DO YOU EVEN LOVE ME?

Recap:

As Sakura thought of today she had arrived home. She went to the elevator and went up. When the elevator opened she saw someone standing in front of her front door. The person turned around and smiled.

'Kairi,' said Sakura.

CHAPTER 34

'Kairi, what are you doing here?' asked Sakura

'What? No hello?' teased Kairi.

'Huh? Sorry I was just surprised that you're here' Sakura said.

Kairi giggled. 'That's alright. I just came for to talk,' Kairi explained.

Sakura reached for her keys to her apartment and opened the door for the both of them. Sakura offered Kairi a drink. 'Tea thanks,' said Kairi.

Sakura turned to the kitchen and turned on the kettle and prepared the tea.

'So, Sakura have you seen Sasuke lately?' Kairi curiously asked.

'What?' Sakura was surprised about the topic.

'You don't have to answer me, if you're uncomfortable' said Kairi

'No it's alright. Well, I saw him at the hospital ' Sakura answered.

'Oh right, I see' Kairi responded.

'On the day when Haruhi gave birth,' Sakura continued.

'Oh….' Kairi slowly nodded.

There were silences for a while until the kettle whistled.

'Oh it's done,' said Sakura

Sakura turned off the switch and poured the hot water into two cups and carried it to the table.

'Thanks,' said Kairi and stirred her tea with a spoon.

Sakura smiled. Then suddenly Kairi remembered something .

'Ah! I almost forgot. Do you have the gift that Sasuke gave you?' asked Kairi.

'Err…you mean the bear and the ring?' said Sakura.

Kairi nodded.

Sakura got up and headed towards her room and came back with a box.

'Do you mind if I see it?' Kairi asked.

Sakura handed the box to Kairi. Kairi opened it and saw the small bear with the name printed on the stomach.

'Oh, Kairi how do you know about the gift that Sasuke gave me?' asked Sakura.

'Oh well…' Kairi said while opening the box. 'So he did chose this,' Kairi smiled.

Sakura was confused what was going on here.

'Sorry Sakura, but I must confess that I was the one who told Sasuke to give you a nice lovely gift and also recommended the store to him,' Kairi explained.

'What? Really? Why?' Sakura curiously asked.

'Well, I'm not sure if I should tell you but, while back I found a ring on the floor outside. I didn't know who it belong to. I walked inside the house while holding the ring. I bumped into Sasuke and asked about the ring. I thought it wasn't he's because it looked rusty and had bumps, but he took it off me,' Kairi explained.

'Ring?...' thought Sakura.

Sakura thought through and remembered a ring that Sasuke gave her that he won at the carnival.

'Oh that ring, the one that Sasuke won at a game,' said Sakura.

'Ah, no wonder it looked cheap. Anyways I recommend you check out the shop that Sasuke brought the bear.' Kairi said and took a sip of her tea.

'Why?' Sakura was confused.

'You'll understand when you visit that place,' Kairi said and went through her purse took out a card and handed it over to Sakura.

'Louie Voy, 562 ledapple street.' Sakura read from the card.

'Louie Voy? That was printed on the bear.' Sakura mentioned.

'Yeah, it's the name of the shop and also the name of their famous soft toy bear,' Kairi explained. She sighed and said 'Itachi brought a bear from there and gave to me. That's how we first started dating.'

'Oh I got to go,' Kairi said. She got up and headed to the door. Sakura walked her to the door.

'Remember to visit that shop, it's a wonderful place,' Kairi said and winked at her. Kairi left the building and Sakura looked at the card.

'Well, it won't hurt to take a look,' said Sakura.

Couple of days later, Sakura met up with her best friend, Ino.

Sakura had been busy in the clinic also in the hospital, since they were short in staff. To her it was hectic and couldn't slept for two straight days.

'Sakura! Ino shouted from a distance.

Sakura saw her and waved while Ino was trying to speed up her walking.

'Hey Ino, How have you been?' Sakura greeted first.

Ino catched her breath. 'Fine thanks. Heard you been pretty busy these days?' she replied back.

Sakura smiled. 'yeah, a lot of things happened. There were so many patients.'

Both starrted to walk and continued to chat with each other. As they were chatting. Ino remembered something.

