Unfortunately Yours (SasuNaru) ✔

Chapter 16: First Truth

It's been a week since the last time I was able to look Sasuke in the eyes. Ever time my eyes would accidentally meet his, the image of his passionate kiss with Sakura filled my mind. I couldn't bear to be reminded of that night, so I avoided him. I wanted to hold onto the last remaining shards of my heart before they were completely destroyed.

I thought Sasuke hated Sakura...then why did he kiss her? Was he lying all this time? Did he really love Sakura all along and pretended to hate her? Why...why did I have to find out about their love right in front of my own home?

"Dinner's ready."

I sat at the table, facing down as Sasuke placed the plate down in front of me.

"Thanks..."

We began to eat and the atmosphere around us was thick. Neither of us spoke as we ate, and my eyes made sure to glue themselves to my plate. This is a mess...Everything in my life right now is a mess...

Suddenly, I heard the sound of Chopsticks hit the table. "Naruko."

I couldn't look up, but I placed my chopsticks down on the table and continued to look at my plate.

"Is there something wrong?" He asked.

I was shocked by his sudden question. "No..." Of course, there's something wrong, idiot!

"Then why have you been so lifeless?"

Because you broke my heart, jerk!

"You've been like this since that day you came home late last week. What happened?"

I saw you eating Sakura-chan's stupid face!

Anger and sorrow consumed me as I remembered the events of that night. My emotions were beginning to cloud my mind, hindering my control over my own thoughts. As I stared at Sasuke with narrow eyes, I couldn't help but imagine the long rant I would have yelled at him:

Oh, so you really want to know why I'm so lifeless Sasuke? Then let's review all of last week to see the many possible reasons for my lifelessness! Hmm well, it could be because I'm faking my feelings for Gaara as I maintain our relationship. Or maybe it's because I've had my heart broken so many times in one week that my heart can't take it anymore. Then again, it could also be the fact that I saw you and Sakura-chan eating each other's faces in front of my own damn house!

I wanted to yell at him. I wanted to cry. I wanted to punch him and make him pay for playing with my heart. But mostly, I wanted to love him. I wanted to tell him I only wanted to be with him, and that I'm sorry for taking so long to realize that.

But I can't. He's moved on to Sakura, and I would have too if I were him. It's not easy being in love with an idiot. All they do is hurt you because of their ignorance.

I sighed as I stood up, leaving my food on the plate. "It's none of your concern. I'm doing just fine. As a matter of fact, I'm going out with Gaara tonight to have a date at a fancy restaurant, so I won't be needing your third rate food."

I tossed my hair to the side as I began to walk towards the door. "Don't stay up too late, and if you're gonna bring a girl over while I'm gone, I'll be back around 11, so you'll have time to clean up."

"What the hell are you talking about, Naruko? Why do you sound so passive-aggressive? What's going on?" He asked as he stood up from the table.

I quickly placed my shoes on to walk outside. Nope, I am not going to confront him right now!