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Chapter 7-Hot Shots! & His Bodyguard

"Who wouldn't be in a bad mood if those girls keep on pestering your peace of mind?" Kiba said before hitting Sakura's head (again).

"Itai! Ki-chan, that hurts!" Sakura cried, holding her head. "Sometimes I wonder why big sis (Ino) likes you. You're so mean!" she muttered.

"I heard that", Kiba scowled while having a slight blush on his face as he put his arm around Ino's waist, who just smiled.

FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!

"What the-"Kiba stopped when he saw Sakura taking snap shots of him and Ino on her phone.

"Just wait 'til I send it to Deidara and the others! Hehehe… I always knew you two would end up together. I can imagine their faces now!" Sakura made a snicker.

"Deidara…" Kiba made a face.

"… and the others?!" that's when Ino turned red this time. The couple looked at each other then at Sakura who stopped smiling.

"Uh-oh", she laughed nervously, sweatdropping. She quickly hid behind the group in a blur "Please don't let them get near me", she pleaded.

"SA-KU-RA!" Kiba and Ino both said it slowly in a dangerous tone…

"Quick! Delete those pictures!" Kiba said behind Ino, who was now fidgeting on Sakura's phone.

"Give back my phone, Ki-chan!" Sakura yelled.

"Not until we're finished here, brat!" the boy yelled back. "We wouldn't want t to let those guys know about us, would we?" he muttered.

"I already get what you mean. But I don't understand, why you have to tie me up here!" she made another yell. Yet at the back of her mind she wanted to smile. Good thing I've sent it to my email and not yet on Deidara, Hehehe, she thought.

When she told the couple about the photos to be sent to Deidara and the others, they were very eager to get their hands on the phone. She didn't know how, but they managed to tie her up by using a ribbon (used by gymnast) they've found at the gym.

"Just to be sure you won't do anything stupid again, twerp!" Kiba smirked; Sakura stuck her tongue at him.

"Ino-chan, who are Deidara and the others, anyway?" Temari asked curiously.

"Oh…Ahm… They're like our big brothers. Sakura knows them well because they stay at their house and works for their ahm…company", Ino stated.

"Then why're you guys acting like that?" it was Naruto's turn to ask.

"They probably don't want to be teased by those guys", Sakura commented. "We always told them that they're gonna be a couple someday, back then when we were kids. Now, I wonder how'd they react from this news", she grinned.

"Be quiet, or else!" Kiba scolded.

"Or else what?" she prodded.

"I'll make you wear skirts and dresses for a whole month" it was Ino who answered her. She even wore an evil smile that made Sakura sweat drop. This girl could make her do things that she couldn't ever imagine she would do. To Sakura, Ino's threats were much worse than whatever kinds of prank the guys are gonna play on her. So basically, she kept her mouth shut.

It'd be better if I do it later at home, I guess, she thought…


"Yosh! Good day my youthful students! I am Gai-sensei and here with me is your Anko-sensei! We will be your P.E. teachers for this year. I hope to see everyone youthfulness burns with passion on every activities we do…" a tall man with strange hair like Rock Lee said continuously.

"Hey Naruto, is that teacher always like that?" Sakura whispered to Naruto's ear.

"Yeah. He was our teacher last year, too. And he hasn't changed a bit. Lee is number one fan; by the way", Naruto pointed out Rock Lee who was listening attentively on Gai-sensei, starry-eyed.

"It figures", she mumbled, which made Naruto laugh. "But I've noticed the other teacher seems to be quiet", she mentioned Anko-sensei, who was now scanning the class then paused when she saw her.

"She's not that quiet once she sees a good fight. Anko-sensei is a very tough teacher, too", the blonde boy replied.

"I see", she smiled awkwardly when she saw Anko-sensei looking at her while whispering something to Gai-sensei's ear. Then he also looked at her and smiled widely.

"Oh, I see we have a new face in class?!" Gai exclaimed. "You are Miss…?"

"Sakura-chan I think he's talking to you", Naruto said, giving her a nudge.

