Chapter 8: Invite and basketball games

Saramo woke up and went to check up on Sakura. When he saw her she was grabbing her bookbag for school.

''Oh Saramo shouldn't you be getting ready for school?'' Asked Sakura

''Yeah i was just seeing if you were ok.'' Said Saramo

''Yeah'' Said Sakura then she walked towards Saramo and grabbed his hand. ''Saramo i know we are going to the same place but we have to be careful.''

''I know Sakura i promise i won't let nothing happen to you.'' Said Saramo grabbing her shoulders.

''Ok but only because you promised.'' Said Sakura then she went to the front room while Saramo went and got dressed. After he was done he walked to the front to see a garnola bar thrown to him. With fast reflexes he caught it with ease and started eating it.

''Nice try'' Said Saramo as he took a big bite of the bar and started walking next to a smirking Sakura.

''Whatever let's go'' Said Sakura then they went out the door and went to the school.

At school Sakura and Saramo went to thier first class Sakura had Singing while Saramo had Math.

''I'll talk to you later'' Said Saramo as they parted ways in the hallways. Sakura nodded and went to the chrous room and met the teacher. Soon it was lunch time and they met up in the halls.

''Hi sis how was your classes?'' Asked Saramo

''Pretty good'' Said Sakura then she saw Nagisa and the rest of the gang coming towards them.

''Hi Haru, Mako, Rei, Nagi what's up'' Said Saramo

''Actually we came here to tell you that the internationals are soon going to happen.'' Said Makoto. Then the boys jumped back as Sakura screamed and hugged them.

''This is going to be so epic'' Said Sakura jumping. The boys smiled at Sakura and then a hand appeared on her shoulder Sakura turned around and freaked when she saw who it was.

''Sasuke what are you doing in here and where is Itachi and Sasori?'' Asked Sakura

''Nice to see you too. Sasori's car broke down so they pushed it to the shop. I also made you and Saramo a lunch so here.'' Said Sasuke as he gave her a lunch bag then gave Saramo his's. Than out of no where a bunch of girls came down the hallway.

''Who are you?'' Asked a girl

''My name is Sasuke and you are'' Said Sasuke

''Your future wife.'' Said the girl

''No he's mine'' Said another girl

''No mine'' Said Another girl. All the girls then grabbed Sasuke and put him in the middle while he struggled to get out. Sakura got mad and pushed her way through the crowd and grabbed Sasuke. Sakura then ran with Sasuke and put him behind her. The girls had death looks in thier eyes as they saw Sasuke behind Sakura.

''Give us back Sasuke.'' Said the girls.

''Ok but if i do...I WILL HAVE TO BREAK YOUR ARMS AND LEGS.'' Said/Yelled Sakura the girls backed up a bit as Sasuke smirked at Sakura.

''I'm not scared you parentless pink haired rat.'' Said the girl. Sakura had wide eyes then they turned to sadness. Sasuke noticed this and got in front of Sakura.

''How dare you say that you whore shut up and never talk about Sakura like that again or every waking moment will be hell to the time you go to sleep.'' Said Sasuke the girls were terrfied and could of swore they saw fire in his eyes. The girls stepped back and started running away. Sasuke turned around and saw Sakura stareing at the ground and put a hand on her shoulder.

''Sakura it's ok i'm sorry about that girl.'' Said Sasuke. Sakura looked up at Sasuke and smiled.

''It's ok'' Said Sakura. But Sasuke knew she was fakeing it.

''Sakura look me in the eyes.'' Said Sasuke as he lightly pulled her chin up and they saw eye to eye. ''Please don't be sad i hate it when you are.'' Sakura looked at Sasuke's eyes. Sasuke then smiled the smile he only let Sakura see, Sakura blushed and hugged Sasuke.

''You really are my best friend'' Said Sakura as she felt warm hands hug her back then even more arms wrapped around her as her brother hugged her too. Then even more arms as Makoto, Rei, and Nagisa started hugging her as Haruka watched. Sakura looked at Haruka and got out the grip of the other boys and stood in front of Haruka.

''Yes'' Said Haruka

''Don't think that you are getting out of the hug.'' Said Sakura Before Haruka can respond Sakura hugged him. Haruka had wide eyes then looked down at the pink haired girl holding on to him. Haruka slowly moved his arms around Sakura as she tightened the hug. Everyone saw Haruka do something they thought he would never do, Blush, Sakura looked up and smiled.

''See hugs are great.'' Said Sakura as she let go and grabbed Haruka's hand and grabbed Sasuke's hand as she ran with them to the front of the school.

''So Sasuke, Haruka i barely see any of you smile which is going to change.'' Said Sakura

''Yeah we should make them smile more often.'' Said Makoto as him and Sakura smiled at each other. Sasuke and Haruka sweatdropped as they started walking away, a hand grabbed thier arm. Sakura and Makoto turned halfway smiling at them.

