A Christmas Special!

-"I trust him more than people think."

The only girl for me

"Sakura I wasn't aware that I was your pack mule." Sasuke remarked. He grunted as another box was dropped onto the pile in his hands.

Sakura smiled, "Well I am moving out and you volunteered to help!" she chipped in reply. Sasuke shifted as his shirt began to slide down his shoulder.

"You don't have to leave your home you know. Mebuki-sama was just frustrated and I am sure she didn't mean it." Sasuke remarked. Sakura sighed deeply as she taped another box, "I don't care." She said softly, "And she did mean it. Since Otou-chan died she has changed. She has become colder and she blames you and Kakashi-sensie for failing to control Uzumaki-kun and she hates all of you!" Sakura stood up and shook her head, "I can't live in that house. She's suffocating me!"

Sasuke opened his mouth to say something when there was a flirtatious giggle from behind him. A hand came forward and touched his shoulder and a young girl appeared.

"Sasuke-kun there you are I have been looking all over for you!" the girl remarked fluttering her eyelashes, "My rose died again! I would really love it if you brought me another one."

Sasuke once again shifted the weight of the boxes and stared at the girl, "I'm sorry do I know you?"

Sakura gaped at Sasuke before covering her mouth to laugh. The girl stared at Sasuke stupefied by his remark. She stepped back and exclaimed, "I'm Saya remember. You gave me a rose twice now! That must mean something to you!"

Sasuke chuckled, "I'm sorry but the only girl I am giving rose to is that girl over there who is using me as her pack mule." Sakura ducked her head as she tapped another box. "Oi I am taking these to the apartment."

"Hai come back quickly we still have a lot of stuff to move." Sakura replied. She then looked at Saya who was glaring at her with her lip pressed in a thin line. Sakura then shook her head and reminded herself that she always had to put up with something when it came to Uchiha Sasuke.

Christmas Dinner

"I think we should have Christmas dinner in my new apartment." Sakura announced making a spin around her new living room. The apartment building she was living in was right across the street from Kakashi's and one floor above Sasuke and his family.

Sasuke arched his eyebrow as he continued rubbing his shoulder. "Why?" he asked. Sakura huffed, "Why?" She asked before coming closer to him, "Because it's Christmas! It's the most wonderful time of the year!"

Sasuke looked at Kakashi for advice who smiled at him before leaning closer as Sakura turned her back, "I think we should encourage her. She hasn't had this much spirit since Kizashi-sama passed on." Sasuke nodded as Kakashi clasped his hand, "I think it's a wonderful idea Sakura-san! Please tell me about the menu." Sakura turned on her heal and smiled. "Nope you will just have to come and see at seven sharp."

Kakashi chuckled, "I look forward to it."

Sakura laughed as she muttered to herself everything she needed to get for the dinner. Sasuke's eyes softened as he noticed the faint smile appearing on her lips. As long as she was happy, he was happy.

Later that night everyone gathered back in Sakura's apartment that can been decorated. As soon as Sasuke entered he could smell the food. There was a small green wreath on the door and he could see the small Christmas tree that was shoved in the corner of the living room. The star wasn't on yet. Kakashi was already seated in the living room drinking something out of a large green cup.

"Sakura-san! Sasuke-kun has arrived." Kakashi announced. Sakura popped her head from the small kitchen and sighed, "It's about time. You're late!" Sakura remarked. Her long locks were up in a high bun and her bangs where clipped out of the way. She was wearing a lime green kimono with a red obi. "We can finally put on the star!" Sakura exclaimed. She ran back to her bedroom and returned with a small sliver star in her hands.

They all gathered around the tree as Sakura insisted that they all hold the star as it was put on. It fitted at the top and Kakashi bent down and plugged in the lights. The tree glowed.

Sakura smiled sadly at it before turning around and announcing that it was time to eat. Sasuke sat on the right of Sakura and Kakashi was on her left. Sasuke sample the food letting the flavor dance on his taste buds. He then placed down the blow in his hand and stared at it.

"This food…." Sasuke muttered to himself.

