
"Sakura told me that I had to take the first step, not eleven! I'm just tired, I think I'm gonna give up...", I sighed.
"Well, there's no need to give up now.", Gaara spoke, now playing with one of his bracelets.
"Huh?", I questioned.
"Sasuke said that he's planning to ask you out soon.", Neji explained.
"When did you hear him say that?"
"Hehe, funny story-"
Neji was cut off by the door to his room being opened. All three of us turned our heads and looked at the direction of the door. Well, speak of the devil.
"Hi, Sasuke.", I smiled.
"Oh, hey Juliet. Didn't know you were coming over.", Sasuke said, closing the bedroom door behind him.
"It was just an impulse decision.", I shrugged.
"Did you have a nice piss?", Neji smiled at Sasuke. Sasuke just narrowed his eyes at the long haired boy. Gaara just smacked his forehead. I just smiled.
"No more coffee for you.", Gaara told Neji.
"But I like coffee!", Neji protested.
"You're sticking with tea from now on.", Sasuke told him.
"But I like coffee!", Neji repeated.
"Why can't he have coffee?", I looked at Gaara and Sasuke.
"Because he starts acting like this.", Gaara just pointed at Neji.
"Have I ever told you how pretty your hair is, Julie? The purple and black look so cool together.", Neji played with my hair.
"I will give you coffee everyday from now on. I like you like this better than you without coffee.", I told Neji.
"Yaaaay!", he clapped.
"You don't know what you're getting yourself into.", Sasuke shook his head, smirking.
"I need a replacement for Temari! She spends all her time with her boyfriend now.", I pouted.
Hint, Hint.
"Tell me about it, Kankuro and I haven't had a proper dinner in months. They really seem meant to be though, as long as they're happy, I'm cool with it.", Gaara shrugged.
Hint, Hint, Hint.
"Too bad you don't have a boyfriend, Juli-chan.", Neji sighed.
HINT, HINT, HINT, HINT.
"Juliet, I've been meaning to ask you something.", Sasuke suddenly spoke. Gaara turned away from Sasuke and gave me a mischievous smile. Neji did the same. Those cute bastards are such help to me sometimes. I'll have to thank them later.
"And what might that be?", I played dumb.
"I'll talk to you about it later, when we're alone.", he bit his lip. If it weren't for Gaara and Neji in the room, I could've jumped him right then and there and kissed the living shit outta him. That lip bite was sexy. Well, not as sexy as mine, but still.
"Alright.", I shrugged and turned to face the T.V. set. "So, what were you guys playing anyways?", I changed the subject.
"Just some FIFA.", Gaara sighed.
"I don't get why people play video games of sports. Why don't you just play actual soccer instead?", I raised an eyebrow.
"What the fuck is 'soccer'?", Neji said.
"It's what American's call football.", Sasuke informed him.
"Yeah, what they call 'football' is actually American Football to us. And what they call 'soccer' is normal football to us.", Gaara added.
"Oh...", Neji nodded.
"Well that was confusing.", I commented. Gaara just shrugged and inspected his fingernails. Then all of a sudden, Sasuke said something in Japanese.
"Watashi ga shinpai shite, watashi wa hontōni kanojo o tanomu hitsuyō ga arimasu ka? (Translation: I'm not sure, should I really ask her out?)", Sasuke looked at the boys. Gaara furrowed his invisible eyebrows.
"Mochiron, anata wa kanojo o aishite inaideshou ka?!( Of course you should, you love her don't you?!)", Gaara almost yelled.
"Shikashi, kanojo wa watashi ni nani no bakku sukide wanai baai wa dō narimasu ka? (Yeah I do, but what if she doesn't like me back?)", Sasuke looked unsure.
"Haha, you're fucking kidding, right?", Neji interjected in English as he pulled me closer into his lap. Sasuke just shot Neji a disapproving look and turned back to Gaara to only find Gaara was giving him a disapproving look of his own.
"Fine, okay, I'll do it.", Sasuke sighed. Gaara narrowed his eyes and looked like he was about to punch Sasuke in the face.
"Why are you treating this like a joke?", Gaara's voice lingered with anger. Sasuke just glared at him. "You don't seem like you wanna do it, but more like you're being forced too. If you're not gonna treat her right, I sure as hell will."
"SHUT. UP.", Sasuke commanded Gaara, his voice filled with rage. He stood up and looked at me. "Juliet, come with me.", he finally said.
