*~*~* Bruised or Healed *~*~*
~ Chapter Two ~
Disclaimer:I don't own Naruto it belongs Masashi Kishimoto! He's my HERO!!!!!! ^.^
Author's Note: Hey time for the new chappie! I was so surprised with how much reviews I got! I was expecting WAY less!! I felt so special!! Thanks everyone who reviewed!! You're all so great! ^__^ And since I'm so happy I made the chapter longer! Now on with the story! Wait one more ting I forgot to mention that the story takes place in the fall! Some author I am to forget to write that lol! Well thank you reading and reviewing! I'm so so happy!
Sakura was at a bus stop waiting for the bus, which seemed to take forever!
"I hope the bus comes soon," said Sakura softly
'Damn bus! That lazy-ass driver should put the pedal to the metal! I'm a busy woman here!!' raged Inner Sakura.
And around the corner came the bus. It slowly drove towards the bus top and stopped infront of Sakura. The bus door opened and Sakura walked in.
"Good day," greeted the bus driver. Sakura smiled and nodded and walked through the isle looking for a spare seat. About every seat was taken except for one, which was located beside a window she walked over and took a seat. For the ride to Hinata's house Sakura spend most of it looking out the bus window.
~Later~
Sakura had just got off the was and she only had one block to walk through before she was at Hinata's house she looked through some store window's on the way and stopped at the jewellery store. She spotted a necklace, which caught her attention. It was a sterling silver necklace with a pink crystal cherry blossom for a pendant.
"It's so pretty, maybe with my new job I could use the money to buy that for me! Well I can't just stand here and window shop I gotta go get me a job!" said Sakura with great enthusiasm and she started sprinting the rest of the way to Hinata's house.
Sakura kept jogging until she came across an enormous mansion-like house with a dojo attached to it. Sakura looked at the house with awe. It had a beautiful garden full of life and colour.
"This is definatly it," said Sakura with a smile as she walked up the stairs. The stairs lead to a regal wooden door with golden handles and next to it was a doorbell. Sakura extended her arm and rang it. A few moments later the door opened to reveal Hinata.
"Hi Sakura, what brings you here?" asked Hinata kindly as she opened the door wider to let Sakura in.
"I really need you to help me with something, can you please help me!" said Sakura sounding slightly desperate as she walked into the house.
"Of course, let me take you to the living room to discuss it," said Hinata formally while shutting the door.
"Thank you so much!" said Sakura, taking off her shoes.
Hinata nodded and lead Sakura towards the living room. On the way there Sakura admired some random paintings.
"Here we are," said Hinata opening massive wooden doors to reveal the Hyuga living room. It had a piano with a bunch of couches around.
"Please, take a seat," said Hinata as she walked in the room. Sakura followed and took a seat on a dark red couch.
"These are so comfy!" said Sakura sounding pleased.
"Thank you," replied Hinata modestly.
"Now what can I help you with?" asked Hinata sounding concerned.
"Well you see this morning I took a long shower and it got my mom really pissed off so she kicked me out of the house and said for me not to come back until I found a job so I can pay for my own water bill. So what I mainly need to ask you is ... Could you help me with finding a job! PLEASE!!" pleaded Sakura.
Hinata smiled. "Of course I will. What kind of friend would I be if I did nothing to help?" said Hinata sweetly.
"Thanks Hinata you're the best," said Sakura with gratitude.
"But one question, is it really that hard to find a job? When I got my first job it was much more simple," said Hinata with a slightly confused looked.
"Well for me it was, none of them would hire me because I wasn't experienced and stuff but how am I supposed to have experience if none of them hires me! It's so stupid!!" raged Sakura.
Hinata smiled. "I think I have a job for you," spoke Hinata in her usually quiet tone.
"What is it?!" asked Sakura very eagerly.
"A nanny," answered Hinata simply.
"A nan...ny?" replied Sakura sounding slightly confused. "Why?"
"Well I have an uncle who has two kids and well he is so busy with his job and he tries to even out his time between his children and his job but it's so difficult for him and he's been looking for a nanny but so far he's had no luck and since you are also looking for a job maybe you could be the nanny," said Hinata with a small smile on her face.
"I'm not to sure, I don't think I'm that great with kids," replied Sakura in anxiety.
"You are, I've seen you with kids before you good with them your gentle and fun with them and I also know that you like kids," said Hinata.
"Yeah it's true! There so cute! They way their big eyes sparkle and that cute innocent smile!! But are you sure I could be a nanny?" asked Sakura still in anxiety.
