AN: Thanks for all the reveiws everyone:) Enjoy this Chapter.

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Sakura thanked Neji for the drink with a sweet smile. He didn't take the seat next her, instead he leaned on the bar making sure his shoulder brushed against hers. She was taking a sip of her drink when Neji was pulled away from the bar. Catching Sakura by surprise she turned to see Kiba, Shikamaru and Sasuke standing in front of Neji not looking all to happy. She couldn't hear what they were saying because the music had been turned up. By the looks on their faces she could tell it wasn't a friendly conversation.

She watched the four young men carefully. They all had changed too after seven years, of course that's to be expected. It was then that she saw them as men instead of just male friends or comrades. These were men wanting her and her wanting such a man. To be honest she never really thought any of them liked her more than a friend. Especially Sasuke, he even told her years ago that they could be nothing more than friends. But here he was jealous of another guy.

She couldn't help but watch them. She was a little confused by their behavior, but knew all to well what they wanted. She let a small giggle slip out. 'I can't believe I would this affect on them, of course it doesn't help that I flirted with them like I did and offered them casual sex. I wonder what they would think I they found out I was still a virgin after seven years.' She thought to herself. Her attention then turned back to the four men.

Kiba, his short dark brown hair spiked with his dark animal like eyes. He was dressed in blue jeans and a black shirt. He had always been the simple type when it came to fashion. But even simple he looked good. In the past he had been there on many occasions when Sakura was at her lowest. He would give her a reassuring hug and small pep talk, ending with a quick pat on a back and smile. Sakura couldn't help but giggle at the memory of Kiba when he was trying to be supportive. He had good intentions, but they never really did the trick. She couldn't help but notice the wild in him had tamed just a little over the years.

Shikamaru still had his signature haircut tied back in a spiky pony tail. Majority of the time he had that same bored-with-the-world look on his face. He wore a pair of black jeans, with a tight white beater under his black mesh shirt. She couldn't help but notice how his chiseled muscles were very visible. He was so lazy, sometimes even more than Kakashi. But he was a genius. He was always willing to help his friends though in there time of need. He was the one after all who helped her train for the chunin exams. His face tonight caught her by surprise in was a look of jealousy and lust.

Then there was Neji. He was dressed in his black slacks and a button down white long sleeved shirt. Of course he kept the first few buttons undone revealing a small portion of his chiseled chest. It was like he was purposely teasing, making you want to rip off is body, and it worked well. His dark hair was longer than before and the same old wrap that covered his marked forehead. He was the one she never really got to know all that well. They never spent the time to get to know each other. But even with her little knowledge of the Neji seven years ago, she could still see that his once cold demeanor and warmed somewhat. He still sat with same unresponsive look, but he seemed to laugh more and make simple conversation. This is something she hardly ever saw before.

Last Sasuke, he had changed more than Sakura knew. Tonight he was wearing simple blue jeans and a dark blue shirt that brought out the slight blue tint to his black hair. The first night she saw him she could see that he had changed. His eyes were a little softer and his cold expression had all but disappeared. But what was it about him? Why would he change his mind after so many years? She knew him well but he still confused her on many occasions. She found him very attractive, but after he declared they would be nothing more than friends.

She continued to watch the faces of the men, carefully taking in every detail. All of sudden two arms wrapped around her waist snapping her out of her daze. She could feel a warm body pressed gently against her back. She glanced over shoulder, she stop when she saw a senban; she didn't need to see his face to know who was.

"Is there something I can help you with?" She asked as a sly smile crossed her face.

"I could think of a few things you could do" He said seductively, whispering in ear.

"Is that so?"

"I really just wanted to give you a birthday hug"

"Well aren't hugs usually given from the front" She questioned pulling from his embrace and spinning around on her stool to face him.

He gave a little chuckle. "I didn't think you mind. So why don't we talk about what we can do for each other."

"I don't think you can handle me" She said

"Well let's find out" He said placing his arm around her pulling her into him.

She looked at him and knew exactly what he wanted. That look in his eyes is not unfamiliar to her. She seen it in the eyes of men she'd seduced in the past. She got up from her seat not letting him take arm loosen and she pushed the front of her body to his.

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"I don't think you have any right telling me what I can and cannot do with Sakura." Neji stated.

"I don't care what you think." Kiba growled.

"I say we let her decide, since you three don't have a chance I'm not too worried." Sasuke said

Kiba was just about to yell at Sasuke when a head of spike blonde hair appeared next to them. "I don't know why you guys are fighting; besides you were to busy arguing Genma putting his moves on her." He said pointing over to Sakura. They shot there heads up only to find Sakura with her body pushed up against his. Anger was building fast, while Naruto just laughed at them.

