.:Cherry Blossom Dreams:.
Chapter Eight:It's Almost Time!
The night before his birthday, Sakura went over a list of what was going to be done the next day. For one thing, she was going to let Sasuke sleep in late with her. The rest was still a surprise for him.
She ran her fingers through her hair before ripping up the paper with a kunai. She stretched and yawned, and went to the bedroom. She opened the door slightly just to check in on Sasuke before going in to sleep with him.
His eyes were half-lidded. Sakura smiled. She thought that he looked like a little kid like that.
She stepped inside the room. Sasuke heard her footsteps and sat up.
Sakura smiled again. "Having trouble sleeping?"
"Nah…just...thinking about stuff."
"Oh. Well, you should forget about them for now and get some rest," said Sakura sweetly.
Sasuke nodded and dug deeper into the covers. Sakura crawled into bed as well and stared at the ceiling.
Well, I hope Sasuke-kun likes his first gift.
Hey! You're back! I thought you ditched me!cries hysterically
I can't ditch you…you're a part of me you idiot.
You're stupid. You just called yourself an idiot!
So did you!!!
Whatever, let's stop before this gets complicated.
Agreed.
Anyways, what do you plan on doing for Sasuke's birthday.
Hmmmm…I don't know. Why don't you just crawl into my head and find out yourself.
Fine…I see how it is…I'll leave you alone until tomorrow. Oyasuminasai, Sakura-chan!
Oyasumi…
"Sakura…what are you doing? I thought I told you not to force yourself to use those eyes," said Sasuke glaring at her.
"What? Oh…I guess I didn't realize I was using them. Sometimes they just light up without me noticing," said Sakura rubbing the back of her neck.
Sasuke didn't seem to believe her. "Are you sure about that?"
Sakura looked at Sasuke right in the eye. "Look at my eyes and you tell me if I'm lying."
Sasuke stared at her eyes as Sakura said. He stared for a long time, until he looked away.
"Okay…I believe you. Just don't try it by force."
"Fine…let's just get some sleep," said Sakura as she turned on her side.
"Hn."
The next morning…
Sakura opened one eye and found her self buried into Sasuke's chest. Sasuke had one arm loosely around her. Sakura sweat dropped…they wake up in this position WAY too often for her liking.
She tried to go back to sleep, but the light was going in her eyes. Sakura snapped them shut and slowly opened them again. Now she was staring into a pair onyx eyes.
"Sleep well?" asked Sakura, smiling at him.
"Yeah, but it could've been better," he said, as he tightened his arm around Sakura.
"Don't worry…I can fix that," said Sakura. She buried her face into Sasuke's chest again.
"How?" asked Sasuke.
"Let's go back to sleep for a little more and that'll make it all better," said Sakura sleepily.
Sasuke smirked and threw off the covers. "I know it's my birthday and all, but we don't have to do that. Let's just go downstairs and eat something. I'm hungry." He gently pushed Sakura off of him and sat himself up. He got up and went out the door.
Sakura decided to get out of bed as well and went downstairs. She found Sasuke lying in the couch staring at the clock.
"Sasuke-kun...let's go to the kitchen. You said you were hungry," said Sakura sweetly.
Sasuke nodded and maneuvered himself into the kitchen.
Sakura took a seat at the table and Sasuke stood at the doorway, staring at all the food waiting for them. He quickly collected himself and made his way to the table. He took the seat across from Sakura and sat there…speechless.
Sakura smiled at him. Sasuke smirked. "You know Sakura…you didn't have to do this for me," he said. Sakura kept smiling. "But I wanted to, Sasuke-kun. It's the least I can do!" Sasuke muttered a barely audible thank you, his cheeks the faintest shade of pink.
"Itadakimasu!" they both exclaimed.
"Oh…one more thing…you don't have to use your table manners today," added Sakura.
