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"I been taking lessons ever since that day. I honestly don't know how she puts up with me." I said finally meeting Naruto and Sasuke's eyes. They were just staring at me. I realized what I just told them. I hovered my hands in front of my face trying to hide from them.
"I am so sorry! I know you guys ask how I learned how to fight, but I ended up spilled my whole life story. The only person who knows about everything is Ino and Tsunade. I guess it feels good to tell someone else." I wanted to sink into the floor with every word that came out of my mouth.
I suddenly felt warm hands on both sides of my shoulder. I slowly moved my hands and saw that they had faint smiles on their faces. Sasuke was the first person to say something. "Sakura it's okay you don't' have to apologize. You're welcome to tell us anything that you want. We will listen." He took his hand off my shoulder and folded his hands on his lap.
Naruto responded right after Sasuke. "I can't believe that happened to you. It's just not fair." He tightened his grip on my shoulder. I placed my hand on his warm hand. "Yeah, it's not fair but that's life I guess. I'm still stuck in the past since it's hard for me to move on. However, I'm okay with it though." I just flashed him a weak smile to reassure him that I was somewhat okay.
"I really appreciate you guys listening to me. It means a lot." I said almost whispering. "Of course, Sakura what are friends for." Naruto said with a big grin on his face.
Friends. He uses that word so freely I'm just not use to it. Somehow my weak smile became a more vibrant one.
Sasuke cleared his throat. I realized that I still had my hand Naruto's hand and immediately pulled away. "Are you hungry Sakura do you want something to eat?" He said trying to hid his smirk.
"Um no it's okay I should be on my way out." I stood up and faced them. "Thank you though."
Naruto and Sasuke just looked at each other smiling. "Sakura, you can't go yet you have to try Itachi's cooking. It's so good that you won't regret it." Naruto said getting really hyped about it.
Sasuke was just nodding his head. "Fine I guess I'll stay but I'm leaving right after okay." I gave in so quickly.
"Okay let's go into the dining room." Sasuke and Naruto stood up at the same time as I followed behind them. We walked into the dining room and there was another chandelier hanging from the ceiling. I noticed Itachi silently eating his food at the huge dining table by himself.
"Hey." Itachi said noticing our presence. "If you are hungry there is food I made in the kitchen. Sasuke will serve you guys." Itachi went back to eating. Sasuke rolled his eyes when Itachi said the word serve. "Well you guys can sit down I'll be right back." Sasuke said making his way to the kitchen.
I decided to sit in front of Itachi and Naruto sat right next to me. Itachi looked at me and stopped eating. "I'm glad that Sasuke has a new friend. He tends to shut himself out and can be cold at times, but actually he is a really caring person." Itachi said starting a conversation with me.
Friends. There goes that word again. I guess we are friends I'm at his house about to eat dinner with him and his brother. I can feel my cheeks warm up.
"Since you are his friend I have to show you his baby pictures." He pulled out his wallet. Naruto tried to hold in his laugher. "You are going to love this Sakura." He said still holding it in.
Itachi pulled out three baby pictures of Sasuke and displayed them on the table. I glance at each one. The first one was when he was just born in the hospital. The second one was him and Itachi with matching clothes. The last one was him clenching to Itachi with cat ears on.
"Wow it's a little Sasuke and he looks so happy! I really like this one." I pointed to the cat ear one. Itachi let out a little chuckle. "Me too since our parents are always out of town working he would always follow me around and clench onto me. He's not like this anymore he doesn't depend on me a lot anymore."
"I think it's great that you really care about him." I said wishing I had a sibling. Sasuke walked in with three plates of food in his hands. Sasuke saw the pictures on the table and his face turn bright red.
"Brother not again!" Sasuke said speed walking to the table. Itachi put the pictures back in his wallet and stood up before Sasuke reached the table. "Well I'm finish here and you guys don't have to worry about cleaning up. I'll see you guys in the morning." Itachi walked pass Sasuke poking his forehead.
"I don't appreciate you showing my baby pictures to them! Oh, Sakura can spend the night, right?" Sasuke said touching his forehead.
"Wait what." I said confused. Itachi shook his head yes. "Yeah she can use the guest room it is always open." He walked away from us. Sasuke placed the plates in front of us and sat down in front of Naruto.
"Okay pause for a second Sasuke. I didn't agree on spending the night here remember. I was going to leave right after I eat." I said trying to remind him. "Oh, common Sakura it's already dark outside and plus Naruto is spending the night." Sasuke is the worse tease ever.
I turned and looked at Naruto whose face was a little red. He doesn't know I like him. I ignored Sasuke's comment and looked at the food in front of me. "Thank you for the food." I said out loud digging in. Naruto and Sasuke followed right after.
"Wow you were telling the truth. Itachi is a good cook." I was surprised by the food. "Thanks, I'll tell him you said that. He started cooking at a young age."
