Yup, me again! Sorry for the wait but you know life. Always has to come first.
Disclaimer: I own Naruto. And a Ferarri. Along with Simple Plan.
This time, I'd rather give bananas. Who likes em' fried?!
Sakura sighed and looked at the wall clock that hanged above the TV. 8: 30 PM. That meant that she and Shikamaru had been here for two hours watching reruns of Friends. She loved that show but watching Rachel and Ross again and again deny their feelings was getting very annoying.
"This is so troublesome…" Shikamaru muttered from his side of the couch. He hated shows like these.
Naruto sighed loudly. "Like it's my fault there's nothing Princess Pinky likes to watch on TV!" He glared at said girl and continued, "Wrestling's on but nooo I can't even watch that! Princess'll probably cry or something"
Sakura smiled smugly. She secretly loved wrestling but seeing Naruto's anguished face was much better. "Of course I won't cry, you moron. Anyway, where's the bathroom?" She got up while saying this.
"Somewhere…" Naruto crossed his arms and pouted, looking like a six year old. "Not telling you where!" He stuck his tongue out while Shikamaru tried hard not to burst out laughing.
"…"
"Hey, Pinky, why does that Ino girl hate you so much?" Naruto asked suddenly.
Shikamaru groaned while Sakura stiffened. She sat back down slowly. "She does not hate me. We're on mutual terms."
Naruto wasn't convinced though. "Really. Hmm…let's see…do people on mutual terms drop pickle jars on each other? Do they make each other get stuck on super glue?" He pretended to think carefully, all the while glaring at Sakura.
"I…She…I mean…oh shut up! You don't know anything!" Sakura stood up and ran upstairs.
SLAM! Sakura had obviously slammed a door.
"What did I say?" asked a bemused Naruto.
Shikamaru groaned again. "It's just…private, okay? Don't talk to her about Ino or any of those girls who mock her."
"But why?" Naruto didn't understand.
"Ask her." Shikamaru got up. "Coming? Right now, all 'Pinky' needs is a hug and kind words."
"Fine but you hug her and say the kind words. I'll just smile."
"…"
They both made their way up to the first floor. "Hey, which room has the largest door?" Shikamaru asked.
"…Mine." Naruto was confused again.
"And where is that?"
"The last door on the left."
They made their way along the large hallway. It was rather grand for just one person to live here. Paintings adorned the wall and an Oriental carpet, the floor. The effect was really quite lovely.
"Here."
"Thanks." Shikamaru knocked on the door. "Sakura? Wanna talk?"
Muffled sobs mingled with curses could be heard despite the thick walls. She was obviously mad.
Naruto barged past Shikamaru and opened the door. He saw Sakura standing in front of his 'Note Board', the place where he posted his pictures, notes, letters, and etcetera. She was staring at one particular photo. It seemed to be the largest. "What are you looking at?" He didn't say it in a mean way but in a genuinely questioning way. Like he cared.
Shikamaru, none too softly, pushed his way over to Sakura and looked at the picture. He groaned for the third time he was here.
"EH?" Naruto shouted. "What the heck is it?" He walked inside and took one look at the picture. "It's just Sasuke. What's wrong with him?"
Sakura and Shikamaru turned around slowly and stared at him with pure, unadulterated shock.
Shikamaru was the first one to speak. "Y-Yo-You know him? Sasuke, I mean."
Naruto snorted. "Course' I know him! He's been my best friend for like a year! Why? What's wrong?"
Sakura glanced at the picture again and spoke in a low voice. "Has he ever had a girlfriend?"
Incredulity spread across Naruto's face. "What?! You're shocked because of Uchicha's love life?! What are both of you, his fan club managers?!"
Sakura's familiar glare returned. "Just answer the damn question, Uzumaki!"
Shikamaru, as usual, muttered, "So troublesome…" while he made his way to Naruto's double bed.
"Yeah he said he had one before he came to Hong Kong. Never said her name though. Now tell me why?!" Naruto's patience was at an all time low.
"It...it was me…I'm his ex…" Sakura whispered, tears drip-dropping her face again.
