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Chapter 10: Encounter

The group was back to school and as usual, Sasuke was silent in his seat reading a book. He moved to another chair that was close to the window for some light as he read when someone suddenly tapped his shoulder.

"Sasuke…" Sakura asked shyly. "Can you help me with this?"

"Hn?"

Sakura put down some books on his table and searched through the pages.

"Well since I'm new had a lot of catching up to do. So I'm doing lots pf reports. Can you tell me what this topic is all about?"

"I'm busy…" Sasuke looks away and back to his book, making Sakura frown.

"Come on Sasuke please!" She begged. Sasuke didn't pay much attention and glanced at the window. He suddenly sees a guy with a cap. Much like the one he did yesterday.

"Who is that guy?" He thought. "He's in our school?"

"Sasuke!" Sakura whines, snapping him out of concentration.

"Fine. I'll help you with your report." Sasuke tells her and makes her speechless.

"Really?" She smiles. "But I just asked you to teach me this and that's it."

"I'll help with the whole report." Sasuke points out and Sakura claps her hands in delight.

"Really? Yey! Thanks Sasuke!" She squeals and runs back to her desk to fix her things. Meanwhile Sasuke stares back out the window to find the mysterious guy gone. He really feels uncomfortable with him.

"I should at least watch over Sakura… just in case."

"Ha Teme! I'll have you know I have new methods of getting Sakura's attention!"

It was lunch time and Naruto was bragging at Sasuke while Sakura wasn't there yet. Though the Uchiha doesn't seem to pay much attention to him as he stares off somewhere with his chin resting on his hand.

"Yo teme, are you even listening?"

"Was anyone wearing a cap this morning?"

"Huh?" Naruto was surprised with the sudden change of topic. "Uhh..no. You know it isn't allowed…"

Sasuke looked away again, observing everyone in the canteen, trying to figure out if the weird guy was there.

"What's up with you Uchiha?" Neji asked. Sasuke was being creepier than usual.

"Just…looking for someone…"

"Hmm…did anyone mess with you?" Gaara questioned with a grin on his face.

"Teme as the student council president you know fights aren't allowed in our-"

"Hey guys!" Sakura greeted and immediately got Naruto's attention.

"Hello Sakura!" He grinned. Sakura smiled at him a bit but immediately went to Sasuke.

"Sasuke. I need to start working on the report now."

"Now?" Sasuke repeated in question.

"Hey Sakura, I prepared your lunch for you!" Naruto butted in and presented a tray with food arranged beautifully and also a vase with a sakura blossom in it.

"Thanks but I'm not taking lunch today Naruto."

"Why now?" Sasuke asked again and Sakura shifted her attention back to him.

"Cause the deadline's really close and I still have a lot to do!"

"Sakura-chan you could at least eat some fruits while you're at it." Naruto interrupts again with a basket filled with different kinds of fruits.

"No thank you Naruto." Sakura replied without looking at him, making the others chuckle with Naruto's futile attempts. Naruto answers them with a glare and suddenly Sasuke takes out a tomato from the basket he was holding and was about to bite into it when Naruto grabbed his hand.

"What are you doing teme?"

"Eating a tomato." He answered and was about to bite into it when Naruto stopped it again.

"That's for Sakura-chan."

"No it's ok. I'm not fond of tomatoes anyway." Sakura smiled and Sasuke smirked triumphantly at the pouting Naruto.

"By the way, is tomato a fruit Shikamaru?" Ino asked the genius, noticing that Naruto put the tomato in his fruit basket.

"Hmm…Botanically, a tomato is a fruit with the ovary, together with its seeds, of a flowering plant. However, the tomato has much lower sugar content than other fruits, and is therefore not as sweet…." Shikamaru trailed off suddenly and caused the others to be confused.

"So it's a fruit?" Temari asked.

"Yeah but since it is Naruto saying it's a fruit and considering how he's always wrong in every single way, I therefore change it to a vegetable."

"What you can't do that!" Naruto exclaimed. "What are you some kind of vegetable fairy?"

