Hey guys! First of all, Naruto does not belong to me. Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. Second, thank you for reading, I really appreciate it. This story is in third person, because I feel like it's better for everyone to know what every character is thinking. There will be swearing! People swear, so I feel like not swearing in a story is unrealistic, especially since the characters are in their twenties and younger people tend to swear more.

There is a bit of SasuIno and NaruSaku at the beginning, but this is a SasuSaku story! There's also some ShikaTema, NejiTen, NaruHina, SaiIno, SuiKari, and others… Also, the characters might be a little out of character, but it is for the sake of the story so bare with me. Thank you!

While I was writing I was listening to: Hallelujah by Panic! At The Disco & my mother-in-law typing away as she worked.

P.S. Thank you for the follows, the reviews, and favorites! I really appreciate it!

Naruto shrugged, looking at Sakura who was flipping through the planner.

"What kind of person writes everything they're going to do every day?" Sakura asked, showing Naruto the detailed schedule on each page.

"A lunatic, obviously!" Naruto said, trying to match Sakura's tone.

He laughed when she glared at him and he put his arm around her shoulders. "Just give the thing to Tenten so she can give it to the dude when he comes back."

"No, I think I'm going to keep it. I want to meet the person who feels the need to plan everything weeks in advance." Sakura said, shutting the planner and placing it under her arm.

"Your drinks." Tenten said, laying their cups down on the counter.

"Thanks, Tenten." Naruto said, grabbing his cup and taking a sip before turning to Sakura and saying, "What does it matter?"

"What does what matter?" Tenten asked, looking to Sakura for an answer.

"It doesn't, really." Sakura said, grabbing her drink. "I am curious."

"Curious about what?" Tenten asked feeling ignored.

"Your curiosity is going to be the death of you." Naruto said, rolling his eyes.

"Someone talk to me!" Tenten said before Moegi called her.

Sakura smiled at Tenten sheepishly and said, "Sorry, Twenty, I'll fill you in later."

"You better!" Tenten said, pointing a finger at Sakura.

Sakura smiled and held her hands up in surrender. Tenten nodded and walked away.

Sakura shrugged as she and Naruto made their way to a table near the window. She set her drink on the table before reaching into her backpack for her journal.

"You gonna develop those pictures we took today?" Naruto asked.

"Maybe. I mean, I need them for my journal." Sakura flipped through the pages carefully.

"If you do, I want a copy of all of them." The blond smiled, watching Sakura.

"Okay." She smiled at him, "See, I don't understand…"

"Understand what?"

"Well, I write in my journal AFTER things happen. Not before…"

"Your thing is more like a diary." Naruto started, taking a sip from his drink and taking a pause to swallow before speaking again, "His is a planner."

"Weeks in advance!" Sakura grabbed the planner and flipped through it, "Look! He knows that two weeks from now he is going to eat at Akimichi's!"

Sakura shoved the planner towards Naruto, who laughed.

"What the hell!?" Naruto looked out the window in thought for a moment before saying, " Now I want to eat at Akimichi's. Choji's family is full of great cooks."

"He's engaged…" Sakura mumbled, trailing her fingers on the page that had today's date on it. "And he's supposed to eat with his family today."

"This is stalkerish, Sakura. Just leave the thing here with Tenten." Naruto suggested again.

"I can't! I need to meet this person." Sakura said, putting the planner down and flipping through more pages.

"They might not appreciate that you've taken their stuff and stuck your nose into all of it."

Sakura took a sip from her drink and nodded, "I know."

"But you're gonna take it anyway?" Naruto asked already half way done with his drink.

"Yes!" She exclaimed, "He has a time to take a shower!"

"That's a bit odd, but that's his business." Naruto said.

"I know." She closed the planner and stuffed it in her bag.

Sakura looked at Naruto and smiled at him.

"So…" She started, "What are we going to do tomorrow?"

"Baby, didn't I tell you? I work tomorrow." The blond said, leaning in and putting a hand to Sakura's cheek, stroking it softly.

"Oh. No, I guess you forgot." Sakura sighed, "Okay! What about Wednesday?"

"I work in the afternoon."

"Should I even ask if you're free on Thursday?" She sighed, her smile falling slowly. "Did you even finish your Christmas shopping?!"

Naruto sighed and took hold of her hand before kissing it. He looked at her apologetically. Sakura nodded and squeezed his hand.

"Got it." Sakura said as she leaned back in her seat.

"I'm so sorry. The store has been giving me lots of hours." Naruto said, "I'm lucky they gave me tonight and Saturday night to perform at the club."

"Yeah." Sakura shook her head and smiled, "No, no. It's fine. I mean, it's good! You're getting more hours."

"Yeah, right?" Naruto chuckled, "I can spoil you more that way!"

