AHHHH! I AM SOO SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING SOONER! There was sooo many obstacles to overcome, just to get this to the ever so faithful readers. If you read my profile, you will know that my computer crashed, I'm in the middle of writing six stories/chapters, and lastly, NARUTO WAS NOT MY FAVORITE ANIME FOR AWHILE. I know. It's terrible. But fear not! As long as one person is waiting for a new chapter, I will provide it!
I know I should update other stories first, but I could not resist!
Unfortunately, none of my (5) reviewers guessed correctly, so I will just have to dedicate this chappie to all of them!
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blondexx16, 00PolkaDottedSmile00, Kunoichi Hyuuga Tenten, sasusakufan2357 and lilangelpetal
Operation Uchiha Sakura
Chapter 2
Hinata's Plan
A small, black hat sat quietly on the large mahogany table. Inside lay little pieces of paper, carefully folded up.
"Okay, this is the way we're gonna chose who tricks Sakura and Sasuke next. But before I forget, put your five bucks down on the table," Tsunade commanded, glaring at Naruto, who was the most likely person to not have any spare change.
She was right.
Naruto sweated bullets as everyone slammed down five dollars, whether it be in bills, change or both, except for him.
Most of them, such as Neji, Itachi, Tsunade, glared at their money, thinking it would be wasted, as others, such as Kakashi, Shizune, Tenten and Shikamaru, sighed resignedly.
Everyone stared impassively at the blonde since he was the only one who hadn't moved from his spot.
Naruto gulped and pulled at the collar of his shirt, loosening his tie.
"Right. I, uh, used up all my money at the cafeteria at lunchtime. Anou, Hinata-chan? Can I borrow five dollars? I promise to pay you back. I'll even pay half now."
A look of confusion found its way on Hinata's delicate features. Nonetheless, she handed him a five-dollar bill.
Naruto grinned sheepishly.
He stepped closer and pecked her five times on the lips.
"You never said I had to give it to in money."
...Silence ensued.
"Ahem, please excuse me, but we have yet discussed our plans during your spare period, therefore, I order you to STOP SEDUCING HINATA IN PUBLIC!"
Hinata blushed crimson as Naruto grinned goofily and released his hold on his girlfriend. His hand, though, lingered on her waist.
"Hehe, don't be mad Tsunade-obaachan, I have the money now, don't I?"
Tsunade glared at him once again before she continued. "Enough of this nonsense. Let's continue."
She gestured to the hat that lay in the centre of the table.
"Each time we decide to, uh, deceive our, er, victims, we will draw a name to pick who will do it. Everyone's name is in this hat," at that Naruto's face brightened up visibly, "except for Naruto's, since he already had his chance."
Naruto's sulked as Tenten spoke up.
"Can I draw the name, Tsunade-sensei?"
Tenten pulled up her sleeve, afraid to knock the hat over and stuck one of her hands in. A look of concentration crossed her face as she pulled out a slip of paper. Her eyes widened as she read the name.
"The next prankster is Hina-chan!"
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"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HINATA-CHAN!" Sakura and Ino yelled simultaneously as they glomped the poor, surprised girl. Hinata's eyes enlarged as she fell to the floor.
The hyperactive pair was dragged off of the birthday girl when Kiba saw how Hinata was struggling.
"Oi, Hinata! Why did I get an invitation to your party? Your birthday was a month ago!"
"Yeah! We were wondering that too, Hinata-chan!"
Hinata looked puzzled.
"Then why did you two jump on me?"
A look of confusion spread across Ino and Sakura's faces.
"Cause we got your invitation!"
Kiba broke the silence that quickly enveloped the friends.
"So why are you having a party now?"
"Father didn't want me to have a party so close after Christmas and New Years, and then our midterms came up and he didn't want me to get distracted, so I'm having it now."
"Oh okay, I'll see you lat—"
"OHAYO HINATA-CHAN!" Naruto ran toward his girlfriend, literally knocking Kiba out of view.
BAM!
Naruto looked toward Kiba.
"Whoa! How did Kiba get in the garbage can in that angle? I didn't even know humans could bend that way!"
A muffled voice came from the trashcan.
"NARUTO! I SWEAR I'M GONNA KILL YOU FOR THIS!"
This comment went ignored by the blonde.
"So, Hinata-chan, your b-day party's tomorrow, right?"
Hinata was too busy staring at the wastebasket in which Kiba was stuck inside to notice Naruto talking to her.
"…I—it's on Saturday."
"We get to sleepover, right?"
