Chapter 15
"You're kidding me. He actually brought the girl with him."
"Ah young love, I say." Kakashi snickered.
Tsunade let out a sigh as she leaned forward on the balcony hedges, hand held a glass of strong red liquor.
"Yes Yes … young love! … Youthful young love! But I can't believe it's Sasuke." A man with the similar hair cut as Lee stood next to Tsunade with his arms spread wide, chest heaved out to take in the fresh air of youthful love.
"You said it Gai." Kakashi stood near.
"Weren't we such a group before? Those were the days." 'Until …' Tsunade continued to gaze passionately at the young groupie making noises below. Her expression darkened at the memories of the times before.
Kakashi filled up his glass once more then joined the two leaning on the hedge. "You know … Neji and Sasuke resemble their fathers a lot."
"Hm." Gai was now silent, deep in thought. "Yes … much, very much."
"Cheh. Neji would have been so much more if he would just let his stupid amateur mind releases the thought of beating Sasuke."
"Kakashi. You know these two." Tsunade took a long sip from his glass.
"When did it start again … this battle between the two?"
"More of a one side battle. The Uchiha brat could care less. It always seemed to be an amusement for him." Tsunade shook her head.
Gai gave a rude hiccup. "Sorry. Well, judging from working by his father side all these years. That kid is like a ninety-nine percent replica of his old man. His youthful, young life mar from the beginning." He took the whole bottle and chugged it down. "Hic. Letting his hair grew like that. I always mistaken him for a girl whenever he walks around with his hair fluttered around." He was making funny hand movement of flowing hair.
"Yea yea yea…" Kakashi joined in, nodding nonstop in agreement. "Have you ever compared between the two who would make a better girl just from their appearance."
"I say Neji. His hair! "
"Fuck No. Look at Sasuke. He's like a full copy of his mother's face." This silver hair man was no less drunk.
"Like helz. At least that brat got hormone. For twenty years I haven't seen Neji done anything other than sprouting hair in places." Gai waved his bottle around at the equally drunk Kakashi.
"What?!" Kakashi was surprised.
"What!? … Hot springs!" He explained.
As the two men slotted on the floor, drunk, Tsunade narrowed her eyes at the sight of …
[…]
'Itachi.'Sasuke lowered his head a bit, hiding his bloody shot eyes, glaring.
The sound of a pin dropped could be heard miles away at the moment.
Itachi let out his velvet, mind killing voice. "How are you lil bro? I've arrived home in haste but such luck I have, just in time." Lightly chuckle. "I didn't even get a chance to inform you. Oh, who do we have here?" His hand reached out to the pink hair girl, who intimately stood beside his little brother. Pair of green emerald widely opened, gawking at the man before them. 'Sasuke-kun's b-brother?'
Tall man, with mid length-hair in a low ponytail, added a light reddish tint to his black locks. His eyes were wearied but sharp. Sakura felt a certain urge to back away frighteningly. But as soon as his face showered her mind with his alluring smile. She calmed down.
"Hn." Sasuke swiftly pulled Sakura away before Itachi got a chance to shake her tiny hand. "She's my girlfriend. Sakura Tenshi."He replied without a second thought, not caring to introduce his 'brother' to Sakura.
"Noooooooooooooooooooooo!" Lee abruptly sat up from his flat fallen body. Sadly, it was only to be knocked down again by the surprised Ino. She quickly retracted her leg to return toward Shikamaru.
Naruto choked on his glass. He was the only person to know that Sakura randomly appeared in his house, uncertain of the reason why. But he had been keeping that part secretive. Now, he would probably die with it buried in his mind. Knowing a light slip would cause scary mayhem.
"Are you alright? Don't drink too fast. Not at a time like this." Hinata lightly tapped on her boyfriend's back helping him eased his pain. He gave her a reassuring wave.
Ino smiled sweetly at Sasuke's response and pinched Shikamaru's arm when he snorted.
All eyes were gaping wide. More tearing cries whimpered in the background. And the whispers began...
"So she's his..."
'Girlfriend …'
"It can't be. She can't be his ..."
'Girlfriend!'
"Sasu-sama has a-!"
'Girlfriend!'
Sakura was staggered in place by Sasuke's simple statement.
'Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend Girlfriend.'
His grip tightened around the girl, keeping her from fallen on the ground from her weak posture. His eyes stared straightly into his brother who calmly gazed at the couple.