"Right…" Sakura nodded and kissed his hand. "Plus, it's not like we're exclusive."

Naruto got quiet and nodded.

"I just wanted to spend more time with my best friend, you know?"

"Yeah, I get it." Naruto said, "I want that too."

"I know." Sakura said. "We have today, though, right?"

"Until Shikamaru or Temari call, yeah."

An awkward silence took over and neither of them talked for a bit. Sakura looked out the window and stared at the people walking by. She took a sip of her coffee and before she knew it, it was all gone. Naruto had finished his drink a while ago and was left twirling the cup on the table to distract himself. Sakura sighed, getting Naruto's attention.

"Okay!" Sakura said as she stood up from her seat and started walking away from the table.

"What are you doing?" Naruto asked as he stood up as the same time as her.

"I'm going to talk to Tenten for a moment. You can sit."

Naruto sat down, "Okay…"

Sakura made her way through the coffee shop and stood at the pick up section of the counter. When Tenten looked at her, Sakura waved her over. Tenten asked one of her coworkers to take over the cash register before making her way to Sakura.

"Yes, love of my life?" Tenten said, leaning on the counter to look at Sakura.

"Hey." Sakura smiled, "I have a question."

"I might have an answer and depending on the question, the answer might be a lie." Tenten said.

"Do you know a Sasuke Uchiha?"

"Sasuke? Yeah, he comes in every morning with the guy I told you about!"

"The one that looks like he smells of cheese?" Sakura asked and Tenten laughed.

"No, the other one." Tenten said, waving off the thought of the guy who smells like cheese.

"Ohhh! The one that looks like his face was sculpted by the gods?" Sakura asked in a melodramatic tone, imitating Tenten.

"Yes, him!" Tenten said, "My platonic love!"

"It doesn't have to be platonic and you know it!" Sakura said, poking Tenten's forehead.

"I know, but he doesn't look like he's interested and I don't want to look stupid!" Tenten said, laying her head facedown on the counter.

Sakura leaned down and kissed the top of Tenten's head.

"Why is it so haaaard?" Tenten asked, still facing the counter.

"Because you make it that way." Sakura laughed.

"Be quiet. Anyways!" Tenten said, standing up straight again. "What did you want to know about Sasuke?"

"What do you know?" Sakura asked.

"He's about five foot ten, has really dark eyes, dark hair and is pale. He's not skinny, also not fat. I would say he works out. He's kind of serious, very polite. Uh, I know he's a student. That's about it, I think. Why?"

"I found his planner. Does he seem like a weird guy?"

"No, I wouldn't say weird. He's always carrying that planner around, though. It must be important." The brunette said, "You wanna put it in the lost and found?"

"Actually, no. I'm going to take it with me." Sakura said making Tenten raise an eyebrow.

"Why?" Tenten questioned while adjusting her apron.

"I'm curious! I wanna meet him."

"Uh huh. What do you get out of this?" the brunette asked, crossing her arms over her chest.

"Amusement."

"Got it. Okay, what am I supposed to say when he comes by to get it?"

"You'll give him a note from me and he'll call me." Sakura said.

"What if he ends up being a psycho?"

"Then I will be counting on you to kick his ass for me!" The blonde girl laughed.

"Fine, I'll do it. But what do I get in return?" Tenten asked as she looked behind her to make sure her coworkers were all working.

"I will do your laundry for a week?"

"How about you do your own laundry for once?" Tenten suggested.

"Yeah, yeah! 'No one ever does anything around here! I live with a bunch of babies. Wah!' Help me, Twenty!" Sakura pleaded giving Tenten puppy eyes.

"How about this?" Tenten said, "You get close to Sasuke, you set me up with Neji."

"Fine! I will set you up with the Greek God." Sakura said, "Though, I believe you're capable of getting a date with him yourself."

"If I don't get a date with him myself, you set me up. Deal?" Tenten asked, holding her hand out for Sakura to shake.

"Deal! You're the best!" Sakura said shaking Tenten's hand, before kissing her cheek.

"I know, I know." Tenten giggled, "Give me the note when you're on your way out."

"Okay!" Sakura said as she walked back to the table where Naruto was sitting and texting.

Naruto looked up when Sakura took a seat.

"Everything okay?" Naruto asked, hiding his phone in his jacket pocket.

"All good!" Sakura ripped out a page from her journal and took out her favorite sparkly gel pen.

"What're you writing?" Naruto asked.

"I'm writing a note for Sasuke."

"You don't even know the dude and you're calling him by his first name." Naruto stated, looking a bit annoyed.

"What am I supposed to call him?" Sakura said, admiring her handwriting before nodding to herself.

"I dunno, just not by his name."

