Chapter Thirteen

A/N: See I'm updating regularly again. Well thanks for the reviews even though it's not a lot, but I'm aware that you can only review once per chapter. And if you haven't reread chapter twelve yet, then I recommend you do because I updated a new version yesterday. But here's chapter thirteen for everyone!

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Beta-read by: Lilac Queen

Sasuke leaned down so close that Sakura could feel his hot breath fanning against her face. She felt herself step backwards, bumping into the railing. She was cornered. "S-Sasuke?"

"Hn." Sasuke's reply began to tickle her neck; his shoulders were touching hers as pools of onyx made her feet turn to jelly. Her heart began to race, speeding up with every ticking second. Blood rushed to her face as it heated up. For sure, Sakura looked even worse than the Hyuuga heiress. If Sakura wasn't trying to return to her regular self, she was sure she would have fainted right on the spot. Slowly, Sasuke began leaning in closer and closer, as if to kiss her, but he stopped just inches away from her lips, "Tch, annoying."

Sasuke backed away and coolly walked back inside, leaving an embarrassed and enraged rosette. "Why you asshole, I could just wring that neck of yours Uchiha! What a Chicken-ass jerk!"

Little did she know, Sasuke heard every single word she had growled out. Just like before though, Sasuke proceeded walking down the hallway, smirking in amusement at the rosette's foul mouth. 'Hn, I wonder where Daisuke gets that foul mouth of his from?'

Sakura was currently sprawled across her bed, and sighed for what seemed like the hundredth time ever since they came back from lunch. The "incident" between Sasuke kept on replaying again and again in her mind like song that of a broken cassette. Suddenly, she felt her cheeks flare up as the memory of Sasuke leaning in closer, so close..."What are you doing Sakura? Snap out of it!"

"Hn, talking to yourself is a bad habit. People will think you're psycho, especially since you have pink hair too."

Sakura stopped her internal turmoil and faced the Uchiha at the door, "Shut up, Uchiha."

"Shut up is not a nice word, Sakura nee-chan," Sasuke mocked as he walked over and stood at the side of the bed. "Hn, I think we know where Daisuke gets his language from, ne?"

Sakura sent a glare towards his direction, which had significant meaning of 'Shut it before I shut it for you.' What irked her even more was the smirk that made its way to his face, a mocking gesture. You didn't know how much she wanted to wipe that sorry smirk off of his face.

"Nee-chan! Nii-san!" Daisuke came running at top speed, smiling brightly at the two of them. He tackled Sasuke with just enough force that it caused the both of them to go toppling onto the bed that Sakura was so peacefully occupying, thus creating a human sandwich; with Sakura on the bottom, Sasuke in the middle, and Daisuke on top. But that wasn't all what happened.

Sakura eyes widen into big saucers as she felt a pair of lips brush past hers, Sasuke's to be exact. Time seemed to stop right there at the moment, the duo stared at each other shocked. For the second time today, she felt herself heat up. Letting out an awkward laugh, Sakura slid off the bed. "Uhh..."

Sasuke too stood up and coughed, turning his head to the side as he felt his face heat up. "Hn."

Daisuke looked at Sakura intently, "Nee-chan ...are you blushing?" Then he faced Sasuke, squinting slightly, and found a tint of pink on Sasuke's pale face. "Nii-san, so are you. Is Nii-san and Nee-chan sick?"

"Oh, we're not sick. It's just really hot in here." Sakura lied, hoping that Daisuke would take the bet.

"Hot? But Nee-chan, we have the AC on and you have the ceiling fan on too. It's actually like a freezer in here." Daisuke commented, rubbing his arm and shivering.

"Well..."

"Hn, why did you come in here, Daisuke?" Sasuke questioned after he managed to suppress his blush.

"Huh? Oh! Can Nii-san and Nee-chan take me to the market and get ice cream?"

"Ice cream?" Just the thought of sweets made his stomach churn, for him it was like eating brussel spouts.

"But Nii-san," Daisuke pleaded. "Wait! Nee-chan, you like ice cream right? Make Sasuke take us."

"Well, of course, ice cream is a girl's best friend," Sakura agreed, smiling as she carried Daisuke.

Daisuke raised an eyebrow, quite an amusing sight. "But I thought...diamonds were a girl's best friend."

A musical laughter filled the room, "Aww, you're too cute Daisuke. Yes, diamonds are a girl's best friend, but for Nee-chan, ice cream is her best friend."

"Nee-chan," Daisuke said, "you're not like the rest."

"And I'm proud of it."

Daisuke hugged her close and tight, resting his head on the nape of her neck. "That's what makes you special."

"Yes, it is, Daisuke, it is." Sakura murmured into his raven hair as she returned the boy's hug.

Somehow between Sakura's pleading and Daisuke's puppy dog faces, they've convinced him to go out for ice cream with them. The ice cream man handed Sasuke their cones, and Sasuke handed him a twenty and began walking away.

