~ Saturday Morning ~

Temari was walking towards Shikamaru's house. This morning he had texted her, saying that they really needed to talk, and that she could meet him at his house. So, there she was, with her heart beating so fast that could jump out of her chest at any second. When she arrived at his house, she was so nervous! She knocked on his door, and waited. And then… Then, there was Shikamaru, standing in front of her without saying a word.

"Hey… can I come in?" she asked. He nodded his head, and both started walking to his room.

"You said you wanna talk to me?" she questioned.

"Yes. I really need to tell you something…" he answered, while standing in front of her.

"And, what is it?" she asked.

"… I'm sorry…"

Temari didn't know what to say. He was apologizing?

"For what?" she questioned.

"The other day… I was pathetic," he said. Now she understood what he meant. The other day… He said that he didn't want to be with her anymore.

"Oh… about that," she whispered.

"Yes… about… that! I was a douche bag," he said, sounding slightly exasperated.

"You were," she agreed, making him smirk.

"Are we cool?" he asked "'Cause I really don't want to think about that again… It is troublesome."

"We are cool, don't w-,"

But, that moment, she received a text message. It was from Kankuro. Her brother finally got a girlfriend! She was really happy for him, so she smiled while reading it.

"What the hell does your boyfriend want?" Shikamaru prodded, sounding pissed.

"What?" She asked.

"You smiled… I bet that it was your little boyfriend," said Shikamaru, while looking at the floor. Temari was really pissed off! Why he was acting like that? I mean, it was a text message from Kankuro… And even if it was from her "boyfriend" he didn't need to make a scene like he did. So, she decided to lie about it.

"Yes, it is. And you've got nothing to do with it."

"Really? You are with me! The other day you yelled at me because I don't have time for you. And now, you are the one that don't have time to your best friend."

"He texted me. I don't have the fault, Shika. What the hell is going on with you?"

"Nothing. I'm just tired of all this drama."

"You are the center of the drama, right now."

"Oh, please. Don't blame it all on me."

"Just forget it, Shikamaru."

And, with that, she started to walk, making him ask: Where are you going?

"I don't know. I'm just sick of hearing you. Good-bye."

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Sakura was walking with no destination. This Saturday she had nothing to do. Well… she could stay at home, but she didn't feel like being with her dad. She just needed to think about everything, especially about him. She decided to sit on the beach, and look at the sea… It was a really beautiful and sunny day.

But, her thoughts were interrupted by a male voice: Sakura… Is that you?

She looked to the man that was calling her… and she couldn't believe! It was her first and last boyfriend… Uchiha Itachi!

"Itachi?" she asked.

"Oh… It is so nice to see you. How are you doing?" he greeted. Sakura got up, and shook his hand. She didn't know what to say or what to do.

"Hm… I-I'm okay. And… what a-about you?"

"Me too, me too. What a coincidence, right?"

"Yeah…"

"Hey, listen. I think that it is the right time to say I'm sorry to you. For my mistakes in the past… You know…"

"Don't worry. That was 2 years ago."

"I know. But I was so stupid. Tell me things about yourself…"

"The same old stuffs… school/ home and home/school. What about you… Itachi?"

"Right now, I'm working. It isn't a very well-paid job, but it is a way to start. Right?"

"Yes…"

"So, listen. I've got nothing to do this afternoon. Would you like to go with me to my house? Just to catch up a little bit."

"Yeah, that would be really cool," she said, a little embarrassed. It was her ex, so it was normal that she didn't know what do to.

"Okay. Follow me to my car… And don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you," he commented, breaking the ice and making her smile.

"I know… I know," She whispered.

When they arrived into the Uchiha's house, they were already really friendly. They joked and talked about a lot of stuff. Just like the old times.

"Sakura, wait for me on the living room. I'm going to the kitchen. Do you want to drink or eat something?"

"No thanks, Itachi." She looked around… there were so many pictures. And they were, mainly, of Itachi and… Sasuke!

Her heart was like a drum. Always beating… non-stop. She could fell his scent all over the house. And, just like she feared, he came in.

"Sakura?" he asked, shocked.

"H-hey Sasuke…" Sakura stuttered out.

"What the… Why are you here?" he questioned, really nervous.

"Don't worry, little brother. Sakura is with me," Itachi answered, while entering.

"What? Itachi… come to my room," said Sasuke, with a very dangerous tone on his voice.

"I'm not going to let my guest be alone in-," but he was cut.

"Right. Now. Itachi!" he threatened.

"It won't take too long, Sakura." Itachi said.

The Uchiha Brothers were already on Sasuke's room.

"Why Sakura is in here?"

"Because she is my ex-girlfriend and I found her on the beach. We just wanted to talk Sasuke."

"Really? Are you doing this because you want to make fun of me?"

"What? Oh, lil' bro, you-,"

"Don't call me that!" Sasuke had just yelled. Itachi was very surprised; he had never seen his brother acting like that.

"What is going on with you? You don't need to yell at me," he whispered.

Sasuke didn't say a thing. He was looking at the floor, and his hands were covering his face. He was so nervous/embarrassed/ and pissed off.

"Look at me… I can be your older brother, but first of all, I'm your best friend. And I don't like to see you acting that way with no reason whatsoever," Said Itachi.

"I have a reason!"

"Really; and what is it…?"

"I… don't know. I'm fucking confused."

"Sasuke, sit on your bed for a little. Let's talk."

"I don't wanna talk-"

"Yes you want to! Believe me, you will feel so much better. What is making you react like that? It is because I brought Sakura?"

"No. It has nothing to do with her!"

"You are lying again, Sasuke. I can see it in your look! Don't lie to me, please brother. I know that something is happening in your mind. Lately you have been so different. And I think that has something to do with her. Am I right?" Itachi asked. The younger Uchiha looked at him with hurt expression on his face.

"I don't know… Help me."

"I will help you, if you tell me what is making you so confused…"

"Sakura! Her name is all over. My mind is always thinking about her! Every single day I dream with her! Sometimes I find myself wishing that she could be in my arms. And I don't understand why I'm fucking acting like this!"

"… Because… You are in love Sasuke. That's so obvious. You are the one that don't understand that."

"In… what? That's such a stupid idea, Itachi."

"No, it's not! She's very different from the girls that you sleep with: she is sweet, kind, honest, intelligent, really good friend and when you get to know her she is really funny."

"Stop, please," begged Sasuke, with his eyes closed… he didn't know what to think.

"I'm telling you the truth. Stop running away from your problems. That is not the solution," advised Itachi.

"There is no solution because there is no problem, Itachi!"

"Sasuke," He said, putting his arms on Sasuke's shoulders "I love you! You are the most important person to me! I hate seeing you like that. Just admit that you are in love with her… You don't need to say it to her, just please… Tell to yourself, at least. You would feel way better!"

Sasuke's mind was racing really fast. So many things were on his mind. He had never been in love, because, for Christ's Sake, he was an Uchiha! He was the ultimate playboy in his school but at the same time, he didn't give a damn about girls. But, this new female… argh!

"Just say it, brother. Please," Itachi said.

And, after the Third World War ended in Sasuke's mind, he finally whispered to himself: Maybe you're the one… Sakura.