Sakura was walking out of Tusnade office with some books about chakra sucking beetles when she was suddenly pushed backwards by Naruto. They both toppled over as Naruto landed on Sakura's back with a crack.
"Ahh! Naruto!" Sakura shrieked
"Ooii, sorry ,..sorry Sakura I didn't see you behind all those books hehe" Naruto raced to apologize as he piled the books on top of each other again and handed half of them back to Sakura.
"It's alright Nuarto, just watch where you're going, you have to be careful" Sakura said as she and Nuarto started walking with the books
"So where are these going?" Naruto asked as he continued to follow.
"Back to the Hokages private library, I've finished going through them" Sakura said as she headed up the stairs "so , what were you racing off to before you ran into me?" Sakura asked
"Ooi, I almost forgot. I am supposed to meet Sasuke and Shika for something, but they won't mind if I'm a little late, haha" Nuarto laughed and sweat dropped then laughed because he knew at least Sasuke would.
Nuarto was thinking about Sasuke reaction that he didn't notice Sakura's face flush red when she heard Sasuke's name.
/oh that jerk,/ Sakura thought as she put the books back on the shelf
"Oh, Nuarto have you asked Hinata to Lee and Lily-san wedding" Sakura asked knowing if he didn't soon poor Hinata would fret and think he wouldn't.
"Aww, Sakura-chan I forgot about the wedding" Naurto blushed, "how I ask her to a wedding, Sakura"
"It's not too hard Nuarto, especially since you two have been spending a lot of time together lately" Sakura said as they walked out of the library. "Tell her you would really like if she would be your date to the wedding, and I am sure she will say yes if you don't scream it at her" Sakura smiled encouragingly
"I don't mean to scream, I just get excited" Naruto laughed as they walked down the hall
"Naruto! You idiot!"
Naruto and Sakura turned around to see Sasuke coming to meet them with a thick folder in his hand. Naruto grinned nervously while Sakura just stared nonchalantly.
"You're late and we have things to do, dobe" Sasuke said
"Sorry Sasuke, I bumped into Sakura an helped her with some books" Naruto apologized
Sasuke looked at Sakura but she ignored him and walked away.
"Hey, Sakura where are you going?" Naruto asked as she was walking down the hall
"I have to go to the hospital, Naruto. See you later." She said.
"Oh, ok Sakura. See you later then." Naruto grinned and waved good bye.
/hmm. I guess she's still mad…must've really struck a nerve/ Sasuke thought as he stared at Sakura who was walking out of the Hokage's tower.
"Sasuke are you even listening to anything I'm saying," Naruto said impatiently, "Hello, don't ignore me Sasuke!" Nuarto waved his hand in front of Sasuke's face.
"here this is your half " Sasuke pushed the folder into Naruto's hand and walked away.
Naruto just stared at the folder and then at Sasuke with a confusing look /that was weird, am I missing something?/ Naruto thought, but then his stomach growled and he forgot all about his friends weird behavior as he went for lunch.
Sakura was putting her belongings in her office as there was a sudden knock on her door. "One minute," Sakura threw on her white over coat as she opened the door.
"Huh?, oh hi Neji-san" Sakura greeted with a surprise.
"Hello, Sakura-san am I disturbing you" Neji asked as he walked into the office
"No, not at all" Sakura said as she waited for Neji to say something since he had came to her office.
"…." /ok, this is awkward…is he going to say something or what/Sakura thought
"Sakura-san I know you are very busy, so I will be quick, Neji said"I know you are one of the best medic-nin in Leaf and I need your help" he finished waiting for her response.
"Um, well Neji you know if I'm able to help, I will." Sakura replied when she could see he was waiting. Neji seemed hesitant about saying whatever he came for; Sakura's patience and curiosity were getting the best of her as Neji seemed to contemplate asking for help.
"Neji, you are going to have to tell me what you are talking about if you want my help" Sakura said impatiently.
