North and South Konoha High

by Galu and Lalu Lover

Sasuke and Sakura knew each other since they were three. When she was eight Sakura moved. Eight years later she's back. She gets her old friend back and gains new ones. But there's a rivalry. What will she do? What will happen to them? Rated T to be safe

4. Chapter 4

Chapter Four

It was a week before school ended and so far all of the fights with the North and South Kanohas stopped completely. Maybe a few minor fights here and there for dumb reason: fighting over girls, guys beating up another guy that touched their girlfriends—the usual. Tsunade has been happy with amending things with Jaraiya. Then out of nowhere this guy—by the name of Nate—came up to me in lunch and asked me out. I looked at the girls and they encouraged me—so I told him that I would love to go out with him. He smiled and headed back to his table. I looked at the girls and asked them what I've just done.

"You're going out with one of the popular guys in school." Ino said calmly.

"Yeah, but I lo-like Sasuke."

"You were about to say 'love'." Ino squealed.

"No I wasn't." but the looks that they were giving me made me cringe in defeat. "Fine I was. What of it."

"Nothing." Tenten said. "When are you and Nate going out?"

"Friday."

When Friday came I was nervous. I've never gone out with a guy and I was nervous. It felt like my stomach was doing summersaults. When the doorbell rang mother went to get it. She called me saying that Nate was here. Father gave him strict rules and a glare to emphasize that he was being serious. In my head I wanted to laugh because I knew that he would never do this to Sasuke. for an apparent reason my head has been filled with Sasuke—a lot. After we had our date—which was dinner and a movie—he dropped me off at my house.

Two months passed and I was still seeing him. Sasuke gave him a glare Everytime he came and interrupted what the group was doing—I mean at home and not in school. Then when our two month anniversary came, Nate made up an excuse saying that he had to be at the hospital due to critical issues with one of his family members. I went out with the girls. We were heading to the movies when they suddenly turned around and said that we should do something else instead. I looked at them oddly and went around them to see what it was that they didn't want me to see. There entering the movies theaters was Nate with a blonde latched onto his arm.

"Sakura we're sorry." They said.

"Don't be." I said tears rolling down my cheeks. I knew that I didn't feel the same way about him as I did with Sasuke, but seeing that Nate betrayed was a different toll. "You know" I said wiping the tears away "we should go in and show what happens when you fool with a woman's heart."

They nodded their heads. We went into the theaters bought the ticket to the movie he was watching got drinks and went into the room. When we spotted him we went that way. I tapped him on the shoulder and he turned around.

"Sa-sakura." He said getting up. "It's not what you think."

"Really? Then this isn't a date with another girl aside from me—your supposed girlfriend?" I asked. "You know what don't answer that cause whatever's going to come out of your mouth's only going to be a load of crap. So you know what I think of you?" I said taking the lid off of my drink. "This is what I think of you—you jerk!" I yelled dumping the drink over his head.

With that I felt a load off my chest. I looked at the girls and nodded. They took the lids off of their drinks and dumped it on him too. With that we exited the room and theater. We decided to head to an ice cream shop near by. When we arrived I ordered a strawberry banana split. When we finished we headed home. When I arrived mother asked me how the movie was.

"Eventful." I said.

"Huh?"

"Remember when Nate said that he couldn't be with me on our two month anniversary?" she nodded her head. "Turned out it was because he was seeing another girl behind my back."

"Aw, honey I know a heart break hurts a lot, but there are other boys out there."

"I know and I'm not heart broken. I just feel betrayed. That's all."

"Oh, then you might not want to tell Sasuke because he can be pretty overprotective."

The next day the girls and I decided to go to Sasuke's house. They were outside. When we arrived Sasuke asked if I was going on a date with Nate today. I asked why and he told me to turn around. When I turned around I saw Nate. He said he wanted to talk to me, alone.

"What do you want?" I asked when were far enough from the others.

"Give me a second chance. I didn't understand what I felt for you, but I realized that I really like you."

"Oh, wow." I said. "That's" I began; his eyes becoming bright "a load of crap. You know something, while dating you there was a load on my chest. I like someone else, but I couldn't say no to you because of the hopeful way you looked at me. So I said yes, but when you cancelled I wondered why. Then when I saw you with that girl I didn't feel heart broken, I felt betrayed. So when I dumped my drink on you—the load on my chest was lifted up. So lets just make this less painful for the both of us—because I know you feel guilty and not that you actually like me and all I just feel is betrayed and not heart broken. So go back to that girl because you and I are just not meant to be, okay? Now go and clear things up with her."