"Young man, your change." The ice cream man called out for his attention. This caused Sasuke some déjà vu. A quick memory replayed itself at the time as Sakura once said those same words. Smirking, he replied, "Hn, keep the change."

This time though, the man nodded and muttered a quick 'thanks'. Sasuke then made his way towards the tables; he scouted for one that Sakura and Daisuke occupied. Out of his peripheral vision, he saw Daisuke waving. They were sitting at a white picnic table with a red and blue umbrella. Sasuke handed Sakura her strawberry ice cream, then handed Daisuke his cotton candy one. "Thank you, Nii-san!"

"Hn," Sasuke replied before he took out his phone to pass the time. About five minutes later, he felt someone staring. 'Hn, probably some fangirl.' Surprisingly though, even after another five minutes that feeling didn't go anyway. Looking up, Sasuke found a pair of emerald eyes staring at him with an incredulous look. "What?"

"You didn't buy any ice cream?" Sakura questioned in a shock tone, as if it was the end of the world.

"Aa."

"Why?"

"Because I hate sweets."

"Why?"

"Sweets are gross."

"Why?" Now Daisuke had added himself into the conversation, smiling behind his cone. He knew quite well that Sasuke wasn't fond with the word 'why' because another why would follow right after. It was common sense.

"It's like eating brussel sprouts."

"Why?"

"Hn," Sasuke grunted as he tried to keep his cool. That single three letter word made annoyed to no end. "Just eat your ice cream."

"Why?" Sakura smirked; she knew she had pushed his buttons.

Immediately, a glare was sent her way as Sasuke growled, "Sa-ku-ra."

"Okay, okay." Sakura laughed, raising her hands up in defense. "I'll stop."

"Hn, annoying."

Her emerald eyes narrowed, "What did you say?"

"You're annoying."

"Annoying?"

"Hn."

"Don't you dare 'hn' me Uchiha." Now it her turn to be annoyed, her patience was running thin.

Smirk. "Hn."

"Why you son of a-,"

"Ah uh," Sasuke smirk widen, "There's a little kid here. Foul language is a no-no Nee-chan."

"My apologies Nii-san, why don't I treat you to some ice cream in return ne?" Sakura was about to stuff her ice cream in Sasuke's mouth 'til he grabbed her wrist, so instead, his nose was smudged. And her plan totally backfired when Sasuke moved her wrist that was holding the cone; it left a streak of strawberry ice cream from her nose to her chin.

"Hn, my apologies Nee-chan." Then Sasuke made a dash for the lake, running as far away as he can from the angry rosette. But Sakura was hot on his tail, on the way passing by a trash can, she threw her cone away. "Uchiha, you better hope you don't get out run!"

Soon after, Daisuke too threw his cone away and began running after the two teens.

Sakura was a mere foot away, when Sasuke made an abrupt stop and tackled her into the water. She let out a shriek as they hit the cold water, "Sasuke!"

"Your fault," Sasuke handed her a hand and pulled her up.

"My fault? What did I do? I didn't do anything-Eep!' Sakura couldn't finish her sentence when a wave came crashing in, making her lose her balance. Luckily, Sasuke had a firm grasp on her arms to keep her from being washed away. "Thanks..."

"Hn."

"Uhh...I think we should get going. It's getting dark."

"Aa."

They were in the parking lot when Sakura said, "You guys go ahead to the car. I'll be back in a few."

"Hn," Daisuke looked up at her, "Where are you going Nee-chan?"

"Restroom,"

"Oh, we'll see you in a bit then.'

Sakura nodded as she walked away.

"Hn, let's go Daisuke." Sasuke began walking to his car with Daisuke now at his side.

Twenty minutes had passed and still no sign of the rosette. Sasuke sighed, 'Hn, where the hell is she?' He pulled out his phone to sent her a text message and received one, it was from Sakura. He opened it and read:

'Hey! You guys go on home first; I'll meet you guys at home. I met some of my old friends and relatives. We're going to talk over dinner. Bye!'

Sasuke raised an eyebrow, but nonetheless he started the engine and headed for the lake house.

"What about Nee-chan?" Daisuke questioned in alarm.

"She met up with some friends, she'll be home later." Sasuke replied.

For some strange reason, apprehension seeped inside him as the ominous thunder storm clouds came in, giving a sense of foreboding danger. The feeling didn't go away even for a bit for the whole ride, if anything, it rose to its peak as it started pouring.

"Nii-san?"

"Hn?"

"Is everything alright? Will Nee-chan be okay?" Daisuke asked in a quiet voice. His voice hinted insecurity.

"Aa."

"Are you sure, Nii-san?"

"Hn," Sasuke replied but truth to be told, he wasn't so sure himself.

A/N: Haha, I'm so mean, another-ish cliffhanger. Shorter than usual but I hope it satisfies your guys needs ;) REVIEW!

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