Disclaimer: Naruto characters belong to Kishimoto Masashi.

Summary: Sakura is a poor factory girl, while Sasuke is the son of Mr Uchiha, a wealthy entrepreneur. Naruto is a delivery boy, while Ino is the consecutive designer of Uchiha Shopping Co. (Yes, this is an Alternate Universe!)

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*Kitsune224 (Kakashi added to the trip!)

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~***Loving You From Afar***~

Chapter Ten

"IF I EVER SEE KURENAI I WILL KILL HIM!" roared Kakashi.

"What's up with you?" asked Naruto.

"The cheque bounced!!" screamed Kakashi fluttering the cheque.

"So?"

"Are you stupid? He took all my money!!" raved Kakashi.

"You're not planning to stay here, right?" asked Naruto with crinkled eyebrows.

"Well if you insist, I shall stay here for a few more days. Plus I can look after the unit when you're gone," said Kakashi.

"Huh? No thanks, I hope you get the hell out of here when I'm back!" declared Naruto.

"Whatever, I'm going to get some breakfast in a café ja na," announced Kakashi.

He took off suddenly without another word and went to a nearby McDonald's. When Kakashi was about to enter a black hair kid ran wildly and bumped into him. The kid was knocked down from the impact so Kakashi checked if he was all right.

"Inari no baka! That teaches you from running," yelled Motoko. (D- Motoko is from Love Hina)

Motoko glanced at the silver hair man helping her son up. She froze in horror before shouting to Inari to leave immediately. She turned her back and was about to walk off but Kakashi grabbed her hand.

"Motoko is that you?" asked Kakashi.

"Mum I want to eat McDonald's!" whined Inari, "How come you know my Mum's name?"

"Yes it's me Kakashi and will you let go of me now?" demanded Motoko.

"No never. Not until you explain why you left!" declared Kakashi.

"Mum, I'm hungry!" interrupted Inari.

The three of them went in and Motoko gave some money to Inari to get some food. Kakashi sat himself next to Motoko and could not keep his eyes off her. Over the years she had only become more beautiful with her long silky black hair. Her dark blue eyes still shone lively.

She looked angry and stared at Kakashi in disgust. He may still have kept his good looks even with the scar she had inflicted on his right eye. She could not forgive his betrayal in their relationship and was grateful that they had broken up.

"It's nice seeing you again," said Kakashi to break up the silence and added, "I'll go get some breakfast."

He walked off to stand behind Inari waiting in the short cue, "Hey little kid."

"I'm no kid, I'm Inari! Who are you?" asked Inari.

"I'm Kakashi," introduced Kakashi.

"Nice to meet you uncle Kakashi," smiled Inari.

"You can drop the uncle, call me Kaka-nii," said Kakashi.

"Uncle suit you though," replied Inari before he turned his head to the counter to order some food.

The three of them ate silently until Kakashi broke off the silence, "So Motoko, what's your husband like?"

Motoko didn't answer and just glared at him but Inari but in, "He died."

"Really? It must be hard to raise a kid…" said Kakashi before he noticed the likeness of Inari's eyes to his.

"Inari, do you mind me asking how old you are?" asked Kakashi.

"I'm turning 8 soon," replied Inari happily because his birthday was in another few days.

Motoko had broken up with him 8 years ago and everything seemed so coincidental. Kakashi raised his eyebrow and asked, "What did you want to say before you left?"

"Nothing, I can't remember," she replied sharply before softening her tone, "Inari, have you finished? It's time for school soon."

After that, they went off to their own directions but fate will cross the two paths again… (D- *Winks)

~*~

Sasuke waited patiently for him to wake up. He had been unconscious for three days already and Sasuke had put aside his work for news of his health. He was lucky to survive in his critical state and was moved into a private room. Sasuke stared at the frail figure of an old man with white hair too early for his age.

Suddenly Sasuke saw a hand movement and the figure came alive as he moaned and slowly opened his small eyes. Sasuke wanted to run out of the room to call for a doctor to check on him but he gripped his hand.

"Father, are you okay?" asked Sasuke softly.

"I'm fine," whispered Mr Uchiha before he began to cough.

"I'll go get a doctor," said Sasuke.

Mr Uchiha nodded and let go of Sasuke's hand. After a short while Sasuke came back with a doctor and he said that Mr Uchiha was still weak and needed plenty of rest. The doctor suggested Mr Uchiha take some medicine to go to sleep but Mr Uchiha insisted that he wanted to talk to his son.

"Sleep? That's what I've been doing for the past few days!" shouted Mr Uchiha and added, "I will sleep after I say a few words to my son."

"Yes, Mr Uchiha. Please do not speak for too long though, I will come back to check on you," said the doctor before he was dismissed.

"Sasuke, it's been a long time since we chatted," pointed Mr Uchiha.

"Father, what are you doing in Australia?" asked Sasuke coldly.

"I… Japan… shopping centres… gone," explained Mr Uchiha.

"Why didn't you tell me this?" demanded Sasuke.

"I was sick so I left my business to Itachi for a while, but he…" trailed Mr Uchiha.

"He took over didn't he?" asked Sasuke.

"Yes, he took over some shopping centres but I still hold power to some. I came here because I was sick of Itachi eating up my business. Sasuke, I hope that you'd come back to Japan," pleaded Mr Uchiha and added, "I'm too old to cope…"

"Father, I…" trailed Sasuke, "like it here."

"Why Sasuke? What is so good about here? You never mentioned how much you like Sydney," asked Mr Uchiha.

