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Married!

Wedding Plans

Sakura decided to wake up early to make breakfast, she also planned to look for a job. She was quite disappointed to see Sasuke in the kitchen with the breakfast ready.

"Geez, just when I thought I could make breakfast today."

"Good morning to you too." Sasuke greeted with a tone of sarcasm and Sakura just rolled her eyes .

"I thought you said I am a good cook and now you don't like me making breakfast?" He added

"No, it's not what I mean, I just wanted to be the one to make breakfast today to thank you for making me that chicken soup yesterday."

Sasuke just smirked "Let's just eat."

Sasuke made pancakes for their breakfast, he already started eating when he noticed that Sakura seemed to be looking for something.

"Looking for something?"

"Yeah. Pancake syrup."

"Sorry, you can't find anything like that in my house."

"Why?"

"I don't like sweets."

Sakura was shocked. Sweets? Why would anyone not like sweets!

"Are you serious? You don't like sweets!"

"Do I look like I'm kidding." Sasuke's face looked serious as usual.

"Sweets are the best thing in the world! So that means you don't eat chocolates?"

"Yeah. Why, you plan on giving me some?" Sasuke said with a playful smirk on his lips.

"I'm so not! Besides when I have chocolates, I don't share it to anybody else. I can share anything but not chocolates."

Sasuke finished his pancake, stood up and messed Sakura's hair.

"Hey! Don't try to make my hair look like a chicken-butt like yours 'cause it won't."

Sasuke glared at her but Sakura just playfully stick out her tongue, which made him smirked.

"I felt offended, but then I realized at least I don't have a pink hair." He said in a teasing tone. Sakura had her jaw dropped still not believing what he just said.

"Chicken-butt."

"Pinky."

"Chicken-butt."

"Pinky."

"Chicken-butt."

"Pinky."

"Chicken-butt."

"Pinky."

They teased each other as their faces forward into each other. Then they noticed their faces were just less than an inch close to each other, which made them finally stop their teasing and looked away at each other. Both blushed but Sasuke's was not noticeable unlike Sakura's whose whole face turned pink.

"Hey now your face has the same color as you hair, Pinky." Sasuke teased once more.

Sakura grumbled and just turned the other way to wash the dishes. Seeing this made Sasuke laugh.

'She's looks cuter when she's mad.'

'What's got into him today. Yesterday he was all Mister Nice and now?'


Sakura is sitting in the living room, writing her resume. Then Sasuke came down dressed for work.

"Hey, I gotta go now."

"Oh by the way Sasuke, I was actually planning to look for a job today. So the house will have nobody here for the day."

Sasuke got his keys from his pocket. He removed one from the key chain and handed it to Sakura.

"Here. It's a duplicate of the key here. You need to have one."

"Thanks."

"Don't forget, we'll be meeting Mom and the wedding planner after lunch. Just give me a call at lunch of your whereabouts so I'll just pick you up."

"Okay."

"Bye, Pinky." He teased with a smirk, which Sakura couldn't help but admire inwardly.

'If not only because you look good when you said that, I would get mad right now.'


Sakura was combing her hair in the mirror. She's wearing a black pencil skirt which goes a few inches below her knees, and a plain white shirt topping it with a black blazer, and of course matching it with black heels. Then her phone suddenly ringed. She got it and noticed it was an unregistered number.

"Hello?"

"Hello. Sakura?"

"Tenten is this you?"

"Yes, it's me. I'm using the office's phone right now. I've got good news for you. Mr. Neji here, heard about you and said he wanted to meet you here in the company and be sure to bring your resume."

Sakura was kinda shocked at first, but also happy of what the news.

"Really? Oh my God! I'll be there. Wait, but you don't have anything to do with this don't you?"

"Nope, absolutely nothing."

"How 'bout Hinata?"

"I think she also has nothing to do with this, because as of now she's out of the country she'll only be coming back tonight."

"Okay then. Thanks, I'm on my way."

