I'm here! (WE) I mean we. Hehehe my bad! This is neon kun by the way… oh yeahh we're updating early because of a word we have to keep. It's supposed to be this week right? Hmm oh well… anyways, here you go… (It's supposed to be long too) is it?


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Disclaimer: From what I know, neither of us, or anyone for that matter, owns Naruto, right? (right)

Chapter 4: What's the title again? (Tension Arises!) Oh right… I'm hungry XD


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Sasuke was patiently waiting for the two gals. He was both relieved and nervous. He was relieved because Sakura seemed to do fine. And from the looks of it, his mom was very happy with her around. Not to mention, excited. And that is one reason why he is nervous. Her over enthusiasm and the fact Sakura is with her right now.

"Hope mom won't say anything about my secret…" he thought as his anxiety rose. He continued to daze out when he heard Sakura's melodious voice. Yup, that brought him to reality all right. As he looked at Sakura, he gaped and tried to hide the blush that crept his face. Because, there in front of him, was Sakura with the beauty that could put the most beautiful flower in shame. She was wearing a crimson red kimono with violet obi. Her hair was in a messy bun. She had light make up, and light red lipstick. Seems his mom had fun giving her a make over.

"Sasuke…kun… uhmm…" she blushed, not really knowing why. Maybe it was because the said person was well, staring at her. She could feel the intense gaze he was giving her.

"Looks good on you" he smirked. He looked really hot and earned an even darker blush from the pink haired medic.

"uhmm thank you very much… let's go?" she felt herself stutter. For some reason her heart beat faster. And a tad bit of happiness from the compliment he gave.

Mikoto just watched the two from the side with an amused look. She didn't want to ruin the moment,

"Wish I had a camera" she thought giggling inwardly.

They then said their goodbyes to Mikoto, bowing before they took their leave.


Tsunade's Office

"Good work, Itachi. You may take your leave" the blond drunkard smirked, sensing he was in a hurry. Itachi quickly bowed and left the vicinity. There is only one reason,

FLASHBACK

Itachi went home to inform his parents about a mission he was to take. It would take

only a day. Therefore, he would be back the next day. The moment he took step in the house, his mom greeted her with a wide smile. He cocked an eyebrow. Curious to what's happening, he was about to ask when she beat him to it,

"Itachi! Sasuke found an injured, but pretty, girl! And he seems to be interested in her!" she smiled, "I'm really glad Sasuke is really happy.

Hearing this, he grew curious of who had captured his brother's heart.

"She has pink hair, you know. It's really rare to see that kind of color"" Mikoto said with a hint of curiosity.

"Wait mom, do you, by any chance, know her name?" Itachi asked curiosity getting the better of him especially when she mentioned, 'pink hair'.

Mikoto was taken aback by the sudden interest. She decided to just answer Itachi's sudden question,

"Well, I believe her name was Haruno Sakura"

If Itachi was surprised, he sure didn't' show it. But he really was. His mouth talked for him,

"I would like to see this girl"

"Sorry Itachi but she's still out cold maybe tomorrow" Mikoto smiled.

"Oh I see… well, I just dropped by to say I have a mission and I would return tomorrow anyways…" Itachi acclaimed and left.

"WELL GOODBYE" Mikoto shouted at his retreating form with a smile. It wouldn't be Itachi if he did say goodbye.

END OF FLASHBACK


Sakura and Sasuke arrived at the Hokage's office. Sasuke knocked on the door and waited for the approval.

"Come in" Tsunade said her voice clearly showed she was bored. They entered the vicinity and it was funny to see the Hokage's face as it turned to a shocked one from a bored one.

"Sakura…" she muttered I a motherly tone. She wanted to hug her at the spot but stopped herself.

"Tsunade shishou I'm back…" Sakura said with a genuine smile on her soft lips.

"Welcome back Sakura…" she glanced at Sasuke, "Sasuke will you please wait for Sakura outside?"

Sasuke nodded in understanding. He bowed and left the room. He took note that Tsunade was really happy to see her student. Even though it was clear she tried to hide it.

"Tsunade shishou, I missed you!" Sakura hugged her sensei and felt some tears in her eyes. Even though she was trained to restrain her emotions, there are times she has to let it in. after all, she is still a human being.

"What happened, Sakura?" she asked returning the hug.

"Well… I'm doing quite fine actually. Sasuke kun helped me and the Uchiha family was pretty nice" Sakura explained breaking the hug, "You know, I really like them"

Sakura, about four parents…" she looked at the pink haired medic with seriousness.