"It's not like he's Voldemort, Naruto." Sakura said, rolling her eyes at her friend.

"He might as well be! You are giving your phone to a stranger." Naruto said, "This can't be a good idea."

"It's not like you've never given your phone to a stranger!" Sakura said, pointing her pen at Naruto.

"You're right, but I've actually seen these people's faces."

"I've most likely seen his face before, I just don't know it's him." Sakura shrugged.

"You realize how ridiculous that sounds, right?" The blonde male said, "This can't be safe."

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks." The female quoted, looking at her friend to see if he caught the reference.

"Don't you Shakespeare me, Haruno." Naruto said, leaning over to poke her side. "And I'm not a lady."

Sakura laughed while swatting his hand away.

"Then stop being so lame."

"I'm not lame." Naruto mumbled, "Nothing I say will stop you?"

She shook her head, "Nope."

"Fine, then." Naruto said, looking back at his phone before groaning.

"What?"

"Look at this!" Naruto said, turning his phone towards Sakura. "My parents are taking selfies now."

Naruto's parents took over his phone screen. His mother had the biggest smile on her face and was holding up a peace sign while Naruto's dad had his arm around her and smiled softly.

"Your parents are the cutest!" Sakura gushed, "Did they say anything?"

"They said, 'See you at dinner on Thursday! Bring the whole gang. #loveyou'." Naruto turned his phone back and shook his head. "She used a hash tag on a text."

"You better has tag her that you love her too, and that we'll be there." Sakura said, smiling. "And send me that picture so I can set them up as their caller pictures."

"Yeah, yeah." Naruto said as he typed on his phone. "I'll send it to you now."

Sakura grabbed her phone from one of the front pockets of her backpack and smiled when she got Naruto's text. She set up the caller pictures and texted Kushina, Naruto's mother.

"What're you doing?" Naruto asked, trying to see what she was up to.

"I'm texting your mother!"

"That's so weird, Sakura." Naruto said, making a face.

"It is not." Sakura said, setting her phone up to take a picture. She turned to face Naruto and said, "Cheese!"

Naruto looked up to the phone and smiled while Sakura made a kissy face towards the camera. Once the phone went 'Click!' Sakura looked at the picture and smiled.

"I like it! You look so much like Kushina when you smile." Sakura said and went back to typing.

"Let me see it before you send it!" Naruto whined.

Sakura turned her phone towards Naruto and he looked at the picture. He gave her thumbs up in approval.

"Send it to me."

"I did." She said just as his phone notified him of the message.

"You know me too well." Naruto said.

"I know you better than you know you." Sakura laughed, "And you're going to love your Christmas gift."

"What is it?!" Naruto asked.

"I can't tell you. It's a Christmas present, Naruto." Sakura shook her head.

"Oh, come on. I'll act surprised!" Naruto said.

"Nope." Sakura said before miming zipping her lips.

"Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaseeee!" Naruto begged.

"Sakura shook her head again as she put her journal away in her backpack.

"Fine, what'd you text my mom?"

Sakura unzipped her lips and said, "I told her we'd be at dinner and that I loved their picture."

"Ah. She'll probably never stop sending them now." The male smiled.

"Good. I'll never get tired of your parents, they're so great." Sakura said.

"They're okay." Naruto shrugged.

"Shut up, you know they're awesome." Sakura chuckled.

"I know you're awesome." Naruto said, looking into Sakura's eyes.

She looked into his eyes and put a hand to her chest, sighed and said, "Ew."

"Ew?"

Sakura started laughing uncontrollably as she got up. Naruto followed.

"Oh, come on!" He said, following her to the counter.

Sakura waved Tenten over and handed her the note for Sasuke. Tenten leaned over and said, "Kisses!"

Sakura kissed her left cheek and Naruto kissed her right cheek. Then, the couple put their coats. Tenten smiled as they waved goodbye and walked out the door.

"Where do you have to meet Temari and Shikamaru?" Sakura asked, puller her coat hood over her head.

"That Italian place near the old music store." Naruto said, zipping his coat up all the way.

"Let's start walking, then!"

"Walking? Can't we take a cab?" Naruto complained, "I'm freezing."

"It's not too far and it's definitely not worth paying for a near-death experience."

Sakura held on to Naruto's arm and leaned against him as they walked. They walked in comfortable silence, letting the city's sounds surround them. Somewhere along the walk, Sakura's hood fell off her head. She decided to leave it down since she wasn't willing to risk her hands freezing. With each step, they got closer to the street corner where they would have to separate. When they reached the corner, the stoplight turned red.

"You sure you don't want to join us?" Naruto asked, hugging Sakura tightly.

"I'm sure, still have Christmas shopping to do." Sakura looked up at him and smiled, "You go have fun."

