CHAPTER 3


"Sasuke-teme!" He cringed upon hearing the blonde's voice. He noticed Sai was covering his ears when the two went inside his house.


Sasuke's house was big enough for the three of them. The house is a one storey type that has an open plan. The living room contains a black 3 seater sofa, a grey lounge chair, a glass coffee table. His dining room and kitchen are divided with a bar counter, on the side wall of the bar counter, he has a wine collection. He may be living alone but he made sure that he has the stock of what he usually need. Sasuke is the type of guy didn't know what a color wheel is; He is more of an achromatic guy, black, white and neutrals. Sasuke always believed in the saying "Less is more". In fact, Sasuke is the human version of minimalism. The house contains 3 bedrooms; his room, Itachi's and his parents. The two bedrooms are used only when his family decided to visit in their free time; more or less, it is treated as guest rooms.

One day ago, Sasuke, Naruto, Sai and the others were given a couple of months holiday, Sai and Naruto didn't know where to stay. They were allowed to stay and sleep at the office's sleeping quarters but they decided to find a more comfortable place to enjoy their vacation. Sasuke said that his house is only a thirty minute-drive from the office, he will go home and sleep. "Good luck finding a "comfortable" place to stay then, idiots." he remarked before closing the office's door. Little did he know that the two idiots he left was following him to his house. The two was amazed that Sasuke owns a modern styled house with floor to ceiling windows covered in white heavy drapery. Naruto began to bother Sasuke's quiet night. "Teme! Open up! Let us in!"

Sasuke can't sleep in peace because of a blond haired idiot and emotionless prick at his door. Naruto was shouting to let them in. "If you don't, I'll kick and punch your very large and expensive looking windows!" Naruto noticed the light was turned on. Sasuke opened the door and let the two in.

Sasuke pointed at the hallway. "You idiot, take that room, first door. That's Itachi's. And you," he pointed at Sai and continued dictating what their room assignment is. "take that one. Door at the end of the hallway."


Sasuke was the first one to went home after the pink haired doctor gave him Naruto's phone.

"Idiot. You're too loud."

"Obviously, this dickless doesn't know what lower your voice down means."

"Who are you calling dickless, you son of a prick?!"

"You could have gone for a better insult, y'know."

"I have a dick, you dirtbag!" Naruto went to the kitchen and grabbed some instant ramen. He filled his cup with hot water. "Anyway, Teme I just met Neji's cousin. She's smoking hot."

"Hn."

"She has this two big boobies. Damn, and a long black hair. And those purple eyes."

"Wait till Neji hear you saying things like that to his cousin. You're a dead meat." Sai lifted his phone and showed the recording of what Naruto had mention earlier. Sasuke made a gesture of his hand cutting through his neck.

"WAAAAAH! You dirtbag! Delete that shitty recording!"

Sasuke decided to ignore the two idiots arguing about the Hyuuga girl. He was about to go to the his room, when Naruto mentioned the pink haired doctor.

"Hey, Sasuke the pink haired doctor was the one who assisted you, right? I think she's a friend of Hinata."

"Hn."

"I think you should come with me tomorrow. I'll visit Hinata tomorrow to get to know her." Naruto winked at Sasuke.

"I knew you have the hots for Sasuke; I just knew it." Sai remarked and went to his room.


"Morning, Doctor Haruno." her co-workers greeted her every time she passed by them. Ten-ten greeted her and talked to her for a while. It seems that everyone liked her except for this one redheaded glasses wearing bitch who was a self-proclaimed doctor. Well, she did study medicine but she is not like what real doctors are. Everyone knew or perhaps everyone knew in her circle of friends that Karin's father was one of the major stock holders of the hospital. She has no say about this matter because she knew that money can buy anything; applicable for spoiled brat bitches.

She saw Karin entering the hospital's door holding her Starbucks coffee and sandwich. She's wearing one of her infamous 5 inches stilettos and her not-so-humble dress. "I could have sworn the dress factory has ran out of fabric to use for her dress." she whispered to herself. It was only 8 in the morning but Karin's shit is already on its way.

"Get out of my way, Doctor Pinky. You're blocking my path." Sakura looked around and saw that the hospital lobby is not yet crowded.

"Oh, I'm sorry Honey. Is your head big enough not to fit in this humongous place?" Ten-ten laughed at what she heard. "Seriously Sak, you just made my morning."

"Arggghh." Karin glared and walked away from the two.

x

Sakura's appointments are scheduled in the afternoon but she decided to come early to check on Konohamaru's condition. "Hey, are you feeling well now?"

"Yeah. Doctor, about the expen-" he was cut off when a voice suddenly joined their conversation.

"Don't worry about it, Kid. I'll handle it. You didn't give my phone to the evil dudes out there and I'll pay for your expenses in return."

"But-"

"No buts." Naruto grinned and gave him a thumbs up. Sakura noticed that they were the ones who brought the boy yesterday; she guessed that her other patients is here as well but didn't see the raven haired and obsidian eyed man from yesterday.

"Doctor Haruno, here's the-" Hinata reddened when he noticed a blond was there. She immediately recognized that it was Naruto. Sakura noticed Hinata's blush so she used the opportunity to play match maker.

"Gave it to the guy wearing an orange jacket, Hinata." she smirked at the reddened Hinata.

"Naruto. Naruto Uzumaki," he extended his right hand, initiating a handshake from the doctor, "and I believe you are?"

Looking around first if Sasuke's near her somewhere. "I think the coast is clear, Sasuke's not here. Or he is here but didn't want to be found." she thought. She didn't mind giving out her name because she knew Sasuke will know it eventually. "Sakura. Sakura Haruno."

