Nanny or Mommy

Chapter 2: A Desperate Call

Disclaimer: I Don't own Naruto.

After spending most of yesterday at the carnival the two best friends Sakura and Ino decided to get some free donuts from Sakura's job in the morning. "Ino you know how strict my boss is she's not going to just let us have free donuts."

Unfortunately, Ino's pace didn't let up no matter what she said. "Ino c'mon the last thing I want to do is go to my job when I don't have to." Still, she continued to be ignored.

"Sakura what are you so scared about yeah she's crazy and scary but you're her best employee you deserve more than a donut for the things you do for that woman." Sakura sighed in defeat she already knew that there was no convincing Ino otherwise.

"Why do you want a donut so early in the morning anyway?" She shrugged nonchalantly much to Sakura's annoyance.

The two walked into the cute little bakery immediately their stomachs growled from the intoxicating aroma. "Sakura what are you doing here?"

"Hey, Tenten." Tenten was a girl who was quite observant and strongly opinionated. Tenten had brown eyes and brown hair styled in two Chinese style buns on her head with short fringe bangs framing her face.

"Tenten! We're here for free donuts." Tenten lifted a finely shaped eyebrow in confusion.

"Uh I'm not really allowed to do that boss lady would kill me." Ino then shot Tenten her famous puppy dog eyes with the pouty lips. Tenten was now sweating profusely under the eyes of Ino Yamanaka.

The blonde was internally smirking knowing she had the brunette on the ropes. That was until said boss lady came from the back ot was as if she sensed someone trying to get free food. Almost instantly her light brown eyes zoomed in on the trio. Her familiar violet hair in its usual ponytail. "What the hell are you doing here maggot unless you planning to work an extra shift." She said referring to the pinkette. The woman's smirk sent fear down the spines of the three women.

"U-uh no Anko-san we're c-customers today." Sakura cursed herself for stuttering in front of her boss. The key to dealing with Anko was to not show fear not that it mattered she could smell it.

"Paying customers I hope." She shifted her unrelenting gaze to the blonde next to Sakura.

"O-of c-course," Ino replied with false cheerfulness in her voice to which Anko narrowed her eyes at. Sakura laughed nervously before turning back to Tenten to order some glazed donuts and coffee. Tenten gave her the total and Sakura paid for it. Tenten prepared her order with Anko watching her like a hawk.

Shakily Tenten handed over the bag and the two cups of coffee which Ino took from her. "Uh see you Monday Anko-san." The two scrambled out of the shop before Anko actually made them work and Ino didn't even work there.

Once they were a safe distance away from the bakery they took a break to eat their breakfast. "Seriously Sakura you need a new job."

Sakura snorted and took a bite out of her donut. "And what job do you suggest?" The bakery job had been a big help to get her through college. She was hoping that the job would be behind her once she graduated college and went on to med school.

"I don't know somewhere less dangerous." Sakura inwardly chuckled knowing that Ino only wanted a place where she could hang out and bother Sakura. It was one of the reason she still kept the job Ino wouldn't be able to bother her.

A comfortable silence settled between the two longtime friends with different things on their minds. Unfortunately for Sakura, the comfortable silence was broken when Ino decided to voice her thoughts. "Hey, do you think we'll see Naruto again?"

"It'll be too soon if we do." She couldn't stand the arrogant ass of a man. She tried forgetting their encounter but it seemed to sneak into the forefront of her mind.

"Oh come on he wasn't that bad." Sakura looked at her as if she was crazy to even say those words. Then again what did she expect Ino was to busy gushing over the man to pay attention to their conversation.

"He's a douche." It was like he knew just the right buttons to push to get her upset. Good thing the chances of running into him again was one in a billion. "Can we please drop Uzumaki?"

"Party pooper." The pinkette rolled her eyes.

"How's the job searching going?" The only reply she got was a shrug. Which meant that it was a failure or she didn't even try.

"Ino-" Ino groaned hearing Sakura's voice shift into her nagging voice that she hated so much but it was somehow pretty effective.

"I know I know maybe Anko will hire me." Sakura thought for a moment about the suggestion. Anko was a... complicated woman who wanted nothing but perfection. Let's not dive into her sick twisted humor. A chill ran down Sakura's spine at just the thought of the woman.

"I don't know Anko can be really tough." Ino scoffed hearing the understatement of the year.

"I worked there for a day before why not make it official." Sakura thought about it for another minute it was when Sakura first started and Ino came to bother her. Rather quickly Anko realized Ino's intentions when she stayed longer than ten minutes without ordering anything. As punishment Ino was somewhat forced (very forced) to work there for a day.

"Oh come on both you and Tenten work there you guys can show me the ropes and we'll still be together." Ino was now begging desperate for a job. For years now her father has been sending her money for anything she needed. Now that she was cut off thanks to her mother she needed a job. Which is why she set up a booth at the carnival.

"Alright just stop begging. But it's not up to me to decide whether you get the job or not."

"I know all you have to do is put in some good words about me then I'll come in and the job is mine." Ino winked her confidence was almost overwhelming but she's lucky that she was used to it. Sakura was pretty sure that's not how it's going to happen.