"Okay!" Naruto said, leaning down to kiss Sakura.

It was a simple and light kiss, short but still nice. Sakura stood on her toes as their lips touched and he held her close for a moment before they both pulled away and laughed.

"I'll see you tonight?" Naruto asked, as if he didn't know the answer.

"Absolutely. If not, you're kicked off the band." Sakura said as she started to walk away, pulling her hood on.

"Got it, boss." Naruto smiled and walked across the road in front of a cab towards the restaurant where he disappeared inside.

Sakura was left alone. Having nothing else to do, she decided to go to the old music store near by, Killer Sounds. She walked quickly, wanting to get out of the cold. She entered the store and Christmas bells on the door chimed. The store clerk looked up and smiled.

"Yo, cherry bomb!" he called out to her.

"Killer Bee, hey!" Sakura said, making her way to the counter.

"What brings you by?" Killer Bee asked.

"I stopped by to see if you had anything new."

"You bet I do! Check it!" Killer Bee said, pulling out a CD with his picture on it, "Some new beats, just for you and the crew."

"Is this what Naruto and Kiba were helping you with?" She asked, taking the CD in her hands.

"Yeah, the dog and fox-man were mighty helpful. Owe them lots." The man nodded, looking around the store. "Aye, kid! I know you ain't stealing in my store!"

The kid grabbed the CD and busted out into a run and out the store.

"Oh, hell no!" Killer Bee yelled, jumping over the counter, "Watch the store for me, girl!"

"Got it!" Sakura said, walking around the counter and sitting at the chair behind the register.

There were a few other people in the store, mostly older people looking at old vinyl records that were off in one corner. Sakura spun in the chair a bit, waiting for Killer Bee to return. She rung out a few people who had come up to the register and had begun to read a magazine she found under the counter when her phone rang. She took her phone out from her bag and looked at the caller ID, Sasuke Uchiha. She smiled, feeling nervous and excited. How would she greet him? Was he going yell at her? Or just ask to return the planner? Was he going to flirt? As she thought all of these questions, she almost missed the call. She slipped right on her screen to answer. In the end, she settled for: "Hello, Sasuke."

"Yes, hello. Ms. Sakura, is it?" he said, his voice was calm and unamused.

"This is she. I see you received my message!" Sakura said, trying to match his tone.

"I did. I would have appreciated if you had simply left the planner here with your friend, Tenten."

"I assumed you would, which is why I did the exact opposite." Sakura spun in the seat again, smiling widely.

"Why?"

"You have every detail of your day planned out from morning to night. I know that this wasn't in your plans at all."

"That's right. You've set me behind on my schedule." Sasuke said, looking out the coffee house window.

"Did I? I thought you had done that when you left your planner behind."

"That was unintentional." He stated.

"And so, here we are! I have your planner in my hands, and you probably missed lunch with your family." Sakura giggled lightly.

"You actually read it?" Sasuke said his tone told Sakura that he was offended, or angry. "That's invasion of privacy, Ms. Sakura."

"I didn't mean to." Sakura lied, "It opened up to today's date and I'm a fast reader."

"I want my planner back." Sasuke said.

"I bet you do." Sakura said, "Do you know Sannin, the night club and concert venue?"

"No, I'm not familiar with Sannin." Sasuke said, his patience was running low and this woman was toying with him.

"GPS it. Be there tonight, eight o' clock. I'll be the blonde in the red with the band." Sakura, said in a flirtatious tone.

"I don't want to do that, let's just meet up and I can get it back."

"See you tonight." Sakura said, pulling the phone away from her ear.

She heard Sasuke say, "Wait!" before she hung up and put her phone on airplane mode.

Killer Bee came back, holding the thief up by his collar. "Got him."

"Oh, great! You're back! I made some sales, cash is in the register." Sakura jumped off of the seat and walked around the counter, patting Killer Bee on the shoulder.

"Gotta go!" She said, walking out the door.

"Thanks!" Killer Bee called out to her.

Sakura took her phone off airplane mode, seeing three more calls from Sasuke. She searched her contact list for her hair stylist's name. She clicked on her name and put her phone to her ear.

"Yes, bitch? What do you want?" the woman's voice came through the other end.

"Karin, I need a small favor." Sakura said, walking to the curb and calling a taxi.

"I can squeeze you in if you make it in fifteen minutes, that's it." Karin said.

"Be there in a few." Sakura said before hanging up on Karin and stepping into the cab. "Ame Avenue, please, as quickly as possible."

And that's chapter four! I hope you guys liked it. Point out grammar errors if you see any. I am not perfect and we can't rely on the spellcheck all the time. Please, feel free to let me know what you think. If you liked it enough, hopefully I will see you around next chapter. Thank you for reading! -ScatteredWriting