Disclaimer: I'll gladly repeat this over and over again; I do not own Naruto characters. In my dreams, in your dreams, in our dreams except for Masashi Kishimoto's.

Previously:
Brushing her teeth lazily, and then diving again to her cozy place, she thought. New manager eh? He or she better respect me unlike that Shoka the low-life, my darling former manager.

Yawn. "Huhhh…goodnight world; another day, an important day is coming my way. I need my beauty rest."


Here you go!
Chapter 2: "The meeting and confusions"

Ringgg!!(Sound of the alarm at first with the taglines 'hey now, hey now, don't dream it's over…')

It was past seven in the morning, barely two hours before the photoshoot. An hour to prepare and an hour to drive to her destination. It's a good thing Sakura's hardworking. She doesn't mind hectic schedules, she likes them. No scratch that, she loves them.

Picking up her already packed make-up, she shoved it in her bag and rushed to take a warm bath. It relaxed her muscles, enough for her to be fully awakened.

"Yosh! Let's get this photoshoot over with and welcome my new manager."

Sakura went to Morrison studios to meet with her photographer and the owner of the company itself, Ms. Shimizu. Shimizu-san said she'll be happy to be the one to supervise and capture her pictures.
"It's nice working with you for the second time, Haruno-san." Shimizu said.

"Like you said Shimizu-san it's our second time. So why don't you just call me Sakura? "Sakura smiled at the twenty seven year-old woman.

"Hehe, Then Sakura, just call me Minami."

They broke into a laugh."Nice meeting you again Minami. I hope we could be good friends."

"Of course Sakura, I would love to! Also, I heard about what your former manager did to you. I hope you could find another one. A better and more respectful one."

"Yes, actually he's coming this afternoon from Italy."

"That's good. You could always count on me and Metro Magazine to help you in anything. You and your family have been helping us since we started this corporation."

"Thanks. So shall we go to the dressing room?"

"Hai. Let's start with the formal dresses. I picked this for you. Why don't you change into that and then we'll start the photo shoot?"

"Positively!" Sakura ran to the said room, changing into the first selected dress. It was a blue one-shouldered gown with its shoulder having a large ribbon and a cloth wrapping the upper part of her body diagonally. It was knee-length and had matching silver beaded stilettos. Along with it was an oval-shaped purse that is colored dark blue. Lastly Sakura brought her cherished blue diamond necklace and dangling silver earrings. After she dressed up, the hairstylist tied her hair in a high ponytail and curled the tips of it. With a light blush on and lip gloss, she was officially perfect.

"Sakura…" Minami breathed. "…are you in a photo shoot? I think you are late for an awards night. You're too stunning." Sakura giggled. "Minami, stop flattering me. You know this is just fair enough."

Minami shrugged. "You're being too modest again Sakura. You are stunning and beautiful."

"Hehe, thanks. Come on! We've got lots of photos to take."

"Yeah, sure"

Pictures here, dress up there, that went on for quite a while, don't you think?...In two hours, they have selected ten out of seventy five random shots to be placed in an article entitled, "Sakura Haruno: Model for a cause." (The proceeds of the magazine will be given to the children in Africa for food and medical supplies. How wonderful Sakura is.=])

"Wow, that's over. Thank you very much Sakura for your cooperation. No wonder many magazines, newspaper articles, television guestings and even tv projects. We love and admire your hardwork and compassion for your work." Minami exclaimed.

Aww Minami, what did I tell you about flattering me?:O" Sakura teased.

"Believe me, no one's flattering you about these. These are all true."

"'kay. Thank you for believing in me." "Also to you guys! Hope to see all of you on a next future project, if there is one…" Sakura joked, fakely implying something.

They all laughed. One staff member spoke, "We would gladly welcome you here!"

Then another one. "Please visit us when you're available Miss Sakura." Lastly, Minami spoke. "Anytime Sakura. See you soon." All the other staff members nodded.

Sakura was overwhelmed for the fifth time in different magazines, and the media, the staff, loved her. She bowed to show lots of gratitude. "I'll see you next time. Thank you so very much for accepting and appreciating me for what I do!"

Clutching her bag, Sakura headed for her car and waved goodbye. "Take care, minna-san. Have a good day!"

All of them replied, "You too, Miss Sakura." (Sakura's so lovable right? No one dares to reject her because of her lovely personality. Except maybe for other envious people.)

xoxoxo

"Now, where to go…Ah! I'll have lunch at home and try to sleep to gain some rest." She drove to her mansion and asked her maids to take a three hour break. Then, she cooked spaghetti and meatballs for her lunch.

Time skip. Three hours and fifteen minutes later.

Sakura changed into a peach turtle necked body hugging dress that went midthigh and a simple white sandals with three inch heels that was part of her designs. (Shoes, sandals, flip-flops, skirts, dresses, gowns, etc.) She then picked her best friends up and went to the airport.

