Catharsis | AVOOCU Sequel

Chapter 7: Once More, Be Here With Me

[Chapter 7: Once More, Be Here With Me]

"Are you mocking me?" I snorted at Sasuke's cold statement, the back of his duck-like haircut in front of me.

I let out an amused him, a hand under my cheek. "Now why would I do that?" I wondered innocently, eyes glancing up at the ceiling for just a moment. "I mean, mocking the arrogant and asshole Sasuke would be a sin!"

He let out a click of his tongue. "You are." It was then that he swiped his paw— I mean, hand at a glowing red dot, only to miss. I laughed at his cat-like curiosity, moving the small laser in my hand. Kyaah, it was totally worth buying this!

Honestly, I didn't plan much for today, considering that I wasn't even supposed to be here. So, I ended up just lounging in my dorm. It was early morning, in which only Sasuke and Sakura, who were eating breakfast, were awake. And due to my awesome purchase, I was able to experience such a familiar feeling.

Also known as teasing a certain Uchiha.

Hearing a low groan, I only had the chance to blink before a familiar pink-haired teenager snatched the laser from me. "Oi, stop messing with Sasuke-kun," She scolded despite my whines, tucking it in her shirt pocket. The ninja then sat down beside me, crossing her legs as she then... did nothing.

I turned to my side. "Now that I think about it, what do you guys even do when I'm gone?" I asked, pursuing my lips.

"Go on your laptop." I blinked, mouth slightly parted but then I closed it, narrowing my eyes. Why am I even surprised? They probably saw me type it that other time.

My head cocked to the side, pushing a strand back. "That's it?"

She nodded. It was then that Sasuke spoke up, sitting on the ground. "There's a thing called YouTube, Oh god YouTube, how I missed its terrible capitalistic ass. I peered in closer as if that would let me hear more. "It's... very interesting. It has a lot of videos."

I raised a finger. "That's cuz a lot of people are desperate for money or fame or whatever," I explained, waving up a hand as Naruto groggily entered the scene. "Heya, Naruto."

"Hey, Ashley..." Came his tired voice, scratching his tummy with small mumbles. I guess he's not fully awake. Turning his heel, he entered the kitchen. "Sakura-chan, did you make anything?"

"Why do you always rely on me
to make food for you?!" She shouted with a hand next to her lips, furrowing her brows. But then she slouched. "...I cooked chicken strips— there at the table."

I stifled a laugh, covering my mouth with a hand. Aww... she cares. I then shrugged with a mental slap to my forehead. What am I talking about, of course, she cares— this isn't the original Sakura that was much harsher towards him. "Wanna give it back to me?" I whispered close to the other female, pointing at the cat laser pointer. She gave me a skeptical expression, in which I only smiled. "I wanna see if it works on Naruto."

She blinked, giving a small 'oh' before gingerly giving it back at me. Poggers, I thought. I guess she still has some bias. And right on cue, the blond walked in, a chicken strip in his mouth.

"Mmm, this tastes different from the food from home— really... really seasoned?" I tried translating as his mouth was full. "Mm, seasoned."

"Naruto," I called his name, thumb pressing against the small rod. He turned his head— in which I strike. "Look over there!" Turning the laser on, I quickly pointed at the wall, a bright red dot appearing. I ignored how the other two whipped their heads right away.