"Do I look like a fairy?" Shikamaru raised a brow. "Do I have wings, wear a dress and have a wand shaped like a vegetable?"

Naruto opened his mouth to say something but realized that Shikamaru beat him again and just stayed silent.

"I thought so." Shikamaru said and closed his eyes to go back to sleep.

"Wait. That must be your secret!" Naruto grabbed Sasuke's hand again as he was about to bite the tomato and Sasuke was getting more pissed off.

"What secret?"

"To your…you know….being good with the girls. Your cassanova side."

"What does a tomato have to do with that?"

"Maybe..it's how you eat it!" Naruto grabbed his tomato. "How do you eat it?"

"Raw. With one foot behind your neck while scratching your butt." Sasuke glared. Naruto being the idiot he is did what he said and seemed to be in an…awkward position…

"Mr. President here is the list of students who…." A student council member paused as he sees the weird scene in front of him. "Is..this a bad time?"

The others chuckled while Naruto returned to his normal position.

"Sorry about that." Naruto sweat dropped and grabbed the list.

"Well we have to go." Sakura said and bid them goodbye.

"Wait Sakura!" Naruto exclaimed but was too late. He pouted and Sasuke suddenly took the tomato in his hand and took a bite of it.

"Dobe…" He mumbled and followed the pink haired maiden.

"No fair. Why does teme always have it his way." Naruto thought. "I know…I should follow them and observe him. Yeah! Like a spy!"

"Uhh…President-sama, you ok?" The member asked as he noticed Naruto making weird facial expressions.

"Umm… just leave this at my desk and I'll get right on it!" Naruto told him and gave him back the list and ran off. The group raised a brow at him.

"What is he up to?"

"Something stupid I'm sure…"

Sasuke and Sakura were in the library in front of the computer. Of course with every research, the internet is your best friend. Sakura was busy typing while Sasuke watched her from behind.

"Ugh I can't seem to find it." Sakura frowned.

"You sure it's the right spelling?"

"Yeah…"

"Try the scientific name of the plant."

Sakura followed his advice and they were focused on the monitor and didn't notice the dobe who was sitting to a nearby table pretending to read a book. But was actually keeping an eye on them.

"12:30 pm. Library." Naruto jotted down in his notepad. He raised a brow as he continued observing the couple.

"Wonder what trick Sasuke has up his sleeve."

Sakura failed to find what she was looking for and whined again.

"Still can't!"

"Let me." Sasuke offered and bent down to type. While doing so his arms were around her and his face was close to hers. Sakura could feel his breathing and blushed as Sasuke focused on the monitor.

"Something wrong?" Sasuke asked as he looked at her and Sakura blushed even more realizing how close their faces were.

"N-nothing." Sakura looked back on the monitor and sees that Sasuke found what she was looking for. "T-Thanks…"

Sasuke stared at her a bit longer and smirked as he stood back up again. Sakura just went back to typing and a gaping Naruto snapped out of it and scribbled on his notepad.

"Strategy no,1: The pretending-to-be-busy-but–secretly-hugging-you technique." He frowned. "Not bad Sasuke…"

"How can Sakura avoid this:" Naruto scribbled again. He wanted to add this portion so he could contradict Sasuke's tactics. "Stand up and make him sit down when he has to do the task….or trust your instincts and punch him."

The 2 suddenly stand up and walked away from the computer and Naruto silently trailed behind to their next destination.

Even after dismissal, Naruto still kept on trailing Sasuke and Sakura. They seemed to decide to have a break and stopped at a nearby café. Since it was close to their school, they left their cars at the parking lot and plan to get them later.

Naruto kept his distance as the 2 approached the entrance. Sasuke stepped forward and held the door out for Sakura. She thanked him and Sasuke entered after she did. Naruto seemed to doubt his actions and followed them inside.

They were deciding on what to buy and were staring at the menu at the cashier. To hide himself, Naruto had a hat and shades on and also changed his clothes as he approached a bit and secretly listened to their conversation.

