Hey guy's, here's another chapter of the best gift. Uhm… whose willing again to be a beta reader? Please pm me.
Disclaimer: I don't own naruto or any characters of the story.
The best gift
Chapter 2: The date
"Sakura-chan?" Hinata called as she enetered her pink haired friend's house. She's been knocking for hours and Sakura still didn't answer. Hinata go upstairs and find her best friend on the bed.
"Saku-chan? What's wrong?" Hinata asked as she sit beside Sakura.
"We b-broke up." Sakura said through her sobs.
"What? I don't understand." Hinata asked in confusion.
"I broke up with him! With Itachi. I really love him but last night, when I told him about the wedding, God! He frightened me. I still love him even if I broke up with him." She explained. Hinata couldn't help but sigh at her friend.
"It's okay, you know it, you still love Itachi and its not your fault if you are going to be married to some guy you didn't even know." Hinata said.
"Yeah you're right. Anyways, why did you come here?" Sakura asked as she wipe her tears.
"Uh, Tsunade-sama wished your presence." Hinata said. Sakura nodded and sighed.
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The Hokage tower was the highest building in Konoha. In fact, you could see the the whole village. Tsunade was always leaning on the rail just to look out for the village.
"Tsunade-sama, you wished for my presence." Sakura said. Tsunade still continue to look at the village.
"Change your dress. Wear that kimono that I bought for you." Tsunade said. Sakura remembered Itachi again. She could feel the tears rimming on her eyes.
"Don't cry now Sakura, you know it." Tsunade said. Sakura suddenly wiped her tears and go down to Tsunades office. She saw a blue kimono with pink cherry blossom designs. She find a room and wear the clothes.
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Uchiha, Sasuke was already wearing his clothes. He looked extremely handsome in his clothes. His mother was smiling while telling him how great he looks.
"Oh, my little cute son just grown up to be a very handsome man." Mikoto said finally as she fix his collar. Sasuke just smiled at his mother. No matter how much he loathed her decision to marry him, he really love and will never hate his mother.
"Wow, little brother's growing up." Sasuke rolled his eyes at what his brother said.
"Well, I have to go." Sasuke said as he look at the dark, starry night.
"Okay, good luck Sasu-chan!" Mikoto said as Sasuke walk outside the compound and look at street.
Konoha's hokage tower was his destination. He just walk to kill the time. When he is already near the tower, he saw a lone figure on the roof of the tower. He looked at the mysterious figure. He could see tears glistening from her face because of the moonlight. But he couldn't see her face well. Finally, he snapped out of his view when he faced Tsunade.
"Oh, you're already here huh." Tsunade said. He just nod and look at the same spot where he was looking before. She was gone.
"I'm so sorry Tsunade-sama." Sakura said from behind her. Tsunade and Sasuke look at her. She look simple but beautiful and appealing. Sasuke got to admit, the girl was really attractive.
"It's fine, he just arrived. You two may go now. Enjoy." Tsunade said as she left the two alone.
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When they arrive at the most expensive restaurant of Konoha, Sakura couldn't believe it. She thought that maybe this is the reason why she needed to marry this guy. Money. She look at him while they wait for their food. She found him extremely handsome.
When the food arrives, she tried to start a conversation.
"So, what's your name?" She asked feeling a bit awkward.
"Sasuke, what about you?" He asked.
"Sakura." She answered. Sasuke just nod and continue to eat. This is another round of uneasiness so she tried to make a conversation again.
"Uhm, I heard that you're an anbu." She said. Sasuke nodded.
"And you pass the test by the age of 15." She added. He nodded again.
"You're very talented you know." She said as he gives another nod. She think again of possible conversations that the two of them could talk without having a pause.
"How old are you now?" He asked.
"19, how about you?" she asked.
"20." He answered. She sighed inwardly. 'How the heck could I possibly know this guy well if he always answer flatly or his answers we're already at the end.'
"So, do you have uh… any affairs?" she asked shyly. He look at her with those obsidian orbs.
"None. How about you?" He asked. She nodded. He just continues to eat.
"Why did you choose this marriage than your own boyfriend?" he asked as she look at him. His eyes and expression we're telling her that he don't give a damn why, just like to know.
"Because, I have no choice." She said. He looked at her as she eat. She doesn't seem to notice his gaze so he continues to watch her.
"We'll it's not like I also have a choice in this marriage." Sasuke said. Sakura look at him again.
"Wait, you didn't choose to marry me?" Sakura asked. Sasuke looked at her.
