Summary: The once most popular reality show on TV, Ever After, owned by The Uchiha Corp. came to end when their latest Bachelor went off script. Now Sasuke Uchiha and His brother Itachi must find a new fresh start to Ever After and Sakura Haruno is exactly the new Bachelorotte star they are looking for. Will Sakura get her ever after? Mainly Sasusaku, other parirings include: NaruHina , ShikaTem, and InoSai.
Welcome to my first story. It is SasuSaku mainly store, it just has a slow start in order to set the scene. Please read and favorite!
Chapter 1: Fresh Start
"I'm sorry ... it's over" Shikamaru whispered.
Tears began to stream down Ino's eyes as. She stared at the man she had been falling in love with for the past two months and who had proposed earlier that day on camera.
Shikamaru sighed and looked at the ground to avoid the heart broken woman's eyes. "Ino… I do care about you, but what I have with Temari is just stronger... I am so- "
"Then why did you ask me to marry you if you loved her all along?" Ino sobbed.
Shikamaru took a deep breath and pulled Ino into his chest. "Ino... It's hard to explain. I thought... I thought you were the one who was my forever, but... when I told Temari I chose you... the more I thought about not being with her... The more I realized it was her all along... "
Ino's throat choked out a sob as she pulled her head to the side and stared out at the sunset view from their lover's suit that the show so generously provided. The way the violet waves rolled on and over the orange tinted beaches helped her calm down and count her breaths. 'Italy does have beautiful beaches' she sarcastically thought.
"This was supposed to be my ever after…." Ino whispered as she lifted her head to look at his eyes.
"Ino I am so sorr-" *Slap!*
Shikamaru's cheek stung as it began to turn pink. 'The woman had one hell of a slap' he thought.
"Do not ever contact me again" Ino said as she marched towards the door. She reached for the handle just as Sasuke Uchiha was headed towards them. He just saw and heard everything that just went down thanks to the required cameras and microphones they have to wear till they were flown back to the states. He was pissed.
They show had finally finished shooting their 20th season of their hit dating reality show, Ever After, and it was supposed to be their best yet. 'Fucking Nara would fuck this up for us' Sasuke steamed as he headed towards the suit. The Uchiha Corp. just spent precious time getting the marketing and PR teams to set up interviews and magazine shoots for the couple and the shows promotion.
Just as he reached the room, Sasuke saw Ino Yamanaka, this year's winner, march out of the room tears running down her face. She was the perfect winner. Sweat, beautiful, and comes from the perfect family.
"Miss Yamnaka, I am sorry- "
"Save it Uchiha. I am done and I want to go home now" Ino demanded. "Can we see if you guys can talk or work this out? Maybe Nara just got cold feet?" Sasuke asked.
"No. If you do not want to have me sue this show, then I suggest you have a plane ticket and phone for me in the next ten minutes. I will be in the lobby waiting" and with that Ino Yamanaka flipped her perfect, long, golden hair over her shoulder and pushed passed the young Uchiha.
Sasuke closed his eyes and pushed his hand through his hair. He pulled out his cell phone and made sure miss Yamanaka got everything she needed and as quickly and quietly as possible. Last thing the show needs right now is another heartbroken woman blowing up the tabloids. He took a breath and then went to deal with Shikamaru.
As soon as Ino was given a cell phone she called one of the few numbers she knew by heart. Her best friend Sakura, and made arrangements to have her picked up from the airport when she landed home.
6 months later..
"We need a fresh start" Itachi said in a tired, low voice. He took a sip of his coffee and looked around the room. Everyone was exhausted. His brother Sasuke had heavy dark circles under his eyes making his dark brown eyes seem black. His hair needed to be brushed and he needed a clean suit. Naruto, one of the head media directors, had unflattering facial hair and wrinkled clothes from constantly dealing with reporters 24/7. The poor kid's blue eyes were hazy as he read the new emails coming in.
The show usually has had great success in their matches. For 20 years, they could guarantee 75% chance of finding true love. This twist hurt the show more than they had initially thought.
"Agreed" their father, Fujuka Uchiha said.
He usually is at their vacation home, letting his sons run the company. However, the show was in jeopardy so decided to step back in. Itachi felt bad for his little brother. He had gotten blamed for this as he is the one who pushed deadlines so early. Their father thinks they should have waited to make sure the couple was happy before planning and spending so much money.
The team spent a couple more hours in the meeting room trying to decide what to do. They brought different heads of department to get information on how to respond and what the people were responding too. However, it seemed as if they were getting nowhere and the room grew silent.
"What if we did a bachelorette?" Sasuke sleepily said. Everyone's eyes darted at him.
"A woman?" Fugaka asked. "Why would a woman be a good fit?"
"No, think about it father… Women are one of our main percentage of viewers. If we do a woman season and give them a chance to audition it could help bring so positive energy back to the show" Itachi said.
"We could get a whole panel of handsome, rich bachelors and let a woman pick! But the girl has to perfect and attractive" Naruto said with some surprising amount of newfound energy.
"I see... Let's do it. Sasuke since it was your idea you will lead. Do not make me step in" Fugaka demanded.
Sasuke stunned with his dad's gift of responsibility just nodded. He was too exhausted to deal with the excitement of trust. He had been trying to redeem himself for this whole ordeal.
"Father, we have to make some adjustments to how we usually do things. Looking at these numbers and if you factor in a girls cost... then it can only run for 10 weeks." Itachi warned.
"That's perfect. Short and sweet. The quicker this is out there the quicker we can turn this thing around" Fugaka said as he left the room.
"Well teme.. let's get started!" Naruto said running out the room.
"Well would you look at that. Shika and that tamari bitch got their wedding photos in vogue magazine" Ino sighed as she flipped through the giant stack of magazines on the coffee table.
