.For The Love Of Sakura

Disclaimer: I own nothing from Naruto

Summary: Naruto needs to find a way for Sakura to be his girlfriend. How will he do it and will it happen? Dedicated to my cousin Kimberly whose a big Naruto/Sakura fan.

Naruto walked the streets of Konoha thinking of a way to ask Sakura to be his girlfriend; it wasn't going to be easy either. Every time he asked her out on date, she ended up punching him upside the head and yelling at him. She reminded him so much Tsunade it was scary. Naruto entered to the park in a daze wondering what Sakura would say.

Sakura noticed Naruto had been acting stranger than normal because in the last three weeks he had not once asked her out on a date or pestered her. She started to think didn't like her anymore besides she started to get tired of playing hard to get. Then she saw the person of her thoughts enter the park so she decided to follow him to see what he might be up to.

Naruto walked along the path taking in the scenery of the beautiful,sunny day when he came across Sasuke standing in the middle of the path looking off to the side. Naruto walked up to Sasuke tapping him on the shoulder. Sasuke almost jumped out of his skin.

"What do you want loser?" asked Sasuke rolling his eyes at the blond ninja.

Naruto looked at Sasuke curiously: "What you are doing standing around here for? Waiting for someone?" he teased. Just then Hinata came from the side of the park rushing into Sasuke's arms. Naruto looked shocked for a second then yelled pointing at the two: "WHAT?!...HOW ?!...WHEN?!"

Hinata looked at the person yelling and giggled. "Hey Naruto! Didn't see you there. How are you doing?"

Naruto came out his shocked expression. "How in the world did you two to get together? I never saw you interact with each other at all!"

Sasuke smirked. "Maybe you should pay more attention next time."

Hinata giggled again " Sasuke introduced himself to me then after dating for a couple of weeks, he took me to this very park to have a picnic and that's when he asked me to be his girlfriend. He's not as cold as he lets on."

Sasuke looked away clearly embarrassed. Oh I'm going to use this as blackmail big time hehe thought Naruto evilly.

"Well I got to go guys see ya later!" With that Naruto continued his walk down the path.

Sakura hid behind a tree when she saw Naruto stop to talk with Sasuke. She wondered what they were talking about when someone came from the other side of the park then Naruto started yelling but she couldn't make out what it might be about. Then he started walking away waving good-bye. Then Sakura saw Sasuke walking holding hands with some other girl. Sasuke with a girl? I never thought I'd see the day he'd have a girlfriend! I have to see who it is.

She ran up to the couple and was shocked to see it Hinata holding Sasuke's hand. "BUT...HOW?!...WHEN?!"

Sasuke looked annoyed at the pink haired girl. "Like I told Naruto, start paying more attention."

"Speaking of him, what did talk to you guys talk about anyway? Did he mention me?" she asked as she blushed.

Then Sakura realized she's suppose to be following Naruto. "See you two later." She ran off hoping she didn't loose Naruto.

As Naruto exited the park, he saw Jiraiya looking into one of the bath houses. He'll know what to do. "Hey pervy sage! I need to you about something important!" he yelled. Jiraiya jumped up from his place at the window when he heard Naruto yelling in his direction. "Naruto, keep it down. I'm doing research for my next book and stop calling me that!"

Naruto shrugged. "It's not my problem you're a pervert! Anyway I wanted to know if I could get some pointers on how to ask someone out."

Could his ears be deceiving him? Did Naruto just ask him for advice? What is this world coming to. "Lets see," he thought rubbing his chin. "First, tell them how pretty they look no matter if they look it or not. Second, women love flowers so bring some if you plan on taking this person on a date. Third, don't answer any trick questions, it only leads to trouble if you give the wrong answer."

"I'll remember that pervy sage," said Naruto thoughtfully. "I got to go but I'll let you know how it turned out."

Sakura had long since gave up on following Naruto for the day. She promised herself she would definitely found out what Naruto was up to tomorrow.