"Hmm…I'll just have a piece of strawberry cake and mocha frap."

"Ok. That's all?" Sasuke asked and Sakura nodded. They approached the cashier to order and Sakura was about to pull out her wallet when Sasuke stopped her.

"I'll pay."

"No its ok I can pay for my fo-"

"I'll pay Sakura." Sasuke repeated in a serious tone and Sakura just let him. He paid for their food and picked a table for them to wait. Naruto sat in a nearby table and continued observing them.

Sasuke went to Sakura's side and held out the chair for her like a gentleman. Sakura smiled and thanked him as she sat down. Naruto raised a brow at what he sees.

"Hmm…I think I get it." He thought and scribbled on his notes.

"Strategy no.2: Being the perfect gentleman."

"I know this is one of the basics." He tells himself and raised a brow. "I think…"

"What else do we have to do?" Sasuke asked and Sakura checked her notes.

"Just have to get some plant samples later." She told him.

"Let's go to the park then." Sasuke told her and Sakura moved her head to the side with a confused expression.

"Why?"

"Since it's close to the forest there are a lot of plants there."

"Wouldn't we get lost?"

"Tss…Why would you get lost with me around?" Sasuke smirked at her and caused her to blush.

"Ha! Teme's going for another strategy!" Naruto thought as he scribbled again. "Strategy no.3: The you're-safe-with-me tactic."

"I know teme told me this was one of the most effective."Naruto thought. Sasuke and Sakura's orders soon came and they finished their meals and were off to the park. As usual, Naruto trailed behind unnoticed.

Sasuke was right with the park being filled with different plants. There were up on a hill collecting the different plants Sakura needed and placed them in a little basket. Naruto was behind a tree watching their every move.

"Wow this is great! We'll be finished in no time!" Sakura exclaimed happily. "Thanks for your help Sasuke!"

"Hn." Sasuke replied and put the last one in her basket. Everything they needed was complete and Sakura sat on the grass and sighed.

"Finally! I needed a break!" She sighed. She looked off and noticed Sasuke looking through some bushes.

"What are you doing Sasuke?" She asked.

"Just looking for something." Sasuke replied without looking at her.

"But I've found everything I need." Sakura told him. He didn't reply and Sakura just let him continue with his business and enjoyed the fresh air. Then Sasuke soon found what he was looking for. It was a beautiful purple flower that seemed to sparkle.

"Where did you get that?" Sakura asked in awe as he approached.

"It's normally hidden here. You just have to look for it." Sasuke replied. He bent down on his knees and slowly placed the flower on Sakura's ear. He brushed the hair from her face and gave her a soft smile that made her speechless with his actions. She never saw that smile of his before.

Even Naruto who was spying couldn't believe his eyes. It was so long since Sasuke did something sweet. He quickly took out his notepad again to write.

"Strategy no.4: Do the unexpected." He wrote and continued watching them. Sakura suddenly looked away with a red face as she brushed her hair.

"Uhh…Thanks…" She mumbled embarrassingly while Sasuke just chuckled and sat down beside her. The 2 talked for a pretty long time that soon got Naruto bored and would rather eat some berries he found near his hiding place. At the same time quietly fighting off some little squirrels that tried taking his berries. Do squirrels even eat berries?

"You know Sasuke, you're different from all the guys I've met."

"I suppose so." Sasuke smirked.

"I mean. Different even from the other guys I've been with in your school."

"You've been with other guys?" Sasuke frowned.

"Umm..yeah. Our school is COED you know." Sakura giggled.

"Just don't be too comfortable with them."

"Why Sasuke?" Sakura teased but Sasuke just glared at her and she laughed.

"Strategy no.5: I'm jealous trick." Naruto scribbled. "He never runs out of ideas…" He sighed.

"Well I guess we need to go home." Sakura told him and Sasuke nodded.

"Let's go get our cars."

"Glad the park's close to our school." Sakura smiled. They stood up and walked off to school as Naruto watched them.

