Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Duh.
Just starting out saying I kinda suck for lying about updating my other two stories, which have been deleted, and never actually doing it. I wrote them when I was in middle school, I think, and just never found the drive to write any more to them. Fortunately, for this story I believe I have a lot of inspiration from all the fanfictions I've been reading and experiences that have happened to me. This is going to be an AU because I'm just unable to write fight scenes, they just don't come to me. I am basing what I write on where I live and where I work.
I really don't know how good of a writer I am so please be honest, not to mean please, and tell me if I should continue this story. Just so you know Sakura will be working at Walmart.
Now let's get on with the story, shall we?
A girl of the age twenty-one slept soundly in her comfortable queen size bed. She had hair the color of cherry blossoms and eyes of emerald hidden behind her tired eyelids. Her room consisted of a desk for her laptop, a bookshelf full of movies and romantic novels, a chest-of-drawers with her television sitting on top, and, of course, her bed.
It was about eight in the morning when the sun found its way behind her curtains and onto her face. She started stirring, when her phone started playing its blaring ring tone she set for her workplace. She bolted up and tried to reach for it but ended up knocking it over instead.
"Shit!" She shouted as she jumped out of bed to grab her phone from under the bed.
"Hello?" She shouted into the phone when she finally reached the evil screaming device.
"Ah, Sakura I was worried you wouldn't answer, it seems I woke you up! Well now that I have you I was wondering if you could come in today. I know you worked last night and your next day off isn't until Monday but we really need some help. Sai called in and there's no one who can do paint." Kakashi Hatake, her manager, asked hopefully.
He knew good and well she wouldn't hesitate to take another shift. She was always the first they called because she always said yes. She could say no just this once, she's exhausted and just wanted to have a lazy day and catch up on her shows. On the other hand it would be more money in her pocket, which would be a big help to her right now.
"Um…Sakura? Are you still there?" Kakashi asked hesitantly.
She Sighed "Yes I'm here. What time do I need to be there." She said defeatledly.
"I knew I could count on you! Can you be here by ten? If not, it's fine because you just being here is a huge help."
She looked at the clock.
"It's 8:17 now, I have to get ready and it'll take me thirty minutes to drive there. Ten should be fine if I start getting ready now and I'll just take my breakfast with me." She explained.
"Ok great! I'll see you at ten and thank you again Sakura." Kakashi said as he hung up.
She stared at the phone for a few seconds then hung up as well. She didn't think it was like Sai to just not show up for work. He was always there and never missed even when he was sick. Then she thought about it and face palmed. Company was coming in today and company meant the boys.
Of course he called me in! He probably paid Sai not to come in just so we would get good ratings! He knows I ask off for these days especially so I won't get harassed by those heathens as Hidan likes to call everyone who doesn't worship his so-called God. I already made the commitment so I really don't have a choice. I'll just be extra careful and evasive today, it's not like they'll look for me…well maybe today won't be too awful. She thought as she gathered her necessities for her shower. She took a quick shower, dried her hair, got dressed and left her tiny but homey apartment.
As she pulled into the Walmart parking lot she glanced around for any expensive cars that might be around. Not seeing any she let out a breath and parked towards the end of the lot. Locking her gold Toyota Camry she walked towards the building glancing around her every now and again until she got inside. She spotted one of the customer service managers, also one of her best friends, walking her way and he quickened his step when he saw her.
"Hey Sakura! I didn't think you were coming in today, change your mind cause you just love this place so much?" Naruto Uzumaki said jokingly at her.
"Hey Naruto, I was called in this morning because Sai didn't come in and what's not to love about all this?" Sakura said with a grin on her face.
They both started laughing until Naruto noticed what she said.
"Sai called in? Is the world ending and he's such a bastard that he didn't tell us?" Naruto said with confusion.
"I thought it was weird too until I remembered who was coming today. I would not be shocked if Kakashi had paid him to stay home today. Trust me when I say I will castrate Sai and Kakashi if today goes how I think it will." Sakura explained.
Naruto's eyes widened with realization. "Those demons are coming today! You can still go home if you want to, I'll cover for you. We can say you got sick on the way here or something." He said frantically.
"Naruto, I'm already here and the cameras have seen me perfectly healthy. If I need you I'll page you but I really need to go clock in. You know how I am with punctuality." Sakura said as she started walking.
"But Sakura!" Naruto whined.
"No buts, now you go do your job so I can go get started on mine. I'll see you later." Sakura said as she walked away.
She made it to her locker to put her purse and keys in and got her name badge and box cutter out. She got some change out of her wallet for a drink later and closed her locker. As she made her way to the time clock she had a feeling someone was watching her but shrugged it off after not seeing anyone around. As soon and she swiped her badge and clocked in she felt someone's arms go around her waist and a head on her shoulder.
"Sakura darling, I've been waiting forever for you to get here and you know how I hate waiting." A male voice purred into her ear making her shiver.
And so it begins…is it too late to go back home?
So? Is this good enough to continue? I think I did decent but I need to know if it's any good at all. Thank you for reading and please review. If I get enough good input I may update it Monday.