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Just Another Love Story
Chapter One
And So We Met
"This was love at first sight, love everlasting: a feeling unknown, unhoped for, unexpected – in so far as it could be a matter of conscious awareness; it took entire possession of him, and he understood, with joyous amazement, that this was for life." -Thomas Mann
"Sakura-chan!" The hyperactive blonde screamed while running towards me, for he hadn't seen me in almost five years.
"Naruto! Hey!" I greeted while hugging my favorite ramen-loving boy.
"So, how was the ride?" Naruto asked while taking my suitcase like the true gentleman he is.
"Five hours on a train is pure hell Naruto, I tell you."
"Since when did you start cursing? It is so un-youthful of you!" Naruto practically screamed. He slapped himself for he had been hanging out with his bowl-cut friend a little to much lately.
"And speaking of said boy, how is he?"
"Oh fuzzy brows, he keeps asking how you are and says that this time, he'll make you fall madly in love with him and all his youth!" Naruto frolicked around, impersonating my obsessive suitor.
"Is he really still that devoted?"
"He says its true love."
"But it's been five years!"
"Yeah. He's missed you as much as me." My eyes softened.
"I missed you too Naruto, really, I do. I feel bad that I had to leave, and I mean it." I went in for another hug and could feel tears coming to my eyes.
"You're my closest friend Sakura-chan. You always have been." I was now crying but still tried to smile for I was so happy to be reunited with him.
Now, before you all go thinking that this is going to be one of those sappy girl-realizes-she-doesn't-like-a-dude-and-realizes-she-loves-her-best-friend kinds of stories, I can assure you that it absolutely won't.
"You too, Naruto. Ever since that wonderful day in kindergarten when you gave me some of your ramen at lunch." Naruto laughed at the memory and gave me a signature smile as I viciously wiped away the tears.
"Speaking of ramen, shall we get some now?"
"Sure. In Tokyo, the ramen is never as good as it is here in Konoha at Ichiraku."
"I know! Nothing can compare to their awesomeness!" Naruto cheered while dragging me off to his favorite hang out.
"So, how was Tokyo? I've always wanted to go, but could never leave our hometown."
"It's not as awesome as it's led up to be. Sure, the lights are cool and the city scene is interesting, but being back to where I was raised, it's so much better."
"How was the high school there?"
"Well, coming in during the middle of senior year in high school is hell – I mean, heck. I had to friends since, well, I'm not the best at that – or used to not be the best at it."
"So you've been working on your social skills, have you now Sakura?"
"Yes I have. In college, I was kind of suffering from lack of social contact, so I made a few friends. I'm kind of friends with them now, but nothing compares to you guys and all my other friends here. How are they by the way?"
"Ino got together with some kid, Choji, I think, Tenten is starting to wear her hair down more and Hinata-chan, well," Naruto started blushing at the mention of her name.
"Hm, something you'd like to tell me Naruto?"
"Well, you see, I'm kind of, how shall I put this, engaged?" I froze immediately and looked over at my best friend. Jealousy? Absolutely not. I and Naruto were a thing for, um, three days, in eighth grade but then realized how wrong they we for each other. Happy is what I felt the most for I knew that Hinata had been crushing on the blonde for quite a while now.
"I'm so happy for you guys!" I cheered joyfully while enveloping the soon-to-be-wed boy – or should I say man, into a hug.
"Thanks Sakura-chan. She's very excited to see you."
"I am too!"
"Alright, here we are." Naruto opened the door for me and let me into his favorite restaurant.
"Wow, this hasn't changed a bit, has it?"
"Nope, and that's how it's gonna stay!" I laughed at his comment.
I and Naruto sat down at their favorite booth as Naruto ordered miso ramen for both of us.
"So, now that you know about my love life, how is yours going?"
"Well, I currently am not in a relationship." I said rather snootily for men absolutely disgust me now. Well, no, Naruto isn't that bad. He's good, and a gentleman. But most men are such pigs.
"Have you been in any since you left?" This was a touchy subject for me, since I've never been too good in that department. Naruto was the only one I dated in Konoha, and at college, there was one.
"One in Tokyo University, but he was such a jackass, I mean, he was a mean guy."
"I'm sorry Sakura-chan." I smile sadly at him for I know that he truly means it.
"It's okay. I'm good living the single life, you know? Like, I can look at a guy, think he's really attractive, but not feel insanely guilty for thinking that since I have a boyfriend."
Speaking of good-looking guys, one just entered the shop. Tall dark and handsome. His spiky black hair seems messed up from the wind outside and his dark eyes look blank, yet thoughtful. He's clad in all black which gives some sort of mysterious look to him.
Oh crap, he just looked over at me! Quick, hide, my blushing habits seem to be occurring! Stop looking like an idiot Sakura!
"Sakura-chan, are you listening?" Naruto questioned and I quickly turned my head away from – hm, what's his name? Let's just call him lovely boy. He is awfully lovely and graceful as he walks in proud strides. Yes, most certainly a lovely sight.
"Yeah, sorry Naruto, just spaced out a bit." I apologized as he smiled.
