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New update is here again not a very long chapter and I'm really sorry about that, but I had 2 final exams today and I really didn't feel like typing any more

Oh, one of the finals was English and I'm proud to announce that I had 41 out of 51 points, yes, yes, thank you, thank you!

I still hope you will enjoy this chapter!

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Recap:

If Sakura would know about their plan, it wouldn't work out.

Chapter 11: Operation in progress: stage one completed.

"I wanted to talk about Sasuke-kun with you," Sakura announced.

Ino smiled, this would make everything easier and less suspicious. If Ino herself had to come up with the subject, it could have become troublesome.

Ino unlocked the door, and said: "Come in, I'll make us some tea."
Sakura entered Ino's house, totally oblivious to the fact that it perfectly fitted Ino's plan, and, of course her mission.

"You wanted to talk about Sasuke-kun?" her best friend started.

"Yes, I don't know where to start. I mean, I had a long time crush on him, but now he is back, wants to marry me and I just know that he will not ever love me. It just makes me so sad." Sakura looked really sad. Ino hoped that Sakura and Sasuke would finally be together. She was glad that she could play a part in it.

"Well, I believe that you should give in to those feelings, Sakura. You love him and no one should struggle against love. Moreover, you're destined to be together! Didn't that fortune teller tell you to be patient? Don't forget that."

"Well, just as you're destined to have five children, you shouldn't struggle your fate either," Sakura smirked. Ino just rolled her eyes, although she looked a little paler.

"I am trying to make a point here, forehead."

"I know, I know. Maybe you are right," Sakura soothed.

"By the way, you already agreed to marry him, remember? You knew you would. Just trust me Sakura, he will love you. Have faith in him. Everybody knows he will," Ino smiled, actually telling the truth, but Sakura didn't know it yet.

Said girl sighed and got up. "I think I'll go for a little stroll to make up my mind. Thanks Ino, you really helped me a lot," Sakura thanked her best friend and got out of the house. She thought about what Ino and the fortune teller had told her. She grinned at the thought that they both sounded a little bit like the old Neji with his talks about fate.

Her little stroll ended at the swing by the academy. She took a seat and wrapped her arms around the ropes. She looked at the academy, where it all had started. Her being teamed up with her crush. Oh, how jealous Ino had been. She had enjoyed it so much.

Now Sasuke wanted her to be his wife, after he had rejected her for so many years.

Hell, why am I complaining so much? Ino is right. I should be happy and accept my fate. Then she grinned again. I almost start to sound like Neji myself. I will make Sasuke-kun love me, no matter what!

It seemed like stage one of the plan: 'Get Sasuke and Sakura married' had succeeded.

Stage one: make Sakura accept that Sasuke can love her.

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Sakura was still staring at the academy where she had taught the new medic nins earlier. Tsunade had asked her if she could come up with an advanced program. Sakura had willingly accepted the request.

Sasuke approached the girl on the swing.

"I thought you would meet me to show me around in my new house?" he asked with a blank expression.

Sakura glanced at him and answered: "I'm sorry Sasuke-kun, I haven't been thinking about it anymore. I just came back from Ino and forgot about it."

Sasuke smirked inwardly. So she has already talked with Yamanaka? Good. If everything went according to plan, stage one is cleared. Dammit, why has everyone agreed to Naruto's stupid names for our plan? I mean 'stage one' it is not a damn game.

"Good to hear," he replied, which gave him odd looks from the kunoichi in front of him. He stretched out his hand and raised her to her feet. Then he smirked while he said: "Let's check out my place."
He turned around, letting go of Sakura and without looking back, he went in the direction of his former and future home. He knew she would follow him, she always did. That was one thing he loved about her. Her loyalty. He just knew she would always be there for him. No matter what happened or how long he would stay away. It comforted him.

Tomorrow it will be Naruto's turn, he thought as Sakura caught up with him. For now, he was satisfied.

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Sasuke held his pace as he arrived at his former house. The last time he had seen it, it had pretty much been a ruin. Some people must had restored it to how it used to look. On one of the walls was the Uchiha fan repainted.

He inwardly smiled at the thought of all the Uchiha children that would be running through the garden, he and Sakura as the proud parents of the smart little boys and girls.

He saw Sakura waiting at the entrance, so he joined her to go inside.

As soon as they entered the house, Sasuke could see that some people had been very busy. All the old stuff was replaced by new stuff. Most of the furniture as well. As far as he could remember, there had been a few cracks in the walls, but all of them were crack-free now and been repainted. On some of them he could see the new painted Uchiha fan. He followed Sakura as she showed him around. For him, it felt a little weird, since it had been his house.