'Ah, where are we gong? When you called me the other day, you said you wanted to go somewhere?' Ino questioned .

'Yeah, mmm…Kairi said that there was this shop that she recommeded to Sasuke, which was the bear he gave to me.' Said Sakura.

When she mentioned his name and remembered him. She knew she was so busy that she forgotton about him.

'Hmm…Do you even know where we're going?' asked Ino.

Sakura went through her handbag to search for that card she was given by Kairi. She took out the cad and read, '562 ledapple street.'

'That street sounds familiar,' said Ino.

'Everything to you sounds familiar' Sakura laughed.

'Come on, my mother always around with her phone mentioning street names at home,' said Ino.

Sakura and Ino both kept walking on the street paths, trying to find the shop. Ino had a feeling they were lost.

'We're lost aren't we?' said Ino.

'We're not lost, it's just that we can't find it,' said Sakura while looking around. 'We could ask someone.'

Sakura went up to a stranger. 'Er…excuse me?' She said.

A tall name with black hair and wearing a suit turned around. Sakura thought 'Wow, he's so handsome' and blushed but she shaked it off.

'Umm…D-do you know where this place is?' She spoke.

She showed him the card where the address was written. The man moved closer to see it.

'Wow, he even smells good' she thought.

'Yeah, sure,' he said with a deep, husky voice . 'If you walk down there and turn right, you'll spot a white shop with a big heart on it,' he explained to her.

'Really? Thank ou so much,' Sakura said happily.

'Sure thing beautiful,' he said and walked away.

'Beautiful?' Sakura thought and her mind went blank.

Ino noticed that Sakura kept on standing there after the man she asked left. She went up to her and gave her a big slap on the back. Sakura's mind was back to reality.

'Ino?' said Sakura.

'You forgotten about me, after trying to flirt with that guy?' Ino teased.

'Flirt? I wasn't trying to do anything.' Sakura pointed her two index finger together. 'Ah, we have to walk down a little more then turn right.' Sakura dragged Ino.

'Don't try changing the subject here,' Ino complained.

When they turned right. Both of the girl's eyes widened.

'I guess that's it,' said Ino.

Right across the street, there was the shop. It was white with two tall glass window on the side, displaying jewelry, stuff animals and hearted-shaped balloons. Right above the door was the name, 'Louie Voy' and near the 'L' was a big heart.

'.GOD Sakura. It's like a dream place for us girls.' Said Ino with a big smile on her face. 'Let's go!' Ino grabbed Sakura's hand and quickly walked towards the shop.

They entered inside the shop. Everything was white and clean.

'Sakura, come take a look at this,' said Ino.

Sakura walked towards where Ino was standing. She saw rings with different and beautiful designs, which girls can't decided on what to get.

'Aren't they pretty?' said Ino, how she was amazed by the jewelrys.

Ino noticed each ring was paired up with another ring, which was one size bigger than the other.

'There are couple rings.' Said the female staff member.

'Couple rings?' Sakura said.

'Yes, there rings are most popular and favourable to our couple customers,' the female staff explained.

'Couple rings! I better purchase a pair for me and Shikamaru to wear.' Said Ino while scanning through each item.

Sakura saw how happy Ino was and smiled. 'Oh, do you sell stuff bear toys?' asked Sakura.

The female staff took Sakura to the toy section were. Sakura saw it was the exact same bear with the in print of the label name that Sasuke gave to her. Teedy bears in different sizes and colours in white, red and pink. Sakura took one from the shelf to have a closer look.

'Are you planning to confess to someone?' The staff member curiously asked.

'Huh? What? No, what makes you say that? Hehe.' Sakura said and surprised.

'Well, our bears are popular amoung yooung girls. They purchase the bear and give it to the person they truly care and love for.' The female staff member explained.

'I see,' said Sakura. Then her attention was caught by a few school girls chatting besided her.

'Are you really buying that for him,' said girl1

'Can't believe you're going to confess to him,' said girl2

'yeah, well I'm going to show how I feel for him. Besides a lot of girls had been giving him love letters, so I decided to give him this plus he mentioned that he likes cute things didn't he,' said girl3

Sakura saw the girs walked off towards the counter and smiled.

'Also…' continued the female staff. 'The shop name is not a person but an anagram.'

'An anagram?' said Sakura.

