M is for Monthaversary

Ah, yes, a monthaversary. Many would find such a holiday (or can you even call it that?) irritating or nerdy or just plain annoying. And most would find it weird for people to even celebrate it.

Usually, I'd have to agree, but Sasuke's always made me change my thoughts. He has this weird ability to do so, but whatever.

Anyway, our monthaversary was nearing in and I didn't really know if we were going to celebrate it. Honestly, I would find it incredibly odd if Sasuke even remembered it.

Wait, scratch that. I thought it would be utterly adorable if he remembered, but he couldn't do it in a gay way. Like, if he made this big proclamation, I decided that I'd have to break up with him and try to set him up with Sai or something. But if he did this sweet thing where he whispered it in my ear and gave me a present or took me out on a date, it would work.

I'm not being a needy and annoying girlfriend by wanting such a thing to occur, right? Like, I'm sure you've had you're fair share of girls. Did you celebrate a monthaversary?

Wow, I'm talking to my teacher through an essay. And it already passed, this monthaversary of awesomeness, so it's not like I can change anything – not that I'd want to of course.

…

I concluded that it our Monthaversary would be March 20th, for that was the first day that he called me his girlfriend (psh, so what if I'm counting), so when the day before it occurred arrived, I of course decided to confide in my friend's for an answer.

Ino let out an irritated sigh, probably trying to comprehend why I decided to have threeway-call all of my friends at midnight. I know it was kind of selfish, but that's what best friends are for, ne?

I sat down on my bed while trying to get my friend's to help me. They weren't responding quickly and I'm pretty sure Hinata fell asleep already. "What should I do?"

Crickets chirp.

The clocks tick.

The Terminator, which was on the TV right now, was getting to me.

And oh yeah, my friends aren't answering.

"Are you guys there?" I yelled, hoping to wake them up from their trance of slumber. Can't they see that I need them right now? I mean, this is an incredibly important event because what if he remembers and I don't? I mean, I got him a gift (a giftcard to some sports store) but what if he got me something big?

Temari sighed groggily but still managed to say, "Yeah, yeah, we're here." But I'm pretty sure she drifted off to sleep already. So what if it was a school night? Why are they sleeping at such an important time? I wouldn't do this to them.

Who was there when Temari was having Shikamaru-issues?

Who was there when Naruto needed a wake-up-call to realize that Hinata fainted around him because she liked him?

Who was there when Tenten needed a serious make-over?

Who was there when Ino gained two pounds in one freakin' week because of all the ice cream eaten after Kiba broke up with her?

Who saved all my friend's when a Kermit-the-frog-loving girl randomly attacked us in the mall while screaming something about us conforming to the man?

Me, me, me, me and ME!

I deserve some time here people.

"Alright, if you're awake right now, say I."

"I!" Tenten cheered and I smiled. Yes! Finally, someone was ready to listen. Plus she sounded pretty awake, so that would work.

Now time to get rid of the dead-weight. "Alright girls, go to bed. Tennie-chan, please stay on the phone you darling girl of amazing-ness who I love so incredibly much right now because she's so unlike all my other friends who just want to sleep."

Click.

Click.

Click.

Wow…I feel loved.

"Tennie-chan?" I asked in a quiet voice, praying that she was still there.

A sigh of relief escaped my lips once I heard her say a happy hello. "Okay, so what is it you need help with ever-so-boy-crazed Sakura?"

"Well, tomorrow is me and Sasuke's monthaversary and I don't know if I should give him a gift or not, since it would be really bad if he forgot, or if he thought I was going too clingy. But if he does remember, then it would be kind of gay if he made a big deal out of it. But I kind of want him to. But if he does and gets me a present, I only got something small for him, so I'd feel bad."

And after that all-in-one-breath statement was made, Tenten took a minute to answer, probably in deep thought of contemplation about the task at hand. "Well, I could IM Neji and see what he thinks. He's online right now."

"Really? I would love if you did that! But please don't make him think it's me. But that would be kind of hard. Alright, try you're best to not make me sound like a love sick puppy, per favor?"

"Yeah, yeah. Hold on. I'll call you in like, five minutes."

…

"Okay, what did he say?"

