Disclaimer- I do not own Naruto or any of the characters (unfortunately). Only this plot.

                                               Tempting the Hands of Fate.


                                                                               Prologue


Life comes at you fast. You gotta take it all in, the good and the bad. So as I’m sitting here, watching my best friends makeout, I wonder where it all went wrong.
I think to myself, why I had to intermingle to different groups of friends. Why I had to tempt fate. If I knew how much it would hurt me, I don’t think I ever would have even introduced them.

“Sakura, I asked if you were ready to go.”

My neck snapped up…better be careful…might get whiplash.

“Oh…yeah I’m ready.” I answered. When did they stop kissing?

“Good, cause I’m so excited to see this movie! I’ve been waiting for like, forever to see it.” Ino clapped her hands together excitedly. She grasped my hand, pulling me up from the chair I was sitting on. Her other hand grabbed Sasuke’s and I wanted to slap her hand away and grasp it myself. Grasp it for dear, dear life.
I allowed her to pull me along to the car. It seemed as though my body was working on auto pilot, allowing my mind to brood. Thanks, inner.

I sat in the back seat, alone. I watched resentfully as Ino’s hand intwined with Sasuke’s subconsciously.

Why was I even here? They didn’t need me to be here. Oh wait, they did. Sasuke isn’t comfortable around Ino without me there. Gotta put on the ‘good friend’ mask.
Inner Sakura was tired of me moping so she decided to let me have control once more.

“What are we gunna do tomorrow?” Ino asked innocently. Sasuke exchanged glances with me.

“Sakura’s coming over. We have a project to work on.”

“Oh.” Was all she said. I saw her face drop. They never spent time together outside of school. They’ve never even been on a real date.

Sasuke let the conversation drop, he didn’t want to have to explain that he didn’t want to hang out with her alone, I knew the drill. An awkward silence loomed over us until we arrived at the movie theatre. It seemed as though Ino had obtained newly found energy, as she was back to her bubbly self once again.

We bought the tickets and took our seats, skipping the whole popcorn and soda business. They always overcharge at the movies. I smiled devishly as I pulled three Monsters from my purse and handed one to Sasuke and Ino. I took out some Pringles and placed them in Ino’s lap.

“Oh my god, Sakura what in the world would I do without you?” Ino exclaimed happily. I shrugged.

“You’d spontaneously combust, of course.”

Ino giggled happily and opened her Monster. My gaze traveled to Sasuke’s and my breath hitched. His eyes were already on mine, already gazing at me intently. Time froze for a brief moment as we exchanged our own silent conversation. His charcoal eyes made me want to melt in his arms. Made me want him to touch me, hold me the way he did her. The way he did when she wasn’t around.
I broke eye contact with him. The previews had begun.

It was a tedious two and a half hours, dealing with them makeout hotly amidst the entire movie. If someone were to ask them how it was, they wouldn’t even be able to tell them. They didn’t even pay attention. On top of that, I had to suffer because of Ino’s freaking moaning and Sasuke’s groaning. I’d bet anyone ten bucks she’s giving him a hand job. What did you say? They’re in public? Oh, that doesn’t matter. They don’t care.

Sasuke wasn’t always like that, all perverted and PDA-obsessed. Ino’s changed him. Tremendously. It’s upsetting, cause I dunno if I’ll ever get my best friend back; she’s keeping him hostage. Sasuke was one of the most interesting people I knew. He always had the most fascinating facts that he would spew out. I always made fun of him for that, told him that with him around I didn’t need Google. He used to like that. He doesn’t remember me ever saying that anymore.  
We used to spend all our nights on the phone until 4 in the morning.

He used to be my life.

He used to care.

No, that’s an exaggeration. He still cares. But, not the same as before. He’s a completely different person…with her that is.

When it’s just the two of us, he’s still the same Sasuke I knew. Sort of.
I stood up from my seat, ashamed. I’m such a hypocrite. I wouldn’t know the first thing about the movie either. I wasn’t paying attention.

“So Sakura how’d you like the movie? Wasn’t it just fabulous?” Ino’s smile seemed so real. God, she’s so oblivious. I gave her a fake smile in return, one that Sasuke would know was fake, and replied:

“I loved it! I mean, it was so scary.” Feeding into her personality, becoming something I was not.

“I know! I almost died when he came out of the closet!”

I giggled and discussed the few points of the movie I actually remember and was unsuprised that she didn’t remember any of the scenes.

Meanwhile, Sasuke had a far off look in his eyes that I didn’t fail to notice. I would remember to ask him about it later.

“Do you think I can sleep over?” Ino pondered aloud.

“Er, I don’t think so. I gotta be at Sasuke’s at like 10 in the morning. Our project is due Monday and we didn’t even start it yet.” I smiled sheepishly.

