Another Love Story

Another Love Story?

A/N: I've been noticing that lately the quality of the NaruSaku fanfics has been declining (Of course, there are a few exceptions). So I'd like to see how well this story goes over with you people. The title aptly names it, I think, so just enjoy, or, if you don't particularly like it, please explain why so that I may change any aspects for future stories. But that doesn't mean you should flame either. Put the criticism politely, if you would.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, the characters of Naruto, or any rights to Naruto. Because if I did, he sure as hell wouldn't be wearing an Orange Jumpsuit.

Note: Rated T for language and some innuendos that may or may not occur. This is set in Shippuuden times, ignoring current events if you've been following the Manga.

Narration

"Speaking"

Thought

Kyuubi / Inner Sakura

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"Naruto-kun, why are you on that side of the booth? Come sit here next to me!" the Pink-haired beauty said, smiling sweetly.

"Uh, are you sure Sakura-Chan? And why did you call me Naruto-kun?" the blonde boy asked, confused.

"Of course I'm sure, silly. And why wouldn't I call you Naruto-kun?" she replied.

"Well, you usually call me Naruto-baka…" he stated, coming around the table and sitting next to her.

"I'm sorry about that. I always called you that because I maybe kinda sorta really liked you," she said, wrapping her arms around his arm and resting her head on his shoulder.

Naruto's eyes went so wide it would put an owl to shame. "Y-you d-do?"

"I do, Naruto-kun…" she whispered, moving her face closer to his, getting so close that Naruto's face lit up red like a fire.

"Well I really like you to, S-Sakura-Ch-chan," he stuttered, her face within a centimeter of his.

"I know, Naruto-kun…" she said, moving in for a kiss. All of the sudden, her mouth opened and a repeating buzzing noise emanated from her mouth.

Naruto cracked open his eyes, squinting because of the morning light peeking through his blinds. He looked at the beeping alarm clock to see that it was 6:30 AM. He grabbed the alarm and threw it across the room. It hit the wall and fell to the ground, turned off. Naruto rolled over onto his back and rubbed his eyes.

"Damn alarm…and that was such a good dream, too…" he muttered, before throwing the covers off of him and standing up. He showered quickly, dressed in his usual attire, and headed out the door of his apartment. He exited the complex onto the street, where a few early birds mainly composed of Chuunin and Jounin walked the roads. He sighed.

"I only wish that dreams were real…some of them anyway…not that one with Orochimaru and Kabuto…I still can't believe that came out of my mind…" he said to himself, shuddering and walking the dirt streets to the training grounds.

Upon reaching the grounds, he was surprised to find Sai there, along with Kakashi and Yamato. Kakashi and Yamato were sparring, and Sai was hovering over his sketchpad, drawing something as usual.

"Hey everyone," Naruto called out, waving to the three of them.

Kakashi waved in the middle of his sparring, Yamato said "Hi", and Sai did nothing.

Naruto, irked by the welcome he just received, or lack thereof in this case, went off by himself to practice some of his techniques.

"Have any of you seen Sakura-Chan?" he asked, as he passed the three of them.

"I think she said she would be working at the hospital all day today, Naruto," Sai said, keeping his view on the sketchpad.

Naruto sighed, as he had hoped that she would be here. I wanted to see Sakura-Chan's smile today. He thought. Putting the thoughts in the back of his mind for the moment, he turned his attention and frustration from the night's events onto a particularly unlucky tree. He summoned up a clone, charged chakra into the sphere, and charged at the tree. His attack connected, ripping through the tree and sending splintering wood flying. Feeling a bit better from the sound of cracking wood, he repeated his attack pattern for another two hours. In that time, the other three had left, all being required elsewhere.

Naruto took a step back from the destruction he had caused, and sat down against one of the remaining trees that stood. The shade brought a comforting coolness to his sweaty body. He took a few minutes to rest from his training, before standing back up.

"Huh…didn't even notice that they left…I guess I was too busy thinking about..." he began, before he was cut off by greeting from behind him.

"Hi Naruto!" Sakura said, walking up to him.

Her voice sent shivers up Naruto's spine. Calm down…it's just Sakura-Chan. Be cool. He thought, turning around to wave to her. "Hi Sakura-Chan!" he said, scratching the back of his head, sheepishly.

"How long have you been here?" she asked, looking around at all the destroyed trees.

"Oh, I'd say about two hours," he said, putting his hand to his chin while he thought. "And what are you doing here, anyway? I thought you were at the Hospital all day?" he added, pointing at her jokingly.

"Well, I was filling in for Shizune who was on vacation. But she was back early I guess, and she took over for me." She shrugged.

"Well, Sakura-Chan, if you're not doing anything, maybe you'd want to go on a date with me?" he asked, before he even realized what he was saying. About three seconds later, an alarm went off in his head.

"Naruto, how many times do you I have to tell you, no!" she said, putting her hands on her hips. "And besides. No one would want to go on a date with you right now. You're all sweaty."

He sweatdropped. "Eh heh heh…can't blame me for trying, Sakura-Chan. More importantly, can't hit me for trying, right?" he asked, putting on his best pity face.

She sighed. "No, Naruto, I won't hit you…THIS time, anyway." She said, rolling her eyes. "Anyway, have you even eaten yet?"

Naruto, upon hearing this, was hit by the realization of how hungry he was like a truck. His stomach grumbled loudly. "No…I guess I forgot to eat breakfast. I was too busy thinking about…" he managed to stop himself from admitting anything.

"Thinking about what?" Sakura asked.

"Thinking about…a dream I had about Orochimaru and Kabuto!" he blurted out, before realizing how disturbing that last statement must have sounded.

Sakura's eye twitched a couple of times, before she finally said, "Ooook? Welllll…." She started, not sure what to say.

In the meantime, a nuke was going off in Naruto's head. Why…WHY WHY WHY!

"Dooo you want to get some breakfast?" she asked slowly, wondering if she had made a mistake.

A green light went on in Naruto's head, and his eyebrows shot up. "Uh o-k? I mean, Sure! It'll be like-" he started.

"It's not a date though." She pointed out.

"Alright…" he said. Still, I get to eat breakfast with Sakura-Chan! He thought.

"And I get to pick where we eat." She added.

"No ramen then?" he asked, sadly.

"Exactly. You need to start eating more healthy foods, anyway. All that ramen can't be healthy." She said. "Now come on. Let's go eat."

He nodded dumbly and followed her, as she began to walk away from the training ground. He smiled inwardly, thinking, I can already tell. This is going to be a good day.

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A/N: There you have the first chapter. Hoped you enjoyed it! Feel free to leave constructive criticism. Flames will be laughed at, and ignored.