"There's someone I like," whispered Sasuke with eyes drifting dreamily to space.

"Really? Do I hear wedding bells? If there's no way of convincing you to come home then I guess I'd have to fight my own battle. But promise me, come back when Uchiha Shop Co. needs you the most," said Mr Uchiha.

"I promise," vowed Sasuke holding the old man's hand.

(Durian: In case you were wondering, Mr Uchiha came to his estate in Australia. Upon receiving a phone call that another one of his shopping centres has been taken over by his son, he became dizzy. Unfortunately when he was falling his head hit the table and caused great injury…)

~*~

Kono had invited Inari to come over and play PS2 games in the afternoon. Ever since Kono had entered his local school he had become best friends with Inari. The two also had a third friend Udon who was a very timid member.

"Have you packed yet?" asked Inari and added, "The trip is tomorrow."

"No," replied Kono, "How about you?"

"Nope, Mum's packing for me," said Inari.

"Ok, is your Mum taking anyone?" asked Kono.

"I don't think so…" trailed Inari.

"But, it's suppose to be a family trip. Many parents are taking the weekend off especially for this including my sister," announced a very pleased Kono.

"Let's not talk about this and continue playing," said Inari changing the subject.

~*~

Motoko was on her way to pick Inari from the Haruno unit. It was already dusk and the day slowly crept into nighttime. She blamed herself for dozing off and not realising the time. She had had a busy day teaching her sword techniques so she slept most of the afternoon.

The walk was short but during halfway a man ran up to her and grabbed her bag.

"Give it to me!" demanded the man in the desolated street.

"You wish," smirked Motoko and thought, 'You messed with the wrong woman.'

She had no weapon but her karate skills would most definitely bring down the man. She gave him a few kicks and punches before he blew a loud whistle. A few more men scattered nearer to her and soon it was 4 against one. Each man held one hand, while the third clamped his hand around her mouth.

She tried to struggle but the men were too strong for her, luckily Kakashi came passing by… (D- *Winks) He fought and punched the men off but they kept climbing back up. Kakashi grabbed Motoko's hand and ran away. When they finally got rid of the offenders Motoko fell clumsily but fortunately Kakashi caught her.

As they gazed into each other's eyes a sense of belonging and lost love flickered in their eyes. Their mouths moved closer and Kakashi kissed Motoko with love and care. He had wanted to kiss and hold her since the day she had left him. But she had gone angrily leaving him a scar with no reason at all.

He had never married for all these years and never went into a serious relationship because he could not drop his love for her. But now it seemed their paths met once again and a sense of belonging aroused. She could not withstand his charm, she had thought all feelings were lost but the same old spark shot up.

"Kakashi," said Motoko eagerly.

"Is he?" asked Kakashi, he had wanted to ask since this morning.

"Yes," replied Motoko and with that Kakashi hugged her.

"Whatever reason why you left please leave it. What matters is our future; please let me take care of you now. Please let me be the rightful father I should be," said Kakashi before he snatched another kiss.

"He might not accept," said Motoko softly.

"We'll see," expressed Kakashi with a wink.

(D- Oh if you were wondering, Motoko thought Kakashi was cheating on her when she found out she was pregnant. No he wasn't but he was close to a woman and when you're pregnant your hormones are supposed to make you think differently. Well at least it seems so on TV. So Motoko went threateningly up to Kakashi with a real sword and slashed his right eye slightly. Therefore, there is a scar on him but he still looks good. We all love him!!)

~*~

Kakashi and Motoko laughed when they realised they were heading to the same direction. Motoko told Kakashi about the trip and he was delighted to join them. Sakura packed Kono's luggage as well as hers happily. It had been a while since she went on a holiday in fact she could not remember ever going on a holiday after her parent's death. Motoko had bowed politely when picking up her son and left happily with rosy red cheeks.

"Inari, someone will be joining us tomorrow," said Motoko happily.

"Hontoo? (Really)" asked Inari brightening up.

Motoko nodded happily, holding his small hand and walked home delightedly. Kakashi had been following them from a distance just in case the attackers decided to appear again.

~*~

Naruto was happily packing when Kakashi interrupted him.

"Guess what?" asked Kakashi.

"What?"

"I'm coming to the trip."

"Liar, that's the lamest joke I've heard today."

"You wanna make a bet?"

"You seriously ain't joking?"

"Nope," said Kakashi with his charming wink.

~*~

The crew: Sakura, Naruto and Kono, Kakashi, Motoko and Inari all went on the bus along with the rest of the happy families. The bus trip may take a little while but everybody had much to talk about. Plus they were all excited and could not wait to see the beach!

Sasuke had tried to ring Sakura on Saturday morning when he finally wanted to talk to her. Duddddddeeeeeeeeeee…. After ringing several times he rang his office and realised Sakura had taken the weekend off. 'Weird,' he thought, 'where would she have gone to?' Then he remembered Sakura had tried to ask him to go somewhere earlier on…

Durian: This chapter's pretty long and pointless and focused more on Kakashi. He was going to be a minor character but looked what happened! Grrrr… I'm so sorry if you wanted to read about the trip. There will be more Naruto and Sakura moments coming up… I'm still thinking if I should add Sasuke but I highly doubt it. -_-

Next up: Ch 11: A bronze tanned Naruto in his broad shorts against a creamy white Sakura in her bikini, their mouths are coming closer and closer… Will this be Naruto's big chance? There will be more fluff between the two!! Cyaz…

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