Ino scoffed. “You guys are dumb procrastinators.” She smiled. I smiled back and buckled my seatbelt.

We drove home in silence once more. Ino pulled up to my house and ruffled my hair, which annoyed the hell out of me.

“See you later, forehead.”

“Hn.”

“Bye guys.” I bid my farewell and ran up to my porch, opening the door quickly. They’d probably go to some parking lot and makeout some more and do Kami know what alone for a couple hours. I sunk to the floor and cried until I fell asleep against my front door.

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I woke up at approximately 7:52 AM with a splitting headache. I dragged myself out of bed and took two Tylenol with a glass of water. Sasuke won’t wake up until around noon. Yes, I lied to Ino.

I occupied myself with reading and watching TV and taking a shower. I admit that I chose to wear a plaid skirt today because I know about his fetish. I also admit that I did my hair and makeup extra special, just the way I know he likes it.
At 11:46 I received a text from him.

What time do you want me to pick you up?

I replied telling him as soon as possible and that he was a lazy asshole that sleeps half the day away. He replied with calling me a nerd.  

I sat on my couch with my purse and project supplies in hand. He arrived 6 minutes later. He doesn’t live too far away, but he also drives like a maniac.
He didn’t get out of his car, just beeped the horn.  I didn’t hesitate to run out the door as fast as I could. I flashed him a bright smile as soon as I got in the car.

“Sasucakes!” I giggled. How happy this man makes me he’ll never know. Sasuke rolled his eyes and the corner of his mouth turned upwards into a smile. My hand rested lightly on the armrest and his hand found mine. His soft creamy hands smoothed over my own. I was content.

It took four minutes to get back to his house, the lunatic.

I jumped out of his navy blue corvette and ran up to his front steps, waiting for him to get his lazy ass over. He unlocked the door and walked inside, immediately climbing upstairs to his room. I followed shortly after, and plopped on his bed.

“Soooo, I hope you slept well.”

“Hardly. Fucking insomnia.” I frowned and my eyes searched his for some unknown answer. He sat carefully on the bed and faced me.

“You need sleep.” I commented, absentmindedly. I lifted my hand and brought it up to his face, gently stroking under his eyes. “Your bags are getting worse.”

He slapped my hand away and gave me a glare. “Stop overreacting. It’s nothing you need to worry about.”

My face softened. “I can’t help it. I worry about you a lot.” I allowed my back to hit the mattress and closed my eyes.

“I know.”

“Okay so let’s work on the project now.” I sighed.

“Let’s not, and say we did.” He smirked.

“What do you want to do?”

I didn’t get a reply, instead of felt strong arms wrap around me and pull me close to a warm body.

“I’m tired.” Sasuke whispered in my ear.

“You slept until noon.” I complained into his chest.

“You know as well as I do that I didn’t sleep.”

“Mmm, I know.” His grip tightened around me and his nose burrowed in the crook of my neck.

“I can sleep with you here though.” His voice trailed.

“I know.”

“Sing for me.” he commanded softly.

And so I sang, I sang my heart out and stroked his soft black hair until he fell asleep in my arms. Once he was sleeping I rest my head on his broad chest and drifted off into my own slumber.

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“Shit, shit shit!” I yelled. The clock read 6:09. We slept for how many hours? I had to be home by 8.

“Sasuke.” I shook him awake. He propped himself up with one arm, then other draped across my stomach.

“What…?” he croaked.

“We have to work on the project… like now!” I panicked.

He plopped back down and snuggled closer to me, his head resting on my chest.

“Relax.” He cooed.

“Sasuke, its due on Monday!!” god I was such a nerd, obsessed with grades.

He smirked and rubbed his face with his hands. His chin rested against me, our faces mere inches apart.

“I did it already.” He stated calmly. At first I didn’t register what he said. It then hit me ten seconds later.

“Huh?” Oh yeah, real smooth Sakura.

“I did it already.” He repeated.

“When?”

“The day it was assigned.” He gave me a triumphant smirk.

“Oh,” and then I realized that I didn’t do anything on it. “Wait but I didn’t even work on the project! That wasn’t fair!”

He shrugged, indifferent.

“Why’d you invite me over then?”

He was silent for a moment, probably deciding how to answer. I swear if he said he didn’t know…

“I missed you.”

Oh, that was unexpected. Our faces seemed like if I just reached two inches I could just touch my lips to his. I wanted to so badly. I felt his arms retract from around my waist and I pretended not to care. He sat upright and gave me a ‘you-are-so-in-for-it’ look, which I admit, confused me. Until, that is, I felt his fingers digging into my sides. I just would like to inform you, that I am extremely ticklish. And he knew all my worst spots.

“Sto..Sasuke…stop.” I rasped betwixt giggles.