"Cough Cough Cough…"
No one seemed to pay an ounce of attention to main host.
"E-ehem!" Neji, annoyed from the distracting occurrence, used his own personal assistance to retrieve attention from the crowd back to him. The brown hair man bow his head in polite. "Everything is in set and ready. Master Neji."
"Ah." Neji turned to his father and bowed respectively to the elder men before him.
"Please excuse me." He calmly walked toward the podium where the center slide stage was set up. In the middle was the covered glass case. Tenten closely followed behind him while the other staff members were carrying Lee inside to tend his bleeding nose. All thanks to Ino. His mouth wouldn't stop whimpering out how dreadful it was for Sakura's fate, being Sasuke's ...
The surrounding lights of the estate were lowered to brighten up the center stage where Neji was stepping up.
The screen of the slide started.
"Good evening Gentlemen and Ladies. Honorable guests of today. I am very pleased to see you attended tonight's event in a short timely notice." He gave a slight polite nod at the crowd. "After half a year over seas, we have completed the next astonishing step to prepare launching the new project of the Hyuuga Corps." He signaled Tenten to uncover the piece of clothe over the glass case. "Hyuuga's Artic Conservation Resort!" Neji proudly introduced the miniature model of his new project.
Within the glass case was a detail sculpture of Denali National Park, newly acquired by him, with high tech buildings, an ice city with the most prominent style.
"We will start constructing this resort within the next coming season. This resort is created to target …" Neji continued to lavish the minds of the guests with his intriguing development.
"…There will be synthetic beach cover within a dome. The guests can feel the actual breezing sensation of the open shore under the snow covering mountain peaks…"
Sasuke stood, uninterested with the show.
"... over thousand of species will be kept and protect in care..."
The presentation fluidly flowed smoothly … until a certain mind no longer able to take it.
"S-stop!" Small, soft … yet uplifting voice caused the presentation to halt. All eyes turned to the pink hair girl.
Neji angrily, but calmly looked at the girl. "I beg your pardon? Miss Tenshi?"
"How could you? Building such … such … place at a serene protective environment." Sakura straight up told Neji her mind, Sasuke amusingly stood next to her. "You are disrupting the environment that those dear creatures are trying hard to protect. Do you ever think of what would happen once it started? Setting up a conservatory can only shelter a certain amount of life. Saying it is to promote wild life protection. I see nothing but creating another play pen." Sakura slowly revealing something that Sasuke had never seen before. He gradually was more captivated by this girl.
Tenten stepped up from her quiet corner. "I can assure you thirty percent of profits will be used to fund environmental researches. And let me tell you. The amount of money we're donating. I'm sure those research foundations alone can never raise that much."
"In the short term, Yes. But how will they continue their jobs if the wild lives will surely shrink by these projects you call conservatories." Sakura was determined not backing down from her stance. "Surely in years, there won't be only one, there'll a bundle amount of resorts that's no different than an oil drill sight."
Tenten burrow her brows at the annoying pink blob. She definitely wasn't backing down. What a disastrous event for the poor Hyuuga Heir.
[From the back]
"I apologized for my brother's …" Itachi raised his glass in apology.
"It's nothing … to worry about. I hope my son's amateur presentation wasn't too…"
"No, No … The young Hyuuga has potential. Great potential."
"But he's surely nothing compare to your brother… let along you."
"You're too flattering." Itachi smiled at the two faced man. His eyes returned to the ranting scene.
All his focus was pointed toward the raven head and his so called 'girlfriend'. Curious at the girl.
Smirk.
K-ling. The blood colored wine glasses made a celebrated cheering tap.
[...]
The moon slowly climbed higher to indicate the shady night. The crowd slowly dispersed.
"Keep on your hard work Neji."
"Oooh … I can't wait til it's finished."
"It was delighted. Those little ladies sure knows what they're talking about." He chuckled at the remembrance of Sakura and Tenten.
Neji kept himself occupied with sending farewell to the guests leaving the manor as a chain of cars and limos piled up in the front entrance. Apart from the sidetracked event, everything went smoothly for him. He was satisfied to see the admiring praises thrown his way, but not enough since a certain Uchiha was unsympathetic about his new venture. 'How arrogant. Hmp.'He snorted silently as he glanced toward the said man standing with his usual crowd.