Sakura stood up and introduced herself.

"Are you good in sports, Miss Haruno?" Anko-sensei said, still eyeing on her.

"Sort of", she replied. "I'm kind of clumsy sometimes", she scratched the back of her head.

The fan girls laughed insultingly. Sakura's friends glared at them. Although, the girl seems to think they're laughing at her statement, so she joined them. That made them stop what they're doing, so much for thinking that she'd be embarrassed.

"Very well, then. I think you guys should wear these over your shirts", Anko said, tossing out some cloth to each of them.

"Hey, what's this for?" Naruto asked, holding out his own.

They were jerseys used in basketball games. They have two colors: black and yellow gold. The girls wore an over-all yellow gold-colored P.E. shirt and jogging pants with the school logo, on the left side, while the boys wear black. All of them were given jerseys with the opposite colors, has numbers and their names at the back.

Sakura answered him "I think we're playing basketball, Naruto", she said with a smile.


"The rules of this game are simple since all of you already know this sport. There will be ten teams composing of five members competing. You need ten points to finish the game so that it wouldn't be tiresome in the final round. The last two teams will face each other at this round. And the winner will take the prize, just to make it more exciting", Anko-sensei declared at the students.

"Prize? What kind of prize?" asked Naruto.

"That's for me to know and the winners to find out", she grinned. "Now, go and form your team. Boys separated from girls."

"Why do you look so nervous Hinata-chan?" Sakura asked.

"I'm not really good in sports. I'm more of a music p-person, Sakura-chan", Hinata explained shyly.

"Ok then, don't worry I'll watch your back. We'll win this game for sure. I promise!" Sakura smiled reassuringly.

Hinata smiled back, blushing. "Arigatou"…

"Did I hear it right?! You're promising her that your team will win? Now that's funny!" Karin sneered.

Karin's team of fan girls and Sakura's team will be the first to compete in the girl's group. The Haruno girl chose Ino, Ten-Ten, Temari and Hinata to be her teammates. They were at the other side of the gym while the guys' are opposite to theirs.

"Yes. What's wrong about that?" Sakura asked.

"Nothing really. It's just that you wouldn't win that easily. Especially, with me around", Karin replied proudly.

"Ahm… Why?" Sakura asked again.

"Well, I happened to be the best sports player among the girls of Konoha Academy", she scoffed at the pink hair.

"I may not be good at sports, but that doesn't mean I can't learn how to play", Sakura smiled which got Karin irritated.

"See you at the court later then", the red head sneered.

"Okay!"

"Ah… Ino-chan, was Karin-san telling the truth?" Sakura whispered as they watch the boys play.

"Don't mind her, she always say she's good at something and then it turns out she was lying", Ino giggled.

"It's a good thing Deidara taught me a little basketball. Although, instead of a ball he used bombs", she lowered her voice more as she sighed.

"Those guys never changed, huh?" Ino asked.

"Yep", she replied. Then gave out a cheer as their friends won the game. (Sasuke's team)­­


(A/N: Due to laziness of the author, she chose to fast-forward the game and make it to the last game: p)

Sakura's team easily won their game and so did Sasuke's team. In conclusion, they'll be the ones competing in the final game.

"Haruno", Neji called as he blocked Sakura's path.

"Hello, Neji! What's up?" the girl managed to reply as she dribbled the ball to avoid Neji from getting it.

"Thanks", he mumbled as he tried to get the ball.

"Huh? For what?" she passed the ball to Temari then ran, Neji runs after her and blocks her again.

"For backing up Hinata", he meant the time she helped Hinata during the matches. She even made her shoot and score.

"Your welcome", she smiled. She knew that this Hyuuga boy definitely cares for his cousin—in a secretive manner anyway. "Besides, I know she can do it if she'd be more confident", she said before leaving Ten-Ten in her place with Neji and made a 3-point shot when Temari passed the ball back to her.

"Hey, Neji-kun, looks like we've got ourselves a star player on the girl's side", Ten-Ten commented.