We eventually finished our food in 15 minutes. Sasuke grabbed our plates and walked to the kitchen leaving Naruto and I alone. "Sakura, are you really spending the night?" He said drawing circles on the table with his finger.
It's already dark out and Tsunade is still at work and can't pick me up. "Um I have to ask Tsunade if it's okay is I do. I'll do that now actually." I took out my phone and dialed her number. The phone rang two times before she answered.
"Hey Sakura, what's up? I can't talk too long I'm still at work." She said getting straight to the point. I gripped my phone and suddenly got nervous. "I just wanted to ask you if I can spend the night at my.. um.. friend's house." It's weird saying the word friend out loud.
"Yeah sure you can spend the night at Ino's house. You're always welcome to spend the night at her house, but thanks for asking though." She said assuming I was talking about Ino.
"Well actually it's not Ino's house I'm going to be staying at. I'm going to be spending the night at my friend Sasuke's house if that's still okay." Tsunade let the loudest gasp. "Hold on a minute Sakura. Are you telling me that you made a new friend?"
"Yes, I did actually it's a little shocking I know." I said agreeing with her. "Yeah sure you can spend the night just be safe okay. Text or call me if anything happens okay. I'm excited to hear about all of this. I got to go okay I'll see you tomorrow." The phone cut off.
"Was that a yes?" Naruto said still drawling circles on the table. Sasuke walked in right just in time. "Yeah I just got off the phone with Tsunade and she said it was okay to spend the night here.?" I sounded more confident than I feel.
"Oh, that's great Sakura. I'll give you some clothes if you like and show you to the guest room. By the looks of it you just want to go to bed." I don't know how Sasuke can tell but he was right. A lot has happened today and I feel exhausted.
"Yes, thank you that would be nice." I said standing up and pushing my chair. Naruto did the same and Sasuke lead the way to his room. We had to climb his beautiful stair case and pass by a couple of rooms to get to his.
His room was painted a dark blue and was simple and clean. Sasuke went to his closet and pulled out a t-shirt and a pair of shorts. "Here Sakura you can wear this I promise you that they are clean. Naruto, can you show her where the bathroom is at while I change." Sasuke handed me the clothes.
Naruto looked at the clothes and blushed making me blush too. "Let's go Sakura it's this way." He walked in front of me. He was quiet as I admire his back. "So, this is the bathroom and there is a spare toothbrush under the sink. You can meet us back at Sasuke's room when you are done." His face was still red when he walked away.
I closed the door and laid the clothes on the sink. "Geez Naruto why did you have to make it so awkward." I said getting undressed. I slipped on the oversize t-shirt that covered the shorts I was given.
I stared into the mirror. Damn I just have one problem I didn't think through. I have to take off my makeup and I didn't bring any with me. I walked around the bathroom trying to calm down. "I don't want them to see me without my makeup on." I looked at myself in the mirror. I guess I just have to suck it up and just face them. I washed my face thoroughly making sure everything was off my face.
I looked at my imperfect skin and facial features. I cringed. I found the tooth brush and brushed my teeth. I left my toothbrush in the cup holder and carried my clothes out of the bathroom. I made my way to Sasuke's room hesitating to walk in at first.
"Can you show me to the guest room please." I said while I was halfway in the hallway and in his room. They both stared at me for a good minute. "That's a different look you don't have any makeup on." Sasuke said walking toward me.
He turned and looked at Naruto. "Do you have anything to say to her before she leaves." Sasuke sounded like he was urging Naruto to say something. Naruto broke his stare from me. "Good night Sakura I'll see you in the morning." He muttered.
Sasuke laughed as he walked out the door as I followed. "Is Naruto acting weird because I don't have any makeup on?" I asked. Sasuke shook his head no. "Of course, not Sakura. He's acting this way because you are wearing his clothes. He left those clothes at my house and I thought you like to wear them. You're welcome."
I feel like my head is going to explode. I'm wearing Naruto's clothes! "That does explain a lot." I was going to die in embarrassment. Sasuke laughed and stopped at the guest room. "Actually I know this is going to be weird asking you but do you have any.." Sasuke interrupted my sentence.
"Yes, Sakura I do have some makeup that you can use or have. My mother has some unopened makeup in her room that I can take for you. Don't worry she is never going to use them. I'll leave them in the bathroom so you can use it in the morning.
"Thank you Sasuke." I said truly thankful of his generosity. He turned on the lights and walked into the room. I climbed on the bed and went under the covers. "Good night Sakura." He turned off the lights and shut the door.
I closed my eyes and snuggled the blanket to my face. Friends.