"Just like Okaa-sama's cooking!" Kakashi exclaimed happily, "Mikoto-sama taught you well Sakura-san!"

Sakura chuckled, "She was an amazing teacher." She replied.

"Okaa-sama taught you?" Sasuke asked.

"That's right Susuke-kun was never around when the Onee-sama Project was launched so he won't know." Kakashi said, "Well you see Sasuke-kun the hokage had decided that female ninjas had a more delicate role to play sometimes that involved using their feminine skills and to sharpen those skills women from the village where chosen according to teach the girls. Mikoto-sama was Sakura-san's chosen teacher."

"I learnt a lot from Mikoto-sama and had a lot of benefits!" Sakura chipped.

Sasuke leaned in closer to her and asked, "What types of benefits?"

Sakura threw him a coy smile, "Baby pictures."

Sasuke felt his stomach drop the floor. So much for dinner.

The best Christmas gift

Sasuke walked into his apartment and announced, "I'm home." Mikoto appeared with her usual stern expression and replied,
"Welcome home Sasuke."

"Okaa-sama you never mentioned that you taught Sakura." Sasuke said taking a seat on the couch. Mikoto lightly tapped Sasuke on his shoulder with her hand fan. "That is none of your business gaki." Mikoto said. Sasuke pouted before sighing, "You taught her pretty well." He said. Mikoto smoothened out the wrinkles in her kimono, "Of course. She was taught by the best."

Sasuke laughed. "Now tell me son what did you give my student for Christmas?" Mikoto asked.

"Give?" Sasuke asked.

"Yes give." Mikoto said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world, "She presented to you and that glutton teacher you have the meal of a lifetime and you gave her nothing in return." She paused to tap him again, "I raised you better than that."

Sasuke rubbed her shoulder, "How was I supposed to get that message?" he muttered.

Mikoto growled before standing in front of her son, "You idiot! Do you know that this is her first Christmas without her Otou-sama's Christmas cheer?! Do you know that ever year her Otou-sama would shower the entire house in decoration and cook the finest meal, all for his family and always made that day so memorial for her."

Sasuke looked down to the floor, "I didn't know." He muttered. Mikoto sighed deeply. "Of course you didn't." she remarked distastefully, "And it's too late to go to any of the stores to purchase something." Sasuke threw a soft glare at Mikoto. She then walked off leaving him before returning with a box in her hands, "Well it's a good thing I know what an idiot I have for a son and planned ahead." She dropped the box in his hands and said, "Go and give that to her."

Sasuke stare at the box and then opened it. His eyes widen. "Where did you get_" he was cut off when Mikoto shut the box shut, "Don't just sit there staring at it! Go and give it to her!"

Sasuke nodded and dashed out of the apartment. He ran up to the floor above him and reached Sakura's room. He could hear her crying softly inside and was wondering whether he should knock or not. Knowing Sakua she probably wouldn't want him to see her in her weaken state. He sighed and then rested the box on the floor before knocking quickly.

From inside, Sakura gasped. She quickly wiped her tears away and washed her face in the kitchen skin. As she dried her face off, she approached the door and opened it. No one was there. She stepped outside and looked left to right until her foot touched something. She looked down and saw a small box with her name on it. She opened it and gasped.

"This is Otou-chan's chain!" she exclaimed. She removed it from the box and took a good look at it. "I thought it was burnt with him." She muttered to herself. Tears slid down her cheeks as she began to put the chain on. Suddenly there was a faint charka signature and Sakura smiled.

Sasuke breathed out from behind the wall where he was hiding. He grinned when he saw Sakura smiling and leapt down to the lower floor.

"Merry Christmas Sakura."

"Thank you Sasuke."

-'Her smile makes me feel alive.'

This was actually supposed to be done on Christmas day however my netbook has officially died- well not really just the screen has a mind of its own. But I got a new laptop and it's working great. This story is going on longer than I had planned but we still have a while to go. I mean I haven't even made our couple kiss yet and Naruto is still missing. Oh well in case I don't update before the new year; Happpy New Year! Looking forward to your feedback.