"Yeah. But I don't think ours will give up that easily", the Hyuuga smirked as they watched Sasuke got a score after stealing the ball from Sakura.

"This match has gotten more interesting by every second", Ten-Ten smiled at her boyfriend, when Sasuke and Sakura was face to face.

"I must admit, you're an exceptional player, Haruno", Sasuke smirked as he guard Sakura.

The girl paused for awhile looking anxious that it made Sasuke raised an eyebrow.

"W-What do you m-mean, Sasuke?" the girl replied, avoiding eye contact. Oh no, I'm standing out too much! I'm supposed to be blending in! She thought.

"I meant, to say that you play basketball like a pro. I thought you said you're not that good?" Sasuke stare down at her.

"I am! M-maybe its just beginner's luck?" she explained unsurely, sweatdropping. I was enjoying the game too well!!!… her mind went on.

An idea flashed her mind…

"Forehead!" Ino yelled, calling Sakura's attention as she made a high pass.

Just as Sakura made a jump to get the ball, Sasuke had reached it before her. But when he did, he suddenly lost balance and fell on Sakura. Everyone gasped, as the loud thud echoed inside the gym.

"Sasuke, you idiot!" Sakura seethed under her breath. She felt his weigh over her and had some weird feeling on her right hand.

Sasuke got off her, embarrassed of the whole incident, but hid it very well with an unconcerned look. He watched as Hinata and their friends help Sakura up. The girl, on the other hand, gave him a death glare as she marched straight towards him.

"You know what?! Everytime you're around, something bad happens to me. Are you really that dense that you don't care if you always put me in trouble?!" Sakura said, her controlled temper finally starting to get lose, as she saw Sasuke's blank gaze. Just as I expected, she thought wanting to smirk.

Sasuke wasn't supposed to say anything but the word slipped his mouth "Yeah".

"Uh-oh", Kiba said sweatdropping. This guy's stupid, huh?

"Ah… Sakura-chan?" Ino called, unsurely. He's so dead!

"That's it Sasuke, consider me as an enemy from this day on", the pink-haired girl, said in a low-voice laced with anger. Only their friends were able to hear her.

"Haruno! 'You still in one piece?" Anko-sensei yelled as she and Gai-sensei rushed to them.

"Hai! Sensei", Sakura replied, this time (to everyone's surprise) in a calm manner.

"Are you sure?" Anko said in disbelief. She must admit, the girl is tougher than she looks. Even she, cheered the girls' team and was very excited at the heated battle of Sakura and Sasuke.

"Yeah. I'm-"

"Sakura-chan, your hand", Naruto suddenly exclaimed.

Everyone looked at where Naruto was pointing to. Sakura's right hand was red and it looked sore.

"What about it?" Sakura denied trying to hide it behind her but Anko took it and examined her hand.

'You've got a sprain", the teacher said sternly.

"It's nothing to worry about. I can still use my left hand", Sakura said waving her left hand, smiling awkwardly. She felt the fang of pain.

"It's impossible to play on one hand", Neji commented. "Especially w/ your left hand." He noticed that she was purely right- handed.

"Of course it's possible. I've done it before. Besides, it's almost game over. I could just put some bandages to finish this game with my team", she suggested.

"What do you say Anko-sensei?" Naruto asked.

"I think this girl's hard-headedness can't be change", Anko sighed.

Sakura grinned. "Give me your hand Haruno"…


"You've planned this, didn't you?" Ino asked Sakura, when she was sure they're earshot from the others.

"Yeah", Sakura confessed easily. She knows that Ino can read her like an open book, so there's no point in lying.

"You made Sasuke fall on you on purpose and got angry of him of what reason?"

"He's getting too nosy. I could feel his eyes on me… observing. So I needed an excuse for me to distance myself from him", Sakura explained, with narrowed eyes.

"And you sacrificed your hand, why?" Ino's eyes were hard on her.

"I don't want to stand out too much. I don't want people thinking that I'm beyond normal…especially that guy", she turned her eyes away.

