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Sakura Pov
I sat in my room waiting for my mother. She is supposed to be talking to me about something, or at least coming to see me, she has not confronted me since my whole accident. She may not love as much as the others, but coming to see me is important for our relationship. So she told Aimi to get me presentable for tea. She will probably be coming to speak with me about the occurring events...or Sasuke.
My mother must be an once curious to how I almost died, or ended up in a sea of blood passed the other night. I would worry, even if this person was not my favorite of all my companions, but then if she were to ask what would I tell her? Rin came marching to my room randomly, blinded with what I think envy? That Rin was so angry she took her frustrations out on me with violence? I could never.
I will just have to lie, and say that I fell with the pin in my hand, then later the pin came into contact with my skin. I don't have the heart to tell on Rin, I love her, she was wrong and she knows i, that is enough of punishment.
But then there is the topic of Sasuke, who I feel my mother would not appreciate. She has an ear for gossip of any kind, but when it is her own children she frowns upon it. I saw Sasuke's mother as Sasuke left the field this morning. I even saw that her and Sasuke discussed something, causing Sasuke to look annoyed. Duchess Uchiha may have over thought the situation and told my mother that Sasuke and I...meet with each other.
Or Sasuke confessed everything to his mother and she told my mother. He confessed that he saw me in the bathroom that one morning, or the morning I was in the field in my too showy white dress, and when he kissed me as I woke conscience from my injuries. He told his mother all the risky little accidents that have conspired over the course of their stay.
No, he wouldn't. I know very little about Sasuke, as much as I should know more for whats happened, but I know his pride is everything. He would never do anything to defile it, even if it means keeping his little mistakes to the grave.
Still I hope that isn't it, my mother will not be as pleased about any of this. Sasuke or Rin, she will take both to such extreme extents.
I continued to debate about the many reasons why maybe my mother came to talk with me about, until I saw my mother standing at the door. I was so lost in thought I did not even see her walk in.
"Hello, mother." I said with my voice sounding squeaky. I must look so guilty, despite in all this I am the victim.
"Sakura, I need to talk with you." She said as she walked toward the tea table. Every step she made created a rattle from the floor, and cause the tea in my cup to ripple.
She took her seat in the lavish chair, and poured herself a cup a cup of tea. She then directly after asked a maid to fetch her some wine, which to me is a waste. Why create this tea and cake spread then ask for wine too. The servant shook her head and went to get the red liquid my mom so clearly should not drink.
"Sakura, as you know every year the king holds a coming of age party for all the young subjects in court." My mother stated rather blandly, taking a sip of her tea not even looking at me.
"I do." I said this was nothing like what I thought she was coming to discuss. If anything, this is a vast improvement to the conversation topics I thought were going to be settled.
"Well, do you remember Rin's?' She said again not looking at me, but to her cup.
"Yes, she looked so pretty." I answered mechanically, it is hard to talk about Rin right now, I love her and she does not deserve any trouble from me, but it is still a tough topic.
"Well now it's your turn." Her face was glowing with joy when she finally looked at me for the first time during this conversation, I never seen my mother so happy…about me anyways.
"Really?" I questioned. It is an honor for anyone to be part of the celebration, girls or boys, but that requires attention. If you are part of the selected group of young adults that are chosen to be part of this ceremony attention is thrown everywhere. Attention I would gladly give away.
The more I pondered the idea of being part of the ceremony, the more I wished to not be part of it. The ceremony is just so you can meet someone to court you or for boys someone to court. It is a ceremony the king holds for young adults in his court, to start their futures; a ceremony that insures the king of future heirs to his favorite family in court. To keep the line of people of high stature long.
I do not need this ceremony or anyone, I am plenty content with what I have now. I do not know if Sasuke is courting me, or something along those lines, but it is true I am taken with him. He may not be taken with me, as I am with him, but I have no eyes for anyone else. I was never one to wish for male attention, so the little I have will do just fine.
"Yes! It is Kasuka and Sasuke's year too! They are part of the selected party as well." My mother very happily proclaimed, breaking me of my trail of thought.
"That is good, I can't wait to see Kasuka be the life of the event." I said trying to distract my mother from the subject of Sasuke. I do not want to go there, at least today. Especially since I am not even sure what we are doing. Especially, since we could get in trouble for what we are doing.
She chuckled, this making her sound ten years younger. I never noticed how my mother is looking her age nowadays. She seems stressed lately. I must be so caught up in my world, I forgot she has her own.
