Symphony of Life

Summary: My name is Sakura Haruno. I'm seventeen years old in my junior year of highschool. So far in life I've had a total of zero boyfriends and one half a guy friend. That would be Naruto. Boy's are just. . .So immature. All they think about is their next 'screw'. My best-friend, Ino, dragged me to Naruto's late night party, against my will mind you, and that's when I first met him. I knew the second I saw him this wouldn't be the end. Not by a long shot. But, I had no idea what was in store for me later on. I don't regret any of it. Every awkward situation and every argument with my parents and every evil glare was one hundred percent worth it. 'Cause guess what. Sasuke Uchiha. . .is mine, and this is how I got him.

Rating: T-M; not sure if it may go up.

Pairing: Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. Full credit goes to Kishimoto-sama! I do however own this story, Symphony of life, and any original character I place with in it. The idea is mine. No stealing.

Chapter 4

As uncharacteristic as it may seem for someone like me, baths really do help with almost anything stressful. As soon as Naruto and I left the school I dropped him off at his house and headed straight home.

Northern Konoha school was nicer then Southern Konoha, which I went to, but it still seemed to have the same effect on me. I really, really wasn't a school person. Hopefully, that will be the last time I ever have to step foot in one again.

Shockingly I had no problem with the teachers there, only that they were suspicious of my reasons for accompanying Naruto when I look like a teenager myself. I was afraid that they would have known me from the other school. Or just hated me. My old teachers hated me. It was hate at first site. Not that they care what they think. I just don't enjoy causing trouble. Especially now. . .I was a Lawyer-in-training, thinking of maybe branching in to a detective field. Couldn't screw up now.

I sighed and leaned back against he rim of the tub, letting the back of my head rest on the tiled wall. I turned my eyes up to the white ceiling.

Tomorrow was saturday. No work, only a meeting with Kakashi to hand in my report.

It was a relaxing moment, until the phone decided to begin ringing from the living room.

I groaned, lifting my head up slightly and then dropping it back against the tiled wall. I should have known something would disturb my peace. The phone rang for a third time. I stood up grabbing a towel and quickly wrapping it around my waist. I made my way out of the bathroom and into the living room. Luckily my apartment was small.

The front door led to the living room. Once in the living room, if you went to the right you would find the kitchen area, separated by a long counter. Starting back in the living room if you went to the left you would find a door, which led to my room and then if you went straight in the living room there was another door, by the wall that leads to my room, and that led to the bathroom. There was a door in my room that also led to the bathroom. The only closets in the house was the small closet in my room, the walk-in closet in the kitchen which was useful as storage, and the small closet in the bathroom.

"What?" I asked, snatching the phone off the wall and speaking in to it. I never was one for manors.

"Is that anyway to great the man that's helping you on your way to becoming a successful lawyer?"

Shit. . .Kakashi was the one calling. I sighed quietly to myself, unsure weather he heard it or not. Not that I cared if he did, but he didn't make any indication that he had. "Sorry, I'm- You caught me at a bad time," I told him. I heard Kakashi chuckle on the other end.

"Bad time? When isn't it a bad time to catch you?" I rolled my eyes at his question. I want him to get to the point. That way I can go and enjoy my bath again. I said nothing, waiting for him to continue. "Anyway, I'm calling about your report on the case."

I raised a curious eyebrow. "What about it?"

"Have you finished it?"

"Yes, I finished it earlier this evening. Why, its not do until tomorrow, isn't it?"

"Actually, it's due tonight. In one hour." I narrowed my eyes.

"You gave me the wrong deadline?" I growled lightly at him. It wasn't too big a deal. I mean, I had finished it. But, what if I was one of those slackers that hadn't finished yet? I'd be shit out of luck that's what.

"No, I gave you the right one. Don't kill me, you got it done, right? The Office just called me an hour ago. Yoichi's trial was moved up to tomorrow instead of Sunday, so we need your report tonight," Kakashi explained. I leaned against the wall listening carefully.

"Why didn't you tell me this sooner? Like. . .Oh, an hour ago?" I asked.

"I tried," he stated. "But you never answered. I left you a message and you didn't call back so I tried you again."