Ino's eyes grew wide for a second, and then nodded as if she understood. "You have a mission and working as an undercover student?" Ino always got ways of knowing things especially the things that goes inside her head.

"Plus a vacation away from Deidara and the others", the pinkette stated, grinning.

"And here I thought you've changed from being workaholic. Oh well, I guess you're still the same forehead girl I used to know", the blonde commented. "Don't worry. I won't be asking for details but we've got to let Kiba know about this, okay?"

"Sure". Both of them got back to the court.


They were now playing and the two girls told Kiba the reason why Sakura is there.

"Is it dangerous?" Kiba asked as he guarded Sakura.

"Nope. Just guarding some rich kid. I think he's a student in my section. Otou-sama doesn't approve of giving me a difficult mission, so I picked out an easy task from his desk and went away as soon as possible", she informed, trying to get away from him.

"Be careful, okay?" he said, concern was visible in his eyes.

Sakura stopped and smiled "I will". The distraction was cut-off when Sasuke scored. "I got to get going", was her last word before speeding up to get the ball.

The score was 7-6 and the boys are on the lead. But a certain Haruno girl wasn't giving up.

"Mind telling me how the calm and collected new friend I just met this morning turned the short-tempered and hot-headed enemy now?" Sasuke smirked when Sakura tried to get the ball.

The girl glared at him. She sidestepped to the left making him think that he's avoiding him and when he did, Sakura's hand tapped under the ball making it fly and vulnerable. She caught it in her left hand, dribbled it towards the basket and made a perfect lay-out!

Sakura's team cheered. The score now is 8-7 with the girl's on the lead.

And now, the time has come to… Sakura thought… end this game, she sighed.


"And the winner of this match is… Sasuke's team", Gai declared.

The whole place cheered. (Well, mostly fan girls). The game was exciting, everyone hold their breaths at the shots made by the two players: Sasuke and Sakura. What they couldn't believe was that Sasuke made an easy shot when Sakura could've possibly intercepted it. (Just imagine Sasuke making a 3 point shot)

"I don't feel like a winner", Naruto muttered, in disbelief.

"Yeah. Me too", Sasuke agreed. He was staring at Sakura who was apologizing to her team. "I felt like I've been cheated"

Naruto look confused. His onyx-eyes friend just shrugged and went to the Haruno girl.

"Gomen Nasai, Hinata-chan", Sakura apologized, bowing her head.

"Huh? W-what are you saying sorry for Sakura-chan?" Hinata asked surprised. "That was the best game I've ever had!"

"I promise you we'll win this game, remember?"

"Don't mind that Sakura-chan. Besides, we had fun, right guys?" Ten-Ten said looking at the others.

"Yeah. But we could've win, you know. What happened back there, anyway?" Temari asked, not sounding offensive.

"Well… it's my right hand. When I was going to get the ball it suddenly stung me", she grinned. "Guess I became careless"

"Either that or you made it on purpose to let us win", a voice came from behind Sakura. She turned around and she wasn't surprised to see the boys walking towards them.

Sakura looked at Ino and gave her a "see-what-I-mean look". Her friend just smiles awkwardly.

The pinkette looked at Sasuke, boredly. "I don't know what you're saying", she stated coldly, going to the changing room.

Sasuke was about to say something when Anko-sensei came.

"Uchiha, here's your prize", she said.

The boy opened the envelope and given to him. It contained 5 coupons each saying: "You win a free date to Ichiraku's!" (A/N: Not so exciting but it'll be useful…)

Sasuke gave one to his members, sighing. Not even caring.

"Cool! Hey Hinata-chan, want to come with me this Saturday?" Naruto asked. Hinata nodded shyly, totally blushing madly.

The others asked their girlfriends out. Fan girls came to Sasuke's side hoping they'd be invited by Sasuke. But he didn't. Why would he?!

"How about you Uchiha? 'Want to ask Miss Haruno?" Neji smirked at him.

"Hn", the Uchiha boy looked at the coupon and the door Sakura went on, unconsciously.


School was over and everyone is going home…"Forehead, 'want us to accompany you to your house?" Ino asked. The gang parted ways and it was Kiba, Ino and Sakura that walks home together.

