A/N: Hey guys! I hope everyone had a great Father's Day with their dad yesterday. I know I did! ^.^ Well this chapter was one of my favorites to write. It's the starter to some good fun all thanks to Naruto. What is he going to do? Well, you have to read to find out.

Thanks so much to all my reviewers and readers. It is because of you guys that I continue to post the rest of these chapters. I only hope that after this story is finished you will continue to support my writing by reading my other stories. I find it insane that I have so many readers around the world. O.o Well enough from me on with the story!

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Chapter Twenty-Five: Getting Back to the Court

Sakura was going to take Tsunade's advice. It was the best way to thank Sasuke for all he had done. He'd been there for her through just about everything since she got to the school. He'd been wanting her to come back anyways, so it was a win-win.

Sakura started practicing with her friends, getting back on her game. Pretty soon she was back to practicing with the team as well. It all had worked out in a way in which Alice and Sakura would alternate between each other on who would be playing. Sakura's life was really reshaping for the best.

Basketball wasn't the only thing Sakura was getting back to the court with. Yes, she and Sasuke were really close now. You never saw one without the other. They enjoyed each others' company that much. Naruto of course, constantly loved to point out this fact and make the two blush. It was like a game to him. It was totally obvious to everyone that they were constantly flirting and had feelings for one another. The question was, when were they finally going to admit it?

Naruto started to even take bets among the school (teachers included) on when they would finally be a couple. At the rate they were going, Naruto knew that he had to work some of his "magic" to get them together. After all, that's what worked for Hinata and himself. Hopefully it'd work on his two best friends. It was going to take some time though, with this stubborn pair.

"Alright guys we are one game away from the playoffs, which determine if we play in the championship! So far this season we've done very well. I think that we've grown stronger as a team, and for that I want to thank you," said Sasuke to his team after their Wednesday practice.

"Yeah, yeah we know Teme. Without us being totally awesome, you'd look like a complete idiot."

"Naruto you dobe, shut-up! I can't even pay a compliment to the team without you saying something stupid!"

"Sasuke, calm down. Is it really worth it to yell at Naruto?" asked Sakura.

"No," replied Sasuke reluctantly.

"Good, now dismiss the team and let's go."

Following Sakura's instructions, Sasuke let the team go, grabbed Sakura by the hand and led her out of the gym. Noticing this, Naruto turned towards Shikamaru, Ino, Hinata, Neji, and Tenten, with a mischievous look in his eyes.

"Oh no, here we go again," said Neji.

"What?" asked Ino.

"Naruto has another half-baked plan that's going to cause a hell of a lot of trouble for the rest of us," said Shikamaru.

"Hey! It's not half-baked! I've thought this one fully through," retorted Naruto.

"Yeah, yeah. Just like that time with the diapers?" asked Neji.

"For your information space diapers are VERY useful for when you're too busy to go to the restroom or the line is too long."

"Yeah, but Naruto, you don't wear the diaper outside your pants. Troublesome idiot," said Shikamaru.

"Okay, OKAY! Well this plan is bigger and better than that. This isn't about me or about any of us. It's about Sasuke and Sakura."

At the mention of their names, everyone looked up at Naruto with knowing looks. Naruto then grinned that foolish grin of his.

"Finally! You guys get what I'm saying," said Naruto.

"Except for the fact that you haven't said much of anything," said Ino.

"REALLY? Do I have to spell it out for you guys too? Sasuke and Sakura like each other and it's about time they stop tap-dancing around their feelings."

"So you want us to meddle?" asked Hinata.

"Because that we can do. We can do that very well," said Tenten.

"Perfect, so we're all in on this?"

"You know it," said Ino.

"I'm in," added Tenten.

"Anything to make Sasuke and Sakura happy," replied Hinata.

"Troublesome, I guess that puts me and Neji in too," said Shikamaru.

"Ah," added Neji.

"GREAT! Operation SasuSaku is now in effect! And this plan is totally going to work! Believe it!"

With that, the gang went out of the gym, with Naruto laughing obnoxiously loud and skipping, dragging Hinata along with him (probably towards the Ramen Shop).

A/N: Uh-oh, Naruto's in control. What do you think he's going to do? Review and give me your thoughts and tell me what you think about the story so far. Thanks so much for your support! Until next time! ^.^