"…Yes, Naruto-kun. Could you please check on Kiba-kun, I think he might've broken something."
"Nah, Kiba's not strong enough to break the garbage can," Naruto smiled gently at Hinata, but nonetheless he went to look after his friend.
"I don't get what you see in Naruto, Hina-chan."
"Once you get to know him he's sweet."
"I've known him since 5th grade."
"Then there's no hope for you."
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Tenten sighed into the polar bear plushie she held.
"Hinata, I don't get it. Why doesn't Neji like me?" She pouted absentmindedly, as if she did this whenever she thought of her problem.
"What do you mean, Ten-chan? You're the closest friend Neji has. Of course he likes you!"
Tenten's cheeks flushed.
"I mean in the way you like Naruto. Like the in that way."
"Oh my god! YOU LIKE NEJI-NI SAN IN THAT WAY! THAT'S NOT HUMANLY POSS—"
The rest of poor Hinata's sentence could not be heard due to the large polar bear that was wedged into her mouth.
"Be quiet! Don't you remember that Neji lives in the same house as you! I wouldn't be surprised if the entire neighbourhood heard!"
Small patches of pink found their way onto Hinata's face as she took notice ofher friend's reasoning.
"Ah! I'm so sorry! It's just, you know, a lot to take in. You've been, like, the only one who befriended Neji-ni san since he scared all the other kids! And then everyone else liked him after they noticed you weren't mauled or anything."
"I know, I know. I was there. But, it shouldn't be surprising, should it?"
Suddenly, a wicked look settled onto Hinata's normally kind features.
"Ten-chan, I have got the most perfect plan." She paused for dramatization. "Let's read his DIARY!"
"…You can't be serious, right? I mean, I don't think he even owns a journal, yet alone a diary!"
"You thought I was serious? No way could we do that, we'd get killed for sure. No, I had another plan. Now listen carefully. First, we have to…"
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Kiba walked into the large hotel where Hinata's party resided. He looked down at his outfit. Was it nice enough? Was it too casual? Or maybe he was the only one dressed in a tux?
Dressed in a black tuxedo with a red tie and his jacket unbuttoned, Kiba took a deep breath and went straight to the dude with the guest list.
"Inuzuka Kiba. Here for Hyuuga Hinata's party."
The man glanced down at his file and nodded.
"Come this way, Inuzuka-san."
After a moment of hesitation, Kiba followed his newly acquired guide to the dining room, reserved just for this event.
He was led to an unusually large room, which was probably bigger than his house, with a dance floor in the middle too. Everything was decorated with red velvet fabric along with lovely lights. The only thing weird was that literally all the tables were tables for two. As in the ones in fancy restaurants that were made for dates. Kiba didn't recall getting a date either…
Hell, he'd find out soon enough. Hinata was coming his way.
"Ah! There you are Kiba-kun! I was worried that you wouldn't come," Hinata greeted him cheerfully.
"What are you babbling about? I could never miss your birthday. Besides, there's free food."
Kiba sent a wolfy grin in her direction.
"So, where is everybody?"
Hinata flushed red when she caught herself staring.
"Anou, only our friends are here. My relatives like making people wait and acting all high and mighty, so we're all in one of the hotel rooms waiting for everyone else."
Hinata grabbed Kiba's hand and started dragging to god knows where.
"Follow me."
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Opening the door, Hinata escorted Kiba into one of the fanciest hotel rooms he had ever seen. It was decorated with earthy tones so you'd feel calm and relaxed. Plus, it was freaking huge. And having all his friends in there was a bonus too.
Kiba could see that the rest of the guys had suited up too. Even lazy Shikamaru. Of course, the guys couldn't out do the girls, as they looked drop dead gorgeous. Each one had a stunning gown that accentuated their curves and left you longing for more.
Damn, Kiba could feel himself starting to drool.
Nonchalantly wiping off the mess on his chin, he went to join the circle the guys had made.
"What are you guys doing?"
"Oh hey, Kiba! When did you get here?" Naruto punched Kiba's arm playfully. "You're so late! We got here like half an hour ago."
"Well I'm sorry if I had basketball practice today. Unlike some people, I like to be active and not get a beer belly." He poked Naruto in the stomach. "In your case, though, it's probably 'ramen belly'."
Sasuke snickered behind the cards held up to his face.
"Enough with the poking. 5 hand poker, Inuzuka. You in, or you out?"
"…What are the stakes?"
"Well, so far Naruto owes us each a Playstation and he has to sing at the party tonight."
