A/N: Late! Really late! Sorry!
Final exams are in two days and I'm pretty nervous.
Short flashies on Saku's bf in this one but not that long... T.T The whole chap isn't as long as the previous one, either. Like I said, I've been bz. I feel like I have something else to say but I just can't put a finger on it. Oh well! Tell u guys when I find out.
Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto. Frankly, I 'm kind of glad I don't. Must be nerve wrecking.
ENJOY!
Sasusaku = Narrating
Sasusaku = Thoughts
Sasusaku = Inner thoughts
Sasusaku = Lyrics
"Good morning, you guys!" greeted Sakura, smiling cheerily as she entered class 205, where her friends were.
"Did you people win the lottery or something?" asked Shikamaru raising an eyebrow at the girls' bright faces.
"Of course not! Why? What's wrong?" Temari tried to stop smiling as she said this but, alas, she was not succeeding.
"You people look so happy," stated Shikamaru.
"Well, DUH! My long awaited date is today! And we're going to Saki's place," stated Ino. The girls nodded in agreement.
"By the way, did everyone pack enough for at least 3 days?" asked Temari. The blonde received nods from all her friends, some more enthusiastic than others.
BRIIIIIIINNNGGG!
The bell rang signaling the starting of lessons. Students started filling in the class. Their 'always punctual' teacher entered the class half an hour late. Because of that, they had free period(to their delight) while Kakashi spent the rest of his class reading his 'very educational' book.
Sighs of relief could be heard all around Konoha High during last period. Everyone was eager to end the day and go to spas, relax or just hang out with friends. Same goes for the group of friends out on the field. Since their last period was gym, seniors were to go for cheerleading or soccer practice. Those who didn't join either one had to run laps around the field.
"Okay, so the Annual Cheerleading Competition is in like, 4 months. That's might sound like a long way to go but trust me, other teams are working their butts off as we speak. So we have to prepare starting now," said Sakura to her fellow cheerleaders. The team was sitting on the bleachers while Sakura and Hinata were standing in front of them, as they were the captains.
"Even with the competition months away, we still have to practice for the game in two weeks time. So we'll start off simple. Starting with your daily diet," explained Sakura. Groans were heard from the girls sitting in front of her. Sakura inwardly giggled and continued with a stern tone.
"No more junk food, pigging out or any of that. Start eating more fruits and vege. Try going for a jog once a day. If I see any of you getting fat, I'll immediately order you to run 20 laps around this field. I'm not kidding. As for practices, starting next week, gather here after school. Practice will go on for about an hour or two, depending on how much work needs to be done. Questions?"
A few hands were raised.
"Jess?" Sakura nodded at Jess Figgins, a tall redhead.
"What about our routine for the game?"
"Good question. I've already gotten the first half of that done. The second half we'll figure out together during practices," Hinata answered for Sakura.
"What about you….er…..Aina?" Sakura made a mental note to memorize the names of the other cheerleaders as she nodded at a strawberry blonde.
"How about the uniforms? We're not using the ones we used last year right?"
"We'll think about that during practice too and no, we are not," Sakura answered.
The whole gym lesson was spent on briefing and a few simple stunts. By the time school ended, the cheerleaders were all sweaty and were in need of a shower. Same goes for the other students.
"Ready, people?" said Temari, getting in a black BMW 335i, the car she shared with her siblings.
"You know it!" exclaimed Naruto.
They were in the parking lot, getting ready to head over to the mall.
"Bye, you guys! I'll see you later," said Ino as she waved to her friends.
"Hope you have a nice time, Ino," said Hinata, getting in Naruto's Lancer.
After saying they're gioodbyes, the 6 cars drove out of the parking lot and off to the mall.
"Did you wait long?" asked Ino, alerting the male teen sitting on the bench of her presence.
Katsuo looked up from his sports magazine and smiled before replying.
"Course not. I just got here. Ready?"
"I was born ready. Mind telling me where we're off to first?"
The male smirked. "Where's the fun in that? Just wait and see." With that, he got up and walked off to the parking lot.
