[Chapter 8 Sasuke?]

I stared at Sasuke in surprise. He looked as amazed to see me here as I was of him. He wasn't the one who was supposed to see me like this! I felt so exposed in front of him.

That's because you are exposed!

I was only wearing a large shirt over me and panties. Hair was a mess, everyone would guess we'd have had sex all night. Fuck my luck.

See that's why you shouldn't be a slut =p

He looked me over and then made a face of pure disgust.

"Sasuke this isn't-" I began, but he cut me off.

"Later." said Sasuke as he turned around and left.

"Wait Sasuke!" I called as I began to follow him.

"Don't come out like that!" he barked.

Holy shit! I forgot I was so exposed with nothing but a damn shirt and panties! Fuck!

I walked back inside and shut the door. I put my back against the door and slid down until I was sitting on the floor.

Fuck my damn luck. Sasuke saw me…like this! And the worst part was that it wasn't real! It was an act for that stupid bitch, but he was the one who saw me like this. Damn it all! He probably thinks I'm a slut…and he hates. It was my fault he got fired for playing stupid immature games and now this! Ugh, this isn't fair why me why me! Ugh!

"Cherry what happened…"Suigetsu began as he walked out of his room and walked towards me.

"Hey what's wrong?" he asked alarmed as he saw me on the floor. He crouched down to be at my eye level.

"It's wasn't the bitch who was at the door." I said as I buried my head in my hands.

"What? Then who was…fuck, don't tell me it was…" he drifted off.

I nodded.

"Sasuke." I finally managed to say as I looked up at him.

He put his hand on his forehead and stood up.

"This is bad."

Sasuke would hate me and think I'm just some easy slut as the rumors say. He wouldn't even listen to me if I tried to talk to him…unless…someone he knew and trusted told him. That's it!

"Suigetsu! You tell him what happened that way he won't think I slept with you. Tell him it was all an act for that bitch." I said.

He shook his head.

"It's not that easy."

"What? Yeah, it is he knows you, you can tell him. He'll believe you." I insisted.

He seemed to be lost in thought as if there was something he didn't want me to know, something that only he knew.

"What is it?" I asked.

He stayed silent.

"Please Suigetsu…I really…" I began.

I really what? Loved Sasuke? Impossible. I had forgotten what that was a long time ago when He left. But the little time I had spent with Sasuke kept replaying in my head.

That first encounter, as cold as it was that was our beginning. Then that time during lunch, that day during gym, then that moment in McDonalds…ok so there really hasn't been many Sasuke and me moments, but that little time has meant a lot to me. At first I wanted Sasuke because he was a 'Sexy Mystery' as I had called it back then, but now…he was something more. He was quiet and mysterious, cold at times but also kind. Was I really falling for Uchiha? I didn't even know the answer to that myself…I won't deny that being with him always makes me feel…well a lot of things all bundled into one.

"I'll talk to him and see what's up, but I won't grantee anything. Sasuke's pretty stubborn if he wants to be. But I'll be on the clear for you." said Suigetsu as he pulled me up.

"Thanks." I said with a smile.

"Well I do owe you. And I don't like being in debt." he said as he turned away cutely.

Wait 'cutely'? is that even a word?

Idk

"Thanks Suigee~" I said with a smile.

I had ended up leaving Suigetsu's apartment at about 7pm. I wanted to stay more time, but I knew I had to get back and get ready for tomorrow night. It was homecoming and I was just eager to be there.

[Suigetsu POV]

Cherry had left about an hour ago and I was left in the apartment alone…like usual. I lay down in the couch and closed my eyes. I wanted to tell Sasuke what was up, but…well there just some things that are better left unsaid. But cherry…well she was the one who really wanted Sasuke to not be mad at her and think she was a slut and all.

I grunted and grabbed my cell.

That girl has me head over heels for her, but I…I hate being the nice guy all the time, I thought as I began to dial Sasuke's number.

"Yeah?" I heard Sasuke say on the other end.

"Look, Sasuke…I know you came here and, well…you saw-"

"I'm not interested in what you two were doing so -"

"No, listen to me."

He stayed quiet, which I took as him waiting for me to continue.

"…Sakura thought it was someone else, so she made it seem as if we had just…well you know. But it was all an act-"

"How convenient that I-"

"It was Karin." I said finally. I really didn't want to tell him about her but I knew he wouldn't listen to me other wise.

"Hn."

"Look anyways don't be mad at Sakura, and don't hate her because of your job or something like that. She kept saying how bad she felt 'cuz of you being fired."

"I don't…hate her. She's just…she reminds me of Her." said Sasuke finally.

I could tell how much it bothered him…well annoyed him more than anything to talk about Her. Even though he always acted so nonchalant he was just hiding what he was really feeling. He didn't have feelings for Her…but I could tell just the thought of Her angered him and hurt him. But…how does Sakura remind him of Her? Then something came to me. And earlier conversation I'd had with cherry.