When he was out of sight I turned around and faced the others. The girls asked if I was alright. I nodded. The guys asked them why I wouldn't be okay. I told them what happened. When I finished I looked at Sasuke and he had a murderous look on his face. I went up to him, placed my hand on his cheek and told him that its okay—that I'm fine. He looked down at me with a worried expression.

"Don't worry. I'm not heart broken—I just feel betrayed is all."

He surprised me by hugging me. We were broken up when someone cleared their throats. We turned around and saw Fugaku with Mikoto on the steps. We blushed—well I blushed, Sasuke just looked impassive—and broke our hug. They said they were going shopping at the mall and asked if we wanted to come. I agreed and so did the girls. The guys reluctantly agreed. While on the way I asked them why they decided to come. Their excuse—they didn't want to be alone cause its to boring.

"You could always just do something amongst yourselves." I said.

They said nothing and continued looking out the window. I rolled my eyes and turned around and began talking to Hinata. When we arrived we all split up. I went with Hinata to the apple store and began looking around. I didn't notice that Mikoto decided to come with me until she asked what we're going to look at.

"Don't scare us like that." I said placing a hand on my heart.

"Sorry."

"I just want to look at some iPod touches."

A sales clerk came and offered assistance. Mikoto asked to look at the current iPod touches that they have. He showed us various iPods and then left us to decide. Mikoto told me to choose one. I told that I couldn't since I can't pay for it, since I don't have the amount of money needed to pay for it.

"Don't worry. I'm paying for it and don't you even dare argue. It's a birthday present for you. Or have you forgotten that today is the fourteenth of February—your birthday?"

"I forgot."

After I chose my iPod, I hadn't noticed that Hinata left to go to a different section. She came to where we're at after she finished paying for whatever it is she bought. When Mikoto finished paying and getting it wrapped she grabbed onto it. Saying that Fugaku, her and my parents have a surprise for me. I looked at her confused. We met up with the others and headed home. We arrived around seven. Mikoto sent Fugaku, Sasuke, the guys and the girls to my house. She kept me busy—while they left—by asking me how it was going with Nate. I told her everything and she said that he wasn't the one for me—that I deserve better.

Her cell phone rang and she picked it up. When she hung up she grabbed me by the arm and blindfolded me. I began to bicker with her until she told me to be careful of the stairs. She opened a door and brought me in. once she closed the door she took my blindfold off. I opened my eyes and was welcomed with everyone screaming 'Happy Birthday!' I looked at them and smiled. When we had cake mother said it was time to give me my presents. I wondered what the girls got me. It had better not be humiliating. I thought.

Mother handed me hers and I heard slight barking. I opened it and found a small puppy. It looks so cute.

"Its so cute!" I squealed. "How old is…" I said trailing off. Not knowing if the puppy was male or female.

"She's" mother said helping me out "only two months old."

I asked mom when we're going to the pet store to get things for the dog and she that I don't have to worry—that she already has everything. Then it was dad's turn. He handed me his present and I opened it. It was one of the latest blackberry that came out. I looked at him and thanked him. Yet I had to ask him what happened to my old phone. He said that he had to take it so he could activate this one. I told him that he's sneaky and should never do it again. Tenten and Ino had gotten me a bracelet with my name engraved on it and on the back it said: Friends Forever. Neji, Shikamaru and Naruto had gotten me a make-up kit. I looked at them confused and they said that they didn't know what to get me. I just smiled and hugged them.

Mikoto handed me her present and said that it was from her and Fugaku. I opened it and it was the iPod that I had chosen before—of course I already knew this so I acted surprised, but I knew that no one bought it. Hinata had gotten me a gift card of a hundred dollars for my account and an iPod case. I looked at her and smiled. From Sasu and Itachi I had gotten a laptop which was already in my room—ready for me to begin to use it. I stared at them horrified. Itachi assured me that they didn't go through my things. I sighed thanking God in the process. Darren had drawn a picture of him and me when he was only three months old. Kid has a talent—I mean its so accurate. I smiled at him and hugged him tightly. Lastly it was Sasuke's turn. He handed me his present. I opened it up and opened the case. Inside the case was a heart shape necklace. Engraved in the front was a cherry blossom and engraved in the back—in old English text—it said: Together Forever, Sasuke. I looked at him and smiled.

"Old English text?"

"I know how you're fascinated with the way they wrote things a long time ago so I thought you would like this. So, do you?"

"No—I love it, you dolt." I said hugging him again.