Ino pouted but followed him anyway.
"I love this place already!" exclaimed Sakura as they entered the mall. "The place is huge!"
"How about we split up in pairs? Boy and girl. We'll meet each other in the food court in 5 hours?" said Temari.
"5 hours? Who takes that long to shop?" asked Naruto, horrified.
"We do, you moron!" snarled Temari.
"Well, see you guys later!" Sakura grabbed Sasuke's arm, completely ignoring the two arguing blondes, and walked into the nearest store, Juicy Couture.
"They look good together, don't you think?" Tenten said slyly as she nudged Hinata lightly.
The pale-eyed girl smiled, agreeing with Tenten.
"Adios!" exclaimed Temari. She grabbed Shikamaru's arm and walked away.
"Better not waste time," said Tenten. She walked away with Neji.
"Well! I guess it's just you and me, Hinata! Let's go!" exclaimed Naruto. Hinata blushed and followed him.
"What do you think?"
Sasuke stared at what his companion was wearing. A white tank top and jeans. They were currently in Pull and Bear, their fifth stop. The raven-haired was sitting in front of the changing room with bags surrounding him, all belonging to either him or Sakura.
"It's okay, I guess."
Sakura scowled. "Would it kill you to be more specific?"
"Yes it would."
She groaned in exasperation and entered the changing room once again.
"Good to know you have good taste in clothes," stated Sakura as she watched Sasuke scan the clothes rack for any shirts that caught his eye.
At the moment, they were in Armani Exchange, their seventh stop. Sakura had already paid for her things and was studying Sasuke choose his. You have to admit, the boy sure knew what he was doing.
"You thought I have bad taste?"
"No! It's just that I usually see guys hate fashion and stuff and couldn't care less what they wore."
Sasuke just grunted in response. He grabbed a shirt in his size and went to the fitting room. Sakura watched his back as she sat down on a seat.
This brings back memories…..
I guess. Only difference is that we had to drag him to the mall. He hates shopping.
Yeah….
FLASHBACK
"Do I have to?" groaned a silver haired teen.
"Yes! Let's go," said his pink-haired girlfriend, who was practically dragging him against his will into a store.
END OF FLASHBACK
Doesn't hurt to have someone who doesn't mind trying on clothes that much.
Sakura was interrupted by the sound of the door opening. Sasuke came out, the shirt slung over his shoulders, and grabbed some of the shopping bags from their previous stops. Then, he made his way to the counter and paid for the shirt.
Momentarily shocked, for reasons unknown, Sakura froze on her seat. It was only when Sasuke raised an eyebrow at her did she snap out of her trance. Grabbing the few remaining bags, Sakura went over to the counter. After Sasuke took the bag from the cashier, the pair walked out of the store. They had another 2 more hours to kill.
"Can't believe they're late," muttered Naruto in annoyance.
"It's only been 5 minutes, Naruto. They could be walking slowly or something," stated Tenten.
"Or maybe, they're doing something….naughty," said Naruto slyly. Hinata's face immediately turned bright red at what Naruto was suggesting.
"If Sasuke heard you Naruto, you'd be dead," stated Temari flatly.
"Why would dobe be dead?"
All 6 teens turned to the direction of the voice. Sasuke stood with a blank expression with Sakura standing a little behind him. Both were carrying at least 3 bags in each hand.
"Nothing!" replied Naruto, hastily. If the Uchiha knew what came out of his mouth a few minutes ago, he would be dead for sure.
"Did you buy a whole store or something?" asked Temari, eyeing the logos on the many shopping bags the pair were carrying.
Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie, Lacoste, Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klien, Quiksilver, Roxy. God, they're worst than Ino, the blonde thought.
She received no replies as the two newcomers took their seats. Sakura asked as she scanned the menu. "What did we miss?"
"Not much really. Naruto was just suggesting things about you two," said Temari as she sipped her Mountain Dew.
"Temari!" wailed Naruto. "OUCH! What the hell, teme?" he almost shouted when he felt a pain on the back of his head.
