Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. That's Kishimoto's area.
A/N: First Naruto fic. You have been warned.
Shades of Green
1.
Operation: Shades of Green
It was an imperfect name, really. He could count a million shades of green in her eyes and never get tired of watching their changing shape, the way they sparkled when she was in a particularly sunny mood. She would often catch him in the act too, making him turn his head quickly with a hot flush.
Which is why Sakura eventually cornered him one day.
"Sasuke-kun? Why do you keep staring at me? Is there something in my teeth?" she inquired. The said Uchiha mentally smacked his forehead. 'Have I been so indifferent to her that would incline her to be surprised at my attention?'
'Uh, no-freaking-duh, twerp.'
'Just who the hell are you?'
'Why, I'm the inner you, of course! Pottymouth.'
'Oh great. I'm hearing voices inside my head. And who are you to talk?'
'I said a safe swear, Sasu-darling. Doesn't count.'
'You're annoying. How do I get rid you?'
'You can't. C'mon, just tell her how you feel! And if you hadn't noticed, Saku-chan is still talking to you.'
'We have what is called "therapy" now. AND DON'T CALL HER THAT.'
'Why not? HEADS UP!'
'Why? I –!'
Poor Sasuke-kun didn't have a chance to finish his internal conversation as a fist came flying out of nowhere.
WHAM!
"SHIT!" Sasuke grasped his nose. 'Afraid she bruised your pretty face?''This is your fault!' 'How?' 'Stop talking!' 'I know you are but what am I?'
In which 'inner Sasuke' was promptly stuffed inside a box.
"Are you all right, Sasuke-kun?" Sakura asked innocently. "Sakura, what the hell was that for?!" "You know, you should really pay attention to people when they're talking to you, Sasuke-kun."
"It wasn't my fault!"
"Sasuke-kun. Stop whining and ANSWER THE QUESTION."
"Hn."
"Damnit, I thought we'd grown past this stage. Why do you keep staring at me?!"
"Because I want to."
As you can imagine, this was unexpected. It took a while for Sakura to process this. "You…what?"
He smirked. "What's the matter Sa-ku-ra-chan? You don't like it?" Sasuke drawled, leaning in. She blushed. "A-ano, Sasuke-kun, it just…well…are you feeling okay?" And with that, she checked his temperature. Because it was not possible that THE Uchiha Sasuke expressed…anything. "CHYEAH, OUR TIME HAS COME!' 'Shut up!' 'HE IS SO INTO US!' 'DON'T MAKE ME PUT YOU BACK IN THE BOX!' 'NOOOOOO! IT'S DARK AND SCARY IN THERE!' 'So PIPE DOWN AND LET ME HANDLE THIS!' 'HE ADDED THE SUFFIX! KYAA!' ……….Bye bye, inner Sakura.
A mischievous glint appeared in Sakura's eyes. "Ne, Sasuke-kun, so what do you like about me?" He brightened up considerably. (A/N: I know, way waaaaaay OOC, but it's only for this particular chapter.) Cue Uchiha smirk. "Well, everything about you fascinates me, Saku-chan." Cue more blushing from said Haruno. "But one of the most captivating thing about you is your eyes."
"Nani? Really?"
"Aa."
"But they're just…green. It's not a remarkable color. There's green everywhere."
"On the contrary…but green is such an imperfect name."
"And you have a better name for it?"
"I'll take that as a challenge, Sakura-hime."
"NANI?!" 'KYAA! HE USED THE BETTER SUFFIX!' 'SHUSH!'
"One each day. I'll see you later Sakura-chan." 'ALL RIGHT! THE BOY'S FINALLY TAKING MY ADVICE! USE THIS CHALLENGE WIN HER OVER!' 'You know…that's not such a bad idea…' 'Of course, my idea's are always good!' 'Wait a minute…WHEN DID YOU GET HERE?!' 'You're so cute, Sasu-chan! See ya later!' 'GET. BACK. HERE.'
In which Operation: Shades of Green started.
A/N: Oh wow, that totally didn't turn out the way I wanted it. But first impressions BE...first impressions. 'Impressions' being the key word. And 'first'. Ah well, until next chapter.
Sasuke-kun: I sound like a perverted wuss.
the inner deviant: No you don't! You're more...talk-y, is all!
Sasuke-kun: Uchiha-tize me by next chapter or face Chidori!
the inner deviant: OI. MY STORY. MY RULES. DEAL WITH IT. And folks, please: PRESS THAT REVIEW BUTTON!
Sasuke-kun: Don't listen to her, she's a maniac. And 'Operation: Shades of Green' is a lame name. And WTH is up with the '-kun'?!