"Uhh…I thought they would never leave!" Naruto though and got up as soon as they left. He stretched and checked his watch.

"I should go home and eat ramen by now. Got enough information." He sighed and ran off to get his car which was parked somewhere else. Not knowing the couple wasn't too far away and was seen by Sasuke as he glanced back.

"Glad you got some pointers dobe." He smirked.

"Why are you smirking?" Sakura asked.

"Just the dobe…"

"Naruto? What about him?"

"He was following us." Sasuke told him and Sakura's eyes widened.

"What? Really? That Naruto!" Sakura said in an annoyed tone not like Sasuke who was chuckling.

"Just let him. He won't do any harm."

"But still…he was spying." Sakura pouted and Sasuke just patted her head.

"Just let it go." He smirked.

It was getting dark as they reached the parking lot. Guess they didn't really check what time they left the park.

"Well thanks again for everything Sasuke." Sakura smiled at him.

"No problem. Now go home." He told her and Sakura nodded as she approached her car. But she stopped and ran back to him and suddenly planted a kiss on his cheek. Sasuke was speechless and his eyes widened at her actions as she ran back into her car.

"Aren't you going home too?" She asked as she rolled down her window. Sasuke hasn't got in his car yet.

"You go first before I do." Sasuke told her. Sakura just smiled at his protectiveness and bid another goodbye as she drove off. Sasuke smiled and hopped in his own car as well and drove off. But something still seemed to bother him. He looked back in the parking lot and sighed.

Maybe it was just his imagination.

Sasuke arrived home a half an hour later and rested on his bed. He sighed and felt tired but still wasn't sleepy. The thing still bothered him so he just grabbed his phone and called Sakura.

"Sorry. You asleep?" Sasuke asked.

"No not yet." She replied. Sasuke heard some rustling in the other end and raised a brow.

"What was that?"

"Oh just some bushes."

"Bushes?" Sasuke's brows furrowed.

"Yeah. Just made another quick stop to the park."

"What!" Sasuke shot up to a sitting position. "What are you doing there?"

"Well remember the flower you gave me?" Sakura replied in a somewhat scared tone from Sasuke's alarmed one. "I accidentally left it and just stopped by to…well…get it."

"But at this time of night!" Sasuke started to get angry.

"Relax Sasuke! I'll be ok!"

"You could have at least told me!"

"But Sasuke I'm telling you it's…." She trailed off and Sasuke started to get more alarmed.

"What? What's wrong Sakura?"

"S-Sasuke…" She stuttered and Sasuke could sense fear in her tone.

"Sakura? Sakura what's happening?" He raised his voice and stood up to get his car keys. "I'm going to get you Sakura."

"Sasuke…there's someone…" Then the line suddenly went dead which made Sasuke run full speed in his car. He quickly turned on the engine and drove off to a speed that could be compared to a rollercoaster.

"I knew someone else was watching us…."

Sakura backed up, feeling great fear as the mysterious male approached her.

"W-Who are you?" She asked fearing for her safety. The guy paused and chuckled a bit.

"You don't remember me….Sakura?" He said in a dark tone. Sakura froze as she seemed to recognize it.

"I-I think…I do…"

"You should." He said and started to approach her again.

"No! You better back off or else!"

"Or else what?"

Then all of a sudden, the guy received a big blow to the head from behind, causing him to stumble forward. Sakura felt relief as she sees Sasuke who runs to her and she hides behind him.

"Who are you? What do you want?" Sasuke glared. He recognizes the guy. He's the one with the cap that he was noticing for the past days. He got up and his cap accidentally fell to the floor. He had brown hair and light skin. He was also good looking with his blue eyes.

"You…"

"You know him?" Sasuke looked at Sakura who nodded while not taking her eyes off the guy.

"My…former…b-boyfriend…" She said in a scared tone which raised Sasuke's suspicion.

"Why is she so scared?" He thought.

"Nice to see you again, Sakura…" The guy smiled darkly.

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