Hi, just finnished writing this chapter. Hope you enjoy:)

Chapter 7 (The Terrible Plot)

The next couple of days went by pretty quick, as Sasuke found more on Voodoo thanks to Sakura. Sakura lead the boys round parts of town. She was able to find voodoo shops around the area. She even would ask the shop owners question, so that when they gave her answers, Sasuke could write them down in his note pad. Sasuke actually liked Sakuras company. The first girl other than his mother, who he could stand to be around. She was like a breath of fresh air. She was always smiling and laughing. He couldn't understand where happiness came from? She live in a brothel for Christ's sake. Sasuke didn't talk much, but Sakura always had plenty to say and he didn't even mind it. What she said mattered, unlike Naruto who would say stupid shit to impress her. He started to learn more about her. He knew she loved sweets and that her favourite colour wasn't pink, but green. He also found out she was only 15, but soon she'd be 16. She was scared of thunder and lightning and loved music. Why was he keeping a note of this? He had a story to write and he didn't need distractions.

He was no where near finished with his story, but he had plenty of things in his note book to start writing a draft. Later throughout the day, Sasuke decided it was time to set up his writing equipment. Sasuke loved writing, however he normally would write in a quiet room at home, where he had full concentration. Sasuke didn't have the luxury of that, as he had to share a room with the loudmouth blond. He got out his typewriter, from a large brown case. He placed it on the table and then he got a new roll of ink and placed it into the typewriter. He decided that he might want to make some more notes, so he placed a fountain pen to the side of the typewriter and got out a pot of black ink. He then put a sheet of paper carefully into the typewriter. He tried to block out the noises of Sakura and Naruto chatting amongst each other. He started typing. Once he started typing it was like their was a voice in his head guiding him. He couldn't stop. It took the rest of the afternoon to finish the start of his story. Sasuke was a perfectionist, but for the first time he was actually pleased with what he had accomplished. He decided to leave the paper in the typewriter, incase he decided to add anything.

Sakura came back to the room with food for the three of them. When she opened the door the first thing she saw was Sasuke lying in his bed, having a nap. She thought he looked cute when he slept. Sakura couldn't help but be drawn to Sasuke. Not only was he attractive, but he was a talented writer. Naruto was the first to greet Sakura "hello Sakura, what do you have their," the blond shouted pointing to the food. This caused Sasuke to wake up from his nap. He stared at Sakura who was holding the trays of food.

"Hear boys, I made you some shrimp gumbo," she smiled.

Sasuke and Naruto took a plate each from her. They decided to eat on the floor, as Sasuke was using the table for his writing equipment.

The boys were both hungry and greedily ate the food she gave them. Sakura ate her food gracefully. Sasuke enjoyed the dish Sakura had made for them. He couldn't help but imagine Sakura cooking for her children in the future, having an image of her spoon feeding a baby. He wondered what she'd be like with children. She was great with animals, she must be good with children. "Why the hell am I thinking of children? Why would a care if she was good with children or not? I'll not see her again after this trip," he told himself.

Once finished with their food, Naruto told Sakura how much he loved her cooking. Sasuke just nodded in agreement. Sakura smiled and blushed. "Cute," Sasuke thought.

"So, Sasuke have you finished the beginning of your story," Sakura said looking at Sasuke with excitement shining in her eyes. Sasuke liked how she was so interested in what he did.

"Well, I'm not quite finished but it's getting their," he told her with his arms behind his head, resting on the pillow on his bed.

"Can I read what you've written so far?" she asked politely.

"No! No one can read my story till it's finished," Sasuke said in a deadly serious tone.

Sakura sat up in her bed, and put her hands together. "Please Sasuke, I have to read it now or I'll die." She squealed like a young child begging their parents for candy.

"Sakura when I say no, I mean no," he warned her.

She crossed her arms and pouted. Sasuke just then realised, she'd be the death of him. At that moment he felt weak to her charm, and nearly gave into her. But as an Uchiha he had strong pride and wasn't about to go back on his word. Especially if it was in front of Naruto.

