--Okay, so what happens when you put all that Naruto characters plus five OCs into a Kdrama-based fanfic? Nothing good, that's for sure… There's love, hate, heartbreak, tears, anger, fear, revenge, jealousy, envy, death, anxiety, hesitation, and more—so much more. But hey, when you've got Sasuke and Sakura together, love is always a thrill, shock, and suspense!
Yay! A new chapter! Sorry it's a bit late, but I'm trying to update my other fanfics. However, that's not going so well because I'm worrying about this one, and so . . . here's the chapter! Please enjoy! Oh, and the chapter's named after the background music from Inuyasha!
Chapter Two
Beautiful Memories
As Sasuke entered the Mitsukoshi[1] department store, he couldn't help but think and wonder about his childhood friend and current girlfriend. After all, the last time he had seen them was after said girlfriend's father's funeral.
"Are you sure you'll be alright? I could always stay with you."
"Daijōbu… I'll be fine, but it's strange to see you worry so much, Sasuke-kun." she giggled.
"Well, how could I not?" he asked her. "Your father's funeral was only yesterday, and the ANBU will surely go after you now that he's gone."
Sakura smiled and kissed him on the cheek. "You know, it's the thought that counts. Arigato, Sasu-chan."
The Uchiha grimaced. "I thought I told you never to call me that."
"It's cute to see you all riled up."
"Hn…"
"Now there's the guy I know and love."—she hugged him—"Daijōbu… I'll be fine, and I'll still be here when you come back, so go back to America and finish your studies. I promise I'll be fine."
"I'll come back as soon as possible."
"That's all I'm asking for. Make me and your family proud."
The Uchiha sighed. She may have been smiling then, but she must have been in pain… he thought, slanting forward the hat he had just bought a few minutes ago to ward away any potential fangirl. I definitely need to make it up to her…
"Hora, Naruto! If you're going to treat me to lunch, at least choose a place that doesn't serve ramen!"
"But, Sakura-chan! Ramen's my favorite!"
"So? It doesn't matter! If you're going to take a girl out, you should at least choose a fancier place!"
"But, Sakura! You know I can't afford it! You're the one who's rich, not me!"
"Ugh, Naruto, that's still no excuse!"
"Itai! Dear pink fairy, why do you hurt me so?"
Sasuke smirked at the familiar sound of that conversation. He had been gone for too long.
"Here you go, you guys!"
"Yay! Arigato, Sakura-chan!" Naruto grinned from ear to ear as he accepted the bento[2]. "It is Teuchi's homemade ramen, right?"
"It sure is! Well . . . for you, it is."
"Yippee! Arigato, Sakura-chan!"
"You said that already, dobe…"
"WHAT'D YA SAY, TEME!?!"
"Hn…"
"Oh, and here's yours, Sasuke-kun."
"You know you didn't have to come here. It's late, and it must trouble Teuchi."
"Well, it doesn't bother me nor does it bother Teuchi-sama. He likes to cook for the both of you, and . . . I don't really like it when you study so late all the time. You two barely eat—well, I know Naruto does, but you don't, Sasuke."
"Aw…"—the hyper-active boy hugged his female friend—"Thanks for caring about us, Sakura-chan."
"Dobe…" Sasuke seethed through clenched teeth, "Let her go. You'll choke her to death."
"Oh…" Naruto let go of the pink-haired girl, slightly embarrassed about it and much more worried that he'd get his ass kicked by the angry (actually, jealous but he'd never admit it) Uchiha. "Gomen, gomen…" He laughed awkwardly, scratching his head.
"Aw, don't worry about it, Naruto." Sakura giggled. "Sasu-chan's just being jealous… That's all…"
"I am not!" Sasuke protested. "And don't call me that ever again."
"Aw, what's the matter, Sasu-chan?" Naruto teased. "Too girly for ya?"
The couple didn't answer. There was only awkward silence.
"WHAT!?"
No answer.
"What's wrong, Sakura chan? Sasu-chan?"
"Ew," was all Sakura could say.
"I'm not even going there…" Sasuke said before going back to his studies.
"When you say it, Naruto, it sounds gay…"
"What!? Do I really!?"
"Yes, you do," Sasuke bluntly stated.
"But it's not my fault!" Naruto whined. "You know I'm oblivious to obvious things!"
"Dobe, you just called yourself stupid."
