DON'T OWN! DON'T SUE!

So it took me a long long long time but now it's here. This is the sequel to "In sickness and In health."

Reason it took so long is that I needed inspiration and it may take a while for the next chapters to come. If you have any advise or ideas for me to get inspired, please comment to let me know.

"See you tomorrow, Sakura!" called Shizune. The pink hair kunoichi waved back as she headed home. In recent days she was training and working at the hospital more then going on missions. It was a good income so it didn't bother her. Ask she turned the next corner nearing home, she saw a familiar blonde head. She smile as the blonde turned to look and ran over to her.

"Sakura! I haven't seen you much." Ino stopped a few feet in front of her.

"Yeah I've been busy, you know. I'm thinking of getting my own apartment soon." Sakura ran her hand through her hair.

"Oh, awesome. When you do I'll help you move in. You wanna go and get a bite to eat?" Ino was being nicer that usual, but Sakura didn't think anything of it. The medical-nin looked away and smiled.

"Not today...I have plans..."

/flashback/

"Sakura-chan, give me one chance." Asked the blonde boy. They had met after the sickness incident because she needed to return his jacket. Her green eyes locked with his. Sakura felt like it was a mistake to tell Naruto that she started to see him in a new light, a loving light. His Blue eyes held a hopeful glow.

"What do you mean, Naruto?" She fiddles with the coat in her hand, twisting the fabric out of nervousness. Green orbs watched his feet come closer and his hand took her's.

"Haruno Sakura, will you please allow me to take you on a date?"

/endflashback/

Her house was empty, her mom out again. Sakura was in the bathroom cleaning up for the date tonight. She leaned back from the mirror, studying her lip-gloss. Would it be to provocative to wear it on a first date? Then again, she was wearing a simple white dress with a low V-neck. Was it too much cleavage? She turned to look over at a blue dress that didn't have a low cut chest but was shorter then the one she was wearing. Naruto said that this date didn't have to be too fancy since it's just her giving him a chance. He was leaving the choice of continuing their dating by her judgment of this one. Back to the mirror again where the kunoichi pouted her lips a little trying to look sexy. What she getting to glammed up? Naruto didn't have much money so he couldn't be as nicely dressed. Maybe she should curl her hair...wait.

Sakura sighed and leaned on the counter facing away from the mirror. Butterflies were swirling in her stomach. Her hands were getting clammy. Why was she so eager to impress Naruto? Why was she nervous? It was only Naruto and he wouldn't care if she was dirty and smelled. Sakura laughed at how much she was worrying over this. She did like Naruto but she would never seriously date him, right?

A knock came from the door and the kunoichi stopped fighting with her looks. Her dress wasn't too fancy and her hair was fine. Hurrying to the door she opened it slowly to a shock.

"Good-evening, Sakura-chan." A coy smile rested on the blonde's face and he presented a box to his date. Sakura looked over the shinobi; he wore a light blue button up shirt untucked, which can be expected from him, and simple black pants. Soon, she held a smile and took the gift.

"Naruto, you really didn't have to get me anything." She opened the blue box and gasped. Inside was a necklace with a pink diamond gracing a silver chain. "Oh...Naruto!"

"Do you like it? It took forever to find something. I wanted to get a green one to match your eyes, but...prices..." He trailed off. Sakura stared at him with quivering eyes. Why would he spend this much on a gift for her? Naruto looked back at her and smiled. "Here let me put it on for you."

He took the necklace out of the box and moved behind her. A small shiver went through Sakura as the thin metal touched her skin. Naruto had it clasped and now was standing in front of her. The girl couldn't help but notice the blush on his cheeks. Than again, she could feel her cheeks blushing.

"Thank you." She moved in close and gave the blushing blonde something her deserved. A gentle peck on the cheek made him flutter and as she pulled back, a giggle crept from her. The boy held his kissed cheek and was redder then an apple. "Shall we go?"

"Y-Yeah..." He extended his hand, which was shaking. She smiled a little realizing she made him nervous. She took the hand and they began walking. His palm was sweaty and he swallowed, still blushing. Sakura never thought Naruto would be this nervous on a date with her. The kunoichi looked up at the stars and moon noticing how clear the sky was.

The night air was cool but not cold. The two walked in silence, neither could think of something to talk about. The pink haired girl would glance to the blond then away. She was surprised how comfortable yet nervous she felt, and judging by how ridged Naruto walked so was he. Soon Ichiraku Ramen came into view. Sakura rolled her eyes knowing that this was where Naruto had picked the date to be. She let it go knowing Naruto would eat ramen any day, any where. Plus, she was very hungry and didn't care what she ate. Just a few feet away from it, Naruto stopped and looked at Sakura.

"Um...Is this okay?" The blonde seemed unsure about taking her there. Sakura just nodded and they went in and sat at the bar. Teuchi greeted them and took the order for two Miso ramen. As they waited, Naruto made small talk about missions. Sakura spoke little, but enjoyed hearing what Naruto had been up too. He ranted about how Shino was the worse to go on missions with because he was so serious. They laughed at the story of a mission where Shikamaru and him had to pretend to be a couple and Shika was in drag. The blond told her of being flooded from his camp because Kiba and him had set up too close to the tide.

"Here you are love birds!" Smiled Ayame as she served them their dinner, "Enjoy!"

The two thanked her but Sakura blushed at the comment. "Love-birds?" No, not them. She glanced at the blonde who was now slurping away at his ramen. Naruto was a good guy and so far he was being the perfect date. Her hand slipped up to his gift resting around her neck. How much did he spend on it? Was the diamond even real? A smile crossed her face. It didn't matter that much because Naruto was her friend and she loved the gift, something she could treasure in friendship and in a relationship. But would he be a good boyfriend?