"Come on let us have a read," Naruto whined. "Your just scared incase Sakura realises what a shit writer you actually are," the blond teased.

Sasuke growled, "shut up dope. The answers no!"

Naruto crawled over to Sakuras bed, he whispered in her ear so Sasuke couldn't hear. "Sakura, I have an idea. If you want to read his story just wait till Sasuke goes for a bath. He told me whilst you were making us food downstairs, that he fancied having a bath. Once he's inside the bathroom we'll read it."

"I don't know, what if Sauke gets mad at us," she whispered back to him.

"Who cares, it'll be fun," Naruto smiled with mischief.

"What are you two whispering about," Sasuke called out, clearly irritated

"Oh nothing, I was just telling Sakura your baby stories." he shouted laughing.

Sasuke didn't find it amusing. By the end of this trip, it will be lucky if Naruto comes out of it alive.

It was getting late. Naruto was already asleep and snoring soundly. Sakura was clean and dressed for bed. Sasuke got up "I'm going for a bath," he said looking at Sakura, as she was the only one awake. She watched him go in the bathroom and he locked the door. The next thing she heard was the sound of running water. She quietly got up out of her bed and looked over at Naruto. She would have woke him up, but when she saw how deep in sleep he was, she decided she best not. "Well it looks like it's just me," Sakura thought to herself. She slowly walked over to Sasukes typewriter, making sure she didn't step on a creaky floor board. When she got to the typewriter, she saw that the story was placed inside of it. Sakura had never used a typewriter before, so she didn't understand that you can't just pull the paper out, but you must turn the cylinder. Sakura just yanked the paper, thinking it would just easily come out. However that did not happen, the paper tore in half and some of it ended up getting smudge, cos of the ink left in the typewriter. When Sakura pulled the paper, the force of the paper tearing in two caused her hand to knock the pot of ink on the side. The ink went all over the table, including Saukes notes and completely covering his story.

"Oh no, what have I done?" Sakura thought guiltily.

SLAP!

The next thing she knew, she landed on the ground painful. Her right cheek felt like it was on fire.

"You fucking slut, look at what you've done!"

Sakura was shaking. She didn't know what hurt more her face or her heart. She couldn't look Sasuke in the eye, as her tears fell freely. Her lip quivers. Like a fawn, she had the notion of fight or flight. She quickly ran to her bed and put her face in her pillow. She started crying heavily.

Naruto was awake and already up on his feet.

"You fucking bastard," the blond viciously screamed. He ran to Sakura who had her face in her pillow bawling. Naruto grabbed Sakura by the waist and placed her on his lap. Her face burred into his shoulder away from Sasuke.

"She fucking ruined my story," Sasuke screamed to Naruto.

Naruto looked at Sakuras face and saw a deep red mark shaped like a handprint. "How the hell could you do this Sasuke, even for you this is pretty low. She's a fucking child Sasuke she's not even sixteen." the blond spat.

Sasuke looked down, his hands still balled into fists.

"Look, me and you need to talk outside, now!" Naruto commented abruptly.

Naruto carefully placed the now whimpering girl under her sheets. "Sssh, Sakura go to sleep," the blond softly whispered. He soothed her by stroking her head. Her whimpers started to lessen and her eyes fluttered shut.

Naruto dragged Sasuke out of the room and shut the door gently, so Sakura would not wake up.

Naruto turned to Sasuke and glared. "What the hell Sasuke, it was only an accident."

Sasuke was so angry, "accident or not she ruined my story."

Narutos eyes narrowed, "No she didn't. It was just the beginning of your story. Plus it wasn't even her idea to read your story, it was mine."

"I should have know you were involved, I feel so fucking mad I could punch a wall." the dark haired boy said in a menacing tone.

"It's strange, you seem more mad after you hit her, than when she "ruined" your story," Naruto said staring at his eyes. "Your not mad about the story are you, your mad at yourself, for laying your hands on her."

