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If I'm dreaming…please…don't wake me…
After he slowly let go of the kiss, I softly cried into his jonin vest. I wasn't crying because of sadness, but because of happiness. He didn't mind letting my tears seep onto his jonin vest. He didn't shoo me away just like the time Naruto hugged him for signing us up for the chunin exams. Instead, he hugged me with a firm grip.
"Shh," he whispered. He placed a soft kiss on my wide forehead. I chuckled softly, thanking God for my big forehead in my mind.
"Happy Birthday, Sakura," he whispered softly into my ear.
I couldn't help, but place a kiss on his lips. He gladly accepted. He pulled me close to his warm body. I gripped tightly on his back.
This is the best birthday ever…
We kissed passionately until we stopped suddenly because I thought I heard a beep.
I jumped out of my bed and slammed my hand on the clock. I looked around my room. Sunlight had already made its way into my room.
Morning already?
I rubbed my eyes and looked at the calendar hanging in my room. I blinked.
Wait, today is March 28?
What the hell, I thought that I already went through that day!
Then, I realized that it was only a dream. I stomped my feet in disappointment. I sighed.
Dreams never come true…especially for me…
And damn, that strawberry cake was delicious!
I changed out of my mission clothes into my leisure outfit, which was a yellow shirt, my usual red sleeveless shirt on top of it, a navy blue skirt, and my normal boots. I made my way down the stairs to make breakfast, until I heard knocking on my door. I opened it to find a whole group of people: Naruto, Hinata, Ino, Temari, and Shikamaru. I blinked. I shivered because it's freaky how the exact same people come over to your house just like your dream.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAKURA!" they yelled as Naruto and Hinata pulled out a strawberry cake.
I smiled as I licked my lips in satisfaction. A cake just like my dreams. Now that I couldn't be more happy with. I happily led them into my kitchen as some of them sat around my coffee table while some stood and spread out. I took a seat.
"Amazing cake," I said. "Thanks guys."
"Anytime, Sakura-chan," said Naruto with a smile.
"Here! Open it!" exclaimed Ino as she gave me a red gift bag.
Hmm…what could be in here?
I took it and slowly removed the mass amount of tissue paper. I smiled in triumph as I finally pulled out the last tissue paper. I took out a pair of fiery red three-inch heels. I'm surprised that she didn't get me those insane four or five inch heels, according to her taste. I smiled. These shoes exactly matched my red spaghetti strap dress. I turned and looked at her.
"Thanks, Ino," I said with a smirk on my face.
"You know there's more," she said, also with a smirk on her face, while pointing toward the bag.
I took the bag from the floor and dug inside the tissue paper I stuffed back in. I found a small, black velvet box. I opened it and gaped. Inside the box was a pair of rose quartz earrings. I took them out and put them on. The minute I put the second one on, everyone clapped and cheered. Then, Shikamaru was nice enough to slice the cake for everyone. We ate and talked until I heard a firm knock on the door.
If that's Kakashi-sensei, I'm gonna flip.
I slowly walked toward the door and opened it. I jumped in surprise because it is Kakashi-sensei.
"Um, m-morning, Kakashi-sensei," I stuttered.
With a cheerful wave, he said, "Morning, Sakura. Sorry to break it to you, but we have-"
"A mission," we both said in unison. At that moment, I shivered, and I felt my face burning.
"Um, how did you-" he began to ask, but I cut him off by yelling to Naruto.
"Naruto! Team 7 has been summoned!"
He groaned as he stood up. "Damn you, Tsunade-bachan."
"You guys can stay here as long as you want!" I yelled to the people in my kitchen.
"Thanks Sakura!" they all replied.
Kakashi-sensei sighed as I closed the door.
"Sorry guys," Kakashi said sadly.
I pat him on the back. "That's okay, Kakashi-sensei. You wouldn't want Lady Tsunade to make you do paperwork like the last time," I said with a chuckle.
He groaned. "Oh God, don't even remind me of that."
Naruto and I laughed. We met Sai along the way.
"Happy Birthday, Sakura," said Sai as he gave me a small painting.
I looked at it in awe as I took it from his hands.
"Thanks, Sai," I said with smile.
I looked at her as I saw Sai give her a painting. I arched my brow, feeling a little jealously run through my system. I put my hand in my pocket, where I felt a soft, velvet box there.
