Psst! Usually I don't leave a note up here, but this is... kinda important! This chapter is a special treat considering it's my birthday today (May 27th)! Just to let you know, chapter five is on it's way soon!!

July 14th

Surprisingly nothing much happened. No progress was made today because we were too busy! Kakashi-sensei was late again (surprise?) and as soon as he came we were swamped in pathetic missions... pathetic missions that took almost all our remaining time.

We were all hot and tired, making everyone irritable.

Okay so maybe that's not much of an excuse... see I sort of promised myself and Sakura, that I would try harder and compliment Naruto more (has anyone noticed that he really loves compliments?).

Yeah... that didn't go so well.

In fact, I think I screwed up everything. You see, we had to weed some lady's garden and Naruto ended up pulling out her herbs as well, so we got stuck washing and chopping the herbs afterwards as well as going all the way into town to purchase her new ones.

Everyone was upset; I was just the only one who expressed my opinion verbally.

Sakura said I went too far, and I agree with her. I had no right to say those things, Naruto didn't know that what he was pulling weren't weeds (they do kinda look alike) and I rubbed it in his face.

I just hope I can make it up to him tomorrow. He looked really hurt before he stomped off to his house.

And it hurts me, because I made him look like that...

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July 15th

This morning has been dragging along dully. Normally I just write in here to record my findings on Naruto, but seeing as how I came to training early again and forgot to bring my book with me, I have nothing to do. So I thought; 'what better way to pass the time but by writing in here?'

I've decided that I'll apologize to Naruto as soon as he comes here, it's the least I can do.

Also Sakura threatened to expose everything in here to everyone in Konoha village along with Naruto.

So yeah, I think I'm going to apologize today. Though I'm nervous. I've never apologized to anyone before except my family, and they're not exactly here anymore.

"Sakura-chan!"

"NO!"

"Awww, no fun."

Sasuke raised his head to see his two teammates walking towards where he was. The two of them were teasing each other softly, both knowing there were no longer any feelings behind the date questions. Which was the same for Sasuke and Sakura. It was just brought in like a routine, always repeating itself to give them a sense of comfort.

As soon as Naruto was within a few feet from Sasuke the air grew thicker with tension. Both boys knowing the other remembered of the past events, and both boys knowing something was about to happen that would change their relationship.

Sakura seemed to sense this too, for she just smiled and walked over to the bridge humming a song, giving the two boys some space.

"Naruto?"

"Hmph."

"... About yesterday..."

:: Flash Back ::

"What the hell is wrong with you? No matter what task we're assigned you always find some way of fucking it up! Do you like to look like a dumb- ass!? Do you like to drag other people down because of your own fucking stupidity? How the hell did you make it in the world?!"

:: End Flash Back ::

"..." A tinge of hurt crossed the blue eyes at the memory and he quickly stared at the floor.

Sasuke leaned in close just enough so he could place his hand on the blonde's shoulder and whisper into his ear. "I didn't mean it... and... and I'm... I'm sorry."

Naruto's eyes widened and he looked over at the Uchiha protégé in surprise. Gaining some confidence Sasuke continued, "It wasn't right of me to say that. We were all upset and I exploded. I'm sorry."

Naruto glanced at Sasuke curiously and he glanced towards Sakura, who could no longer resist the temptation so she watched, Sakura nodded her head, silently telling him that the Sharigan user meant well.

It was enough for the blonde boy and so he turned back and lost himself in endless black eyes. "Apology accepted."

Naruto accepted my apology! I feel like dancing and breaking into song!

...

Okay, maybe not. I've shocked Naruto enough already I might as well try to act a little like myself. Maybe Sakura was right; maybe I do have a chance if I try really hard at being Naruto's friend first.

She said it's "climbing the ladder" and that "I had to take the relationship one step at a time." I don't know, I think she's been reading one too many romance novels...

Another thing...