"There's no need. I'll manage", she smiled. Besides, I'm supposed to run an errand before I get home. You could come by the weekend after I fix the house clean".

"You'll be living there alone?" Kiba asked.

"Yup"

"I guess it'll be near your "principal"?"

Sakura nodded. A "principal" is what they call the person who they will guard. Her father owns Emerald Agency that produces top class bodyguards and private investigators. The people who hire them are very important, rich or famous people. They don't only do it for money but they were known, by some, to take care of lives of their principals responsibly even risking their own lives.

"Why did you take this assignment yourself? Aren't there enough people to take care of this job? Don't they know who you are? --" Kiba ranted. Kiba may seem to be always annoyed with her but he cares a lot for Sakura.

"I was just too bored!" Sakura burst out cutting Kiba off. "Actually, there were enough people that I can't do anything fun! So, I asked Dad to give me an assignment or else I'll bug him until he says "yes", she grinned, thinking about the time boopy traps inside the whole training fields, started.

Both her friends' sweatdropped. Sakura had also been a very determined girl, ever since. She has the kind of the multiple personality that others find weird. She can be outgoing at first then turns serious the next minute. She might look like an innocent kid now but she can change into a dangerous and deadly bodyguard, if needed.

"Sakura, do these people even know you're the daughter of the owner of your own agency? They might not treat you well and think that you could be their personal maid, you know", Ino said concerned. It already happened before, but Sakura had a way of doing things her way, and taught her principal some manners.

"Nah. They don't need to know. Besides, you both know I won't let anyone treat me like that", she said a matter-of-fact tone. She stopped when they go out of the school gates. "I guess I'll see you guys tomorrow. But before that, could you tell me where the Blue Fire Street is?"

Kiba and Ino stared at Sakura in shock…


"Kiba-kun, why didn't you tell Sakura-chan her possible "principal"?" Ino asked as they watched Sakura's retreating back.

Kiba just grinned and put his arm around Ino. "I want to get pay back on her little prank on us."

When Sakura asked them about Blue Fire Street, they instantly knew who she will be guarding. Only one family owns and uses Blue Fire Street…

"Tomorrow will definitely be fun", Ino muttered referring to Sakura. Kiba chuckled in agreement.


Weird, Sakura thought.

Only one house was there to see at Blue Fire Street. And it's not only a house but a huge mansion! It was larger than a mall and was surrounded by a 10 feet ivory colored concrete wall. There she stood in front of an iron barred gate colored elegantly in black and tiny bits of gold. From there she could see a sculpted angel fountain in the middle of an elegant landscape. The white mansion covered by a coal-black rooftop stood out very much even from afar. (A/N: Okay. I don't know how to describe anything…Meh... Just use your imagination)

Rich people, Sakura muttered shaking her head. At that point, she'd forgotten how equally rich her family is from this family. "UCHIHA MANSION" was written on a gold plate on the gate.

She pushed the button of the intercom on the side of the gate.

A male voice answered gruffly "Good afternoon. How may I help you?"

Sakura cleared her throat "I'm Haruno Sakura from the Emerald Agency. I'm supposed to see Mr. Fugaku Uchiha" she replied politely.

Richard Dunstan, the 50-year old, yet still muscular and tall, blonde loyal butler of the Uchiha Mansion, paused for a while. The voice sounded like it was a young female speaking. His Master Uchiha told him earlier about the guest but he wasn't expecting the young master's new bodyguard would be a girl.

Maybe she's just a messenger, Richard thought "Please wait for a moment. I'll call the guard to fetch you Ms. Haruno"

"Thank You!" Sakura said before the massive gate opened.­­­


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A few minutes before… (30 mins.) At the Uchiha mansion…

Sasuke was fetched by his private driver, Charles, at the Konoha Academy's front gate- after he escaped from the fan girls (again).

When the shiny black limousine moved along Blue Fire Street, Sasuke saw the gate opened and he could swear he saw a girl, wearing the Konohagakure uniform, enter through it with a guard.