Tenten sighed (happily, I hope), and answered, "He instantly said this was about you and Sasuke and I said yeah," I was about to cut in, and I'm sure that Tenten could tell from my sharp breath, so she just continued, hoping to have it make sense for me, "because he would have figured it out anyway and why would I randomly ask about monthaversaries anyways?"

"True."

"Okay, now, after that, I asked if he heard anything from Sasuke about celebrating it and he said he's not even sure if Sasuke remembered and that guys don't talk about that stuff so then I asked what they talked about and then he said that I didn't want to know. Isn't that absolutely perverted?"

"Yeah, but he probably just means that they such dorks and talk about homework and stuff. Seriously."

"Sakura, why would two very hormonal teenagers – have you seen the way they look at us? – who have incredibly hot girlfriends – they are us after all – talk about homework when they could be talking about what they do with us?"

"What do you mean what they do with us?"

"Are you implying that he does stuff to me?"

"Maybe."

"Well I'm not a freakin' skank Sakura! Jeez!" I laughed at her comeback because believe me – no one would consider Tenten a whore. I'm just not going to tell her that part because it's pretty late and Tenten can be awfully sensitive when she doesn't get proper sleep.

"You're not, I know. But, do you really want them talking about us like that? You know, to each other?"

"Hell yeah!"

"Alrighty then. I don't know what you two do together, but obviously he is pleased."

"Are you assuming I'm a slut again?"

"Would I ever say such a thing about my Tennie-chan?"

"I'm going to bed."

"Wait!"

"What?"

I let out a deep breath. "Okay, what am I going to do about tomorrow?"

"Ugh, just, I don't know. Bring the gift and if he does something, give it to him. If he doesn't, then just go and use it or something. It's not a big deal." Except, it is.

I sighed again and leaned against the headboard of my bed. "Would it be incredibly selfish and snooty if I get upset if he forgets?" I squeezed my eyes and waited for an answer, slightly mad at myself for asking such a question.

"Well, I'm not going to lie to you Sakura. You're my best friend. It is a little…obsessive? I mean, he's a guy. Guys are idiots and are notorious for forgetting important dates – even though this one isn't that important." I guess she was kind of right.

"Okay, so I won't get upset tomorrow."

"Yeah right."

"Hey, what's that supposed to mean?"

"Sakura, you're way too sensitive for your own good. You know that you'll be upset tomorrow, and if it's going to bother you so much, then just say something. It won't be that bad."

"But it will! I'll seem like I'm too clingy or that I just presume Sasuke as a bad boyfriend who forgets monthaversary."

"But it doesn't make Sasuke a bad boyfriend for forgetting that it's your monthaversary! Hate to break it to you darling, but honestly, that is such a gay thing to celebrate. It just shows how this whole dating thing is bad for people."

"Bad?"

"Exactly. Soon enough you'll start wearing matching outfits. As soon as one of you calls the other 'babe' – or 'beb' like David Cook did when he sang 'Don't Wanna Miss A Thing' on American Idol –, I'm calling a divorce of friendship. Or killing one of you. Preferably Sasuke. Although he obviously wouldn't be the one with the cheesy nicknames. That's got you written all over it."

"You know, I can hear you."

"Wow, sorry. It's just, well, you know I love you Sakura and I want what's best for you, but this, this monthaversary stuff, it's stupid. Just forget it and I'm telling you that you'll be so much better."

"You really think so?"

"Yeah."

"Okay, I'm going to go into school tomorrow wearing regular attire and acting totally normal and act like nothing is important about the day and just be my amazing self."

"Exactly."

"And maybe I'll bring the giftcard. Just in case."

"Ugh. You're so impossible."

"But that's why you love me."

Crickets chirp.

Silence engulfs the room and phone line.

A crazy, curly haired girl dreams of white out.

"Right?"

…

I walked into school the next morning with pride in my stance (or it was the one inch heels I was wearing that gave me an extra boost) and I went to my locker. None of my friend's or Sasuke's bus had arrived yet, so I was left alone for a few minutes.

A few people complimented my outfit, like this one girl who was wearing these really cool flip flops. I should ask her where she gets them. They usually don't match, but they're still pretty awesome.

Suddenly I see Ino in the halls and running towards me. "Hey Forehead! Whoa, what is with the outfit?"