[…]
"Sakura cool down …" Ino waved a napkin to help creating a little breeze to calm the fuming girl. Sakura stood with her arms crossed, brows burrow at the sight of Tenten amusingly smirking of her victory against the pink blob. The black wig woman stood next to Neji as he shook each hand of his guests.
"S-sakura-chan … TenTen-chan only did her job, don't be mad at her."
"I'm not mad at her … it just … I can't stand such idea of violating nature like that." She blew out a fast heave to lift her bang.
"Hn." Sasuke placed a hand on the little pink head.
"Is Shikamaru coming any time soon, what took him so long just to get the car?" Ino frantically looked around for the familiar spiky pony-tail.
"I should get mine too. Hina. I'm just going to go home then." Naruto leaned in to give his girl a peck on the cheek.
"S-shouldn't you wait to say farewell to Neji-nii and my Father."
"Do I have to?" He whined using his fox pouting face.
Ino leaned her armed on the messy blonde's shoulder. "Hey, you want to be on their good side don't you? They'll be your in-laws soon." Ino madly laughed as the two lovers blush their faces scarlet."Offt."
Naruto flexing his shoulder made Ino stumbled back. "Shut it." He really wanted to mute the bladder mouth.
"Naru-kun. Gentle." Hinata turned around to help the off balance girl.
"Sasuke."
Heads turned toward the velvet voice except the labeled man. Sakura tightened her shoulder at the sight of Itachi. "Hn." He responded without making any eyes contact.
"What's wrong now? I haven't seen you for months and you're giving me the cold shoulder." Itachi moved closer to tap his 'brother' head, laughing light heartedly. "I send you a gift didn't I?"
Smacking the soiled hand away from him, Sasuke spat venom. "I'm not …"
"Still my 'little' brother." He smirked at the enraged spike head.
"Itachi." Shikamaru walked calmly in, joining the crowd along with Neji and Tenten.
"Ah, Shikamaru… Neji! … You presented a brilliant project. I was intrigued by your idea. You're ready to be on your way as the true heir."
Neji who had been admiring Itachi as his role-model was 'gleefully happy inside'. "Thank you for your compliment." He bowed in respect. "I hope you … too? … Enjoy tonight. Sasuke. As well as Miss Tenshi?"
"…" Sakura, who couldn't openly show dislike, left to only stand next to Sasuke with a discomfort expression. "Hn. but I'm afraid I will be leaving now. Since Sakura isn't feeling well." Sasuke pulled the girl closely by his side, holding her shoulder. She cringed by his light touch.
Interrupting the tension, Ino informed her departure, "Ah, party's over. We're leaving too Neji. Thanks for the invitation." Shikamaru nodded his head in goodbye as Ino dragged him out. Before parting, he gave a glance intended only for Sasuke. The couple then disappeared in to the crowd.
"Yahhh!... Let's call it a night." Naruto was yawning, about to put his arm around Hinata but he had to recoil it limply due to Neji intense stare. "Heh … It was great Neji. I'll be taking my leave also. Please send my regards to your father... I'll call you later." He turned to whisper to Hinata.
"Let me walked you out." Hinata smiled at him.
"Okay!" He cheerfully obliged.
That left the Cold Heart Ice Prince, Sasuke, along with his Angel, with them was the Mysterious Brother, and the Egotistical Host with his assistant.
"Hn." Pulling Sakura along, Sasuke about to turn and leave the entertaining event. But, he was called back by his brother's voice. "Sasuke." Again, the way his name easy rolled off Itachi's tongue was aggravating him.
He stopped in his track. "You haven't return to the main house for while haven't you? Come back tonight and pay respect to the past elders. Mother would be happy to see you along with Sakura."
At the sound of Sakura's name flowing out of Itachi's mouth, Sasuke tightened his grip on the girl's tiny hand.
The older Uchiha turned toward Neji. "I wish you a pleasant night. It must be tiring for you. Wewill leave now. Thank you." He laughed with his eyes gently at the two, leaving Tenten blushing lightly by the charismatic man.
"I wish a good night also. It was an honor to have you here." Neji bowed his head as Itachi walked away. "You too Sasuke, and … Miss Tenshi. You displayed an interesting debate. I will consider those points you shared." Neji held out his hand to take Sakura's, about to give her a light kiss.
