A/N: Yes I know the characters are OOC, but, let's face it, that's what makes it fun. :P

Disclaimer: Nothing is mine other than the idea of the story!

Sakura slowly turned to see who had interrupted. She instantly stiffened when she saw him. She couldn't help it. Even now, she still fears the many different ways he can ruin everything.

"Can I help you with something Sasuke?" Kimimaro asked indifferently. The moment Sasuke had entered his face had reset itself into the apathetic look he had mastered over the years. Inside, however he was furious and even a little protective the moment he saw Sakura tense. How dare he make her uncomfortable! I've finally found a hardworking intellectual who is absolutely perfect for the job, and Sasuke just has to come in here to try and ruin it! Kimimaro ranted mentally.

"Well, Kimimaro, you can tell me why you would want to work this delightful creature to the bone as your secretary when she would probably rather enjoy a nice three course dinner with me." Sasuke said with a smirk aimed at his brother.

"To be frank, Sasuke-san, I would much rather be worked to the bone by Kaguya-san than go anywhere with you." Sakura stated matter-of-factly, only barely restraining herself from smacking him. His arrogance had always bothered her, but the high school years were nothing compared to this Sasuke. She could hardly believe he took such a disrespectful tone, as well as hurtful words, towards his older brother. Not only that, he seemed to honestly believe she was going to swoon into his arms after he tried to make a decision for her.

"Besides, Sasuke-san, Kaguya-san's company is infinitely preferable to yours. He's polite, considerate, intelligent, and kind and that's just off the top of my head!" She blushed as she realized what she was saying, but continued. "You probably don't remember me, Sasuke-san, but your spitefulness is not easily forgotten. Whenever you were bored with the girls you were 'dating' you would pass the time by picking on me. Do you remember me now, Sasuke-san?"

"Who said I ever forgot you?" He said, pouting. "Come on Sakura. Don't be like this. Isn't that all in the past? I'm sorry if I hurt you back then. Can't we just start over?"

Sakura had to admit to herself that he did look very contrite. She gave in. "I guess that's fine." She sighed. "Just don't bother me at work."

She was taken completely by surprise when he hugged her. "Thank you Sakura!" He exclaimed. In that moment, three things happened. Sasuke smirked at Kimimaro, Kimimaro's eyes widened, and Sakura felt a hand on her butt.

Sakura's pupils dilated. She wanted to pretend it was her imagination so she wouldn't completely lose her temper in front of Kimimaro. However when the feeling did not go away in the next instant her mind shut down and she acted on the pure rage she was feeling.

"PERVERT!" She shrieked and promptly followed it up with a harsh slap to Sasuke's face. She could not believe Sasuke had groped her at all, let alone in the middle of what was a job interview with his brother. Even if they weren't blood related, they were still raised by the same man, under the same roof. How can they be so different from one another? She thought when her mind started to work again. Her thoughts then returned to her would-be boss. Damn it all to hell and back! I completely lost it in front of him and smacked his brother! Even if the little prick deserved it I doubt he'll want to hire me now.

For reason's she couldn't fathom her heart began to ache, but when Kimimaro got up and punched Sasuke, it started racing. The next thing she knew, it nearly stopped all together at the silver haired man's next words.

"Sasuke, first you come in here and interrupt an important meeting for your own selfish purposes. The next thing I know you're putting your dirty little paws on a woman who is clearly uncomfortable around you. Frankly, brother, you make me sick." Kimimaro said with his emotions in a mess. On the one hand he was shocked and slightly giddy at Sakura's rejection of Sasuke, but at the thought of Sasuke putting his filthy hands on her, his face clearly showed the disgust he currently held for him. However that look quickly and unconsciously melted into one of tenderness as he turned to Sakura "I apologize for Sasuke's behavior, Sakura-san. Are you alright?"

"Yes. I think so. I mean he didn't hurt me or anything." Sakura replied only to receive another shock in the form of Kimimaro's relieved smile.