After Sakura picked up Ino from the airport, they have been pretty much inseparable. They even moved into an apartment together.
Sakura's hand grabbed the magazine and threw it away. "Ino there is no need for that. Forget that loser and move on. It was his loss" Sakura said gently. "Besides reading these will only suck you in and you said you wanted to be free of that experience." Lately, Ino's face or Shikamaru or even Tamaris' face has been all over the magazines talking about the scandal of the show.
"You are right, I just cannot believe I fell for such an asshole" Ino sighed out grabbing her phone. "Oh my gosh... Sak come here!"
"What is it? "Sakura asked.
"Ever After is coming back with a new season with a female bachelorette! And they want me to come audition for the part!" Ino squealed. She has not been allowed to talk about the issue as the Uchiha Corp paid her well not too. They had pretty much given her anything to be good. She has desperately wanted to share her side.
"Ino. no... I think we should just move on from that show" Sakura said concerned. "No, its perfect Sak! I want you to come audition too. I mean yes, my relationship failed but they still have a good chance at finding love and you need someone." Ino begged.
Sakura looked at her best friend. She was right. Sakura's last relationship was with her college boyfriend and that ended poorly.
"Okay... When is the audition" Sakura said with a sheepish smile.
"Yay! Sakura, I am so excited!" Ino squealed and hugged her rose colored friend.
Two weeks later…
Sakura sat in the waiting room for the audition for the bachelorette slot. Ino and her entered their online applications and received call backs earlier this week. It was not surprising that Ino got a call back. A redemption storyline for the blonde would be delicious to viewers, but the Uchiha's could not promise anything and Ino understood.
She clicked her heels in boredom. She was the last to go and there were two other girls in the room left. One of the girls had long black hair with a purple tint. She had soft lilac eyes and a sweet smile. She would be perfect for the role. The girl was stunning. The other was a skinny red head with black rimmed glasses. She was pretty, but in a not very classy kind of way.
"Hinata Hyuuga!" a man in a mask with grey hair called out. "I am here!" the dark-haired beauty chimed. She had a sing song voice. She got up and went into the room. Sakura sighed. This was pointless. She knew she was not as pretty as miss Hyuuga or Ino. They would not pick her.
Ino walks up, fresh from her audition. "Hey Sak!"
"How did it go?" Sakura asked. "Well, I think it went well but I do not know if I can do it again. The pressure might be too much" Ino mumbled. The poor girls heart still broke.
Sakura gave her friend a caring smile and gave her a hug. "Everything happens for a reason."
Just then Sakura's pager went off. "Shit, my patient went into labor early."
"Sakura, you have an audition, you can't leave!" Ino pleaded.
"Ino I took an oath and be sides, we both know I won't get it." Sakura said as she quick shuffled her things together.
"What if I stay here and if your done and they haven't called you then you come back?" Ino asked. "Deal, now I gotta go!" Sakura shouted as she ran out.
Luckily the hospital was right around the corner. Sakura has been a doctor for years and lady Tsuande did not waste her time teaching her for her to neglect a patient.
Sakura safely delivered the baby and changed back into her black pencil skirt and silly baby blue top that Ino picked out for the audition. She slipped her doctors coat and heels on and headed to drop off her paper work.
Sakura's cell phone rang. "Ino?"
"Sakura, they said you have to come back now for the audition" Ino practically shouted through the phone.
"Crap, I forgot! I am coming!" Sakura yelled as she ran out the door.
Sakura burst in through the doors and Ino is yelling at her to go to the room. Sakura waste no time to say Hi and pushed through the audition doors. She looks at the three males in the room who all look like they are ready to leave. The greyed hair man that was calling the girls in was there and so were too similar handsome looking men, but one caught her eye.
Sasuke looked at the young woman that burst into the room. His eyes widened as he took sight of her. She had long, pink, silky hair that was in loose waves down her back. She was wearing a tight skirt and top that hugged her small frame. His eyes trailed up to her blushing face as she strode towards them, heels clicking, shrugging off the long doctor's coat, revealing more of her delightful body.
Itachi was the first to speak, "Miss Haruno, thank-" " Dr. Haruno" Sakura interjected with a small smile. She worked hard to become a doctor and it will be recognized.
Itachi smirked. "Excuse me, Dr. Haruno, thank you for joining us. Please take a seat."
Sasuke smirked. She was feisty. As Sakura sat down he studied her face. She had soft, pink lips with porcelain skin. Thick eyelashes surrounded two jade colored eyes. Her eyes were mesmerizing. Sakura met Sasuke's deep onyx eyes and blushed instantly. She was definitely not immune to his appearance.
After Sasuke found his voice, He asked her the basic questions which she answered perfectly. She was perfect. She was so sweet, so stunning, and successful. She was someone every guy would want and who every girl could look up to. She was the one.
"Dr. Haruno, will your job be a conflict to our scheduling's?" Kakashi asked. It was a fair question. After all she made them wait 30 minutes before arriving.
Sasuke watched as Sakura crossed one of her long perfect legs. "Mr. Hatake, I am sorry that my patient interfered with our meeting, but I am not sorry I left to tend to her. She was scheduled to be delivered next week, but she obviously couldn't help going into labor early. I did take an oath and will honor it. She can and will be my last patient for a while if you choose me" she said in a cool tone.
"Good to hear" Kakashi said with a mischievous grin. He liked her.
"That will be all, thank you Dr. Haruno" Itachi said. Sakura stood, nodded, and left.
"Call Naruto. Tell him its Sakura Haruno. Get everything set up" Sasuke said in a cool tone as het got up and left. He finally could sleep peacefully knowing he just saved the show.