The raven haired just shrugged before telling the uncomfortable looking waiter his order. After taking Sasuke and Sakura's orders, the young man immediately left. A few minutes later, their orders arrived.
While having lunch with her new friends, Sakura couldn't help but feel a little sad.
This was how it used to be back then, before everything, even if he was a killjoy.
FLASHBACK
"Oh my gosh! That is so true!" said Sakura, laughing loudly along with her friends.
"It's not!" protested the silver-haired teen sitting beside her. If you looked closely enough, you'd see a light blush appearing on his cheeks.
"Don't bother denying it, Highlights," teased an auburn-haired girl.
The silver-haired just scowled and looked away from his laughing companions, determined to keep whatever that's left of his dignity.
END OF FLASHBACK
Sakura slightly jumped when she felt a hand on hers. She looked up to see Temari's dark green eyes staring worriedly at her as if saying 'Are you okay?' Sakura gave the blonde a reassuring smile. The pink haired girl noticed Sasuke at the counter paying while the others were gathering bags. Sakura followed suit and picked up her bags. Just as she was reaching for Sasuke's things, a hand stopped hers. Sakura saw Sasuke smiling lightly at her. "I got it," he said. Sakura automatically smiled back gratefully.
He sure can be a gentleman when he wants to…
"We'll follow you from behind."
Sakura nodded at Neji as she got in her Audi. Shopping bags were piled up in the back seat. Her friends' cars weren't that different. Bags occupying the space in the back seat. Turning up the radio, Sakura started her car and drove out of the parking lot, the others right behind her.
"WOW!" exclaimed Naruto, gaping at the mansion in front of him.
"Come on, you guys. You all have your luxurious houses too," Sakura rolled her eyes as she locked her car. Stepping out of the garage, she searched for her house keys in her handbag.
"We do. But your place looks more of a fashion museum than a mansion," stated Temari.
The blonde was, in fact, quite right. The Haruno mansion was quite different than others. The exterior said it all. A feature that caught many people's eyes was the fountain in front of the main entrance. A model was posing on a small island in the middle of it while water shot out from the sides to the model. It was quite an eye catcher.
The group of friends entered their houses with their suitcase(s) in hand. Shopping bags were still in the cars.
"Make yourselves at home," said Sakura to her guests as they entered the building.
"Gladly," muttered Temari eyeing the grand wooden double doors near the marble staircase. The Haruno logo was carved into the wood beautifully.
Sakura, seeing this, explained.
"That's mom's work area. Acts like a home office and design studio. It's strictly off limits. Heck, even I can't go in there that often."
Temari nodded, understanding the fact that she was not to go 'exploring' or whatsoever behind those doors.
After placing her luggage on the floor, Hinata asked. "A-are there any staff around?" Sakura shook her head before answering. "I gave them the week off."
"So, Sakura, where are we staying?" asked Naruto.
"I've been thinking about letting you guys stay in the guestrooms. But hey, where's the fun in that. Right? So we'll all be sleeping in the basement."
"Can that fit us all?" asked Shikamaru.
"See for yourself. Leave your bags here." With that said, Sakura gestured to her friends to follow her as she made her way to the basement. The girl stopped in front of a door, which was a little less grand compared to the others. She twisted the silver doorknob and slowly descended the flight of steps. "Cool!" commented Naruto as he looked at the spacious basement.
The basement was practically an entertainment room. A 100 inch flat screen TV was placed at one corner of the area. There were a few beanbags and an L-shaped sofa in front of the TV. At another corner, there was a small kitchen complete with an island and a few stools. The area in the middle of the whole basement was empty. Well, basically, had no furniture other than a huge modern rug and a few matching cushions.
"We'll spend the night here. I got sleeping bags if they're ever needed. You can put your suitcases in a guestroom and change there too," said Sakura. The pink haired girl climbed back up the stairs. "I'll show you guys the guestrooms." The other teenagers followed her up.
"Here we are!"
Naruto stared at the two set of double doors in front of him. They were both next to each other.
