Hey people! For all of you that review, favorited, alerted, and just plain read my story Just One of Those Days here is the sequel! This chapter is short but its really just a preview of what's to come. Now for the disclaimer.
I don't own Naruto.
Now that that's out of the way, here's the first chapter: Enjoy! :D
"Wait so you mean Uchiha is leaving you alone because this random stranger you met at the park?" Her step brother questioned after they had dinner with the family. Sakura nodded and smiled.
"Yeah this guy totally made it believable that it surprised me. I didn't even ask so it wasn't like I expected it but still it was seriously cool of him." Sakura said still praising her savior. Honestly she wished she could have stayed longer with her red haired fake boyfriend. It was the least she could have done, but she didn't have time.
"Well I just hope he isn't just another stalker. He might be great now but..." Shikamaru told her.
"Nah he said he lived out of town and was just visiting." Sakura said shrugging.
"Yeah but you gave him your number. He can constantly text you or something."
"Gaara didn't seem to be like that. It'll be fine Shikamaru." Sakura waved him off. "I no longer have to worry about Uchiha and my day just ended happily."
xJust One of Those Yearsx
"What do you mean you signed me up for the foreign exchange program next year!" Sakura shouted on Friday at school. Her friend just rolled her eyes.
"You need to get out in the world."
"Shouldn't I decide that? I mean its senior year Ino and I'll be in some other country." Sakura complained.
"Eh, maybe you'll meet a cute guy." Ino shrugged. "Besides I'm doing it too quit being such a worry wart."
"Ino you know they send each of us to different places right?" Sakura told her and by her friends silence she knew Ino hadn't known. "Each student goes to a different school while a representative from that school comes here in your place."
"Then why are there so many exchange students every year?" Ino questioned.
"They aren't from the same place you numbskull!" Sakura shouted irritated at her friend's blondeness-no offense to all blondes- but really she could be such an idiot sometimes.
"Well think of it this way Sakura, more cute guys." Ino said with her flirting smile in place.
"Why on earth are you my friend?" Sakura questioned shaking her head but sighing and thinking what next year would be like. Honestly she didn't know you signed up for the program so early. School is almost over, I suppose they want to prepare the families and everything, Sakura thought. On the bright side I'll be away from Sasuke!
xJust One of Those Yearsx
As Sakura walked to her final class of the day she began to think going through the foreign exchange program might not be so bad. She had actually kind of begun to look forward to it. Well that was until someone totally burst her bubble.
"Sakura, I heard you were going to be in the foreign exchange program. I assume you'll want to go to your boyfriend's country." Sasuke said coming up by her. Sakura froze.
"Well that would be nice if I could but it's not like I have a choice." Sakura told him shrugging as she tried to keep up the act.
"Oh but you do. They usually take your first request as long as it's in the program." Sasuke informed and handed her a list obviously still not believing the whole boyfriend thing from a few days ago. Sakura hasn't heard from Gaara since, it was as if he disappeared and he might well have. Sakura looked at the list searching it for a possible place that Gaara could live. "You do know where he lives don't you?"
"Of course I do." Sakura scoffed. "What kind of girlfriend do you take me for?"
"One who is faking that she is one." Sasuke replied. "If you know where he lives then where is it?"
"Suna." Sakura blurted out without thinking. She didn't even know if it was on the list but it was the first place she could think of. One because she always wanted to go there and two because she was thinking about going to college there. She wanted to apply next year.
"Well its your lucky day, Suna's on the list." Sasuke mocked.
"Great, I can't wait." Sakura faked enthusiasm.
"I can't wait to see pictures, that is if you have them."
"Why wouldn't I take pictures?" Sakura questioned rolling her eyes. Then she realized what he meant as she saw his smirk.
"Good and because I know your boyfriend isn't there, if you come back without them you have to go out on a date with me." Sasuke stated making a deal. One he was confident to win.
"Alright and if I do you leave me alone, for good." Sakura said agreeing inwardly thinking she was insane to agree. She didn't know if Gaara was in Suna, she still wasn't sure he existed but by Sasuke's reaction he did and that was all she had to go off by. She was in deep shit. Again. The warning bell rang and Sakura walked into her class trying to forget about Sasuke and her own stupidity.
xJust One of Those Yearsx
"What do you mean you said your 'boyfriend' was in Suna?" Naruto exclaimed putting air quotes around boyfriend. He, Hinata, Shikamaru and herself were in the parking lot discussing her new drama.
"It was the first place that came to mind, and my stupidity kept me going. I can't believe I agreed to this. I don't even know where Gaara lives let alone his number to call him." Sakura groaned as she thought of the mess she got herself into. Really she should just shut up sometimes.
"Your screwed." Shikamaru told her, his usual helpful self.
"No I didn't realize that." Sakura said sarcastically.
"What if Gaara does live in Suna?" Hinata said always looking on the bright side.
