Chapter 4
Sorry for the long wait, but this is the longest chap I have written so far. XD
Hope you enjoy!
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"LET ME GO I'LL KILL THAT BASTARD!" Naruto yelled bringing everyone back from the moment of shock.
"NARUTO CALM , DOWN HE'S ALREADY GONE!" Kiba yelled back at Naruto, as he tightened his grip on him.
"LET GO OF ME I'M TIRED OF HIS CRAP, HE RUINED MY FREAKIN LIFE ."
It was obvious that Naruto was getting fed up with Kiba as he continued to try and fight him off. Just like it was obvious that Kiba was struggling to keep his grip on Naruto.
"SHINO HELP ME," Kiba called out as he almost lost control of the grip that he had on Naruto. A guy with sunglasses who I guessed to be Shino quickly ran over as Kiba's aid. Naruto continued to fight (against both of them) desperately wanting to go after Sasuke for reasons unknown, or to me at least.
"NARUTO UZUMAKI." Everyone's head turned to see a very aggravated Lady Tsunade approaching Naruto.
"I JUST HAD FIVE ALARMED STUDENTS COME IN MY OFFICE AND TELL ME THAT YOU WERE CAUSING TROUBLE AGAIN." She said once she reached him.
"IT WASN'T MY FAULT YOU WEREN'T HERE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED, THAT SLUTTY GIRLFRIEND OF SASUKE'S TRIPPED SAKURA AND THEN, HE SAID…"Lady Tsunade put her index finger up to silence Naruto.
"SHUT UP I AM SICK AND TIRED OF YOUR EXCUSES. I KNOW THE REAL REASON YOUR DOING THIS AND I'M PRETTY SURE EVERYONE ELSE DOES TOO," she yelled at Naruto.
Everyone except for me probably, I thought as I looked around the cafeteria.
"Sakura," I heard Lady Tsunade call out my name. I stopped scanning the room, and then locked eyes with her. She was silent for a short period of time, and then she released a huge sigh and then called for someone.
"Temari, come help Sakura get herself cleaned up," she said and a semi calm tone, obviously still upset by the whole ordeal.
"Okay, Lady Tsunade," a blonde girl said as she slowly walked towards me. I was pretty sure that Lady Tsunade only did this to make sure that I didn't hear the rest of the conversation that she was going to have with Naruto, or find out what they were talking about for that matter.
"Hi, I'm Temari," the blonde girl said with a genuine smile. I didn't say anything in return instead I just tried to make out what Lady Tsunade was saying because she had lowered her voice to what seemed to be a whisper.
"Naruto, you can't keep living in the past you have to end this feud with Sasuke. Hinata wasn't forced to do anything against her will she chose to go down the road she did and fighting Sasuke isn't going to change that."
Hinata? I thought as I continued to watch the scene in front of me. Who's Hinata, maybe she was…
"Uh…Sakura, are you ready to go," Temari said with a nervous look on her face.
"Y-yeah I g-guess so," I said stuttering as I continued to look at Naruto, and Lady Tsunade.
"Okay, then come along," she said, as she grabbed me by the arm and walked towards the cafeteria door.
I glanced back for the last time to see a very hurt look on Naruto's face. I guess this began my quest of finding out why Naruto hated Sasuke, who Hinata was, and what type of guy Sasuke was under his extraordinary features.
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In the bathroom
Once we reached the bathroom I started a conversation with Temari. " What was that all about," I asked as I walked towards the sink to wash my face.
"Well.. I'm not really sure if I can tell you," Temari said as she walked over to the sink and pulled paper towels out of the dispenser. She wet some of the paper towels, and then handed me a few to dry off my face.
"Why?" I asked curiously as she I dried off my face with the paper towels.
"I don't know, it's just that nobody really talks about Hinata… or what happened to her," she said as she wet some of the remaining napkins. "Here use these to clean your clothes off," she said as she handed me the remainder of the damp napkins.
"Did something bad happen to her?" I asked in a concerned tone.
"I could tell that, Naruto was really hurt when Lady Tsunade mentioned her."
"Yeah, he was really hurt," Temari said as she turned towards me.
"If I tell you then, do you promise to keep it a secret between the two of us," she said with a very serious tone, and expression.
