To Walk Alongside You-

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Chapter One-

Problems

"Damn it." I hissed as I started my car after working on it all day and seeing that it was still smoking.

I'd checked all my bearings, and my valve covers, replaced a few parts and still this smoke was billowing out like I hadn't fixed a single thing. With a frustrated sigh I laid down on my dolley and rolled under the car to get a better look. It was then that I found the real problem, oil was on every possible thing it could be on.

"Fuck." I groaned. This would be near impossible to clean up and the oil itself wasn't leaking… if my dad had been fucking with my car again, we were going to have words. My best bet was to take the car outside and let it run until all the oil burned off.

"Having issues?" I heard Sarada's voice ask and I rolled from under the car to scowl up at her while she stared down at me mockingly. "I guess you're not as good as you thought, huh?"

Scoffing, I got up to my feet and grabbed the rag under my hood to wipe my greased hands. "Nobody's perfect, ya know? Give me a break."

Damn woman. Just got here and already nagging me. I turned away from her, ignoring the short black skirt she was wearing and the thin red tank top as well. Her long hair was pulled into a messy bun atop her head, her red glasses framing her dark eyes. Even looking smug as hell, she was still undeniably beautiful and it bugged the hell out of me.

"I gave you a break by bringing you lunch after waiting forever at the park." She huffed, dropping the bag of food she carried on the table and crossing her arms over her chest.

I sighed then, feeling guilty for not showing up. "Sorry Sarada… I gave my car hell yesterday and now it's returning the favor. I've been fighting with it all damn day."

"Well I could call dad, he'd know what was wrong with it." She suggested. "Then you could eat lunch with me. Like you promised."

My eyes narrowed on her then and I sat at the table, ripping open the bag. "Like hell you will call him to come here. I'll eat with you and then get back to work."

"Well, that will work too." She smiled. "But I'll really call him if you need him. Though you could always ask your dad too."

"You know me better than that." I grumbled as I pulled out our food and she sat next to me. "Your dad is a pain in my ass, all high and mighty. If I were to actually ask for his help I'd never hear the end of it… and dad… he'd annoy me to no end and he doesn't even know how to change his own oil."

Sarada gave me a sympathetic look. "You may have a point there."

I definitely had a point. She knew how right I was. "How was work?" I asked, wanting to change the subject.

"Hard to say." She sighed. "At times it's challenging enough, but a lot of the other women there are idiots."

Her words had me chuckling as I took a bite of my burger. "I can imagine. I deal with idiots all the time… but you know that. Have you got any time off this week? I have another race this Saturday… if I can get my car right."

"As long as no one calls in, I should be able to make it. If you somehow manage to get your car up and running." She teased, tilting her head.

"You will make it… and don't worry about my car. I know what the hell I'm doing even if it takes me a little bit."

Sarada pushed up her glasses. "We'll see about that."

Finishing the last of my burger, I quickly noted that Sarada hadn't eaten even half of hers. "Not hungry?" I asked as I got up.

"I'll get to it." She huffed, blushing a little. "Not everyone eats as fast as you."

"Well take your time then, slow ass. I'll be working on my car."

Her jaw dropped before she caught herself and closed it, narrowing her eyes. "Tch. At least I'm faster than you when I need to be somewhere."

"Damn it, Sarada. Cut me some slack. I didn't meet you one day and you act like I never show up." I rolled my eyes and walked around my car. "Oh, by the way. You might want to hold your breath." I smirked then as I started my car and smoke immediately starting billowing through the air.

Sarada didn't listen in time and started coughing, her hands waving it away from her face. "Y-you *cough* jerk!"

I laughed as she yelled, driving slowly out of the garage. I parked the car a fair distance into the parking lot to let it run and then got out, jogging back inside and away from the smoke. Sarada was glaring at me now, obviously pissed. I slowed to a walk as I went back to her, leaning down so that our eyes were level.

"I almost forgot. You're coming over for dinner tonight. Mom's orders."

"Ahuh." She hummed and turned her head away. "What time?"

"Around six."