"Do you know anything about Itachi? Sasuke's older brother." she had asked.

"Yes." I had said hesitantly. I didn't know why she would ask about Itachi. "Why?"

"Do I remind you of him in any way?" she asked.

"No…why do you ask? How do you know about Itachi? Did Sasuke tell you something?" I asked. This was so confusing. Why was she asking about him all of a sudden. Had Sasuke really told her about him?

"No…well kinda. Well he doesn't like his brother, and he told me earlier that he doesn't like me cuz I remind him of someone, but he didn't tell me who. So I was wondering that maybe I remind him of his brother that's why he doesn't like me." I said in a rush.

Of course! It wasn't Itachi who Sakura reminded Sasuke of. It was Her! But why? I couldn't see how Sakura would be anything like Her.

"Sasuke, how the hell does Sakura remind you of-"

"She doesn't remind me of Her that much anymore…Sakura's…well different than her." he said cutting me off.

"Well, I don't see it. Sakura isn't a-"

"Look I gotta go. I believe what you said and I don't hate Sakura…hell she annoys me, but it doesn't go that far. Anyways I'll talk to you later." he said and then hung up the phone.

Well at least he believes me cherry. The rest is up to you. And now…well I gotta start getting ready for tomorrow.

Fuck. Ima need a tux. Damn.

{Sakura POV}

When I got to my house it was about 9pm. I quickly got into the shower and took a long warm bath. It was relaxing and It gave me time to think about…well Sasuke. I wondered in Suigetsu was even going to talk to him or had already spoken to him. I was tempted on calling him, but I really didn't want to sound like…

A desperate bitch who wants a guy who is clearly out of her league

…no…

I just couldn't get him outa my head. I just didn't want him to hate him.

When I finally got out of the shower I plopped down on my bed and look a long relaxing sleep.

It was Monday finally. Day of the Homecoming and to be honest I was ecstatic! TenTen was been eliminated so now it was just a girl named Akari the other was Sari and of course myself. I'd say the biggest competition was Akari she was also a popular girl and wasn't so bad looking. She had red hair and matching eyes.

"Sakura!" I Ino call.

I looked up ahead to spot Ino and Temari walking over to me with an less than happy look. I walked towards them in confusion.

"What is it?" I asked.

Ino looked at Temari and she sighed.

"Naruto is dating that Hinata girl! Can you believe it I mean all of a sudden! I mean I thought he liked you, but now he's dating that girl! It's so weird." said Ino.

"Even I'm surprised." added Temari. "I have no idea what's up with that. Then I asked him and he said 'It's non of your business what I do' truth of the matter is…I think he's hiding something." Temari concluded.

"Yeah, that is strange." I admitted. Naruto with that pupil-less girl? I mean he never seemed into her and then all of a sudden…yeah, weird.

"So what-" Ino was cut off by the sound of the bell.

"Gotta go." I said with a slight frown. It was time for 1st…then 2nd which meant Uchiha. Ugh. I hope Suigetsu spoke to him.

"Alright see ya." said Ino as she waved and left. Then Temari left as well.

I sighed and began to walk to my class.

When class finally finished I dreaded going to Geography, but I knew I couldn't skip school anymore. When I walked through the door I felt a hand outstretch in front of me with a horrible pink nail polish color on them.

I looked up to see Kurenai staring at me.

"Nice of you to be here Ms. Haruno. You know I could expel you for all of your tardies and absences." she began.

"Forget me. You should expel the person who painted your nails. Sew them in fact for the horrendous job." I said.

"Ms. Haruno I will not accept this behavior. I'm not in a mood to put up with this." she said a bit flustered. She was acting weird.

"I'm not in a mood either so just back off." I said as I walked to my desk and sat down.

"Do you have an excuse for skipping my class on Friday? I heard you were here from lunch and on."

I looked up at her. I was not in the mood for explanation. I just wanted to talk to Sasuke already. I hadn't even noticed him before, but like always he was in his desk already.

"I slept in a bench, woke up late, a guy gave me star bucks, gave me a ride in his motorcycle, stayed at my house, he slept in my bed, I got a phone call, Got his motorcycle, so I decided to come to school. It wasn't like I was purposely skipping this class. I just wasn't planning to come at all, but well…Ino literally bitched at me and told me to get here." I concluded.

Kurenai only stared at me in…disbelieve. Ughhh fuck.

"You expect me to believe that! Referral!" she said as she got a yellow paper.

"What the fuck!" I exclaimed as I got up. "I'm being honest here!" I barked.

She wrote on the paper and handed it to me. I glared at her angrily.

"Now Ms-"

"I'm not gonna get that for telling the truth!" I snapped.

"Alright, I'm calling security." she began as she grabbed the school phone.

"Go for it." I said.

She looked angered and grabbed the phone.

"Send me security over immediately."

"Two security guards will do."