"What! You're the girl he cheated on!" Naruto gaped. "He told me that before I left. Didn't know why though!"
Hearing the word 'cheat' again did a profound effect on Sakura. Her tears, that were starting to come by the bucketfuls, miraculously disappeared; her face, that resembled Moaning Myrtle, turned to a mask of fury and her stance, that was a slouch, became a General's back. Straight and stiff as a board.
"Was he sad when he said it?" Shikamaru asked.
"Yeah…I guess…more so than usual."
Sakura suddenly turned to face the open window. "Did he mention a blonde girl?"
"N-No…" Naruto was starting to get nervous. What were they talking about? He knew Sasuke cheated but on Sakura? He wasn't even in Konoha at the time! He said he was from some city in the East!
Sakura sighed and fiddled with her bright pink hair. "Naruto…don't mention Sa-Sas-…that guy again, okay? Please."
Now this threw Naruto off the edge. Sakura? The Sakura? Being nice to him? She didn't even insult him! What was going on here?! "Sure…."
Suddenly, the ring tone to The Simpsons trilled out. Shikamaru yanked his mobile out and pressed the green button. "Hullo?" Screaming and tears could be heard even from the window. "Uh…who is this...Uh-huh…yeah, I know…you told me... I'm not taking back to you...oh…what?!...really…WOW!" Shikamaru hung up and jumped off the bed. "I have a baby brother!"
Naruto and Sakura grinned.
"That's great, Shika!" She ran to hug him while Naruto hung back.
Shikamaru, having the life sucked out of him, winked at Naruto. "I'm an older brother!"
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Two hours later
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"I love this kid." Shikamaru said blissfully. He was looking at his tiny brother who was currently in one of those containers they put premature babies' in. "Look at him, so not troublesome…." The look on Shikamaru's blissfull face was priceless.
"Yeah, he's cute…" Naruto offered. Sakura giggled. Ever since they rushed over here, Naruto had been offering unhelpful advice, comments, and tips on how to raise your baby brother. His funniest one was patting its nose to see if it did any tricks. He even offered to borrow Kiba's dog treats. He really was kinda…cute…WHAT?! NO, NO, NO, HE IS SO NOT CUTE! HE'S JUST…FUNNY! Sakura, inwardly, sighed. Inner Sakura was returning.
"Uh…kids?" spoke a friendly-faced nurse from the doorway. Her name tag stated that her name was Shizune. "We need to conduct a few more tests, so it's time to leave now. Mr. Nara, your mother wants to see you in Ward 348. Ms. Haruno and Mr. Uzumaki, kindly wait outside.
Shikamaru's face changed from one of delight to a frown; Sakura started tugging her locks and Naruto just grinned. Babies scared him, so he didn't mind.
"See ya." Shikamaru ambled over to the lift consequently leaving the two teenagers to stare nervously at each other.
Naruto decided to be the better man and started, "…Haruno? Uh…don't wanna fight and all but…sorry about what happened. Today, I mean. Including at school."
Sakura gaped. Naruto? The Naruto? Apologizing to her? He didn't even insult her! What was the world coming to?! She opened her mouth to apologize back but quickly closed it. It was surely a trick. If he was Sasuke's best friend, the he must be like him!
Sakura narrowed her green eyes and spoke in a monotone, "Liar. You're just tricking me. Just like Sasuke." Her voice sounded bitter but that was the least of her problems.
"What?! How am I tricking you?! I just wanna be friends!" He raised his right arm, obviously wanting to shake hands.
She spared a glance at the inviting hand then raised her eyes to face his blue ones. Reaching into her blue tote, she pulled out her bottle of water. "Liar." She repeated before pouring the bottle's contents onto Naruto's head.
His face, before smiling, turned into a look of shock, hurt, anger with a hint of what-did-I-do?
Sakura turned and ran down the stairs to the ground floor leaving a sodden, hurt and confused Naruto behind.
Ain't Sakura mean? ;)
Sorry if this was a little slapdash or didn't make much sense. As I said before, my computer hates me. I'd love to recieve your constructive criticism!
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