We heard a chorus of 'aw's and broke free. I blushed really badly. I turned to Sasuke and saw that he was facing away from me with tints of pink on his cheeks. After that the guys and I decided to play a game, but they didn't know what. I suggested that we play man-hunt since its dark out and they agreed.

Before I knew it the new school term began. I was happy and depressed at the same time. Reason why I'm happy is because I will only have a year left 'till I graduate. Reason why I'm depressed is because I won't get to spend a lot of time with Sasuke. Sure he's going to drop me off and pick me up from school, but still. Oh well—I'll survive, somehow.

When Monday—the first day back to school—came around I was absolutely happy. When the girls and I arrived to school, some of the girls were looking at me strangely. One of them came up to me and asked why I did it? I looked at her strangely. She asked why I cheated on Nate.

"Listen, I didn't cheat on him. He cheated on me—and who told you this?"

"Nate came to school early and told everyone."

"Excuse me." I said.

I looked around to see if I could find him. When I couldn't I asked one of the students near by if they seen him. They pointed me to below the cherry blossom tree. He was there with the same blonde as the one from the movie. I heard the girls behind, but paid no attention to them. The girl noticed me and said nothing.

"You piece of crap." I said grabbing his arm and lifting him up. I grabbed two handfuls of his shirt and pushed him onto the tree. "You just have to be the victim, don't you?"

"What are you talking about?" the blonde asked.

"He came to school early and told everyone that I cheated on him." I told her never taking my eyes off him.

"Why its true, Sa-ku-ra. Don't deny it."

I didn't notice that everyone on school grounds had gathered around us until they began murmuring.

"But its not." I looked at the blonde in shock. So did everyone else. Nate glared at her—daring her to continue. Which she did. "Everyone, Sakura wasn't the one who cheated on Nate. It's the other way around. Nate asked me out to the movies on Saturday. I agreed, not knowing that he had a girlfriend. So when we were at the movies, Sakura came up to him and dumped him. So as you can see she was the victim—not Nate."

When I let go of him I grabbed her and pushed her towards where Hinata and the others were at, handed my bag to her and faced Nate. He was about to punch me when someone stopped him. We turned around and saw Tsunade. She looked pissed. She faced us and asked what was going on. We told her. Right there and then she expulsed him. For a number of reason that she didn't mention—saying that it would be best not to. When he left school grounds she gave all of us the day off. When everyone left she turned to us.

"What do you guys think about combining both schools and calling it 'Kanoha High'?"

"It would be great!" we said.

When she left we began chatting. Then the blonde from before turned around and faced us.

"My name's Chloe. Sorry for not introducing myself before."

"Its fine." I said. "You want to come to my house?"

She nodded. When we arrived home, mother asked who she was and why we arrived home early. I explained everything to her. She stood there and then she surprised us by making a lot of threats towards Nate. While she continued rambling we excused ourselves to my room. When I opened my room Saki—that's what I named her—came running up to me. I placed my bag down and picked her up. Chloe asked why I named her Saki and I told her that it's the nickname that my parents gave me and the one that Sasuke uses every now and then.

When Chloe was about to leave mother asked if she wouldn't stay for dinner. She refused saying that she's going to have dinner with her parents because they just came back from a trip. Five minutes after she left the doorbell rang. I went to open it. To my surprise it was Sasuke, the guys, Itachi and his parents. Itachi and Sasu had already graduated from college, so now all they have to do is find a job. I wish Sasu luck. Knowing him he'll probably get fired a lot of times. Sasuke asked who the girl that came with us after school was. I had texted Sasuke that we'll be arriving home early and that I'll explain everything later.

"That was Chloe. She was the one who Nate was cheating on me with. She didn't know that I was his girlfriend."

When we began having dinner, Mikoto asked why we arrived early from school. I explained everything to them. It took Naruto, Shikamaru, Neji, Sasu and Itachi to stop Sasuke from leaving the house to find Nate and beat him up. Even when he was calm he wasn't calm. After we finished everyone went to do their thing. I went to the backyard with the girls and the guys tagging along. I sat down on diving board and Sasuke sat behind me. I laid my back against his chest.

After a while we heard mother calling us back inside. When we went back in I felt something next to my leg. I looked down and saw Saki there. I picked her up and brought her nose to my nose. She licked my face. I giggled then stopped when I heard someone chuckling. I turned my head and looked at Sasuke—smiling as he chuckled. I elbowed him and he slightly pushed me back.