Sasuke smirked and got 4 dorayakis and put them in his plate. He grabbed the Anmitsu and put it next to his plate. He got the Sakuramochi (A/N-I know this is made for the traditional boy festival in Japan, but I mean…we're celebrating Sasuke-kun here, so it should make no difference.XD…anyways….ON WITH THE STORY!) and also put that in his plate.
Sakura sweat dropped. Sasuke's obtained quite the appetite she thought.
Sasuke started eating everything on his plate. Wait…he didn't eat it…he shoved it in his mouth! Sasuke was done before Sakura could even get started.
Sasuke grabbed his glass and gobbled down the milk.
"Breathe, Sasuke-kun," teased Sakura. She finished eating her dorayaki and finished eating her Anmitsu as well. Sasuke ate all the Sakuramochi, which was fine by her.
"Gochisousama deshita," they said (well…Sasuke burped it).
Sakura laughed and Sasuke just stared blankly.
"What…it's natural!" he said complaining.
"Gomen, Sasuke-kun. I just found it funny," she said holding in the laughter.
"Tch…and I thought I was fucked up," said Sasuke folding his arms.
Sakura controlled herself and managed to finally breathe normally. "Oh yeah, Sasuke. Naruto told me yesterday at night that he wanted to train with you today. He said that was your birthday present," she said giggling.
"Tell the dobe I'll meet him right now," he said chuckling. "This is going to be interesting.
Sakura left the room and called Naruto.
"Moshi Moshi! This is Uzumaki Naruto speaking, your future Hokage!!!"
"Hi, Naruto! Sasuke-kun says he's on his way to the training grounds."
"YES!!!!FINALLY, I get to beat that teme to a pulp!"
"Naruto, quiet down! It's still early!"
"Gomen Sakura-chan. So…how long do you want him out of the house?"
"Put on a transmitter and I'll tell you."
"Why?"
"Baka…I can't tell you now! Then he'll KNOW!"
"Oh yeah…I forgot. Anyways, when Hinata-chan gets there, tell her I said hi!"
"I will. Take care Naruto… Ja ne!"
"You too!"
CLICK!
Sakura tried hard not to squeal. She knew Sasuke was only a room away...and since he was a shinobi….he would've heard that.
Sakura went back to the kitchen.
"Sasuke-kun…are you leaving anytime soon?" she asked.
"Well, did the clumsy idiot leave yet?" he asked back.
Sakura smiled. "He's on his way to the training grounds."
"Hn."
Sakura looked at Sasuke and then to the fridge. "I think I'll pack you guys a lunch," she said brightly.
She went to the fridge and got out some left over took out some onigiri already made. She also took out two sodas and two instant ramen cups. Sakura looked around and apparently found what she was looking for. She got a container and filled it with water. She packed everything into a small box and gave it to Sasuke.
"Ok…tell Naruto that there are 4 onigiri for him and 4 for you. As for the ramen, use that jutsu of yours and boil up the water."
"Hn."
Sasuke stood up and left the house. As soon as the door closed behind him, Sakura let out the squeal.
"THIS is going to be SO much fun!!!" she exclaimed. She called up Ino, Hinata, and Tenten to tell them that Sasuke left.
Soon, they all arrived at Sakura's house, each with a box in their hands. Sakura nodded to everyone but held Hinata back.
"Hinata-chan…Naruto says hi and send his love," she said smirking.
The Hyugga heiress' pale skin turned into a deep crimson. "T-tell N-Naruto-kun t-that I love him t-too," she stuttered nervously, the box in her hands threatening to fall. Sakura smiled as she tucked some of Hinata's long hair behind her ear. "I will," she said, continuing with her smile.
Sakura turned to face the others. "Alright then…LET'S GET TO WORK!" she yelled enthusiastically, punching the air.
Ino nodded and Tenten beamed. Hinata managed to show off a shy smile.
They went into the kitchen and went over Sakura's list.