Her college friend Tenten Hayashi is the secretary of Hyuuga Neji from Hyuuga Publishing Company, one of the biggest publishing companies in the country. It was because of Tenten that she met Hinata Hyuuga the twin sister of Neji. The reason why Hinata ended up being roommates with Tenten is kinda the same with Sasuke. (More of Hinata will be explained in the succeeding chapters)

She arrived at Hyuuga Publishing Company, and went at Tenten's cubicle.

"Tenten!"

"Sakura!"

The two friends greeted each other.

"Wait, I'll just call Mr. Neji."

"Sir Neji? Miss Haruno is already here…..Okay."

"He said you can come in. Good luck!."

Sakura smiled at her friend and went inside Neji's office.

"Good Morning Sir." Sakura greeted

"Good Morning Miss Haruno. Please have a seat."

Sakura take the seat in front of Neji's desk.

"You're a writer right Miss Haruno?"

"Yes Sir I am."

"Actually your name sounds familiar to me. But I don't think we've met before."

"Maybe it's because of your sister Hinata, she is actually a close friend of mine."

"Oh I see, I must've heard her talk about you. Well about calling you here Miss Haruno, can I please see your resume?"

Sakura handed him her resume. Neji looked at it but actually didn't read it after all, she'd still be given a job whether her resume is good or bad.

"Actually Miss Haruno, we're not in need of any applicants right now."

Sakura felt sad at hearing this but was also curious why she was called.

"Until that Uchiha called me and told me to give you a job." He muttered

"I'm sorry Sir did you say something?"

"I said..uh, however, our magazine is having some renovations and I think a new section would be right just for you. So I'm offering you to be in charge with the Love Advice section of our Kunoichi magazine. And since we publish our magazine monthly you don't have to be here everyday, you can do your job at home. Check our website for some letters from the readers and just have your work in soft copy then deliver it here. You may also need to comeback several times for some editing."

Earlier this morning…

Neji was still sleeping when he got a call from Sasuke.

"What is it Uchiha? This better be important, you just wake me up."

"Whatever Hyuuga. Anyway, I need you to do something."

"And why would I follow you Uchiha?"

"Because if you won't I'll tell your Dad that you were the one who caused the bump in his Cadillac because you drove it without his permission."

Neji gulped, knowing his Dad who loves his Cadillac so much, Neji could only think of the worst that could happen.

"Okay, what do you want?"

"I need you to give Sakura Haruno a job."

"Who is she? And we don't need any applicants right now."

"You'll know who she is soon. I don't care if you don't need any applicants just give her a job, but not as a janitor okay?"

"Fine Uchiha. So you have a girl now huh?"

"Whatever. Just do what I say Hyuuga."

Back to reality…

Sakura was shocked to respond. She blinked a few times.

"So are you gonna accept this offer? Miss Haruno?"

"I-I'm sorry Sir I-I was kinda spaced out. I would love to accept that offer. It would be a pleasure and an honor to work with you."

"Okay then, welcome to Hyuuga Publishings." They both stood up, and shaked hands.

"Thank you Sir!"

Sakura went out of the office, and had a told Tenten about the good news.

"So? Any good news?" Tenten asked

"I've got a job!" Sakura said keeping her voice in a low volume to not disturb others.

"Oh my God!" Tenten whispered

"I know! I just can't believe this!"

"I'm happy for you. I would really love to talk to you now, but I still got some work. Why don't we just have lunch together then, my break is after 30 minutes if you don't mid waiting."

"Aww, I'm sorry I've got somewhere else to go, but I would've really love to. This is just kinda important."

"It's okay."

"I'll make it up to you next time I promise."

"It's okay Sakura. Besides I think we can have lunch together more often since we work in the same company now."

"Totally!" Then her phone ring, Sasuke is calling her.

"Oh I gotta go now. Bye!"

"Ok. Bye!"

"Hello Sasuke?"

"Where are you? It's already my lunch break." He asked even though he knows where she could really be.

"I'm still here at Hyuuga Publishings. I'm on my way out of the building."