He did? I looked down at the answering machine blinking the red numbers '01' under unread messages. Oops. "Oh," I said, unintelligently. "You could have tried my cell, I always have that on me."

I heard him laugh nerviously in the background. "Yeah, about that, I kinda lost it." I muttered a 'figures' under my breath, once again not caring if he heard it or not. I figured I'd wrap this up and turn my relaxing bath in to a rushed shower so I could make it to the office and hand in my report.

"Remember, we're still meeting tomorrow afternoon for lunch," Kakashi said before sending his farewell. I told him to stop sounding like a broken record, telling me the same reminder every Friday night and hung up.

Quickly I turned back to the bathroom. I drained the tub of the unused water before turning the water on again and throwing my towel back on the towel rack. I got in the shower; no time to save water for the fishes tonight.

"Damn, Kakashi. . .," I muttered under my breath as I walked threw the brisk night air towards the office building. He just had to give me the wrong deadline. Ruin my bath and all. . .The asshole.

I was not happy right now. Not at all. I stalked in past the revolving front door and walked to the reception desk.

"Good evening, Sasuke-san." Good my ass.

"Good evening, Maria." I replied to her politely, hiding my bad mood. "Which room is Kurobane-sama in this evening for reports?" I asked. Kakashi had never told me which meeting room to go to. Another thing that he forgot to mention. Nothing new there. Maria gave me a small smile and a nod as she turned her attention to a manila folder on he desk. She thumbed threw it before taking out a paper and skimming it over. She turned her attention back to me when she was finished.

"Room 37B tonight." I gave a nod showing I heard her. "Good luck, Uchiha-san." I started down the hall when she said that. I stopped, turning my head to her slightly.

"Hn," I grunted. I added on a, "Thanks," to be polite and then continued on in silence. A quick elevator ride up to the second floor and a sharp right turn. First door on the right was room 37B. I didn't bother knocking, I didn't see a point really. Manila folder holding my report tucked safely under my arm, I turned the door knob and opened the door.

The meeting taking place stopped abruptly as I entered the room. I glanced around for Kurobane, my 'boss', so to say. I spotted him almost immediately. Kurobane was a large man. Not 'fat', but tall and broad shouldered. I looked like a twig compared to that man. Kurobane's eyes were narrowed, as always, his shoulders squared as he had one arm raised to point to something he'd drawn on the board.

"Sasuke. . .," Kurobane started, lowering his arm. Apparently he'd spotted me as well.

I don't think Kurobane liked me very much. He never said anything to make me think that, it's just, his attitude towards me is more strict. Then again I don't have the best impression on people. The first time I came here with Kakashi I sorta insulted him. . .He told me to I should go back to law school and finish. I told him, at least I went to law school, and that he should have gone. I said some other things too, but I don't have time to reflect on those moments.

"You have your report finished, I take it?" Kurobane asked. I nodded and took the folder out from under my arm. I held it out for him. He walked forward and took it from me. Another understanding we came to. I never go to people. I make them come to me. My boss was not an exception. Another interesting story for another day.

Kurobane flipped threw the papers before closing the folder and placing it in a brief-case resting on an empty chair. "Thank you." I could tell the words were somewhat fake. "I will review this tonight and present it tomorrow at the meeting. Make sure you're ready." I gave a small scoff. As if I wouldn't be. He just wishes I wouldn't be up to par so he could pick on my flaws. Like I had any, ha!

"Right, well, if that's all. . .," I said, making a small move towards the door to let him know I planned on leaving rather then listening to him drone on to this small lifeless crowd. He gave a small nod. Even if he asked me to stay I would have left. I already missed my bath for this guy.

I wasn't missing my sleep too.

Why is it that I'm never able to just wake up on my own? I always have someone or something waking me up. Last time it was my phone, this morning it was someone at my door.

I swear, if it's Kakashi. . .

I swung my feet out of bed letting them hit the warm rug. I brushed out of my room, not caring if I opened my front door clad in only a pair of dark black boxers. The only people that knew where I lived were Kakashi, Naruto, and my Brother and Father. Like hell it would be my brother or father. And if it was they wouldn't even make it threw the front door.