"So we put our stuff in here?" the blonde asked. His newfound friend nodded in response before saying "Girls in this room," Sakura gestured to the first door "and boys in this one," she gestured to the other door.
"Settle down, change, whatever and I'll see you in the basement in a bit." Sakura walked off to the direction of her room, which was conveniently placed next to the girls' guestroom. Her friends entered their respective rooms to change into something more comfortable.
"Do you have any Mountain Dew, Sak?"
Tenten rolled her eyes at her best friend, who was currently ransacking the food cabinet. Sakura chuckled lightly from her place on a beanbag. "In the fridge."
Smiling gratefully at the pink haired, Temari opened the fridge and took out a bottle of her all time favourite drink.
They were all in the basement, occupied in some way and dressed for the 'occasion'. Sasuke and Naruto, both dressed in a T-shirt and cargo shorts, were in front of the TV, playing Need For Speed. Shikamaru and Neji, also in tees and cargo shorts were playing Shogi on the floor.
Temari, in a loose tank top and board shorts, was raiding the kitchen for junk food while her bestie, dressed in a tee and sweatpants, was watching Neji and Shikamaru(mostly Neji) play their game from the kitchen island. Sakura, in an oversized T-shirt and black short shorts, was texting Ino on a beanbag beside Sasuke and Hinata, in a T-shirt and capris, was watching the boys racing from her spot on the floor beside Naruto.
BEEP BEEP
Sakura looked away from the TV and looked at the text.
To: Forehead
From: Pig
In his car rite now! Hs add Pls ^^
Sakura texted Ino her home address before turning her attention back to the race which Sasuke was winning. A few moments later, her Nokia beeped again, signaling another text.
To: Forehead
From: Pig
OMW
Don't start anything without meh!
Rolling her eyes, the pinkette turned her attention to the boys beside her. They finished their 5th race, Sasuke beating Naruto…..for the fifth time.
"Wow, Naruto. You suck!" exclaimed Temari as she made her way to the four in front of the TV. Passing each of them a bottle of Mountain Dew, which they gladly accepted, she sat down on a beanbag behind Naruto, who along with Sasuke and Hinata, was sitting on the floor.
"You think you're so good?" snarled Naruto grumpily.
"At least she's better than you," reasoned Tenten, sitting on the L-shaped couch, Neji and Shikamaru right behind her.
"Wanna bet?" challenged Naruto, glaring at the blonde teen.
"Why not?" countered Temari, glaring right back.
Sakura felt her phone vibrate in her hand.
To: Forehead
From: Pig
Ur place in 2
Fully understanding the message, the pink haired girl turned to her friends, Naruto and Temari still bickering.
"Hold that thought, you guys. Ino will be here any minute. Whatever you do, do not trash my house."
As soon as Sakura said this, Naruto stopped glaring at Temari and asked her. "Where are you going?"
"Unlock the door for her, idiot." Just then, the doorbell rang.
"And that must be her." Sakura hurried up the stairs after one last warning. "Don't break anything, or else."
"Hey!" Sakura greeted her best friend. She looked over the blonde's shoulder and saw a white Toyota Camry Solara driving out of the estate. The girl turned her attention back to the blonde when said blonde sighed dreamily.
"That was like, the best date ever!" Ino squealed.
Sakura rolled her eyes and dragged the blonde to the girls' guestroom. Pushing Ino in, the pink haired girl said "Your things are in there. Change then go to the basement. Second single door next to the staircase. Can't miss it. See ya!"
Sakura closed the door and went back to where the rest of her friends were.
"I win again, loser!" shouted Temari. She just beat Naruto in a race for the 3rd time in a row. The blonde boy glared at the controller in his hands and muttered "Stupid thing. Won't do what I tell it to."
Sakura giggled at the sight in front of her. Temari doing a little victory dance, Naruto sulking Hinata trying to comfort him, the 3 guys looking pissed and Tenten smirking at Naruto.
"What is all this racket about?"
Everyone turned to the owner of the voice, who was dressed in a tank top and sweat shorts, walking down the stairs.