Tenten raised her brow amusedly at the sight. Sasuke responded by pushing Neji's forehead away with his hand, stopping any contact to his Angel. "Hn. There are plenty guests you should paid attention and say farewell to … Neji." Blankly looking without an expression on his face.
He swiftly took Sakura's hand and walked away, leaving the annoyed Neji. "Is it me or … was Sasuke … showing a bit … jealousy …" Pity expression on his face.
Tenten cocked her head to the side looking after the 'couple'. "Who wouldn't be that protective of his girlfriends? Don't you know … oh wait … I'm sorry. You never have one. That should explains a lot." Tenten mockingly walked away. Wanting to leave the concluding party to check on her partner assistance and how much blood he had lost.
"Tenten …" His hand was gripping in a fist. "I'm a serious professional. I will not allow such diversion to distract my mind."
"Uh huh. What about that kid then? He got his career as well as a girlfriend. You're just waaaaayyyy too…"
"Don't" He threatened her to stop talking.
"Sure…whatever. I wonder if Lee survived that blow."
o-o-o-o-o
Small steps quickened to follow the raven man, walking aggressively after his brother. Seeing his own car with the waiting person, about to head toward it but Itachi called for his attention.
"I hope you would follow behind if you use your own car, lil brother." Itachi, without turning around, spoke out.
"Hn." He grunted in compliant. Sakura looked bemused at the two brothers. The way they interacted raised her interest. Opened the passenger door for Sakura, Sasuke sent the last glance toward the limo ahead before entering the driver seat.
Floored, the car sped past the limo out toward the gate.
'Hm. Childish.'Itachi, legs crossed, elbow supporting his head, looking at his arrogant little brother speeding away.
[...]
"S-sasuke-kun … S-slow down …" Gripping tight on her seatbelt, Sakura tried to open her eyes against the blowing wind rushing by as Sasuke sped to the max speed.
His frustration poured out as he increased the velocity that the vehicle could take him, leaving his brother behind them.
A sudden touch and he flinched. Sakura moved her hand to clench his thigh. "Sa-sasuke …"
"Sakura…" He slowed down at the upcoming red light after he had already past the previous intersections. Voice a bit staggered from her touch.
"Don't go too fast." She looked up at him with pouting face.
His eyebrow rose, looking down at the girl from his direction. Her tiny hand retracted, leaving his thigh, to wipe her teary eyes from the gusting wind. Her messy pink tresses swung around as she shook her head, smearing her eyes from the discomfort. So vulnerable. Fragile.
"Hn." 'Too…tempting…'
Letting the car stay fixed even when the light flashed green. In the middle of the empty intersection, Sasuke leaned his head down across to the unknowing girl—too busy clearing her eyes.
"?!" Sakura opened her eyes wide at the sense of the looming man. His lean muscular hand gripped the open window, as the other holding her wrist from her eyes.
A kiss and the kiss deepened.
"mmmnh … mmh…" Luring in to the heated kiss, her tiny finger pulled and tugged on his hair. Little by little, Sasuke let his tongue traced her lower lip, wanting her to join him. Shyly, getting his gesture, she parted her lips to free her own. Wet, drenched kisses exchanged. Sasuke moved his hand from her shoulder to her waist down to the side of her thigh.
"Oooh…" Sakura heaved her chest forward as the man moved his magnetism lips down her neck. He drizzled her exposed patched of skin with kisses, lightly nibbled.
Sasuke's head was overwhelmed at the sensation the two was creating. Hating the restricted space, he was limited to move freely, to feel more of this addictive body. His mind seemed to have forgotten his original destination.
"Haaa … Sasuke-k-kun …" Jagged breaths made her lungs thirst for air. Gripping his jacket, pushing it further back, along with his shirt, she wanted something.
Sasuke inwardly smirked at this lil minx slowly revealing her wanting need. Callused hand moved under and up the soft blue material. Skipping on her thigh, his fingers were moving about. Unknowingly he reached her inner thigh and touched the wounded patch of burning skin.
"Gah!" Green eyes opened quickly. "Ooowww!" She quickly closed her legs. "It hurts." She pushed his shoulder away from her pain.
"?!" He looked down. "The burnt is still bothering you?"
She slowly nodded her head.
"Ah." Hand attempted to lift her dress to examine. "Wai … what are you doing … not out here …" Sakura slapped the insensitive hand that only wanted to check her wound innocently.
