Title: Things You Do For Love

Author: @Kikaraaa

Setting: AU or Modern World (College specifically)

Description: I have this one and only crush for years, but he is too dense to even notice it. Worse? He likes someone else.

Been a long time since I've updated this, my deepest apologies to you guys  ; - ;

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Buzzing repeatedly, I could feel my phone vibrate from the desk as I abruptly closed the tab on the browser at my laptop.

Another reminder of a new notification and I peeked one last glance over my screen, filled with finished research homework. Before it urged me to check my alerts.

I yawned in a tiring manner as the text I scanned, began to process in my brain.

I nearly choked and I could feel my heart squeeze when I understood the message.

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From: Sasuke

I need your help. Meet me at the field?

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I rolled my eyes with a playful smile, thinking what would be the problem, then my hands trembled while I typed my reply. I immediately confirmed before I averted my gaze towards the wall clock.

It was three in the afternoon.

Stretching my arms, I turned off my laptop and fixed the items standing on my desk.

Then I propped up to grab my simple navy shirt and pitch-black shorts with matching sneakers. After switching my clothes, I did not bother to apply make-up as I reached for the door.

"Going somewhere?" A familiar voice called while the figure emerged from the shower room.

"Yeah Ino, I'm meeting Sasuke."

"Oh," She gasped before flipping her long blonde locks to the side as she send a teasing wink. "Good luck."

I sighed in annoyance, knowing what she meant. "It's not like that. He doesn't even return it."

"Maybe yes, maybe no." Ino giggled, pushing my back towards the exit of our dormitory. "I'm still betting on you two, now go get him!" She gave me a one last smack before I was officially at the hallway.

I returned her smile with a poker face which only caused her laughter. Setting that thought aside, I made my way towards the university's field.

Me and Sasuke are friends-best friends according to others. But that was just it. Just friends.

We have known each other ever since middle school and our bond stayed as years go by. I did not expect to have his back until now that we are in college.

Once I scanned my surroundings, I automatically spotted a ravenette by the side of the venue. A smile crept up my lips as I continued to walk to his location.

I hid behind his back, wanting to surprise him. "Boo!" I tried to shock him, though he responded by cocking an eyebrow at me.

"What the hell, Sakura?"

I chuckled at his obvious reply. "So, why did you need my help?" I asked, occupying the seat next him. We were sitting at a bench near the open field.

"I don't know what to do anymore..."

My eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "What?"

He ruffled his hair-troubled.

Just then, I realized his features had a mixture of annoyance and the feeling of failure.

"Did something happen?" I was able to blurt in the midst of dumbness.

He sighed in aggravation. "Do you remember that girl I talked to you about?"

I could feel a certain thing in my chest getting pinched as I managed to nod my head.

"I have this feeling that I should go for it, but I also think that it may be a wrong move." He leaned on the bench while staring at the sky.

"I feel the same." I thought in my head.

"Really?" Hearing his response, I yelped and covered my mouth. I could see his expression brightening up.

I just unconsciously said that out loud. I am so dead.

"Yeah, but what do you need my help for?" I immediately brought up to make him forget what I just stated.

In my perspective, I think that it worked because his face turned back to irritation.

Then he glanced at me with concern in his eyes. "What do you think I should do?"

I sighed-annoyed. Annoyed by the fact that is has always been like this. Ever since high school, he would come to like a girl and he would ask me for advice then they would be in a relationship, causing me to get hurt and-

I mentally sighed at that note. I like him. Hell, I like my best friend. What's worse is that I have had these feelings years ago, even until now and he does not have a clue about it-because he's too busy checking out other girls.

I like him, he likes another. He asks me for advises despite being his best friend then he and the lucky girl would get in a relationship. Afterwards, it would be me getting smacked into reality of heart-broken with a steel frying pan then they would break after some time. So, the cycle continues.

I stared at him deeply, giving him a stern look. "Follow your heart, if you love her then catch her."

"Just like how I want to get you."

I continued. "Because you don't get much opportunities."

"And I know this was probably my last chance."

"So don't waste it."

"But I think I might waste it, if it will bring your happiness-like what I always do, sacrifice."

"So, go get her." I sent an adoring grin before I internally crack.

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Regret.

One word, but it brings so much torture. I knew what was coming but I was clearly not prepared. I knew I accepted it, but the pain is just unbearable.

I knew I should have not done that because, here I am, after a couple of weeks-broken.

He was convinced by my words of wisdom which resulted for him to pursue on getting the girl. I thought it was just a speck so i did not bother to stop him.

Turns out, he became much more popular in the university when he got the girl. Worst, he left me. It was as if I became invisible in his eyes ever since that day occurred.

I honestly did not expect that those seven years of friendship would all be forgotten in just a simple snap.

"How you holding up?" Ino nudged me by the elbow with her cheeky grin.

She knew what was going on since I practically tell her everything about my life. Like my life was a real movie to her.

We were both walking through the halls when she caught my attention.