"It's my eyes" Neji finally relented
"Your eyes?" Sakura asked "what do you mean, Neji-san" Sakura tried looking into his eyes but he avoided her gaze
"I thought with some rest they would heal themselves, but they seem to have gotten worse" Neji said
"Can you start from the beginning," Sakura asked as she closed her office door feeling this was private "What happened to your eyes and what's wrong with them?'
"I went on a B-rank mission and two weeks ago a rouge-nin from the Mist attacked my chakra points using a special justu I couldn't see with my Byakugan," Neji told Sakura "at first my by only seemed painful when I used it for a period of time."
"I thought if I didn't use my Byakugan for awhile and gave it some rest it would be fine, but it has gotten worse" Neji said
"How long can use Byakugan now. You know, before it becomes painful" Sakura asked as she recalled everything she knew about the Hyuuga Clan special Justu.
"Within seconds of activating it, the pain starts and becomes stronger" Neji finished
"I see, well I will have the nurses run some test and I will see what has happened, but I wish you would have come in sooner Neji-san" Sakura scolded.
"No, I only want you to conduct the test!" Neji met her gaze "I don't want random people to come near me in my weakened state and perform difficult test on my eyes that they might screw up" Neji insisted
"Neji" Sakura started, but was cut off.
"Sakura I don't mean to be complicated, but I am vulnerable and I only want someone I can trust" Neji sighed as he looked away embarrassed.
Sakura stared for a moment in shock, but was oddly honored that he would trust her, when he obviously had a hard time asking for help.
"I understand" Sakura said as she gave a small smile "I will perform the tests"
"Arigato Sakura" Neji said as he and Sakura were walking out of the office "but Sakura can you not tell anyone about this, especially Nuarto or Sasuke."
"Not a problem Neji" Sakura said as she closed her office door.
They started walking down the hall
"just be here at seven thirty, so I can make sure I have time to see you." Sakura said as she thought about her knee surgery that would take an hour before that.
"Sakura." A deep voice called
"Hmm. Yes?" Sakura instantly turned to the voice that called her name and she realized it was Sasuke. "Oh, hey Sasuke." Sakura greeted as she temporarily forgot she was upset with him.
"Hyuuga." Sasuke said to Neji through suspicious eyes
"Uchiha" Neji returned the cold greeting.
"I will leave you now Sakura, but don't forget what I have asked of you" Neji said.
"I won't Neji, I promise" Sakura smiled. She knew he meant to keep his situation discreet.
Neji grinned in thanks and walked away.
"So, what did he want" Sasuke said as he glared at Neji's retreating body.
"Oh, nothing important" Sakura quickly answered
"Neji just asked me some questions" Sakura waved off as Sasuke continued to stare suspiciously.
"Hmm." Was Sasuke only reply
"So did you need me for something Sasuke" she asked.
Sasuke suddenly remembered why he came to the Hospital "I came to apologize about the other night at your house, I'm sorry" Sasuke said
"Oh, what exactly are you sorry about" Sakura asked because she wanted a better apology if she was going to forgive him.
"Sakura." He said
"Sorry for what Sasuke." She repeated
Sasuke sighed and replied "I am sorry for teasing you and hurting your feelings, but I didn't mean for you to take it seriously."
"Alright, I forgive you" Sakura smiled and started to walk away
"Sakura, is that all?" Sasuke asked in surprise as he raised his eyebrow.
"I believe you Sasuke, and I'm not mad anymore"
"Hmm" Sasuke grinned back then left the hospital wondering why Neji was going to meet Sakura at seven for?
Sakura opened her kitchen cabinets searching for a sweet snack to settle her sugar-tooth craving. Sakura found a brownie mix and decided to make the delicious chocolate.
Thirty minutes later Sakura was enjoying her moist brownies with milk from her balcony in her room.
/that hit the spot. It's so quiet tonight/ Sakura thought /so different from my day at the hospital…hmm I wonder what Neji's results from his test will come back as/
Sakura went back into her room to take a relaxing bath before she went to sleep.