"Rightttt." Sakura didn't want to delve deeper into the topic.

"So what do you want to do today?" Sakura shrugged before throwing their trash away in a nearby can.

"I think I'm going to go back to the dorm and catch up on my stud-" a loud groan from Ino drew not only her attention but other people's attention as well. She looked at her best friend as if she lost her mind.

"It's Sunday Sakura enjoy life don't spend your weekend studying. Why don't we go to the club?"

"Ino it's Sunday morning what club is possibly open?" She deadpanned.

"Hm good point." Sakura started walking away with Ino quickly catching up. Just as they were about to cross the street a sleek black car with tinted windows pulled up in front of them.

Both of the girls gasped at the car suddenly pulling up in front of them. The tinted window rolled down revealing a gruff looking man who she remembered from yesterday.

"Haruno Sakura?" A silence settled over the three since the two girls were both speechless and Kiba wasn't sure what else to say. It's a good thing Sakura gathered her wits and broke the awkward silence.

"Who wants to know?" She had a bad feeling about whatever was going to come out of his mouth next. Still, she stood before Ino with an arm out in front of her.

The guy's stoic face changes to a more wolfish expression. "I think you already know who."

"What the hell does he need me for?" Kiba grinned at her. He already knew why but just to make the pinkette antsy he wouldn't tell her.

"Why don't you come and find out?" She looked down while biting her lip actually considering it and the blonde seemed to notice it too.

"Sakura you don't even know this guy you're not seriously considering going with him. He could be lying."

"Didn't you notice Ino he was the one who carried Bolt away. Kiba if I remember correctly." Now that was one thing Kiba wasn't expecting. He didn't think she'd remember his name.

"You're a smart woman hopefully smart enough to not keep my boss waiting." Sakura finally dropped the arm holding Ino back. Her decision was made she would go.

"Fine but it better be worth my time." She opened the passenger side door and got in the car.

"What!? Sakura you can't just leave me here at least let me go with you." She said angrily.

"No can do he didn't ask for you he asked for her." He said nonchalantly much to Ino's annoyance.

"Relax Ino I'll be back at the dorm before you know it." From beside her, Kiba scoffed earning a glare from Sakura. "I'll see you later ok?" Ino slowly nodded and watched as the window went back up and the car drove off.

Ino looked unsure and felt it too. She hoped Sakura would be fine but she already knew that Sakura was a brave woman.

The blonde decided to just go back to their dorms and wait there. Be careful Sakura and don't do anything you'll regret.

.x.

The car ride was silent for the most part and gave her more than enough time to think things over. She had so many questions bottling up inside her. She knew the type of guy the man beside her was like. He enjoyed keeping her on the edge for his own amusement.

She watched closely as he stopped at a red light and leaned forward to turn on the radio. The song that was playing was unfamiliar to Sakura but it was very catchy. "Uh, so how far is the place where we're going? His house I presume?"

"Nope he's shooting a movie so we'll have to go there, fortunately, it's not that far away." She sighed heavily. Such an unexpected turn of events that any other woman would be happy to be in. She was being taken to an actual set just to speak with Naruto Uzumaki who specifically requested her. Yep, every woman's start to a wet dream.

"Can you at least give me a hint?" Kiba was silent for a moment maybe thinking about it.

"Nope." Sakura angrily grunted then turned to glare out the window. "Look it's nothing bad it's a good thing and would help him A LOT." She doesn't make a sound but he could tell she heard him clearly. Still, she was unconvinced.

"My boss may come off as a dick trust me but he's been through a lot." Sakura rolled her eyes as if that was going to be a good enough excuse to sway her opinion of him. A lot of people go through bad things in life but she's sure some don't have to be an asshole to random people. Especially people who took care of his own kid.

"I guess if you get to know him more then you'll understand." That got a reaction out of her. Not a good one but a reaction nonetheless.

"Please as if I'll actually want to get close to that belligerent baka. Don't kid yourself." Kiba smirked internally knowing her personality would be a breath of fresh air in the house. That's if she accepted the job. He could actually see why Naruto seemed so interested in the woman she had a fire in her eyes that he needed in his life.

"You're pretty feisty. Naruto isn't used to that from a woman he'll enjoy you."

Sakura sarcastically laughed. "What is this a booty call?"

"Only if you want it to be Pinky." Kiba winked at her causing her face to turn a delightful shade of red.

"You're an idiot," Kiba smirked as silence once again settled back over them. He hoped Naruto wouldn't mind if he flirted a bit with the possible future nanny. He saw how his boss looked at the pinkette the first time they met. His cerulean eyes were practically glowing with curiosity. Like father like son he guessed.

.x.

"I'm not going to let you go no matter what I'll follow you to the end of the world if I have to. Because I love you."

"Cut! What the hell was that Uzumaki I felt no emotion behind those words." The director barked from his chair glaring at the blonde angrily.

"Sorry," Naruto grumbled reluctantly. He didn't want to do the damn movie anyway.

