Quote of the chapter: "Everyone has a hobby." -Iron Man

Reminder: At chapter 20, I changed on how Sasuke asked Sakura to the prom. It isn't the ice cream idea anymore, it's better. Hope you re-read the part :)

Additional: I published a SasuSaku two-shot, feel free to read it :D

TWO UPDATES IN ONE DAY-more like night-, ACHIEVEMENT!

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~cнαpтer 21: ɢιrlѕ dαy oυт~

Sakura was still laying down at her bed. She woke up at approximately 9:00 AM. It has been a few minutes and she still refused to get out of bed since a lot of questions and thoughts traveled in her mind.

Such as, 'Why did Sasuke helped me in Chemistry?'

He would normally just let other people fail the subject.

"Because you are important to him and he doesn't want to see you fail." Inner Sakura replied with a bored expression.

'Why did he ask me to go to prom with him?'

Why me of all people? He could choose any girl he wants. Heck, he can even ask a celebrity to go with him.

"Because he wanted you to be his date, duh."

'Why has he been good to me for the past months?'

After all those years, we would just talk a little bit then bye-bye but now, we would spend hours of talking and he would rarely open up.

"Because he hurt you/us a lot of times and that is his way of saying sorry plus he is THE UCHIHA SASUKE YOU DIMWIT!"

'Does he like me?'

No not in a frickin million years. Jumping into conclusions is strictly NOT allowed.

"Well OF COURSE he likes you. How could you be sooo blind?! HE sits with you during lunch. HE chats with you for hours. HE asked you to be his DATE for the PROM. HE is now your tutor in CHEMISTRY.

C.H.E.M.I.S.T.R.Y.

Do OPPOSITE topics ATTRACT to that certain subject, hm?"

She groaned, shutting her inner's opinions as she decided to go out of bed. She checked her phone and was surprised that it was already 10:53 AM. Did she stay at the bed too long?

Setting aside that thought, she went to the bathroom and did her morning routine.

~

After eating lunch, Sakura told Misa that she will be going to the Konoha mall. It is her usual destination after all.

She drove and parked her car in the basement as she went up to the meeting place.

Starbucks.

Once she came in, she looked around for her friends. She saw Ino and Tenten sitting by the couch at the end of the store.

"Hey." Sakura dropped her sling bag at the couch beside Tenten.

"Yo!" Tenten smiled as she sipped her drink.

"Hey, forehead! Go order a drink first before I reveal the news to you."

She strolled to the counter and ordered mocha frappe.

Grabbing her drink, she thanked the employee and sat next to the brunette.

Tenten raised her hands up in joy and shaked Ino through her shoulders. "Yay Sakura's here! Now tell us whatever it is Ino. Curiosity's killing me."

"She didn't tell you yet? Why not?" Sakura drank her frappe a bit. It's like heaven in a cup.

"Because princess here wants to say it to at least two people." Tenten huffed.

Ino carried on to her gossip. "Anyways, I have a date to the prom."

"THAT'S YOUR NEWS?! YOU ALMOST KILLED ME OF CURIOSITY AND YOU SAY YOU HAVE A DATE TO THE PROM??! PLEASE, THAT'S ALREADY EXPECTED INO." Tenten yelled making all the other people take a look at them which Tenten waved nervously and apologized.

"Yeah but I didn't say who is it yet." Ino shrugged with beam.

"Spill." Sakura replied with much interest as Tenten ignored the other views and perked her ears up.

"Shikamaru."

Just one word and the two cheered in victory as again, the other customers faced to them as they apologized.

"What's with all the screaming?" A voice asked.

"Yeah, a lot of customers are staring." Another came as they saw who it was.

Sakura took over the question as the two girls sat down. "Gomen, Temari-chan and Hinata-chan but Ino-pig got asked out to the prom with her crush. Unbelievable, huh?"

Ino stuck her tongue out. "What? It doesn't mean that I can't go with my crush because of my beauty."-Sakura rolled her eyes playfully at this-"Not like you forehead."

Ino gave a wink at Sakura, which remind her the incident yesterday. The part when Sasuke's older brother winked at her which connects to Sasuke asking her out to the prom.

Dugdug.

"Hey, you okay?" Tenten asked, looking worried at Sakura.

Temari turned to the platinum blonde and acted so that she can scare her. "Ino, what did you do?"

She elevated both her hands up innocently. "I didn't do anything! It was just a joke."

Sakura mentally shook her head. "It's nothing. I just remembered something." She hoped that they wouldn't ask if she has a date even though she knew they will ask sooner or later.

"Woah woah wait. Don't tell me you do have a date to prom, forehead?" Ino silently shouted, she had enough attractions while Sakura's face darkened.

