Today was the day. Naruto thought. The day I finally put my plan into action.
Today was actually Wednesday, Team 7's 3rd day in the Land of the Waves.
Why does that matter? Well, it doesn't really, but tension was high among the team members. Especially Naruto and Sasuke.
Naruto walked slowly back to Tazuna's house, deep in thought about his next course of action. I'm thinking I should try and compete with him for Sakura. That might get him out of his shell. I mean, what gives? He trains so hard to be better than me, but he won't even compete with me for Sakura. Well, that's gonna change soon. Believe it!
Naruto put on his trademark grin and came charging like an Uzumaki through the front door of Tazuna's household."I'm here!"He cried out loudly."Hope you saved me something good to eat!"Unfortunately for him, his eyes were closed. Or he would have seen an angry Sakura coming to kick his ass."Naruuutooo!"She yelled angrily, eyes white with her inner fury. Uh oh…Naruto thought, before being punched back through the door he came in from. Ow…why does Sakura have to hit so hard?! Naruto thought to himself, rubbing the lump that was forming on his head(Courtesy of the nearest tree.)
"Hey! Why'd ya hit me, Sakura?!"Naruto whined, crying fake little tears.
"Because, you idiot! You need to be more quiet!"She yelled into his face. Look who's talking. Sasuke thought to himself. He was just sitting quietly at the dining room table, chin resting on his clasped hands, and eyes staring straight ahead in thought.
Well, except for the occasional flicker towards Sakura's bent form. Even more specifically, her ass that was looking quite attractive to Sasuke at the moment.
Would he ever admit that to another human soul? Nope.
Is he admitting it to himself now? Regrettably.
So here's the deal. Sasuke was just now finding out about puberty, so he didn't exactly know why he thought the annoying girl was so very attractive. He had never thought that before. So why now? If he wasn't in denial, he would've asked Kakashi. But Kakashi was too "busy" reading Makeout Paradise. And by "busy", I mean he was watching the events unfold before his single eye while pretending to read.
Oh yeah, he knew exactly what Sasuke was looking at, and he knew why, too.
In fact, the same feeling had come over him around the same age with his team mate.
He wasn't going to go looking for trouble, so he stayed out of it. For now.
What is happening to me? Is it some weird effect that shinobi have on one another? No it can't be. I don't feel like this around Naruto. Then maybe it's an effect of the Sharingan eye? Possibly. I have observed Sakura with it. But I don't think that is it, either.
Maybe I'm just imagining things. But there's no way I'm imagining that. Sasuke thought, as Sakura leaned down over Naruto, hands firmly planted on hips, scolding him for ruining their peaceful moment. No, no, not the scolding. The way her kunoichi pants stretched over her butt and thighs. And the way it made the shape look so much more shapey (Probably not a word, but Sasuke doesn't care.)
He felt a tingling sensation in his stomach at the sight, and a small bit of drool leaked out of the corner of his mouth. He sighed in frustration, and angrily ran his fingers through his hair."I'm going to go train. Don't wait up for me."And with that, he disappeared out the open door.
Kakashi chuckled to himself, starting to read now that his entertainment was gone.
That kid is gonna kill himself if he doesn't figure it out. Something as foreign as attraction isn't good for Sasuke's mental well-being. Not after Itachi took all the positive emotion from his life. But then again…Sakura might just be the perfect ninja for the job. Kakashi smirked under his face mask, and continued reading his very dirty book.
Sasuke walked through the forest, hands shoved in his pockets, and lips turned down in his permanent frown. What is it about Sakura that is affecting me so deeply? I keep feeling this burning in my face when she's around, and she's constantly stuck in my head.
It's so frustrating! I can't train with her distracting me like that, and Naruto just acts annoying. The idiot.
Sasuke arrived at the training ground that Team 7 was using to learn how to control chakra. Well, more like a bunch of trees than a training ground, but whatever!
Sasuke looked up at the looming evergreens, the sunset illuminating their towering structures and casting shadows over the flat expanse of ground that Sasuke stood alone in.
Well, I might as well try and train to get my mind off of the annoying woman. Sasuke thought with just a hint of bitterness. Because we all know Sasuke is just as much of a one-track mind shinobi as Naruto. Just, not in the harmlessly-dense way. So, as you would guess, Sasuke was in a bit of a sour mood at not being able to focus on his hate for Itachi. Which was a first, by the way. He was too focused on his growing acknowledgment of Sakura to feel his lust for revenge.
Poor Sasuke. He's feeling lust in other ways.
"Grr…"Sasuke voiced his opinion at the kunai-raped tree he stared down.
No matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't seem to get any semblance of control over his chakra flow. At least, not like Sakura could. AH! Now I'm complimenting her?!
I must have gone mad…
But she did get it down the first time. All I can seem to do is use speed and momentum to carry myself up the tree. Even your typical physics nerd could figure that crap out!
Maybe instead of listening in on Naruto's failed attempts to get Sakura's secret, I should just go and ask her myself.
"NO! Fuck that!"He yelled out in answer to his "outrageous" theory at a better way of training."There is NO WAY I am asking Sakura for help!"Sasuke scoffed and punched the tree, causing a few scratches to criss-cross his already scarred knuckles.
"Maybe…there's another way I can get the answer out of her…"
*Que the somewhat evil laughter. Or not, because he hasn't planned anything yet. Unlike Sakura, Sasuke needs a minute to start the inner dialogue. This should be good.
Sasuke's Inner Self-
I will trick that pink-haired she-goddess into thinking I am simply playing a game! And she will fall right into my arms ~ I mean trap!
Back to Naruto and Sakura,
"Maybe you should annoy Kakashi-sensei with your loud behavior, and leave Sasuke and I to-"Sakura turned around with a smug grin, only to have it fall off her girly face.
Where's Sasuke?!WTF?!
Fast-Forward to dinner…
"But Kakashi-Sensei! I think it would be better for the mission if you taught us that new jutsu you mentioned!"Naruto said to the copycat-ninja.
"No can do, Naruto," Kakashi said with a shake of his head."You guys still haven't mastered chakra control yet, and that was the first thing I taught you. Before I teach you anything new, you have to master your chakra control."Naruto huffed and sat down in his seat, arms crossed in defeat. Well, mock defeat. Naruto and Kakashi had a plan.
Their plan was to get Sasuke and Sakura to train together.
A small glance was shared between student and sensei, but was gone as quickly as it came."Now that business is taken care of, let's move on to the next order of operations."Kakashi said to his three students."Since Sakura seems to have grasped the concept of chakra control, she is exempt from the extra "training". Instead, you, Sakura, will be Tazuna's guard throughout the day. Always stay by his side and protect him. That shouldn't be a problem considering he'll be working on the bridge most of the day."Sakura nodded at Kakashi's order. The other two glanced at each other and quickly looked away with a huff."Now as for you two…"Kakashi said with a hidden smirk.
"Naruto, you'll be training with me until you can grasp the concept of what chakra is, and how you control it. And Sasuke, you'll be training with Sakura, because you don't need the extra help."Naruto could be heard making a fake scene over being called less than Sasuke, and Sakura was fangirling over the wonderful turn of events.
"Now don't look too happy, Sasuke. You and Sakura are to focus on training, so I don't want to see you two kissing behind a tree, alright?"Kakashi grinned behind his mask, and tried not to laugh at the looks of embarrassment on Sasuke's and Sakura's faces.
Their faces turned a deep shade of red, and they glanced away what was almost a "caught red-handed" look. Almost.
Naruto laughed loudly at the two of them, holding his sides in humorous turmoil.
"Yeah, like that would ever happen! Sasuke probably doesn't even like girls, and Sakura is all mine!"He continued to laugh until he was silenced by the demon that is Sakura's Inner Self and Sasuke's fist of rage."You idiot!"They screamed in unison, not realizing they were doing this together. Naruto held his head in pain.
"Ow! What was that for?!"Naruto whined like a child."It's because you're an idiot, Naruto!
I'm not yours, and I know that Sasuke likes girls. So there!'Sakura said with a humph, crossing her arms and sticking out her tongue at the orange-clad ninja."Nevermind."Sakura started with a sigh."I'm not anyone's, and I'm pretty sure Sasuke doesn't care either way about girls or boys. Anyway, I'm tired, so I'm going to bed."Sakura walked away in a tired depression.
Kakashi didn't need his sharingan eye to tell that Sakura was getting tired of trying to get Sasuke's attention. Even though she already has his undivided attention.
Kakashi looked over to Naruto and met his eyes in a silent go ahead.
Sasuke looked after Sakura with a blank stare, but inside he was sad she was going already."So Sasuke,"Naruto started with a grin."You know since you don't even like girls, you won't mind if I take Sakura out tomorrow for a date."Naruto kept grinning mischievously until he saw the fire in the Uchiha boys eyes as he turned to him.
"I would mind. So keep your hands off of her."He sent one last glare towards the Jinchiruki and followed after Sakura towards his and Naruto's room.
"And for your information,"Sasuke said with a hint of a smile creeping up on his face.
"I do like girls."And with that, he walked up the stairs and slammed the door.