"Tenten-san, I need to decorate this place with kunai, shuriken, and any other thing you can think of. And since you have the best aim"-Tenten tossed her head back proudly at this"-you can hang up this banner with the shuriken."
Tenten puffed out her chest. "I'm on it!" And with that, she left into the living room and started throwing shuriken and kunai all over the walls.
Sakura turned to Hinata. "Hinata-chan, use that wire technique that I taught you the other day and deposit some chakra into them to make them glow. Also, if you can. Use your Byakugan to find good hiding spots for everyone for when they get here."
Hinata nodded. "Hai, Sakura-chan." With that she strode into the living room as well, and began aiming kunai with wire tied to them all over the place.
Sakura turned to Ino. "Ino-pig…I think you know what you have to do."
Ino smiled. "Yeah, but can you refresh my memory…"
Sakura nodded. "Okay, go to the grocery store and get cream cheese, plain yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, powder gelatine, graham crackers, and butter. Got it?"
Ino tilted her head a little. "Can't you just give me the list?"
Again, Sakura nodded. "Agreed. Just be sure to stay within the budget…don't spend more than you have to."
Ino nodded. "Hai, I'll be back in 10!"
Sakura nodded back and left to go and do her part.
She went upstairs to her (coughtheircough) bedroom and began to take out gift-wrap and small boxes. She put stuff from a bag in front of her into the boxes and closed them carefully. Then, she wrapped them with the gift-wrap. She repeated this several times until the boxes and items were gone. When she was finished, she let out a sigh of exasperation and went to go check on the living room.
With Sasuke and Naruto….
"Usuratonkachi!" yelled Sasuke. "Your fucking ass is in my face!"
Naruto grinned like a maniac. "Sasuke-teme…I suggest you cover your nose. Those gases from my lunch are just about ready to come out!"
Sasuke's eyes widened in horror. "Dobe…I'm saying this one last time….GET THE FUCK OFF OF ME!!"
"Don't feel like it," yawned Naruto.
Sasuke squirmed to get free…but Naruto proved too much for our Uchiha.
"Too bad teme, your death has been sealed."
Sasuke's face wrinkled.
Naruto smiled and Sasuke glared.
Then…….
"OH MY GOD NARUTO!!!!!!YOU'RE DEAD YOU STUPID ASS!!!!"
"You have to CATCH me first Sasuke!" called Naruto over his shoulder, mocking him by slapping his butt.
Sasuke's face turned beet red. "Two words Naruto. Dead. Meat," muttered Sasuke.
Naruto turned on the transmitter. "Sakura-chan…are you guys ready yet?"
"No…why?"
"I think I pissed off Sasuke-teme more than I needed to."
"Well too bad, he wants to kick your ass….it's not my problem."
"C'mon Sakura-chan….you're the only one who can control him."
"I said NO!!!!!!!!!!"
STATIC NOISE….
"Oh Kami-sama….please save me from Sasuke-teme…"
Back with Sakura….
"OH MY GOSH!!!THE PLACE LOOKS GREAT!!!!I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH…YOU KNOW THAT RIGHT?" said Sakura getting Hinata and Tenten in a headlock.
"Sa-sakura-chan….do mind letting g-go of us now," said Tenten, struggling to breathe.
Sakura looked embarrassed and let go of them. "Gomen," she said laughing nervously.
"You are forgiven Sakura-chan," said Hinata.
"Okay Hinata-chan…I think you've done enough. I'll put the chakra into the wire instead!" she said cheerfully. Hinata smiled and nodded.
Sakura took hold onto two wires going around the room and started pumping chakra into her hands. Then, she let out a steady amount of chakra into the wires until it was fully illuminated. Sakura brought her hands to her sides and smirked. "Now all we need is for Ino to come back."
Meanwhile with Sasuke and Naruto….
"KATON: GOUKAKYUU NO JUTSU!!!!!!" yelled Sasuke at the top of his lungs.