"Yes I have complete faith in you! I know you will do well," replied Hinata honestly.
"You know your right! I can do this how hard can it be! I'll take it!" said Sakura now with full enthusiasm.
"That's great! My uncle will be so relieved! I'll call him tonight and get an interview for you and I'll call you back with the results," replied Hinata.
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!" said Sakura hugging Hinata tightly.
"Your very welcome Sakura," said Hinata in a small voice. Sakura let her go noticing that she was practically cutting off her dear friends circulation.
Hinata smiled. "Now that that's settled. Would you like some tea? I just bought pastries so we could also eat those they're very delicious. Would you like some?" asked Hinata kind-heartedly.
"Yeah sure! I'll help you prepare!" said Sakura enthusiastically.
"Thank you!" replied Hinata with a smile as she started leading Sakura to the kitchen.
"Anything for a friend!" said Sakura cheerfully while following Hinata.
"MOM I'M BACK!" shouted Sakura while walking into her house.
"Did you get a job?!" asked Mrs. Haruno shouting out from the kitchen.
"Not exactly but I have an interview," answered Sakura as she took off her shoes.
"That's great sweetie! You're soon going to learn more about adult responsibility's," said Mrs. Haruno proudly.
"That's great mom," said Sakura was she walked into the kitchen. She saw her mother in front of the stove; Sakura assumed that she was making dinner.
"What's for dinner?" asked Sakura curiously eyes the pot over the stove
"Food," replied Mrs. Haruno simply not looking at Sakura.
"Great, I'll be in my room if you need me for anything," said Sakura bluntly as she started making her way to her room.
She got to her room and dragged her feet towards her bed and dropped down on it.
"Hmmm I wonder how the kids are gonna be like? I hope they're not loud or spoiled brats that'd suck and I'd have to keep that job because I know mom would go berserk on me for quitting, well I just hope there good kids ... I'll most likely meet them on the interview ... OH MY GOD!! The interview!! What should I wear!!! I have to look responsible yet playful and fun! Ugh! I have to see what my closet has!!" worried Sakura in panic as she rushed towards her closet and started browsing like crazy through her closet.
Clothes were being thrown around everywhere during Sakura's search.
"AH HA! I found it!" said Sakura proudly as she pulled her outfit and laid it on her bed and as though on cue her phone started to ring.
"IT'S HINATA!!!" shouted Sakura as she jumped across her bed to pick up the phone.
"Hi! Did I get the job! Do I even have the interview!!!!" answered Sakura eagerly.
"Hi Sakura. Yes you have the interview and I do hope you get the job," answered Hinata calmly.
"THAT'S GREAT!!!! Oh Hinata! I picked out the perfect outfit! It's a camel coloured corduroy pants with a light pink tank top but not spaghetti straps and it also a blue blouse!!! Do you think it's good for the interview?" asked Sakura eagerly.
"Yes it sounds great," said Hinata calmly.
"Great!!! I'm happy you like it! Wait until you see is tomorrow!"cheered Sakura.
"Oh yeah I also need to tell you that the interview will be tomorrow morning at eleven-thirty, is that fine for you?" asked Hinata.
"Yeah it's fine but where does he live?" asked Sakura.
"Oh about that! Do you mind if I come with you? I might not be there for the interview but I want to pay him a visit and also there's lots of things about them (the children) that I should tell you on the way there, is that fine with you?" asked Hinata shyly.
"Yeah! That's great! I'm not gonna be as nervous! Thank God!" said Sakura with relief.
"Well I must go now my mother is calling me, I'll come over tomorrow at ten-thirty. Does that sound good?" asked Hinata formerly.
"Yes! That's good! See you tomorrow then!" said Sakura.
"Ok... bye Sakura," said Hinata kindly as she hung up and phone. Sakura hung up her phone and laid down on her bed.
"Ugh! I'm gonna have to get up so early tomorrow!!" complained Sakura.
"SAKURA!! HURRY! YOUR FRIEND IS GOING TO BE HERE IN LESS THEN TEN MINUTES!!" shouted Mrs. Haruno
"I'M COMING! I'M COMING!!" shouted Sakura running down the stairs.
"Oooh nice outfit!" complimented Mrs. Haruno.
"Thanks!" said Sakura with a wink. Then there was a small knock on the door.
"She's here!" squealed Sakura as she ran to open the door to reveal Hinata.
"Hinata! Great! How are you?! Let's get going!" said Sakura quickly and cheerfully as she shut the door behind her.
Hinata smiled. "Sakura are you nervous?" asked Hinata in her usual quiet tone.