Sasuke recoiled his hand. 'Hn. Gone too far.' "Does it still hurt a lot?" He asked gently.
"N-not really … Just don't … you know …" She lowered her head.
Smirk. He kept her trapped to give the girl a light peck on her head before returning his journey back to the place he once called home.
Home. How much he dreaded the place. As the car resumed its speed, his mind washed out the memory, not allowing it to get to him. From the nearing corner, the preceding limo restarted its engine to follow.
Chuckle. "Interesting."
[...]
"Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"
"No!"
"Lee…"
"Never!"
"Lee…"
"Noo… I will never let my Venus goddess Sakura be tainted by that wrenched Uchiha. Never! I shall form a plan to rescue her. Capture her in my arms. Yess!"
Punch … Total knock out. "Hmp. Too noisy." Tenten placed the tray back on the lamp table then looked down at the wounded man.
"I'm surprised he doesn't have a head trauma yet." Neji was leaning against the doorway. "There's something call pain pill that can make him sleep. You know."
"He's not human." Tenten strutted toward the long hair Hyuuga, turning off the light before closing off the door.
o-o-o-o-o
o-o-o
"Madame Ayame." Middle age woman, wearing a dark kimono, stood by the shoji door of the tearoom and bowed.
"What is it?" Kneeling by the fireplace, Madame Ayame raised her thin lips.
"Master Itachi's assistance has just called. He will be returned momentarily."
"Ah." The elderly woman calmly poured the tea to the cup.
The servant continued her news. "As well as Young Master Sasuke."
Stumble at the name, Ayame questioned, "Master Sasuke?" 'Strange for him to return with Master Itachi.' Elegantly, she stood from her seat, letting the beautiful expensive kimono flowed beautifully. "Hm. Get everyone ready, everything must be spotless in the two Master's quarters before they arrive."
"Yes. M'lady." Listening to the head-maid, the respectful lady of the Uchiha household.
[...]
"Sasuke-kun." Small voice weakly spoke out revealing her nervousness as their car made through the big gate of the Uchiha's resident. It was passing along the grand paved road, long and seemingly endless. Two sides filled with beautiful landscape.
He, knowing the girl's uneasiness, moved his hand to give her an assuring grip. Telling her it was all right. Seeing the limo closely behind by the rear mirror, Sasuke let out an under breath, having second thought about returning. The only time he ever returned to this place was during the first few days of New Year, day of the passed away deaths. Or whenever he felt like coming after being call upon.
Seeing the light of the front entrance, he slowed down to find the awaiting servants at the entrance.
'That woman.'He flinched seeing her. Standing. Waiting.
Ayame cocked an eyebrow at the sight of the Young Uchiha and the … extra guest.
"Master Sasuke." She bowed when he stepped out from the car.
Ignoring the woman, Sasuke walked over to help Sakura from her seat while the limo slowly revealed itself.
"Master Itachi." The woman kept her head bowed seeing the long ponytail man.
"Ayame. Sorry to have disturbed you at such hour."
"No … No … Master Itachi. It is my job." She straightened up her crippled back as Itachi walked by.
"Are you two coming?" He turned toward Sasuke and Sakura.
"Hn." Hand intertwined, Sasuke caused all the eyes to widen at his gesture with the girl. He gently led her in. Sakura shyly kept her head low. Bowing as she walked past Madame Ayame, figuring she must be an important person judging from her appearance.
Itachi walked ahead with Sasuke and Sakura trailing behind, passing through the outer hallway. Green eyes fascinated at the inner courier as she walked along. A lively Koi fishpond caught her interest. 'Beautiful!'She couldn't stop glancing her eyes around. Heads turning. The surrounding servants were amused at the curious girl. "Whoosp." Too busy glancing around Sakura clumsily tripped her feet. Luckily, Sasuke caught her in time.
"Are you alright?" He tenderly asked as he held the small frame shoulders. Thinking it was her uncomfortable wound.
"I-I'm alright. It's nothing." Embarrassed, she replied in a whispering tone.
"Is something wrong Miss?" Ayame asked from behind. Sakura's back chilled at her icy tone.
"I-I am … F-fine …" She quickly turned around to bow at the woman. "I'm so s-sorry for my…"
"Sakura …"
"Yes? Sasuke-kun?"