"Uh...yeah, okay.", I got out of Neji's grasp and followed Sasuke. I had no idea what they were saying, but I know it sure as hell wasn't a friendly conversation. I caught a glimpse of Gaara's face before we left and he looked angry but...happy at the same time. I don't know how it was possible to pull off a face like that, but Gaara made it possible. Neji blew me a kiss before a left as well and I winked back as a response. Yup, if this was how Neji acted all the time, he would most definitely be my best friend. Sasuke pulled me out of the room and he took me out of the house entirely. He actually dragged me across the street to the park and behind a brick wall. So there we were, standing behind a brick wall in silence for about a minute.
"Okay, I don't know how I'm gonna say this...so I'm just gonna speak without thinking.", Sasuke exhaled, almost shaking.
"O-okay, Sasuke.", I replied, almost shaking as well.
"This is probably gonna sound so generic and cliche, but here it is. I like you Juliet, okay? I like you so much, it's almost ridiculous. The way you laugh is just so cute, and the way you stick your tongue out when you're concentrated on something is even cuter. Not to mention, you are the most beautiful thing I've ever laid my eyes on. Though, your looks are not the reason I'm really into you, it's your personality. You're always so helpful, yet your lazy. You're so full of spunk, sass, and attitude, yet you're introverted and shy. You're so loud, yet quiet. You're always contradicting yourself and it's the most attractive thing ever. That day when I first met you, I thought you were just so...interesting. I know I can be such a dick sometimes, or most of the time, but you know how to deal with me so well; And no one knows how to deal with my asshole-ish behavior that well except Naruto. I really did have feelings for Hinata when we were dating, but my stupid giddy teenage side wanted to do those things I did with you in that closet. I hope you forgive me for that, it was stupid. I'm hoping you would understand considering the fact that you have those weak moments too because we're both teenagers here. I guess, what I'm trying to say is that, I'm sorry for putting you in any pain, and I want to show you how much I like you. Believe it or not, this is my first time doing this. So, uh, Juliet Rodriguez, would you be my girlfriend?"
My nerves sent ripples of pure happiness and stun all over my body. I probably looked like I was about to faint. Not that it really mattered, Sasuke looked just about the same. His knees even began to shake a little.
"Yes."
Sasuke looked at me.
"Yes. I'll be your girlfriend...my cute little raven."
Sasuke broke out into a smile.
"I see you worked on my nickname.", he laughed.
"Yes, now... kiss me"
"With pleasure, darling."
Sasuke leaned into me and pressed his soft lips against my own. Most people would say they never had a kiss that are like the ones described in books and fairytales...but Sasuke's kisses are heaven themselves. Sasuke kept on kissing me with emotion and passion. Each kiss felt different, yet better than the last. Sasuke kissed me one last time before he backed away, only to lean in and kiss my forehead.
"Thank you, Sasuke."
"For what?"
"For accepting me."
"Mm. And thank you for accepting me as well."
I smiled and grabbed the back of his neck to lower his lips back to mine.
"You're welcome", I smiled
"You're beautiful.", he smiled and leaned into me for another kiss.
Later that night, word was out that Sasuke and I were an item. Leave it to Neji to blab the news to everybody. Correction, Neji on coffee. The normal Neji can keep secrets really well, but not so much with coffee Neji. Anyways, he eventually told all our friends, or the ones I haven't told myself yet. We all knew that when Ino found out, she would tell the whole entire school. And boy, were we right.
The first thing that happened when I walked into the school building was a hug from Luchia.
"Ah! I'm so proud! You and Sasuke? That's just so cute!", she squeaked and practically crushed me in her hug.
"Haha, thank you.", I smiled.
"I promise I'll back off from him, now. I respect you and your relationship.", she backed away from the hug and smiled. "So where is he?", she asked, grinning madly. I shrugged.
"Probably in Homeroom. He walked with Kiba and Naruto.", I answered. Luchia nodded.
"Well, I got to get to class, make sure you tell him I said hi!", she said running off.
"Will do.", I sighed.
"Hi Jules."
I turned and found Gaara and Neji behind me. Normal Neji I think.
"Hi guys!", I smiled.
"Here.", Gaara gave me a piece of gum, then handed one to Neji.
"Thanks.", I continued grinning. Gaara just nodded and wrapped an arm around my shoulder. Neji did the same on my other side. I don't know what's gotten into them.
"Off to Homeroom.", Neji sighed and we walked to our Homeroom. When we walked into Homeroom, my mom was there.
"Hi mom, whatcha doing here?", I asked.
"Kakashi's just running late, once again. So I decided to keep an eye around here for a while. And come here.", she motioned me over. I obeyed my mother and walked over here.
"What's this I hear about you and Uchiha dating?", she smiled. So she heard. Damn you, Ino.
