Hii guys ! This is after a long time that I started writing again so please bear with me. I promise I'll do my best to write better chapters ! A very big Thank You to all of you that fav, follow or review. It means a lot to me.
This fic has the same plot as "Complications" by Haunted-by-Misery though I thought I would make a more hilarious and fluffier version of it. That story is also being written by me but the setting in that is much more serious and tragic. So, you can check it out if you want to have a dose of something heavier. #winks#
Point to be noted – unfortunately, I do not own Naruto.
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CHAPTER ONE
It was quite early in the morning, the sun shining brightly and the birds chirping. Haruno Sakura was in her shower, preparing for the day that lay ahead. She worked at the well-known Uchiha Industries as the private secretary of none other than the chairman himself. Yes, her job was enviable, with the salary being outrageously good along with other luxurious facilities such as her own designer cabin. But no, that was not what made Sakura love her job so much. It was her boss: Uchiha Sasuke, the most eligible bachelor of the present time.
It had all begun six months ago when she had first joined the staff there. She had found her boss to be a cool and very collected person. He did everything methodically and was not above punishing his subordinates for committing mistakes. Something about him had her entranced like any female who would meet the said person.
She would then find ways to be close to him like accumulating large amount of paperwork just to see him sign it, working overtime etc. Sakura frowned and shook her head while working up a smooth lather of soap on her body. He never responded though. He's all work, work and work. But then I can't blame him, can I ? Running such a big company, being so handsome while I am just a normal girl. There's no way he would…Sakura sighed as she stopped her train of thoughts. It was no time to dwell on such things, she had to get to work .With that, she switched off the shower and stepped outside without bothering to wrap a towel around her wet body. It didn't matter anyway as she lived alone in the apartment on the 12th floor of the building. She dried herself off and began to lay out her clothes.
A dark pink V-neck dress with elbow-length sleeves and black high-heels. They were a part of her customary work clothes, being formal as well as elegant. It reached just a little above her knees and was her personal favourite. She quickly put them on, set on her shoulder-length hair and put on her best perfume. She then quickly grabbed her purse and left for her office, not stopping for breakfast.
There were not many people in the office when she arrived. She saw her colleague Rock Lee chatting with Uzumaki Naruto on the far corner next to the chairman's office. Both were good friends…somewhat matched due to their over-enthusiasm. What's more, they were also the president of the We-Love-Haruno-Sakura group.
Gulping, Sakura tried to sneak into her cabin as quietly as possible lest the two of them see her and cause a -
"Good Morning, Sakura-san !" Lee shouted on top of his voice. As the advertising head, he was pretty suited to his job.
" Morning, Lee-san, Naruto-kun." She replied while obviously sweat-dropping .
"Sakura-san, you are looking as youthful as ever today, my heart-"
"No, Sakura-chan my heart beats strongly for you today, dattebayo" Naruto said, cutting Lee short in his speech. When does it doesn't, Naruto? Sakura practically snapped when the two started fighting on as to who would present her with the most beautiful rose. Due to all this commotion, the three did not realize that a very important person was making his way towards them. They were standing before his cabin after all.
"Ever the loud mouth, aren't you, Naruto ?" Uchiha Sasuke said with a smirk. Despite Naruto being his subordinate the two had been friends since their school days. All though their personalities crashed greatly they still managed to remain in some sort of 'best-buds' bond. The only thing Sasuke didn't like about Naruto was -
Hearing his voice, Sakura suddenly turned around, only to go stumbling into Sasuke's arms. Naruto and Lee had their jaws on the floor while Sasuke stood in a quiet shock. Some people gasped while the girls hissed in annoyance. The pinkette herself grew crimson. She pushed herself off of him and turned her wide emerald eyes to him. Their eyes locked, hers showing embarrassment while he held her in his intense gaze.
"I'm sorry, Sasuke-sama." She barely squeaked the words out of her mouth. "It's alright. What was going on here anyways?" He inquired. After seeing the roses in Lee and Naruto's hands, his eyebrows furrowed in annoyance. "What is the meaning of this? Don't tell me you were trying to hit on Sakura again, Naruto !"