She whipped her head around and raised an eyebrow. "Is that the time she's expecting me or the time you're going to show up?" She asked.

I shrugged. "She said she'd have dinner ready around six. I'm going to head home and shower before then though."

Sarada shook her head, smirking. "I see. Why don't you take a look at the time, hot shot?"

Fearful of her mocking tone, I dug my phone out of my pocket and my eyes widened when I saw it was already ten minutes to six. "Shit!" I screeched, my hand running through my hair. "Mom's gonna have my ass for being late again! Come on, we'll both take your car. I'm driving though."

"Last time I checked, I had the keys- so no." She said and got up, making her way outside.

I ran after her quickly. "You know you drive like a grandma, hand me the keys!" I demanded, needing to get there sooner rather than later.

"And let my car end up like yours? I don't think so."

As she made it to her car, I pushed myself against her, my body pressing hers firmly against her car. A devilish smirk pulled at my lips as her face turned beet red and I had her shocked enough to swipe the keys right out of her hand.

Leaning in, I moved my lips next to her ear and whispered, "I'm driving."

She shivered and pushed me away, barely able to form a glare. "You're driving me crazy is what you're doing. Give those back."

"Not a chance. You're making us even later. Get in the passenger seat, or I'll toss you in the back." I promised, stepping back so she could walk around the car, or have me load her up… whichever she may prefer.

"I'd like to see you try." She smirked. "I can handle myself just fine, Boruto. Don't make me have to hurt you."

"Like you could do anything in that short ass skirt you're wearing." I laughed loudly and ran at her, bending down to scoop her up over my shoulder before she could do anything. She squealed at the movement but I quickly opened the back door and carefully laid her inside before winking at her. "Be good now." I told her before hurrying to close the door and hop in the driver's seat.

"Why you-" She climbed over the seat into the front, sitting in the passenger side, though not before I got a face full of ass and those creamy long legs. "You'll pay for that." She hissed, putting on her seatbelt.

My neck and ears were burning at the sight fresh in my mind. Damn that woman and the way she made me feel. "Get over yourself." I snapped, my mood soured just that quickly. She should have stayed in the backseat where I put her… or better yet, she should put some damn clothes on.

"Hypocrite." She spat, arms crossed over her chest and eyes fixed out the window while I sped off.

"I can't believe you let me be late for dinner and I still have to shower!" I groaned, my foot pressing more forcefully on the gas pedal. Thankfully, Sarada's sports car would ride nice and smoothly even when going so quickly. I hit seventy-five and then she turned her cold eyes on me.

"Slow the fuck down before I punch you." She demanded.

I slowed a bit, knowing she really was pissed for her to drop the F bomb. She never cursed unless she was really angry. "Fine, but you're telling Mom it's your fault that we're late."

"Oh I'll tell her alright." She said, voice dripping with sarcasm.

I glanced at her, brows raised. "I don't like that tone, Sarada."

"I don't know what you're referring to."

This was not looking good for me. More than likely I was going to have my ass handed to me in one way or another. I sighed, deciding I'd just have to accept my fate, whatever it may be. However when I finally pulled into my parent's driveway and saw Sarada's dad's car parked there, I cursed.

"I didn't know dad would be here." Sarada mused, completely calm.

"Neither did I." I grumbled. Putting the car in park, I cut the engine and got out, leaving Sarada behind as I jogged to the front door. "Hurry up, slow ass!" I yelled back at her and scowled when I saw she was just getting out of the car.

"Don't rush me!" She yelled back.

I growled but waited, opening the door when she finally came up the steps. I let her walk in first before coming in behind her and closing the door. Mom was a great cook and the whole house smelled delicious. I heard my dad and Sarada's talking in the living room as we walked in. I dreaded facing them… because I knew they were both going to question me about my car. I tried to sneak past them, but Sarada snatched me along with her as she went to greet them.

"Hey, dad. Hi, Naruto." She smiled evilly, making her tone extra sweet.

"Ahh, Sarada! Boruto, get your ass over here and tell me about the car." Dad grinned at us and I cringed.