How come I've never noticed, that each time I go to write in here, Naruto turns away?

"You're late!!" Sakura and Naruto yelled out.

Kakashi, now fully noticeable, scratched the back of his neck, and with an almost nervous laugh he replied, "Well, there was this old fortune teller I ran into on the way here, and she said I couldn't leave until I told her the meaning of the stars."

Sakura shot her instructor with a pensive look. She was really starting to get annoyed with all this crap. Naruto on the other hand, looked very sympathetic.

"It's okay Kakashi-sensei. Hoshi-san does that a lot, ne?

The remaining team seven all stopped in shock. Until Kakashi finally blurted, "You mean I actually told one that could have been a truth?" He raised his eyes to the heavens in serious thought, "Hmm, going to have to remember that one..."

Naruto, whether he was oblivious or just ignoring the comment, yelled, "So! What's our mission today Sensei?"

"Hmmm... You're mission today is..." The three genins unconsciously leaned in to hear what their sensei was about to say, "ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!" Kakashi- sensei replied with a happy smile on his face. Well, his eye was curved upwards and he seemed to be radiating his usual carefree aura.

"Nani?!" Naruto shouted. Pure disbelief on his face, "Then why the hell did you make us come here so early?!"

Kakashi-sensei seemed nervous of the blond and with a wavering voice muttered, "Some kids just can't take a joke..."

"NOBODY'S LAUGHING!!"

Kakashi-sensei looked unfazed by the blonde's outburst, but Sasuke knew that he was concentrating on ceasing the ringing in his eardrums. "Yes, well, we have a request to watch over a young couple's children for a few hours. Come along."

Sasuke felt more than saw Naruto tense. It took all his will power to just keep on walking beside him.

I wonder what Naruto's thinking right now? Could he be nervous about our so called mission? We're just babysitting children, and though he hates to admit it, he's really good with them. I haven't noticed until now, but there are a good number of people who have warmed up to him, but they're still edgy around him.

The kids of the village seem to really like playing with him as well, so I wonder what could be upsetting him? Does he have a silent knowing that we are going to be staying at someone's home that wishes him dead?

Kakashi-sensei wouldn't do that to him though. Not just for the fact that he cares for him, but also for the healthy reminder that Iruka-san would not be pleased.

Still, something is bothering him and it makes me feel helpless! I really want to take him in my arms and stroke his hair (I wonder if it's as soft as they say it in books?). I just have this compelling urge to spoil him rotten!

"How the hell are you able to do that?" A voice asked beside him. Sasuke turned his head to see Naruto staring at him in disbelief.

"Able to do what?" He asked.

"Walk and write at the same time!" Naruto exclaimed, as if it was obvious. He also completed the scene with many hand gestures towards his progress report.

Sasuke couldn't stop the smirk coming onto his face, and summoning up his most obnoxious tone he said, "It's simple. I'm just more better than you when it comes to doing two things at once."

"Why you-!"

"We're here." Kakashi-sensei said in a bored tone.
Oh and look at that, chapter four is done! Thank you all for reading, and I hope to hear your reviews! I'm so excited to check my e-mail now because there's always someone who's telling me to continue, and it makes my writing this easier!

Japanese Terms Used:

Sensei - Teacher, instructor, etc.

Konoha - The hidden leaf village, where all our awsome ninjas live (except for the selected few..)

Chan - honorific used at the end of a females name (usually, close male friends will use this honorific too…)

Uchiha - A clan with an advanced blood line, Sasuke's from this clan.

Sharingan - The Sharingan is a special ability found in the pupil of select members of the Uchiha clan. It is a pupil characteristic which is said to have been passed down from the Hyuuga's Byakugan, and then, with time, evolved. (- taken straight from www. narutofan . com)

Ne - Equivalent to the Canadian's "eh?"

Genin - Ninja rank, lowest of the ninja rank.

Nani - What?

San - Honorific for your respectable superior.