"CONTROL YOURSELF SASUKE-TEME!!!!!!" yelled Naruto as he tried to avoid the fire that made its way towards him.
"LET ME KILL YOU, USURATONKACHI!"
"NEVER!!!!!!"
"Naruto…."
Naruto stopped running. A squishy noise was made and Naruto's face lost all its color. Sasuke tried very hard to keep his face straight.
"Sasuke?"
"Hn."
"What did I just step on?"
"Dog crap…clumsy idiot."
Naruto's face turned from pale to a dark red. Sasuke couldn't take it anymore…he just had to let out the laugh...and as soon as he did, Naruto was more than mad. He was PISSED off.
"Sasuke?"
"Hn."
"Why didn't you warn me?"
"Because I felt like I'd be wasting my breath telling you. You would've stepped on it anyways."
Naruto turned redder and muttered,"Stupid Sasuke-teme."
"I heard that dobe."
Naruto looked at him. Sasuke had a smirk on his face.
"Did I say that? No…uh…I meant…Happy Birthday Sasuke!"
Sasuke sighed. "Thanks…I guess."
I still think he's a loser thought Sasuke.
Back to Sakura…..
Ino came bursting through the doors with the packages at hand. "Sakura-chan!! I'm here!" she shouted, making v\everyone jump.
"Okay Ino-chan, let's go to the kitchen," said Sakura helping her friend out with one of the bags.
They went into the kitchen and went straight to work on the cake. Rare cheesecake that is.
Sakura looked at the cookbook and mumbled the instructions to herself, first starting off with the crust. When she was done with the crust, she moved onto the cake. Sakura, being a great cook, finished quickly. She carefully put the cake into the refrigerator.
"The cake will be done in 3 hours. We just have to make sure that Sasuke-kun doesn't come near the fridge," said Sakura.
Ino nodded.
Sakura turned on the transmitter. "Naruto…it's safe to bring Sasuke-kun home."
"First let him blow off some steam, because he's still pissed at me!"
"Naruto no baka…hurry up and let him beat you up. I'll heal you when you get back."
"Fine then…but you owe me BIG!"
"I already said I'll heal you, what else do you want?"
"RAMEN!!!"
"Fine…another time though. Ja."
She went into the living room and called Shikamaru, Neji, Shino, Kiba, Lee, and Choji. The boys arrived within 5 minutes.
"Okay guys, here's the plan. Sasuke-kun and Naruto are coming soon, so we need to hide, and quick. Hinata already has the spots ready for you," she said pointing to Hinata. Hinata waved shyly and began to talk.
"Choji-kun, you go behind the couch along with Kiba-kun. Lee-kun, you go behind this bookcase over here. Neji-ni-san, you can Tenten-chan hide under the coffee table. Shino-kun, you go behind that door right there. Shikamaru-kun, you can go where with Shino-kun."
Everyone went to their assigned positions. "Ino-chan go with Shikamaru-kun. Sakura-chan and I go on the ceiling." After Ino went with Shikamaru and Kiba, Sakura spoke. "Okay, remember to mask your chakra WELL or else he'll find us before he even opens the door." A chant of 'Hai' was heard and Sakura and Hinata jumped onto the ceiling.
Everyone switched their weapon pouch for a pouch full of confetti, streamers, and other stuff.
Everybody heard footsteps.
Here they come was the thought that everyone shared.
A/N: OKAY! It's almost time for them to do their little suprise party? but will (1)Sasuke like it or (2)will he kick them out?
Oh yeah...do any of you have ideas for the party. If you do can you put the theory and what's gonna happen? I'll put it in my story A.S.A.P.
Ex. (1)-Sasuke will like it and hog all the cake for himself...(this is only an example...this might or might not happen...)
Anyways, thanks again for the reviews you guys!!!For THAT, I promise to come up with faster updates(no..not rushed, just upload faster)...I need a life. I talk too much when I'm hyper.