'Yup, it's an anagram for 'I love you'.' Explained the female staff.

'I…Love…You?' Sakura said slowly.

Hope you enjoyed it :D

NOTE: I am truly sorry () for the massive delay on updating. There was a time where I was suppose to finish this off but it was wrong timing…And thinking this is it, well you're wrong. This chapter is still continuing so it's like two chapters in one so yeah but just a longer chapter than my other one. A special treat for my readers . So enjoy continuing reading. :D

Sakura and Ino went to the café after finishing visiting the shop. Ino had purchased couple rings.

'Can't believe I brought these. Well these are worth it. I think I give Shikamaru a text,' Ino happily said and took out her phone. 'So, did you find anything interesting?' She asked Sakura. Sakura took a sip of her cold bevarage.

'Well…I found out what the bear was for.' Sakura answered.

'So what was it?' Ino curiously asked and texting at the same time.

Sakura remembered what the staff said to her.

'…give it to the person thy truly care and love for.'

'Itachi brought a bear from there and gave it to me. That's how we first started dating.'

'It's an anagram for, I love you'

'Was Sasuke trying to…it can't be,' Sakura thought.

'Earth to Sakura.' Ino snapped her fingers in front of her.

'Sorry,' Sakura apologized.

'Went blank again, huh?' said Ino.

Sakura smiled. Then there was a puse between them.

'Neh, Ino. Do you think Sasuke would tell how he feels?' Sakura shyly asked.

'Well…Sasuke is well, pretty private person. I mean, why are you asking me this. Shouldn't you know what that guy is lke?' said Ino.

'Yeah, he'es not that type of person wo would tell his feeling easily, but why would he…why would he go and buy that bear?' questioned Sakura.

'Because Kairi tole him to.' Said Ino and took a sip of her tea.

'No, that's no it. I mean would you ever see him going into that shop?' Sakura raised a question.

'You have a good point there. Even Shikamaru won't be caught dead in there,' said Ino.

Suddenly, Ino's phone vibrated on the table. Ino picked it up and answered the incoming call. 'Ah, Skikamaru.' Ino said to the phone.

Sakura thought, 'Hmm…Are you trying to say how you feel, Sasuke? Or are you just doing it because you have to?' What are you really thinking Sasuke-kun.'

At the Uchiha's home, Haruhi was already discharge from the hospita. Both side of the family came to see the new born. Parents were surrounding the baby's bed, who s resting.

'Aww,' said both mothers.

'Haruhi, sweety you should be resting,' said Haruhi's mother.

'Maybe I should.' She said and walked over to Sasuke. 'Sasuke! Can you take me to my room?'

Haruhi linked her arms with his and walked upstairs,

After a few hours, Sasuke had went out with he's mother and Haurhi had fallen asleep. Then the baby started to cry. Haruhi's mother went to the baby and carried her to comfort it.

'There there,' she said.

The baby didn't stop crying. Haruhi came down the stairs, rubbing her eyes.

'What's happening?' Haruhi asked.

'Haruhi darling, I think it wants her mother.'

Mrs Nakiwa handed the child to her. Haruhi bounced the baby gently and up and down to make the child stop crying. Entered at the door was Itachi and Kairi, who just came back from their outing.

'Man, I could hear that crying outside,' said Itachi.

'I don't know what to do. I tried comforting her. What should I do?' Haruhi panicked.

'Did you feed her?' asked Kairi.

'Only this morning,' answered Haruhi.

'Maybe, she's hungry again. Babies tend to always get hungry.' Said Kairi.

'Yeah, it has been hours since I feed her. Can you please hold her?' said Haruhi and handed her child to Kairi. Kairi had a surprised expression.

'What? Where are you going?' said Kairi while holding the baby.

'Getting the bottle of milk,' said Haruhi and disappeared into the kitchen.

Kairi didn't know what to do with the little baby in her arms. But the baby had calmed down.

'Err…' said Kairi and she looked at Itachi.

'I never carried or touched a chile before. Would you mind carrying her?' asked Kairi and tried a puppy face on him.

'No, anyways she stopped crying,' he said.

'Yeah, you're right. But still, I'm still not familiar with this.' Kairi felt a bit embrassed. 'Can't you..'

Itachi walked away before she could finished talking.