Kiba sniggered.
"I'm totally in."
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Ino loomed over Sakura as she did the pink-haired girl's hair. She nibbled her bottom lip.
"I dunno what to do, Tennie-chan. At least the I like has emotions to show."
Sakura snorted.
"You must mean 'emotion', Shikamaru only has one: bored."
Ino flushed beet red.
"We-well, at least I have a boyfriend!"
Simultaneously, everyone in the room except for Sakura, Sasuke and Kiba thought something along the lines of this:
For now you have no boyfriend, but just you wait, we'll get you together with Sasuke.
Some were more like this:
WAIT FOR IT SAKURA-CHAN! SASUKE WILL BE YOURS, BELIEVE IT, DATTEBAYO!
I'm guessing it's up to us to get them together. Agh, so troublesome.
Hn. I wonder if Hinata-sama's plan will work. I have absolutely no idea what I'm gonna do...
WOO HOO! Sasuke will totally be yours, Sakura-chan! At least by the time we're done with you two…MUAHAHAHA!
Geez, this is gonna be tiring. As long as they're together, I'll be happy for them. Crap! Neji's looking right at me!
I hope my plan will work. I really want these two together…
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Knock. Knock.
"Hinata-sama?" someone called in a light, sophisticated voice from the other side of the door. "Your family has arrived, Hinata-sama. They await you."
"Yes, thank you Sebastian, I'm coming right away."
With that the band of friends strode gracefully down the hall to the elevator, pushed the button for the main floor, got lost for a little and, finally, strolled down a flight of velvet coated stairs to the dining room.
Question marks magically appeared over their heads.
"Uh…Hinata-chan? Do you mind if I ask why all the tables are tables for two?"
Hinata panicked a little before answering Naruto's question.
"Anou, apparently, they were out of the normal big circle ones, so this was all that was left. It's highly unorthodox for such a large gathering."
"So…where do we sit?"
The butler guided each one of them to an assigned table in an orderly fashion.
"This way, Tenten-sama. Your date for the evening is Neji-sama. The both of you are to sit here, please."
"Over here, Shikamaru-sama. Please join Ino-sama at your table."
"Please do not argue about this Kiba-sama, but you are to sit with Hanabi-sama, as there are no more tables available."
"Sakura-sama, please join Sasuke-sama at his table, you are to be his date tonight."
"Hinata-sama! Please make your way to the table next to Hiashi and bring Naruto-sama with you."
After all the commotion, speeches and mishaps, the formal party could finally begin.
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Clack.
Clank.
Clack.
Cla—
Smack.
"Ow. Geez, Sakura control your temper. What's your problem?"
"Sasuke, in the near future, as in right this instant, please refrain from jabbing your fork into the food. It's disrespectful and it's causing a rukus."
Disbelief was all you could see on Sasuke's face at this time.
"Excuse me for being human, Sa-ku-ra. You can't honestly tell me that you've never, in your life, not even once, poked at your food out of boredom."
"Number 1, Sa-su-ke, you are not human. You are an Uchiha. Meaning that you were born a robot with robotic instincts and fake human emotions. I'd advise you to use these. Second of all, if you are bored, there is still no excuse to break a plate. Or you could make small talk with the person across from you."
A (smexy) smirk appeared on Sasuke's smug face.
"What if you are jabbing your fork because the person across from you is the cause of your boredom?"
Sakura gave a look full of indignation and pointedly looking away, refusing to stare at him or talk to him, so to speak.
"Aww…did Sasu-chan upset Saku-chan? Sasu-chan didn't mean to…" Sasuke actually sounded like he was pleading.
Crap. He was using the technique.
The one where he was all pouty-like and puppy eye-like. The one where he replaced his usual raspy voice with a cute childish one. The one where he referred himself as 'Sasu-chan' instead of his standard grunt.
It was impossible to resist.
Sakura found herself turning her head, against her will, to face the gorgeous boy she had known since she was 7.
She regretted it instantly.
All she could see was an insanely cute boy gazing deep into her eyes.
Said insanely cute boy smirked.
She was all but putty in his hands now.
Sasuke removed his arm from his side and began to trace circles along Sakura's jaw. Smugness was radiating in enormous waves, but that didn't stop Sasuke from widening his smirk wickedly.
Slap!
An almost inaudible smack resounded off Sasuke's slim wrist as Sakura kept it in a tight grip.
"I got you now, Sasu-chan. Bet you didn't know that I can resist that boyish charm of yours."
