Title - Unexpected Turn of Life
Summary – Unexpected meeting between a carefree girl and one of the CEO of Infamous Corporation which leads to unexpected turn of events in their lives where the girl doesn't even know the boy's true identity. "Sasuke, you'll help me, right! RIGHT?!", "Uh….". SxS, NxH, NxT, IxS, SxT. Modern AU.
A/N – Hello everyone! I apologize for the long wait… really sorry… And Thank you to all of them who had reviewed, fav-ed and followed till now! I really appreciate it! And thank you for waiting as well (If there is anyone waiting)! I hope you'll like this one! RnR please! So, here's the new chapter!
Disclaimer – I don't own Naruto…
'….' – Thoughts
"…..." – Speaking
Chapter 25
No one's POV
"Sasuke-chan! Sakura-chan! Welcome!" exclaimed Mikoto, smiling.
She hugged Sasuke and Sakura at the same time while they both looked like they were squeezed tightly. She even managed to drag Sasuke down to her height. Sasuke smiled slightly as his mother hugged him and returned the gesture while Sakura looked surprised but hugged back.
"Are you both alright?" asked Mikoto as she let go of the both and looked over them for any injuries. She led them to the couch and they followed. "Sasuke, your forehead and cheek?" she enquired, looking at the band aid on her son's forehead and right cheek.
"We are alright, Kaa-san. Just a scratch" replied Sasuke and glanced around the room along with Sakura after she smiled and nodded at Mikoto. Sasuke looked at his mother, concerned, as he said, "Kaa-san? Where's Aniki? Naruto said-…"
"You are here, My dear Otouto and Sakura-chan. You both look like you are acting as villagers…" greeted Itachi, eyeing the Kimono and Yukata they were wearing as he appeared beside Sasuke who just said "Hn" when Itachi ruffled his hair.
"Aniki!" said Sasuke, glaring at his brother who just smirked. Sasuke glanced at his brother's hand which was supported by a cast and sighed.
"Aniki, you shouldn't have played hero back there. Why do you have to act so stupid?" asked Sasuke as he sat down on the couch. His voice was hinted with concern, noted Itachi and smiled.
"Aww… Little brother is concerned for me… I know you love me" said Itachi and laughed when Sasuke muttered words like "Shut up" and "Idiot".
Mikoto and Sakura smiled at the two brothers who were talking then glanced at each other, smiling. Sakura fidgeted and stood awkwardly as she didn't know what to say or do at the moment.
"Sasuke and Sakura… Welcome back" greeted Fugaku, standing behind Itachi. Noticing this, Itachi moved towards Sakura who smiled nervously.
"Otou-san" greeted Sasuke and stood up when Fugaku put his hand on Sasuke's shoulder to tell him to relax.
"Hello, Uchiha-sama" greeted Sakura and bowed while Fugaku said that there is no need for such formality.
"Hello, Sakura-chan" greeted Itachi, glancing at the side of Sasuke's cheek where he could see some pinkish tint and smiled at Sakura. "There is something wrong with… his cheek" he added.
Sakura smiled nervously. 'It's still noticeable…? I can't believe I had slapped him that hard that it had left so much effect on his cheek…' she thought. While Sasuke talked with Mikoto and Fugaku but he managed to shoot a glare in their direction who obviously heard his brother. Itachi chuckled.
"H-Hello, Uchiha-san!" said Sakura, nervously. Itachi moved to sit on another couch and motioned Sakura to sit down.
"Sakura-chan, call me Itachi" said Itachi and smiled at her. Sakura nodded as she sat down beside Itachi. "You seem quiet. Did Sasuke say something? I bet he had called you annoying" he enquired.
Sakura laughed slightly. "More than once" she said, glaring the youngest Uchiha. Itachi chuckled at that.
"So that got him red cheek…?" he asked, smirking in Sasuke's direction. Nothing can be hidden from the perceptive eyes of Itachi…
"N-No! Well… uhh…" said Sakura when Itachi smirked.
"I see… it's a secret then…" he said while Sakura reddened.
"It's not a secret… I just didn't know he's a pervert" muttered Sakura, quietly but Itachi heard it and raised his eyebrows; his eyes showing amusement. "Anyway, Uchiha-san…uhh… Itachi-san, are you alright now…? I was shocked to hear from Naruto-kun that so much happened after our disappearance…" she said.
"I'm fine now. They told me to rest which is really boring… But I'm glad everyone's alright. No one's hurt. I was actually concerned for you both though…" said Itachi and sighed, looking straight ahead. Sakura smiled.
"Sorry for causing you trouble…" said Sakura while Itachi gave her his rare smiles.
