The second time I saw the hunk, was four days later at the same cafe.
Me and me friends (Ino, Hinata and Tenten) had gone there to gossip. The cupcakes recommended by Sophie were tasty and I had to get my best friends to taste them. This time, however, I sat two tables ahead of the Uchiha's "usual place", in case he decides to glorify this cafe by visiting it.
The bells jingled and in walked the centre of my thoughts. He wore a black hat and a black bag was swung across his chest. Three guys followed him inside. He looked straight at me, a playful smirk on his face, as if hearing my thoughts. I turned my head, completely ignoring him, and listening to Ino's story.
"And then he said "It's okay." Can you seriously believe it?" Ino finished with a slight giggle. I had zoned out mid-way, and hence, had absolutely no freaking idea what she was yapping about. From the look on her face, I knew that Tenten was also in the same situation. Hinata, however, gave a soft giggle. She was the only patient listener among the four of us.
"Oh my God..!" Ino squealed, earning a sour look from a lady sitting on the table next to us. "Pig, keep it low." I snapped after muttering an embarrassed "Sorry!" The lady turned away after murmuring something along the lines of "..teenagers..these days..".
"That guy is hot..! That black hat looks so sexy.." Leave it to Ino to exaggerate things.
"He is an Uchiha" I blurted out.
"So this is the Twilight hater.." Tenten asked, rather stated.
"Then no..not my type. From the story you told us, he is more 'The Forehead Type'" Ino said, eyes still fixated on his table. I gave her a disbelieving look, which she chose to ignore.
"I-I d-don't think..us o-ogling t-them is g-good." Hinata said almost inaudibly. Of course, it isn't.
"Us, here, refers to Ino", Tenten added.
"Ladies, may I have your attention please?" Ino asked clapping her hands together. Of course your majesty!
" I'll pass." Tenten went back to sipping her latte. Ino, as obvious, ignored it again.
"The guy with brown hair in a.." She paused "pineapple haircut is mine."I followed her gaze. The said guy sat next to the Uchiha, about to doze off. Tenten chocked on her coffee. "Sai?" She asked.
"What about him?" Ino asked as if asked the spelling of "apple".
"Y-you guys a-are in a r-relationship..right?"
I smirked, knowing what would happen next. As if on cue, Ino pulled out her phone typed a few words, pressed the send button and smiled. "Says who?"
"Predictable." I commented running my hand along my pink locks.
"Lets go talk to them."Ino said about to stand up.
"To whom?"
"The guys.." Obviously..typical Ino.
"Are you mentally challenged?" I snapped.
"You are a party pooper.."She huffed. Ino, then, turned to Tenten.
"Don't you even think about it." Tenten replied, eating her cupcake.
"Hinata?" Ino pleaded.
"M-my c-cousin is a-among t-them." She replied fiddling her thumbs.
"Which one?" Tenten seemed interested.
"That o-one." She pointed. The guy had his back towards us. His long brown hair were tied into a pony-tail. "Tell Ino, he is mine" Tenten whispered. What is this? Some kind of auction?
"Saku-chan?" Ino turned to me pouting.
"...Fine" This was the only way to stop her whining. "But you'll do the talking."
"You bet." I am so gonna regret it.Ino skipped happily.
Their table was buzzing with activity. Ino's crush was dozing off. Uchiha was busy with his phone. Hinata's cousin was sipping his coffee. The blonde was stuffing his mouth with cookies. The Uchiha suddenly looked up and his eyes looked into mine. He placed the phone on the table and studied me as if I was Iphone6.
"Hi..sorry to interrupt you guys.."Ino started. The blonde looked at Ino, his mouth still stuffed with cookies. Ino's crush sat upright and looked at her.
" I am Yamanaka Ino.." She extended her hand.
"Shikamaru" The guy replied a small smile evident on his face.
I looked around me while the pair was conversing. Hinata's cousin was still least bothered. He didn't even look up. Yup! Tenten material. The Uchiha, however, was still staring at me. I resisted the urge to pick up a fork and carve out his eyes.
"It is all good if your friends don't have any problem." Shikamaru stated looking at me. "Huh?" I asked dumbly. I need to stop zoning out. I had no idea what he was talking about. But then why would I have any problem if they dated.
"Ofcourse not.." I said hesitant.
Hinata's cousin chocked on his coffee and looked up straight at me. The Uchiha had an amused smirk on his face. "Love you Saks..!" Ino was squealing as she dragged me back to our table.
"What have I agreed to? " I asked as we sat down.
"A Group Date." Ino shrieked. The words hit me like a slap. To say that I was shocked, would be an understatement. The woman on the neighboring table, was now used to Ino's loudness and shot me a sympathetic look.
"Haruno..?" Tenten asked looking at my shocked form.
"You zoned out a bit and I decided to use it to my advantage" Ino smiled innocently.
So basically I had a date with Uchiha..The Uchiha. Who needs enemies when you have friend like Ino?