Playfulness glimmered in his eyes as Sasuke responded.
"I'll remember that for next time."
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Looks of disbelief was exchanged between Ino and Naruto, the two who wanted their best friends together the most.
In hushed voices, they discussed the scene they had just witnessed.
"Psst, Naruto. Did you see that? They were totally flirting just then. Sasuke would never do that with anyone else, right?"
"Totally! I could soo feel the sexual tension radiating from them. I bet they're both disappointed."
Suddenly an excited expression crossed Ino's face.
"Since it's still Hina-chan's day, we can add like little bonuses, right? Like extra plans?"
"…Ino, I have a feeling this isn't gonna work."
"Shut up, Shika-kun! I will make it work! Besides, you don't even know what it is. Hmph." She crossed her arms dejectedly with a cute pout on her lips.
"Don't tell me you're gonna try to push them into a closet, are you?"
Claink.
Shikamaru bent down to retrieve the fallen spoon.
"…I'm right, aren't I?" Shikamaru chuckled lightly. "I love it when this happens. This is gonna be so much fun."
Ino, still frozen in a state of shock, suddenly shivered and found herself regaining the ability to talk.
"H-how did you know? Ugh, I hate it when you do this, Shika-kun. It's like you see into my mind."
Throughout the rest of the meal while Ino scowled, Shikamaru plastered a bright grin onto his face.
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"Will Hinata-sama please make her way to the center of the dance floor?" a voice boomed out through the speakers. "Please begin the dance for us."
Timidly, Hinata made her way to the middle of the room where everyone could watch. Hyuuga Hiashi joined her and offered his hand, asking for a dance.
By Hyuuga tradition, all social gatherings were to be opened by a dance. A dance between father and daughter.
So danced they did.
They twirled gracefully around the room, and before long, the entire room was filled with ballroom dancers.
"Anou, Hiashi-san, could I, ah dance with Hinata-chan?" Naruto pulled on his collar nervously as he awaited his doom.
Hiashi glared daggers into Naruto's head.
"What are your intentions with my daughter? Do you plan to use her to get a place in Hyuuga Enterprises?"
An audible gulp was heard.
"Uh, uh… I LOVE HINATA-CHAN!"
Naruto, realizing what he had just said, ran off to god knows where.
"I see…. That boy is well suited for you Hinata. Invite him over for dinner some time…"
With that, Hyuuga Hiashi wandered off leaving a red Hinata alone on the dance floor.
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"Shika-kun! Did you see that? Sasuke and Sakura are dancing. Like together."
"Your point, Ino? Cause, apparently, so are we."
Ino, in her 3 inch-heel glory, stomped on Shikamaru's foot.
Ouch.
"What the hell, Ino! That hurt." Shikamaru pouted. "You're gonna make me cwwy…"
The generally kind Ino shot her 'Shika-kun' a pointed look in response.
"Remember the plan, Shika? Cause it starts now!" Enthusiastically, Ino shoved her boyfriend toward the 'soon to be couple'.
"Good luck, Shika-kun! Don't forget the plan!"
Shikamaru stumbled over to the dancing pair. He was about to turn away and take a nap somewhere, when he realized what would happen when Ino found out. Flashes of slamming doors, red-faced girlfriends and flying objects filled his mind. Sighing, he sauntered over to the middle of the dance floor.
"Oi. Sasuke, Sakura. Ino needs you two."
Confused, Sakura left Sasuke's hold.
"What's wrong with Ino-chan? Did something happen?"
Shikamaru's eyes darted around suspiciously as he looked for an excuse.
"Uh, she left earlier to go to the bathroom, then she called me and told me to get the two of you. So…you coming?"
Before any of them could do anything, Sasuke stepped forward and sighed. He grabbed Sakura's hand and dragged her off the dance floor. Shikamaru followed close behind, and gave directions.
Hopefully, Ino wouldn't get too impatient and ruin the scheme.
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Ino listened intently as she stood behind a door. Any minute now Shikamaru would guide Sasuke and Sakura into the closet and she would close the door on them.
Ino sniggered slightly as she thought of all the things that could happen.
Tap.
Tap.
Tap.
Footsteps were drawing near as Ino prepared herself for the big moment.
Instinctively, Ino jumped out and pushed the unsuspecting couple into the closet. She then locked the door quickly before the pair could realize what had happened.
Exhausted, Ino wiped her brow and sighed.
This was all in a day's work.
"What the hell! Neji! The door won't open!" the voice could be heard from the other side of the closet entry.
