Ch 2 The Reason Why

A week had gone by since Sakura "declared" her war with Naruto. It was all over the place. Talk shows would try and figure out "why" both Naruto and Sakura were rivals. People on the web went all crazy and made fan pages on who was the best. Even in game shows Naruto and Sakura were involved. Like one team had to dress like Sakura and the other like Naruto… The world was going crazy.

In the interviews with Sakura many asked her what she would do or why she really said that. She would give a half answer then go and switch topics.

"I can't really tell them the reason why…!" Sakura would think.

But Naruto wasn't worried like Sakura at all; in fact he enjoyed this very much. He enjoyed it the most in interviews.

"Naruto!" An interviewer said. They were at a radio station interviewing live.

"What do you say about all this? Did you really mean it? What you said about Sakura."

Naruto leaned back a bit and grinned while scratching the back of his head a bit nervous. He was wearing a band T-shirt with a beanie and black skinny jeans.

"Well...," He started, "I was only joking a bit-"

"A bit?" The interviewer asked, grinning. He leaned a bit forward and asked, "So it was a joke and Haruno took it seriously?"

"Meh..." Naruto shrugged and then took a sip to his drink, "She takes everything serious... No wonder she doesn't have a boyfriend! Dattebayo."

Everyone in the studio laughed with Naruto. He grinned seeing everyone laugh at his joke.

"Naruto, do you think she will get you back or something? What do you expect her to do?"

Naruto took a deep breath and let it out, "Well, I dunno… What can she do? I don't have anything to hide."

"Maybe..." The interview said nodding while trying not to laugh, "So, is it true that you are releasing you album like her?"

"Yes." Naruto nodded and smirked. "Same date and everything..."

The interviewer's eyes widened up a bit, "Really? Nice. So what's your new album going to be about?"

"It's called: Rosa's Secret. It's mostly of how I got famous... Nothing much."

The interviewer nodded and then asked, "So, got any secrets, Naruto?"

Naruto laughed a bit and shook his head, "Nah, and even if I did I wouldn't say it live...!"

The interviewer gave a shrug, "Damn it, I thought we could find out! Ha ha… now it's time for the fans to ask the questions!"

"That Uzumaki!"

There was a loud groan heard along with muffled noises. Sakura frowned and covered her face with her hands.

She was in her house, in the living room, sitting on one of her couches. But she wasn't alone. Ino, her friend who is in the modeling industry, was there with her eating some chips.

Ino threw her the bag of chip and Sakura caught it. Sakura looked at her with a confused look, "I thought you said that they said you weren't allowed to eat this?"

Ino just shrugged, "Who cares what they think. It's my body and if I want to eat some chips, I'll eat it. And I'll still look perfect on that runway…. Anyways, calm down, Sakura... Don't take what I told you so seriously…"

Sakura grabbed a hand full of chips and started eating them, "Well… I know… but still…"

Ino stretched out her legs and arms, "Wahtever… He isn't important now. What is important is that you get some good rest. You said that there will be a photo-shoot tomorrow, right? And it's getting dark and I better be going soon."

Sakura put the bag down and then looked at her friend, "But now that he said that about me… Do you think that no one will take interest in me? Just because I'm too 'serious'?"

Ino frowned at her, "Sakura! You idiot! You know what that means? All the guys want you more now! They will all try and try and hoping to win your heart. They will take this as a challenge! Like in those romantic stories where the guy tries to make the serious girl laugh and they fall in love…"

Sakura looked at Ino in a bit terrified look, "I think it's mostly the other way around…?" But Ino was too busy day dreaming about some fantasy.

"Um..." Sakura sweat dropped, "A-Anyways... I better get some rest..."

Ino nodded, snapping out of her head, "Yea alright" She grabbed her handbag and started to walk out towards the entrance with Sakura following behind.

Ino turned around and gave Sakura a hug then said, "I'll see you tomorrow after your photo-shoot. Rest now, Sakura."

Sakura sighed, "Alright, I will... Goodnight, Ino-pig!"

Ino frowned then laughed, "Goodnight, Forehead…"

As Sakura watched Ino get into her car, she heard Ino say out loud, "Remember don't think about that punk! Rest, you beauty!" She laughed.

Sakura laughed, "Alright, I got it..."

Ino then left and Sakura waved. After a while, Sakura lazily went upstairs and into one of the bathrooms. She was so tired and all she needed now was a bath.

