Disclaimer: Naruto characters belong to Kishimoto Masashi
Summary: Sakura is a poor factory girl, while Sasuke is the son of Mr Uchiha, a wealthy entrepreneur. Naruto is a delivery boy, while Ino is the consecutive designer of Uchiha Shopping Co. (Yes, this is an Alternate Universe!)
A/N: Thank you for reviewing I felt so much better! =^o^=
Tezuka: Become Seigaku's pillar.
Ryoma: Iie.
Keke XD I always laugh when they say those lines! Tezuka puts so much hope for the lil kid, but Ryoma is my favourite character I hope he exceeds all other tennis players!
Naruto barges in: Oi, give me more lines you old woman!
Durian: *lifts up eyebrows* you are much older than me in this fic…
Naruto: I'm only 12!!
Durian: I will make you the star of this chapter…
Naruto: Hontoo? *Shakes Durian's head* really? Really?
Durian: If you continue doing that, I'll give you one line again…
Naruto shuts up and hides in a corner.
~*** Loving You From Afar ***~
Chapter Six
Sakura commenced her receptionist training and found it easy to learn. She had to pick up phones calls, type up proposals and documents, input data into the computer and carry out other errands. At times she would make coffee for Sasuke and his guests.
Sakura stared at the clock, "Poof, at least I don't have to run around in a clown suit anymore!"
She was about to leave but before that she decided to say good-bye to Sasuke and thank him for the job offer. She knocked the door but there was no answer so she tiptoed in. She realised Sasuke was asleep, perhaps she should wake him as the shopping centre was about to close (Shopping centres close at 6 p.m. sharp in Australia.)
Sakura touched Sasuke's face gently and at the same moment Sasuke woke and held Sakura in his arms. His deep blue eyes locked with Sakura's warm green ones. His lips were protruding towards hers until the silence broke between them.
"Let go of me! Don't you dare kiss me!" yelled Sakura as she flung him away from her.
She was about to leave for the door but Sasuke cuddled her from behind and whispered, "Don't leave me."
He planted kisses on her luscious creamy white neck and sent shivers down Sakura's back. Her neck tingled and she felt uneasy as Sasuke's hand decided to explore under her shirt… ^^
Sakura struggled from Sasuke's grasp and turned to face him. Tears were glittering in her shiny jade eyes. She looked angry and one of her hand rose in the air. Sasuke gazed back at Sakura guiltily. Then a smile formed in his face, 'she was not like the other girls and he admired her for that.'
"Please do not do that again. I'd rather be a clown then be your play toy! I don't care if I lose this job, but if you touch me in any unwanted way again, I'll sue you!" declared Sakura.
I'll sue you…The words repeated itself in Sasuke's ears and pierced him sharp and blunt. 'I will make you love me, Sakura Haruno,' thought Sasuke.
"It's getting late now, would you like to eat dinner with me?" offered Sasuke.
"No," said Sakura.
"Why not?" asked Sasuke.
"Because I need to cook for my little brother!" replied Sakura.
"How about I take you and your brother out?" asked Sasuke.
"I don't think that would be…" trailed Sakura before Sasuke grabbed her hand and dragged her out of the shopping centre.
They walked towards the car park until they arrived at the spot where a shiny, posh Mercedes parked. 'Lucky I drove this car today,' thought Sasuke and added, 'Or else it wouldn't fit more than two people.'
"Like my car?" asked Sasuke seeing Sakura gawking at it with her eyes wide opened.
"No, I think cars only need to have four wheels and move," replied Sakura.
"True, interesting concept but I like my cars fancy," pointed Sasuke.
"Whatever," replied Sakura and added, "just drive!"
~*~
Kono had invited Naruto in the unit to play PS2; he wondered why Sakura's wasn't home yet. Finally he heard keys rattle and the door open. In popped the man that bumped into her and then Sakura's bewildered eyes glared at him.
"What are you doing here?" cried Sakura and Naruto. (Personal jinx!)
"I was playing PS2 with Kono, why is that man here?" asked Naruto.
Sasuke stared at Naruto with unblinking eyes and thought, 'who is the blonde hair man? How dare he set foot on his Sakura's unit!'
"He's Sasuke Uchiha, owner of the shopping centre you and I work for," explained Sakura.
An evil smile formed on Sasuke's face, 'interesting so he works for me now?'
"What are you staring at? Just because you are a tat rich doesn't mean you can do whatever you like," said Naruto with his squinted eyes.
"Naruto, that is no way to address my guest!" fired Sakura and added, "Please leave we are going out for dinner."
Sasuke just smirked at Naruto as he waited for Sakura's brother. Naruto's eyes turned into a shade of red as he brushed past Sasuke. Envy boiled inside him at the sight of this man but he tried not to show it.
(D: In my fic Naruto's eyes can change colour as well as Sasuke's!)
~*~
Kono stared at the man with glossy black hair and disliked him at first sight. He looked like a rich, self-centred, tight ass, snob! Sasuke resigned to his cool distant composure, which did not impress Kono at all. He hoped his sister doesn't have a certain liking for him because he thought Naruto suited her more.
When they walked outside and reached Sasuke's car. Kono could not help but admire at the neat and polished car. However, like his sister he thought it doesn't matter what type of car you have as long as it moves.
After sitting in the car for a while, Kono began to complain. He was used to eating around the corner from his home and yet this man takes him to nowhere!
"You've been driving for an hour already! When are we going to get there?" demanded Kono.
"10 more minutes," replied Sasuke.
"That long! Onee-chan I'm hungry, it's 8:30 already!" whined Kono.
