Survival of the Fittest

Note: Lol...summa skewl sux! me want out! lol...

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Hinata held open the window for Sakura to enter as she stared at the door knob with a worried expression on her face. If we get caught...we'll be so dead! Sensei would never forgive us!

She shuddered in fear as she silently urged Sakura to pick of her pace.

Sakura sighed in relief when she finally reached the window. "Finally," she muttered as she dove through the window and landed in a neatly on her feet. She turned towards Hinata who was still shaking in fear, "It's all right! We didn't get caught!" she exclaimed as she threw her hands up in rapture. They were safe, and nothing could harm them now.

She calmed down momentarily, as visions of the past few hours flared across her mind. "I can't believe Shikamaru is in a relationship." muttered Sakura, as she ran her hand through her hair. "Especially with that Kin girl! What is he thinking! She's tried to kill us once! Doesn't he understand how dangerous she is?!" hissed Sakura as she stomped across the room.

Hinata sighed lightly as she stared out the window warily. "Maybe she's changed." she pondered aloud, "After all, it was her team mates that did all the damage. She never harmed us in any possible way."

"Besides Shikamaru loves her! Didn't you see how prefect they were for each other? Shikamaru isn't stupid," she insisted as she pushed her long onyx bangs out of her face. "He understands the dangers of being in a relationship with that girl. He made a sacrifice to be with her. And I think we would honor that," replied Hinata evenly.

Sakura looked down at the ground, "I know he's smart and all. But love could mess up your life," she muttered wisely.

Hinata couldn't help but agree with Sakura. "Shikamaru, you better be smarter then you act," she murmured softly. She turned towards Sakura impatiently, "Didn't he say he wanted to tell Hokage something?" she questioned, her jaw dropping in surprise and anticipation.

Sakura returned her glance, "He's going to tell Hokage!" she shrieked panicky as she paced the full length of the room. "He's going to be in so much trouble!" she exclaimed, facing Hinata.

They exchanged a nervous glance, as someone pounded on their door, so hard the house appeared to be falling apart. Sakura and Hinata both jumped in fear and stared at the door with wide fearful eyes.

Sakura slowly stood up and walked towards the door. She stood stiff and unmoving before grasping the doorknob and flinging open the door. Light filled in the room, as she blinked in surprise. Before her in his magnificent glory, stood...

Sasuke

His onyx eyes were tired and wary as he glanced at her. He sent her a glance that would make any girl melt right on the spot. His tan, muscular skin rippled as he moved like a predator.

"I thought I didn't like him?" she pondered, confusion evident in her eyes. She shrugged it off, " Nay, I don't like him, it's impossible," she insisted mentally. "He's just handsome, any girl would be attracted to him. Well physically at any rate," she thought as a whimsical smile tugged at her lips.

"Hokage wants all of us downstairs. Apparently he has something extremely important to discuss with us," he said shrugging his shoulders casually, as he turned on heel and walked away from her.

She stood here her mouth hanging in surprise, as her glare bore holes in his back. Sasuke abruptly turned around and flashed her a smile.

"You better hurry up if you don't want to miss out," he suggested, looking at her in pure amusement.

Sakura blushed at his suggestion, embarrassed that he caught her staring. "I'll be right down," she snapped, slamming the door in his face. Which made Sasuke chuckle lightly. "She hasn't changed one bit," he laughed as he walked down the stairs.

Hinata witnessed the whole display and was currently giggling softly. If she didn't know any better she might had thought that Sasuke had a crush on Sakura. Through all the years she's known Sasuke, she had never seen him smile. It seemed so ironical. When Sakura had a crush on him, Sasuke had never returned any of her affections. But now...Sakura was over him, and he had a crush on her.

Sakura waved her hand in her face, trying to capture her attention. "Hinata? Wake up? We have to go see what Hokage wants," she mumbled as she held open the door. "You coming or not?" she asked impatiently.

She shook herself out of her trace and stood up. "I wouldn't miss it for the world!" insisted Hinata. "I'll be able to spend more time with Naruto!" she exclaimed cheerfully, ignoring Sakura who was gagging in disgust.

"Like you said, let's go!" she muttered as she pushed past Sakura and walked down the stairs.

Sakura couldn't help but smile brightly at her gesture. It seemed that Hinata was changing. Sooner or later, she would get the guts to ask Naruto out. "Hopefully soon," she giggled, picturing their first date. Hinata and Naruto...

Mental Image:

Naruto dressed in a black suit, trying to walk in his dress shoes. "Ouch! Ouch! Damn shoe, it's too tight!" he screamed.

Hinata nervously biting her perfectly manicured nails, as she waited impatiently for Naruto to arrive. Her long bangs would be slightly curled, with a additional touch of glitter. "Where is he?" she mumbled frantically while pacing around the room.

~End of picture~

She sighed gently, Hinata and Naruto were made for each other...soul mates...

Sakura was smirked playfully before following Hinata out of the room. Love was in the air...