In Bed

Mellow Lellow

Disclaimer: I do in fact own Naruto, and that's why I'm a starving artist here writing this side story for your enjoyment… (insert appropriate eye roll) We all can dream.

The fortunes in these stories are all real fortunes I myself, have in fact gotten.

Enjoy

"No, no, no. See, when you read a fortune, you have to end it with 'In Bed'. See? Doesn't that make it so much more interesting?" Sakura stared at the slip of paper, mouth agape,"…oh my god."


"Don't put off till tomorrow what can be enjoyed today" …In Bed.

"Ne, Sakura-Chaaaan! You work too much! You never hang out with us anymore!" Naruto whined loudly into my ear, as Team 7 sat eating lunch at Ichiraku's.

I winced at the sheer volume the blonde was able to generate; it really wasn't helping my headache. Unfortunately his words hit a little too close to home for comfort. It was undeniable that I had put in more than my fair share of shifts at the hospital recently.

I sighed, rubbing my forehead.

"You're starting to act just like the teme's brother, Sakura-Chan!" Naruto wailed. I frowned at him.

"Hn." Was the response I got from Sasuke sitting to my right. I rolled my eyes.

"I know, I know! Ino's been trying to get me to take a vacation too! But, guys, the hospital needs me, there just aren't enough people! And it's not like I can just tell death; 'Oh, I'm sorry, I need a vacation right now, mind coming back in a week?'" I snapped out irritably. Faking a small glare.

Sasuke snorted, "Have you tried?"

I stared at him balefully, and then threw my chopsticks directly at his head. He caught them easily, but I didn't stay long enough to see, I was already stomping my way out of the small shop and down the street. I could still hear Naruto's roaring laughter as I made my retreat.

It may be true that I was dead tired from all the hours at the hospital and the ANBU missions squeezed in between, but there was no way in hell I'd show any weaknesses now. Not after all I went through to get here. I didn't need to be babied, protected, or looked after any longer. I would make my own decisions, even if it meant killing myself over it. I stopped dead in my tracks and shook my head. Sometimes I can't help hating my pure stubbornness.

Well, Maybe I'll relax a bit tomorrow.


Before I knew it, a week had passed since my lunch with Naruto and Sasuke. I was currently on the last thirty minutes of pulling an unexpected double shift.

I was walking down the hall, rifling through the files in my arm, sorting those of higher importance to hand off to Shizune when she came in to take over.

I continued to flip through the papers, placing them onto the nurse's station. I felt a vein in my temple throb. My patience was running thin.

"It's not polite to stare, Uchiha-San." I stated coolly, frowning at the man scrutinizing me.

"Hn."

I gave a frustrated huff and rolled my eyes. I hoped to Kami he wasn't here to inform me of another mission. I cringed. Being on Uchiha Itachi's ANBU team certainly was a prestigious position, but their Captain tended to be, ah, shall we say, a bit of a workaholic.

Naruto's earlier words rang unpleasantly in my head.

Well if he wasn't going to say anything, then I was going to carry on with what I was doing. I was still at work, after all. So I continued to work and the Uchiha continued to watch me.

"My foolish brother has, ah, enlightened me, on some particularly interesting information." Itachi finally stated, crossing his arms as he casually leaned against the opposite wall.

I briefly glanced at him, quirking my eyebrow in vague interest.

"Oh?"

"Hn."

I stared at him, waiting for him to continue.

He stared back.

I sighed exasperated. "Well?"

He quirked an eyebrow.

I rolled my eyes and huffed at him. Leveling my gaze with his, and crossing my arms.

"You said, that Sasuke told you something interesting. Are you planning on telling me what he said? Or are you planning on being an ass and just leaving it at that?" I shot out irritably. I had been working too long today, I needed sleep, and I did not need an annoying Uchiha telling me cryptic messages. But as soon as the words left my mouth I realized my mistake.

I had just called Uchiha Itachi an Ass.

Shit.

I slapped my hand over my mouth. I could feel the blood drain from my face, and my eyes go wide in horror. There were just some things you didn't do. And insulting Itachi was way on that list. Right next to kicking puppies.

His expression was unreadable as he pushed off against the wall and began striding towards me. I backed away as far as I could. Which, at the moment, wasn't far enough and I backed right into the wall.

"Ah..Uchi…ha-Sa…n…?" I managed to squeak, my voice wavering as he drew nearer; his face completely unreadable. Damn those Uchiha's and their stoic composure.

He finally stopped, directly in front of me, arms still crossed. I don't think I had ever stood so close to the Uchiha unless it was for healing purposes.

I drew in a steadying breathe "Ah, pardon me Uchiha-San for my rudeness." I quickly tried to amend, staring up into his unreadable onyx eyes.

He quircked an eyebrow.

"Hn, It would seem, that Tsunade-Sama has taken you off of active duty for the next seven days." Itachi finally said slowly with a small smirk on his face.

I gaped at him. "Shishou has said nothing of the sort to me!" I said in confusion.

"Shizune-San is to give you the scroll, and inform you of your leave, supposedly when she takes over your shift." He stated impassively.

I frowned, my mind whirring, trying to fit the pieces together. Something didn't feel right here.

"Then how did you, and, more importantly, Sasuke know this?" I growled accusingly.

Itachi sighed "Sasuke informed me of such when he handed over my own scroll of forced leave."

"..Oh."

"Hn."

We both stood there, studying each other for what felt like ages when Itachi finally broke the silence. A curious look on his face, and an emotion in his eyes I had yet to see.

"It seems, Sa-ku-ra, that we both have a considerable amount of time on our hands," The silky tone in his voice as he said my name sent shivers down my spine.

"...Would you care to accompany me to the Onsen?" He said with a slight smirk

Both of my eyebrows shot up in surprise, but I quickly recovered, schooling my features.

Time indeed.

It didn't take me long to think up my response.

"I would love to, I-ta-chi." I said with a mischievous smirk of my own.

Maybe a break off with Uchiha Itachi wouldn't be so bad after all.


A/N: Ahh I know I know, it's not an update on my other stories, ah well. What's a girl to do with rampant plot bunnies running through my head?

Anyhoo, I love love love this new idea of mine. hurrah! Aren't I humble? (,,,^.^,,,)

As always, comments and reviews are much appreciated, as they make me want to update more!