"We'll be there shortly, hold on," Sakura cheered.
"We're there," said Sasuke.
"Finally, took you long enough!" beckoned Kono.
"Kono…" trailed Sakura before Sasuke cut in, "I've booked a table for us already, you can take Kono in while I park the car."
"Ok," replied Sakura.
As she stepped out of the car, the beauty of the beachside restaurant impressed her dearly. The cool sea breeze brushed past her creamy skin and left her with a nice sensation. The smell of the ocean refreshed her senses as she walked confidently towards the building.
Beautiful lights and ornaments met her before she came to the front of the restaurant. Welcome to Moonlight Dining read a sign. The building looked big but a cue has already formed outside the building. Sakura and Kono continued walking towards the twin glass doors with golden handles. Sakura was about to enter but was stopped by the owner. The owner had come out to apologise that the restaurant was full before he caught a girl who entered past him.
"Sorry Miss, we have a full house tonight," informed the owner.
"I have a booking," replied Sakura.
"You have the incorrect dress code though," said the owner and pointed to a small sign in the far left hand corner. It read, No t-shirts allowed…
"Great we come so far for nothing!" cried Kono.
"However, your brother could dine here," informed the owner as he studied Kono's dressing.
"Sakura, what's wrong?" asked Sasuke from behind.
The owner looked past Sakura and saw a man with a powerful aura, "Mr Uchiha, welcome," greeted the owner.
"Why are stopping my guests from entering?" queried Sasuke.
"This young lady is dressed inappropriately," informed the owner staring at the Mickey Mouse t-shirt.
"Sakura, I didn't realise," apologised Sasuke as he took off his coat to put it on Sakura.
"You may enter," offered the owner.
Sakura wore the coat over her t-shirt and smelt Sasuke's rich intoxicating cologne. Sasuke gave her a warm smile and stretched out a hand to lead her into the restaurant. Sakura stared at the beautiful setting inside the luxurious big room. The chairs looked comfortable and expensive from afar, and the tables were far from being crowed like most restaurants.
"Kono, don't you think this place is lovely? It must be so expensive…" trailed Sakura.
"I don't care as long as there is food," replied Kono unenthusiastically.
"Don't worry, my treat you guys," said Sasuke.
"Of course it's your treat! For making us travel so far!" pointed Kono.
That night they enjoyed a seafood banquet. While they settled down Sakura realised the ceiling was made out of glass. The stars twinkled in her eyes while the full moon shone down on them romantically. (If you take Kono out of it…)
Sakura and Sasuke toasted sweet campaign to eat with their delicious, exquisite food. Kono asked for coke, as he was underage. After half way into the course, Sakura took off to the restroom leaving Kono behind with Sasuke.
Kono asked bluntly, "Do you like my sister?"
"What if I say no?" replied Sasuke.
"You should get the damn out of my sight then!" snickered Kono.
"What if I say yes?" asked Sasuke.
"If you say yes, I can tell you are not being serious. Furthermore I dislike every bit of you." Said Kono tersely.
"Same with me, but that won't stop Sakura from liking me," said Sasuke.
"Whatever," replied Kono as he shifted his ahead away from Sasuke. He did not feel like conversing with this man anymore.
~*~
After dinner, Sakura thanked Sasuke and agreed to take a walk on the beach before they left home. She liked the soft breeze sifting past her complexion time passed so quickly as she realised how late it was. Sasuke drove them back home and said goodbye before he left.
Kono strolled tiredly up the stairs as it was past midnight. Sakura stepped up happily and energetically and an image of Sasuke popped into her head. She shook her head and laughed, while her face blushed red.
She was taking a shower and singing happily to herself before Kono disturbed her.
"Onee-chan," puffed Kono in pain.
Sakura feared that something had happened to Kono so she rushed out with a towel wrapped around her.
"What's wrong Kono?" stuttered Sakura as she saw Kono's face turn blue.
"I… I… can't breathe," said Kono breathlessly.
For the first time in Sakura's life she felt scared. Really scared. Her vision blurred for a second as her world felt like it was clashing down. She had lost her parents already and could not bear to lose her brother too. The one and only important person to Sakura was her precious little brother. She stared at his frail form struggling to breathe. He coughed and puffed but that was no use as he stumbled down to the ground.
Sakura watched her brother fall and caught him in her arms. His eyes closed and he lay limply in her lap. The first thing that came into her mind was to get Naruto for help. There was no time to think as she raced out the door to get Naruto. Time was something that her brother didn't have…
Sakura banged, kicked and screamed for Naruto to come out. Naruto stirred when some loud noise disturbed him from his beauty sleep. He feared the intruder might break down his door if he didn't answer so he opened it to see who the maniac was.
A teary eyed, pink hair girl wrapped in a towel shouted at him, "Please help me!"
Naruto was stunned to see Sakura dressed so daringly in front of him. He studied her contours more eagerly as the towel pressed tightly around her. She was not as flat as he thought and furthermore she looked quite sexy. Her form aroused him as he smiled back to her.
"What's wrong Sakura? Do you need someone to share the night?" asked Naruto.
"My brother… Hospital… Quick… Life or death situation!" cried Sakura.
Naruto's smile faded as he saw Sakura arms swinging wildly. He could tell from her expression that she was not joking. He gave her his jacket to cover up and carried her brother with his strong arms. They ran to the car and drove towards the hospital.
Time was their worst enemy…
* Cliff hanger *
Durian: Will Kono live? -_-
Kono: NO! Don't kill me; I'm too young to die!
Durian: Hmmm ^^
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