"Okay, just wait outside I'll be there."


Sasuke, being the gentleman that he is opened the car's door for Sakura.

"Thanks." Sakura thanked as she smiled.

Sasuke got into the car and they put on their seatbelts.

"Wait, before I forgot." He said while pulling out a box from his pocket. He opened it and very beautiful ring was seen.

Sakura was stunned by the beauty of the ring. It looks very expensive. The whole ring was studded with diamonds, the centerpiece was a bid diamond surrounded by small ones, and because of that even from a far you'd probably notice the ring because it's gleaming.

Sakura was still shocked and just keep staring at the ring. Sasuke got her hand and put it on her ring finger.

"It's our engagement ring. Dad gave it to me this morning, it's actually a family heirloom."

Sakura gasped still not knowing what to say.

"It fits you perfectly." She blushed at the boys' comment

"Wow! I-It's beautiful. I promise to take care of this. And don't worry I'll give this back once the deal is over."

Sasuke was the one who didn't respond this time. He was saddened when he heard the last sentence she just said.

'It's just a deal. It's just a deal.'

Knowing Sakura might notice his sudden change of mood, he started driving.


Sasuke take them into a very expensive looking restaurant. Beautiful chandeliers lighted the whole restaurant making the ambiance very beautiful. They were greeted by guy at the entrance and lead them to a table for two. Most people noticed Sakura's ring when they entered the restaurant.

"You know Sasuke, fries and burger are just fine for me for lunch." She whispered

"Don't worry Sakura, I'm paying. I'm your fiancé remember?"

"Thanks." She smiled, then his mood changed again because of that, he felt happy again.

They both looked at the menu, trying to pick their order. Sakura was shocked none of the prices goes less than 3 digits.

"Sasuke." she whispered again

"Hn?"

"I don't have any idea what to order."

"Okay, I'll just order for you. Just pick out your dessert."

"Thank you." She smiled again which fluttered his heart.

The waitress then greeted them and asked for their orders. Sakura then noticed the waitress constantly looking at her ring, and so she just put her hands in her lap.

"We'll have a bottle of Chateau d'Yquem Sauterne and two golden tigerfish ." Sasuke ordered then he motioned his hand at Sakura telling her to tell her order.

"And a Frrozen Haute Chocolate."

"Okay. Kindly wait for a few minutes for your orders to be served." The waitress then left them after they ordered.

"By the way Sasuke I have good news."

"Hn?"

"I've got a job!" she said cheerfully

"Really? Where?" he asked pretending not to know.

"This morning I got a call from Hyuuga Publishing Company and they offered me to work on a new section in their Kunoichi magazine."

"Congratulations. We should celebrate then."

"Sasuke, having lunch here is already a celebration for me. Don't worry I'm treating you when I receive my first pay check."

"I won't forget that." Sasuke mentally noted

After a few minutes their orders were served, they eat their meal and had some talk in between. Sasuke amusingly watched Sakura as she eat her dessert.

"You know watching me like that makes me think I look like a magician to you, you seem so amused." She said when she noticed the way he looked at her.

"Just eat, Pinky." He teased

"Chicken-butt." She teased back and continued eating her dessert. Unknown to them they are followed by some Paparazzo's all along.


After lunch they went at the Uchiha mansion to meet Mikoto and the Wedding Planner.

Sakura was once again astounded because of the mansion. Ever since that deal everything she sees seems all surreal.

They walked into the mansion hand in hand. They were greeted by the butler at the door, and by every servant they pass.

"Good afternoon Young Master. Good afternoon Miss Sakura, it's nice to finally meet you." And Sakura returned a smile.

She looked around the mansion which is decorated with very expensive looking furnitures, where some probably even came from other countries.

They went at the living room, and saw Mikoto talking with a woman who is about less than a decade younger than her. She's quite tall, has a fair skin and a black wavy hair which goes past her shoulders.