Turning the door knob to open it, Sakura saw that it was 6:30 in the afternoon.

"I need to rest..." Sakura reminded herself once again.

As she closed the door, Sakura began stripping off and getting in the nice hot water.

She closed her eyes and let the warm water hit her skin. "This feels like heaven…"

"Damn that Uzumaki..." Sakura frowned while grabbing some shampoo, "He's so annoying and always pushing me down..."

"Oh look at me!" Sakura mimicked Naruto's voice, "I'm Naruto Uzudummy!"

Sakura sighed and then remembered the first time she saw Naruto.

It was at the beginning of her career, about 2 years ago.

She remembered how much she wanted to become famous since forever. So she would get up and play at almost everywhere, whenever the chance. But she would mostly play in the middle of the busiest part of the city.

The place where a lot of people would hear her voice and guitar playing. Where perhaps someone would notice her talent.

Every afternoon after school, she would play her acoustic guitar and sing, hoping maybe someone would notice her.

Many just ignored her and continued on, some would stand nearby and quietly listen.

But then that's when he came. A nobody came and said these words, "You're off tune..."

Sakura remembered looking up and seeing the blond spiky haired boy with blue eyes.

She remembered getting pissed for interrupting her and stating it up forward.

"Who are you?" She asked a bit annoyed and stopped playing. She watched him sit down next to her, since she was sitting on steps.

He sat next to her with his hoddie on and goofy grin.

"I'm Naruto Uzumaki. I also play acoustic as well as electric guitar. 'Tebayo."

Sakura looked at him a bit and hesitated, "So... How am I off tune?"

He turned his body a bit then leaned forward a bit and with his fingers slowly tested the tuning pegs.

"Try the G string..." He said softly.

Sakura did as she was told and pulled it.

"Hm..." Naruto looked at her guitar again, "Let me see it... Have you been tuning this?'

Sakura scoffed, "Yes I have..." But then she looked away and slowly said, "About three months ago..."

Naruto shook his head, "Yea, well let me see it." He held is hand out, waiting for her to give him her guitar.

"What if he just runs away with this? Do you know how much money I had to save for this?!" Sakura thought.

Sakura hesitated but then gave it to him.

He placed it right on his thigh, wrapping his arm on it and the other turning the tuning pegs. Then he began tuning it and testing it. Sakura watched in amazement on how he could do it by ear. She usually needed a guitar tuner for it.

"You're… really good at this…" She said in amazement.

He looked at her for a second and gave a soft smile, "Um, thanks…"

"How the hell can he do that, damn it life would be so much easier if I had this gift."

"Well…" Naruto began as he was still tuning, "I told you my name… what's yours?"

Sakura frowned, "Why do you want to know?"

He shrugged, "Because I'm helping you?"

She scoffed and still watched him. He looked down at his work in process and was still waiting for her answer. But she still seemed too amazed on his ear talent.

After about five minutes, Naruto grinned, "All done... You should be able to play it better now."

Sakura retrieved her guitar and played a quick song.

With a satisfied look she nodded, "Hm, seems to be alright."

Naruto looked at her a bit surprised, "Alright?! Lady, I fixed it for you. 'Tebayo."

Sakura frowned, "My name is Sakura Haruno. And thank you for your time."

Naruto gave a small 'hmph' and then quickly shook it off. He played with his thumbs and said while looking at the people walking by, "You um, sing pretty well."

Sakura stopped and a small blush came over her cheeks, "Um, thank you..."

He looked at her and gave her a big grin, "You planning on being a singer?"

Sakura nodded, "Yea, I've been working hard to see if I can get my break... What about you? Are you a singer or musician?"

Naruto leaned back, resting his elbows on the steps, "Nah... I just do it for fun, dattebayo."

He stayed with her a bit longer, hearing her sing and watching people admire her voice and playing.

Naruto laughed a bit, "You know, you do kinda suck…"

"Shut up, Naruto… You said I sang well." She said tiredly.

"People can change their mind…" He joked. But he really did like her singing.

That was pretty much it ever since she met him. He would sometimes come by to see her sing, but nothing much else. They were both nobodies.

But one day, Tsunade, her current manager, found her singing and became interested. Soon, Sakura signed the contract and began working on her career.

She worked very hard on getting better, having to practice hard 24/7. She would stay up all night practicing on her guitar, making sure everything was perfect. She also had voice lessons, to improve to be even better.