"Yes, I wont tell anybody, I swear," I said returning the same serious look. She remained silent for a couple of minutes I was beginning to think that she wasn't going to tell me until she began to speak in a whisper.
"Well, you see, Naruto and Sasuke were originally best friends. They hung out all the time, and they always had each others back. But somehow things just started to change between them. Some people blame it on Hinata…
"Can you tell me more about her?" I asked in a whisper like tone.
Umm…Hinata was a very intelligent, but shy girl. Everyone had high hopes for her especially Naruto. The girl could have got into any college that she wanted to. But, she made a drastic change when she started hanging kept on hanging out with Sasuke when he was making the wrong decisions. Naruto had even told her to stay away from him he said that he had changed and, that he wasn't the same old Sasuke they had knew before.
"What did he mean by that?" I asked.
Sasuke had started all of this depressed stuff, and he started to get involved with a lot of extra activities.
"What do you mean by extra activities?" I asked.
"Drugs, sex, you name it, and he's done it" she said right before she went back to telling her story.
I really felt bad for him though… he wasn't a bad guy he was just constantly bothered by something, constantly sad. I think that he was really suffering from something that was going on back at home. But…
She was cut off as the door swung open we were both silent as a girl walked inside the restroom. She glanced quickly at us and then walked into one of the stalls. Temari grabbed my by the arm again an walked towards the door. She quickly opened it and walked out with me right behind her.
"What's the matter?" I asked as she released her grip on my arm.
"Nothing, it's just that anybody can walk in their and hear what were talking about, and I don't want any of those people to be Karin, so I will just tell you later," she said as she walked down the empty hallway.
"So, what's going to happen to Naruto?" I asked hoping that he wouldn't be in any serious trouble.
"Probably, nothing Lady Tsunade will probably just talk to him and then send him onto his next class. Speaking of class what do you have for next period?" she said. I pulled my schedule out of my pocket, and then unfolded it and handed it to Temari.
"Cool, you have me in two of your classes," she said as she handed me back my schedule.
"Oh, okay, but what class period are we in?" I asked nervously.
"Fifth," she said as she turned down another hallway.
"Oh, okay," I said relieved that I still had time to prepare for my last three periods.
"You wouldn't happen to know who I have in those last three classes would you?"
"Umm, can I see the schedule again?" she asked. I handed her the schedule and watched as she quickly scanned over it.
"Umm, well in sixth you have me and Kiba, you know him right?"
"Yeah, Naruto introduced us," I replied.
Well, there's me and him, and a whole lot of other kids that you most likely don't know and in seventh…
"Do you know if any members of Team Hebi is in them ?" I asked. Temari looked astounded that I actually knew who Team Hebi was.
"Well, Suigetsu, and Juugo are in our sixth period, I think Sasuke is in your seventh, and Karin is for sure in your last period.
I let out a gasp, not him, not her, Oh God, not any of them, I thought as the bell rang.
"Are you okay," Temari asked as she turned down another now crowded hallway.
"Yeah, I'm fine," I said as we stopped at a classroom door. Temari silently opened it and walked inside I slowly followed her in.
"Hello, Temari," the teacher said as she walked past him. "Ah this must be the new student, Sakura Haruno " the teacher said smiling as he looked at me. "H-Hello," I said giving him a fake smile .
"Well, I think there are enough seats for you to pick which one you want," the teacher said as he walked behind his desk. Temari started heading to the back of the class, with me right behind her. She silently took a seat as I sat at the desk right beside her.
"Today class…," the teacher said as Temari nudged at my hand. I looked down to see a folded up piece of paper in her hand. I quickly grabbed it, to keep the teacher from seeing it, I than opened it and read it…
How do you know about Team Hebi?
Naruto told me. I replied back.
Oh, I guess that makes sense.
But what are they like some kind of gang?
I saw Temari pause before she slowly started to right down her reply.
Yeah, your right that's exactly what they are a no good for nothing gang. As soon as I read this I felt chills go down my spine, since my own father was involved in a gang, heck he was the freakin' gang leader for crying out loud. Now, the guy that I loved was in gang. I let out a huge gasp when I thought this, "love" I didn't love him, I didn't even know him it was just a meaningless crush. Plus, I was never, ever going to love anybody, again. He was probably just like Shikamaru, he had to be to date a girl like Karin.