"Miss Haruno, is it?" Mr. Uchiha asked, Sakura nodded. "Actually, I thought a certain Mr. Sai would be coming over. I didn't think I have been informed about this. So… can you please explain?" his voice was firm yet it also sounded gentlemanly.(A/N: Is there such word? o.o...Watever)

"Well… the truth is, Sai asked me to be his substitute for a while. He had an important family matter to deal with. Since his cover was to be an undercover student and the other young members have their own missions, he asked me to this favor", Sakura explained, which was quite true. No need to add the detail about blackmailing the pale boy.

"I haven't heard of a young female member in your agency from my informant", he said thoughtfully. They mostly have males and a few women bodyguards.

"I've become a new member-recently", Sakura answered.

Sakura was never a member of the "Emerald Agency". She just needed to excuse her sudden appearance. Her father, Ryota Haruno, had always been overprotective of her. Being a bodyguard is a dangerous to make his own daughter be one. But for her own good, he taught her everything there is to learn- to protect herself from harm. He sometimes let her do some field works but most of the time she works in the office and is studying how to run their agency.

"I don't know if I should hire you Ms. Sakura…" Fugaku Uchiha trailed off.

"I may be a girl, sir, but I know how to handle my own job seriously. And-"Sakura stopped when Fugaku chuckled.

"I didn't mean to offend you. It's just this son of mine. He's kind of allergic to girls. He doesn't like people, most of all a girl, to follow him around every time. He actually hates the idea of having a bodyguard", Fugaku smiled.

Sakura smiled back curtly. "Don't worry. I know where to stand my guard".

"Are you sure about that?" a voice came from behind. She didn't have to turn around to see Sasuke smirking at her, arms folded across his chest. When he entered the room, he hid his surprise perfectly when he saw her. And what he heard.

"I didn't know my new enemy would also be my new bodyguard now", he leaned forward to Sakura's back as he said those words. Sakura almost slap herself at the weird coincidence but she kept her face blank and turned to Mr. Uchiha.

"Is he my "principal"?" she almost groaned when Fugaku nodded.

"Do you know each other already?" the older Uchiha asked.

"Yes. I'm his classmate. I've just enrolled last week and attended class this morning, but I didn't know he'd be the one. I haven't had the time to look on his profiles since it was all too sudden", she sounded grim and a little bit annoyed. "So, am I hired or should I call someone else?"

"Sasuke, what do you want to say?" Fugaku turned to his son, quite amused at how Sakura reacted towards Sasuke. Most girls would have swooned at the sight of his raven- haired son.

"Sure. She's definitely hired" the young Uchiha, looking directly at Sakura's emerald eyes with his onyx ones, replied almost smiling. "Definitely" he muttered again at her glare.


"Ms. Haruno sure is interesting, don't you think so Richard?" Fugaku Uchiha commented, after asking Sasuke to bring Sakura to her room (whenever Sasuke wished to).

"She certainly is, Master Uchiha. That might be the reason of young master Sasuke why he accepted her easily", Richard agreed. He admired Sakura, that at her young age, she was capable of this kind of job. But he was still a little concerned of her, even though Fugaku was very confident.

"Now I only have one problem", Fugaku muttered. "Richard, what time will Mikoto and Itachi arrive?"


Both Sasuke and Sakura walked through the halls of the second floor. Each door they passed leads to different kinds of room; luckily, there are signs above each door in gold plates with the names engraved on it. The entertainment room, the gym, library, music room… pampering room? It made Sakura raise an eyebrow. Sasuke smirked at her look.

'That's my Mom's favorite room", Sasuke answered her questioning look.

Sakura did not speak, but she looked calmer now.

"You know… you don't look like a bodyguard to me", he commented. Still she didn't reply. "Are bodyguards supposed to be mute?" he sighed.

She almost smiled at that. "Sorry, I wasn't listening. I was thinking about something".

"What?" his curiosity made her smile completely.

"I thought Naruto said you name was Sasuke-Teme?" she admitted. "Is that supposed to be a nickname or something?"