Well that came up fast.

"OMG! Forehead, do tell!" Ino plomped up and sat beside Sakura.

Temari, Tenten and Hinata were all ears, staring at Sakura.

Nudge.

Tease.

Smile.

Wink.

Glare.

Hinata was also a part of it. "Sakura-chan, may we know who it is?"

Nudge.

Tease.

Smile.

Wink.

Glare.

"We'll be finding out sooner though." Temari stated the facts.

Nudge.

Tease.

Smile.

Wink.

Glare.

"Pretty please?" Tenten blinked with puppy eyes.

Nudge.

Tease.

Smile.

Wink.

Glare.

The pressure is too much.

"Holy crap, it's Sasuke isn't it?!" Tenten's jaw dropped in realization as the others did so too.

Sakura's eyes widen and her blush went darker than the color of her hair which only means that Tenten's perception was correct.

"OH MY GOSH! THIS IS THE BEST FOREHEAD!" Ino squealed as for the third time, the other people turned to them. "You know what, let's continue this talk while we walk."

The four girls nodded in agreement as they walked to the hallways.

"So, where are we going?"

"Leave that to me! I got it all covered." Ino smiled excitedly at the four girls. "Okay, back to business. How did Sasuke asked you, Sa-ku-ra-chan?"

She teased making Sakura flush into the streaks of red. "How about we just tell who our dates are now and tell how they asked later at the food court?"

"Sure."

"Ugh. Fiiine."

"Sounds good."

"You all know mine. No fun." Tenten crossed her arms against her chest as they threw their empty drinks at the garbage bin.

"Well at least everyone knows your taken and Neji's yours. And how he ask you was probably the best." Temari replied, smiling when Tenten's cheeks changed color.

"Still..."

"So, Hina-chan." Ino slowed down to catch up Hinata's pace. "Who's the lucky guy?" She wiggled her eyebrows, causing Hinata to blush more than usual.

"N-Naruto-kun." She smiled and looked down at the floor.

"Holy motherfu-"

Sakura glared to stop Ino for her upcoming 'foul' language.

"Of fudging chocolate! That's great Hinata! It's been a long time since you liked him and it's finally coming true!" Ino hugged Hinata and winked at the other girls as success in Naruhina part.

Guess she didn't have to do anything, Naruto got it all covered.

"That's great news Hinata!" Sakura added.

"Congrats!" Tenten joined.

"Good for you Hinata." Temari gave her a grin.

"Since Temari doesn't know our crushes. I'll be honored to tell you." Ino's eyes sparkled as she walked next to Temari.

"Is it okay? I mean if you don't want it's alright since it is personal." Temari kindly replied, being the oldest between the five of them.

"Yeah! You're part of the group now, why not?" Tenten defended as she shrugged.

"I don't see a reason why not." Hinata honestly stated.

"Of course it's okay. You are our friends after all and it's probably obvious by now." Sakurs sent a smile.

Temari felt home in her place. She has friends back at Suna but none was as friendly and kind as them. She grinned warmly and nodded as Ino began her job.

"Tenten is obviously taken so she's with Neji. Hinata's crush is Naruto since we were young. My crush is Shikamaru and I think you know Sakura's crush ne?" Ino smirked at the sight of the fuming Sakura.

"Well that's easy. It's Sasuke huh?" Temari whispered to Ino which she nodded.

"This just between me, you, Tenten and Hinata but we're matchmaking the two of them." Ino muttered back.

"Count me in then."

Ino smiled widely as she raised her hands. "Yosh, It's that store!"

Sakura looked suspiciously at the store which Ino was pointing. "Make 'n shop? Isn't that for dress-making? I thought we're buying our prom dress not making one."

"Technically, you are buying it. I was just the one who made your dresses so yay for me!" Ino cheered as she made her way to the counter. "Hey Kana!"

The brown-haired girl turned and smiled. "Ino! You're here to claim the dresses? Still pretty as before, I see."

"Yup! These are my friends, by the way." She motioned the four girls to come nearer. "The girl who has pink hair is my best friend Sakura, the brunette is the sporty Tenten, the blonde is Temari from Suna and the shy one is Hinata."

Ino pointed as they sent a grin or waved their hand.

"Nice to meet you." They bowed.

"Awww such beautiful girls! Come on let me show you your dresses." Kana moved to a curtain and pushed it aside, revealing five different dresses.

The four girls' jaws were open as their eyes widen in shock.

"Your skills in making dresses has improved. Ino, I'm quite impressed." Kana admitted as Ino thanked.