'Meany!' Kairi shouted.

After Kairi raise her voice, the baby was about to cry. Kairi panicked and lightly sway the child. 'Shh, there there.' She comforted. 'God, I don't know what I'm doing.' She thought.

Haruhi came backwith a small bottle of milk. She saw Kairi in the living room holding the baby stifly.

'Are you alright?' Haruhi asked Kairi.

'Huh? Yeah,' Kairi answered and handed the baby back to her.

'Oh I didn't get a chance to know her name?' said Kairi.

'Misa,' said Haurhi. She she a peek at Kairi. 'You seem to be good with babies? Thanks for holding her earlier.' Haruhi said.

'Me? Not really, but glad to help.' Kairi smiled.

'Are you planning to have a kid with Itachi?' Haruhi bluntly said.

'What? Why is she asking this question?' Kairi thought. 'Haha, that's a pretty straight forward question.' Kari tried to laugh it off and her eye twitched.

' Just wondering.' Said Haruhi.

Just outside the house, Sasuke was standing in front of the door on the phone.

'The wedding is in three say…I already sent it to you already.' He said angerly.

'Alright, don't have to be opset about it,' said a mystery voice on the other line. 'Why are you doing this? You're not that type of person t do this.' He continued.

'I'm making this right and giving what was yours and what was mine.' Said Sasukr.

'Heh, so you do have a heart after all Uchiha Sasuske.'

Then Sasuke hung up the phone.

'Argh!' Naruto said out loud.

'What's wrong Naruto-kun?' asked Hinata.

'Sasuke's wedding is just in 2 days and he keeps on nagging me that I haven't got my suit yet.' Complained Naruto.

'Can't you boy one?' said Hinata.

'yeah, it's so expensive and stuff and it will be uncomfortable plus I'm he's best man. He expects me to be good too.' Said Naruto. 'Hey Hinata, what are you going to wear?' Naruto interestly asked.

'A dress that my mother made for me.' Hinata answered.

'Really? I can't wait to see what it would look like on you.' Naruto gave a pervy smile.

'Naruto! Don't give such a preverted look,' said Neji.

'Ah, Neji. I wasn't giving any looks,' said Naruto trying to look innocent.

'Yeah, right.' Neji said. Both Neji and Tenten sat down on the seats.

'Tenten, are you ready for the wedding coming up?' Hinata asked.

'Oh, about that?' tenten scratched her head.

'She's not going.' Neji answered for her.

'What? Why?' said Hinata.

'Well, it's on the same day when I have to visit my parents,' Tenten explained.

'Meaning you don't want to go,' said Neji. But Tenten elbowed him in the stomach, which made him groaned in pain.

'Who are you going with Hinata? Cause Neji will be leaving to after the wedding so yeah.' Said Tenten.

'Naruto-kun will be taking me, also he'll be taking Sakura as well.' Hinata said.

'Yeah, I'm always glad to take Sakura, how these days she's been busy and miserable.' Said Naruto

'Who did you call miserable, stupid?' said Sakura behind Naruto having her elbow hitting Naruto's head.

'S-Sakura, that hurts,' said Naruto while rubbing he's head.

'You deserved it,' Sakura took a seat next to him.

'Sakura, when did you get here?' asked Hinata.

Sakura sigh. 'Just Now, excuse me I need to go to the bathroom.' Sakura stood up from her seat and went off.

'Baka!' said Tenten to Naruto.

'What did I do?' said Naruto.

Sakura went into the bathroom and washed her hands.

'Stupid Naruto calling me miserable. I'm not that sad.' Sakura said to herself. 'Gah, why can't I be a little sad? I'll teach that idiot.'

Sakura dried her hands and walked out of the toilet. 'That's right I slap him when he least expected.' Sakura laughed to herself. Then she bumped into someone.

'Ah sorry,' She said then she looked up.

'S-Sasuke!' She said.

'Sakura,' He replied back.

Hoped you guys enjoyed it :D

Hmm, seems short when I uploaded it T.T When I wrote it up it was like a lot than I usually do. Maybe because I cut out some parts when I was writing it in my book.

Anyways, Got two chapters left + a bonus chapter. That's part of the plan. So keep a look out for it and I'll update soon...hope so (you better update soon missy)

Thanks

~JustYou