Author's Note from Princess Kairi98

*holds up shield* Hiya there everybody, hope everyone is doing good, some of you may be mad at me cause you probably thought this was an actual update of the story when it is just a note but there is good news! I will be updating very soon and I know that I told monicatthat I would be updating last week but things got kind of busy.

And soooo very sorry SasuSaku-NaruHina Fan that I never responded back to the message you sent me.

Anyway I promise you guys that I will not leave you hanging and I will finish this story, with every fiber in my being! I know a bit dramatic but I know how it feels to read a story you love and you can't wait for the next update and it never happens, they just left you hanging off a cliff waiting forever! I have been waiting 5 years for this one story I loved to update, which I know now is not going to happen.

Well I am working on new chapters as we speak for both Tomboy to Princess and It Started with a Fire. There is very much in store for you guys and sadly very soon Tomboy to Princess will be coming to an end, I have already thought of a ending, still not completely sure who she will end up with but I will do my best to surprise you guys. And don't worry, I'm not going to throw her to Rock Lee at the end that would be so horrible for me to do.

Now there was a question about the poll. Yes, Sasori did win but he was in the top three of guys that I choice from so basically she could end up with anybody.

Thank you to all of you that reviewed for Chapter 25: domdom456789, Ketsueki no Kuki, katsekala, kira A. tokey, Vesper chan, Princess Mayako, DevilToBeLoved, angel897, Animeromance luver, mUmaRhz, SasuSaku-NaruHina Fan, Himeko Koneko, SasoLOVE111, ibreathmanga, uchiha miyo, Chibi Vamp-chan, Souka105, NadeshikoEverdeenHimeSama, WikiaClub, demonrose321, SakuraHarunoxBleach, MartialArtsMistress, PrincessAnnabellV, Darksakudragon, Tough chick, Chimamire no Usagi, TornadoTori, and for all of you that read it as well and those anonymous reviews!

But of course you know it would be very horrible of me to just leave you with just a note so I'm going to inform you of some of the upcoming chapter events and a sneak peak of the latest chapter I have been working on.

For the next few upcoming chapters there will be lots of very interesting things going on such as: seniors are going to start looking at colleges, Sakura goes back to being a tomboy for a day (and yes that includes clothing), Sakura will be going on a double date and a new guy is trying to move in on Sakura.

And of course I did say I was giving you a sneak peak of the next chapter, had to leave you guys with a little something. And now what you all have been waiting for!

Chapter 21: Kissing, Ladders, and Whip Cream

Gaara sat down at the table and all the guys gave him looks.

"What?"

"You know what," Kiba said.

"Well I don't," Gaara sighed unwrapping his sandwich. "I wouldn't be asking if I did."

"What Sakura said this morning," Naruto pressed.

"Sakura said a lot of different things this morning so you're going to have to be a little more specific," Gaara told them.

"They are talking about you not kissing Sakura yet," Shikamaru helped him out.

"Oh...that."

"Yes that, I can't believe you haven't made a move," Kiba punched Gaara's arm.

"There just haven't been any right moments," Gaara glared at him.

"I'm sure there have been plenty," Naruto nodded.

Gaara chewed slowly. "Well maybe there were so...is it weird that I haven't kissed her?"

"No, it's not weird," Shino assured him. "You've only been dating for a week."

"It is, don't listen to Shino, he knows nothing about relationships," Naruto snorted.

"And you do, that's funny," Gaara chuckled.

"He shouldn't rush things," Shino said.

"Shhhh, shhhh, leave this to the professionals, Shino," Naruto smiled.

"Yeah I'm going to take advice from the guy that has never had a date and the guy that took his cousin to the semi-formal dance in middle school," Gaara chuckled again.

"Hey, you know my date bailed on me, I had to take my cousin," Kiba whined.

"And I went with Hinata to the dance," Naruto huffed.

"Doesn't really count, you didn't ask her, Sakura did," Shikamaru pointed out.

"Well then I have a date...with destiny," Naruto singed.

"Don't try to steal my line," Neji walked up to their table and took one look at Gaara. "I hate you," he cried and ran off.

"Uh okay, that was weird," Shika muttered.

"Well anyway it's pretty obvious that Sakura wants to kiss you too," Kiba pointed out.

Gaara looked up to see Sakura standing in the lunch line. She smiled and waved at him. He shyly waved back.

"Does she really?"

"Why don't you invite her over to your house to do some homework and maybe a little smooch, smooch?" Kiba suggested.

"That could work," Gaara said.

"Just don't try to force it," Shikamaru gave him advice.

Gaara smiled. "Okay, I'll do it today."

"That's my boy," Naruto said. "Up top," Naruto put his hand in the air.

Gaara ignored it.

"Or not."

Sakura finally came and sat her tray down. "So what I miss?"

Gaara blushed. "Oh nothing much."

Gaara unlocked the front door and stepped inside his house. He put Sakura's book bag down by the door.

"I told you I could carry it myself," Sakura said as she stepped inside.

"I know you did," Gaara grinned as he turned on the lights in the living room.

"It's so quiet in here," Sakura observed as she sat down on the loveseat.

"Well my dad is at work so we have the house all to ourselves," Gaara reminded her as he walked into the kitchen.

Sakura followed him. "Are you still providing the snacks you promised?"

"I never back down on my word," Gaara winked at her.

Sakura laughed. "Okay Gaara, don't do that again."

"Why not?" He winked again.

"You look so weird doing that."

"Oh, so now I'm weird looking," Gaara teased.

"Yeah you are," Sakura snickered.

"Oh you've done it now," Gaara said wrapping his arms around her and tickling her sides.

"G-g-aar-aaa, st-oo-op, can't bre-aaath," she managed to get out in between laughs.

Gaara stopped and turned her around. Sakura pushed him. "Evil," she smiled walking over to the cabinets.

"So what is there to eat?" She looked around inside.

Gaara wrapped his arms around her waist. "How about I eat you?" he kissed her ear.

Sakura blushed. "Well if you do then there would be no more of me."

"Good point." Sakura felt him breath heavily against her cheek. He was so close. Gaara turned her around to face him. He brushed her bangs out of her face gently, pushing them behind her ear and leaned in closer. Sakura closed her eyes.

"So what you guys doing in here?" Temari asked as she walked in the kitchen.

Gaara flung himself all the way on the other side of the kitchen by the sink, far away from Sakura.

"Was I interrupting something?"

"N-no," Gaara said quickly "Not at all."

"Are you sure because it looked like you were about to k-"

"No, we were just looking for…snacks, yeah, snacks," Gaara informed her.

"Awwww my little brother getting all nervous to kiss his girlfriend," Temari teased.

Gaara glared at her. "Shut up."

Temari chuckled. "Oh I see you are back to your normal self, only Sakura has the power to make you go all mushy."

Sakura grinned. "I don't know about that."

"Oh trust me you do, in fact I could tell you about all the times-"

"If you say one more word, you will regret it," Gaara hissed.

Temari sighed. "Okay I won't say anymore. I'll leave you to lovebirds alone to get back to looking for 'snacks'."

Gaara signed. "Let's just go to my room, I'll grab us something to eat really quick," he said as he opened the refrigerator.

Sakura watched him as he pulled out some juice. "Say, do you remember seeing Naruto afterschool?"

Gaara paused for a second. "I don't think so; now that you mention it I don't remember seeing Kiba.

"Hmmm I wonder what happened to them…"

Oooooh mystery, I promise that I will not have you guys hanging for long. Until next time, take care! =)