Chapter 4- The Welcoming

I had decided to stop talking to Sasuke; once and for all. It would help by my heart would stop aching from his harsh words. It had been two weeks, and for the first time, I haven't bumped into him since Tim's painful attacks. In fact he hadn't even come to school the week after that, and when he came, he was dull and sullen. He was all alone at lunch times and never talked or sat with anyone at all. The only people who I saw him talk to were his teachers. When I heard our chemistry teacher ask Sasuke what's wrong one day, I eavesdropped to listen. Sasuke looked suspiciously at me, knowing what I was doing. I immediately walked away after that, not being able to hear Sasuke's answer. It was until I was at the cafeteria with Naruto. I sat down with him, and once again spotted Sasuke alone on a table, gently jabbing at his food. I uncomfortably looked back down at my own food, eating slowly.

"Hey Sakura, can I ask you something?" Naruto asked, smiling brightly, and slightly blushing.

"Uh, what?" I blindly answered. I wasn't paying attention, but I had to be respectful and looked back at Naruto.

"Umm, would you like to be my social partner…?" He blushed, looking down. I paused. I completely forgot about that. I didn't know what to say.

"Uh, when is it?" I asked. He lifted his head back up to look at me.

"By the end of this week. I know it's a bit late, but it looks like you don't have anyone yet."

I thought back at what Ino had told me a few weeks back. I glanced quickly at Sasuke then back to Naruto.

"Um… what about Ino?" I asked. This was all a sudden, I wanted to ask Sasuke but he hurt me.

"She's at the library finishing off homework."

"No, I meant who is she going with for the social night?"

"She's going with Kiba." Naruto responded.

"Ah, that dog boy." I smiled.

"You don't have to go with me if you don't want to…but do you…?" Naruto asked.

"Uhm… sure." I replied. I glanced back at Sasuke and he wasn't there in his spot. Oh, Sasuke… Naruto, on the other hand, was smiling like an idiot. I tried cheering up, and chuckled. "Okay, I'll go meet up with Ino now. I've got to do some studying to do too." I picked up my half-finished plate of food and placed it away.

"Okay, see ya later then." Naruto replied. I nodded, then left the cafeteria.

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The blonde girl in front of me pushed her way through the everlasting dark night. It was a dark night, and the moon shone brightly in the night sky. The stars shone brightly around it as they glimmered in the dark. Ino and I were walking down the streets, with exactly no light source at all.

I grabbed onto her wrist before she could run into something and get hurt. "Ino! Are you out of your mind!" I whispered angrily to her. Whispers were only acceptable because our village people get grumpy at night when they are disturbed when they return back home.

"Oh come on, Sak! Just follow me." Ino said, struggling to move on.

"No, do you even know where you're going!" I angrily spoke to her.

"Ohh, please… for me? Kiba will really like it. It's his birthday today, don't forget that." Ino chuckled, I could just see the outline of the gorgeous purple flower in her hair. The darkness of night hid the bright beautiful glistens Ino had in her eyes. I smiled. I was happy for my friend, like why wouldn't I? Ino had been planning to surprise celebrate his birthday. I didn't feel the need to come, but Ino dragged me to it.

"He should've just had a party instead." I muttered.

"Nah, he's not the party type. I know you didn't want to come, but he invited you over as well." Ino said, slowly dashing through the empty street, as I swiftly followed.

"We're here." Ino's face brightened up as she spotted a nice small apartment with red-brown bricks with the window lights switched on. "He's up there!" Ino whispered pointing to the highest storey. Yellow luminous lights shone out of the window. "I'm sure of it, let's go!" She tugged onto my wrist pulling me forward walking into the staircase. We walked up the dark stairs until we went up to the top floor. It was only the third floor. We knocked on the cold hard door, and in moments the door opened to a boy a little taller than Ino with brown hair and dark brown eyes. He had a pair of red stripes down his cheek, a momentum to resemble his family clan. I must say, Kiba was one handsome guy, but for Ino, she must see more than just this about him.

"Hey guys!" Kiba welcomed us inside. We walked in the nice, warm, tea-smelt home of Kiba's. Although it was pretty small, it was a really warm and comfy place to stay.

