So What If You Catch Me?

Chapter Ten

A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water

Sakura sighed as she walked away from the Hokage tower. It had quite possibly been the longest day off she had ever had. After hours of debating they had finally decided on getting restraining order against Sasuke and he would be forced to go to counseling until a counselor thought he was stable enough to be with out one. Sakura sighed in relief glad that she was at least able to go home. She stuffed her hands into her pockets to keep them warm. It killed her to tell Sasuke what they had decided. The only positive of the situation was that he had willingly agreed to go to counseling. The streets slowly became darker before the street lights came on; lighting her way home.

Sakura had never been happier to lay down on her couch. Not even after fifteen hour shifts at the hospital. It was just so amazing to finally get to relax. There was nothing that could bring her down now. A knock on the door made her groan. Why did someone had to choose now to come over? She rolled off of the couch before bringing herself up to stand. She walked to the front door. She ran a hand through her hair and rubbed her face to make her look less sleepy before she opened the door.

"Oh hey Tenten," Sakura said realizing who was at the door.

"Don't 'Oh hey Tenten me'," Tenten said glaring at the pinkette. The brunettes mind was running a mile a minute with insults that she had been practicing all day for the pink haired woman. Who was she to steal her man! It was obvious that Neji and her were meant to be together.

Sakura raised an eyebrow at Tenten. What had come over her? Oh... Neji. Sakura sighed. "Look Tenten. I understand why your mad. But it wasn't like I planned this,"

Tenten made a noise at Sakura before crossing her arms in front of her chest. "That's a likely story!" Sakura couldn't help herself. She rolled her eyes at Tenten. "Don't roll your eyes at me!"

"Tenten?" The two girls looked up to see Naruto and Hinata. Hinata being the one who had spoken. "We need to talk," Both girls were shocked at how angry Hinata sounds. Naruto was staring at her like she had grown two heads. "Come with me," her voice hard. She turned to Naruto. "I'll be right back Naruto-kun," her voice soft and sweet again. Naruto nodded before moving past Tenten and to the door where Sakura stood. The two watched Hinata walk away with Tenten.

"That was terrifying," Naruto said with a shutter before walking into the house. Sakura nodded before following him in and shutting the door behind them.

Naruto stood in front of the mirror making sure his orange bow tie looked perfect. In fact he had been doing this acting for nearly forty-five minutes and it was driving Sakura insane. She sighed before falling back on the bed. "Naruto," she groaned. "You look fine, I don't know why you're freaking out this is just some dumb clan dinner," Sakura mumbled.

"It's not just some dumb clan dinner," Naruto said. "Hinata says that they're going to announce the next clan leader today," Sakura sat up. Okay so maybe it was a bigger deal then she was making it out to be. But in all honesty she didn't want to be freaking out like Naruto was. If anything she wanted to stay calm, cool, and collected.

"Okay, I get that this is a big thing. But you're freaking me out! So knock it off!" Sakura yelled. Naruto sighed before turning around and facing Sakura. Naruto was looking very handsome. He was wearing a black suit with an orange bow tie and if Sakura had to say so he was looking good.

"Okay. Okay. I'm trying not to freak out Sakura, but Hinata is really nervous," Naruto said.

"Why is she nervous?" Sakura asked standing up. She was wearing a simple red floor length dress. Her hair was pulled up in an eloquent bun and for once she was wearing make up.

"Well she's scared that her dad's going to make Hinabi the next leader," Naruto said. Sakura started at him unsure of how that was a bad thing. Naruto sighed. "Okay. So Hinata is next in line for leadership. She turned it down and nominated Neji to be the next clan leader. Hinata is scared that since he's not from the main house that he won't get chosen and her little sister will get it instead,"

Sakura nodded. She would never really understand clans and that was one reason why she was so glad that she wasn't part of clan. There was nothing ancient or crazy about the Haruno's. They were just a normal family of leaf nin. "Well, are you finally ready to go. Because we have twenty minutes to get the the Hyuuga home before we're late," Sakura said looking at the clock that sat on her bed side table.

Sakura shivered slightly at the night time air. It was slowly starting to get cooler in the hidden leaf village. The two best friends walked in silence until they reached the Hyuuga estate. It wasn't long until the two were seated awkwardly across from each other Sakura sat in between a Hyuuga she had met maybe once or twice in the hospital and Neji. Naruto smiled nervously at her as he sat in between Hinata and Hinabi.

Sakura looked up at Neji and when she felt his eyes on her. She blushed slightly when she realized her was watching her with intense eyes. He smiled lightly before looking back up and starting a conversation with the person to his left. Sakura relaxed slightly once his eyes were off of her. Naruto was right the air felt so intense. She placed her napkin on her lap and waited for the first course to start.

It wasn't long until the table was clean and the air had settled to if even possible more intense. Soon everyone was staring at the head of the table where Hiashi was standing and waiting for everyone's attention. "Good evening fellow members of my family and guests that have been invited to out home," He said politely. Sakura as well as everyone else nodded to him in thanks. "And now we will get down to business. It has come time to announce who will be the next in line to take the head of clan," A few Hyuuga's were smiling. "As everyone know. My eldest daughter has declined the position which gave myself and the elders a very long time to think of who we were to choose to be the next clan leader,"

Sakura jumped slightly when she felt a hand grip her's. She chanced a glance at Neji who was now gripping her hand. She smiled and tightened her grip on his hand. He was nervous. Never in her life had she thought she would see the Hyuuga nervous. "Now when I say that it took us a long time to decide I don't say this lightly considering it's been a year since we were supposed to make this announcement. But I feel the person was have decided will do wonders for our clan. So I now would like to announce Hyuuga Neji, my nephew, as our next clan leader,"

Sakura felt Neji instantly relax before the room erupted into claps and a few cheers. Sakura looked to Hinata who was smiling wildly and clapping as hard as she could. She the glanced at Hinabi who looked like she had eaten a sour grape. Sakura finally looked up at Neji who was now standing. He looked so relieved. He looked so strong and brilliant. Sakura smiled before clapping along with everyone else. Neji smiled.

"Thank you so much everyone for this wonderful opportunity. I would like to thank my younger cousin, Hinata. If it wasn't for her none of this would be possible. I would like to thank my uncle as well. I will not let you down," Hiashi smiled before moving around the table to shake Neji's hand. Soon all the men were up and congratulating him. Sakura stepped back and smiled as she watched Neji. He was amazing.

"Hey," Sakura looked up to see Hinata. "I'm glad you made it. I was hoping Tenten didn't scare you away,"

"No no, she didn't. I wouldn't miss this for the world," Sakura said.

"I know he's glad you're here. He really does care about you..." Hinata said. "You know one of the main reasons my father choose him was because of the day you came to the house on and he said he was going out with you. A big thing with the Hyuuga's is who they marry. My father thinks... well he thinks you and Neji would be good together," Hinata said blushing slightly. Sakura smiled even though her stomach was a pool of lava. Never had she thought of marriage. Why would she? She had only been seeing Neji for a week. But... there was... just something about him.

"You know..," Sakura whispered. "I don't think I would mind marrying him."

"You should go stand with him," Hinata smiled before giving Sakura a push towards where Neji was standing. Sakura slowly made her way to his side. Neji turned and smiled when she reached him. He wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her close to him.

"I'm so happy you're here," he whispered.

"Me too,"

A/N

Hows that for chapter ten? It still completely shocks me at how many people read/review this fic. I'm so happy that you all like it! Thanks again for all of the reviews. I'm slowly getting back up to my normal updating speed. So look forward to another update in the next week or two. :)