A/N: DO NOT OWN LOVE ME OR NARUTO. I must really be on a roll man! I have this next chapter up today. I realized that if I want this story to be complete before the 17th I have to put this chapter up today. So that means, you'll be getting updates EVERY SATURDAY now. Okay?
Oh and props to this one reviewer who told me that I must have watched FRIENDS from the previous chapter. I am mentally kicking myself because I completely forgot to put that as a disclaimer. I don't own that reference from FRIENDS. I am sorry that I am human and not bionic enough to catch everything, especially when it was referenced from FRIENDS. FRIENDS. Sorry, I had to all caps FRIENDS to point out my mistake. Oh when will I ever learn?
Nah, I'm just kidding, I'm not trying to sound rude, you might have, but I'm not. People always misinterpret the writer's intention or review, but I will not! No siree. This chapter is shorter and okay. I'm not actually satisfied, but the big climax is coming up. And this chapter doesn't have much interaction with Sasuke and Sakura. Sorry. :P Love it? Hate it? It's whatevs. Just enjoy it.
My friends say I'm a fool to think that you're the one for me
I guess I'm just a sucker for love
'Cause honestly the truth is that you know I'm never leavin'
'Cause you're my angel sent from above
People try to tell me, but I still refuse to listen
'Cause they don't get to spend time with you
A minute with you is worth more than a thousand days without your love
Oh your love, oh
Love Me-Justin Bieber
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It was a confusing turn of events as the teen furrowed his brows in concentration. Everything he had done was not working and the mere hope of being able to obtain the cherry blossom was shattered right before him. Where was he going wrong? He took Sasuke's advice and did everything that he told him to do. Okay, that was a lie. He improvised by kissing her and going off of certain rules. Perhaps that was why he wasn't getting any positive results. Sighing, Lee got up when he saw the raven haired teen make his way towards him.
"Good morning, Sasuke," Lee muttered and stared at the ground, "We need to talk."
Stopping in his tracks, Sasuke stared at the ninja and panicked. Crap, did he figure it out?
Lee looked up at the Uchiha and smiled sadly, "I don't understand why the rules aren't working. I believe it is my own doing, but for some reason, Sakura doesn't seem to be interested. In fact, I believe I just made things worse between she and I. Oh this youthful plan has not helped me in obtaining that glorious goddess!"
He continued to rant and gripe, leaving Sasuke shifting uncomfortably. Consoling and making people feel better was not his thing.
Sasuke frowned, "Stop crying. This is a process in the making. Just follow this next rule, and you will definitely begin to see results."
Lee stopped and his eyes held a gleam of hopefulness, "Are you sure? Perhaps this time, you should actually be there to mentor me."
"That'd be weird, Lee," Sasuke sighed and shoved his hands in his pockets (isn't this like, the 100th time in this story?) "But this rule will be done during Hinata's birthday party, so I'll be there to watch you from far, far, far, far, far…far away."
With that, Lee smiled happily and began to absorb the precious lesson.
My heart is blind, but I don't care…
"I had that dream again," Hinata bashfully confessed to Sakura and Tenten. The three girls were out on this sunny day in Konoha and having nothing to do, decided to go out to the local café. "It's getting…progressively worse, and I don't know what to do."
The pale girl quietly sighed, a blush creeping onto her skin as she looked down towards her beverage. Tenten and Sakura stared deviously at each other, giggling every so often at Hinata's fantasy and desire.
"Have you told him at all, Hinata?" Tenten took a sip of her drink, "I mean, maybe they'll go away once you tell him."
Sakura nodded, "The worse he can say is, no. But I'm pretty sure he's interested in you too. It can't hurt to ask."
The dark purpled haired girl shook her head swiftly, blushing even more. "You don't understand…I can't just tell Naruto…"
"Tell me what?" the three girls turned their heads to find the owner of that voice. Naruto made his way over to them, a blinding white smile on his face. "Is there a secret? Oh, tell me, tell me!"