It was awkward silence then.
"Aw, man!"
Sasuke smirked. Hn… I wonder if the dobe's changed… he thought but, as he listened into the on-going conversation, he had a change in mind.
"NARUTO! YOU IDIOT!"
"Sakura! Itai desu!"
"Don't do the crime if you can't do the time."
"But it's not my fault!" Naruto whined. "You know I'm oblivious to obvious things!"
"Dude, you just called yourself stupid."
It was awkward silence then.
"Aw, man!"
The Uchiha sighed. But judging from what I'm hearing, I highly doubt it…
✿。.:**:.。✿
"Hey, Naruto?"
"Yeah, Sakura?"
"You know . . . that guy over there has been standing there for a really long time already. I think he's watching us…"
"Really? Who?"
"The guy leaning on the wall across the room who's showing off his chest (guess who)…"
"Oh… You mean the guy who's dressed like a prostitute!" Naruto said, glancing at the guy but then shrugging. "Daijōbu, Sakura-chan. He's just a prostitute or he could just be a playboy—heck, he could even be both—but I don't think he means you any harm. If he did then those bodyguards Old Lady Tsunade assigned you wouldn't pounced him already."
The rosette-haired girl thought about it for a moment and decided, "Yeah, I guess you're right…"
Naruto grinned his Cheshire Cat grin. "Hee-hee, aren't I always?"
"Nope! Never…"
"Aw, come on, Sakura! It's not my fault! You know I'm oblivious to--" Suddenly, Naruto's stomach grumbled and he fell to his knees. "Eiya! I don't feel so good!"
Sakura rolled her eyes. "I told you not to eat dirt."
"But Sakura! I couldn't back down! Sai dared me too!"
"Fine, fine! Just . . . go…"
But before Sakura had even finished, Naruto was already on his way to the bathroom; a trail of dust behind him.
The cherry blossom shook her head and laughed, returning to her meal. "The idiot…" But even in the midst of that happy moment, she couldn't help but wonder, Is he ever coming back? It's been so long… I miss him so much… When will you come back, Sasuke-kun? She sighed, thinking of her one love.
But then suddenly, Sakura felt something against her head, and she heard the gun cock, followed by a deep voice. "Come quietly or else…" the menacing voice said.
When Sakura turned her frightened self around, she saw the distinct clothing and tattoo of one of the most feared Yakuza gangs in all of Japan. "The ANBU Black Ops…"
Arigato = thank you; thanks
Daijōbu = don't worry; it's fine
Eiya = ugh; ack
Gomen, gomen = sorry, sorry [informal]
Hora = hey!
Itai = ow; ouch
Itai desu = it hurts!
[1] = Mitsukoshi, Ltd. is an international department store chain with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1673 with the shop name "Echigoya." Ten years later in 1683, Echigoya took a new approach to marketing. Instead of selling by going door-to-door, they set up a store where buyers could purchase goods on the spot with cash. Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro is named after the adjacent Mitsukoshi department store. Mitsukoshi is the root of Mitsui group. In August 2007, it was announced that Mitsukoshi would merge into Isetan, a major department store in Japan. On April 1, 2008, Mitsukoshi and Isetan were merged under a joint holding company called Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
[2] = Bento is a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine. A traditional bento consists of rice, fish or meat, and one or more pickled or cooked vegetables, usually in a box-shaped container. Containers range from disposable mass produced to hand crafted lacquer ware. Although bento are readily available in many places throughout Japan, including convenience stores, bento shops, train stations, and department stores, it is still common for Japanese homemakers to spend time and energy for their spouse, child, or themselves producing a carefully prepared lunch box.
So yeah… I hope you enjoyed my chapter and this fanfiction so far! And I've told you before that there are only five OCs in this story, right? Well, lot of the characters from Naruto that you know are pretty much the ones from Konoha 11 and their sensei, right? So, here's a small list of the characters so far:
ANBU = yeah, you know who they are, but in this fanfiction, they're a Yakuza gang, meaning that they're bad guys… they probably won't have that big of a role in this story anyway…
Teuchi = the owner of the Ichiraku Ramen Bar. He and his daughter, Ayame, consider Naruto their best customer and always treat him well. In my fanfiction, he is Sakura's chef, but his ramen is still the best there is!
So,yeah! Hopefully, you enjoyed this! Please Review! Tell me what you think of this so far!