Ino's eyes widened just a tiny fraction when she realized that was Tenten's voice, not Sakura's.
"What? Are you sure, Tenten? Here, let me try."
BAM!
A loud boom was heard from the storage room; presumably Neji was ramming the thin piece of wood keeping him from freedom.
Ino only walked faster at the noise. She turned her head and watched the impact of Neji's body slam on the door.
She gulped and crashed into something.
Ino glanced up from her spot on the floor to see what she had walked into.
Correction. To see whom she had walked into.
Sasuke looked down at her with a smirk on his face. But nonetheless, he offered her his hand.
Gratefully, Ino took it as her thoughts raced a thousand miles per minute.
"Ino! There you are, we were looking for you everywhere!" Sakura exclaimed as she stepped out of her position behind Sasuke.
"Uh, yeah! I was looking for you guys too!"
Confused, Sakura's eyes bore into Ino's face.
"Huh? Shikamaru said that you needed us for something, and that you called him after going to the bathroom. What happened?"
Ino glared mercilessly at Shikamaru's cowering figure as she panicked.
"Th-there was something that had to be taken care of, and I thought you guys could help. But, but it's fine now! So no worries, ok? Let's just go back to the dining room, and have fun!"
BAM!
"Holy! What was that!"
"What are you talking about? Let's just go!"
Ino then dragged the trio by the collar all the way to the dance floor. And she literally forced Sasuke and Sakura to dance as she pushed them together.
"Wh-what are you doing, Ino? Why are we just sitting here like nothing happened? What happened to 'el plano'?"
Ino bit her lip nervously and glanced around her before answering.
"I, um, might have accidentally trapped Tenten and Neji into the closet right before you guys came."
"Oh, so that booming noise was Neji trying to get out? That makes sense… But when are you going to let them out?"
Ino blushed a little before she revealed her secret.
"Well, I'm thinking a few hours or something, since, well NEJI TOTALLY HAS THE HOTS FOR TENTEN!"
All the Hyuugas surrounding the couple turned to face a tomato red Ino and a napping Shikamaru. After a few moments, they all stepped away from the crazy lady and the sleeping boy, thinking that youngsters were too wild these days.
"Ino! Shikamaru! Have you seen Neji anywhere? Us boys are making a bet." Naruto appeared out of nowhere with Hinata at his side.
"Have you seen Tenten, Ino-chan? I've been looking for her, but I can't find her."
By now, the couple in which both partners always put their hair up in a ponytail were sweating bullets.
"Um… um, well, no. The last time I saw them, they were dancing."
"Oh ok." Naruto looked puzzled for a moment before continuing. "Have you two heard some weird noises by the closet in the hallway? It sounded like someone was trying to break out. I think it's haunted."
Naruto shivered before he left with Hinata to find Kiba.
"Phew. I hope they didn't suspect anything."
Shikamaru gave an incredulous look.
"That's what you're worried about? I'm more concerned about when Neji finds out it was us."
Ino's blue eyes enlarged in fear.
"We are so dead."
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Neji put his head between his knees and groaned. From his position on the floor, he could see that I'd be impossible to get out from the inside. Shaking in anger and frustration, he punched the wall. He would demolish the person who imprisoned him in a storage closet and made him miss the cake.
Neji lived to eat cake.
"Uh, Neji, should we just stay here until someone finds us? Since we can't break open the door and our cell phones don't have a good signal."
"…I agree."
Tenten shivered. Damn the cold air coming from the vents.
Neji's lavender eyes widened and his cheeks stained red.
How the hell did a vent in the ceiling make Tenten's dress fly up?
"Neji? Are you ok? You look a little red."
Tenten walked over and crouched next to the cowering boy. She gently placed her hand on his forehead and bit her lip.
"You are a little warm…"
She frowned.
Whoosh!
Kerpunk.
Splat!
In two seconds flat, Neji was laying on Tenten's chest with his arms wrapped around her waist. However, in the process, he had knocked over a few brooms, spilled a few chemicals and had pulled Tenten under him.
Needless to say, both partners were red as tomatoes.
"Tenten…why don't we just stay like this until someone finds us? I, uh, saw you shivering…"
Smooth Neji.
Tenten's heartbeat raced even faster than she could have ever imagined, and she was sure Neji could hear it too.
"Yeah…ok, Neji."
Soon enough, Tenten heard the evening of his breath and realized he had fallen asleep.
On her boobs.
She would have to find a pretty good excuse to explain this to her friends…
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WORDS!
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SEVEN!
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