''Your not going anywhere.'' Said Sakura

''One way or another you guys are going to smile.'' Said Makoto. Sasuke and Haruka had slight fear in thier eyes, Just thinking about what these two are going to do to them is making thier face blue.

After school Sakura walked home with Sasuke while Saramo stayed at school for basketball pratice. Once Sakura got home Sasuke took his leave to see what Itachi and Sasori were up to. Sakura walked upstairs and layed down on her bed.

''Ok so i have about a hour before i have to go back to the school for Saramo's basketball game.'' Said Sakura then she looked at her phone. ''I know the swim gang can't come to the game today so maybe Rin would like too come...I'll call him.''

Phone Call

''Hello'' Said Rin

''Hi Rin'' Said Sakura

''Sakura hey how are you feeling?'' Asked Rin

''Pretty good how about you?'' Asked Sakura

''I'm good is something wrong?'' Asked Rin

''No i was just wondering if you would like to come with me to Saramo's basketball game?'' Asked Sakura

''Sure i would love too.'' Said Rin

''Great it starts in a hour.'' Said Sakura

''Ok i'll pick you up in thirty minutes, see you then'' Said Rin

''Alright see you'' Said Sakura

Phone call ends

Sakura got up and changed her clothes to a more everyday attire. Sakura wore a pink V-neck shirt with black jeans and Black flats.

With Rin

Rin was getting ready also, Rin wore a red long sleeve shirt with blue jeans and black sneakers. Rin went to sit on the bed when Sousuke walked in.

''Hi Rin...Where are you going?'' Asked Sousuke.

''I'm going to Saramo's basketball game with Sakura.'' Said Rin

''Wait so you guys are going on a date?'' Asked Sousuke

''N-No we just watching Saramo play ball.'' Said Rin stuttering and his face turning red. Sousuke smirked and walked towards hi, and slapped him playfully on the back.

''You guys be careful, and tell her i said hi'' Said Sousuke sitting down.

''Shut up'' Said Rin smiling and pushing Sousuke. ''I better go and pick her up.'' Sousuke nodded and waved at Rin as he walked out the door. Rin walked to Sakura's house and knocked on the door. After 2 seconds Sakura answered the door ready to go. Sakura then locked the door and stood in front of Rin.

''You ready'' Said Sakura. Rin nodded and they started walking to the school. Once they walked inside Sakura led the way to the gym where they saw the boys warming up and doing foul shots. Juke spotted Sakura and waved to her making all the guys including Saramo look at her as she walked in Rin behind her. Juke ran up to Sakura.

''Hi Sakura.'' Said Juke

''Hi Jauke what's up'' Said Sakura

''Nothing i'm getting ready for our basketball game'' Said Juke then he noticed Rin behind her. ''Who's this''

''This is Rin he's here with me to watch Saramo play. Speaking of which where is Saramo?'' Asked Sakura.

''He's in the gym hall.'' Said the captain of the team. Sakura nodded and her and Rin walked to the gym hall and saw Saramo talking to Mrs. Mai. Mrs. Mai looked behind Saramo and he turned around to see Sakura and Rin walking towards them.

''Hi Sakura'' Said Mrs. Mai

''Hi aunt Mai what's going on?'' Asked Sakura

''I was just wishing Saramo good luck before he plays.'' Said Mrs. Mai then she placed a hand on Saramo's shoulder and put her fist up. ''Break a leg.'' Saramo smirked and nodded.

''You got it Aunt Mai.'' Said Saramo as Mrs. Mai walked away but not before waving to Sakura and Rin. Saramo then turned to Sakura and Rin.

''Glad you came Sakura and you brought Rin.'' Said Saramo

''Yeah i hope you don't mind.'' Said Sakura

''It's fine'' Said Saramo then he looked at Rin and him and Rin did thier secert handshake. Sakura looked surprised as they both smirked at her when she was about to say something Juke ran into the gym hall.

''Saramo the game is about to start and they need the captains to come to the center of the gym.'' Said Jake. Saramo nodded and turned back to Sakura and Rin.

''Showtime.'' Said Saramo as he started jogging to the court. Sakura and Rin watched him jog away and went inside the gym to take thier seats. Once they found thier seats they sat down and the game started. Sakura and Rin cheered for Saramo as he drippled up the court and did a lay up. After a while there were 10 seconds before the game ended Iwatobi had the ball Sakura cheered for her brother as he made his way down the court having 5 men following him. People started the count down as Saramo did the last shot the ball was rolling around the rim as people chanted 3,2,1. The ball went inside the net and the buzzer hit zero. Iwatobi won the game Sakura screamed and got everyone to chant Saramo's name. Rin looked at Sakura wondering how she was able to make people say what she wanted. Saramo looked at Sakura he smriked and put his thumb up. Sakura smiled and put her thumb up as she saw Saramo run to the locker room. Rin got up and stood next to Sakura.