"I see you've finally arrived." Mikoto stand up from her seat greeting the two. "Have a seat both of you. I see you're already wearing the ring, it looks beautiful on you darling." She complimented Sakura with a big smile.

"Thank you." Sakura said also returning a smile. She then thought how different Sasuke was from her mother, he seems to be hiding everything and not to sociable while Mikoto always looks so happy and is very sociable.

"So, I'd like you two to meet the wedding planner Miss Kurenai Yuuhi. Miss Kurenai, this is my son Sasuke and his fiancée Sakura."

"Nice to meet both of you." Kurenai greeted as the two nodded, but as usual Sakura nodded with a smile.

For about two hours they've been talking about the plans for the wedding. Sasuke and Sakura keep on browsing some catalogue to choose what's-what for their wedding. Sasuke kinda let Sakura decided on most of the decorations. Sasuke feels bored and just want to get this over with. Luckily for him Naruto called and wanted to talk to him about business and about his plan.

"I'm sorry I have to go. Naruto called me he said he wanted to talk about the Uchiha-Uzumaki charity event this weekend. I'll just go with what Sakura decides about the plans."

"Okay then. Drive safely my dear."

"Sakura, I'll pick you up later."

"Okay."

Sasuke leave the 3 ladies with the wedding plans.

After another 2 hours they've finally finished talking about wedding plans. Kurenai left leaving Mikoto and Sakura alone. The two had some talk.

"I'm quite glad that there's only the two of us now so we can have some bonding, my dear."

Sakura smiled shyly.

"I noticed you and Sasuke are not quite affectionate in public. I only see the two of you hold each others hands, but I never saw you kiss even in the cheek."

This caught Sakura off guard especially when Mikoto said kiss.

"Uhm, it's just that we don't like doing those things in public like you said. We just want those things be kept with the two of us."

"I understand, but you should prepare yourself, especially tomorrow, some press people might request for the two of you to kiss and show some affection."

Sakura's eyes widened. 'Kiss! Kiss Sasuke in front of the press!' she blushed a little bit at the thought.

Mikoto laughed at her reaction "Don't worry, Sasuke will surely help you, besides we'll be there too. When things get out of hand I'll send the press out. You know sometimes they're just exaggerated and hysterical."

"Thank you Mrs. Uchiha, you've been so kind to me."

"I won't accept that if you keep me calling Mrs. Uchiha, I told you already to call me Mom."

"M-Mom."

Mikoto smiled at her. "You know Sakura, I actually should be the one to thank you." She said as she held Sakura's hands showing how grateful she is. Sakura's eye brows twitched in confusion.

"I saw yesterday, when you comforted him. It was the first time I saw him like that even since Itachi died. I could see that my son really loves you, for him to be like that."

Sakura's eyes saddened hearing Mikoto's last sentence. 'If you only knew.'

"I'm glad that he finally let go" Sakura answered.

"I see him smiling more often, and he seems happier nowadays, before if you see him smile you might think it's the end of the world since he rarely does that."

Sakura felt like her heart stopped, and she remembered Sasuke's smile last night.

"I'm really thankful and happy that he has you Sakura. Because of you I don't anything to worry about anymore, I know my son will be happy with you."

Sakura's heart sank, hearing those words from Mikoto when eventually she knows this marriage will come to an end, because from the very start it was never real, the marriage happening could be real but them, Sasuke & Sakura, it's just all pretend, it's just a deal.

She faked a smile to Mikoto, so the woman will not be suspicious.


"-and I suggest teme that you bring your fiancée to this event." Naruto said finally finished talking about the charity event which will be hosted by the Uchihas and Uzumakis.

"I really was planning to. Besides even if I didn't I'm sure my parents will ask me to invite her."

"I'm excited to meet her. I'm glad she agreed with your deal."

Sasuke didn't respond right away, whenever he hears the word 'deal' he kinda feels sad.

"Dobe, thinking that marrying her is just a deal makes me feel sad, because I think I'm already falling for her."

"What?" Naruto was shocked and couldn't believe what his best friend just said.

