A/N - I'm soo sorry I missed my upload last week! I was quite busy with school and I had major writer's block. So, to make it up to you, I here give you 2 chapters! Also, thanks so much for the feedback!

24 - I'm very happy to hear that! I thank you for following and I hope you stay!

Kaelin - Don't worry, he'll work hard! I promise you, he isn't going to get her that easily! Although I've always been a VERY hardcore SasuSaku shipper, I still can't help thinking Sasuke was a bit of a bastard. For now, I'm taking things slowly. I really wanted to try and keep him as IN character as possible.

Storyteller POV

Ready, set, go!

Sakura is the first one to attack. Grabbing her kunai, she runs towards Sasuke. Sasuke, however, quickly pulls out his own making the two kunai's clash together. Sakura jumps back several feet.

"Don't tell me that's all you've got?" Sasuke says with a smirk on his face.

I'll wipe that stupid smirk off your face! Sakura thinks to herself.

"Oh, don't worry! You haven't even seen the beginning!" And with that, Sakura punches the ground beneath her, making Sasuke jump. However, the ground is cracking so quickly, Sasuke has to jump back several times to avoid sinking into the ground. A cloud of dust fills the air, making Sasuke unable to see. So much so, that he almost misses Sakura jumping through the dust, ready to attack him. However, he quickly regains composure. Hmph, maybe I underestimated her. Sasuke's mouth turns into the ever-so-popular "Uchiha-smirk" and teasingly says: "Nice move. Almost had me there. But now, it's my turn!"

And with that, he activates his sharingan.

At the same time in the Hokage's office

Naruto is standing and talking with Kakashi.

"Everything is going fine right now, Kakashi."

"How about Sasuke? How's he holding up so far?"

"Well…. He's still a little closed and doesn't really talk to that many people. Although, I think something is going on between Sakura and him."

At this, Kakashi raises his one eyebrow.

"I see. And what exactly do you think is "going on"?"

"Geez, I don't really know, to be honest. I think he's trying to make up for what he did to her. I just hope Sasuke can be honest with himself…"

"About what?" Kakashi asks, again, with a raised brow and a slight smirk.

"About his fee-" Naruto is cut off by a large "boom!".

Naruto and Kakashi both look at each other before giving a slight nod.

Moving on with the match

Sasuke makes some quick hand signs that Sakura immediately recognizes as "The Fireball Jutsu" and dodges. As she dodges, she punches to the ground again and the cloud of dust just gets even bigger. Sasuke prepares for Sakura jump through it again, but nothing happens. What the- Sasuke can't even finish his thoughts as a hand grabs his legs from under the ground. He jumps a few feet away, while dragging Sakura up from the ground.

She immediately lets go and gets up in a fighting position. She wastes no time. She charges after Sasuke with a chakra filled punch. As Sasuke's about to defend, he feels himself flying several feet, landing hard on the ground. There's a pain in his back. His eyes are back to normal. But how? She stood right in front of me. I was completely ready! He looks up to see two grinning Sakura's and soon after that, one of them disappears. Shadow clone! Of course! But how and when?

"When I was under the ground and I grabbed your feet." Sakura states, as if she has read his mind.

"I made you believe it was a move, a sneak attack, when in reality, it was just a distraction for the other sneak attack." Sakura says smiling.

"Hn." Sasuke is annoyed he didn't win, but at the same time, he couldn't help but internally smile at Sakura's victory. Ok, so what if she won? That just meant she had improved.

"Hey! What's going on? We heard a loud boom coming from here!"

Sasuke snaps his head at the direction the loud voice is coming from. He sees Naruto and Kakashi running towards them.

"Oh, Naruto! We were just sparring." Sakura replies to the blond friend.

Naruto then glances at Sakura, then Sasuke and Sakura again. He then starts laughing.

"Oh, I see! She beat you, Teme! Didn't she?" Sasuke scowls.

"Shut up, Dobe." Naruto just smiles.

"Wow, Sakura. You really have come a long way. I'm proud of you." Sakura smiles widely.

"Thanks, Kakashi-sensei!"

"Sakura, I'm not your sensei anymore."

"I know, Hokage-sama. Just an old habit. Plus, I really miss you as my sensei."

"Please don't call me that either. It just makes me feel old." She chuckles lightly.

"Well, you are old now, Kakashi." Sakura turns her head, when she hears a groan. It's coming from Sasuke. She walks slowly to where he is sitting.

"Here, let me heal that." Her hands start to glow green.

Sasuke quickly pulled his arm away.

"No, I'm fine.."

"Ugh, what is it with you men and your pride, for crying out loud! It's obvious it hurts, so set your manly pride away and let me help you!"

This time, he doesn't protest. He's just watching her heal his wounds. Kakashi and Naruto are watching in the background, smiling.

"Anyways, what are you two up to?"

"I don't really have any other plans for the rest of the day." Sakura states.

"Hn." Sasuke replies, as if he's agreeing with her.

"Great! I was going to invite you to Ichiraku's with me. I have been getting free ramen ever since the war ended!"

"Uh, sure. Since I don't have any other plans." Sakura says smiling.

"Hn."

"Alright, then let's go, shall we?!"

Kakashi POV

Hmm, well this is a rare sight. Team 7 fully back again. I have missed it.

I'm smiling at the three people in front of me. I'm really happy my Team 7 has returned to its old self again. Well, at least part of it. I'm still a little unsure about Sasuke. He seems… different. I think back to his conversation with Naruto. Is he really trying to make it up to Sakura? I mean, she was the one he hurt the most. Although, she's forgiven him, but does she still feel the same way she did before? Their parting was definitely something special. Especially considering who we're talking about here. Then the group suddenly stops.

"Why are we…" I then stops to look at a young shinobi. He is tall and lean. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He is dressed in casual clothing, but is still wearing the signature Konoha headband. He makes his way to Sakura.

Sasuke POV

We all stop to see this shinobi approaching Sakura. They are a little ahead of us, so I can't really hear what they are talking about. All I see is the shinobi handing over a piece of paper to Sakura. What is that? A letter of some sort?

Sakura is standing and reading the letter, when a massive blush spreads across her face. It gets even bigger when he gives her a bouquet of flowers! What the hell? It's quite obvious what that dude's intentions are now. It must be a love letter. I just can't ignore this feeling inside. What is this? Why is this bothering me so much? I turn my attention back to the two again. Sakura looks startled. She then shakes her head and says something to him. He gives a small smile and pats her on the back before leaving with his head hanging down.

Naruto nudges my side with his elbow.

"Sakura sure has become popular with the men ever since the war ended. That's the 9th she's rejected this week! And the week's not even over yet!" He whispers loudly to me.

Sakura makes her way back to us. She seems a bit fidgety.

"Oh, uhm.. Sorry about that. It was just.. uhm.." She looks at the ground.

"Another one again, huh?" Kakashi says with a raised eyebrow.

Sakura nods.

"Uh-huh."

"Still the same reply?"

She looks to ground again.

"Mmm…"

He gives her a pat on the shoulder.

"Alright, then! Let's go get some food!"

"Yeah!" Naruto exclaims while jumping up and down.

Storyteller POV

Naruto runs off excitingly. After that comes Kakashi, then Sakura and Sasuke.

Sakura then feels someone grab her wrist. She turns around to look at Sasuke.

"What was that about?" Sasuke looks at her with serious eyes. Sakura's eyes immediately flee to her shoes.

"N-nothing…" She almost whispers. After a few moments of silences, Sakura decides to break it off.

"We should really go catch up with the others." Sasuke lets go of her and they both head towards Ichiraku's.