Konoha News Journal
Section 6:
Life & Love
Column 1:
The Love Doctor
Sakura Haruno
Surprises
A surprise can be many things, but the really great ones are ones kept in secret for quite a while. They get built up in the planner of such a surprise, and when all is relinquished, it is a great experience for both parties.
This shock can be many things. It could be a party, a planned trip, or that the person you've been after actually feels the same way. When this is found out, you get a bubbling feeling inside of you, and you never want it to go away for it brings you such joy.
Surprises are key in any relationship, for one without them would be a predictable courtship, and would be quiet boring, ending with heartbreak for the lack of action going on. But with surprises, there are bound to be lots of kisses, and lots of love and happiness.
It's a sure way to spice up any dull romance, and any partner is always left in awe after a surprise. It could be something they didn't know about you, or something mentioned above.
Most surprises are wonderful, but some can be bad. You could find something out about your significant other that you don't like, and it could either break your heart, or turn you off from such a habit or past experience.
When this happens, you must deal with the situation properly, and always with a smile. Tears will create trouble, and worry the other. If it comes to the point that you must break up, explain the reasons why, and don't leave it at the usual, "It's not you—it's me." This is much worse.
But otherwise, surprises won't always be happy and joyous, but the ones that are will be the things that you remember forever—the things you'll never forget.
The Deceptive Cynic
Chapter Three:
Surprise, Surprise
"Sakura, I've got another wedding for you." I sighed, but nodded, following Kakashi's commands and walking into his office. I smiled at the couple, but stopped in utter horror when I saw who was sitting there.
(and no, you losers, it wasn't Sasuke.
his Wikipedia page would have said if he was engaged, duh)
I stood in shock at the pair in front of me, and the onyx-eyed man smiled while his wife giggled from the sight of the grin. I rolled my eyes after the surprise and took them into my cubicle (I'm super amazing, but don't have my own office—la-me).
Once they were sitting down, I started to proclaim the obvious questions. "Names?"
"Itachi Uchiha and Hinata Hyuuga."
I looked up again, my eyes still in shock.
Itachi Uchiha?
The model, and brother of Sasuke?
Hinata Hyuuga?
The shy little girl from my high school, and the cousin of Neji, my best friend's husband?
What the hell?
"Date of marriage?"
"February 14th."
Valentine's day?
Three months from now?
Well they move fast.
(I'm still finding it cute.
Ish.
Whatever.
I would aw if I didn't hate this job so much)
"Your story?"
And this was the most sickening part, even though Hinata got hearts in her eyes and Itachi smirked smugly, looking up as if to reminisce on the day of their courtship.
Fuck me sideways.
Really.
Itachi cleared his throat while Hinata looked up, awestruck. "I was making a guest appearance on America's Next Model, and Hinata—though not one of the contestants—was working in make-up, and I found her much too cute to not ask out, so she agreed after some convincing—but really, who could deny me?"
These Uchiha are much too alike for their own good.
"A-And after a few months, our compatibility was far too great to ignore, so he proposed to me one night while he was doing a modeling shoot, showing off the latest fashion with alligator skin, and he stopped in front of everyone and showed the ring."
Really, I should find this cute.
Or in some way romantic.
But alligator skin?
Modeling?
I wouldn't even take a second glance at a model (in the romantic sense, anyways—the physical attraction is a tad hard to ignore), for I would just presume he was gay.
And Itachi's way too pretty to actually be settling down.
With a girl.
Really.
And what was that in the tabloids the other day with him and his best friend Deidara? That has to mean something.
"Why you came here?"
Itachi smirked again, pulling his leg up upon his other one. "Well, you see, my brother happens to talk about you quite a lot..."
Someone. Shoot. Me.
"Bad day?"
I turned my head and rolled my eyes, grabbing the mocha cappuccino in front of me and taking a long swig, trying to make myself believe that he really isn't here in front of me.
"What do you want?"
He smirked. "You sound awfully glad to see me."
"I do? Because, really, I'm not."
"Are you always this blunt? And sarcastic?"
I shrugged. "It would appear so."
"Your honesty hurts me."
"Join the club."
"Well—"
I sighed. "Just tell me what you want. I do have to get going."
"Where are you going?"
I gave him an irritated look. "What makes you think that's your business?"
"It isn't."
"Right."
I started walking out of the small café I entered so I could get myself an energizer before crashing at Ino's so she can spill to me about her latest break-up with what's-his-face. It's too hard to remember them now-a-days.
But he stopped me by grabbing my arm, making my coffee spill a little bit. "Shit," I cursed when it went on my arm. Although there was no material clad on the skin, it still burnt more, causing me to hiss in pain.
He quickly put a napkin on it, muttering a quiet apology. "Look, I didn't come here to annoy you."
"Wait, you found me? As in it wasn't a coincidence that you were here the same time I was getting caffeine?" He shook his head and I groaned in annoyance. "Seriously, Stalker, what's up with you? Didn't I tell you I didn't want to see you again?"
He smirked. "I just heard that when you cover a wedding, you get all aspects of it. So I thought I'd save you the trouble of hunting me down." He looked smug now, as if he had done this wonderful deed and has pleased me greatly.
Yeah. No.
"I have a few more weeks until I have to get into detail on your creepy brother and his all-too-giddy girlfriend."
He raised an eyebrow. "Weren't you and Hinata friends in high school?"
"Kinda. Like, school friends. Ish. Whatever though. Your brother is still really creepy, and questionably homosexual."
He snorted. "I know for a fact that he isn't."
I snorted right back. "Yeah, keep telling yourself that buddy." When he just sighed, I looked up at him and furrowed my brow. "Right, is there any other reason you're holding me up?"
"Not really, but I do have a proposition for you?"
I groaned in aggravation, wanting to get out of their as soon as possible. "And it would be…?"
"My brother and Hinata are having an engagement party tomorrow, and I want you to come as my date."
I choked on my own spit. "Um, no. First off, that's just not how you ask a girl out. I mean, really. And secondly, I have to go there to report. I have no time to mingle with other Uchiha's as your self-proclaimed date."
"You don't have to get information. And how the hell am I supposed to ask a girl out? Shouldn't you just automatically agree?"
I sighed. There was just no stopping this guy. "Why yes, I do, for I have this thing for a job. I don't have a rich father who gives me money all the freaking time. And if you didn't already realize, I'm not like most girls, so this simplistic way of asking me out is truly hurting your pride, and my ego."
"You don't know what you're talking about, and I know you're not like most girls. That's why you have to come with me."
I smiled bitterly. "Good luck with that loverboy." I took another long swig of my going-cold beverage and flipped my hair, making sure it wasn't sticking to my red face—out of anger, of course. "Look, as much as this rendezvous has been fun, I really must get going. I've got a hot date with ice cream."
"So it really has been a tough day?"
I rolled my eyes. "For my best friend it has. Now if you'll excuse me—"
"So I'll pick you up at eight?" I didn't answer, so he tried, "So that's a yes?" I walked out before I could retort, afraid of what my own answer would be.
YO. It's late. Whatever.
This isn't annoyingly cliché, is it?
I'm really trying here people.
I couldn't find an idea, and then this came to me.AND I'M HALF WAY DONE WITH MY CHAPTERS THAT MUST BE UP BY THURSDAY!
Yo, this is terribly exciting.
Now I'm going to stay up till four in the morning to finish most, and then leave to for tomorrow.
I'm truly amazing, right?
Oh, and the ItaHina, um, right, just don't even ask.
IT'LL WORK OUT.
Chyeah.