There was silence between them, Naruto still couldn't believe what he just heard but he knows, this is possible, and by looking at Sasuke every word he said in that sentence really came from his heart.

"So just tell me something about her. Is she beautiful?" Naruto said trying to ease up Sasuke.

Even though he wanted to leave that question hanging, knowing his best friend, he won't shut up until his questions are answered.

"She has fair skin, emerald eyes, and pink hair."

"Pink hair?"

"Yeah, and she says that's her natural hair color."

"Cool. Go ahead, tell me more."

"She's…she's got a very beautiful smile. A smile that could melt your heart, and take away all the bad feelings you have." Sasuke said while picturing her smile, which gave give a small smile in his face.

"I don't know how but, with her I feel like I can just tell her everything. I even tell her about me without even hesitating. She's really nice to talk with, and when she talks she can just make you feel that everything's gonna be alright. She really surprises me, a lot."

'She's really a one of a kind. Who wouldn't fall for her?'

"You really are falling for her. What are you gonna do about it?"

Sasuke sighed "I don't know."

Naruto noticed Sasuke's facial expression as he talked about Sakura. And he knows that Sasuke Uchiha, though we may not believe it has finally fallen in love. Everything he said about her came not from his mind, not from his mouth, but straight from his heart.


Sasuke went back to the mansion. But Mikoto insisted for them to join her on dinner since Fugaku still has work. Mikoto was the one who mostly talked, telling Sasuke what he missed when he was gone.

When the two finally arrived home, they said their goodnights to each other and went straight to their rooms. Sakura opened the lights, and saw a box on her bed. It was wrapped with a gift wrapper and has a red ribbon. She noticed there was a card. She opened it and it says…

Sakura

Congratulations on your new job. Do your best!

Sasuke

She wants to open the gift but decided to do it with Sasuke.

She knocked on his door and he opened it right away.

"Sasuke, what is this?"

"By the looks of it, I'm guessing it's a gift."

"I know silly, it's a gift from you."

"Well, why don't you open it."

"You shouldn't have bought me a gift, but thank you anyway. So I shall open it."

Sakura unwrapped the gift and saw that it was a MacBook. She was shocked at the same time very happy.

"Oh my God! Thank you! This would be such a great help for me for my job. Thank you so much!" she hugged Sasuke.

He couldn't be happier seeing her reaction. Sakura tiptoed wanting to give Sasuke a kiss on the cheek because of too much happiness, but suddenly Sasuke turned his face which made them...

…kiss….on the lips.

The two were shocked and immediately pulled away from each other.

"I-I..I-I'm sorry" the both said

"No, I'm sorry I was being so hysterical." Sakura said

"No, I'm sorry I wasn't careful." Sasuke said at the same time as Sakura

"No, really it was my fault." They said again in unison.

There was an awkward silence.

"Okay, let's just forget about this. It was just an accident anyway." Sasuke broke the silence

"Y-Yeah. We should. Yeah, j-just forget." She answered stuttering.

"Uhm, thanks again for this. I, uh, have to go. Good night."

"Good night."

Sakura came back to her room still thinking of the accident.

'How can I forget about that. It was my first kiss!'

Then what Mikoto said to her earlier came up to her mind.

'…some press people might request for the two of you to kiss…'

'Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God!' Then she just realized something.

'Oh no! At the wedding! I have to really kiss him at the wedding!'

'Calm down Sakura, it's just a kiss, it's just a kiss. A kiss won't make you pregnant. It's just like acting.'

She tried to calm herself, but eventually went hysterical again.

The two of them wasn't able to sleep well that night, both still thinking of the accident.


Preview for the next chapter…

In the news

"Sasuke, what do you think we'd be like after this deal. I mean, the two of us, if we suddenly see each other at the mall or in the streets, would we talk or at least greet each other or would we just treat each other like strangers?"

"Sakura, when that happens I want you to just treat me like a stranger. Once this deal is over, I want us to not have any communications with each other."

"W-why?"

'It's the only way I can forget about you.'


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