"You don't have to bow to her. She's only a … servant." Without turning his back, Sasuke continued his pace, slowing it down for the girl.
Confused, Sakura glanced at Ayame's lowered head before grabbing on to Sasuke's hand and walked beside him. Straightened up, aging eyes inwardly fumed at the retreating backs.
o-o-o
"I'm sorry. But I'm afraid the Young Miss can't step in to the Ancestor Room." The woman kept her head low, politely refusing Sakura's entrance.
"um… I'll be fine here Sasuke-kun. Please go on." She sweetly smiled to him.
Silently keeping his gaze affix toward the emerald beauty, Itachi gently spoke, "I'm sure she'll be well taken care of while you're gone for a bit Sasuke." Dark abyss orbs lifted to meet obsidians. A soft smirk, the older brother tempted his sibling with unsaid banter.
"Yes." She let his hand go. Sakura forcefully showed him her strength with a smile.
"Hn." The two brothers disappeared into the room with Madame Ayame. She turned around to slide the door closed.
"…?" Sakura was sure a strange glance was directed to her before the shoji doors slid closed. Icy aura was creeping up her spine. Turning around, Sakura looked far ahead to the moon lit night sky then down at the reflection on the Koi fish pond. Her eyes energetically followed the colorful creatures swimming happily in the pond. Kneeling down. She waved her soft fingertip in the water. Eyes smiled at the glowing sight.
"M-miss." A nearby maid, dressed in a dark navy yukata, warned Sakura, noticing how closed she was to the edge of the pond. "Please be careful, it may be slippery. The pond is very deep."
"Ah." Sakura looked up to smile sweetly with her angelic face at the woman.
'W-wow…'The matured maid was stuttered by the girl's beautiful appearance. "P-please. Come with me. It may be a bit breezy out here Miss. Let me serve you with some tea."
"Sakura." The said girl firmly said her name.
Surprised, The maid was startled."Y-yes?"
"Please call me Sakura. You don't have to call me Miss. It's a bit strange." Tapping her chin sweetly.
"Y-yes ...M-I mean … Sakura." She returned her smile.
Standing up to brush off the dust from her dress lightly, "So … May I know your name?" Sakura politely asked.
"Ah. My name is Kitara." She led the way toward a separate room.
"I'm please to meet you. Oh Hello?" Emerald noticed another maid.
"M-Miss…" Another was trailing behind
"Don't … Please call me Sakura…"
Delighted feelings warmed up the hallway of Uchiha compound as Sakura walked around.
However, behind the door...
Itachi respectfully placed the yellow incense sticks upon the jade plastered gold holder on the grand alter. Rows of nameplates of the Uchiha deceased members were placed in steps.
Sasuke was the next to finish the task.
The two calmly knelt down to contemplate. In the background, Ayame bowed before leaving the room, keeping the privacy between the brothers. She waited on the other side of the door.
[…]
Time slowly passed, tension was building up within the close panels.
'I'm sorry mother.'Sasuke was deep in thought. 'Please bear a little bit longer ... I will take you away from this-' His thought was interrupted.
"Sasuke. Tell me. About Sakura …" Keeping his eyes closed, Itachi was the first to speak, interrogated his brother.
"Nothing for you to worry about."
"How can I not?"
"…"
"I am your brother. Letting a woman be that close to you. She may be a danger to…"
"She's harmless." Jaw clenched tight. Sasuke can endure anything but the way Itachi addressed his angel. The way his tone augured dark endeavors infuriated Sasuke.
"How are you so sure? You're still full of naive thou-"
"Itachi." He snarled a warning. If Itachi thought to bring him here to give another of his meaningless lecture, then he may have too much time to waste.
"She can just be by your side because of the fortune you may hold. You know how low these-"
Sasuke abruptly slammed his hand down on the tatami mat, bowing his head, indicating the end of his session and the conversation.
"It is my own personal business. I will take my leave now." Sasuke stood tall heading toward the door.
"So soon? Why don't you stay for the night? You wouldn't want the little miss to have to endure the long drive back to your … house." His eyes, body posture unmoved.
Sasuke hand gripped in a fist. "Hn." He walked out as soon as the door slid open.
[...]
"Wah She is so cute!"
"Aw … She must be very tired."
"Do you think she'll be alright like that?"