'He's such a kind hearted person… And when I first met him, I was almost scared as he looked so intimidating but I guess… Looks can be deceiving, ne…? To see I'm deceiving such a kind person…' she thought, looking at Itachi then glanced at Sasuke. 'But… he is the same since the first time I met him… Oh! What an unlucky day that was!'
'Hey! Can't you see? He cares for his family so much! He's not that much of a jerk alright!' exclaimed her inner self.
'Hmm… And he did save us like… three times now…? I should thank him properly for that' she thought, staring at him when…
"You both are getting along? Well… he's not that bad once you get to know him" said Itachi, interrupting her thoughts and glanced at Sasuke.
Sakura sighed causing Itachi to look at her. "I know… I've heard that before. It's not like I'm really interested in knowing him…" she muttered to herself, staring at the carpeted floor while Itachi smiled as he had heard her.
Sakura looked at him alarmed at what she had said. "Uhh… I m-mean umm…" she stammered, thinking for some excuse to cover up her slip up as she didn't know Itachi knowing about their 'fake relationship'.
"I know your secret… Don't worry; I won't tell others. Only Naruto and me know this besides you two" said Itachi, surprising her. He left out the part that he was the one behind the 'fake love story'. Before a dumbfounded Sakura could say anything, Mikoto interrupted…
"I can't wait to hear your adventure! But first… Go freshen up, Sasuke! Sakura-chan, you come with me" said Mikoto and grabbed a still surprised Sakura's wrist, dragging her away from others.
"Hey! How can you do this, Tem-…! Uhh… Hello Fugaku-san… and Itachi…" greeted Naruto as soon as he entered with some bags in his hand and was surprised to see Fugaku at home. Looking at him, Fugaku raised his eyebrow and greeted back "Hn" while Itachi chuckled.
"Naruto, what happened to your face…?" asked Itachi, although he knew the reason behind it. Naruto's left cheek was swelled and there was a bruise forming. He glared at Sasuke and put the bags on the couch.
Fugaku and Itachi looked at Sasuke who just shrugged and said, "He was talking too much". Sasuke stood up to go to his room and before Naruto could retort, Itachi stepped in.
"Come on Naruto. You need some icepack…" said Itachi as he dragged Naruto away with his free hand towards what seemed like in the direction of kitchen while Sasuke and Fugaku left to go upstairs.
With Sakura…
Fifteen minutes have passed after Mikoto dragged Sakura away from the others. She was currently sitting in a bath tub staring at nothing but thinking about the whole situation.
She had been feeling somewhat uncomfortable since they had entered the humongous house called 'Uchiha residence' and this was the first time she came at a place like this which made her nervous. She was feeling different around the family as she saw them talk with each other and welcomed her so kindly. 'A family…' she thought.
She noticed they had greeted her warmly and kindly as if she is a part of their family. She hadn't had a chance to be with a family like this for years now. It was rather strange for her that after staying alone for such a long time, she was surrounded by a family which was not hers but still a nice family.
She smiled as she recalled how Mikoto had embraced her; Itachi was annoying Sasuke and teased him; Mikoto and even the serious Fugaku had been smiling. Looking at them made her smile as well.
"Sakura-chan? Are you done? I brought you clothes. I'll wait outside" came Mikoto's voice, snapping Sakura from her thoughts.
"Y-Yes Mikoto-san! I'll be out in a minute!" replied Sakura as she wrapped the fluffy white towel around herself and stepped out. She glanced at herself in the mirror when she was done wearing clothes and ran her hand through her pink hair which was slightly damp. She was wearing a black knee length pencil skirt with a cream colored turtle neck sleeveless top.
After putting the towel and her old clothes in the basket, she exited the bathroom only to find Mikoto smiling at her. She smiled back and thanked Mikoto, "Thank you, Mikoto-san!"
"No need to thank me, Sakura-chan! You look so cute in those" said Mikoto, pointing at Sakura's clothes and gestured Sakura to sit on the chair. Sakura did as told while Mikoto approached her.
"Now, relax. I'll do your hair! It's the first time you have come home… Well, although under different circumstances but still! We'll be having lunch together for first time! Isn't it great!" exclaimed Mikoto as she blow dried Sakura's hair while talking.
Sakura smiled. She was feeling overwhelmed at the moment and jealous of Sasuke for having Mikoto as a mother. How happy she felt at the moment to have Mikoto's attention to herself. 'She's so caring… Will she be always like this to me…?' she thought.
Sakura's smile faltered at the thought. 'She is already doing so much for me and I should be grateful… yet, I'm wishing for more…' she thought and sighed.