Sakura happily showed him the little changes she had made and how busy everyone had been during his absence. She talked full enthusiasm about the work they had done.

He glanced a few times at her, admiring her never dying happiness. He could not wait until everything was ready. Until she would be ready.

Sakura, he thought, you are one hell of a girl.

Suddenly she let out a girlish shriek. Sasuke jumped protectively in front of her, his Sharingan flashed and he pulled a kunai out, ready to kill anyone who would attempt to make a move.

"Spider!" she gasped.

Sasuke's spinning Sharingan turned back into his normal eyes, he slowly lowered his hand, turned around and asked disbelievingly: "What?"

He couldn't help himself but being amazed. She is tough as hell, beats the hell out of anyone and is afraid of a little spider that is so much smaller than her and certainly much more frightened of us than she was of it.

"Spider," she repeated, looking anxiously. She pointed at the nasty little fellow at the floor.

"Are you seriously afraid of a spider?" he still couldn't believe it.

"Just please rid of it already!" she yelped.

"Che," he replied, bending over to pick up the hairy problem causing animal.

"Uch, I hate all the bugs and spiders in the world," she shivered. "I'm about to throw up, if I only imagine that Shino has loads of them in his fricking body! I'm so glad I don't have to do any mission with him. I know I'm a ninja, but it just freaks me out." She sighed in relief as Sasuke shoved the door to the backyard open and got rid of her nightmare-on-eight-legs.

"Sakura," Sasuke started as he stared at her shoulder. "Spider, right there." He pointed at her shoulder that was only covered by the fabric of her shirt.

Sakura's eyes widened and she yelled: "Get it of, of, OF!" She had closed her eyes in fear. She opened them again as she felt a little pressure on her shoulder. She looked right into Sasuke's onyx gaze. He was smirking at her. "Just kidding," he whispered as he leaned in. Before she could react, he put his mouth on hers and kissed her softly.

As they broke apart, Sakura asked nervously: "Do you like the changes I have made?" She had the urge to play with her index fingers, to avoid his gaze, afraid that he would tell her he didn't. But she was no Hinata, so she put herself together and looked right into his eyes.

"It's okay, I guess," he answered teasingly.

Sakura laughed, relieved that her work was appreciated. She would not let him know that she had done all the work herself. She had insisted on it by Tsunade. Although she was blabbering about how everyone had helped her, she had done it all herself. Combined with the working at the hospital, minor missions and her teaching job, she was exhausted, the two days before Sasuke had returned, she had laid in bed and sleep due to exhaustion.

"You are staying at my house from now on," he suddenly announced. Sakura looked at him in surprise. Instead of responding at his remark, she asked: "Why do you never ask?"

"It is just not my style," he shrugged.

"You would get the same result, you know," Sakura remarked as she looked at the handsome boy in front of her.

"Yes, I am very aware of that," he answered coolly. Sakura cocked an eyebrow and he smirked. She was copying his habits which was definitely a good sign.

"Then why don't you ask?"

"As I just said: it is not my style and it takes too much time that way." He sounded a bit arrogant.

"You could make it your style," she suggested, studying him.

"I will keep it in mind," he smirked again. He was thinking about his proposal. This time he would definitely ask.

Sakura nodded, satisfied with his answer. At least he will take it in consideration, she thought.

"Come, I will make you some dinner, Sasuke-kun." She looked at him and asked: "What do you want to eat?"

Sasuke gave her an odd look. "Sakura, there is no food. I've abandoned this house a long time ago. If there is still food, I really don't want to eat it." He was looking at her as if she was crazy.

"I know that, Sasuke-kun. That is why I already bought you some food. I thought you would not be in the mood for going to the grocery store. So, what do you want to eat?" she repeated.

Sasuke just shrugged. "I don't care."
Sakura frowned for a second and then smiled. "I'll just make you my favourite food! I am sure you will like it." She turned around and went to the kitchen.

Sasuke sat down on a chair and thought about tomorrow.

I hope Naruto will come up with something good. No, wait, I bet the Hokage told him to let Hinata handle it. The dobe would probably screw up. The Hyuga girl would be much more capable of the job. I wonder what the dobe's plan is; he was so damn mysterious about it. Che, I only hope it will work out.

After a while Sakura called him for dinner: "Sasuke-kun, dinner is ready! Prepare yourself to be amazed!"

He got himself up and slowly walked to his dining room, while he was thinking about Naruto and his mysterious plan.

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