Chapter 20
A/N I've been doing some thinking, and I was wondering whether or not I should finish the story soon.
I was going to before, but now I'm not too sure about it.
Tell me your thoughts on this matter in your reviews.
Thank you.
:D Zenly!!
Tsunade tapped her fingers in frustration,
'Where the hell is Shizune?...'
She sighed in exasperation, and opened a bottle of alcohol to drown down.
Gotta get this drinking thing out of my system, she thought, knowing she would never quit, but thinking it anyway.
There was a slight knock on the door, and Shizune entered.
'Well?...' Tsunade asked, she barely had to look up to know it was Shizune, she put her bottle down, and looked up at Shizune waiting for her to continue.
'Urm……………………Well, her parents have been notified, and everything's going to plan. The wedding hall has been cancelled, and the whole village is finally starting to know the wedding is not going to happen. I mean, there is a lot of talk and gossip going round. But nothing bad.' She finished off, waiting for the next question, or hopefully the words to say that she was excused.
'And Sasuke? How is he taking all this?' Tsunade really couldn't care less, to be honest.
She had much bigger problems to sort out, without wanting to know what Sasuke was feeling. Nasty as that may sound, Tsunade knew he wouldn't be too bothered. He never looked at Sakura that way anyway.
'He's not taking it too well.'
Tsunade looked up, shocked,
'What?' she said, confused.
'Sasuke, he's not taking it too well. I don't really know the reason. There has been a lot of talk that he actually was starting to like Sakura. But there's also been rumours about him feeling humiliated at the rejection. He's a very proud boy.'
'And has he talked to Sakura? Done anything to her?'
'No! well I, don't think. I don't really think Sasuke would go to such levels.'
'O.k. Just keep an eye on him for a while, and is that all you've come to me to say?'
'Yes………………wait, there was something else……………….Oh yes! You have a visitor. I'll send him up.'
'Him?!' Tsunade sat up, questioning Shizune with her eyes.
'Yes Tsunade. HIM' she gave Tsunade a small smile, but that smile was enough to inform Tsunade who had come to visit her. Shizune left the office.
'Oh no.' she whispered, as the man made way in her office, and shut the door tight behind him.
'Tsunade………..' he said, grinning perversely at her, 'It has been some time. Perhaps we could have a coffee and talk about old times?' he leered slightly at her, and Tsunade had a great urge to punch him into next week.
'What brings YOU hear, Jaraiya? All these years, and suddenly you've come to visit? Tell me the reason'
'I'll take that as a yes, for the coffee, I'll go get your coat.'
Tsunade looked shocked. She felt a strong desire to shout, but surprisingly found herself laughing.
Jaraiya pulled her up and dragged her through the corridor, not listening to the small protests coming Tsunade as she ran to keep up with Jaraiya.
Just like old times……..
Sakura sat crossed legged across from Naruto who was eating home made ramen. Sakura had cooked and prepared the meal, yet she hardly touched the food.
Should I tell him? she thought miserably as she picked at her food.
Naruto suddenly stopped eating and peered at her closely.
'o.k. sakura. What's up?'
'Nothing.' She said, almost to quickly.
'I know there something wrong. You've barely touched your food. Which was delicious by the way. So what's wrong? Bad day at work?'
'Urm…………..yeah. you could say that.' She shuffled slightly, feeling awkward.
'Sakura. Look up.' Sakura did what he asked.
'You're a bad liar, Sakura. Did you know that?'
'Well, I know now!' she answered back snappishly. Naruto looked taken back, then he laughed, which only made Sakura more angry.
'Sakura, you're lying, and you know it yourself. Just tell me what's wrong! I'm going to get it out of you sooner or later.'
'Your just going to get angry……………………'
'No. I'm going to get angry if you don't tell me.' He pulled her closer to him,' come on…………………You tell me everything………..'
She sighed at his touch. Feeling more safe, she breathed deeper, and said,
'It's nothing really. Just Sasuke threatened me. Nothing big.' Naruto stiffened at what she had just said.
'What?' he said in a voice which was barely above a whisper.
'I said, that Sasuke threatened………..' but before she had time to finish what she just said, Naruto had pulled away from her and had stood up. She stood up too confused slightly at this reaction.
A small hug, or maybe a kiss would have been better, she thought, hr face showing her disappointment. Naruto remained deep in thought, his face turning more and more angrier.
'How DARE he?' he said, his voice quivering with hidden anger.
'Urm, Naruto? I'm o.k. Why are you getting so worked up about this?' he turned to face her, suddenly realizing that she was in the same room. He rushed to her, placing his hands in her shoulder,
'Are you o.k.? He didn't hit you or anything?'
She pulled away, slightly frustrated at the weird behavior she was receiving from Naruto.
First he's angry, then he's concerned about me…………Her eyes widened in realization.
'You're not going to mention this to Sasuke are you?' she blurted out, looking up at Naruto.
'No.'
She sighed in relief, 'that's good.'
'I ain't going to mention it, I'm going to bloody beat the shit out of him.'
He then turned and marched towards the door,
'And remember this Sakura, I won't let anyone touch you or threaten you again. Understand? Now you're my girlfriend, I won't let no harm come o you at all. Not now. Not never.' And he slammed the door behind him.
Sakura remained stunned, although she wanted to smile and gloat at the sweet things Naruto had just confessed towards her, her mind was in turmoil.
Sasuke and Naruto having a fight. AGAIN?! And this time it's going to be my fault!
She didn't even bother to stop and think it over. She grabbed her weapon, hooked it into her belt, and ran out of the door. The rain pattering against her head, and the ground as she ran after Naruto.