The reason she hated Naruto was because of pure jealousy. The day she saw him again, that was when she began her hate. Sakura knew it wasn't right, but it still took over her.

Tsunade was talking to another music agent in an outdoor restaurant. All three of them met at the restaurant to discuss things in more detail. They all were at a table outside.

"Sakura, this is Jiraiya. He can help you get into your career faster." Tsunade introduced her to him.

Sakura went and shook his hand, "Pleasure to meet you."

"You, too, Sakura." He smiled at her.

They all sat down and Tsunade began talking to Jiraiya about Sakura.

"Sakura is great at playing guitar and her voice is very well developed." Tsunade began, "I'm only coming to you, because I trust you, Jiraiya. I know you won't mess this up."

Jiraya gave a small laugh, "Oh, Tsunade, you worry too much! But I am looking for a specific genre..."

Sakura waited there, listening. But it was over when Naruto appeared.

"Sakura?" Naruto said as he approached them, with an embarrassed look.

She looked up, a bit surprised to see him here, "Naruto?"

He was wearing a hoodie and normal skinny dark jeans. He grinned at her, "Hey! I haven't seen you playing lately. Ha ha… sorry for interrupting but, I um… need five bucks. You see there's a ramen sale and they are taking it all away and soon-"

Sakura stood up and said, "Naruto… Now's not the time, I mean-"

He nodded, "Yea, I know, sorry!" He leaned against the rail while grinning at her.

Jiraiya looked up and his eyes lit, he pointed up at him and said, "Hey, what's your name kid?"

Naruto blinked a bit and said, "Naruto Uzumaki..."

Jiraiya gave a laugh and said, "That's it! I have found him! Naruto, you are going big. You are perfect."

Sakura looked at both of them, still trying to process the information. Wait, so Naruto was going to become someone famous immediately?

"What?" Naruto asked confused, "What are ya talking about? 'ttebayo…"

Jiraya stood up and asked, "Do you sing or play an instrument?" He looked excited like a little kid ready to open a present on Christmas.

The blonde spiky haired boy nodded, "Yea, acoustic and electric... I also sing."

Quickly, Jiraiya said to Tsunade, "Don't worry; I'll help you when I sign this kid up."

Then he began to walk all around to meet at Naruto's side. Then he began to walk away with Naruto trying to convince him to become a singer, while wrapping his arm around Naruto's shoulder.

"Tell me what type of music..." Jiraiya's voice drifted away. Both of them disappeared within the group of people in the streets.

Sakura looked in shock on how easily Naruto had gotten someone so interested in him. Anger slowly boiled up inside of her. She had to work very hard and long to be where she was at now and Naruto gets it in less than 1 minute...

"Well, that was quick." Tsunade smiled, "We start working tomorrow, Sakura. Your career will blast off with his help. I'll be with you all the way. I have to go now; I have something very important to do. See you tomorrow."

With that, Tsunade paid and left.

'WE HAVEN'T EVEN EATEN. The only thing we've eaten are bread sticks…" Sakura thought angrily.

Sakura made a fist at her side and slowly got up.

"Uzumaki..." She frowned as she walked out the door, "Making fun of me like that...!"

"He knew how much I wanted to become a singer… He probably knew this Jiraiya guy and 'decided' to interrupt me…"

Before she knew it, Naruto had signed up and she was starting to hear him on the radio.

He in less than a year had become the sensation. Everyone was talking about him and was crazy over him.

She later on joined him in the world sensation. Her first single had been released and everyone was going crazy over her. It was a big hit and went over the charts, beating Naruto only by a little.

Naruto and Sakura were the top singers of the world and everyone was obsessed with them.

Naruto had tried to talk to her again, but she ignored him and pushed him off.

Sakura didn't care about him, she was still mad on how he had become so famous so quickly. She wanted to show him that hard work was the best way, not quick and easy ... She wanted to surpass him in becoming the best. Sakura was still waiting on the day where she would be laughing at him as she continued forward and he stay behind. That would show him not to mess around with her.

She wanted to be better than Naruto Uzumaki.

HI! Yea, Sakura is dumb for thinking that way… But anyways, thank you so much to all of you guys for adding this to your faves/alerts! Also, thank you so much for the kind reviews! I really hope I don't disappoint you guys… But yea, next chapter will hopefully be on Thursday night or Friday morning. Oh, and please excuse the errors Xx