Chapter 36 is here! Enjoy! :D
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Painting The Sign
We started setting up for the festival. Naruto was 'training' his 'cuteness'.
"Wait, wait, wait... How's this?" He asked Natsuko as she laughed at him.
I sighed. Natsuko was having fun talking with Naruto while I was sitting boredly at my desk, doodling.
Without noticing, I had started drawing Sasuke and his family, with me at the side.
As soon as it came to me, I gasped and scrunched it up.
"Sasuke, Keiko. Come over here." Shikamaru ordered us.
I got up and went to him, along with Sasuke.
"Can you guys paint this?" Shikamaru asked as he held up a sign with 'Cafe Paradise' written on it.
"Okay." I replied as I grabbed the paint, making Sasuke carry the sign.
"It'd be better to do it outside on the grass." Shikamaru suggested.
Sasuke nodded and then we were on our way outside.
As soon as we reached a good spot, Sasuke put the sign down and without talking, we started painting.
It was awkwardly quiet for a good few minutes until he started talking.
"So this is your second to last day?" He asked.
I nodded, "Yep."
He nodded back. And thus, the silence began again.
"You never did tell me who you liked..." He then murmured.
I blushed. Why'd he have to bring it up?
I cleared my throat, "Well, that's my secret."
"You sure it's a secret now?" He asked as he looked up.
I looked up to face him, "I hope so."
We both looked down at the same time and continued painting.
I've gotta say. This would have to me one of the most awkward moments in my life. And nerve-racking!
Rustle Rustle
I looked up to Sasuke as he did the same.
"Wh-What was that?" I asked, getting worried.
"Just ignore it. It was probably nothing." He replied as he began painting again.
Rustle Rustle
I instantly hugged onto his arm, "We're going to die, dammit!"
"Wha- Get off me!" He then yelled.
"Meow."
We looked to where the sound was coming from and found a cute kitty stepping out of a bush.
I stared at it as it then walked off, then sighed, "Thank the Lord..."
Sasuke cleared his throat, "Uh... You can... Let go now."
I looked to him and found that I was still hugging onto his arm.
I blushed and let go quickly, "S-Sorry!"
I moved as far away as I could get from him, but still being able to help paint the sign.
"What's a cat doing on school grounds anyway?" Sasuke questioned.
I shrugged, "Beats me... But it was really cute...!" I grinned.
"You are too..." Sasuke whispered quietly.
I blushed. What he said just now was probably just my imagination...! Sasuke would never say that! ... Right?
We spent the next half hour painting and making small talk. Awkward small talk, that is.
"You guys done yet?" Kyou asked as he came over to us.
I looked up, "Nearly. Just need to finish one little thing!"
Quickly, with Sasuke's help, I outlined the letters to make it look bolder.
Sasuke stood and stretched, "Finally, we're done."
I stretched afterwords and said, "My legs feel so much better now!"
Kyou pulled my hand, "C'mon. Shikamaru's been looking for you guys. We're all going to try our costumes now."
"Ah, okay. Sasuke, c'mon!" I said to him as I grabbed his hand.
As we were slightly jogging to the class, I could hear Sasuke say, "Okay."
I grinned and then stopped, "What about the sign? We just left it!"
"Oh shit. I'll go get it." Sasuke said as he let go of my hand and walked back.
I stared after him as Kyou continued to drag me and I could just see him staring back.
I went red and turned away, making my way with Kyou.
We arrived at the class and looked around. Everyone was in their costumes.
I could see Naruto looking embarrassed, love-struck and lost for words as Natsuko stood beside him in her costume.
Which, by the way, made Naruto look like a tomato because of how red he was.
I laughed, "Natsuko!"
She turned and glared at me, "Shut up. You have yours as well." She then pushed me behind a screen and handed me my costume.
I sighed and looked at it. It was actually really very cute.
And Sasuke had picked it out. I sighed, might as well put it on now.
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That's it! I hope you enjoyed it! :D