"Why? Does it look bad?" I looked down at my appearance and began to check for flaws. I didn't see any (because really, I'm me) so I presumed that it was okay. Ino checked as well and smiled. "You're fine Sakura. It is just weird is all. You usually don't just dress up for no reason." Uh-oh. She's coming onto my secret. I just hope that Tenten doesn't say anything. I don't want to look pathetic or anything – even though I probably do.

"What are you talking about? I do it all the time. Psh, Ino, you silly head." Ino gave me a weird look and really, I couldn't blame her. Why? Silly head. Enough said.

"Oi! Sakura-chan!" Naruto cheered while running into the hallway with Sasuke following close behind. I smiled at him and blushed prettily when he did the same.

Sasuke grabbed my hand when he came up to me and brushed a piece of my (perfectly curled) hair out of my face, leaning down for a kiss. After the chaste gesture, I looked into his dark eyes and smiled genuinely, waiting. I don't think he got it because he just went in for another kiss.

"Sakura!" An all-too-familiar voice called from behind. I knew who it was, but I so didn't want to face them right now. I lied to them last night, but really, it wasn't my fault. A girl needs some recognition in life, and by my boyfriend remembering an important day to me, must mean that he believes that our relationship is important.

I turned around to come face to face with Tenten, who just collided with that girl who had the cool flip flops. Both are such klutz. "Hey Tenten! What's up?"

"Nothing much. But what's up with you? I mean, what's with the outfit? You look like your dressing up for something. Anything particular occurring?" I shot her a glare and she smiled maliciously.

"Wait! I know! Is this about what we were talking about on the phone last night when you called us at freakin' twelve o'clock in the freakin' morning about-"

"Ino shut it." I muttered under my breath.

Sasuke's eyes glazed over my appearance and he smirked. I prayed that he was doing such a grin because he remembered the ever-glorious day it was, but I was proven wrong by his next comment whispered in my ear. "You look beautiful today."

Yeah, I know that already Sasuke! You say that every day! It's just, why can't you remember? I know that I sound selfish right now, but really, is it that hard to remember a simple date?

Sasuke gave me an odd look. I must have been making a weird face when I was having my inner monologue. Or it was because I didn't kiss him after his compliment, like I always do.

Psh, I'll show him a kiss if he remembers.

The bell rang, indicating that we had three minutes to get to class.

Sasuke took my hand and we began to walk when I cut in. "Sasuke-kun, its okay. I'll just go with Ino since we have that class." Sasuke gave a confused look, for I never deny him the access of walking me to class. But right now, I can't be near him. It's making me confused and making me feel incredibly guilty.

"Alright. I'll see you after class." I shook my head and waved. Once he was out of the hallway, I sighed with relief.

Am I the worst girlfriend or what?

…

Alright, this can so not be good.

Why did Tenten have to tell Neji? And why did Neji have to tell Sasuke? And why have I been so mean to Sasuke today that he would even have to question Neji on my odd behavior from finding out from Tenten who so willing did so because I confided in her last night. This is all too confusing.

This is why I've been blocking all my calls from Sasuke since I got home from school. It's because I'm so freaking humiliated. That's it.

Suddenly, my phone beeped and it indicated that I received a text message from Sasuke. I opened it, for how bad could it be?

To: Sakura
From: Stud of a Muffin Boyfriend

Sakura, meet me at the park in ten minutes please.

Ugh, geez, could I feel any guiltier? He's making this so hard. Although it's not that hard to go and see my boyfriend at a park, right? He'd do the same for me. And why am I even mad?

Okay, Sakura, you're going to do it.

…

"Sasuke-kun." I greeted while sitting down on the swing next to him. He looked up and his eyes softened with something I suppose was akin to relief. Maybe he was happy I arrived.

"Hey." He breathed while smiling. "What's up with you today?" Leave it to Sasuke to not beat around the bush and just get straight to the point.

"Well you should already know. You heard it from Neji." Sasuke sighed as well as me. I really didn't want to discuss this. Why didn't I just act normal today?

Sasuke turned to me on his swing and my eyes met with his. He was looking very serious and sincere. "Are you really mad at me over that?" And that just ruined it. I thought he was going to say some nice, wholehearted declaration about how he felt so sorry about it and he was willing to make it up to me.

And this is what I got.

I know I'm being selfish, but a little sympathy is in order, ne?