Sarada's dad was glaring at me, his mouth in a flat line. "What did you do to it this time?"

"It was nothing… SHIT!" I snapped, realizing I left my car running back at the shop. Fucking hell. "Damn it. Dad, can I borrow your car?"

"What?" Dad's face fell. "Dinner is ready and you haven't even cleaned yourself up. You look like a grease monkey. Where the hell are you trying to go?"

I shifted my feet then, there was no way in hell I could admit to them that I forgot to cut my car off in my rush.

"What did you do?" Sarada's dad repeated, sighing.

"It's me." Sarada interjected. "I left my purse at the shop. I told Boruto not to worry about it, but you know how he is. Sometimes he just can't let things go."

My eyes moved to Sarada, softening at the fact that she always looked out for me… even when I had her pissed. "It's… important." I said then, not knowing what the hell to do.

Sarada's dad eyed the two of us skeptically before he spoke. "Hn."

"I can go back and get it." Sarada insisted. "Go wash up, grease monkey."

My eyes held hers for a long time. "Are you sure? I think I should go with you." She was offering to go… but did she even know why I needed to go back?

"I'm more than capable. I've got this." She smiled. "I'll even make sure to turn off the lights."

My brows pulled together then. That damn woman… She knew the whole time! "Alright." I muttered, turning quickly to head to my old room and have a shower. Sarada would certainly be the death of me one of these days. Always so damn distracting… always too smart for her own good and such a conniving little…

Just as I walked into my room my phone started ringing and I dug it out of my pocket to see it was her calling. I rolled my eyes as I answered. "You're calling to nag me and you're not even out of the yard?"

"Oh, I would never." She giggled. "Remember this the next time you decide to throw me in the backseat."

"Whatever." I sighed. "I'm getting in the shower now… and um… thanks."

"Don't worry, I'll always save your bacon, grease monkey." She promised.

"I know." I grinned then as I hung up and tossed my phone on my old bed and started stripping on my way into the bathroom.

By the time I showered and got dressed into some clean clothes and made it into the kitchen, Sarada was back. Everyone was at the table and mom didn't look happy. I gave her an apologetic look before sitting in the open seat between Sarada and her little brother, Junior.

"Sup Junior?" I grinned at him, hoping if I started socializing Mom wouldn't get on my case… yet.

"Hey." He said, giving a small smirk in return. "You look like shit." He teased.

"Hey!" His mom snapped, glaring at him. "Watch your mouth. Sasuke, you better set him straight before I do." She growled- and I thought my mom was scary.

His dad gave him a look and Junior bowed his head. "Hn. Sorry Mom."

I had to force myself not to laugh, but it was coming out and I had to cover it with a pathetic cough. When I was kicked under the table I straightened and turned my head to my right to glare at Sarada. I leaned over closer to her then.

"Mind your own business." I whispered, grinning before leaning back away from her.

"Boruto." Mom called my name, sounding completely composed, but I was no fool. My face fell and I shut up for good as dinner was served.

We all started eating, most conversation being between our parents. Himawari wasn't home. Mom explained to me that she was staying with a friend at the beach for a couple weeks. I was disappointed not to see my little sister… and that she'd left without telling me goodbye but I chatted lightly with Sarada and Junior as we ate. Once we finished the three of us ventured outside to get away from our parents.

"Why weren't you at the shop today?" I asked Junior. He was usually there with me everyday, but I hadn't heard from him.

"Levi wasn't feeling too good." He said, crossing his arms. "Old guy still thinks he's a puppy, rolling around and whatnot."

I smiled then, knowing how much the husky meant to both Junior and Sarada. "It sucks, ya know… getting old… I wish I could have gotten a puppy off him, but I don't have the time a puppy deserves."

"Yeah, Lou is a handful." He said. "Little thing has way more energy than I can handle. She listens to Mom and Sarada though, the traitor."

Sarada lightly shoved him. "That's because Mom and I are her favorites." She teased, smiling.

"She's probably scared of your ass, and your mom." I mused.