"They… uhm… di…died…" it came out as a whisper, but Tsunade heard it clearly. She felt bad for the gal and decided not to push the subject any further, at least not yet.

She'll tell me when she's ready" she thought.

"Sakura, I think you should stay with the Uchiha's for the meantime" she sat on the table and crossed her hands.

"Besides, I don't think they won't mind. You are given four weeks of rest and you are not allowed to decline. This is an order, as a medic and Hokage. Understand?" she made it clear and left no room to argue. As much as Sakura resented this, she has to obey. She knows the wrath her sensei could bestow, furthermore, she used the tone, which she uses only when she is truly serious.

Sakura nodded,

"Yes, I understand" she knows there isn't any other way to make the blond change her mind. It would only be futile.

"That is all. I would need to talk to you regarding the mission but that could wait for now. I have a lot of work to do and if I don't finish it, I would never hear the end of Shizune's complaints" she signaled Sasuke to enter the room, "Sasuke, enter"

He did so after a few seconds,

"Yes Hokage sama?"

"Sakura will stay at the Uchiha compound for the meantime. And I am entrusting her to you" she smirked.

Sakura blushed a deep shade of red,
"What is shishou saying?" her mind stirred.

"Sasuke kun, let's go… shishou is busy" she said nervously.

"All right…" he cocked an eyebrow.


"I'm back"

"Welcome home Itachi" Mikoto welcomed the prodigy, "You're back early"

"Easy mission" he replied.

"That's expected. Oh yeah, the girl I was telling you, Sakura, woke up!" Mikoto beamed.

He suppressed the urge to dash inside the house and looked for the pink haired girl, it wasn't him to do that anyways,

"That's good" he replied.

"She's not her though… she went to the Hokage's and Sasuke came with her" she explained, "Did you see them by any chance?"

Itachi felt disappointed, but he didn't show it. But what really infuriated him was that Sasuke is with her. Knowing that he has taken interest in her made him mad and now this? Things aren't helping,

"I didn't see them"

"Oh…" she groaned in disappointment, "Anyways, If you're not tired, help me in the kitchen will you?" she didn't let the prodigy reply and dragged him in her territory.


"Sasuke kun… would you mind if we take a walk?" she asked with a smile.

"Sure… I don't mind" how can he refuse that damn smile?

They went to the park and passed trees. Sakura trees to be exact. They came to a halt in front of a beautiful lake. The still blue water's sight was breath taking. It was glistening thanks to the mighty sun. (nyahahahaha)

Sakura sat down in front of a cherry blossom tree and leaned on it. Sasuke did the same. The looked peaceful.

Sakura reminisced her childhood. Her parents brought her here when they have no missions. It happens rarely but she treasured every moment. The memory made her sad.

Sasuke noticed this,

"Something the matter?"

"Um… no I'm okay… I just…Oh I just missed them" Sakura cried out. Tears leaked from her emerald orbs.

Sasuke was taken aback by Sakura's sudden outburst but decided to comfort her. He hugged her as she gripped on Sasuke's shirt and cried on his chest.

Sasuke noticed that Sakura had stopped crying and instead was hiccupping and sobbing a little,

"What's wrong?" curiosity getting the better of him.

"It's my fault…. My parents…. Died… my fault…" her voice was raspy from crying.

"Sakura, I have no idea what had happened. But it's wrong for you to blame yourself of the incident. They won't be happy" Sasuke said with a soothing smile, which he rarely shows.

"Sasuke thank you" she tried to smile but cannot do it.

"I don't know if I can be much of help, but…" he hesitated. He was never good with words in the beginning, "I'm here to listen"

He stood and offered a hand, which she gladly took. She smiled. Small as it is, he was glad she smiled,

"I was right. You really are such a kind person. I wonder why they say you're an ice block" she playfully said and smiled. He turned his head away,

"Let's go. I think you need to rest, besides mom is surely looking for us by now" he acclaimed and held her hand. She blushed at the contact but followed him nevertheless. And as the journey lasted she finally intertwined hers with his.


Nyahahahahaha done with this chappie. It's longer than the others. But don't complain to me if it's not too long for your liking. This is the chappie sab chan gave me. Took me two days to fix it! Nyahahahaha anyways…

PLEASE REVIEW please? For my effort! I wasn't able to watch mirmo de pon because of this fic… sobs sobs…. NYAHAHAHAHAHA neon kun

Please review. Hope you like it… sab chan (BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA) too much sweets for neon.