"Yes Sasuke! I am mad at that! It is an incredibly important thing to me, okay? I thought it was for you too, but apparently not. I don't know why, but for one second there, I figured that you'd be into our relationship and making it work."

"Just because I forgot our monthaversary doesn't mean that our relationship doesn't work! And really, who freakin' celebrates that? It's a stupid thing." Sasuke concluded while a brown-haired girl, decked out in shapris, frolicked past us.

"I know it's stupid. It's just, all my life I've always wanted a boyfriend and do all these cool things with him that were totally cliché but totally amazing. Like kissing under the stars, or feeding each other, or going in the Tunnel of Love, or have him save me from a fire-breathing dragon while calling me a babe in this total Indiana Jones kinda way. But those things didn't really come true. And I just thought that this monthaversary one was possible, you know?"

I sighed deeply and kept looking at my feet, embarrassed. I usually didn't just go and tell people my deepest desires, but Sasuke needed to know. And I don't care if it sounds silly Hatake-sensei. Many people think it's silly that you read porn all day, but do I laugh you (to your face)? I didn't think so.

Sasuke took my hand in his and did that whole sincere-eye thing. "Sakura, I didn't know it was that important to you. But if it is, then I'm willing to celebrate it." I smiled brightly at him and shook my head.

And as I tackled him into a big hug, I kissed him numerous times while saying 'thank you' over and over again.

Once we got up and he was walking me home, I came to a conclusion. "And now we have to work on that Indiana Jones thing."

…

So our monthaversary issues worked out, but so far in our relationship, he hasn't called me babe, or saved me from evil mind-controlling skeleton thingies like in Indiana Jones, but I'm quite alright with that, you know?

But as this chapter shows, you need to learn to communicate with your partner so you can work things out.

I actually just finished reading l8r, g8rs (the third book in the ttyl series – not that you'd know about that piece of literature) and in it, Angela and Logan were having communication issues and it ended badly with Jana and him doing not good things (they don't go into detail, so stick to your porn Hatake-sensei) and causing Angela heartbreak (again). So communicate with your lover!

And incase you're wondering, Sasuke did make it up to me. He took me to that coffee house that his dad owns and it was so sweet because he made his dad (or Itachi, since he was running it that night) close it early so that we had the whole restaurant to ourselves. It was incredibly romantic and nice.

And my 'rents were okay with the last minute plans since they've gotten used to him.

So now that we're rearing around half the alphabet (or probably more but I've always considered M to be the middle – m, middle, get it?), those three words have to be coming any time soon, ne?

But not next chapter. Or the next chapter. But sometime soon, I can assure you.

Because I know that our love can stand the test of time. It stood a petty argument over monthaversaries. It stood a really big traffic jam on the way to the coffee shop with me yelling at him the whole time for not driving safely. Heck, it even stood Indiana Jones.

Okay, that's taking it too far.

But really, who can blame me?

Um, it's late, but if any of you guys read my profile, then you would have known that I was going to take a short break. And I said a month but I updated earlier! See how amazing I am!

Did anyone think that Sakura is to obsessed with her appearance and stuff? 'Cause I don't mean to do that. Seriously, I don't. I base her off of me and that's what I do. Don't think of her (or me) as shallow please.

I have the next two chapters planned out, and the next one will be easy to write since I've got the whole plot line in my head. So yeah, the next one will be out next week.

Did anyone see Indiana Jones 3? Because if you didn't, then you wouldn't get the babe thing. But for you who did, remember when he was all, "Yeah, there were a few over the years, but there was one problem with them all." And then the gal (damsel in distress) asks what it was and then he answers, "They weren't you babe." It made me laugh and aw at the same time.

I don't know if anyone will care or not, but today I Wikipedia-ed and I learned so much stuff! Like a lot of the M-rated things we read aren't allowed on there (says Wikipedia – but it can lie) and all this stuff. And it was created in 1998. And there is an adult . But whatevs.

Anyone ever read the TTYL series? I just finished it today, just like Sakura.

So, in the review (if you wonderful, amazing, forgiving, loving, ever-so-beautiful and joyous people decided to love me and do so) can you guys tell me the cutest thing a guy (or girl – and while your at it, tell me if you a guy or a gal) has ever done for you, please? Or if you ever celebrated a monthaversary. It would be greatly appreciated!

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