"Of course, and Sasuke will probably be surrounded by every girl in the event, could you imagine them swarming around him like flies. The girl that catches his attention must have to be stunning to catch his attention. He is so cold, it must really take something to make him even look at her" My mother continued to laugh.
Soon I felt a cloud cover my head what my mother is saying is true. Whoever Sasuke lays his eyes on, must be beautiful. I am not that, I am not even average, if anything, and Sasuke will have the most gorgeous girls fighting for a stare from him. I thought it would be just Sasuke and I, but now he is being presented to other girls. I was just lucky. He is stuck in this house with me. When he is free, in court, beautiful girls will flock around him. I will be nothing, but the girl who let him live in her house.
He will forget about me and surely meet someone worthwhile. I looked down into my tea, trying to hide my hurt from my mother, and the tears I feel start to arise n my eyes.
"This is great! I have the maids searching for an amazing dress for you! You will look lovely." My mother splashed with energy, this little stroke of attention makes me feel a bit happier, despite my sudden sadness.
My mother continued to blabber until she saw the time on the clock on the wall.
"Oh I have to go! Goodbye Sakura." My mother left leaving me in the large tea room alone suddenly to fall deeper into my emotions.
When I heard the door close I let the tears fall. Sasuke is going to forget about me, he will meet someone else. He will come to my house, see me and rave about another girl. I will be nothing but the girl who was a stepping stool for him. He may not even like me now, but I certainly like him. He is my first anything. I've never felt this way before, but then again when have I ever really felt anything about anyone.
I cried late into the afternoon until Kasuka entered my room.
"Sakura, come one you can get out of bed. I want to show you my training with Sasuke!" Kasuka beamed, clearly very excited to show me what Sasuke has taught him.
I nodded my head. I was in my teal dress from before. I let my hair be, too distracted to care for it. I just put on a fake smile for my dear brother and followed him to the training area, where him and Sasuke spend most if their time.
We walked to the training grounds. Kasuka was ranting about how much stronger he is now. I just smiled and tried my best to listen. My mind was cluttering with the thoughts of Sasuke courting another girl, not caring for me.
Apparently I was in my daze too long, Kasuka was pinching me to see if I was paying attention. "Saks do I have your attention?" He asked.
"I'm sorry Kasuka, my mind wondered." I said looking down to the ground, trying to hide my depression.
"It's okay I was just thinking you zoned out." He said smiling tugging me to the training field.
"Here sit, you shouldn't be on your feet for too long." Kasuka guided me to the grass. I sat and watched him. I love Kasuka. If anything I should be happy about the ceremony for him.
Kasuka was training for about fifteen minutes until Sasuke waltzed into the training area.
I felt my heart pound, and my body started to ache. My head was heavy, and I felt the tears creep to me once again. The previous thoughts of being forgotten traveled back into my brain.
"Ready?" Sasuke said not noticing me.
"Yea! But Sakura is here so it can't be for too long." Kasuka said pointing at me.
"Ok." Sasuke said looking at me. "You are not going to get sick from the heat are you?" Sasuke said to me.
"N-no." I said not bothering to look at him. I sat in the grass plucking at the weeds and flowers, I didn't even bother looking at him for his reaction.
Sasuke and Kasuka were fighting. Sasuke's arm bashed into Kasuka's face and he fell to the floor.
I felt panic come over me. I raced to Kasuka and picked up his head checking for no blood. Dear god what are they trying to accomplish. Kasuka laughed and I heard Sasuke snicker a little too.
"Sakura it's ok, this is what training is. Sometimes he hits me, sometimes I hit him." Sasuke reassured.
"Yea, Saks I'm ok." Kasuka said smiling. I felt stupid so I sat back down, looking to the ground, heart still pounding from thinking Kasuka was hurt.
Sasuke and Kasuka stopped for a few minutes. When I looked up Sasuke was shirtless. I blushed, my face turning so red it hurt. I quickly decided to look low to the ground at their feet, so I wouldn't have to see Sasuke's chest.
The two finished training,but I didn't notice I was to busy thinking of Sasuke with beautiful girls swarming around him, beautiful girls that were not me at he coming of age cermony.
I felt a hand around my arm. I looked up to see Sasuke, Kasuka left. Did I really space out for that long, I even missed Kasuka's exit.
"Sakura, you seem distraught. Do you feel ok?" Sasuke asked helping stand from the grass. I just nodded. Not sure what to say.
"You aren't. What is it?" He asked as I brushed all the plants and dirt off my dress.
"I-I'm is fine." I said not able to look at him.