"And you are Hinata. Neji's cousin. Let's get this payment done." He laughed and went to the nurse's office together with Hinata.

"So, Sakura." Her eyes widened when Sasuke suddenly appeared in front of her.

"Doctor Haruno." She corrected him. Sasuke was not good with honorifics, it did not even occur to him that honorifics are important. He only use honorifics on the people higher than his rank. It is important for Sakura to show professionalism on a doctor and patient relationship. "Konohamaru, just stay put. Naruto will come back for you. I will just treat another patient." She pointed at Sasuke's face, "You. Come with me." Sakura closed Konohamaru's curtain and led Sasuke to her office.

x

"Tch, annoying woman."

"I can hear you."

"Hn." They reached the office. Sasuke read the placard placed on the door. "Sakura Haruno, MD." Sakura opened the door and let Sasuke in.

"Sit down." Sasuke followed what she had said. Sasuke is not the type of person to follow orders from people that does not belong to the military, but this annoying woman is an exception.

"Remove your shirt." Sasuke was wearing a black V-neck tee and a khaki shorts. He paired his top and bottom with an all-black Toms. "Freaking hot." She let her thoughts aside. She started to prepare the things she needed in cleaning the wound. Sasuke removed his shirt smoothly. She saw how toned his muscles are. How broad his shoulders. She saw a sweat dropped on his back. She wanted to- "What the hell am I thinking."

"Is it me or this room's getting hot, phew."

"Hn." She tensed. "Did I just say it out loud? This is so embarrassing."

As she cleaned his wound, she narrated on how to properly clean his wound. She gave him the ointment, gauze and tape he needed. She noticed that there are scars on his back and on the side of stomach. She wonders what the story of each scar is.

She noticed Sasuke was now staring at her. "Uhm, why are you staring?"

"I asked you a question."

"Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. You were saying?"

"Lunch. What time."

"My lunch? Well, I have my free time after your appointment till one o'clock in the afternoon."

"Come with me."

"Oka- wait, what?!"

"Lunch. We'll eat lunch." He grabbed her and led her to the door. They rode the elevator, no one was talking. Sakura was feeling uncomfortable because of the silence.

"That is it! Can't you talk? Or even start a conversation?"

"Hn."

The elevator door was opened and Sasuke was blocking the door and refraining it to close as I went out. "Where do you want to eat?" Sakura scanned the floor and found Burger King.

"I want a burger but I also want a macchiato. Okay, I can't choose." Sasuke was walking towards Burger King, she followed him. They found an available table outside the fast food chain. Sasuke led her to the table and let her take a seat.

"I'm going to order."

"Wait, I can pay for my food!" Sasuke was stopped when a hand grabbed his wrist. He looked at her. Eye to eye.

"I'll pay."

"No. I'll pay." he gently removed Sakura's hand and ordered their meal. While waiting for their order, Sasuke went to buy coffee at Starbucks. Sakura didn't notice where Sasuke was going. She was busy reading the message that her college best friend sent her.

From Ino:

Hey, Sak. How are you? Haven't seen you in years. I'm on my way to Konoha Hospital right now, can we meet? This pig. It only a year and a half when we last saw each other.

Of course, we can! Text me when you're here okay? I'm having lunch. Message sent.

From Ino:

Okay. See yah! Xoxo this pig replies so fast.

x

Sasuke was placing her food in her side of the table. She smelled the aroma of coffee. It's macchiato. "Thanks." she smiled at him.

"Hn." They ate their lunch in silence, Sakura couldn't take it so she started making small conversations.

"You told me yesterday that you are a soldier. Then why are you here and not somewhere?" Sasuke looked at her. She noticed her emerald eyes. They were beautiful.

"Holiday." she mouthed an "O".

"So the dudes with you was your?"

"Comrades."

"You're not the talking type, huh." she heard a phone ringing. At first she thought it was hers. She brought out her phone and found out that there are no missed calls on her log. She looked at Sasuke. He was also checking his phone. It rang again. Sasuke answered the call.

"Food Court, dobe." she believed that she was talking to his friends. He hung up after saying his location. "Wow. What a friend." She felt a vibrate on her phone. Ino sent her a text message informing her that she's on her way to the food court.

"Uhm, Sasuke. My friend coming over. It is okay?"

"Hn. Naruto's also in the way."

"Really?! Cool! We can consider this as hanging out as acquaintances? Or something?" She laughed. Sasuke smirked at her laugh. It was a laugh so calming. So relaxing.

"Hey, Forehead!" Sasuke was surprised to see Ino. "Hey, pig!" Ino was getting closer to her table. She didn't notice that she knew who the guy sitting with Sakura is.

"Sakura-chan!" Sakura looked on the other side and waved at Naruto who was also getting closer at the table. She looked at Ino again who was now in front of the seat Sakura reserved for her. Ino froze when he saw Naruto and Sai. Sakura, Naruto and Sasuke are feeling the heavy atmosphere in the area.

"Ino."

"Sai."


Hope you enjoy the chapter! Just finished the story for like 2-3 hours! It's 1:20 am here in my country lol. I just want to update as soon as possible. *showers you with bacon*

I am thinking of creating a story where in Sasuke and Sakura is in the construction field (Engineering, Architecture or Interior Design) instead of Sakura taking medicine and Sasuke taking business management. Lol. Anyway, just inform me if there's something you want to clarify or if you find some grammatical errors. I'm willing to edit it! Goodnight!