This is dedicated to Donnaviel Camero, whose birthday is today. I love you, Pot! Doo Jin is a "total panty-dropper, eh?" wink

To my best friend Serlyn Mae, who's going to celebrate her first anniversary with Allen. This is for you as well! Muah!

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CHAPTER ONE

Sakura's Dilemma

Oh my gosh… Sasuke looked really hot in that shirt. He can carry clothes effortlessly and still look like a major hottie. Too bad, I can only watch him from afar.

Oh, by the way my name is Haruno Sakura. I'm a senior at Konoha High and only three days are left 'til graduation day. Yeah, the end of those I-have-to-burn-my-eyebrows-as-well-as-my-hair-in-the-armpits days and hello new college life. But still, I'm not that excited about the thought of graduating.

9 months and maybe 20 days passed without me even getting close to the man of my dreams: Uchiha Sasuke. He's the hottest, most intelligent jock Konoha High has ever known (well, maybe after Professor Kakashi's (my most seductive professor ever) time) even though he's kinda snob and silent at times.

I can't believe how complete opposites we are. I'm pink-headed, he's black-haired (I know it doesn't matter but I just wanna add this one up). I'm talkative, not that sporty and not the brainy type.

Did I mention I have wheelchairs too? Yes, I'm handicapped.

My legs were injured two years ago. I tripped badly while dancing. I remember those twisting nerves and the pain I felt that day. But, what hurts the most is the fact that I cannot dance anymore. Okay, maybe I still can but it will be ages before that.

So many things changed after that incident. My self-esteem decreased and I imagine worse stuff but I'm not like those pity-me type of girls. They suck. Luckily, I still have my friends who always encourage me. But, thanks to that blasted incident, the possibilities of being with Sasuke became negative 100.

"Daydreaming again huh? Why don't you try approaching him?" a familiar voice said from behind. I turned around and saw Hyuuga Hinata, my best friend. Her lips were smiling and so did her extraordinary eyes.

"You know I've always tried. I tried speaking to him all the time that I even lost count." I said, frowning.

She paused and seems to think of something. "54 attempts. Yeah, 54. Since June." She teased.

"Ya right."

Another girl came. It was my other best friend, Yamanaka Ino. She kissed Hinata and me on the cheek. "Let me guess, Sasuke's your topic, isn't it?"

"Wow, you guessed right." I replied, raising my eyebrow.

"As if you're going to talk about someone or something else than him!" Ino grabbed the handles of my wheelchair and we walked—I mean they walkedtowards the canteen.

"I'm going to fetch us something to eat. I'll come back." Hinata told us then began to walk in the crowd. She was wearing her usual shy expression. You just don't know how many prayers we have offered to make her DARING sometimes.

Sakura's daydream

Hinata: singing in a stage with flashy and sexy clothes on Like a virgin! Whoo! Touched for the very first time!

Crowd: drool MORE!

end of daydream

"Aren't you going to do something?" Ino seriously asked me. "I mean, tomorrow's the last possible event where you can get together."

"I don't think Sasuke's got an eye for handicapped girls—"

Ino hit me in the head. For a while there, I thought I saw birds circling around me.

Ino's eyes were scary. "Will you please stop that nonsensical whining?"

I'm massaging the part where she hit me. "But, that's the truth Ino—"

"You want MORE, Haruno Sakura?"

She called me with my full name. Her temperature's up. "Okay, I'll shut up!"

: Haruno Residence :

"Hi mom! Dad!" Sakura greeted her parents who are watching together at that time. Mrs. Haruno stood up to support her daughter. She gave Sakura a quick kiss on the cheek.

"How's my daughter?" asked Mr. Haruno. "How's that guy you described as "a total panty-dropper" at your slum book?"

"DAD!" I shouted due to total embarrassment. I should have known better than to leave elementary slum books lying around.

"I'm just kidding, sweetie." Dad replied with a devilish grin while mom patted me on the head. "I can't believe our dear, little cherry blossom is going to graduate at last!"

What mom said is enough to ruin the mood. I hate it when I'm reminded of the upcoming graduation day. "I'm going upstairs, mom."

I can see their surprised looks. However, my dad said, "Are you going to be busy, honey?"

I paused for a moment and stared curiously at him. "No, why?"

"I'm going to make you deliver something for me." My dad stood up and picked a brown envelope from the coffee table. "It's not going to be that far though. I mean the place, that is."

I can't really believe this. As far as I know since the accident, they never let me do stuff such as running errands for them. My mom seemed to be finally aware of the are-you-serious look in my face. "Well, since you're going to be in college soon, we're giving you a quick training about being independent."

Judging from my mom's smiles, they were thrilled about this new 'training' or whatsoever. And I'm not used to bringing my parents down. I smiled and said, "Give me 5 minutes to change."

