Chapter 14 - chapter 14

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“Sorry, we’re about five minutes later than Hinata asked.” Naruto said apologetically. “But are you guys ready to go?”

“Yea, we are!” Ino exclaimed.

“Well, before we go…”Naruto said as he took his hand, which had previously been behind his back, out from behind his back, revealing a beautiful corsage. “I got this for you Hinata.”

“Th-thank you, Naruto!” Hinata exclaimed, somewhat shocked that her boyfriend had even thought about this. She soon realized that he wasn’t the only one, though, because Shikamaru, Neji, and even Rock Lee had gotten their dates corsages as well. The boys escorted their dates out to Naruto’s limo, and Naruto even held the door open for them as they got in. When the boys slipped in, they sat down next to their dates. Rock Lee sat down to find Sakura looking down towards one end of the limo. The end where Sasuke was sitting, by himself.

“Sakura?” Lee asked.

“Huh?” Sakura said as she turned to look at him. “Oh, sorry, Lee!”

“I just wanted to say that I am very glad that you decided to come with me, and you will not be disappointed with tonight!” Lee said, half exclaimed.

“Um, thanks, Lee.” Sakura said, sounding unsure.

“It is my honor, Sakura.” Lee said.

Ino interrupted their conversation, “It’s almost time for the first dance of the year! Aren’t you guys excited?”

“Duh, Ino!” TenTen said.

“This one is going to be ten times better than last year’s homecoming!” Sakura said, too.

“I agree.” Hinata said happily.

“What about you boy?” Ino asked. They just kind of shrugged, so Ino elbowed Shikamaru, causing him to grunt in pain.

“Ya, Ino.” He said, while everyone else laughed. They had decided to skip going out to dinner, which most couples were going to do, and get to the dance early instead. They didn’t want to wait in the long line that formed while teachers checked tickets. It also allowed the girls more time to get ready, which they needed with set up and everything happening earlier that day.

“So, guys,” Ino said, turning to her friends, “I heard that this year, Sarah thinks she has Homecoming princess in the bag.”

“Impossible, especially since we nominated S-”TenTen started, but Ino cut her off with a glare.

Sakura looked at her friends suspiciously, “Nominated who?” Sakura asked.

“That new girl,” Hinata said quickly.

“Ya, that girl Susan, you know who she is.” Ino said quickly.

“Oh, ya, I know her. She’s in English with me, right?” Sakura said.

“Ya, she is.” Ino said.

“She might actually prove a threat to Sara. So Ino, how did you come to know all of this?” Sakura asked.

“Oh, the day that you were absent, we nominated and voted for homecoming prince and princess.” She said.

“Ya, and Sara just thought that she was so popular that she had to win, but we’ll find out tonight, won’t we?” TenTen said. The guys were just sitting back and listening to the girls’ gossip. They’d gotten quite used to it, and had learned not to put in an opinion unless they were asked for it. The girls would sometimes stop talking, as if they just realized that the guys were hearing all of this. Well, everyone except, lee, that is.

“I think that Sakura should win!” He exclaimed.

“Lee...” Sakura said, “I wasn’t nominated, I can’t win.”

“But-” Lee started.

“She’s right Lee,” Ino said while glaring daggers at him, “she can’t win because she wasn’t nominated.” She stressed the word wasn’t.

Lee’s eyes opened wide, “Oh! I understand!” He exclaimed.

“Understand what?” Sakura asked.

“He’s finally understanding how homecoming nominations work.” TenTen said. “I’ve been trying to explain it to him.”

“Oookay.” Sakura said.

“Yup.” Ino said. The girls sat in silence for a few minutes, which was all it took to arrive at the school. The driver got out and opened the door for them, and the four girls stepped out, followed by their dates, then Sasuke, who had been unusually quite the whole time. Well, to Sakura, anyways. But maybe that was because she was used to him talking in her presence, and now things were kind of back to the way they were at the beginning.

The group of teens made their way to the door of the lobby, and stepped inside. There were only a few people in front of them, talking amongst themselves. They showed Kurenai their tickets, and they were allowed to walk past the table. However, they had to wait until seven exactly before the doors would open, but they would be some of the first ones in.

“I hope the decorations look good.” Sakura said as she bit her bottom lip in frustration. They’d worked hard on them, and she wanted everyone to like them. She didn’t want this to be as lame as last year’s homecoming.

“Don’t worry, Sakura!” Lee exclaimed, “I’m sure that everyone will love them!”

“Thanks, Lee.” Sakura said as she smiled at him. He really was a sweet guy. She wished that he didn’t think of her as more than a friend, though. After this, she wasn’t going to become his girlfriend, and she didn’t want to hurt him when she told him no the next time he asked.

“Only five more minutes, guys!” Ino exclaimed her blue eyes gleaming with her excitement.

“Wow, that was quick.” Sakura said, coming out of her thoughts.

“Let’s just hope the dance doesn’t go by too fast.” Ino said. Kurenai walked up to stand in front of them, with Kakashi and Gai on either sides of the door. Anko had taken over checking tickets for the moment. More teachers were already inside, and they would serve as the chaperones for the dance.

“Welcome, everyone, to the first dance of the year, Konoha High’s Homecoming, City of lights! I hope you all have a good time!” Kurenai exclaimed as she opened the doors behind her and stepped aside to allow the flood of teenagers to enter the gym.

Once most of the crowd that had been waiting at the doors was in, the D.J. started playing a familiar song. Ino squeled as she recognized the upbeat music, and turned to her friends. “Come on guys, it’s the Cha Cha Slide!” Every dance at Konoha High started with the Cha Cha slide. No one knows when that tradition started, but it was kept, with most students enjoying it.

“I’ll sit this out, thanks.” Shikamaru said in a lazy tone.

“Oh no you won’t!” Ino exclaimed as she dragged him up to the front of the gym, near the smoke machine and D.J. booth. Naruto practically dragged Hinata, and Neji and Lee just followed their dates, even though the guys didn’t really get as into it as the girls did.

A/N: Ok, so the dance has started! My school dances normally start off with a song like the Cha Cha slide once we’re in the gym, so I thought, why shouldn’t theirs? Lolz. Ok, so next chapter, a lot of things should happen. I’m not going to say what, though. You’ll have to wait and see. Reviews are much appreciated!

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