"Yeah, he asked me out yesterday, so I said yes.", I shrugged.
"Well, I'm happy for you.", she said, hugging me.
"Mom, not in front of my friends!", I whined. Everyone in the room looked at us and chuckled.
"Oh, I have good news too!", she beamed. "Naruto, come over here."
Naruto got out of his seat and walked up to my mother and me.
"Yeah, Grandma?", Naruto asked.
"We will be going somewhere for the Summer!", she exclaimed.
"Okay, where?", Naruto crossed his arms.
"New York City.", she broke out into a smile.
"Seriously?!", Naruto practically screamed with joy.
"Oh my God.", was all I could say through the grin that was placed on my face. Naruto grabbed me by my waist and lifted me off the ground.
"New York City, Juliet!", he cheered, twirling me around. I just started to laugh. I can't believe it.
"You're so lucky!", Sakura pouted.
"Wait when do you guys leave and return?", Sasuke asked.
"We leave July 1st and return September 1st.", Tsunade answered.
"But that's practically the whole Summer!", Sakura pouted even more.
"We'll be back before you know it, calm down.", Naruto told Sakura, finally putting me down.
"That's still a really long time.", Gaara frowned a bit.
"Yeah, we'll miss you guys.", Ino pouted just like Sakura.
"Guys, chill. I'm pretty sure most of us will be traveling somewhere during the summer as well.", Neji commented.
"Yeah, we're going to Tokyo for a while, right?", Hinata barely whispered, looking at Neji. Neji nodded in response.
"Great, I'm gonna have to deal with Temari and Kankuro throughout the whole summer.", Gaara face palmed.
"Don't worry man, I'll be over most of the time.", Shikamaru patted Gaara's back.
"Yeah, just so you could make out with my sister.", he face palmed harder. Shikamaru just nodded and shrugged as if to say, Pretty much.
Kakashi eventually walked in casually, reading a book.
"What's your excuse today?", I snorted.
"Oh, sorry I'm late. I'm afraid I got lost on the Path of Life.", he said closing his book.
"Yeah, right.", my mom scoffed. "Try to be on time, Hatake. Bye Children!", my mother made an exit.
"Bye, Lady Tsunade!", the class replied, with the exception of Naruto and me.
"Bye, Gramma.", Naruto waved.
"Bye, Mom.", I waved as well.
The bell rang and everybody stood up.
"I'll just assume you're all here.", Kakashi sighed.
"But Sai is absent.", Haku spoke up.
"I'll assume you're all here.", Kakashi repeated firmly.
"Well then.", Haku scoffed and threw his bookbag over his shoulder. I've noticed that Haku and Sai have been getting very close as the time passes. Now if you ask one of them to hang out, they would always ask if the other could come along. Is this a budding romance, perhaps? Probably not, but hey, can't blame a Yaoi Fangirl for having her dreams, right?
I adjusted my backpack and met up with Sasuke outside of the classroom. We had Art first period as we always do on Mondays.
"Bye, guys. See you later.", I waved at Sakura and Naruto.
"Catch you later too.", Naruto replied. Sakura just smiled and waved.
"So...", I trailed off and turned to Sasuke.
"So...", he repeated, grabbing hold of my hands.
"I don't wanna go to Art.", I complained, swinging our arms from left to right.
"We could cut class?", Sasuke offered.
"And if we get caught?", I raised an eyebrow.
"Then fuck.", Sasuke shrugged.
"Yeah, let's just go before we're late."
"Alright."
We walked, hand in hand, to Art class. As soon as we walked into the door, everyone looked at us. Kurenai wasn't here yet because class didn't start yet. Sasuke dragged me to the back off the room and still continued to hold my hand. We sat down in our seats and in 0.6 seconds, Luchia was behind us. New personal record for her.
"You guys are just the cutest couple ever!", she gushed.
"Thank you.", I smiled at her. Sasuke didn't bother replying, he just nodded. I looked around the room and guessed that everyone knew the news. Luchia looks absolutely ecstatic, Kisame and Sasori look like they couldn't give less of a shit, Itachi and Deidara look...happy? That's weird. The rest of the girls in the room looked either envious or happy for us, and the rest of the boys looked envious or simply just didn't care.
Ah, why is the teenage life so...weird?
A/N: HEY! Yeah, the next chapter is sadly gonna be the last. :( But good news, I'll post the first chapter of the sequel along with the last chapter of this story! How does that sound? I also have a feeling that the next story will be much longer than this one. I'm also taking suggestions for the title of the sequel, so please feel free to leave one. Other than that, the last chapter shall be up soon, make sure to leave a review, and bye, I love you. :)