He looked at me with worried eyes. He took my chin and made me look up at him. I felt terrible about him leaving me soon, he will. There are thousands of pretty girls out there and I'm nothing.
I like him so much, and I realized this when he kissed me suddenly. My eyes going wide. Sasuke stopped and looked down at me. I was in the midst of my blushing and worry, I looked upa t him to see him smirking. It only made me blush kissed me again making his grip on me a lot stronger, pulling me closer into him. It was wonderful, and I wished it could stay this way, if only I didn't know that he didn't mean anything by it.
I cried as he kissed me. When he felt my tears on my cheeks he let go, and had an expression of confusion plastered on his face.
"Sakura, did I do something wrong?" Sasuke said, tipping my chin up to make me look into his eyes.
He really didn't do anything, at least not yet. It is just me scared of being hurt. I feel worse now because I'm not even giving him a chance to maybe tell me or express anything. I always thought he didn't like me, but he might. I know this is a hopeful thought, but if I don't think this way, I will not be able to function near him. Especially when he does things like this.
I kept trying to think this, but all the flashes of the girls surrounding him came back and my tears became worse. I couldn't answer his question.
"Sakura, fine I didn't know I was forcing myself on you. I will never do this again, clearly you don't want me to be with you this way." Sasuke barked as he let go of his grip of me. I looked up suddenly to see him with a death glare directed at nothing as he began to storm away from me.
I ran to him with all my speed, even his walking is fast. I looked at him and grabbed him by the arm. He stopped and looked at me with darkness and what looked hate. I've seen Sasuke in a nasty mood, but never murderous. His expression mirrored Rin's when she cut me.
"Sasuke." That was all that I could muster. Hugging him by his back, as tears flowed onto his naked torso.
"What?" He said with no tolerance in his voice, pushing me off of him. He clearly now wanted to get away fro me.
"Do it again." I said as he looked at me with confusion.
"You cried it seemed you didn't want anything to do with me." He said looking down at me, still angry, but with traces of confusion.
"I-I was thinking and something got me upset that's all." I said.
"Of what?" He said getting down on his knees so he could be at almost eye level with me.
"You…" I said quietly trying not to look him in the eyes, I looked around to make sure no one was around us that I wasn't aware of.
"Me? You just said it was okay for me to be near you…to kiss you." He said taking my face in his hands, wiping a tear away with his thumb.
"It is... I was thinking of you at the coming of age event courting another girl." I said feeling silly and selfish. I knew right when I said it I shouldn't have, I shouldn't have confessed how I felt, a lady never should share her true feelings.
He looked at me with a stoic expression.
"Well that is…I want to say stupid. I never pay attention to anyone. Why would I court someone at a party, when other people can see. Please I don't give a shit about that, if I want someone I'll take them on my own time." He said rolling his eyes.
This made me feel worse, he is saying he has no problem courting another girl it just can not be in public.
"Besides why would I court two women? In the end you have one so it is just childish to bite off more than you can chew." Sasuke said with his usual not caring voice.
"Two women?" I'm very hurt and confused at this moment. He has been courting another woman already? Then why is he bothering with me? Oh god I just want to go hide in my room with Aimi and Kasuka away from all this.
"You?" He said. At this point the two of us probably have no clue what is going on, I certainly don't. I'm just so over whelmed with emotions i can hardly think straight.
"Me?" I just stuttered with a blush and a sqeak.
"Hn. Yea why would I court another girl when I'm trying to court you." Sasuke said not looking at me.
This made me feel much happier. He is trying to court me. With that one statement all my worry and stress left me. I tried to say something, but nothing was coming out.
"Is that okay?" Sasuke said in his usual tone, and he was smirking. Sasuke put his arms around my waist and pulled me close to him. All i could feel was relief. I didn't know Sasuke affected me so much, but I'm so happy I at least now now what is happening between us.
"Mhm." Was the best I could say, I was so nervous and relieved, I couldn't get my voice to work. Sasuke just snickered as my eyes widened as I saw him getting closer.
"Do you like your eyes?" Sasuke sad randomly, while he is 3 inches from my face.
"My eyes?" I questioned, I have no clue at what he is talking about.
"Yes, I drew them in your sketchbook. I'm not a good artist, but I had inspiration." Sasuke said softly.
"Those were my eyes?" I questioned, they looked so fake and beautiful those eyes he drew, my eyes are just average.
"Yea." He said, and with that he kissed me.
This time I tried my best to respond, I was a little more prepared.