Its been a full two months since Nate's been expelled from school. Tsunade and Jaraiya have been trying hard into having both school's board of directors agreeing into uniting both schools.

"What if the rivalry begins all over again?" one argued.

"You can't assume that that'll happen." I argued back. "If you go to my school you'll see some of the students from South Kanoha there—interacting with us." I said calming down. "Give us—both schools—a chance. We've been getting along. The fights have stopped—except for a few, but that is with useless arguments over girls and cheatings. But that's not what matters. What matters is that we've been getting along. So I think we deserve a chance to experience how school life will be with both schools combined."

"Fine. Do as you wish." They said.

A month later people from South Kanoha High began coming to North Kanoha. They decided to keep the North Kanoha High uniform. The schedules changed. Now we have regular gym classes—instead of the self-defense classes. Since Sasuke and the other are a year older than us they will be in different classes. The only classes we have with them are study hall, gym and lunch. As the day went by I was excited. Everyone was getting along. If this kept up, it may be permanent.

When the bell rang—dismissing school for now—I rushed to my locker. When I got it open I took out the books that I was going to need. The girls asked me why I was rushing and I said it was because I wanted to see Sasuke.

"Aw, isn't that sweet." I jumped—dropping my books in the process—and turned around. "Hey."

"Never scare me like that." I said trying to glare at him, but failed miserably. I said bending down and began picking up my books.

"Sorry." He said smirking—helping me pick up my books. That's new—he's smirking and it makes my heart do flips and accelerate so much. "So how was your day?" he asked taking my bag after I put everything in.

"Fine. But what's important is how did your day go guys?"

"Okay. The classes are still boring though." Naruto said.

Hinata stopped dead in her tracks. I asked her what's up, but all she did was point up ahead in front of us. Standing there was Mike. I heard someone growl, but I paid no attention to it. I stared at him and he smiled a wicked smile. I felt all the color in my face leave. Then he left—walking out the gate. I looked at Hinata and she looked back at me. I saw my fear in her eyes.

"How'd he escape?" Ino asked.

"I don't know, but I'm going to find out."

"How?"

"By going to the police station." I said. "Take me there?" I asked Sasuke.

"Sure. Lets go."

"We're all going." Tenten said.

When we arrived I asked if I could talk to the person in charge. When we entered he looked up and looked straight into my eyes. He asked what it was that we wanted. I asked him how Mike had escaped and he said that he was let go because of good behavior. I scoffed at him. He looked at me surprised at my attitude. I replayed everything that had happened with him. He looked at me and told me that people can change over a course of time. I looked at him in disbelief and told him that's not true. When we finished talking to him we began heading out. Then he called Sasuke back inside. We waited at the entrance while he talked to him.

"What is it?" Sasuke had asked.

"We let him go for good behavior, but I think that he's probably planning something. So just be on the look out. If he does anything against her he can go into jail for good."

Sasuke nodded his head and came towards us. Naruto asked him what it was that he wanted. He told us and we just nodded our heads. When we arrived home, mother asked us why we arrived later than usual. Hinata explained everything to her. Mother looked like she was ready to go to war. When dad arrived mother told him everything. He looked like—well I don't know like what.

When I went to bed I had a nightmare. The first one since—well ever. The next day I was going to the convenience store—since it was the weekend. I felt someone behind me, but I paid no attention to it. Big mistake, something covered my mouth and nose and I blacked out. When I woke up again I saw Nate standing in front of me.

"Nate." I said groggy.

"Yep. I want you to meet my brother, Mike."

"Nate we already met. Now time to put an end to you and your boyfriend."

Sasuke:

I was in my room on my computer when mother called me downstairs. The guys decided to go to Sakura's house. I had decided to stay because of homework. When I entered the kitchen, the first thing I noticed was that mother's face was pale. I looked at her. She took a deep breath.

"Rosemarie called and asked if Sakura came here after she came back from the store? I told her no."

"So what if she hasn't come back? She is shopping."

"Yeah, but that was since eleven in the morning and now its seven in the afternoon. She hasn't arrived home in all this time."

When she finished saying that I got a text. I took out my phone and checked it. It was from Sakura. It said:

Sasuke

If you ever want to see your beloved Sakura, then come to the same place as last time. This time come alone. If you don't she will pay dearly. Oh and congrats on uniting both schools. Too bad you guys aren't going to survive long enough too see it last as long as you two wish.