"It really is great, Mikoto-san! I'm looking forward to it!" said Sakura, happily and smiled. "Mikoto-san… I am really sorry about that magazine incident… It was not my intention… Actually, there was some misunderstanding…" she said, looking at the floor while Mikoto combed her hair.
"Sakura-chan, you know, I'm really happy that Sasuke met you… When we heard about that magazine thing, we were angry that someone could do such thing! And the funny thing is Sasuke was so angry that he was snapping at almost everything and everyone. Like that one time he said… 'Whoever made this coffee is FIRED!' and I was the one who made that coffee!" said Mikoto and laughed along with Sakura.
"But then Itachi told us Sasuke had met you and fell in love with you. I was so happy! Too happy that I was going to have a party! But everyone rejected the idea… I was so excited to meet the girl he loves and when I saw you, I must say he's lucky! I'm already ready to make you my daughter-in-law!" said Mikoto, cheerfully.
Sakura looked at her surprised then stared sadly at the floor as she heard Mikoto saying those words. 'I can't believe I'm lying to such a kind person as her. I'm deceiving her and also others… I'm so ashamed of myself…' she thought, guilt taking over.
"I'm glad you both are alright. Sasuke said he had my necklace with him the whole time…" Mikoto blabbered. "You said your mother's name was Mebuki, right?" she asked and Sakura nodded. Mikoto proceeded to talk but Sakura spoke before her.
"Actually… I was surprised to see that necklace. My mother had the same so I thought it's hers and I even argued with him for it…" said Sakura and sighed. Mikoto stared at her surprised then grinned.
"Oh, So I was right! You are my friend Mebuki's daughter!" exclaimed Mikoto, causing Sakura to look up at Mikoto, surprised. Mikoto's tone saddened a little, as she spoke, "She's my best friend… Well… I'm really sorry, she's… your parents are…"
"It's alright, Mikoto-san…" said Sakura, as she caught where Mikoto was going. "Well… I'm sure you have stories to tell about you both, ne…?" she asked and smiled. Mikoto nodded returning to her usual self.
"Done!" exclaimed Mikoto and put the things neatly on the dresser. Sakura glanced up at the mirror and smiled. Her hair was now dried and flowed straight on her back, her fringes were held by a small red clip at the side.
"Thank you, Mikoto-san" said Sakura as she stood up and hugged Mikoto who smiled and returned the hug.
"Well… you can ask me for anything. I'm like your mother, Sakura-chan" said Mikoto as they let go of each other. "Now, let's go" she added as she proceeded to the door, followed by a smiling Sakura.
Meanwhile…
Sasuke sighed as he fell on his bed, now refreshed after a hot bath. His hair was disheveled but he didn't mind it for now. He closed his eyes, enjoying the silence of his room.
Naruto had told him that they (Uchiha's) were informed about their (Sasuke and Sakura's) whereabouts from the information they got from some criminals which were arrested by the cops for illegitimate shooting near the beach area. 'Must be those fools who fired at us' he thought.
That told them both Sasuke and Sakura were alright and they were sure Sasuke would find a way. Talk about assurance… And more importantly, their concern was Itachi at that moment. Well… Sasuke did find a way back home…
His mind filled with recent events but then stopped at the pink haired women. He recalled the morning's incident, when he woke up before her, while she was asleep.
He was staring at her, propping on his elbow, as she rested oblivious of being watched. He had to admit she looked innocent… too innocent to slap him that hard. He was surprised himself that he had reached out his hand to brush aside her pink locks from her face and frowned why he even did that yet he stared her for some time but then she mumbled something, breaking the trance he was in.
Sasuke sighed as he had felt guilty that he had unknowingly put her in danger and he didn't even noticed until Itachi talked about it. He opened frowned.
Just then he remembered a voice in his mind called her beautiful more than two times now. 'Well, she is beautiful if she doesn't speak the way she speaks to me… Just what the heck am I thinking?!' he thought furiously, opening his eyes. He recalled how many times she had 'insulted' and called him a 'jerk'. But then again why did he even agree to help her in the first place…?
He focused more on the slap he had received and glared at the ceiling. He just has to take revenge on that! '…And also for when she was flirting with that dumb freak in front of me! How can she do that when she has me?! …Okay… Now it's obvious that the Pinky is messing my head!' he thought and sighed, looking at the ceiling. 'Why am I…? Don't tell me I…'
"Yo, Sasuke!" exclaimed Naruto, just as he barged in Sasuke's room, followed by Itachi.
Sasuke merely chose to say "Tsk" and ignored them as he resumed looking at the ceiling. But that can't stop them from bugging him now, can they…?