"And I love your place, Forehead. Reminds me of the one in Miami," commented Ino.
"H-how was your date, Ino?" asked Hinata.
Ino smiled slyly and picked up her pace to sit next to Tenten on the sofa. The girls surrounded her, eager to find the juicy details while the guys just hung around but close enough to listen in on the conversation.
"Okay, so first he took me to lunch at this new Japanese restaurant called Yoake. I found out that he's close to his Japanese heritage. Much closer than any of us are. Anyway, back to the subject. Then, we went to watch a movie. After that, we walked around at the park for awhile. And last, we went to his apartment t-"
"STOP!" shouted Sakura, Temari and Naruto at the same time. Ino glared at the three of them.
"If you guys are thinking what I'm sure you're thinking, no. We did nothing of that sort." The three teens let out a relieved sigh.
"So you guys had a heated make out session?" asked Tenten.
"Actually, I didn't kiss him…." stated Ino hesitantly. Things in the Haruno Mansion's basement were quite for about five seconds before…
"WHAT?" exploded Temari. She pressed her palm against Ino's forehead. "Are you sick or something?"
Ino slapped away Temari's hand. "Course not. How hard is it to believe that I didn't kiss the dude," she started. "Very," muttered Sakura. Ignoring the other girl's comment, Ino continued defending herself. "It's not like I kiss a guy on every first date."
"No. You do soo much more," stated Tenten, rolling her eyes.
"Whatever."
"W-why don't we do something else?" asked Hinata. The timid girl was not comfortable with the subject they were currently on and she was quite sure her face resembled a ripe tomato.
Hinata's suggestion worked. Almost immediately, the girls abandoned the topic and they all thought about what to do.
Suddenly, Naruto snapped his fingers. "Why don't we play Spoons?"
"Good idea!" exclaimed Ino. She paused for awhile as realization dawned upon her. "Wait. Did I just say that?"
Sakura shook her head as she went to get the spoons required as the rest sat in a circle in the middle of the empty area.
"U-umm. I don't think I wanna play," said Hinata.
"Aww. Come on, Hinata! Please?" Naruto tried persuading her. Blushing a whole new shade of red, Hinata managed to say "A-alright t-t-t-then."
A few moments later, Sakura returned with 8 spoons and they started. By the time the 9 teens decided to stop playing, which was after the 17th round, it was already 11.00pm. Everyone had at least 5 bruises, big or small, on their bodies each.
"Wanna do something a little less violent?" asked Tenten, who had almost 10 bruises on herself.
"STRIP POKER!" suggested Naruto rather loudly. His friends shrugged and they started playing. 1 hour later, none of them were fully naked yet, but then again, none of them were completely dressed either.
"Wow. It's already 1 o' clock," stated Naruto as he looked at the digital clock on the wall.
"Yeah. We've been doing this for hours," said Ino.
"Let's do something else. I don't really think I want to see anyone totally naked," said Tenten. Everyone agreed with her.
"Let's watch a movie!" suggested Naruto. He wasted no time searching through the DVDs for a good watch.
Shaking their head at the fact that the blonde didn't even wait for their response, the 8 teens made themselves comfortable in front of the TV. Temari and Tenten grabbed as much junk food as they can while Naruto inserted a DVD into the DVD player. Placing the junk food on the coffee table in front of the sofa, Temari and Tenten grabbed a cushion each and sat on the floor. Naruto went to sit on the sofa along with Sakura, Sasuke and Hinata after placing the DVD cover beside the TV.
As the movie progressed, one by one the teens started to feel sleepy.
"I'll get the covers," yawned Sakura. The pinkette opened a small door next to the stairs and grabbed 6 big covers before making her way back to her friends.
Naruto got up to put the DVD back in its cover while everyone else got comfortable. Switching off the lights, Naruto went back to the sofa and fell asleep next to a blushing Hinata. Same goes for all his friends.
A/N: There it is, folks! Hope it was enjoyable! Review! Next chap might take longer, BUT IT WILL COME.
Have a nice day! ^.^