We did this for about five minutes until I saw Rin in the back of my eye. She was standing there with Itachi stunned. Itachi seemed a little more subtle, but surprised.
Sasuke did not notice until I shook him off. Sasuke looked at me annoyed, but then saw who was behind us.
He let go and was emotionless when we saw our older siblings standing there with crossed arms. Thank god Kasuka wasn't there to witness Sasuke and my scene. He would have beat Sasuke to a pulp, but I having Rin will do that to me later.
"Well I didn't know you two were busy. We will leave if you want." Itachi said with a dull expression, it must be an Uchiha habit to not ever show any emotion.
Rin stood there almost lifeless, but not angry as if she had just been punched in the gut. I feel terrible she did hurt me for Sasuke in a way and here I am…kissing him. The more you think about it, she might be the victim...not me.
Sasuke stood picking me up with him. After he made sure I regained my balance he wiped off all the dirt he must have collected from putting his knees on the ground.
"No, why did you come out." Sasuke asked with a touch of fury in his eyes. He was not pleased that Itachi and Rin interrupted us, it was as clear as day. Sasuke, I know, is big about getting what he wants when he wants it, and they just ruined it for him.
"Well our parents told us to come get you both, both of your outfits are ready for the coming of age ceremony. You both have to go try them on to see if they fit and what not. We also have to find Kasuka have you seen him?" Rin retorted mechanically, not looking at me or Sasuke.
"N-No I'm sorry Rin, would you like me help?" I asked. I am so selfish to have Sasuke, i need to make up for it.
"No thank you, I will go search you two go try on your new clothes." Rin said as she walked away, no longer having the pep in her step she usually has.
Itachi stood smiling at us both with crossed arms.
"Be careful, if Lord Haruno sees you two…expressing your feelings you will both be in deep shit." Itachi said with no emotion in his voice, just like Sasuke.
" I am being a gentleman, trust me." Sasuke slithered that comment back to Itachi with a smirk.
They both looked each other in the eyes and showed annoyance and hate in them.
"I know, but you do know at some point someone will see and you will have to explain. Isn't it the rules that you speak to Sakura's father first for his permission for you to court his daughter, and go kissing her? She is a little younger than you, and you two aren't betrothed." Itachi stated giving it right back to Sasuke.
Sasuke rolled his eyes.
"It is. I will have to get to that." Sasuke said with hate. The two brothers really do not get along. They are just battling to see who is alpha male.
"Also mother and father." Itachi nagged.
"Mother knows." Sasuke said, now signaling Itachi away.
"She does well. I guess you both should go do as you were told." Itachi said.
Sasuke faced me and I nodded trying to give him a light smile. Telling him to go tell me father, before I get in deep trouble from Rin.
When we both looked back Itachi was gone, like he just went with the wind…it was amazing I wish I could do that…
Sasuke then pouted and ran to the house leaving me…. a complete gentleman for sure.
Sasuke Pov
I walked back to my room to find mother and father standing with a new black suit in their hands. They were standing far away from each other, my father seemed distant staring at the maid that was adjusting the mirror so I can try on the suit. My mother watched him with pain in her eyes, but then smiled at me wiggling the suit in her hands.
"Is that what I'm wearing?" I asked trying to fake interest in the suit, I don't give a shit about a damn suit for an annoying ceremony I don't want to attend, and it is hard to not be distracted by my parents obvious fight. They clearly are in a bad place, with my father's new bastard on the way. I don't think I have ever seen them in such a dark place.
"Yes! Now Sasuke we need to talk about the ceremony. Do you know the main reason of the Coming of Age Ceremony at court?" My mother squeaked, asking for me to take a seat next to her on the table in my room.
"No…." Where is she getting at with this. Yes, of course I have been to a coming of age ceremony, we are Uchihas...the king is an Uchiha. We, as a family, have to attend almost every event, but I never really cared enough to find the purpose.
"Son, the ceremony is so you court a girl, you are at the age where young adults become parents, create a family, and find a life long partner. You are an Uchiha, you need to keep the line going" My father stated matter-of-factly. I didn't know he was in the conversation, but he went straight to the point. He must have been done looking at the maid's ass, and ready to actually do a fatherly thing.
"Hn ok." I said taking the clothes from my mother's hands, to inspect what the suit actually looks like up close.
"Fugaku, Sasuke is already in the process of courting a girl!" My mother yelped, then looking at me with an apologetic look. She just threw me to the dogs.