She distributed the dresses to her friends as they still remained paralyzed. "What? I design clothes to kill time. Everyone has a hobby, you know."

They went to their own dressing room and tried out their own dresses.

When they came out, Kana observed them. "I've seen a lot of girls wear distinct dresses and I have to admit you girls are hot and sexy. Your dates are lucky bastards."

They heated up in embarrassment except for Ino who is very confident with her body. "Thanks Kana!"

The girls retreated back to change their clothes. They payed afterwards and thanked as they left.

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"NO FRICKIN WAY! I WILL DEFINITELY NOT ACCEPT!" Ino puffed as she held her bags full of new clothes, make-up and a few jewelries.

Sakura objected. "But Ino-"

"No buts, Sakura." Ino protested. "That dress only matches up with heels. That goes the same for you too Tenten."

"There's no escaping when it comes to her, right?" Temari looked to the other girls.

"Pretty much." Tenten answered as a sigh escaped her lips.

Hinata joined while they reach to the food court. "It's Ino after all. She's the best with fashion."

Sakura grunted and gave up. "Fine, THOUGH I will fix my hair."

"Alright, Alright. Just promise me you'll put on some make-up." Ino pouted.

"We'll see." Sakura smiled at her as she almost slipped but she got her balance. "And is wearing these heels NOW necessary? It's not even prom yet!"

"These aren't for fashion, these are killing machines! My feet hurts, damnit!" Tenten complained while catching her balance as Hinata help her.

"Look, you two aren't used to wearing heels so you need to wear them now for a practice. Unless you want to trip at the carpet and get humiliated." Ino retorted.

"But why me and Tenten only? It's unfair!" Sakura whined as she got the hang of it.

"Hinata is the Hyuuga heiress, therefore she usually goes to formal parties which means wearing heels so she's used to it." Ino stated as Hinata agreed. "And Temari is a Sabaku, her family are the leaders of Sunagakure wearing proper attire is a must. Am I right Temari?"

"You really are good at fashion." Temari complimented as Ino nodded.

Once they reached the food court, Sakura and Tenten literally dropped at the seats as they cheered that they were still alive, plopping back to their shoes.

"Drama queen, much?"

"Says the pig who fainted by just getting an injection shot." Sakura made a face towards Ino as she wore her closed-shoes while Tenten wore her sneakers.

"Who wouldn't? The needle was 7 inches long!" Ino said as they took their seats.

Sakura in front of Ino, Tenten beside Sakura as Tenten faced to Hinata while Temari sat next to Tenten.

Sakura-Ino
Tenten-Hinata
Temari-(empty)

Temari cocked an eyebrow. "Now, that's just exaggeration."

Ino waved her hand back and forth dismissively. "Yeah yeah whatever. By the way, are you all gonna tie your hair up or just leave it down?"

They all shrugged before Tenten, Hinata and Temari stood up to buy food and drinks.

Ino leaned closer to Sakura as she opened her hand. "Twenty bucks, I say Tenten's gonna tie her hair up."

"Fifty I say she's leaving it down " Sakurs accepted the handshake.

"You're on, forehead." She broke their contact as she rested her back at the chair. "Just so you know, I've never liked her as a friend."

"Who?"

Ino just gave her a stern look and in just a second, Sakura knew who it was. "Then why did you stay with her?"

"I-I thought you didn't want to hang out with us anymore and I thought that she is a good person but all she talks about it Sasuke! Plus, it seems that you had fun with them so I came to a conclusion that if you're happy with them then I'll be happy for you. We're best friends after all, forehead." Ino patted Sakura's shoulder as a friendly gesture.

"You'll always be my best friend Ino-pig." Sakura replied by pinching her cheek.

Ino was about to fight back but she got a better in mind. "So tell me, do you still love him?"

Sakura remained speechless and thank God that Tenten, Hinata and Temari came back with trays on their hands, leaving them to change the subject though Ino gave Sakura a you're-not-getting-away-that-easily expression.

The young Yamanaka cleared her throat as she tapped her hand silently at the center of the table, catching all of her friends' attention. "10 o' clock, black-haired hottie."

They all took a secret glance and admitted that he was one hot dude.

Tenten shifted to Ino. "Wait. I thought you like a certain someone-ahem Nara ahem-? Why are you boy hunting?"

"It doesn't mean I can't admire the hot boys that God created." Ino took a bite of her snack.

"Good point." Temari acknowledged.

"Since there aren't any more handsome boys, let's start with Hinata. How did Naruto asked you to prom?" The Platinum blonde winked at Hinata.