Sakura, whose blush had receded, proudly came back when she heard this. He knew ! Well, of course he did. He was friends with Naruto. He must have told him about his 'undying' love for her! Sakura's heart sank at this. It explained why he never paid her attention. She was his friend's love target after all !
What Sakura failed to notice was that Sasuke was getting more and more annoyed at the idea of Naruto trying to woo her. When Naruto was finally done explaining how much passion he had for her, Sasuke was already in a rage and Lee seemed to be suddenly very busy on his computer.
"Whatever you want, just don't do it HERE, in MY office." He practically hissed and then left a very confused Naruto and a depressed Sakura. Sitting in his cabin, Sasuke held his head in his hands. Why does it even bother me so much. I should be concentrating on Hinata. He thought of his gentle fiancée. He was engaged to the daughter of the second most successful company's chairman. Hyuuga Hinata of the Hyuuga Corporations was a renowned beauty. With the long blue-black hair and lavender eyes, she looked like an angel. Her personality also went up to match her looks.
Then why do I even bother when Naruto tries to hook up with the Haruno girl. They could get married for all I care. Despite his thoughts, deep inside he was glad that Sakura never returned his blond friend's feelings. Shaking his head as if to clear his thoughts, he went back to all the work at hand.
Outside, Sakura had already punched Naruto thrice before retiring to her own cabin, next to her boss's. They were separated by a thick glass panel, with a curtain on the side of Sasuke to ensure privacy. Sakura cursed the curtain most of the time but today she was grateful for it. After that morning's incident, she didn't have the nerve to see him again. She blushed again at the thought of it.
The rest of the day went uneventful till it was time for lunch. Just as Sakura was going to order a lunch box, Naruto and Lee came busting in. "Sakura-san, share my love bento !" They said in unison. "Naruto-kun, she's having only my handmade bento." Lee declared. Naruto countered by saying , "Mine's handmade too, Fuzzy Eyebrows! Specially prepared by yours truly for my dearest Sakura-chan." Sakura face palmed while the two kept bickering. Why does this have to happen every day ? Suddenly there was a loud sound and both of the boys laid out their rather unique bento lunches before her. Naruto's had an edible evil-looking orange fox in it while Lee's had his picture - him giving flying kisses to the eater.
Disgusted to the point where she might be off of bentos for life, Sakura called in for a certain red-haired colleague of hers. "Chouji-kun, here's lunch for you. I hope you enjoy it." Sakura said while handing him the two bentos. "More food ? Thank you, Sakura-san !" Lee and Naruto watched their food being taken away. "But Sakura-san…" Lee tried to protest before being cut off. "I'm not hungry Lee-san." "Yosh ! Then I, Rock Lee, too am not hungry !" He said with flames in his eyes. "Me too, dattebayo!" Naruto chimed in.
At their chivalry, Sakura laughed. Even if those two were annoying, they were what she could call friends. Seeing her laugh happily, both the boys had a huge grin on their faces. They rushed over and brought the roses they had intended to give her in the morning. Finding a vase, she quickly set them up in the office and ordered coffee for the three. They sat back on their chairs and had a leisurely time throughout the lunch break.
Unknown to them, onyx-black eyes watched them intensely through a slip in a certain curtain. This is really getting out of hand. I have to do something. Such things cannot be tolerated. He thought darkly before turning away.
That evening, as the working time was about to get over, Sakura was summoned by Sasuke. A panic stricken Sakura entered his office hesitantly, hoping it wasn't some sort of punishment for the morning incident. She found the Sasuke sitting on his chair, facing the opposite side.
"Haruno Sakura, do you know what your position is right now in this company." He asked first.
"It is as your secretary-cum-paperwork manager, Sasuke –sama." She replied softly.
"Well, I must inform you that that's not the case anymore."
"Why…" Sakura's eyes widened to the max…No, no, he couldn't be…
"You are being removed from that post, Sakura."
Deadly Cliffhanger, isn't it ? Sorry mina-san for being so nasty. It's my first story…how is it ? Please be kind enough to review…I really worked hard and reviews would motivate me to do more. Also I can't decide whether it should be Sasusaku or Sasuhina or both. Suggestions are welcome!
In the next chapter - What lies ahead ? And what's more…Hinata makes her appearance !