"Sakura?" came a shy voice next to her. She turned to the blue eyed shinobi and smiled while taking some noodles in her chopsticks. She nodded to him as a gesture of thanks before she began to enjoy her meal. Their meal was long as Naruto kept suggesting other things to do after the meal. Though she nodded, Sakura was lost n the thought of how long this would last before Naruto did something goofy. The two had been enjoying the meal with talking and eating, until Ayame came over.

"Hey guys, I couldn't help but over hear you and I have a suggestion." she smiled and the couple nodded, "There's a band playing over at the Bar-b-q restaurant and I heard the music is great to dance to."

"Where is the band from?" Sakura leaned forward, kind of liking the idea of going dancing. She heard Naruto swallow his ramen hard and knew what he was thinking.

"I think Suna. Shikamaru told me about it when he was with Temari here earlier. Those two are getting serious with their relationship." Ayame winked, a way of hinting that the Konoha 11 were all at the age of young love. Sakura smiled and turned to Naruto.

"Sounds like fun. Wanna go?" She watch him as he swallowed down the last of his meal. His face was blushing and he was sweating more, but he nodded. She giggled and finished her food. Naruto didn't order anymore bowls and the green-eyed girl believed it was because he was sacred to go dancing. Naruto paid Teuchi and the date continued over to the restaurant. Once again they were holding hands as they walked. Sakura was excited about getting to dance with Naruto, but she could tell he was unsure of himself.

Music was flowing out of the open door of the restaurant. Sakura became giddy and tugged Naruto faster inside. The music the band was playing was fun, the kind you can't help but dance to. She looked over at the blond who was looking around. She laughed and slipped into the crowd dancing.

"Dance with me." Sakura felt happy and was loving the music. As she danced, she could see Naruto's face blushing. The blonde moved forward and tried to move with the beat. The girl only laughed and stop him pushing him to a chair. "You really don't know how to dance...Here just watch me and when you think you got it, join me. A girl can't dance alone."

The blonde nodded, his mouth half open. Sakura went back tot he dance floor and mouthed to him "you got to feel the beat". She tapped with the beat and she nodded with it. Her hips then moved with the music and the kunoichi started dancing. The whole time her green eyes never left Naruto's. She watched a crooked smile came on his face and his eyes gleamed. Sakura spun around and laughed as she danced. The blond watching her, got up and made his way over to her. Once in front of her, Naruto began to follow the music and was actually dancing well for a beginner. He took her hands in his as they moved with chemistry. Both had smiles and would laugh from joy of the experience.

Sakura felt something in her chest, a heavy comfort that is unexplainable. As he twilled her, she felt the butterflies but not in an uncomfortable swarm. A swarm that would flutter up and down, into her chest and back into her lower stomach. When she looked into those bright blue eyes, she saw a glow that could only be explained as admiration or love. Naruto smiled at hr and she wanted to live this way...to live completed.

The music sunk away, as the crowd clapped and the two were frozen starring at each other. The band began into a slow song. Couples pulled together and swooned with the music. Sakura moved toward Naruto and he to her. Their hand slide into place as they flowed with the music. Eyes locked in a hazed stare the two leaned their heads toward the others. There was a hunger and need to complete the moment. Sakura felt it was right. She knew he felt it too. Their lips pouted and necks angled their heads.

"Sakura!?" A screeching voice startled them, making the two pulled back fast. A blonde kunoichi with a large shinobi stood a few feet away, mouths open.

"Oh. My. Gosh!" Ino hurried over next to the pink haired girl. "This is was you plans? A date! With Naruto?"

"Wow Naruto, I never thought you'd be the type to dance." Chuckled Choji. Two figures came up from the other two friends.

"Ino what are you whining about now? Are you making trouble?" Shikamaru hand his hands in his pockets with an annoyed look. Temari hung on his arm with a small grin.

"Um...Ino...now is not-" Sakura was interrupted.

"Naruto and Sakura are on a date!" Ino seemed to enjoy making a scene. Shikamaru's eyes widened some which is unlike him to she surprised. Temari rolled her eyes.

"Ino noticed when they came in and almost fell when they were about to kiss." Choji laughed. Sakura's face burned. Why did this have to happen now? She looked to

Naruto who too was blushing and looking at his feet. Shika raised an eyebrow, maybe because he couldn't believe how overly excited Ino was.

"Leave them alone, Ino." Temari said in a tone only a person of Suna could have. "It's none of your business."

"Oh, you're just mad because I caught you and Mr. Lazy making-out!" Ino was trying to just push buttons now.

It was useless anyway, Temari only leaned over and kissed Shikamaru on the neck to spite her. Sakura grabbed Naruto's hand while Ino was distracted and the two quickly walked out of the place and down the road. After what seemed like hours, the two were in front of the Haruno household. Sakura was flushed and looked to Naruto. He was watching his feet and kicking some stones. She sighed.

"I'm sorry about tonight Naruto...I didn't-" He stopped her with the raising of his hand. Soon the happy smile was back on his face.

"No big deal. We had fun, right?" He looked at his watch. "I'd better go. You have work in the morning."

He took a deep breath of courage and leaned over to her, placing a kiss on her cheek. Sakura gasped a little as he pulled back, smiling, then waving a goodnight before walking home. The medical-nin watching him go before slinking inside. Once the door was closed behind her, she sunk to the floor in a huff. Ino really knew how to ruin a good night.


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