Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto…although it would be nice to!

A/N: Okay, everyone! I'm trying my hands at writing a multiple chapter story. It would be a real challenge for me, because I'm not the most…imaginative person. I'll try to update as frequently as possible, but I'll most likely be held back by homework…writers block…and other weird symptoms!

Also, be aware that I'm mixing as much things into this as possible. Humour, action, romance, sadness, you name it, I'll have it!

Okay, enough of my babbling. Enjoy!

"weee" – dialogue

'weee' – thoughts

weee – sounds or flashbacks

weee – emphasis on words

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Chapter One – An Ordinary Day

It was early in the morning, with the sun shining, and birds chirping, kids laughing and playing…

…and an eighteen year-old girl tangled in her bed sheets as she slept away the day. If you were outside looking into her bedroom, you would see a huge chaotic mess of multiple blankets and millions of pillows. Why she has so much extra bed accompaniments, no one knows. Curled up in all these blankets, you would see a fluffy head of pink hair.

Knock…knock…

Groaning, said owner of the fluffy pink hair sat up in her bed, eyes still closed as she waited for them to open. She lifted her hand and tried to comb her fingers through it. Instead, her lazy hand slapped her head and plopped back to her side as she yelped, eyes opening in surprise. Beautiful sea-foam coloured eyes stared at the wall in front of it as the knocking persisted.

Knock…knock…KNOCK…KNOCK…KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK…

Hissing in frustration, Sakura climbed out of her warm cocoon she called a bed and made her way towards her door. Before she reached her door handle, the door burst open and Sakura stumbled back to avoid smacking her nose. She stared at the source of the noise.

Naruto.

"Sakuraaaaa-channnnn! If you don't hurry up, we'll be late for our mission together!!!" Naruto shouted, frantically pointing in a random direction. Sakura slowly blinked, trying to process Naruto's words through her still sleep-dazed brain.

"Naruto…do you know what time it is…?" Sakura mumbled, stepping aside to let the hyper-active blond through. Naruto scratched his head and looked around until he spotted a clock.

"Uh…it's 10:00?" Naruto answered, stepping through the doorway. He instantly whipped his head around to Sakura, giving her an odd look.

"Ne, Sakura-chan, why do you have your air conditioning so high? I mean…it's summer and all, but don't you think it's a bit ext-"

Sakura gave him an exaggerated look and sighed, "It's broken, and I can't get it any lower."

"Oh…" Naruto murmured, making himself at home as he walked over to the TV and turned it on, plopping onto the couch. Sakura sighed again, scratching her head as she made her way to her bathroom.

"Why are you here 2 hours before the mission, anyways?" Sakura asked, turning around to give Naruto a good once over before turning her whole body around. Naruto, obviously engrossed with whatever show was on.

"Oh, uh, I was just wondering if you'd like to go eat some ramen before we leave." Naruto said absentmindedly, frowning as he turned to face Sakura. "Say, why do you look so tired? It must've been something big, 'cause even I woke up earlier today…"

"It's nothing. I was just working night shifts at the hospital again." Sakura replied, turning to grab a towel from the closet in the hallway. "I'll be out in…15 minutes, I guess." With that, she entered the bathroom and the door closed with a soft click.

Naruto sighed, turning off the television set. Ever since he left when they were 12, Sakura had thrown herself into rigorous work and greatly improved. Sakura's father had died when she was 16, due to over-drinking, and it was a major blow to her mental state.

"Father…" Sakura mumbled, kneeling by her father's memorial stone. Naruto stood beside her, a serious expression on his face.

"Sakura-chan…you can cry if you want, you know. You don't have to hold it in." Naruto whispered, kneeling down to face her, searching her eyes for any emotions. Sakura stared at him for a moment before grabbing him by the shoulders and with a huge wail, started to cry her heart out. Naruto wrapped his arms around her comfortingly, occasionally stroking her hair.

'I'll always be here for you, Sakura-chan…'

Naruto had admitted that he wanted to be more than friends with her a few days after her father's death, and that he'd take care of her forever. Sakura laughed it off, saying that he was just being hormonal. His heart broke a little hearing that, and he said that he'd always be there for her.

The stopping of the shower head rouse Naruto from his thoughts as the shuffling of towels could be heard. A bit later, Sakura opened the door, mist coming out and disappearing. Naruto turned toward the sound, trying to keep himself from nose bleeding at the sight. Sakura had a towel wrapped around herself with her short pink hair still wet from the shower.

"Naruto, you pervert! Stop looking!" Sakura yelled, apparently noticing Naruto's dazed look. She took a sharp turn to her bedroom door and rushed inside, slamming the door shut behind her.

Naruto lifted his hand and wiped his nose, making sure there wasn't any blood there. He smiled in embarrassment and scratched the back of his head with his hand.

"Eh heh…sorry, Sakura-chan!" He called from his place on the couch.

It was going to be a long day…

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A/N: Sorry for such a short chapter! How was it, though? I think it's a bit boring, but whatever! I hope you stick around for the coming chapters! Remember to review!!!