Sakura putt her arms around his neck and whispered in his ear.

"Genma do you want to take me, right now, right here." She said seductively breathing down his neck. She felt his grip tighten around her and knew she had him where she wanted him. She grazed her lips down his jaw line until she reached his lips. "Wouldn't you just want to lean me over this stool and have your way with me?" She heard a slight groan escape his lips. Her lips were barely touching his. "Unfortunately like I said before" She started making her voice sexier than ever. "I don't think you could handle me." With that she licked his bottom lip and ceased the senban that was now hanging loosely. She stepped back from him quickly and gave him a devilish smile, flicking his senban from one side of her mouth to the other. He just stood there unable to say anything. She could barely hold the laughter. She quickly turned from him and walked away.

Kakashi watched the little show she put on for Genma. He caught her eye when she turned and gave him wink and a smile that seem to say he-never-stood-a-chance. He knew all to well what Genma had just gone through.

"Wow she's good, just look at him" Anko said laughing. Laughter once again broke out amongst the table.

"Well she is good at that isn't she?" Naruto said watching Sakura. The men just stood and watched her saunter off like nothing happened.

"How about if all take her on date and let her decide that way." Shikamaru said flatly drawing all eyes on him. "It's just too troublesome to fight like this" He sighed.

"All right then, may the best man win." Kiba said

Sakura made her way back to the table where the remainder of her friends were sitting. She sat down next to Ino. "Man they won't leave me alone." She said taking the senban out of her mouth.

"Well no wonder when you keep throwing yourselves on them like that." Ino said irritated.

Sakura looked at Ino a little surprised by what her friend was accusing her of. Sakura looked at Hinata for an answer. Hinata just mouthed "Sasuke". Sakura then understood.

"Listen Ino, I don't want Sasuke. I am sorry if you that. But you know just as well as I do that he is more like a brother to me now." Sakura explained.

Ino looked at her unsure is what she was saying was true. "So then you'll leave him alone."

"I promise, besides I wouldn't want to lose our friendship over a guy."

"What about Neji?" Tenten asked.

Sakura looked at Tenten. 'Not her too' She thought.

"Do you promise to stay away from him too?" She asked soundly a little irritated.

"Okay Neji too." She smiled

"See what did I tell you." Choji said laughing. Just then the missing five men returned to the table. Kiba quickly beating the other three to the seat next to Sakura. Sakura couldn't help but giggle. She could see how irritated Neji, Shikamaru and Sasuke were at the lazy jonin. Of course Shikamaru went right to the point.

"Sakura would you like to go out tomorrow night." He said with a slight grin.

Before Sakura could answer Ino butted in. "Yeah, it's about time Shikamaru you haven't had any action in a long time" The whole table broke out laughing at his expense, except Sakura who just looked at him with a smile. A slight tinge of red crossed his cheeks and he quickly lowered his head staring at the table.

"What a drag"

Then he felt a hand on his leg and shot his head up and looked at Sakura.

"I would love too" She said smiling.

He returned a quick smile and turned his attention back to his drink. Not before he caught a quick glimpse of the jealous faces glaring at him.

"So which one do you think will win his one?" Gai asked

"I think Sasuke has a good chance, she was infatuated with him." Anko said.

"Yeah but this is different, you just have to look at her to see that. She has a lot of wounds that need mending that only a good man can mend" Kurenai said.

"That is why I say Shikamaru will win this one." Asuma said with a grin.

They all looked at him a little confused. Even Kakashi gave him a questioning look.

"Are you kidding me, as lazy as he his." Genma said sitting back down at the table.

"Hey where'd your little friend go?" Anko asked.

"I don't know I think I lost her somewhere." He said putting another senban in his mouth. "Besides I don't think any man has a chance against that vixen"

"You're just mad because she seduced the great Genma and there was nothing you could to about it." Kurenai said giggling.

Genma just slouched back in his chair. "Yeah whatever"

"What make you think Shikamaru has a shot? I agree with Genma he is on the lazy side." Kakashi asked interested in hearing an explanation.

Asuma just chuckled. "Actually him being lazy is the reason. He won't just rush in, he'll take it slow. He won't try and jump her the first chance he gets"

"Well it's gonna be kinda hard not to just jump her. I would put my money on Kiba" Genma said.

"Hell if we're betting money I'm going with Sasuke." Anko added.

"I think Neji has got the upper hand here. Woman are always throwing themselves at him." Gai said.