"Yeah, but this is my first interview it's kinda creepy," said Sakura with a nervous laugh.
"Don't worry you'll do fine," assured Hinata.
"Sakura remember to smile and look happy! Especially in front of the kids!" shouted Mrs. Haruno.
Sakura looked behind her to see her mother standing infront of her house.
"Ok mom! I'll remember that!" answered Sakura blushing with embarrasment.
"Ok now we should get to the bus stop before we miss the bus," said Hinata with a small smile.
"Whoo, it's nice to get off that bus I can move," said Sakura happily.
Hinata smiled. "It's now only about a ten minute walk until we get to my uncle's home," replied Hinata.
~ Later ~
"Whoa! Ok I'm convinced now that huge mansion houses are genetic in your family!" said Sakura with amazement.
Hinata smiled but was to shy to say anything in reply.
Sakura took another good look at the mansion, it looked like those mansion's that were in the magazine's that her mother always had to read, the magazine's that were always about celebrities and their homes and how much money the mansions were worth. The house was white with dark green roofing; just by the look of the house Sakura could tell this was the home of a successful businessman.
"Well I have an interview to get to," said Sakura with a sly smile as she walked to the doors. Hinata followed Sakura but Sakura stopped abruptly and Hinata bumped into her.
"Sakura what's wrong?" asked Hinata shyly.
"Those doors are so HUGE! And look at the doorbell! I bet it plays a song instead of the usual ding-dong {A/N: My friends doorbell does that it's so whoa-ish} tee hee!" said Sakura eagerly as she ran the doorbell but instead it did the usual ding-dong.
'Sakura can honestly act like a child at times,' said Hinata to herself.
Soon after the door opened and revealed a man dressed in a black suit, he looked well groomed and wealthy he looked youthful with all his ebony hair on his head and wrinkle free face but by the look of his eyes he seemed to be in his early forties and though he did not have a smile on his face he looked like he was a kind man.
"Hinata it's so great to see you again! And you must be Haruno Sakura?" said the man in a kind tone.
Sakura nodded.
"It's great to see you also Ojisan {A/N: Ojisan means uncle, well middle aged uncle to be specific but yeah on with the fanfic ^__^}," said Hinata sweetly.
"Both of you come in," said Yorokobi (Hinata's uncle) as he opened the door wider to let both the girls step in.
"Hinata!!" shouted a voice of a young boy. He bolted towards Hinata and jumped on her and gave her a hug.
"I missed you!" said the boy sweetly he had messy dark brown hair that reached his ears and he had bright hazel eyes he was slightly chubby but he didn't have anything near a fat body frame, he appeared to be around the age of six.
"I missed you too Tsuki," said Hinata with a smile.
"Come play with me! Daddy got me a new robot toy! It's walks and talks! Come see!" said Tsuki eagerly as he dragged Hinata away.
"He's such an enthusiastic boy, now shall we start on the interview?" asked Yorokobi.
Sakura smiled and nodded. He led her into the living room where she took a seat on a green leather sofa and he sat on the green leather sofa across from her. Sakura looked around and saw a black piano with a silver candleholder and white candles on it.
"So I know you like children from Hinata but have you had experience with any?" asked Yorokobi sounding as if this were a business meeting.
Sakura got slightly nervous. 'Ugh what do I say... wait! When I was twelve that little kid and his friends ... what's his name again ... Konohomaru! Well I never really babysat him but there was that time when I was with Naruto and he was around, that counts!' though Sakura to herself.
"Yes! I have been with kids since I was twelve thus I have seven years of experience with kids," said Sakura proudly.
"Yeah! This job is so mine! HELL YEAH!" said Inner-Sakura while punching air.
"Really, that's great. Very good to hear," said Yorokobi with a smile. Then a ringing sound was heard, it sounded slightly faint. Yorokobi went into his pocket and took out a small cell phone.
"Sorry Sakura-san this will be one minute," said Yorokobi as he answered the phone.
"Hello? ... Yes ... I thought we took care of this last week? ... Now! I swear those idiots can't get anything straight I'll come and host the meeting ... ok bye," said Yorokobi sounding positive through most of his brief conversation.
"I'm very sorry Sakura but this interview has to be cut short, a meeting suddenly came up but I think you will make a good nanny so how about while I'm out you can take care of my kids, I'll take their opinion about you since you will be taking care of them and not me, oh and before I leave, there's a blue folder on the dining room table, in there it say's information about the kids diet, the doctor numbers, anything you need to know about the kids, well I have to get going now, thank you so much for coming and sorry for cutting the interview short, I know my kids are in good hands," said Yorokobi quickly as he rushed out the door.