"Sakura, is everything okay," the teacher said as I looked around the room to see everyone's eyes on me, including Temari.
"I'm fine, I just remembered something, very important," I said sending the teacher a fake smile.
"Okay, but next time just try to keep it to yourself so you wont disturb the rest of the class," he said . I simply nodded in agreement, and he continued right on with his lecture.
What was that all about?
I just thought of something scary. Sorry.
What was it?
Oh, nothing, I replied back. I had opening myself up to strangers to much already, but I wasn't about to let them know my past, my pain… no matter what.
Oh, okay. But you know that you can talk to me about anything, although we only started talking a little while ago I still consider you a friend, and I hope you feel the same way in return… about me.
Yeah, I know and I feel the same way about you there's just some things that I just don't really want to get into right now.
That's fine, I know what you mean. So is there anything your dying to know about.
Yeah, that Sasuke guy.
Umm…. Why do you want to know anything about him?
I don't know.
Do, you like him?
No, of course not.
Temari then looked up from the paper and looked at me. I tried my best not to appear guilty.
Sakura, just incase you do I will warn you of something.
Sasuke was a good guy, which means he no longer is. If he finds out that you like him, will use that to his advantage. He will destroy your life, and then toss you away like garbage. So, I am warning you not to get involved with him, ever.
I read the warning slowly, I was pretty sure that I wasn't going to try and get involved with him, but I did like him. So I just lifted up my pencil and replied.
I wont get involved with him.
Do you promise?
I took a little time to think, but finally wrote down my answer.
Yes, I promise.
Okay, do you still want to know about Team Hebi, and Sasuke.
Yeah.
Alright, well what do you want to know about them?
Umm. I don't really know what to ask, what makes them a gang?
Umm… not really sure. But Sasuke, is their local "leader" although their official leader is suppose to be located somewhere in California. A pretty long distance don't you think.
Yeah.
At first I didn't contemplate what was actually being said. Until it hit me like a brick wall.
"California?" I asked nervously, right before I was interrupted by the teacher. "Is there something going on Miss Haruno?"
"No, not at all," I said trying to appear calm although the feeling of apprehension, and fear had taken over my body.
"Okay, but would you mind telling me what you and Miss Temari were passing back in forth." I saw Temari stuff the letter in her pocket out the corner of my eye as the teacher finished talking.
"Umm…I-I…W-we," I stuttered as the bell rang. Every student quickly got out of their seats, including Temari and me. As soon as we reached the door the teacher told us to wait because he had some questions he wanted to ask us. "
What was going on up there? I am pretty sure that you two were up there passing notes," he said answering his own question.
"No, sir, Sakura just asked if she could see my notes," Temari said trying to keep us out of trouble."
"Mmmhm, Well I don't want to see it again," he said as he turned his back to us and walked towards his desk. I could tell that he didn't believe a word Temari had said, but, I guess he had decided to just let us off with a warning.
We both sprinted out of the door. "So, I got you and Kiba next period right?" I asked as soon as we were out of the classroom.
"Yeah," she said.
"Umm…can I ask you something," I said.
"Yeah, whatever you want to."
"Does Suigetsu, ever…you know hit on you?"
"Hit on me, what do you mean?"
"You know like flirt with you," I said as I looked down at the ground.
"Yeah, who doesn't Suigetsu flirt with, did he already flirt with you?
"Yeah, he hit on me outside the school, Sasuke had to help me," I answered.
"Well, you don't have to worry about that in class, since he barely shows up, and most likely if Sasuke told him not to do something he won't do it," she said as we turned down a hallway.
A hallway that would have been empty if Karin, and Sasuke hadn't been standing in it. Temari grabbed me by hand and then lead me towards the entrance of the hallway.
"What's going on, why are they the only two standing in the hallway, aren't the hallways usually packed when the bell rings?"
Temari just put her hand over my mouth as we stood at the entrance to the hallway where we couldn't be seen and listened to the scene in front of us.
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"Sasuke what are you so mad about, baby," Karin said rubbing her hands on Sasuke's face.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHAT AM I SO MAD ABOUT!" Sasuke yelled at Karin as he violently shoved her hand away from his face.
"Well…sorry why do you care anyways I thought that you would think it was funny."