"So… Sasuke? Enjoyed the trip with Sakura-chan?" asked Naruto as he plopped on Sasuke's bed, one leg folded while the other dangling off at the side of the bed. Sasuke turned his eyes to Naruto without moving while Itachi sat on the chair beside bed.
"That was nothing like a trip Naruto…" said Sasuke and sighed. "And why are you both here? If you are here to bug me, I suggest you leave now. Aniki, you should be resting" he said glancing at the both. Itachi and Naruto glanced at each other and smirked while Sasuke sighed, staring at the ceiling.
"You seem deep in thought" said Itachi.
"Yeah… About 'someone'…" added Naruto and grinned. Sasuke gave a warning glare to Naruto who held up his hands in defense and sweat dropped. Itachi smirked.
"Hey! Just saying because I haven't seen THAT look on your face…!" Naruto said as an excuse.
"Hn. You seem different" said Itachi. Sasuke sat up and gave them a bored look.
"It's nothing. I just need some rest" said Sasuke as he ran his hand through his hair and sighed.
"Then admit it you were thinking about her and we'll leave!" said Naruto, crossing his arms across his chest. Sasuke's eyebrow twitched.
"I was not, Dobe"
"You were!"
"No, I was not!"
"You were! You totally did! You were thinking about her!"
"You Idiot! Why should I think about Sakura!"
"You… Wait! Ha! I never said her name! I got you!" exclaimed Naruto and grinned madly, waving his hands while Itachi chuckled. Sasuke sweat dropped.
"I already know who you were asking me about, Dobe. A fool can fall for your trick, not me" said Sasuke and shook his head. "Anyway, now that you mention it, I have to get back at her for something" he added and glared at nothing in particular.
"Hey! Don't do anything to her! I like her! She's a nice person and the only lady beside your mother who can stand up to you! Oh… wait… You are saying this because of that handprint on your cheek!" exclaimed Naruto, pointing his index finger at Sasuke who looked like he was about to strangle Naruto. "Oh, that's right! I came to call you for lunch! Let's go" he added and dashed off.
Sasuke glared. 'That Dobe! Can't keep his mouth shut! And NICE person? She treats me like she despises me. She insults me even though she knows WHO I am and don't have a little bit of respect for me… If only Aniki hadn't made up that dumb story!' he thought and sighed.
"What did you do that earned you a slap, Otouto? She even called you a pervert… What happened?" asked Itachi, amused. Sasuke's eyebrow twitched at that.
"She told you that as well? That annoying Pinky…" said Sasuke, clenching his fists.
"Yeah… annoying Pinky who you are daydreaming about" stated Itachi, shaking his head. Sasuke rolled his eyes, saying "As if" and looked away frowning.
"You like her" said Itachi, gaining attention of Sasuke who gave him a 'Are-you-crazy' look. Itachi chuckled.
"Well… She had gotten your attention that means you seem interested in her" he added and shrugged. He stood up and walked towards the door. "If you need any advice, you know where to find me" he said and smirked slyly before leaving.
Sasuke sighed. "There he goes again…" he muttered as he adjusted his messy hair and made his way out of his bedroom.
"Sasuke, were you lost on your way here?" asked Itachi. He was sitting on his chair with Naruto beside him who was already attacking the food.
"Why don't you eat food, Aniki" stated Sasuke as he went to his seat only to find his chair was taken by Sakura who was chatting with his mother animatedly. His eyes narrowed at the pink haired lady as he sat on the seat beside her. Well… it was better than sitting beside Naruto.
"Where is Otou-san?" asked Sasuke when he saw his father was not present. Mikoto glanced at him as well as Sakura when he spoke.
"Ah, you are here, Sasuke! Fugaku is called in office again… He's with your Uncles" said Mikoto and smiled as Sasuke served food for himself and nodded. She resumed her talk with Sakura while eating when Naruto's cell phone rang.
"Oh, Sakura-chan, it's from Hinata-chan! They must be worried. Here" said Naruto and handed Sakura his cell phone across the table. Sakura took the phone and left the table saying "Excuse me" and Mikoto nodded.
Sasuke glanced at Sakura. 'She looks good in Kaa-san's clothes' he thought but then frowned. He closed his eyes in annoyance then glared at her before focusing on his food. 'Now, she's taking my place!' he thought, referring to his chair where she sat. He was interrupted when his mother questioned him, causing the occupants of the table to pause.
"Sasuke? When are you proposing to Sakura-chan?"
To be continued…
A/N – Whoa! That's long! Anyway, I hope you had fun reading! Review please! Thank you! ^^