"Hn, dobe." Came a soft and velvety voice at our table. I turned up to see lovely boy himself, in all his sexy glory. Wait, stop, he just called Naruto a dobe. He just called my best friend dead-last! What a jackass! Although – no, stop, friends before guys.
"Hey Sasuke-teme!" Naruto greeted with a wave. "Want to join us?" Oh, his name is Sasuke-teme? Sasuke-bastard? I wonder if these two are friends. It would be kinda weird if they were with all the insults.
"Aa." Sasuke/bastard/lovely boy/jackass answered, or well, grunted.
Sasuke casually pointed to me while looking at Naruto. I see this guy isn't one for words.
"Oh, sorry! Sasuke this is Sakura Haruno, my best friend since kindergarten!" Naruto cheered while smiling proudly.
"Hello." I greeted while smiling as well. Sasuke just nodded his head.
"Well, anyway, she just came back from Tokyo, where she'd been for five years, and she's moved back to Konoha." Naruto explained.
Sasuke nodded, obviously not caring very much. So much for being lovely. This guy seems like the biggest jerk!
"Sasuke moved here about a year ago with his brother." Sasuke snorted. Hm, maybe he doesn't like his brother. "We met at the Konoha Coffee Shop. I'm the assistant manager and Sasuke performs there every weekend."
"That's cool." I answered nonchalantly.
Our ramen comes and we don't talk for the next half an hour we are there. Sasuke and I wait impatiently, well, I'm impatient – as always – but I'm not sure how Sasuke is feeling. Being the jerk he is, he's most likely about to kill Naruto for consuming so much.
"I got the bill." Naruto stated.
"No, I'll get it Naruto." Naruto just shook his head and runs over to the counter. I watched after him, but turned to Sasuke once I heard him snort. Jeez, what an asshole. He didn't even offer to pay. This guy really confirms the famous saying, looks are deceiving.
"Thanks Naruto." I said as we are leaving the restaurant. Sasuke stepped out before me, and I – thinking that he'd open the door like a true man should – get smacked in the face for he did not open the door.
"Are you okay?" Naruto asked and I shook my head to let him know that I am.
"Jackass." I muttered while passing by said boy. He looked up at me.
"What'd you say?"
"I said thanks for holding the door open for me asshole!" Naruto looked over at us in fear. He knows that I have short temper. Maybe Sasuke does too.
"I'm sorry I'm not that much of a gentleman as your dear Naruto-kun here. Oh, and for your information, he has a fiancé, so don't try anything on him." I stared in disbelief at the guy in front of me. How dare he.
"For your information, I happen to be best friends with Naruto and Hinata, I'm not in romantically attracted to Naruto in any way, and I can't believe you just called me a whore!" And just for added effect, I slap him across the face.
"Call 'em as I see 'em." He answers while rubbing the side of his red and stinging face.
"Okay guys, let's just calm down a bit." Naruto intervened while coming between us for I'm about to plummet Sasuke to the ground.
"Hn." Sasuke grunted while I glared at him, he returning the gesture.
"Look, I have to go and take Sakura to the inn. I'll see you later tonight at the café, okay?" Sasuke just shook his head yes as Naruto came over to me, taking my bag.
And as I walk away from Sasuke/bastard/ex-lovely boy/best-friend-of-my-best-friend/enemy, I can't help but hate him – as you can see.
I know his kind. I've seen them before. Jerks that don't deserve a girl's time. I absolutely dub him on my list of most hated men. Maybe he can replace my ex and get spot number one. Because seriously, he called me a freaking whore!
I turn to look at his gorgeous – I mean, depressingly beautiful – ugh, dammit, whatever – I turn look at his face, and I realize what I just got myself into.
There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness. -Friedrich Nietzsche
So yes, I've started a brand new story. Why? Well, I've had this idea in my head. My best friend thinks it'll happen to me, where I'll meet one of her best friends in the future, and hate him, but soon come to love him. I thought this would make a cool story line, plus, I think Sasuke is the sexiest when he is playing the guitar. I was going to make him a waitress, but yeah, weird.
I happen to like this first person thing going on, and if you don't, my deepest apologies. (I so didn't mean for that to sound snooty and whatnot.)
Well, anyway, I shall try to update this soon and all, but I really need to finish up my Expect The Unexpected story (which is really late and I'm terribly sorry for you who read it! It's almost done, I swear!)
I stole, ever so nicely (cough) the quote idea from Lonely White Flower, who wrote this amazing story called, "Catch Me If You Can" that you should all read if you feel the absolute need to and if you don't, you shall all fall into a black abyss of hatred, shame, and non-awesome-SasuSaku-AU-ness.
I'll try not to make this one of those stories that are so common with the hate-turns-to-love thing that we all secretly adore. I'll try to make it different. It'll be cool with Naruto and Hinata getting married and all the things that Sasuke and Sakura will be attending together. Maybe I'll even get someone drunk in this (yes, it's just so uncommon for me!)
Well, I hope you guys like this, and if ya do, go and click that little, purple GO button on the bottom and tell me all your ideas, wonders, dreams, loves, non-loves, and stuff that you feel you need to share. Or just tell me how you like the story. Yup, that'd be just fine with me.