"Why would I choose? I already intended my self to be single if it wasn't for my mother's request to marry you, I am not definitely going to sit here getting to know you." He said harshly. She looked at him and started to speak.
"I also didn't choose this." She said sadly.
"Then I guess we're just fair. You and I both didn't like this marriage, just might as well protest to my own mother to stop the marriage." He said.
"Are you nuts? If you stop the wedding, Tsunade will kill me." Sakura said.
"Tch. Like I'd care." He said. Somehow, her heart twinges in pain. She didn't know if that is because of his words or the way he act.
"I think we should go." Sakura said. He just nodded and stand up.
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"So, what happened to the date?" Hinata asked.
"Nothing much." Sakura said.
"What do you mean by that?" Ino asked.
"Well, he said his name is Sasuke and he is 20 years old." Sakura said. Ino looked at her like she grown another head.
"That's all??" Ino asked.
"Yeah, why?' Sakura asked.
"Why? WHY?! Do you know that you could do so many things within that one dinner date? Gosh, you re the most pathetic person I ever met." Ino said.
"Well don't blame me Ino-pig! It was my fiancé's fault, he don't talk too much although I got to admit he is hot." Sakura said as a blush crept up her face. Ino looked at her with a playful grin.
"You like him?" Ino asked.
"Well, I m not a liar so yeah I like him if he wasn't a bastard and insensitive." Sakura said. Ino just looked at her.
"Well, you better get a sleep. Tomorrow, Tsunade-sama wants to see you early in her office." Ino said.
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"Sakura, find your friends and let them help you get your wedding gown and all the things needed in the wedding." Tsunade said.
"Isn't I and Sasuke the one to do that?" Sakura asked.
"This is the tradition of the their family. The groom will prepare the date, location and the church." Tsunade said.
"We're having a Christian wedding?" Sakura asked again.
"Yes, Your fiancé want a simple wedding but since their clan was powerful many have to watch your wedding so to put it simply, this is a Christian wedding." Tsunade said. Sakura nodded and walk out of Tsunades office.
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Sakura go to Ino's house. She needed her to choose the wedding gown that she needed. We she was about to knock, the door opened.
"There you are!" Ino said as she dragged her pink haired friend inside.
"The heck, I found this wedding gown in the catalogue and I think you will like it." Ino said as she let Sakura sit beside her as she excitedly flip the pages of the catalogue. When she found it, she let Sakura look at the dress.
"This is so beautiful Ino!" Sakura said as she admire the wedding gown.
"See, I told you. Trust me in this fashion field." Ino said as she wink.
"If only I am going to be married to Itachi, maybe I am excited as hell." Sakura said sadly. Ino looked at her friend.
"Oh come on, you really need to. Besides you should give this marriage a try." Ino said.
"That's the only way on how you and your fiancé will work out." She added.
"Yeah, your right." Sakura said. They we're looking for other wedding materials when a loud knock interrupt them.
"Sakura-chan!!! Hinata-chan told me your getting married." Naruto said. He receive a bonk from Ino.
"My God Naruto! Don't scream like that in front of my ears." Ino said. She lead him in the living room.
"Yes Naruto, I am getting married. I still don't know when but I'll tell you soon if I receive the date." Sakura said to her male best friend. Naruto grinned and look at the catalogue.
"Looks like you're choosing the gown huh. Did you already find one?" Naruto asked.
"Yes and It's beautiful." Ino answered for Sakura because Sakura spaced out.
"Hey Sakura-chan what's wrong?" Naruto asked.
"I'm not going to be married to Itachi if that's what you think." Sakura said.
"Not to Itachi? But why not him? I thought you love him." Naruto said.
"I'm already engage to somebody even before we met." Sakura said.
"He already knows?" Naruto asked again.
"Yes he knows." She answered. She was on the verge of crying so Naruto decided to change the topic.
"Hey, what if we already buy this gown?" Naruto suggested as Ino agreed by nodding. Sakura also nodded.
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"What's the news?" Sasuke asked.
"Well except for the news that you're getting married, there's nothing else." Shikamaru said.
"Is that news was always what I will hear?" Sasuke asked.
"Well, gossip, rumors and guess were spreading through the half of the entire population in Konoha." Shikamaru said.
"Damn this weddings, damn this clan, I hate it." Sasuke muttered to himself that made Shikamaru smirked.
"By the way, the Hokage said that you should help your mother prepare the wedding. They need the date for the wedding and where would you like to be married." Shikamaru said. Sasuke grunted and go outside.
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Hoops, next chapter coming up later…. So what do you think? Next chapter's the wedding