Junior bursted out laughing and gave me a highfive while Sarada glared and huffed, "Boys."

"Damn… I need to get back to the shop tonight… Gotta burn that oil all the way off so I can drive it home. I'm not staying here."

"Well whatever you do, you need to do it soon." Junior warned. "Dad's onto you, it's only a matter of time before he stops by to see the damage you did to your car."

"That bastard." I hissed. "My car is just fine, just had a little leak. Sarada… can you…" I trailed off, feeling hesitant about asking for a ride. I didn't want to push my luck.

She eyed me for a moment before speaking. "Alright, I'll give you a lift. On one condition."

"That being?" I asked a bit fearfully.

"I'm driving."

"Oh hell… you know I don't do well in the passenger seat… especially going under forty."

"I guess you'll have to find another way then." She stated cold heartedly.

"Fine." I sighed, moving closer to her purposely. "But you know you like when I drive better anyway."

Sarada blushed and Junior gagged. "Gross." He snarled.

"What?" Sarada and I both turned to him in question at the same time.

Junior just shook his head. "It's sad how fucking clueless you two are. See you at home Sis, later Boruto." He said and went back inside, casually waving over his shoulder.

"Little prick… what's he on about anyway?"

Sarada pushed up her glasses. "Who knows, he gets like that sometimes. Mom says he gets it from Dad."

I shrugged indifferently, but deep down I knew exactly what he was getting at. "Let's get going. I know you have work in the morning."

"Right." She sighed. "Let's go."

We went back inside and I walked to my mom and gave her a kiss on the cheek and thanked her for dinner. I didn't come over often enough these days, but I enjoyed it when I did. I told Sasuke and Sakura goodbye as well and then we were off. I dreaded letting Sarada drive, but it was her car and I wouldn't kidnap her again today since she did get me out of a pickle earlier.

"Thanks for today, Sarada." I said as we rode through the night. "I guess I got so much on my mind lately… I just can't keep up with everything."

"You're welcome." She said softly, smiling. "I can understand more than anyone, just don't push yourself too hard."

I smiled back then and got more comfortable. Knowing the way she drove, it would be another half hour before we made it back to the shop. "I won't. And the same goes for you."

"Is that right?" She laughed. "You know, Boruto, you can be really sweet when you want to be."

"Oh yeah… I'm sweet as they come… only for you though." I teased, grinning like the devil.

Sarada blushed for the third time that day, clearing her throat. "I-I see." She managed to get out.

I chuckled as she drove along. I wanted to tease her more, but for some reason I couldn't. I kept quiet and waited to get back to the shop. I'd have to run my car a little longer before driving it home and then I'd tune it up tomorrow. But no matter what, I'd definitely make it to the park.

When we finally arrived at the shop I got out and walked around as she rolled down her window. I leaned in and smiled at her. "Text me when you get home… even though it will probably be a whole damn hour. Slow ass."

"Shut up." She said, smiling back. "Don't stay out here too late, go home and get some rest. Or else I'll punch you." She threatened.

"We both know you could never catch me." I chuckled and reached my hand towards her, my index finger running under her chin. "Be careful." I told her before standing straight and turning to walk away.

It wasn't until I made it over to my car that she backed up and pulled away. I finally let my head turn back in enough time to see her tail lights disappearing. I got in my car and started it, hurrying away from it and into the shop so I wouldn't have to smell the smoke. I got inside and went to sit at the table, pulling out my phone since I had nothing else to do. I'd give it a half an hour and then drive it home… by then, all the oil should have burned off.

I would listen to Sarada and get home early and rest. If I got my tune up done early in the morning, I would definitely be at the park on time and then I could pick up our lunch so she wouldn't have to. I knew I owed her for today… but I would damn sure repay her.

A/N:

Hello!

So yes, this is a continuation to A Walk in the Park. We have our first chapter in Boruto's pov (written by yours truly) and the second chapter will be in Sarada's (written by Kaname84) and we're so glad to bring you guys this story! It's the first time either of us have written for BoruSara but we fell in love with them so easily and hope that if you haven't already, you will too!

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