Okay so this weekend I'm going to Georgia (no computer) and getting back Tuesday or Thursday. Then the next week on the 14th I'm going to Hawaii for three weeks with no computer… sucks but I'm trying to update quite a bit before that.

Gaara/Sakura/Pain

It took me a moment before I registered that I was, indeed, looking at Pain. He was sitting in my comfy chair and was drinking black coffee. I could tell from Haku's sober and quiet expression that he was a bit scared and stupefied by his arrival just like I am.

"Hello Sakura." He said with no emotion, looking me in the eye even as he sipped his coffee. When we were younger I used to wonder if he had to practice that motion so that he wouldn't accidently spill trying to look creepy again. This used to entertain me for hours, and yes I had no life back then.

"Hey Pain, long time no see." I said with a smile and picked up an apple off my desk before taking a bite. Haku has informed me that if I don't eat an apple and four small courses of veggies… then no deserts for a week. He will keep his word sadly enough so I've been trying to keep in shape so I get to the good stuff.

"You entertained Konan yesterday so now it's my turn to be amused." He informed me just as Gaara entered the room. I looked over at him with partially wide eyes then smiled and turned back to Pain. He's the one I never get to see while now in days Gaara is just a rare thing.

"Alright so apparently you're my hubby for the day." I laughed making Gaara glare. I ignored him and looked at Pain's sly smile. He's planning something I just don't know what… plus he's creeping me out with that smile… Gaara instantly pulled me back and turned his evil gaze on the man who created Pain.

"What exactly is a hubby?" Gaara growled looking down at me with a glare. I blinked at him in surprise. I never thought I'd see the day where Gaara would say such a funny word. Instantly I began laughing. Too hard in fact because I wound up tripping over one of the legs of my chair and landed on top of Pain.

I looked at him with a blush and narrowed eyes. Crap… I shouldn't have been so arrogant a moment ago. Pain put his coffee down and ran a hand onto my cheek while the other grabbed my hair and pulled my head back. Painful, but I can understand the use of force with this incredibly mad man. I stood up and said nothing when he let go of me completely.

"I will do my best, precious." Pain whispered in my ear but when I turned around he was gone. I glared and looked at the ground while Haku smiled at me and shook his head.

"It always made me so mad whenever he did that! Every time I would search for him…" I growled angrily. Gaara just looked at me oddly for a moment then sighed in annoyance and took a step back and turned around toward the front of my office. Neji was sitting at his desk just outside it looking increasingly annoyed.

"No work but paperwork today." He informed me without looking up. I almost smiled at another chance of figuring out when the heck my old pals give me these stupid letters. Of course some of them are too funny or cute to call them stupid, but others are just scary.

"I really hate you." I growled and stormed back into my office to see a pile of work I didn't see. I assume my mind was playing tricks on me earlier to help my poor heart. Pain and paperwork and Gaara, well isn't this just fine and dandy? "Oh hey, you're still here." I said grumpily looking at the angry redhead. He's always mad now in days.

"Yes. Just to annoy you." He informed me with a sly smile. I glared at him then sighed and sat down at my desk, but as soon as I was getting ready to begin Pain was sitting in the chair in front of me sipping the rest of his coffee. I looked at the work in front of me then looked up at the jerk who decided to randomly show up.

Today just isn't my day.

"Get out of here." I said and stood up attempting to look hard and cruel. Instead I think I just came off as annoying. I could tell because neither Gaara nor Pain looked like they were going anywhere, instead they looked at me as though I'm the one who needs to leave. Great and I thought that I was the one in charge here.

Apparently not.

"Stop making orders like you're in charge here. Sakura Haruno, you do know why you currently have this job right?" He asked making me look at him in shock. He did not get me this job. There is no way. "I informed Tsunade that she needs to hire you or some… well something precious to her would go missing."

I stood up and gave him the evil eye while Gaara looked highly amused. I ignored him then turned to Neji for help, but he just laughed his head off like this was some kind of joke. Better yet, it's probably make fun of Sakura day. If it is then I'm going to kill the calendar makers because no one knows when holidays are until the stupid calendar makers point it out for you. Jerks.

"You need a cupcake with no icing." Haku informed me with a solid look in his eyes. I nodded slowly with a pout while he nodded back with a kind smile. Yes, even if the whole world goes against me, Haku and his sweets will make it all better.

"Is that why you've been getting a little chubby?" Pain asked just as Tobi walked in. The cute little boy turned to me as fires of burning hot rage surrounded me.