''Wasn't that great Rin'' Said Sakura. Rin smiled.

''Yeah i can't believe Saramo made that last shot that was epic.'' Said Rin as him and Sakura started laughing when someone walked up to them.

''What y'all laughing about?'' Asked a very sweaty Saramo.

''Nothing'' Said Sakura as Rin threw Saramo a water bottle.

''Your going to need it.'' Said Rin

''Thanks'' Said Saramo then he started drinking the water. Sakura and Rin smiled at him then walked towards him. Saramo looked a bit confused then he saw Mrs. Mai walking towards them.

''Hi guys sorry i wasn't here for the game but i did see that last shot good one Saramo.'' Said Mrs. Mai

''Thanks'' Said Saramo.

''That's not all i wanted to say though.'' Said Mrs. Mai. The three teens looked at Mrs. Mai with a raised eyebrow.

''Sakura i just got a hold of y'all's coach and he said that when you guys go to Internationals y'all will be with Rin's school.'' Said Mrs. Mai. Sakura and Rin's eyes widen as they took in the new infomation then they smiled.

''This is great when we go to the nationals we'll be with you guys.'' Said Sakura

''This is great now i can make sure you get there safe.'' Said Rin. Everyone looked at him as he just remembered what he said and blushed. Sakura smiled and winked at Rin making him blush even more making everyone laugh.

''Well we should get going.'' Said Saramo as he looked at Sakura and Rin. Sakura and Rin nodded and they started walking towards the door. Mrs. Mai smiled before going another direction. When the teens walked outside Saramo heard his stomach growl.

''Looks like someone is hungry.'' Said Sakura. Saramo blushed and turned away.

''Whatever'' Said Saramo. Sakura laughed as Rin watched her his eyes soften at the beauitful sound of laughter clouding his ears.

''There's that beauitful laugh again, and her face...she looks so beauitful.'' Thought Rin as he then caught himself looking at Sakura before she turned to him. Sakura then stopped laughing as she heard Saramo's stomach growl again.

''That's it i'm getting somthing to eat.'' Said Saramo.

''Ok i'm going to walk Rin back to his school and meet you...Where?'' Said Sakura

''Meet me in front of that new diner when you done i will have a table for us.'' Said Saramo. Sakura nodded and then she started walking with Rin to his apartment.

''So your saying your school gives you free apartments to live in?'' Asked Sakura.

''Yeah we're there with one roommate.'' Said Rin.

''Who's your roommate?'' Asked Sakura.

''My roommate is Sousuke which reminds me he said hi.'' Said Rin. Sakura smiled and looked forward to find that they were now in front of a building.

''This is it.'' Said Rin as he walked in front of Sakura and stood in front of her. ''Are you sure you want to walk by yourself to that diner i mean i can walk you there.'' Said Rin

''No thanks i'll be fine besides i just walked you here.'' Said Sakura. Rin looked worried when a hand appeared on his shoulder from behind.

''Sousuke'' Said Sakura excited. Sousuke smiled at her and looked back at Rin.

''You shouldn't be so worried if she is confident that she will be fine then you should believe in her.'' Said Sousuke. ''Besides she has our number she can call us if she's in trouble.'' Sakura smiled.

''Thank you Sousuke.'' Said Sakura. Sousuke smiled and nodded then Rin looked at Sakura and gave up.

''Fine but be careful.'' Said Rin. Sakura nodded and heard Momo's voice.

''I better go'' Said Sakura ''I was never here.'' Sousuke and Rin chuckled as Sakura started running towards the diner. After 15 minutes of running Sakura made it to the diner without any trouble. Sakura walked inside and saw Saramo sitting down with two drinks. She then walked towards the table and sat across from Saramo.

''Hi Saki i got your favorite drink.'' Said Saramo. Sakura smiled and started drinking it.

''Thank you'' Said Sakura

''Your welcome'' Said Saramo then the waiter came and took thier order. After they ate they paid for thier food and walked home.

''Today was great'' Said Saramo ''I won the basketball game.''

''Yeah and i never knew you were so good at basketball.'' Said Sakura smiling.

''I have to admit i didn't think the ball would go in.'' Said Saramo. Sakura walked upstairs and put on a night gown while Saramo changed into a T-shirt and a pair of shorts. Sakura then layed down in her bed and looked out her door and saw Saramo's light go off. Sakura looked at the window and started thinking.

''Saramo i'm so proud of you...Please stay this way i will be there to support you all the way.'' Thought Sakura as she then drifted off to sleep.

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