"Let's take 5. Naruto you're not in the next scene so you're free to go." That's the best thing Naruto has heard since he first arrived at the set.

He walked away heading to his trailer but the sight before him was more than enough to ease his bad mood. Kiba and Sakura were both standing in front of his trailer waiting for him. "Took you long enough got lost on your way here?" All Kiba did was shrug use to the way Naruto treated him.

"Cut the crap Uzumaki what do you want?" He didn't expect her to just get over their exchange just yesterday but he expected her to at least be a bit more civil.

"Shall we go in first?" Naruto walked in first while holding the door open for her. She sighed feeling reluctant to do just that. Kiba wasn't too far behind them since he's the one who closed the door last.

Sakura sat on the loveseat to her annoyance Naruto sat beside her. "Now what is it?"

"Straight to the point eh Sakura-chan?" Her glare got even fiercer as he added the honorific to her name once again. "I'm offering you a job."

He got no reaction out of her immediately but soon she was laughing out loud. She seemed to think he was joking but jokes on her he's not. He waited as patiently as his attitude would allow for her to calm down. "You're not joking are you?" Her question was answered with a shake of his head. "Ok humor me what's this job you speak of."

Naruto replaced his usual cocky look with a more stoic expression for what he's about to say. "I need a nanny." Words couldn't describe how she felt about the news. Hell, she was speechless.

"And I'm sure you're wondering how much you're going to get paid. Kiba give her the envelope." Kiba pulled out the envelope from his jacket and handed it to her with a confident smirk.

Before her mind caught up to her body the envelope was opened. She quickly read the paper with wide eyes. Her yearly cost would be 400,000 200,000 for each kid. She would be getting at least 10,000 a month "A-are you serious?" His small honest smile was all the answer she needed.

"I just don't understand why me of all people and so much?" One thing about Sakura was that she often overthought things that didn't need to be overthought.

"Does that mean you're considering it?" He smirked confidently as she stared in awe at the paper.

"I-I can't take the job." Both Kiba and Naruto look at her with surprise in their eyes. No sane person would give up such an amazing opportunity like she's being given."

"My studies... Those kids deserve someone who's able to give them their full attention." She stood up her emerald eyes looking at Naruto with sadness in them. She gave the paper back to him before chuckling. It wasn't a happy chuckle at all. "I honestly don't know why you would even pick me I have no experience with children no degree nothing." She sighed and turned to leave without even looking back but Naruto wasn't having.

"Anyone can have a degree or experience with children but no matter how many of them I chose they couldn't handle Bolt. Even I can't handle Bolt he's always so angry at the world and he's only 5." Like father like son. She thought to herself but still continued to listen to the famous blonde's speech. "But he respects you and I believe you could help Bolt get over his anger." A heavy silence weighed over them still she wasn't convinced she could juggle being a nanny and a college student at the same time.

"Please Bolt and Himawari needs a mother figure in their life. They need you Sakura-chan." She was astonished at his words but what sealed the deal wasn't only the way he grabbed her hand and brushed her knuckles gently. But the honesty and desperateness in his voice and eyes.

"C-can I have some time to think about this?"

"O-of course." He quickly wrote his number on the envelope and handed it back to her with an encouraging smile she never saw on the man's face. "Even if you decide not to take the job still... call me." For the first time, she found herself blushing in the presence of Uzumaki Naruto.

"O-ok I-I sh-should go." Fuck! She cursed for stuttering like a love-struck teen. As quickly as possible she left the trailer to hide her embarrassment. Unfortunately not quick enough.

"O-ok I-I sh-should go." Fuck! She cursed for stuttering like a love-struck teen. As quickly as possible she left the trailer to hide her embarrassment. Unfortunately not quick enough.

"Oi pinky!" Slowly she turned around to make sure her blush had enough time to disappear.

"Yeah?" She asked ignoring the nickname she was deemed by the ragged man.

"Boss ordered me to take you home so let's go." She whined internally convinced the world was against her. She didn't even bother arguing since it was obvious the brown haired guy was going to be as stubborn as a dog.

"Fine let's go I have some things to think about."

"Like why you blush like a little school girl in front of Naruto." He teased her only making her scowl deeper.

"I was not blushing it was just a little too hot in there." He laughed loudly at her failed attempt at a good excuse all the way to the car. "It's not that funny." She grumbled under her breath to herself.

"I admit Pinky if you do decide to take that job it'll be fun to have a new face in the house." Sakura rolled her eyes she would not let him influence her decision. Instantly she stopped walking.

"Wait a minute will I have to stay with you guys in the house?" She asked which she seemed to be doing a lot of just in the morning.

"Uh look the car!" He practically ran to the car to avoid the question.

"Oi, we're not done talking about this baka!" She ran after him hot on his heels fuming with anger.

End

Chapter 2 completed whatcha think?

So someone asked me if I could add Sarada unfortunately, I'm unable to do that. It'll interfere with my plans and I'm unable to think of a way to put her in since I want Sakura to be inexperienced with kids.

On a much better topic, I enjoyed making this chapter it was fun to make and had its moments

Next chapter is Sakura's decision.

Revised: 12/5/18