"Sakura isn't chubby." He said letting the flames disperse and my… self conscious worries go away if only slightly. "She gained three pounds in the past few months but it was healthy for her. One twenty-five isn't bad at all." Tobi smiled.

My whole world crashed before my eyes as I threw everyone out of my office, once I turned around I almost screamed seeing Pain sitting in that chair once again. Gaara wasn't outside my office anymore either but I knew it would take him longer. He needs to get to my window so outside the hospital seems best.

"I don't care about you; I only care about my work." I lied and sat down to begin. I'm a few weeks behind on my work, even when I take a day to do it I still wind up getting behind in some way or another. It doesn't matter though, as long as I get something done today.

Instantly Gaara came in through the window. I looked at him for a moment then glanced down at my desk and almost screamed once again. Somehow the letters arrived… AGAIN!

"I noticed them just after you came back from throwing everyone out, but me of course." Haku said just as he gave me my precious cupcake. Today was a waste. I looked down at my letters and smiled. I might as well make it a good waste.

Dear Sakura,

You seem a bit upset, I would come to rescue you but frankly I value my life.

Sasuke.

P.S. this DOES NOT mean I don't love you as much as everyone else.

Gaara stole the note and put it through the shredder. He didn't even read it this time, man he's growing up just a little isn't he?

Dear Saku-chan!

I think you got a little upset at me for a moment but I'll do my best to make it up to you. 125 isn't bad at all!

Tobi.

P.S. Don't worry, I like chocolates too.

This letter I ripped to pieces and then tossed to Gaara who smile slyly and put it through the shredder for me.

Dear Sakura,

I'm going on a business trip soon so tomorrow I'm planning on stopping by to hang out for a bit! Sasuke is coming too so that we can both hang out with you before the big meeting! I didn't know you knew Mr. Dark and Gloomy.

Naruto.

P.S. you don't love him right? Oh hey are we still on for Saturday?

I put this letter in my back pocket then squealed when Pain decided to put his hand there to get the letter before tossing it to Gaara. "Sexual harassment doesn't ring a bell to you does it?" I muttered angrily. Pain just leaned forward so his lips were at my ear.

"If you call that sexual harassment then I've got a lot to teach you." I glared at his stupid cocky look in his eyes. Gaara just ignored us and grabbed a whole bunch of the letters I hadn't read and tossed them in the shredder, instantly I lunged forward and salvaged a few before glaring at him.

I tore open the next letter and then blinked. It's from Konan.

Sakura,

Hey! I had a lot of fun, and so I've talked your boss into letting me be a nurse! I'll be able to live here for a while, since I'll be staying with Pain. You'll let him know for me right?

Konan.

P.S. I love your doctor look. It's very daring… well when you do that thing with the buttons and low-cut t-shirt.

Pain was reading over my shoulder with his hand on the back of my neck. The more he read the harder his fingers dug into me. I winced but said nothing and handed the letter to Gaara. He quickly scanned it over and then he blushed lightly. I would have laughed if I wasn't in pain. Haha Pain is giving me pain…

That's a crappy pun… a painful one.

"I told her never to do this to me again." He said with no emotion. I looked up at him for a moment then smiled, well at least I'm not the only one who can do this to the poor man. He let me go then stood up to leave. I watched, becoming happier by the minute until he turned around with a cruel smile. "You'd want me to leave wouldn't you?" Pain asked.

"Then why don't we make this a party?" I asked and then walked over to the window with my letters and jumped out. Second floor… no biggie.

Until you hit the ground and feel your legs turn to Jelly and vibrations pulsing through you. It sucks. I got up and opened the next letter.

Dear Sakura,

I was just wondering if you would like me to request some restraining orders and find out how that works exactly. I think it is about time you get rid of the distractions that keep you from work. The Akatsuki will be first until it is only you, Naruto, Haku, and I. Gaara can just mind his own business.

Neji.

P.S. I am and forever will be, on your side.

I smiled at the letter and tried my best not to laugh. Neji has always been too uptight for his own good but this is hilarious! Poor guy still thinks I don't have feelings for Naruto and Haku. If it was only us I would probably marry one of them. Sadly there's more so I will continue to refuse listening to my emotions. Too many guys to pick from so none at all for a while I guess.

"Is there something funny in this one?" Gaara asked with crossed arms that matched his cross looks. I glowered when he read the letter and ripped it. "Sorry but I'm not leaving… and sadly neither are the Akatsuki."