"Ooh … I don't want to disturb her. She looked like sleeping Snow White."
Pairs of working maids quietly walked around the corridor hall to finish their tasks. None of them could hold the urge from taking a glance at the napping Angel inside the wide-opened room, gluing their eyes as they walked pass.
Giggling filled the hallway, as words of the mysterious guest passed down.
"What's going around here?" A silky velvet voice echoed—not too different from her husband, a voice that could kill millions. "What's with all the ruckus?" Michelle flipped her hair as she walked. The sound of high heels clicked down the long hallway.
At the first sound of the woman, everyone straightened up. The smiling face disappeared as they keep their head low, respectively. "Lady Michelle."
"Hmp. Where is my husband? He should be home now." Eyes glaring at the straight row of the maids on the two sides.
Finally, one courageously replied. "He is with Master Sasuke in the Ancestor room at the moment."
'Sasuke?'Michelle eyes gleamed at the name. "Then who's in the main hall room?" She walked closer to the brightly lit room.
"Ah … Miss Sakura. A guest of Master Sasuke." As the previous maids returned to their task, the one with short black hair followed behind Michelle.
"A guest … of Sasuke?" She cocked an eyebrow. Face disgustingly turned foul at the thought of the rumored girl. 'So the little bitch name is Sakura. Such lowlife. Ragged name.'
"Hn."
"Gasp!...M-master Sasuke." The maid bowed deeply from the sudden appearance of the said man.
Both eyes turned to see the tall spike head raven.
"Sasuke. It's rare to see you here." Michelle posed her body seductively.
"Hn." And the only thing she received were a pair of cold shoulders. "Where is Sakura?"
'How dare he ignored me!?' Anger at the raven's attitude, her fists clamped tight.
"She's currently resting in the main hall room." The current standing maid answered.
Sasuke, not even sparing a glance at the brunette, walked straight toward the said location. Michelle helplessly glared after him, but her pace still followed the man. Curious of this … 'guest'.
Appalled by first sight of the color pink from her hair; her eyes narrowed at the girl on the floor. 'How filthy.' Gaze returned to follow Sasuke's action as he leaned down to carefully lift the bundle of softness in his arms, trying his best not to cause her more pain. 'I need to tend her wound…'He cursed under his breath as the pair of green eyes slowly opened. Its owner stirred awake.
"mmhmm… Sasuke-kun." Her voice came out raspy and low. Feeling the familiar warmth of the man, she slowly regained her conscious to realize how Sasuke was intimately holding her in front of everyone. "Wah." She lightly pushed him away.
While the other maids were amused at the girl's innocent embarrassment, Michelle was sickened at the scene. 'Good acting. You wrench.'
"Sakura."
"I-I can get up …"
"Hn." He backed away.
Snickering a fake smile, "Little Miss here must be tired. Hi, I'm Michelle. Sasuke's sister-in law. Itachi Uchiha's wife. Very pleased to meet you." She held out her hand politely as Sakura took it to stand up.
"Um I'm Sakura Tenshi. Very pleased to meet you too." She bowed.
"Oh … You there! Prepare a nice room for Miss Sakura. I'm sure she would love a lovely bed rather than the cold floor." She smiled sweetly hiding her mocking tone.
"I'm sorry. I was …" Sakura choked.
"No need. She'll be with me. We'll stay in my room." Sasuke interrupted as he stood.
'What?!'Michelle was shocked. Same with the surrounding maids.
"Y-yes… we'll prepare another …" A maid bowed her head in understanding.
"Don't, she'll be sharing the bed with me also." He walked up behind the girl to lead her away. Sakura was blushing red ruby at his statement.
"ah ... Umm ... that's not ... uh ... well... he .. uh ..." Trying her best to explain, getting herself out of the situation. It may have been normal for them to sleep together but declaring it openly to let people know like that was truly a bit … awkward.
Using his hand, he tugged the girl backward to come with him. Sakura silently dragged away, hand waving as if asking the maids to help free her.
Stopping midway to the next corner, he turned to give an order. "Prepare burnt medication treatment for me. Bring it to my room."
"Yes Master Sasuke." The lady bowed her head in obedience.
As they disappeared, a livid woman stared behind, wanting to shoot a hole through a certain pink head. 'How nauseating.'Red lips snarled with disgust.
J-Kiwi: *enrages* ARGH!