"Ok all I got was that I'm taking care of his kids and that a folder is on the dining room table ... wait I'm taking care of his kids! I got the job!!! Or is this part of a test? Oh well! I'm getting a shot!" said Sakura with pure happiness.
Sakura heard steps coming down from the stairs. Sakura walked to the stairs to see who was there. It was a girl she looked about the age of twelve, she had long sleek black hair and deep brown eyes, which wore a cold yet hurt looking expression. Her skin was a bit on the pale side; she wore purple pants with a black t-shirt.
"Hello! I'm Sakura, your new nanny," answered Sakura sweetly.
The girl looked at Sakura coldly and walked the rest of the way down the stairs and started walking past Sakura into the living room.
'That didn't go to well, maybe if I read the stuff on his kids it'll probably get us closer?' Thought Sakura as she made her way to the dining room. The dining room wasn't to far from the living room. Sakura looked around and saw a blue folder. She smiled to herself and took hold of the folder there was at least twenty sheets of paper about the children, Sakura skimmed through to find what they both liked and she found 'both children like parks.'
"This is great! Wait I need to find out the girls name," said Sakura as she started browsing around the sheets.
The house was all quiet but the sound of music came, the music from a piano, the song was soft and slow but it had sadness to it.
"Kuraku, her name is Kuraku," said Sakura with a smile.
"Isn't my robot cool!" said Tsuki coming in the house with his small hand in Hinata's.
"It's very cool, it does so many things," said Hinata with a smile.
"Who are you?" asked Tsuki curiously looking over at Sakura.
"I'm Sakura, I'm your new nanny," said Sakura with a smile.
"Cool! ... Hey Kuraku is playing piano! I want her to play my song!" said Tsuki as he bolted towards the living room.
"So you got the job," said Hinata with a smile.
"Well sorta, a meeting suddenly came up so he said that while he's gone I'll take care of his kids and I suppose he'll ask them if they like me," answered Sakura.
"That's great! I'm sure they'll like you, well I'll get going, I don't want to get in your way," said Hinata sweetly.
"No Hinata you can stay," said Sakura hoping she'd stay in case anything bad was to happen.
"I'm sorry I have to get home anyways father wants to talk to me," said Hinata not sounding to pleased.
"All right, I'll see you later then," answered Sakura with a smile. Hinata nodded and made her way out of the house.
Sakura skimmed through the sheets once again before placing them back into the folder. She walked towards the living room and as she walked in, she saw Kuraku playing the same soft song on the piano and Tsuki on the ground pretending to be asleep.
"Hey why don't we go to the park and get some fresh air?" asked Sakura with a smile.
Tsuki opened his eyes and jumped off from the ground while Kuraku was still playing the piano.
"Really! Can I bring my robot to!" asked Tsuki.
Kuraku's piano playing came to a sudden stop. "Father said you can't take that toy out in public, it could get damaged or stolen," said Kuraku solemnly.
"I forgot that, stupid rules! I'll bring my red ball then!" said Tsuki as he bolted towards the stairs to go to his room.
"Hey so which park do you usually go to?" asked Sakura.
There was an awkward silence. "We usually go to the park near our school it has a playground and benches for people to sit on, it's not that far from here," replied Kuraku with no hint if any emotion.
"OK that's sounds great, thank you," answered Sakura brightly.
"I'm back! Sakura-san looks at my ball! It's red! My favourite colour!" said Tsuki with pure enthusiasm.
"It's awesome! Now before we go to the park we need to get your shoes and coats on," said Sakura walking towards the halls. Tsuki closely followed Sakura while Kuraku had lots of space between her and Sakura.
Sakura opened the closet and got out two coats. One was a light blue jean jacket, which she assumed was for Kuraku and a red wind jacket, which obviously was for Tsuki. Sakura handed both kids their jacket and they put them on but Tsuki seemed to be having troubles with his zipper.
"Want me to help you with that Tsuki-kun?" asked Sakura.
"I wanna do it, I know I can but you can help me with my shoe laces? I always try the bunny ears but it never works," said Tsuki with a small sigh.
"Can I wait outside?" asked Kuraku bluntly.
"Yeah sure but just stay out front," answered Sakura.
"Ok," said Kuraku simply as she walked out.
It took Tsuki about a minute to finally get the zipper of his jacket done up and he sat down for her to tie his shoes.
"Thank you Sakura-san! Now's let's hurry to the park!" cheered Tsuki as he grabbed hold of Sakura's hand and led her out of the house.