I parted my lips to reply, however I was interrupted by a display in front of us to which, my mouth gaped.

I think Ino noticed the scene I was witnessing because I could hear her light gasp as she pushed me to my next class.

We saw the Sasuke and his girlfriend both clinging unto each other while the girl-never really got her name-crashed her lips to Sasuke's.

Well that was a disturbing scene.

Once we were both inside the room, we took our seats before I shot Ino a stern look. "I told you there was no forever."

"Oh please, it's not even over yet." Ino whispered, avoiding the professor's gaze. "Don't fasten up your pace and don't affect forever in this!" She glared with a huff.

I shrugged nonchantaly. "It's OBVIOUS that they're together, you know." I emphasized, making sure she hears my serious tone.

Although, she laughed in return-something I did not predict. "My dear Sakura, you do not know what infatuation really means."

"Yes I do." I defended.

"Meaning, yes. Experience?"

I let silence took over my response which made her form a triumphang smirk. "Guess not."

The professor in front of us continued to discuss various topics. He does not even care if the whole class was chattering so why bother?

"What are you implying?" I questioned her, but she only deepened her smug expression.

"Just relax and enjoy the ride. You'll understand what will happen soon." She patted my back before snatching her laptop to cope up with the notes flashed at the screen.

But I was dumbfounded.

What?

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The university's football team just won as the champions for this year's sports tournament.

And that states party all over.

Everyone that is a student in the university was invited to celebrate the victory. Thanks to Ino, I was winded up alone by the high chair inside the campus with my strawberry smoothie while nearly everyone around me was filled with the stench of alcohol.

The music was blasting through the speakers as I caught Ino at the dance floor with some guy. Kiba was his name, I think? He and Ino were blockmates so I guess that's why they got to know each other.

When she returned my gaze, I winked teasingly at her direction and she stuck her tomgue out as her response. I smiled at them before I scanned my surroundings.

All I could see was people dancing or flirting, occupying the space of the wide field. I spotted some familiar faces here and there, but I did not bother to let myself enjoy. These kind of drunk and wild parties are not my thing.

Checking the time at my wristwatch, I took another sip of my beverage.

"Sakura?"

I heard someone called, so I swiveled my seat to the other side, only to be paralyzed as my smile cracked.

"S-Sasuke?"

I was surprised to be frank. I ddi not expect to see him here without his girlfriend. Or, I was not ready to see him.

Damn it I should have thought this over before Ino dragged me here.

Stupid Sakura.

"Didn't notice you, long time no see. How've you been doing?"

A pang of disbelief passed through me as my mouth drop. I was caught off guard.

He has not seen me? Umm, what the hell?

"Wanna drink?" He asked, extending his hand that contained a paper cup with an unhealthy substance.

It was beer as I presume.

Then his cheek was probably aching and I could feel my palm burning in fury.

I just slapped him.

And I couldn't feel any better.

"What the hell was that-"

"You've changed, Sasuke." I suddenly spoke.

"Well, you did too." He retorted.

"Long time no see?" I gagged. "I see you everyday. For heaven's sake, we almost have the same schedule!" I nearly yelled on the top of my lungs as my eyes was full of hatred.

It was a good thing the music was too loud for the others to hear my rants.

I continued to uncover his vision. "But no, you don't recognize me because you're all crap with your new popular life!" I paused and his onyx orbs seem to show concern. Was he that dense?

"Sakura I-"

He tried to reason out, but I did not let him.

"Where was the Sasuke I knew, huh? Where's my best friend? Where was the guy I loved?" My words deepened to leave a mark as I stressed.

"Wait, you loved me?"

"For the love of-" I groaned in exasperation. "Sasuke, you are so blinded by checking out other girls to even notice my feelings! I like you. You like other. I gave you advises, serve as your stepping stone when you needed help. But in the end of the day, I'm the one who gets hurt like hell and you fly off to wonderland."

By now, tears were already strolling down my cheeks as I reminisced the previous times my heart got pierced.

I know he wants to say something. I could feel it. But he did not, because he was too shock by the sudden news to respond.

"Guess what?" I bit my lip before I exhaled. "People get tired. And I'm tired of it, Sasuke."

I took one last look of the man I loved for so many years. "Enjoy your new life without me. I bet you're having much more fun." I flashed him the most fake grin I could form before walking out, leaving him paralyzed.

I sprinted off to the dorm. I did not even bother to tell Ino, I just ran. I passed by lots of people that I did not even take time to realize who they were. All I know was that my heart hurts as if it was bleeding internally.

I brought my thighs up to my chest as I locked it tight with my arms wrapped and my head banged at my knees. Then I let myself break down with sobs at my bed.

Well, what can I do? I still love him.

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[PUBLISHED.6.22.15]

Hi guys! Sorry for the LONG wait for an update, been busy finishing my other SasuSaku story ^^

And if this was a little tragic lol

Peace out!

~Kikaraaa