At the airport…

Hinata read her text message from Naruto aloud, "Hina-chan, Teme's gonna arrive anytime from now, meet us at the seats at the arrival area."

She replied. "Okay, thanks, we'll be there."

Sakura instantly had an idea (more of a suggestion). "Why don't you three head to the seats while I pick my manager up. We'll meet you there."

Ino agreed. "That's a great idea, forehead! We will be waiting. Ja, ne."

"Bye Sakura/Sakura-chan" Tenten and Hinata said.

She turned to go to the second arrival area when she bumped into someone. "Ooops, I'm terribly sorry I…" She raised her head up from bowing just to see someone she knew all her life.

"Hn." The person she bumped into smirked. With dazzling onyx eyes, spiky black hair that somewhat looks like a chicken's behind and that catchy smile or more known as his smirk, who wouldn't recognize him?

"Sasuke Uchiha?!'

xoxoxo

"Sasuke Uchiha?!" Sakura twitched. It has been three years since she last saw him. He obviously got taller and if possible got even more handsome.

"Guessed it right, cherry blossom." He opened his arms to her. She eventually got her shock off and hugged him tightly. "It's been quite a long time!"

"Hn."

She pulled away and asked out of curiosity. " I don't mean to sound rude but, what brings you here? I thought you had a better life abroad?"

"Not really, I missed being here and I'm meeting my new client."

"Aa. Well then,let's go to the others. I'll introduce you to them."

"I'll introduce you to a few people too." They went to the lounge to see their friends. (They did this individually, if you got what I mean. They have been best friends but, when they separated, they made lots of friends.)

"You guys, I'd like to introduce---"Sakura was stopped.

"Sasuke-teme!!!" Naruto literally shouted his lungs out and toppled Sasuke down. "Dobe, let go of me."

"Hey, I see you haven't changed ." Neji tapped Sasuke's back.

Now, Sakura was totally confused. "You know him?!"

Shikamaru spoke up, "how troublesome. He's the reason why we are here. He's the best friend we're talking about."

Her jaw dropped. "Since when?"

Neji was the one who replied. "Since high school."

"I see. I'll introduce him to the girls. Girls---" she placed an arm over Sasuke's shoulder. "---This fellow here is the boys' best friend and my long time best friend as well." Now it was the other three girls' turn to drop their jaws. "Since when?!"

Sakura grinned."Practically since kindergarten." Sasuke, in his own way agreed. "HN."

All the others had only spoken one wordm "Whoa.:O"

Naruto raised his fist up. "You guys rock! We've got one hell of a relationship. Teme, you didn't tell us you've got a girl best friend."

The other loud blonde added, "Yeah forehead, you've never mentioned a boy best friend to us before!"

Sasuke just chuckled. "I see that nickname still lives, Sakura."

Ino looked at him with curiosity. "She had that nickname even way back when she was young? Tell us all about it!!"

Sasuke sighed.
Sakura rolled her eyes.
They both replied, "Long story."

To add a new topic, Hinata spoke up. "Why don't we sit down, grab some coffee and talk?"

"Hina-chan, that's a great idea. I am so lucky to have you as my wife." Naruto reached for her. She went red all over. "T-thank y-you N-Nnaruto-kunn…" She can barely reply as she blushed even more. Tenten comforted her.

"Hinata-chan, relax."

"Hai." Hinata said after sitting down. As all of them started buying drinks, Tenten continued. "As for you, young man, you should have known better than to make Hinata nervous and stutter. Naruto sheepishly grinned while rubbing the back of his head. "Sorry."

xoxoxo

Sakura sighed while sipping from her cup of ice-cold coffee. "You know, I still can't believe that it's all connected and we're in such a small world---Oh! Oh no!"

Her friends rushed to her side.

"What is it? Are you alright??"

"I forgot to pick someone up. I'll just text him to meet us here." Sakura said optimistically.

As she texted her manager, both she and Sasuke realized something…

---Mini flashback (their text messages)---

From: New Manager
Meet me at the luggage area. I'm wearing a black coat with a white polo and black leather pants.

Sakura replied.

From: My new talent
Okay. I'll be wearing a peach dress that's up to my midthigh. See you in a moment."

---End of Mini Flashback---

As she sent her text message, she eyed Sasuke from top to bottom. The description in the text message suited with her best friend. She waited for his cell phone to ring and for him to pick it up to confirm her suspicions. Then, four things happened at the same time.

Sasuke briefly eyed her and found out what she found out. He went in shock. She gasped. And his cell phone rang, showing Sakura's text message.

They shouted (at the same time again),

"You're my manager/talent?!"


Author's note: I wanted this to be a confusing chapter (the last part), but I don't know how to. So, tell me what you think and review.

-Comments, suggestions, violent reactions are gladly accepted.

Next chapter: Meet my manager.
--- Yume-08!