"You thought my family name was "Teme"?!" he half-shouted, and then tried to compose himself in a calmer state. She nodded.

"What does it mean anyway?" she asked innocently.

I'll definitely kill that dobe if I get my hands on him!, he thought, then shook his head. "Don't believe every word that Naruto says about me, got it? That word never means anything". (A/N: Okay…LOL… just let me laugh here…)

"Oh"… was all she said. "What were you saying again?"

"How did you become a bodyguard?" he asked again in relief, as Sakura seemed to not press anymore on the "teme subject".

"I'm sorry, that's supposed to be a secret", she sighed. "But you should know that I'm not allowed to get too attach to you since you're my principal".

"Why?" he asked almost in disbelief, stopping on his track for a moment to look at her.

"I don't know", she shrugged. "I guess it has something to do with my resolve during the times you've in danger. It's harder to concentrate when our worries about the other too much because of the attachment", she explained boredly. They stopped in front of Sasuke's room w/c faces another room.

It took Sasuke a few fleeting seconds before he's mind absorb the information. "That sounds reasonable. 'Still, I need to know if you are capable of your job of protecting me. Danger seems to surround me whenever I go", he grinned at that. He opened the other door, with no name, that faces his room.

"I noticed", she murmured, but audible enough for him to hear. They both entered the room that looks like a hotel suite. Its interior was colored in elegant black and white. It was complete with a queen-sized bed, a flat screen TV in front popped up on the wall a bathroom (with a tub, shower and Jacuzzi), a walk in closet, a personal ref, etc. Although she was already used to this kind of room, she's still surprised at how extravagant this family is.

"If this is a personal bodyguard's room, I can't imagine what the master's bedroom looks like", she voiced out, a joke. "Is this the guest room you're letting me use?"

"Yeah. Dad told me I can put you in any room I want and I'd chosen this one 'cause it's next to my room", he explained, monotously.

"Sasuke", she chuckled. "I'll only be your bodyguard at school, remember? I'll be staying here only for a short while until my things are moved to my house. It doesn't matter if I sleep in the maid's quarters".

Surprise registered on his face at what she said, in a second. He shook his head. "I didn't know that part", he muttered.

"Well, now you know", Sakura said before jumping on the bed and squeezing the soft pillow lightly. She breathed deeply, closing her eyes and lay there silently.

Sasuke just stood there quietly, thinking that she's only enjoying the huge bed. She can't actually sleep on her uniform, he thought. Right? Five minutes passed.

"Haruno?" No response came. He walked towards the bed, hands on both pockets. He stared at her still form, her body only moving because of her breathing. He sat carefully, on the bed and tucked Sakura's straying strands of hair behind her ear-still cautious. He sighed. Sleepyhead…

Slowly, the girl's lip smiled. Her eyes flickered open into a playful look. Both her hands cupped his face in a flash, making her nose touch his.

"Are you having a crush on me now, hmm, Sasuke… kun?" she whispered teasingly. The way she used the term of endearment made Sasuke flush. Sakura laughed at that as she let go of his face. "You should look at your face, you look beat red!" she giggled.

"That is not funny!" he glared, still flushing.

"Of course it is. Sa-su-ke-kun", her voice sounding musical to his ear. He liked it. The way her eyes smiled w/ her lips. Darn it!

"You know, you look cute when you're blush--- OUCH!" Sasuke just hit her with the pillow.

He strides towards the door "The maid will call you for dinner" he said before he slammed the door shut, muttering incoherent words.

"What a baby" she grinned to herself, getting back on the bed.


blackheart01: Hahaha...she called him a baby...Ooooh I love myself HAHAHA--OUCH! (Sasuke hits her with a pillow) What the heck is your problem?!

Sasuke: Hn...(Taking out more big and fluffy pillows)

blackheart01: Okay before this turns into a pillow fight (dodges) ...I'd like to thank my readers and the other future readers as well...MEH! Sakura -chan help me out here!!!( fleas the scene) BYE! BYE!