Summary: Sasuke Uchiha is a very organized young man who has every detail of his day planned out and written down in his planner. So what happens when he loses it and it is picked up by a young woman who lives to be spontaneous? Sasuke's world is turned upside down, and Sakura's world becomes a little more amusing!
Author Note: Hello everyone! First of all, Naruto does NOT belong to me. Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. Second, thank you for taking the time to read this! For the first few chapters, I will make one chapter showing Sasuke's day, and the next Sakura's version of that same day. The story is in third person because I believe it's better to know what everyone is thinking rather than just one character. There is swearing, because I feel it's very unusual when someone doesn't swear. I swear, and my friends swear, so it doesn't make me uncomfortable. It if makes you uncomfortable, I'm honestly sorry but it probably won't stop. I will try to keep it at a minimum, though.
There is a bit of SasuIno and NaruSaku at the beginning, but this is a SasuSaku story! There's also some ShikaTema, NejiTen, NaruHina, SaiIno, SuiKari, and others… Also, the characters might be a little out of character, but it is for the sake of the story so bare with me. Thank you!
While writing I was listening to: the sounds in my college's library.
Enjoy!
Sasuke Uchiha, a twenty-three year old business student residing in New York City had been raised to do three things in his life: to follow superiors' rules, to work hard, and to never take 'no' for an answer. Sasuke had an easy childhood, being born into a wealthy family had its perks, but it also came with big responsibilities.
Sasuke and his older brother, Itachi, were meant to take over once their father retired. The Uchiha family was the proud owners of Sharingan Suites, a chain of hotels around the world that originated in Japan, where the family was from. The Uchiha boys were raised in Japan and attended the best private schools money could pay for. Once the boys had finished their high school careers, the family moved to The United States to manage the business easier.
And so, Sasuke Uchiha was attending college, knowing he'd have no choice but to take over alongside his brother once the time was right. His father, Fugaku, had decided it would be good for Sasuke to learn what it was like to earn a living and he helped Sasuke find an apartment he would be able to afford while working from the sales offices of their company.
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
Sasuke sat up suddenly in his computer chair, a piece of paper stuck to his cheek. He groaned as he looked at his alarm clock, six 'o five in the morning was being projected in bright red. He pressed the off button and pulled the paper on his face away from his cheek, looking at it. It was the menu of a Chinese restaurant that had been slipped under his door the evening before.
He crumbled it up and threw it at the trashcan under his desk, missing it by a bit. He sighed, choosing to leave it there for the maid to pick up. He pushed his computer chair back a bit before stretching and standing from the chair. He made his way to his bathroom, switching the light on and blinking a few times at the brightness.
He shut the door before looking at himself in the mirror, the bags under his eyes being the first thing to get his attention. He pulled at them for a bit before opening the sink's faucet. He let the water run for a bit before cupping water in his hands and splashing his face. He dried his face with a towel before reaching for his toothpaste and uncapping it. He took his time brushing his teeth before making his way to the shower.
He slipped off his pajama pants and boxers before getting in, the water flowing down his face before he turned and let it cascade down his back. He stood under the showerhead until he felt content. He finished up his shower and tied a towel around his waist before walking out of the bathroom, a trail of steam following him out.
His maid, Yuki, was making his bed when he came out of the shower. Yuki was an older woman who Sasuke had come to care for like another mother since she helped raise him from a young age.
"Good morning, Sasuke." Yuki said as she fluffed one of his pillows before setting it down on the bed.
"Good morning." He mumbled before walking to this closet, looking for a clean shirt and pants. "Yuki, where is my-?"
Yuki stood next to him, holding up a hanger with dry-cleaned clothes on it.
"Thank you." Sasuke said, taking the clothes from her hands and making his way to his dresser to get new underwear and socks.
"Sasuke, would you like breakfast this morning?" Yuki asked, pulling up the window shades exposing the view of the building next door.
"No, thank you. I am running a bit later today so I will pick up something at a coffee shop." Sasuke said from the bathroom where he had gone to get dressed.
Yuki bowed and made her way out of the room to clean up the rest of the apartment.
Sasuke stepped out of the bathroom fully clothed and drying his hair with his towel, when his desktop computer announced that Sasuke was receiving a Skype call. He made his way over to the desk and sat down before answering and slipping on his shoes. Once the call connected, Sasuke could see a busty woman in a bikini taking a sip from a colorful drink with an umbrella on it.
"Sasu, darling!" the woman chimed, big-framed sunglasses covering her light blue eyes.
"Good morning, Ino." Sasuke said, taking in her surroundings. "How is Puerto Rico?"
"Wonderful, darling, I wish you were here. We have to come here for our honeymoon!" Ino gushed, giggling and pushing her long blonde hair over her shoulder.
"What time is it there?" Sasuke asked, hanging his towel over the back of his chair.