Mike and Nate

I showed mother text and she paled even further. I told her to go to Rosemarie and to tell her. She asked where I was going. I told her that I was going to get Sakura back. I didn't wait to hear what she was going to say. I got on my bike and headed to where they have her. Upon arriving I saw that she was being held by Nate. Then something hit me from behind. I fell face forward. When I got up I faced Mike. I attacked him immediately. When he was down I face Nate. He had pure hatred written on his face. I began to fight him.

I was winning until he pulled a gun out. Honestly what's with these people and guns? He shot it and it hit me in my left shoulder. I saw Sakura tackle him to the ground and then everything went black.

Sakura:

When I saw that Nate shot Sasuke I tackled him to the ground. Mike was out cold for now. When I had taken the gun away from him I threw it away from us. I wrestled with Nate until he was out cold too—then I heard sirens. A cop entered and began to put cuffs over Nate and Mike.

Then I remembered that Sasuke has been shot. "Sasuke!" I said heading to him.

"I'm fine." He said trying to get up.

I shook my head at his attempt. Then an EMT came towards us. One look at Sasuke and he began calling for back up. When they had gotten him on the stretcher they brought him in the ambulance. I asked them to give me the keys to his bike. They handed it to me reluctantly. When they were gone I got on the bike. Sasuke over summer had taken the liberty to teach me how to ride. After that he took me to get my license in order to be able to ride. All I have to do is save enough money to buy a bike. I arrived at Sasuke's house, put his bike away and headed to my house.

When I barged in they all stared at me in shock. I explained everything to them—words coming out as quick as I wanted and some of them didn't even make sense. When I finished they decided to go the hospital. When we arrived we asked the doctor how he was doing.

"The bullet missed his heart. He's fine. He didn't need surgery in order to remove the bullet because it went straight through." I heaved a sigh. "I have a question though."

"Ask away." Mikoto said.

"What are with you guys and these near death experiences?" he asked facing me.

"I don't know." I said. "When can we see him?"

"One of you go in now. Choose wisely." He said smiling a knowing smile.

The others decided that it would be best if I go in. when the doctor came back he took me to Sasuke's room. Upon entering I saw him laying there sleeping. He left to give us some privacy, but what good was that going to do since he's fast asleep. I went and stood by him and began to cry silently.

"Sakura?" I looked up and saw him looking at me.

"I'm sorry. It's all my fault."

"No it's not. Doesn't this give you a sense of déjà vu?" he asked.

"Yeah, except I'm the one that's supposed to be there."

He chuckled and looked away. I stared at him and smiled slightly. My phone rang and I took it out of my pocket. I looked and saw that it was a text from Hinata.

Sakura

Mikoto decided to go home with your parents. The guys and I are going with them. Naruto wanted to see Sasuke, but I convinced him not too. Reason why we're leaving is so you guys can have some quality time together. So you know what you have to do. Tell him how you feel. All it takes is a bit of courage—which you have. Go on. Good luck ;)

Hinata

When I finished, Sasuke's phone rang. He checked and told me that it was a text from Naruto. I sat in the comfy chair that was here. Sasuke read his text. It said:

Teme

Tell Sakura how you feel already. I know you said that she may not feel that way, but when she told us what happened, you didn't see how distressed she was. She looked at if a part of her was missing. And that part is you. So do us all a favor—swallow your pride and tell her how you feel. If you don't then I will. And don't think that I won't.

Naruto

When he finished reading his text he looked at me and blushed slightly. We sat there in silence for a while. Then the doctor came back in. he told Sasuke that his family had gone home. He asked him if he was fine and Sasuke said that he was. When the doctor left he looked at me.

"Sakura" I looked at him "I have something to tell you."

"What is it?" I encouraged.

"I-I really li-like you." I stared at him in shock. "But if you don't feel the same way then its alright."

"Sasuke shut up and listen. Its not that I don't like it's the opposite, okay. I feel the same way."

He grabbed my hand and brought me closer. I stared at him and he stared right back. They our lips met in a sweet embrace. The kiss was perfect. He tilted his head and deepened the kiss. We had to break our kiss when it was time we had air. I looked at him and he looked right back. He moved over and patted the space next to him. I looked at him and asked him if it was fine. He nodded his head. When I was comfortable I began falling asleep.

When I woke up again I looked around and then my face landed on Sasuke's. He was already awake looking at me. I blushed and hid my face in his chest. Then the door opened and there was a whistle. I looked up and saw Hinata and Naruto at the doorway. Hinata had a knowing smile and Naruto was grinning like the buffoon he is—then Naruto broke out laughing. I glared at him, but he didn't shut up. I looked at Hinata and she nodded. She whacked Naruto on the head.

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