He took the empty seat left at the table and stared at the blushing girl. Hinata looked away, and scooted her seat even closer to Sakura. Frowning, Naruto dismissed the action and looked at Sakura.
"Er, nothing, Hinata was just debating about something," Sakura quickly muttered and took a drink. "What are you doing here, Naruto?"
"Uh, shopping," he quietly responded and looked back at Hinata. His frown became more apparent when she wouldn't meet his eyes.
"Well this is slightly awkward," Tenten got up and threw her cup away, "I have to go buy some clothes for your party, Hinata. Come with me, Sakura?"
The pink haired teen nodded, grateful for the escape and glanced a hopeful look at Hinata. She smiled and got up to follow her friend. As the two female teens went their way, they quickly went around the corner and peeked out to spy.
"We shouldn't be snooping, Tenten!" Sakura whispered as a couple passed and saw them, "what are you looking at?"
The couple glared and went their way as Tenten snickered. "I just want to see how Hinata's going to do. Maybe her dream can come true, eh?"
"You're dirty." Sakura shook her head in dismay and shushed the bun haired ninja as Naruto struck up a conversation.
"So…are you excited for your birthday?" He fiddled with his fingers, looking down to avoid eye contact at the girl.
"Yes, I suppose," Hinata stared everywhere except him and felt as if her heart was about to burst out of her chest. "You're coming, right?"
Naruto grinned, "I wouldn't miss it for anything."
Blushing madly, Hinata returned the smile and the silence overtook them once again.
"What are they saying?" Tenten impatiently sighed at the awkward girl. "He totally likes her. How could the girl be so dense?"
Sakura scoffed and looked at the girl, "You're one to talk. If anyone's oblivious to anything, it's definitely you."
"What? What do you mean?" Tenten was about to retort when they heard a door open near the alleyway they were close to.
"Uh, misses, you aren't allowed back here," the boy stuttered, in awe at the two beauties before him.
"Shut up!" the two girls hissed when Naruto came through with another conversation.
"What do you want for you birthday, Hinata?" he blurted out the question, startling the teen across from him.
"Uh, you don't have to get me anything," she smiled genuinely, "you being there is enough."
Naruto nodded, but continued to muse over what to get her. There's no way he'd come to the party empty handed.
Love me, love me, say that you love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how you do me
The time had come for Hinata's birthday celebration, but luckily it was more intimate with the friends that she actually wanted there. Ino had gone a bit overboard but the party tonight was still in full swing. Everyone greeted the birthday girl and she hung around Sakura and Tenten, waiting for the boy that held her heart. Biting her bottom lip nervously, Hinata started to ruffle with her black, one shouldered mini dress, wrinkling it slightly in the process. Sakura noticed this and smiled, finding Hinata's antics too adorable. The cherry blossom sighed quietly, wondering too, where her best friend and current love interest were until she heard the two familiar voices bickering.
"Were you born an idiot, Naruto?" Sasuke glared at his best friend. "We're an hour late because you couldn't decide between your two pairs of black shoes!"
"I have to look perfect, stupid," Naruto scoffed, "Unlike you, I actually want to be impressive to the girl I like."
Sasuke shrugged and smirked, "I don't have to try to look hot."
The blonde haired teen gritted his teeth as they made their way towards the back yard. Lantern lights of black and white adorned the walls surrounding the back yard, and the airy breeze shifted the lanterns back and forth. People were scattered around the place and dancing to the music that was blaring. Naruto saw Hinata and flushed, smiling like a child that wanted ice cream. The Uchiha coughed awkwardly when he heard his best friend giggle like a school girl.
"You're stupid," with that, Sasuke left towards the drink table when he caught sight of his cherry blossom. She caught gaze with him and made her way over to the table as well, tugging at his hand.
"Hi," she shyly smiled.
"Hn," he smirked in response and stared back until the moment was ruined. Aw, eff.