"Ino-chan! Sakura!" A tall girl appeared from a room. She walked over to us giving each a hug.

"Hana!" We both reply. Kiba's older sister was just as pretty and gorgeous as Kiba. She was also really nice, and I think I have a pretty good friendship with her, despite the fact she was around two years older than me.

"Hey guys, welcome." Hana smiled. She was a really nice and sweet person and her personality was absolutely beautiful. She had a strong heart and strong words which I dearly admired.

"Happy birthday Kiba!" Ino chuckled. Kiba chuckled back.

"Awh thank you Ino."

"Happy birthday." I spoke in blankly. Everyone turned to look at me, like I've said something wrong. Oh dear, I think I did say it in the wrong time

"Thanks Sakura!" Kiba broke the silence and gave in for a hug. He then tuned back to Ino and smiled, as he wondered into her eyes when he noticed the flower.

"Hey nice flower Ino. It's so pretty." Kiba smiled.

"Thank you." Ino spoke softly, blushing slightly. Omg, Ino's blushes were adorable. They were so cute, I wish I could blush like that. All that comes out of me was a red tomato face.

"Come, let's eat!" Hana spoke out loudly.

"Aright," I chimed in, following right behind Hana, as Ino and Kiba soon joined in.

I enjoyed the few hours at Kiba's house. I was spending most of my time with Hana until she said she had work to do. I then left her to do those errands. Kiba and Ino would just be talking and giggling in the living, as Kiba showed her his albums when he was a little kid. I could hear chuckles and giggles, so I decided to leave them alone for a bit. I told Ino I'd take a quick walk outside then I'd come back and pick her up so we could both head home. As soon as I stepped outside, the cold air hit me. The icy winds blew across, as I held my jacket in tight. It was a bit chilly, but not a whole lot. I walked around the streets gazing at the beautiful full moon. I held my breath as I saw a familiar figure stand several metres away. I gasped slightly as I recognised who that was. Sasuke… He was sitting by the cold benches, his coat worn warmly around him and a black beanie covering only half of his head leaving the front few streaks of hair on the side. Forgetting about what happened between us a few weeks back and forgetting about avoiding him, I confronted him.

"Hi." I forced a smile, pulling a strand of my bright pink hair behind my ear.

He looked down at me, and examined my face. "Hey." He then lifted his head back up to the sky. Not planning my next move, I simply took a seat down on the bench beside him.

"Why are you here?" I asked, trying to make some conversation.

"Not like you need to know. I have my reasons." He responded without looking back at me.

"Why…" I asked.

"None of your business, bigbanghead." He snapped angrily. My chest heated up again, but this time I forced myself not to cry. I looked away, just in case.

"You cherry." My stomach whirled as he called me cherry again. It has been two long lasting weeks since he called me cherry and to hear his sweet voice again. I turned to face him.

"Ahem, yes." I looked down at my lap, not knowing what to do or say next.

"Um, excited for the social?" He looked back up at me.

"Uhh, yeah I guess." I shrugged. "What about you?" I asked him gazing at his wonderful features.

"Meh. I'm not even coming."

"Eh, why not?" I asked, surprised.

"I just…I just, I don't have the time for these things. I need to study…for tests."

"There aren't any tests coming up that I know of." I replied. I was in almost in every class of his, all apart from business management and social studies.

"What would you know?" He smirked. Small dimples formed in his cheeks, as I greatly admired at them.

"It would be fine. Please come." I pleaded.

"No. I told you already I'm not coming." Sasuke replied quickly.

"Oh please, please please pleaseee!" I begged. I felt like a puppy dog right at that moment.

Sasuke paused, carefully choosing his words. "Fine…" He sighed. "Only for you."

I smiled gladly. 'Only for you…' Those words made my heart jump up for joy. Those words made me smile my brightest. It made me feel special and it seemed so sweet.

"Okay," I smiled, brightly jumping up. "And I'll see you later then." I grinned, returning back to Kiba's home.

A/N:

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Questions

Will you do a POV of Sasuke?

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