I un-hitched the dead-bolt and un-locked the bottom lock before pulling the door open. The cold morning air prickled my warm skin. I ignored it, suppressing a shiver. ". . .Naruto?" I blinked in mild surprise. What did he want? I was almost positive Kakashi would be the one waking me up this morning since we had that meeting. . .lunch thing.

Naruto gave me a timid grin. "Hey, Sasuke. I know it's early. . ." I glanced at a clock. Seven-thirty am. Yeah, that was early. "I really need a favor. I promise, I won't be a burden!" I blinked at Naruto's un-known plea. What did he want?

"What are you talking about?" I asked, voicing my thoughts. Naruto fidgeted slightly.

"I kinda got kicked out of my apartment. I can't afford the rent anymore. The government stopped paying me money to live there for some reason," Naruto explained. I had a feeling I knew what he wanted now. "Would it be okay if I crashed here, with you? I mean, it'll just be for a little bit. . .I didn't have anywhere else to go." Naruto looked down shuffling his feet.

Why was it he always looked down embarassed when he asked things? I knew the answer to that. . .He was afraid he'd be a burden. That I would get tired of helping him and not getting anything in return and I would cast him aside. Just like everyone else.

Lucky him. I'm not everyone else.

I stepped aside and motioned him inside. Once he was inside I closed the door re-locking it.

"I only have one room, but we can make do." I glanced around. The sofa was fairly new. It pulled out in to a bed as well. I think he could make do with that for a little bit until I'm able to afford a futon for him. "Do you need help moving your things?" I asked. Naruto looked at me, slightly widened for a moment. You'd think he'd be used to this, like he'd know I'd help him with anything by now.

He shook his head. "I won't bring allot." Naruto glanced around. "A suitcase or two sound reasonable?" Naruto asked. I nodded. He nodded back. There was silence for a moment in which I used to think. I suppose I'd have to go to the store and pick up some water and instant noodles for Naruto. That wouldn't be too bad. "I'm sorry, for always-" I held up my hand, stopping him in mid apology.

"Don't apologize," I said. "Come on, I have a meeting. I'll help you get a little situated so when I'm gone you can get comfortable." I walked around the house, in to the living room area, around the couch. "Do you mind using the pull out bed in the couch? It's a little old but it'll be more comfortable then the floor or anything else until I can get a futon," I said. Naruto nodded.

"The coutch is fine with me. I'd even take the floor." I thumped him on the back. I pointed to my room.

"I got a few extra drawers, you can keep your clothes in there. Anything else just put where you want. The only thing off limits is my desk, since that's where I work," I explained. Naruto gave another nod and a short, "Okay, I got it." "I'll pick up some instant ramen too, while I'm out." I noticed his eyes brighten slightly at the mention of that. "Just don't make a mess, no party's, and don't burn my house down." I gave a small glare at the end of my speech. Naruto chuckled.

"Hey, that was only one time. . .," He said. I smirked.

"Once is all it takes."

"Thanks again, Sasuke," Naruto said, smiling. I shrugged. What did he expect? Me to send him out on the street? Perhaps I'd send Itachi out on the street if he came to me like this, but Naruto? No, because, I knew if I had needed a place, Naruto would do what he could to help me out. No mater what.

I noticed it was about quarter to eight now. "Alright, I'm going to go get ready for my meeting. Make yourself at home," I said heading towards my room. I caught his nod as he plopped down on the couch and dug for the television remote to occupy himself while I was out. After changing in to a pair of dress pants and a dress shirt, plain white with black for the pants of course, I grabbed my car keys off the kitchen counter. "See ya around two," I called to Naruto, unlocking the door. Naruto nodded.

"Kay, good luck," He said. He knew about Kurobane's attitude towards me. I nodded heading out the door.

A little luck would be nice. I had a feeling today wasn't going to go so smoothly.

Symphony of Life

Chapter 4
A little luck in the end:

complete

Posted on:

September 12, 2008. 10 pm, EST.

Author:

NaniNeko.

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Author Notes:


I'm immensely busy with school project's. I'm surprised I managed to find time to finish this chapter. So, until late October, or November, expect me to be a little bit slow. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I hope the chapters are up to your liking even though I'm a little rushed.