She pulled down the shades on her face to look at the phone screen and humming a bit before saying "Seven in the morning, why?"
"You're already drinking at this hour? Ino, I don't think that's-" He tried to advise against her early drinking, but was cut off by the young woman's laughter.
"Oh, babe, you're so cute when you worry. There's no need, though, everything is fabuloso! Ta-ta, dear, I have some business to take care of." She blew kisses to the screen before taking a sip of her drink as she hung up.
Sasuke sighed as he turned his desktop screen off. His fiancée could be a handful sometimes. Sasuke and Ino had been dating since they were in high school, his parents urged his to propose on graduation day since they would be moving. Ino had accepted, making a huge scene full of jumping and giggling, saying she was the happiest woman on the planet. Ino moved with Sasuke to the United States. a few months after graduation and was studying fashion design.
But since the semester was over, she was mainly focused on her and Sasuke's wedding, which was scheduled for January 31st, 2015. She had been travelling, trying to find "the perfect honeymoon place".
Sasuke got up from his chair and grabbed his laptop bag from the floor before grabbing his planner from the desk, placing it between his side and arm. He made his was through his living room to the kitchen where Yuki was putting away dishes.
"Alright, Yuki, I'm off." Sasuke said, grabbing bottled water from the fridge and bowing to Yuki as she bowed back.
"Have a great day, Sasuke." She said, smiling.
"Will do."
The raven-haired man made his way to the front door and turned to reach for his car keys, looking up to find them missing. He put threw his bag over his shoulder before opening his planner to today's date: December 21st, 2014.
December 21st, 2014
6:05 A.M. Morning routine.
6:45 A.M. Call Ino.
7:15 A.M. Call Hyuuga-san for a ride to work.
7:50 A.M. Visit Kono Java and pick up usual morning order.
8:30 A.M. Arrive to work on time.
8:35 A.M. Report to Itachi.
8:40 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Work diligently.
11:00 A.M. Have lunch with parents and Itachi.
12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Continue to work diligently.
5:05 P.M. Report to Itachi.
5:30 P.M. Catch a cab back to the apartment.
6:25 P.M. Arrive at home.
7:00 P.M. Call Ino.
7:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Free time.
10:00 P.M. Sleep.
Reminders: -Car is in the shop until tomorrow.
-You must make 20 sales today, at least.
-Your wedding day is next month.
-Take flowers for mother at lunch today.
Sasuke thought, It's at the shop. He shut the planner and opened the front door before walking down the hallway towards the elevator. He pressed the down arrow and waited for the elevator to arrive. He couldn't remember when a planner had become an essential part of his life. Maybe in Elementary school when he was forced to write down what homework he had to do every day after forgetting to do an assignment once. Ever since then, Sasuke had been using a planner to keep his daily schedule in line.
DING!
Sasuke looked up as the elevator doors opened. He stepped in quietly before looking for his cellphone in his pant pocket. He scrolled down his contact list, looking for his friend's phone number. Once he found it, he pressed call and held the phone up to his ear.
"Uchiha, good morning." He heard his long time friend answer.
"Good morning, Hyuuga. How are you doing this morning?" Sasuke asked, stepping out of the elevator and into the building's lobby.
"Doing fine. On my way to the coffee shop, yourself?" his friend's voice was low and soft, a sound Sasuke could only describe as 'silky'.
"Same, actually. I will see you there in a few?" Sasuke asked, bowing his head to the doorman as he held the door for Sasuke.
"Sounds like a plan. See you soon." His friend said.
"Absolutely. Hey, maybe you'll have the courage to talk to the coffee girl today." Sasuke chuckled.
"I do talk to her." His friend said, sounding defensive.
"I meant something other than, 'large caramel frappuccino', Hyuuga." Sasuke smirked, knowing how to push his friend's buttons.
"Very funny. I'm parking right now, I'll let you go."
"Alright, bye." Sasuke said before hanging up the phone.
He and Neji Hyuuga had met in high school; both were born into powerful families, so it wasn't strange that they knew each other. They also happened to be attending the same college and since they were both business majors and just so happened to work together at the sales department. Neji's father, much like Sasuke's, wanted him to learn the business from bottom up. The boys had started their friendship as a business type, but eventually started to be friendlier and ended up hanging out outside of their school.
Sasuke looked up to see the sign of his favorite coffee shop, Kono Java. The shop was well known for having a friendly environment and being a good place to hang out. It was a very popular shop for people of all ages. He made his way in and saw his friend standing in line, looking up at the menu. He tapped on his shoulder and Neji turned.
"Ah, that was quick!" Neji said, shaking Sasuke's hand.
"Yeah, I was already on my way when I called." Sasuke said, "I appreciate the ride to work, by the way."
"Don't worry about it." Neji said, turning back to the front of the line.