"Alright then, one weeks pay. The winner will be decided in two months. That's when Sakura goes back to work I hear. That should be plenty of time." Asuma said lighting up a cigarette.

"Agreed" The other three said in unison.

Kakashi just shook his head and drank his sake. 'It's gonna be an interesting two months' He thought to himself.

The rest of the night went smoothly. Before long Kiba managed to sit on the opposite side of Sakura, where he took the advantage to flirt with her. He also managed to run off any other guys that attempted to take their shot at her. Tenten and Ino did their best to distract Neji and Sasuke. By the end of the night everyone was pretty well wasted. Sakura was escorted home by Naruto and Hinata warding off any unwanted suitors. Of course Shikamaru, Kiba, Neji and Sasuke all decided they had to tag along. Also meaning Tenten and Ino went with. Of course both Neji and Sasuke began to get irritated by them.

Sakura quickly found her way to Shikamaru. "So what time are we going out?"

"Well I thought I would pick you up around 6pm." He answered.

"Alright, 6pm it is then." She smiled.

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The next day around lunch time the men all met at Ichiraku's for their weekly Saturday lunch. Of course today things were a little more tense than usual.

"So Shikamaru where do you plan on taking Sakura" Naruto asked while they waited for their food.

Grunts of displeasure could be heard from across the counter. Shikamaru just shrugged his shoulders.

"So what got into Ino and Tenten last night they wouldn't even let you two out of your sight." Naruto now turned his attention to Neji and Sasuke.

"I have no idea" Sasuke sighed.

"Well they made Sakura promise to stay away from you two." Choji stated.

"They what!" Neji and Sasuke said as they stared at Choji. Kiba just broke into uncontrollable laughter.

"Yeah they were jealous that you two were chasing her." Lee added.

"Just wait until I find Tenten" Neji growled

"I can't believe Ino would that" Sasuke said growing more angry just thinking about it.

"I think it's hilarious you two are on short leashing and don't even know it" Kiba said trying to stop laughing. "I guess it's just down to me and lazy here then"

"Not if I can help it." Sasuke said quickly jumping off his stool and heading out of the restaurant. "Are you coming Neji, I can guarantee Tenten's with her." He yelled back over his shoulder.

That was all it took the angry Huuga to follow with out and argument.

Naruto watched as the two stormed off.

"Kiba when's Shino suppose to get from his mission." Choji asked.

Kiba finally stopped laughing long enough to answer. "He should be back in two days. Too bad he had to miss last night."

"I am sure he'll all about when he gets home." Naruto said.

"Here you go" Ayame said setting down their food. She looked around for the absent two men.

"Just leave it I am sure one of us will eat it." Choji smiled.

"Us as in you" Shikamaru said

"Either way" Choji said now with a mouth full of food.

"Here you can have mine too" Shikamaru said pushing his bowl to him and getting up.

"Where are you going?" Naruto asked slurping up his ramen.

"I have things to do." He said walking out under the canopy.

"Hey Shikamaru" Naruto yelled

Shikamaru looked back. Barely able to catch the box that was being thrown at him.

"Sakura forgot them last night I figured you could return them to her" Naruto said grinning ear to ear. "Who knows maybe they'll come in handy?"

Shikamaru stared at the box of condoms in his hand.

"Yeah like he need's those, he doesn't have a chance" Kiba said eyeing the lazy ninja.

Shikamaru ignored the comment, shoved the box into his pocket and walked away.

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Ino, Tenten and Hinata were walking downtown heading for the clothing store.

"Hey look its Neji and Sasuke" Tenten said waving at them.

"They don't look very happy do they" Hinata said

"Hi Sau….."

"What the hell is your problem!?" Sasuke asked angry as ever.

The three girls were taken back by the rude greeting.

"What are you talking about?" Ino said now annoyed.

"Who do you think you are telling Sakura she can't go near me?"

Ino froze.

"Well what do you have to say?" He demanded an answer.

"I….I just thought we were kind of seeing each other" She finally muttered quietly not wanting him any madder at her then he already was.

"We have never dated and we will never date. If you think you can go around scaring girls off well then think again!" Sasuke yelled.

Tears began to build in Ino's eyes. She just hung her head down. Tenten quickly went to tend to her now crying friend.

"You have no right to talk to her that way!" Tenten said

"Same goes for you Tenten" Neji said glaring at her.

Her eyes widened "Neji"

"If I find out either of you do anything to persuade Sakura otherwise……………You don't even want to know what will happen." Sasuke said.

"WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT SAKURA!?" Ino yelled tears still flowing. "WHAT MAKES HER SO SPECIAL"

The men just looked at her and turned and began walking away.

"ANSWER ME"