"What?" He looked at me with a glare, but his voice still sounded uncaring. He walked over to me and his wife near the bed, crossing his hands in his chest.
Damn, mother fucker now they both know. Now my father will tell Sakura's. No he doesn't know it's Sakura. Now moms just keep your mouth shut. My father will most certainly be angry, he would have liked to know about her first. He likes to take charge, even with situations he isn't involved in. He will annoy Sakura to no end after this either, if he knows it's her.
"Yes with Sakura! Isn't it great!" My mother said stood from the bed taking my father's hands and he took in my mother in a sort of embrace. They were happy together, for the first time in a while, because of me. If this little bit of news changes them in this type of way, I will lie everyday about things like this to make them happy.
"Sasuke keep you know…. courting, although her father has not told me about this. It is strange I would think Lord Haruno would tell me." My father said with a confusing tone, one he often never uses.
"He doesn't know." I said lowly not looking at them, not being able to look in either of their eyes. I know I should go speak to Lord Haruno, but hey I wanted Sakura and I didn't want to wait for someone else to decide if I could have her. I should have asked before today, yes, am I sorry? No.
What Itachi said is true; the girl's father should always be the first to know so he could give his permission. If I ask him now and he doesn't give me permission I'm already pretty attached to Sakura…as weird as that is to admit. He would completely fuck me over if he doesn't let me have her. When I want something, I have it. Besides Uchihas are much more dignified then the Harunos. He should be proud his daughter was...pleasant enough to look at to catch my attentions.
My parents had their mouths gaped open, I knew they would respond this way.
"Sasule tell him! Now!" My mother rushed me out the door before I could try on the new clothes or even have a say in the manner, and she pushed me towards Lord Haruno's corridor.
I guess I have to tell him…It is official everyone but Sakura's parents and Kasuka know, this is such an annoying obstacle. Why can't I just do what I want with Sakura then later, just announce a wedding or something, I don't know how most courtships ends, but can't I tell everyone this shit when needed. Right now she and I are very new.
I walked to Lord Haruno's office slowly. I never get scared of freaked out of anything, but this whole scenario is making me almost tremble. I hate things were I know I am not in control in whether I win or loose. He could always reject me. I would no longer court Sakura…and that would be shitty because I'm almost content with this. It's hard for me to feel comfortable about anyone, so this is a big deal.
I arrived at his headquarters and knocked on his door with strength. I cannot seem nervous. Who wants to give their daughter to a man that can't stand on his own two feet. Well I can without problem, and I'll make sure he knows it.
Hell I'm strong, manly, smart, good looking, sly, wealthy, royal, persuasive, I am god-like in everything what is there not to like. I mean that list could go on forever I mean look at me. I hate to sound arrogant, but any Uchiha is a prime example what a man should be.
There is no way Lord Haruno would reject me from his daughter. He should be asking me to be with his daughter. I mean he should be proud his daughter caught me eye. I know if I had a daughter and someone like me courted her I would pat myself on the back for passing on good genes.
I knocked on her father door for what seemed a good two minutes. I finally heard Lord Haruno get up from whatever he was doing to come to the door.
He got a servant open the door. A young maid opened the door. She looked about Rin's age. Her hair was messy and her clothes were disheveled. I saw Lord Haruno he was buttoning up his shirt. The girl was blushing and looking at the floor. The two clearly have been doing something.
Lord Haruno was fucking his maid…how am I going to tell Sakura this? Or even Lady Haruno? I mean I have to. If I were to tell anyone it should be Sakura.
She probably doesn't have a clue of what her father's doing…poor Sakura … poor Lady Haruno.
Well my father did the same thing it is not that uncommon, but I'm positive Sakura has no clue.
Lord Haruno looked up to see me with surprise. He sat in his desk with poise and pride, as if he did not just fornicate with a really young servant.
"Sasuke what are you doing here?" He asked with his right eyebrow up to the roof of his head.
"I'm here to ask you something." I said with an even tone, trying to come off more cold then usual.
"Please Sasuke you are like a son to me, whatever it is I'm sure I can help, please sit." Lord Haruno said pointing to the chair in front of his desk.
I sat in a chair and looked him right in the eyes.
"Lord Haruno I want your permission to court Sakura." I said with pride.
He just looked at me with his eyebrow reaching even higher and gave me a glare.
AN: Hey hoped you like it! Whoosh its finally official Sasuke and Sakura yea! Whoosh now we pray that Lord Haruno says its ok! Please review and I hope you look forward to the next chapter! Have a pleasant day...or night. Most people read fan fiction at night so.