She hung up and then turned to me.

"Their on their way."

"Alright." I said.

I turned away from her and saw Uchiha staring right at me…just by the thought of it I could tell he was thinking of something that was raging in on his mind. Was…was he thinking about me? I doubted it though…but I could tell there was something there.

"Wha-" I began to ask him but was cut of.

"Who's the student?" I heard a lazy voice say.

"Kakashi!" I exclaimed when I heard his voice.

I turned to him and smiled. This was the man I really respected and admired so much…and who would be disappointed to know I was the one who was in trouble.

He turned to me and shook his head.

"Don't tell me you called us over because of Sakura." he said to Kurenai.

"Well I did. She's being disrespectful and is lying."

"Lying about what?"

Kurenai seemed to be taken off guard, but regained herself.

"I asked her a simple question about why she was absent but she told a bizarre story."

"And what proof do you have that her story was a lie?" countered Kakashi.

I smiled. Thanks Kakashi.

Kurenai looked angered.

"You don't expect me to believe her story do you? It was…as they say. Total BS."

"Come on Kakashi. Drop it. Let's just leave and take Haruno to the office." said Guy.

I glared at Guy.

Kakashi just sighed.

"Sakura, did you lie on your story to Kurenai?" he asked.

"No. I was being honest." I said firmly.

"Alright. See she didn't lie. Now let's go-"

"Kakashi you don't expect me to let her go this easily she's obviously-"

"Telling the truth." said Sasuke and Kakashi in unison. Kurenai turned to Sasuke sharply and so did I. "She was with my friend, I witnessed the whole event." Sasuke finished.

"See Kurenai. Now anyways, this is wasting my time. Kurenai try to calm down." then he turned to me. "And Sakura behave yourself."

I nodded.

He then turned around and left the class room. Kurenai looked angered and annoyed but she let it go.

The class went by quickly and Kurenai, obviously hating me, ignored me and didn't even acknowledge me for the rest of the class. Fine by me. I don't mine. I didn't even get a chance to talk to Sasuke. =\

As I walked out of the class room I felt a firm hand seize me. I turned around to see a pair of blue eyes. Deidara had a less than happy face to see me, and I could understand why he was like this. After the lame thing I had told him last time we were together. He hated me that was for sure.

"Why are avoiding me?" he asked in an angered tone.

I looked at him in surprise.

"I'm not avoiding you." I said.

"Yeah rite. I kept calling you on Friday and you didn't even call me back."

"I'm sorry, I was just."

"With another guy rite. I heard. You were handsy with a white haired douche bag and then you were with Uchiha. What the fuck is up with that? So now the guy likes you all of a sudden? And who's this new white haired guy?" He seemed to get angrier as he said this. "Damn it Sakura stop being a damn…" He looked away.

I just stared at him in awe then It came to me what he was going to saw which angered me.

"A damn what? A slut! Is that was you were gonna say? Look Deidara it's not like you're my damn boyfriend so stop-"

He shut me up with a deep angry kiss. I blinked in surprise and pulled away from him. What the fuck was up with him today? To do this all of a sudden. It was pissing me off.

"What was that for?" I exclaimed.

He looked at me closely and then just closed his eyes and leaned against the wall.

"I'm tired of…not having you. I'm tired of being by the sidelines as your flirt buddy who you tease but never gets serious with. Don't you get me Sakura? I love you, I want you, but it kills me inside when I see you drooling over another guy or just messing with some other guy." he said as he put both hands on my shoulders forcing me to look at him.

I turned away from him. What was I supposed to tell him? I'm sorry for not feeling the same way? I'm sorry for…

"Deidara you knew all along that I was just a tease…you know why I don't get serious with guys…you knew that I loved messing with you because you were the same-"

"But I stopped…because of you. Damn it Sakura! Uchiha isn't good for you, but I am! Forget about him."

'forget about Sasuke' huh. As if it were that easy. The moments when I was with Suigetsu replayed back in my head.

"Please Suigetsu…I really…"

I had already fallen for Sasuke…I don't know when and how it happened, but I knew I really cared about him. No other person could mean anything more than Sasuke…there was just something about him that made me…feel. I thought I could never fall for a guy after Him, but Sasuke changed that. He reminded me what it was to feel again…to care about someone and did not want to loose him.

"I'm so-" Deidara stopped me with another kiss. He pulled away and looked at me.

"Think about it. About what We've been through." I began to shake my head but he just hugged me tightly. "Think about it." he said as he pulled away and then he left.

I could only stare after him like an idiot. What was I supposed to do now? I think…no, I knew I couldn't return Deidara's feelings. I'm sorry, Deidara, but Sasuke has me…

This is gonna suck. And I was sure homecoming would be day I wouldn't like at all. With Deidara being like this, Suigetsu coming over as my date, then Sasuke being…well there.

I sighed. Yeah, tonight would be an interesting day.