"So, you gonna do it?" Sasuke asked, looking at the barista Neji was infatuated with.
"I don't know, Uchiha, don't you think that's up to me?" Neji said sounding annoyed.
"Absolutely. I'm just tired of seeing you chicken out." Sasuke said, shrugging.
"Shut up. You've got it easy, being engaged." The longhaired male scoffed.
"Have you met my fiancée?" Sasuke laughed.
"Next!" the girl behind the cash register called out.
"That's you." Sasuke whispered loudly.
Neji waved him off and made his way to the counter.
"Hey, Neji!" the brunette woman said, smiling widely at him. "What'll you have?"
Neji had been infatuated with Tenten for a while now, not that he'd admit it. He'd seen her around the college campus with her friends and she always looked so beautiful. She had a small chest and a small waist, but bigger assets on her lower half. Her long, brown hair was always styled a different way and her brown eyes were always adorned with long lashes, probably because of mascara. She rarely colored her lips, and she usually wore pants or shorts. The few times he'd seen her in a skirt or dress, he'd been blown away. She had such a lovely personality to match her good looks, it always made Neji nervous. Which is why he's never asked her out and has resorted to visiting the coffee shop every day, hoping to get the courage to ask her out.
"Good morning, Tenten." Neji cleared his throat, "The usual will be fine."
"Large caramel Frappuccino, it is!" Tenten said, punching in the order. "That'll be five dollars and fifty-eight cents. Unless you want something to eat?"
"No, just the coffee is fine, thank you." Neji mumbled, looking for his wallet in his back pocket and taking out his card before handing it to Tenten.
"Alright!" Tenten smiled, swiping his card and giving it back with a receipt and a pen. "Sign there, please."
Neji nodded before taking the writing utensil and signing the receipt. He gave her a small smile before she winked and said, "Thank you and come again!"
Neji put his card away and placed his wallet back in his pocket, before sighing in defeat and making his way to the end of the counter to wait for his order. Sasuke was already standing there since another cashier had taken his order. He smirked at Neji and patted his back.
"It's alright, buddy." Sasuke said.
"Shut the hell up." Neji said, pushing his arm away.
Sasuke shrugged his shoulders and waited for his coffee with Neji. When his name was called, Sasuke stepped up and the barista behind the counter tripped, spilling his drink all over his pants.
"Oh, shit!" Sasuke said, moving back.
"I'm so sorry, sir!" the ginger haired girl exclaimed, blushing. "I'll make you a new drink, no charge!"
"Yeah, yeah." Sasuke said, putting his journal down on the counter and reaching for some napkins to wipe his pants. "Don't worry about it."
Tenten came out from behind the counter with a mop after telling a coworker to take the register.
"Move aside, boys." She said, starting to mop over the mess.
"Thank you, Tenten." Neji said.
She looked up at him and smiled, "No problem! You don't get to be manager by sitting on your ass, ya know!"
Neji nodded, turning to Sasuke who was dabbing at his pants.
"Here you go, sir." The barista set the drink down on the counter carefully, trying to avoid any more accidents.
"Thank you." Sasuke said, taking the coffee.
Neji looked at his watch as he took a sip from his coffee and almost choked.
"Sasuke, we'll be late." Neji said, taking his coffee from the counter and showing Sasuke the time.
"Damn! Let's go." Sasuke said, throwing the napkins in the trashcan and following Neji out of the coffee shop and to his car.
They got in the car, Sasuke in the passenger seat and Neji in the driver's chair. Neji started up the car once they had their seatbelts and made his way to their office building. They sped off, trying to avoid being late to work. Once they arrived at the parking lot, they quickly made their way to the elevator. Sasuke kept tapping his foot anxiously, waiting for the both stepped in when it arrived and pressed their ID's to their security system. Once they were identified as employees, the elevator started making its way to their floor. The doors opened up and they both stepped off and made their way to their cubicles.
Their coworkers watched as they barely made it in time to punch in. One of their coworkers, Kabuto laughed.
"Almost missed the finish line there, boys." He said, pushing his glasses up his nose.
"We know." Neji stated, taking a seat at his desk and taking a breath.
Sasuke high-fived his friend and chuckled, before leaning his head back and closing his eyes for a moment. Sasuke sighed, knowing he had a whole day of work ahead of him before starting up his computer and cracked his knuckles, ready to get down to business.
Never did it occur to him that he might have left an important part of him around for anyone to snatch up.
Author's Note: And that's chapter one! I hope you guys liked it. Point out grammar errors if you see any. I am not perfect and we can't rely on the spellcheck all the time. Please, feel free to let me know what you think. If you liked it enough, hopefully I will see you around next chapter. Thank you for reading! Oh, this story is also posted on Archive of Our Own.
-ScatteredWriting