Kiss me, kiss me, say that you miss me
"Happy Birthday, Hinata! You look quite youthful tonight!" Lee confidently made his way to the birthday girl and hugged her. Naruto couldn't help but glare as he was about to present his gift to her at the same time.
Sasuke quickly took his hand away and shoved them in his pockets, leaving Sakura a bit hurt and confused.
"Th-thank you, Lee," the birthday girl smiled timidly, "make yourself comfortable."
Lee winked at her, leaving Naruto and the girl shocked. He made his over to the drink table, catching site of Sakura and Sasuke.
"Ah! Sakura, you're looking rather hot tonight," Lee shifted his eyebrows up and down, causing the girl to cringe.
Sakura was about to give him a piece of her mind until she remembered what she was supposed to do. Be a turn off. Be ten times worse. Be ten times worse!
Sakura held back her disgust and smiled seductively, "you're looking rather sexy yourself, Lee."
The green wearing teen gaped at her and blushed, not at all expecting her response. He could hear the Uchiha choke a bit on his drink as he, too, stared at Sakura. It's working! She actually likes me!
*Fla-fla-fla-flashback!*
"This next rule is crucial," Sasuke leaned against the tree and closed his eyes, "get sexy."
"Sexy? What is sexy?" Lee scrunched his brows in confusion, writing in his notepad.
"Sexy means, you get seductive, dirty, and hot towards her," Sasuke stared towards him, "be a ladies' man tonight, Lee."
*Uh, crappy flashback…YEAH!*
Sasuke gaped at the girl next to him, who happened to be fluttering her eyes towards Lee flirtatiously. This is wrong! Wrong! This wasn't supposed to be happening! What was she doing to him? Does she actually like him? Are the plans actually working? What the hell is going on here!
Lee smirked and decided to risk everything on this next move. "Oh, my cherry blossom, you are too much for me. The thought of your sweet, curvaceous body is enough to drive me…insane." He leaned in and whispered words to her ear and grabbed her waist close to his body. Sasuke crushed his cup and clenched his jaw. He couldn't believe what he was hearing and seeing.
Don't punch him, Sakura. Don't punch him. Be ten times worse. She wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled. "That is so sweet of you to say, Lee. I love a guy who has confidence." She grabbed him and held him closer, feeling the heat radiating from Lee's body. The boy was flushing uncomfortably now, confused at how turned on Sakura was getting. He noticed Sasuke restraining himself and the cup he held sort of…broken.
"Uh, Sakura-"
"I can't take it anymore, Lee! Take me now!" With that, Sakura pushed him away and lunged towards him…into Hinata's birthday cake.
"I wasn't sure what to get you, Hinata," Naruto kicked his foot into the ground, blushing furiously. "But I think telling you this, should be okay."
Hinata nodded, hearing her heart beating rapidly at the boy in front of her. Her hands became sweaty and she, too, looked down at her black, leather bootie heels.
"Alright, here goes," Naruto sighed heavily and locked gazes with her, "Hinata, I lov-"
"I can't take it anymore, Lee! Take me now!"
The two teens turned their head to see a flash of pink tackling the poor boy into Hinata's birthday cake. Pieces of the cake flew towards the guest and splotches of frosting found its way onto Hinata's dress. Naruto, stunned, frantically began searching for water and a towel. The crowed stared in awe and silence as they saw the girl and boy making out in the cake.
Hinata, unsure on how to respond, looked over to see Sakura ravishing Lee's lips, the cake strewn all over them and in their hair. She felt an aura of darkness and peeked over to find Sasuke clenching his fists and leaving in a huff. This wasn't exactly how she wanted her birthday to be. She began to feel suspicious at Sakura and Sasuke, and her birthday was left in the back of her mind when she began to form an…..evil plan. Say what?
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
A/N: There you have it. Check back next Saturday for another chapter and what's gonna happen now. Don't worry, I didn't forget about Neji. He's in the next chapter along with more Sasuke and Sakura interaction. :) Review.