"Wait but don't I need to lock the door?" asked Sakura as Tsuki had just pulled her out of the house.
"Here I have the key," said Kuraku holding it out to Sakura.
"Thank you Kuraku-chan," replied Sakura sweetly as she took the key and locked the door.
After a short walk they came across school, which was across a street.
"Is that it?" asked Sakura.
"Yes! Sakura-san can you push me on the swings! No wait let's play football (aka Soccer)! No catch! Let's play catch!" said Tsuki sounding as though he probably did finally make up his mind.
"Sorry to burst your bubble Tsuki but he have to cross the street to get there," said Kuraku, as she looked both ways before walking across the street {A/N: Smart girl! Safety is always first!! ^___^}.
Sakura too looked both ways and started waling but she didn't hear Tsuki behind her, she turned around and he reached his hand out.
"Can you hold my hand? I'm not allowed to walk across the street alone," replied Tsuki cutely.
Sakura smiled. "Sure thing kiddo!" said Sakura with a wink as she took hold of his hand and walked across the street.
Sakura looked at the park there were no kids except for Kuraku who was on a swing. Sakura smiled to herself.
"Sakura-san! Think fast!" said Tsuki as he threw the red ball. Sakura had no clue so the ball hit her on the head.
'Ouch!' thought Sakura to herself as she rubbed her head.
"I'm sorry Sakura-san I thought you would catch it," said Tsuki shyly looking down at the ground.
"Don't worry about it, accidents happen," said Sakura as she picked up the ball and gently threw it to Tsuki.
He caught and started bouncing it like a volleyball.
"Look! I'm playing volleyball!" said Tsuki happily, he hit the ball extra hard and it went flying and started rolling on the road.
Sakura walked towards the road to get it.
"Sakura-san! I'll get it!" said Tsuki as he ran to the road. He stopped abruptly and looked both ways and walked to obtain his ball. Sakura turned to see how Kuraku was and she was still on the swings. Sakura looked back at Tsuki and saw a red sports car suddenly come around the corner it was coming at top speed and was going towards Tsuki. Fear covered Sakura's body and she bolted towards Tsuki to get him out of the way but the sports car kept getting closer.
"Tsuki RUN!" shouted Sakura with fear.
Tsuki looked up at the car and it was about five feet away from him. Sakura covered her eyes and started crying. It had been about one minute but Sakura heard no child in pain and she heard the sound of the car started getting faint.
'The car was like five feet away from him, it should of hit him awhile ago,' thought Sakura, she took her tear streaked face out of her hands and looked at the street and saw Tsuki on the other side in the arms of a blonde haired man wearing a green track suit with orange trimming. Sakura's face brightened up. Sakura ran across the street and instantly put Tsuki in a tight embrace.
"Tsuki-kun! I'm so sorry! I should have got the ball instead! Are you ok!" said Sakura as she started tearing up again. She looked up to see the hero. Her eyes opened up wide with shock.
"Na-Naruto?" said Sakura quizzically. 'This has to be him, those eyes...'
He smiled and replaced himself with a leaf.
'That had to be him ... I know those eyes ... that smile anywhere,'
"Sakura-san are you ok?" asked Tsuki.
"That man do you know anything about him?" asked Sakura.
"No I don't think so, let's play catch!" suggested Tsuki.
"Aren't you scared of that ball! I'm not gonna let you out of my sight! You could have been killed!" said Sakura sounding all worried as she hugged Tsuki again.
"But it's ok I'm alive, but I was sorta scared but ... I wanna play," said Tsuki as he ran across the street (safely).
"But how? Shouldn't he? Oh well I should just thank God he's safe," said Sakura to herself with a sigh of relief.
Sakura closed her eyes. "Thank you so much Naruto... Naruto-kun."
Naruto was up in a high tree as he watched Sakura.
"Sakura-chan, your still just as beautiful ... I just hope you haven't changed," said Naruto to himself as he jumped out of sight.
Whoa! I'm finally done this chappie! I hope you all liked it! It took me awhile to finish it but anything to satisfy my readers! ^___^ Well please review and tell me what you think! I love to know you all think! Whether it's good or bad! ^___^
Oh yeah and also I noticed allot of people writing similar stuff in reviews like that the first chapter wasn't well detailed and the abrupt changes (such as Sakura no longer crushing on Sasuke). Well in this chapter I worked on being more detailed (I hope you noticed it) because I also agree that the first chapter wasn't well detailed and also about all the abrupt changes the reason for them will come in future chapters. Thank you so much for reading and please review! I love you all! ^0^
~SpiritGoddess