"Then a miracle will have happened because Sasuke will never bug me again. Or so he agreed." Sakura responded.
"And if he's not?" Naruto asked.
"Well then I go on a date with the guy I dislike most." Sakura said gaging as she thought about it. "Let's just hope that some how some way things will turn out on this whole foreign exchange thing."
"What's mom gonna say?" Shikamaru questioned her, bursting her bubble once again.
"Ah crap."
xJust One of Those Yearsx
Gaara sighed as he returned to his home town. He had gotten out of school early because his family was visiting his grandparents in Konoha. And unfortunately for him that meant actually having to go to miss school. He didn't mind his grandparents but he didn't like spending all his time with them like he's forced to.
Now it was summer before his senior year and he wasn't sure what he was going to do. He thought back to the girl, Sakura, he had met on his last day in Konoha. She was interesting, and he couldn't deny it she was hot as well. Gaara didn't know why he stepped up as her pretend boyfriend, just that when he saw who she was trying to avoid he couldn't help it. The guy looked slimy and he was disgusted by people like that, so he helped the girl out. Well he had gotten a small reward by that kiss even though he initiated it. She had almost overpowered him in his shock by her immediate response. It was one of the best kisses he's ever had. Sakura was something else. He should call her or something, but what was the point? He would probably never see her again.
"Hey Gaara dinner's ready!" His sister shouted and Gaara sighed as he walked down to the dining table. Maybe he'd call Sakura later, or at least think about it.
xJust One of Those Yearsx
"Sakura Haruno you know your supposed to discuss something like this with us before just doing!" Sakura's mom shouted. Sakura cringed back wishing the couch would eat her whole.
"I didn't, Ino did." Sakura told her softly. Her mom sighed.
"You really want to go, don't you?" She asked Sakura. Sakura looked at her questioningly.
"I think it would be a good opportunity. Suna is where I want to go to school after I graduate and getting familiar with everything would help me out." Sakura replied.
"Alright."
"Huh?" Sakura asked confused.
"You can go Sakura." Her mom told her.
"Really mom?" Sakura exclaimed. She honestly thought this would be harder to convince her. Not one shout and then her suddenly be cooperative.
"Yes honey." She said and Sakura ran to hug her, surprising before her mom returned the embrace.
"Thank you mom." Sakura whispered to her. Sakura felt her nod and a wetness on her shoulder. Sakura pulled away to see her mom teary eyed. "Whats wrong mom?"
"Your just growing up so fast. That's why I've been so hard on you lately. I miss my little girl." Her mom sobbed. Sakura smiled sadly.
"I'm still right here mom. I'll always be your little girl, just not as little as you remember." Sakura reassured.
"I know honey, it's just not seeing you for a whole year..." Her mom started giving a weak attempt at a smile before tears ran down her cheeks faster. "It'll be hard for me."
"Awe mommy!" Sakura cried launching herself back into her mom's arms. "I'll make sure we see each other."
xJust One of Those Yearsx
"So your for sure going to Suna?" Naruto asked as they hung out on the official first day of summer.
"Yup, it's a done deal. On the second week of August I'm heading to Suna to get familiar with the town before I have to head to school for my senior year." Sakura said.
"I don't know why you picked Suna of all places." Ino said. "I'm going to France to meet me some hot, romantic french boys."
"Ino tu ne parle pas franĪais." Sakura mocked.
"What about France?" Ino questioned confused.
"I told you you don't speak french." Sakura told her. "I hope you have a good translator with you. Or they really do learn english in highschool."
"Yeah well you have fun in Suna, cause when you get back you have a date with Sasuke Uchiha." Ino mocked right back.
"Ugh! Thanks for reminding me." Sakura groaned. She would have possibly the best year in Suna and when she came for the summer before she possibly returned back to Suna she would have to have a date with the Uchiha. Because he had caught her lie. Because he wouldn't give up. That's why she disliked him soooooo much.
"It'll be fine Sakura. Just have a good time in Suna." Naruto told her smiling. Sakura smiled back.
"Your right. Suna will be amazing." Sakura said.
"We're gonna miss you two here." Hinata said smiling sadly.
"It's okay Hinata. We'll keep in touch." Sakura said with a smirk looking at her step brother.
"What a drag, troublesome woman what are you thinking of now?" Shikamaru sighed.
"Our own video chat of course." Sakura said.
"You got the camera's?" Shikamaru questioned.
"In time my dear brother. In time." Sakura told him.
"I'll set them up as soon as you get them then."
"Perfect."
"Sakura your brilliant!" Ino shrieked hugging her friend. "Now you can help me with french!"
"Huh?" Sakura said realizing how her idea just backfired. Sakura shrugged. "Alright Ino, but maybe I should start before we leave for the summer."
"Like I said brilliant!" Ino cheered and Sakura laughed. Yes senior year would definitely be a blast.
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