"Martini"

"Margarita"

Two voices ordered at the same time.

"I know that voice," both thought at the same time.

The male glanced to his right while the female to her left. Took two minutes for them to recognize the other person.

"Haruno?"

"Uchiha?"

Two rivals saw each other again for the first time after thirteen years in a bar.

After a moment of silence the female spoke. "First time here?"

"Yeah. You?"

"Same."

After a moment of silence the female spoke again. "How's life?"

"Ok. You?"

"Same."

This time the male continued the conversation.

"You work nearby?"

"Yeah. Konoha Medical Centre. I'm a doctor there."

"Aa."

"You? Let me guess, your father's corporation?"

"Hnn."

"Your martini dude. Margarita for you miss."

"Thanks," both replied at the same time.

Enjoying their drink in silence, both took a glimpse at each other. Thirteen years is a very long time. The last time they saw each other was at their high school graduation ceremony. Both were awarded best student of the year representing their gender. They were not friends back then, they were rivals. Not enemies just rivals. Each tried to surpass the other in every aspect - academy, extra-curricular, popularity, etc. No one knew why but the two of them always tried to win each other. But in the end there was no winner because they were equal. They were never friends, strangers who were fighting for one goal which no one knew what, only they themselves knew.

He ordered another glass. He seldom goes to a bar. But tonight his instincts were forcing him to, so he decided to go somewhere he never gone before but never ever thought that he will be meeting her. Looking at the woman next to him, he feels a certain pull but it's not attraction. Then what is it? Looking back in time, he wonders what he felt for her. Even back then she was beautiful not utterly gorgeous but beautiful, pink hair and green eyes. A unique combination he always thought. Now, she still looks beautiful but there is a sense of maturity surrounding her. There was never a romantic reaction for her, why though? They were both the same, smart and successful. Looking into her eyes, he sees something that reminds him of himself but what it is he can't point.

Staring at her empty glass, she contemplated whether she should order another one. She only drinks when she is really tired. Tonight she decided to visit a bar few blocks away from the hospital. And now after a glass she feels much better but she doesn't feel like going home. Is it because of the man next to her? Life is so unpredictable. She never had imagined seeing him again and in a bar on top of that. He was as handsome as he was back in high school. He had many female admirers but she never was one. Why though? He was handsome, smart, and athletic, everything she looks for in a guy but here is a guy with all those attributes and she never liked him romantically. He was always a silent one, not that she had any problem with that. Looking into his eyes, she sees something that reminds her of herself but what it is she can't point.

"Another glass? My treat," he asks breaking the silence.

Turning her head 90 degrees counter clock wise, she realized that he was looking at her the same way too.

"Sure."

He orders her drink and another one for him too.

"So…" she pulls trying to figure what to say. She never had a casual conversation with him before.

"Enjoy healing people?" he asks her instead.

"Yes, I do. I've always wanted to become a doctor you know," she replied enthusiastically.

"Good to hear."

"Enjoy managing a corporation?" she asks this time.

"Yes," he answered briefly.

"This is so awkward," she muttered under her breath.

But he heard her and mentally agreed with her. The bartender placed their drinks in front of them and left. She instantly grabbed her drink and took a huge gulp. He took few sips at a time watching her at the corner of his eyes. Suddenly she turns around and looked at the dance floor. Then she turned back again and looked at him.

"Want to dance? This is my favorite song," she asks him.

He turns and look at the dance floor, there were very few people dancing. He looks back at her and nods his head. She immediately took his hand and dragged him out of his seat towards the dance floor. Once on the dance floor, she moved her body following the beat while he stood behind her, watching her to adjust to her movements. After awhile he started to move with her. He placed his hands around her waist and she rested her hands on top of his, leaning into his chest, while his head was next to her ears. This is their first dance together but somehow they know how to move along.

Standing there in his embrace she feels content.

Standing there embracing her he feels content.

But why? They were never friends and it's been thirteen years since the last time they saw each other. What's this feeling because it is definitely not love. Was there something missing all this while, something they were unaware of. They know they have a lot in common but is there something else they have in common that they didn't know. Dancing together on that dance floor in that bar brought out something they never knew they were missing, happiness.

Once the song ended, they stood still on the dance floor, not releasing each other. A moment later she broke the peace.

"It's about time I go home. I have a morning shift," she said but not letting down her hands.

"You drove here?" he breathed into her ears.

"No. My car is in the workshop. I walked here from the hospital," she replied.

"I'll send you back."

She was about to say yes but decided against it.

"It's ok, I'll take the cab."

"I insist."

Her Id, Ego and Superego were having battles against each other in her mind so she wasn't paying attention. He let go of her waist but took her right hand instead. He guided her towards their seat and took both of their coats. He paid both their bills and led her out into the night. The intake of fresh air brought her out of her inner battles. She saw him looking down at her and felt the warmth of his hand penetrating her cold ones. Gazing into his eyes, she saw that something that reminded her of herself which made her nod her head. He gave her a small smile and walked towards his parked car. Once they were out in the road, she gave him directions to her apartment. She was not sure how this night would end but she hopes she does not regret it.

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Author's note: Started on a new stroy before finishing my first. I got an inspiration all of a sudden and decided to write before i forgot about it. Anyway please do not forget to review the story. All comments are appreciated. Thank you.