Should I give it to her now?
No…Naruto will suspect something strange…
We already reached the Hokage office.
Never mind then…
We approached the Hokage office. Naruto kept complaining to Sai at how he didn't want to knock on the door because the last time he did that, he accidentally broke the door and Lady Tsunade had a hangover that day. She was so pissed that she confiscated ramen from him for one month.
"Look, that Tsunade-bachan might have another hangover today!" Naruto yelled as we walked down the hallway.
"Shut up, baka!" I hissed quietly at him. "We're almost there."
He folded his arms and turned away from the door with a firm "hmph." I sighed as I was about to knock on the door until a gloved hand stopped me.
"Allow me," said Kakashi-sensei.
I took a step back as Kakashi-sensei knocked on the door.
"Come in!" said Shizune.
He opened the door and we walked in. Lady Tsunade already had an unpleasant expression on her face as she saw Naruto come in.
"I'm already having a hangover thanks to you, Naruto!" Lady Tsunade yelled.
"Yea, yea, whatever you say, Tsunade-bachan," said Naruto sarcastically.
Her eyes and his eyes were already glaring at each other. Kakashi-sensei and I sighed. Sai just stood there, not really knowing what's happening. Shizune waved a hand in front of Lady Tsunade.
"Lady Tsunade, please, please, get to your point," she said quickly.
"Alright, Shizune," she said with a sigh. "Team Seven, I have yet another mission for you!"
"Yay," I said with such enthusiasm. I heard a soft, smooth chuckle from behind. I felt a chill run up my spine.
"This mission is exactly the same as your previous mission," she said, ignoring my lack of enthusiasm. "But instead, you'll be tracking down an assassin in the Land of Lightning and bring the assassin to the Raikage. You shall be at the gates of the village by 7:15 AM."
A huge grin appeared on Naruto's face.
"This should be a piece of cake!" he yelled in excitement. Lady Tsunade and Shizune chuckled.
As he walked out of the door, Lady Tsunade said, "Remember Naruto." She held up one finger towards him. He snickered a little.
"One finger is all I need," she said with a smile.
His snicker turned into a smirk. "You can't use one finger against me now," he fired at her.
She gasped for a minute, and then she chuckled.
"By the way, happy birthday, Sakura," she and Shizune said in unison.
I bowed. "Thank you, Lady Tsunade and Shizune."
They smiled as we left the office. Once outside, we went our own separate ways. I managed to walk back to my apartment. I hung Sai's painting in my kitchen. Then I walked up the stairs and straight to my room. Once I entered my room, I slumped myself onto the bed.
"Great, another mission," I said to myself. "What a great birthday present."
I sighed as I walked down the streets of Konoha. I angrily and mentally slapped myself.
When are you going to give the gift to her?!
I walked past the dango shop as Genma came out and stopped me.
"Hey, Kakashi!" he called out.
I turned around.
"Yo," I said. "What do you want?"
Genma chuckled. "Yo, me and Asuma are going to the club tonight. You want to join us?"
I thought for a moment.
Great, I have a mission tomorrow…
Hmmm…I'll just go.
I'll just have to make sure that I don't get drunk…
"Sure, why not," I said coolly. Genma smiled.
"Oh yea! That's what I'm talking about!" he yelled. "Meet us there at 7:00."
"Yea, okay," I said as I turned around and walked away.
That should get my mind off of her for now…
"Sakura! You want to hit the club tonight?" said Ino excitedly.
I slurped some ramen from my bowl with a look of disinterest.
"No thanks," I said. "I have a mission tomorrow."
"Seriously?" said Tenten. "That stinks, Sakura."
"Yea I know."
Hinata shyly said, "Y-you should come Sakura. It'll be fun."
Ino grinned. "Yea! That's what I'm talking about, Hinata! And besides, you can wear those fiery red heels I gave you with that red dress!"
I cringed a little. Hearing all of these is sooo tempting. I finished my ramen and turned to Ino. I sighed.
"Fine, you got me," I said in defeat. Ino and Tenten high fived. Hinata smiled. "What time?"
"7, 7:15 ish," said Ino. "Yea! This is going to be fun!"
I managed to put on a smile. "Yea, it sure will be."
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