"Well I don't Karin I don't find it funny at all , the only thing that's funny is the fact that I'm still dating you after all the dumb stunts you've pulled."
"Baby, please I am so sorry, I won't do it again, I promise," Karin said as she got on her knees to beg Sasuke for forgiveness.
"Just get out of my way," Sasuke said as he shoved his hands in his pockets and walked down the hallway . Karin just stayed on her knees and started crying.
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Temari grabbed my by my hand, and started walking down our class, which was right before the spot Karin was crying in.
I looked down at her, she must have felt eyes on her cause she looked up at me, and when she realized who I was she gave me the most evilest look possible. Temari quickly pulled me inside the classroom before Karin had time to get off her knees, and kill me.
Our class went by pretty quickly luckily, Suigetsu and Juugo had decided to skip class that day.
Now all I had to worry about was the class I had with Sasuke, and that crazy girl Karin.
Temari walked with me to the class, and spoke words of encouragement because she knew that I was terrified. Once we reached the door, she gave me a hug, and her number so that I could call her if I ever needed her help.
I slowly walked into the classroom, careful not to make eye contact with anyone. "Hello," the teacher said. I just gave him a fake smile as he pointed out a place for me to sit down. I followed the direction of his finger. My seat was towards the back and directly beside… Sasuke Uchiha.
My legs wouldn't budge, he was looking directly at me, with cold eyes. I managed to make my feet move, with slow strides. I reached my seat, and then sat down next to him. He said nothing. We went through about twenty-five minutes just like, that not a word from either one of us. Until, the teacher decided to partner people up to finish an assignment, and guess who mine was.
"I guess we should start," he said. That's when my stomach started to growl, I tried to muffle out the sounds by wrapping my arms around my stomach. But, the noises were still loud and clear.
God, I wish I hadn't turned down breakfast this morning, I thought to myself. Sasuke just looked at me, and then back at the assignment, and didn't speak a word. He was really smart so he had the assignment finished in about five minutes, with almost no help from me.
"So, where you from," he asked. I was shocked that he had actually spoken to me, but what a hard question to answer.
"Umm..," I said trying to remember the location I had told Naruto earlier.
'New York," I said after not being able to remember the place I had told Naruto.
"Hmm..," he replied sounding not to interested.
My prayers were finally answered when the bell rang. I was so excited until I remembered that Karin was in my next period.
"Hey," I heard someone say as I was about to exit the room. I turned around to see Sasuke standing behind me with my backpack in his hand. My face turned red, I must have been in such a hurry to get out of the room that I forgot my stuff.
"Thanks," I said as I reached for my backpack. My hand accidentally touched his, and my face turned into a deeper red color. I heard him snicker at my embarrassment.
"Are you hungry?" he asked.
"No," I replied lying.
"Yeah, right your stomach was growling all through class, if you don't mind skipping last period I can take you out somewhere and get you something to eat."
Was this really happening was he really asking me out on a date
"No, I'm fine," I said.
"Fine, suit yourself," he said as he walked towards the door of the now almost empty classroom.
"Wait," I said. He turned around and faced me.
'I-I g-go," I said. I think my tongue had worked quicker than my mind. Because as soon as the words left my mouth I thought, what are you thinking? You don't know this guy? At least this got me away from Karin for now.
"Are you ready?" he asked as he waited for me at the door.
"Y-yeah, I think so," I replied as I walked towards him he walked out of the door, with me close behind him. He stopped in the middle of the hallway, and picked up a folded piece of paper, he then opened it, quickly glanced over it and put it in his pocket. (I didn't think nothing of it at the time but I would later find out the contents of that piece of paper).
We exited the school and walked towards a very new looking red, Cadillac GTS (a/n: my dream car XD). He opened the passenger side door for me and I climbed in. He walked to the other side of the car and got in.
Once the car started I began to panic, but I managed to calm myself down, when Sasuke looked over at me with a genuine smile. Your crazy, my inner self kept telling me.
But I didn't care, I was breaking all the rules, all the promises … and only the future could tell what else.
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A/N:
Yay to a long chapter!
I am pretty sure that I have a lot of grammar mistakes in her though.
But I hope ya enjoy
Oh, and can ya'll kinda guess were this story is headed
Remember to R&R
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