The next day
Itachi dropped us off at the front. I stepped out of the car and saw people staring at us. We walked toward the entrance of the school and I overheard the whispers. "Of course, she is with someone new." I head a female voice say. "Do you think she's dating both at the same time." I heard a male voice say. I rolled my eyes and I noticed Hinata was looking our way too. We were getting closer to the entrance and she was still looking. Wait hold on she's staring right at Naruto! I casually stared at her. Her eyes were still on Naruto and her cheeks were a bit red. Wait I know this look that's the look I gave to Rock Lee. She really like Naruto! "I have to tell Kiba." I whispered to myself.
I spotted Kiba staring at Hinata on the other side of the yard. "I'll see you guys later I have to talk to someone." I drifted away from them and marched my way to Kiba. He saw me and smiled. "Hey Sakura, what were you doing in Sasuke…" I dragged him by the arm to a secluded place not letting him finish his sentence.
"Hinata likes Naruto like the stalking type or like the I know every detail about him type. Trust me I know what that looks like." I spat out.
Kiba casually nodded his head. "You're just going to nod your head. That's all you're going to say. Did you even hear a word I just said?" He still had the same expression on his face. "Yeah, I already knew that the whole class knows except Naruto and apparently, you. I knew she liked Naruto and I still confessed to her." Kiba said breaking the news to me.
"Why are you acting so calm about this?" I feel like an idiot for making a big deal about this. "I know that I still have a chance with her. That's why I need you Sakura. I need you to help me out." He pleaded.
"It would have helped me if you would have told me this in the beginning. Whatever I'll still help you out." The bell rang to go to class. "Yay! Hinata is right there. This is your chance Sakura go work your magic." He pushed me and I almost tripped on my feet.
Hinata was about to walk inside the building but I caught up to her. "Hey Hinata I know we never talked before but I have a question. Do you have anyone you currently like?" I decided to be blunt. Hinata's face turned bright red and covered her mouth with her hands. "Was it that noticeable." Hinata said stuttering in a sweet quiet voice. I frowned. Don't say Naruto. Let me be wrong. "I have a crush on Naruto but please don't tell him. I plan on confessing to him soon." She cupped her cheeks with her hands.
I didn't know what to say. I felt my cheeks heat up too. "What about Kiba what do you think of him." I said almost choking on my words. Hinata eyes widen. "Kiba is always nice to me and I think he's a wonderful person. I always feel comfortable when I'm around him. We were childhood friends and he confessed to me recently but I don't feel the same."
I wanted to get away from her. She's so nice and pure and she deserves to be happy. "Thank you Hinata sorry for dragging you into this but I was just curious. Just don't forget that Kiba is not the type to give up easily." We made it to our classroom and I walked to my seat.
I can't do this. I can't like Naruto anymore, I can't help Kiba, and I need to go back to the way I was. If Hinata loves Naruto then she shouldn't have anyone in her way. She reminds me of myself in middle school madly in love with a boy. I shouldn't take that away from her.
I slammed my head on my desk closing my eyes. Why did I have to fall in love with Naruto? It should be easy for me to let this go. How did my heart grow so weak? What if Naruto likes Hinata back. I mean she is a great girl who wouldn't fall in love with her. I should cut ties with everyone to make everyone's lives easier- Kiba, Naruto, and Sasuke. I should just go back to how it was and just talk to Ino.
I felt a paper ball hit my head. It must be Ino. I didn't feel like looking. I felt another paper ball getting thrown at my head again. "Ugh." I lifted my head and looked over and realized that Naruto was in her seat. I frowned. "What are you doing here? Where is Ino?"
Naruto shrugged his shoulders. "I don't know she never walked in. Anyways are you okay? You walked away from us this morning and when you entered class you looked like you were deep in thought. Did something happen?"
I felt guilty. Naruto is so caring that he noticed little details that shouldn't be noticed. I didn't say anything and looked away from him. I could only imagine the expression on his face.
"I'm guessing you didn't see what was written on the board. Well it said that we can work on our projects today since our teacher is not here today." Naruto said not letting our conservation die out.
"Well we have our sketch done and we don't have the materials right now to make it. So, we don't have to work on it." I said still not facing him.
"Yeah that true so how about we hang out outside to get some fresh air. The substitute teacher really doesn't care what we do." Naruto said still talking to me. "No I don't want to hang out right now. I want to be alone." I said trying to stay strong.
"Sakura what's wrong? Did I do something to make you mad?" Naruto had a hint of hurt in his voice. I quickly turned my head. "Of course, not at all Naruto. I'm fine let's just go outside." I decided that this will be the last time talking to him.
Naruto smiled like he usually does. "Okay great let's go!" He jumped out of his seat and lead the way. I followed quietly behind him like last time. Is this really the last time I'm going to spend with him? Our time was short together but it was fun while it lasted. I guess love isn't for me after all.
We reached the roof of the school and Naruto opened the door for me. I stepped outside and with my luck Hinata and Kiba were there looking straight at me