: Konoha's Streets :

I maneuvered my wheelchair calmly and I can't believe I'm enjoying this. They were right; this 'training' is really thrilling.

The files inside the envelope belong to the officemate of my dad who lives two blocks away. They were not that significant but dad said his officemate would appreciate it if it were delivered earlier.

I finally saw the place and I have to cross the road to get in there. Okay, my first independent road crossing, I told myself. I turned the wheels and made my way.

What I didn't realize is that a motor bike was dashing across the street while I was crossing.

And I was hit. Oh, crap.

And Sasuke, my ever dearest Sasuke owns and rides that motor bike. Double crap.

: Konoha General Hospital :

"Where is my daughter?" I can hear Mom's I-will-cry-if-my-daughter's-in-a-bad-condition voice. I also recognized the murmurs of my best friends.

I still cannot open my eyes because of the impact of the motor bike. Maybe I was all bruised up. But then I heard a familiar, über-sexy voice. "Mrs. Haruno? I am the one to blame. I am really sorry. It was an accident. I—"

"What did you do to her!" I can hear my mom's screams at Sasuke.

Oh my God. I can remember now, It was Sasuke's!

I gathered all of my remaining strength to open my eyes (and mouth) and stop my mom from attacking my dear Sasuke. Well, poor because my mom can break his bones anytime. "Mom! It was an accident!"

I saw the surprised and teary-eyed expression of my mom. "Sakura!" Before I knew it, I was being squeezed. "Are you okay? Did this boy hurt you?"

"Mom," I said weakly. I feel like I have a hundred tons weight on my head. "Sasuke didn't hurt me. It was an accident."

"This boy is Sasuke?" My mom asked, surprised. "So this is the boy you described as 'total-panty dropper?"

I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT!

I saw Sasuke's what-did-she-just-say expression and Ino and Hinata's you're-totally-dead-Sakura expression.

I want to die. Now. I searched for any tubes that might have been supporting my life or something and I'm prepared to pull it off. But I saw none. Oh, crap.

"A-a total panty-dropper? Me?" Confusion was present in Sasuke's face. And I can also see that he's struggling to refrain from laughing.

My mom circled around Sasuke slowly like a police interrogating a deadly assassin. She was eyeing him and I can see that he's pretty disturbed with what's happening. I buried my face on the hospital sheets.

"You have a good taste, Sakura! He's well-built!" My mom declared, and she seemed to be enjoying this! "What a handsome face! And those biceps—"

"Mom! CUT IT OUT!"

Okay, can you blame me for shouting at my mom? I was in total embarrassment! And, I can feel my blood rushing to my face.

My mom acted like she heard nothing. She went on and said, "Listen, young man. Do you want to be forgiven?" She sounded like a soldier.

"Y-yes, Ma'am. Of course." Sasuke replied politely but still confused.

"Do you already have a date for tomorrow's baccalaureate party?" Mom asked.

Sasuke was about to answer. But mom didn't even wait for him. "Be my daughter's partner for tomorrow!"

Everyone gasped. Except for me. Because my jaws dropped WIDE open.

"Mom! What—"

"Shut up, Sakura." She turned to face Sasuke. "So, what will be your decision, young man?"

I can't refrain myself from objecting. I know being Sasuke's partner would be a dream come true but I just don't have the guts. "You shouldn't do this if you don't want to! I mean, it's okay if you don't!"

"I agree." Sasuke finally said. And darn, he was smiling.

"WHAT?" Ino, Hinata, Mom and I said in chorus, all shocked with his answer.

I can die now. Really.

Uchiha Sasuke agreed to be my partner! OH MY GOSH!

"I said, 'I agree'. I agree to be Sakura's partner. He flashed his mega-watt smile again.

They were all laughing and cheering for me when the door opened. A man in his late thirties appeared, wearing formal clothes. He rushed towards me.

"Are you Haruno Sakura?" He turned to my mother. "Are you her mother?" The man bowed to us. "I am deeply apologizing for what happened! I promise to take care of all the bills. I'm sorry. I know you shouldn't be involved with the stupidity of my son."

So, this is Sasuke's father. Everyone was shocked with what he said. But I'm much more shocked with what he did next.

He walked towards Sasuke, whose head is facing down.

"I'm really ashamed of you, Sasuke!"

"But, Dad! I didn't—"

Then he slapped him. "I do not want to hear more of this absurdity. Let us go home."

Sasuke couldn't lift his head to face us. He obediently followed his father. I was so infuriated with his dad. How could he slap his son just like that? And in front of many people!

When Sasuke was near the door, he called me. "Psst…"

"Wha—wha—Me?"

"I'll see you tomorrow." He smiled then winked at me before finally leaving.

I'm really dead.

There you have it guys! I really planned this to be a one-shot but I guess I'm going to make it Two to Three chapters short. Hope you liked my first Naruto English fic! Please drop a review and tell me what you think. Muah! Love you guys!