Hinata tried her best to explain while avoiding to faint so she looked down to her lap and started playing with her fingers. "H-He asked me out to a r-ramen stand and after we order w-we talked for a little bit. W-When the food came, m-my ramen bowl has f-four Naruto toppings with the w-word 'Prom' a-and he was holding the N-Naruto with a question mark."

She did stutter a lot though it's better than fainting.

"Ramen? That is Naruto." Sakura chuckled at her friend's move.

"Seriously? A FRICKIN RAMEN STAND. What a place to ask out a girl." Ino placed her palm at her forehead for thinking of Naruto's stupidity.

"What? It is Naruto and ramen is special to him so it makes Hinata special since she is the only girl that Naruto has taken out without any of us." Tenten pin-pointed the fact as Hinata blushed even more.

"Though that was smart of Naruto since he is dumb." Temari commented.

"So do you have a date Temari?"

"Nope." Temari stated blankly.

"Well then, moving on to Yamanaka Ino! Ne, how did the lazy genius asked you?"

"Two words: Cloud-gazing." Ino said with just simple words that explained all the details for them.

"That's obvious for Shikamaru-kun." Hinata remarked with all honestly.

Sakura gave a closed-eye smile. "Typical Shikamaru."

"Yeah it's great, so how did Sasuke asked you to prom forehead?" Ino placed her elbows at the table as she rested her cheeks at the palm of her hands and the pinkette silently cursed while the four girls waited for Sakura's answer.

Sakura gained all her strength to reply as she exhaled to release the pressure inside her. "He gave me an ice cream."

"That's it?"

"No that was his first move." With that response, it made them even more interested.

"Well at first he asked-no he ordered me to go to his house so that he can help me with chemistry which is why I was late after lunch."

"Ooo chemistry." Tenten nudged Sakura on the elbow as they chuckle or giggle.

Sakura just ignored Tenten's note. "After he taught me the lessons in chemistry, which is now easy for me by the way, he gave me an ice cream then went out of the room for a bit. So I decided to get some ice cream then I found an envelope. I opened it then I saw a paper which says 'go to the bed and find the next envelope' or something like that and since curiosity kills, I did what it said then found the next one and it goes on until I stopped at the study table which is a total of four envelopes. In the last one, it stated to check the back of the envelopes and it spells out 'PROM?' with his name at the bottom."

"Well that's cute." Ino smiled sweetly as she averted to the other girls to see their reactions.

"K-Kawaii." Hinata mumbled.

Tenten shrugged. "What do you expect from an Uchiha?"

"He has some skills up his sleeve. His idea was the best next to Neji's idea." Temari truthfully stated.

"This prom is gonna be the best!" Ino cheered.

"Though we got one problem." Sakura spoiled the moment. "Fangirls and fanboys."

All of the five girls groaned in unison at the thought.

"Who's up for interrupting the fangirls' moments with the guys?" Ino asked with mischief.

"I smell a plan coming on." Tenten grinned evilly. "Count me in."

"Me too!" Sakura volunteered.

Temari nodded. "Same here."

"How about we...." Hinata silently told them her idea.

"Hinata you're a genius!" Ino hugged her tightly.

"Woah, that's pretty mischievous." Sakura was surprised at Hinata's idea as they all finished their food and drinks.

"Is that really you Hinata?" Temari was also in shock.

And, Tenten couldn't believe it. "Who are you and what have you done to our Hinata-chan?"

Hinata giggled as they laughed.

"Anyways, what else do you girls have in mind to be fangirl-free for the night?" Ino asked.

"Wait. How about the fanboys?" Tenten questioned as Sakura and Ino looked at each other and smirked.

Sakura faced to them. "Let's leave them be unless they stepped out of the line."

"Why?" Temari cocked an eyebrow.

"We'll see who's the jealous type." Ino winked at them.

"Okay back to the topic. How about the fangirls?"

"Speak of the devil." Tenten quickly changed her sight back to her friends as the other looked to where Tenten positioned her gaze.

They saw Karin and Suigetsu coming to their direction, both bickering about something as Karin walked away but Suigetsu grabbed her wrist and brought her to the girls' table.

"Hey girls, this slut here just wants to say something to you." Suigetsu gave a grin before putting Karin in front of him.

"Hey suigetsu." The girls greeted.

Karin muttered. "Jerk."

"Speak for yourself." Suigestu silently replied as the girls held their laughter.

Karin sent a punch over to Suijetsu though he dodged it perfectly. "Are you gonna say it or not?" He asked blankly.

Karin sighed and turned to the five girls. "I just wanted to apologize for being a b*tch to you and a fangirl to Sasuke. I regret what I've done. I'm so stupid to fangirl over a guy just for his looks. So I'm sorry and to Sasuke too but I couldn't face him after all that I caused."