“Now why in the world would I do that?” his voice was smooth, sexy.

“Because if you don’t,” giggle. “I will bite you!”

Now I would like to point out that I fairly warned him and he should have taken my advice and stopped it then and there. But he continued to tickle me, ignoring my advice. So I opened my mouth wide and grasped his arm tightly and bit him.

Hard.

Sasuke hissed and jerked his arm away quickly. I knew I was dead meat by the look he gave me. I quickly coward at the corner of his bed as he approached me. As if I was his prey. Out of nowhere he lunged and his teeth sunk into my neck, like he was a vampire. He didn’t bite as hard as I did. Actually, he didn’t bite hard at all. What was he doing, was he licking my skin? He backed away an inch to look me in the eyes. He stuck his tongue out at me.

“Ew, Sasuke saliva.” I wiped my neck quickly. Without warning, I licked his cheek, making sure to get him back good. He tried to act manly by not wiping it off.
We continued our little contest of licking each other, which I admit, sounded so wrong. At one point, he licked my lips. I rest my forehead against his own. In my mind I wanted to say, Sasuke can I kiss you? But all that came out was,

“Sasuke?” Kami my voice sounded so pathetic at that point and I mentally slapped myself.

“Hm?”

“I…nevermind.”  

Silence consumed us. But it was a comfortable silence.

“Guess what?” he said finally.

“What?”

He paused before he replied.

“I’m really horny right now.”

I slapped him. “Well what do you want me to do about it?”

He molded his body to mine and pressed himself against me. Ew, I felt it. I must admit, it was getting a little hot in his room. His head still resting on my chest, he commented,

“You have really comfy boobs.” I just rolled my eyes and sighed heavily.

“What in the world am I going to do with you?”

“You’re going to love me until the day I die, then you’re going to kill yourself once I do die because you can’t live without me.” he sounded so confident.

“Psh, yeah right. I can totally live without you. It’s you that can’t live without me.” I corrected him.

“Yup, you’re totally right. You hit that one right on the nose. Let. Me. Tell. You. I cry myself to sleep every night when I don’t see you.” He sucked at sarcasm, cause he probably did do that every night.

“Love you too.” A bright smile graced my face.

My phone rang seconds later.

“Hello? Yes. Yeah, we finished the project. Okay, mom I’ll come home soon. Yes, fine. Okay, bye. Love you too.” I hung up the phone and stared at the clock. Wow, an hour and a half passed.

“Time to drive me home.” I sang merrily. I could’ve sworn I heard him mutter ‘annoying’ under his breath as he got up and put his shoes on.
Sasuke drove me home quickly and got out of the car to give me a hug goodbye.

As his arms engulfed me in the hug, I smelled his unique delicious smell.
Sasuke’s hugs varied. Sometimes he had floppy noodle arms and wasn’t really committed to the hug. Other times, when I was upset, he would just hold me against him and rub my back lightly. Then there were the times when he would hug me so hard, he would lift me off the ground. Right now, that was the hug I received.

He gently set my feet back on the ground and brushed a few strands of hair out of my face.

“Sleep well.” He muttered, kissing my forehead.

“Goodnight!” I chirped happily before dashing into my house.

Later, he would text me for hours until I fell asleep talking to him. He wouldn’t text Ino.

I sometimes wondered why he was even dating Ino in the first place. He knows that she will never understand him the way I do, and yet he still is with her. I know he hates how obnoxious and shallow she is, and yet he continues to be with her. He puts a mask on every time he’s around her and pretends to care. The stupid thing is that she actually falls for it.

I’m always stuck in the middle because she will cry to me for hours about how she is unhappy because she wants him to pay more attention to her. But since she’s so shallow, all she can think about when she sees him is how much she likes him, so she winds up ignoring her feelings just to be with him. They’ve only known each other for less than six months and they’ve been dating the whole time of knowing each other. They rushed into the relationship, because they were both lonely. The upsetting thing was that Ino knew I liked Sasuke. She fucking knew, and she went against the girl code.

I’ve known Sasuke for two years. Even I don’t understand how he works to the full extent, but I try my best. She certainly doesn’t know how he operates because she can never understand why he does what he does half the time. It’s just how Sasuke works.

I could try and try to convince him to move on, but he’s stubborn. He thinks about breaking up with her every day but he never does. It’s like they both forget about all their feelings when they see each other and they just start making out. That really pisses me off.
I pushed Ino out of my mind and dreamt about Sasuke and I, happily together.
Maybe one day, I silently pleaded, that will happen.

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A/N- yeah I’ve been thinking about this plot for quite some time now, because I have a similar situation going on in my life currently. In future chapters, you’ll discover how everything turned out to be how it is right now, and all that Sakura has gone through. Drama drama drama!
RxR please !!