Sasukes eyes widened, it was as if for once in his life Naruto was able to read him.

"I didn't mean to hurt her," Sasuke whispered, looking down to the floor. How could he hit Sakura. She never did anything to hurt anyone. Hurting Sakura was like hurting someone who couldn't defend themselves. It should be made a crime to hit someone as innocent and loving as her.

"Sasuke, I'm gonna go down to a bar across town. I should be gone for a bit, by the time I get back you better have made up with her." Naruto said looking at Sasuke sternly.

Once Naruto had left, Sasuke entered the room. It was a mess. The ink was still all over the table and torn bits of paper lay on the floor.

He looked over to Sakuras bed. What he saw made his heart sink. She was curled up in a fetal position. Her long pink locks sprawled out on her pillow. She still looked stunning. Her face was still blotchy from the tears and her long lashes were damp. The thing that caught his attention the most was a massive bruise that was turning purple on her cheek. Her face was also slightly swollen. Sasuke didn't understand how he could've done this. "What have I done?" he whispered. He wanted to touch her, to comfort her, but he was scared of hurting her more than he already had done. "I'm a monster," he thought feeling amens guilt. He had flashbacks of Sakura smiling at him and calling him her friend. He didn't deserve her friendship. He finally had the courage to stroke her pretty pink locks. "I'm so sorry Sakura," he whispered. That was the second time the Uchiha had ever apologised and both given to the same girl. He lowered his head to hers. "Your driving me insane Sakura." He looked at her glossy plump lips, and felt like he need to press his against hers. Gently, he leaned over to her and placed his lips on top of hers. It felt so good. Her lips were so soft, he really wanted to kiss her deeply, but knew that if he kissed her any harder, she'd wake up. "I want more of her," he thought looking at her with lustful eyes. Sasuke then realised what he was doing was wrong. He just hurt this girl physical, and now he was lusting over her. He had to snap out of it.

Sasuke gently rubbed Sakuras shoulder. "Sakura wake up," he tried to uses his softest voice. The beauty started to stir. Her emerald orbs opened and she saw Sasuke. Her first reaction was to grab her pillow and hide behind it. She started to whimper behind the pillow.

"Sakura please look at me," Sasuke rarely begged but this was a rare acceptation.

She still hid behind the pillow.

"Fine, I deserve this. I'm sorry for hurting you. I wish I could take it back. I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I want to make it up to you," Sasuke said with a frown.

Sakuras eyes peeked from behind the pillow.

"Tell me Sakura, how can I try to make it up to you? I'll do anything you want." he told her, his eyes softened when hers stared back at his.

"Ice cream," she said, her speech muffled by the pillow.

"Ice cream?" Sasuke looked at her confused.

She started to gain more confidence and finally put the pillow down. "Yes, Ice cream from New Orleans Ice cream Co., it's the best." she smiled. "But it's really expensive, I only have some for a special treat."

Sasuke couldn't help but smirk at how she was willing to forgive him over a measly ice cream scoop. "Tell you what, I'll buy you the most lavished ice cream they have on the menu," Sasuke said out of character. He was never very charitable, but he loved seeing her face light up. Money was never a problem for him, so it really didn't matter.

She waved her hands excitedly. "Oh Sasuke, you'd do that for me," she looked at him adoringly. The next thing she did caught Sasuke off guard. She dived on him wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. His heart beat ten times faster. They both looked into each other's eyes. Sakura was smiling and when she saw Sasukes intense lustful stare, she looked at him with serious passion. She realised Sasuke started to stare at her lips, so she looked at Sasukes. They started to get closer and closer and closer. Just as they were about to close the gap, Naruto stumbled into the room drunk. "Ohh, Good to see you finally have a pair of balls Sasuke," the blond slurred and collapsed into his bed. He was out like a light.

It's safe to say, Naruto ruined the moment. Sakura quickly got of Sasuke and he went back to his bed. That night Sasuke couldn't get to sleep, the only thing he could do was watch the girl from the other side of the room, who was in deep slumber.