"I forgive you." Sakura said with determination. "...even though you were boastful before."

"I agree with Sakura-chan." Hinata stated with a smile.

Temari scoffed. "Whatever." In her perception, once a fangirl, always a fangirl excluding Sakura's and Ino's case. Also, in her defense, she doesn't care about Karin at all.

"Fine." Ino rolled her eyes. "Just don't be a fangirl anymore and if this is a trick I swear in the name of-"

"I promise you it's not a trick." Karin guaranteed.

"If it is just to get Sasuke, your face meets up with this." Tenten said as she held up Sakura's fist.

"Alright, thank you so much even though I treated you badly, I hope we can be in good terms."

"We've been in worse situations." Sakura shrugged.

"Well, nice seeing you guys. If you need help, just call." Suigetsu made a phone movement.

He became friends with the girls before due to same classes and he was Tenten's sport partner if Neji and the guys aren't present.

"Sorry again and see you at prom!" Karin waved goodbye along with Suigetsu.

Once the sight of them are gone, the five huddled like planning something.

"Well that was unexpected."

"You think this is a trick?"

"Nah, I think she has the hots for Suijetsu."

"Yeah, ever since they became lab partners, she slowly ignores Sasuke."

"Back to the other fangirls, so here's the ideas..."

Sakura tapped her chin. "You know, we might need some help." She started dialing at her phone.

~

Meanwhile at the chat with the boys...

Uzumaki Naruto has signed on
Nara Shikamaru has signed on
Uchiha Sasuke has signed on
Inzuka Kiba has signed on
Hyuuga Neji has signed on

Uzumaki Naruto: So everyone has a date? ;) ;) ;)

Hyuuga Neji: I have.

Nara Shikamaru: Yeah

Uchiha Sasuke: ...

Inuzuka Kiba: :P

Hyuuga Neji: Do you have a date Kiba?

Inuzuka Kiba has signed off

Nara Shikamaru: You think he has a date?

Uchiha Sasuke: Maybe.

Uzumaki Naruto: Fifty bucks I say he has a date >:D

Uchiha Sasuke: A hundred and it's a deal.

Hyuuga Neji: I bet he has.

Nara Shikamaru: Troublesome, I bet he doesn't.

Uzumaki Naruto: PREPARE TO PAY UP UCHIHA AND NARA!

Uchiha Sasuke: Whatever.

Hyuuga Neji: I see you have a date Uchiha.

Uchiha Sasuke: What makes you say that Hyuuga?

Hyuuga Neji: News travel fast and you didn't deny it when Naruto asked a while ago.

Uchiha Sasuke: ...

Uzumaki Naruto: Teme! You have a date???!?!???!???? How did you ask her? ;D

Uchiha Sasuke: Sasuke code 10.

Hyuuga Neji: Nice choice Uchiha, but I thought you're saving that for 'her'? Or is 'she' the one you asked?

Uchiha Sasuke: Shut your trap Hyuuga.

Uzumaki Naruto: Oooo isn't that the envelopes adventure thingy? That's the best teme!

Nara Shikamaru: I still go for Sasuke code 38

Uchiha Sasuke: That was the original though I'll keep it for the future.

Uzumaki Naruto: I smell Sasuke-teme's in love! And who's the girl that Neji was talking about? >;D

Hyuuga Neji: Sasuke code 38 is one of the best but Sasuke code 10 is perfect for prom dates.

Uchiha Sasuke: Well said Hyuuga.

Uzumaki Naruto: Oi Shikamaru! How did you ask Ino? ;)

Nara Shikamaru: Cloud-gazing

Hyuuga Neji: How about you Naruto?

Uzumaki Naruto: I took her out for ramen! Dattebayo!

Uchiha Sasuke: ...

Hyuuga Neji: ...

Uzumaki Naruto: What?

Nara Shikamaru: ...that isn't romantic

Uzumaki Naruto: Well at least I put four pieces of Naruto toppings with the letters 'PROM' carved on it at her bowl and I held up the last Naruto piece with a question mark than telling her to go to a meeting which is a lie and ended up at the field cloud gazing :P

Hyuuga Neji: He has a point.

Uchiha Sasuke: He is creative...

Uzumaki Naruto: Thanks Sasuke! I'm touched :')

Uchiha Sasuke: ...for an idiot.

Uzumaki Naruto: OI OI OI WHO YOU CALLING AN IDIOT YOU ASSHOLE??!?!??

And so the fight begins...

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PUBLISHED.//5.28.2014.//

PROM EVENT IS UP CHECK THE NEXT CHAP! :D

Thanks for reading!

:)

~TheSketcher