Disclaimer: Naruto characters belong to Kishimoto Masashi
Summary: Sakura is a poor factory girl, while Sasuke is the son of Mr Uchiha, a wealthy entrepreneur. Naruto is a delivery boy, while Ino is the consecutive designer of Uchiha Shopping Co. (Yes, this is an Alternate Universe!)
Cast:
Sakura 20
Sasuke 21
Naruto 21
Ino 20
Konohamaru 8
Loving You From Afar poem
By Durian:
I just want to be with you,
And hold your hand…
Your eyes pierce into my soul,
And clear up my doubts…
I am happy when you are by my side,
And always there to cheer me up…
When I am down,
I know you'll be there for me…
I wish I can live an eternity with you,
Even though my time is up…
Your beautiful smile,
Shall forever be kept inside me…
I wish I could walk you down the aisle,
But that is too much to hope…
That is why I stand from afar,
Loving you…
Voting:
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Naruto stays 5 votes to 2
Naruto shake hands with everyone who voted for him: Arigatoo, thank you. I'm so glad I have a place to live now! Especially with…. (Stares at Sakura ^^)
Sakura: What are you gawking at? I vote you leave!!
Durian: Invalid, you are not a reviewer… -_-
Naruto: Yes! Remember to vote for me guys!
Sakura: No, vote for Sasuke everyone… (Stares off to the distance at Sasuke.)
Sasuke: Oi, I only had one line!! The first episode, the kid… (glares at the young Sasuke) got the whole roll!
Durian: You'll have your turn. Now lets continue…
~*** Loving You From Afar ***~
Chapter Three
"Make me," smirked Naruto.
"I'm warning you, if you don't leave my house now I'll call the police!" declared Sakura.
"How about I make a deal with you? I'll pay you rent if you let me stay," said Naruto.
"No deal," replied Sakura shaking her head.
"$50 for this lounge area?" offered Naruto.
"No deal."
"$60?"
"No deal."
"$80, that's all I can afford now!"
"$100!"
"At least there's a deal… $100 including meals," demanded Naruto.
"Ok, but I'm warning you. Any lateness in payments, you're out of here!" said Sakura and added, "You better find a job quick."
Naruto sniffs the beautiful scent from the kitchen.
"AH! Ramen, tsugoi!! I love ramen," cried Naruto.
"O, onii-chan, how come you are still here?" asked Kono rubbing his eyes.
"I'm living with you guys now," replied Naruto.
"Hontoo des? Can you be my big brother from now on?" asked Kono.
"Of course, let's feed our stomachs now," said Naruto.
Sakura bought out two bowels of ramen and sat down on the small dining table.
"Here you go Kono-chan, itadakimas," said Sakura.
"Hey, where's mine?" asked Naruto.
"You haven't paid yet. If you give me $5, you can have mine," yawned Sakura and added, "If not there is some left over bread."
"Here," said Naruto as he found a $5 note and gave it to Sakura.
"I guess, I'd settle for toast now," she said.
After breakfast…
"Kono walk safely to school, big sister has to go to work now," she called and kissed her brother's cheek.
"Sayonara, onee-chan. Have a safe trip," replied Kono.
"Ja ne," she said as she waved her hands and walked out the door.
~*~
After Kono left to go to school…
Mobile rings #vibration# rings #vibration#
"Moshi moshi," said Naruto.
"Hi, Naru-chan," said Shikamaru.
"Hai, what's up Shika?"
"I heard you lost your job."
"Ah, it's nothing."
"I heard there's a job offer."
"Oh really, where?"
"I knew you'd be interested!"
"I am, please tell me more about it Shika-san," begged Naruto
"It's for the Uchiha Shopping Co. They need drivers to deliver their products to places," explained Shika.
"Thank you, Shika! If I get the job, lunch is on me," cried Naruto.
"That's all ja na," replied Shika and cuts Naruto off the line.
WOOHOO! Naruto got dressed and closed the door with the spare key Sakura gave him.
***
Naruto's interview…
Naruto went into the small office and greeted a man politely. 'Do not swear, do not swear…' repeated Naruto.
"Good morning, Mr Uzamaki. I'm Kakashi Hatake but you can call me Kakashi. Please introduce yourself, " Greeted Kakashi.
"Hi, I omg… You can call me Naruto. I'd love to have this job because I love delivering and driving… Oh fuck; truthfully, I need a job for money because I have non-now. I need money to pay my landlady (Sakura) or she'll kick me out…" explained Naruto.
Kakashi gave a confused stare as Naruto stood up, "Oh well, I guess I've blown my chance for this job."
"SIT, I like your attitude boy, you got the job," replied Kakashi and thought, 'this boy reminds me of the old times, need a job to pay rent. Amusing indeed!'
Kakashi explained the details for working time, shifts, and pay wage, overtime etc. "Ok, any problems Naruto? If not you may start work today."
"No sir, thank you Kakashi, you're the man!" exclaimed Naruto shaking his hands.
Kakashi held an amused smile as Naruto walked out the door.
~*~
Sakura was working at the sewing factory before she pushed the material too far. "OUCH!" cried Sakura as droplets of blood dripped from a pierced finger.
Meanwhile, the owner of the factory was discussing some design information with an Uchiha Shop Co. representative.
"Yes, that's how I want this to be designed," said Ino.
"That's good so Miss Yamanaka will you sign the contract with our company?" asked Anko.
"Sure," said Ino but before she signed the piece of paper a girl with pink hair caught her eyes.
"What are you doing? Get back to work or I'll deduct your pay!" yelled Anko.
"My finger is bleeding, I'm looking for a bandaid!" cried Sakura.
"I don't care go back to work, Sakura or you're fired!" shouted Anko.
"Sakura, are you Sakura Haruno?" asked Ino.
"You are…?" asked Sakura staring at an attractive lady with long straight blonde hair and replied, "Ino?"
"Sakura, you remembered me. It's been so long since…" cried Ino as she jumped onto Sakura to give her a hug.
Tears glistened in Sakura's eyes, as her best friend stood solidly in front of her eyes…
"Sakura, I'll get you a better job so you don't have to live up to this woman," said Ino as she glared at Anko and added, "I'm sorry Anko, the deal is off."
"What?" shrieked Anko.
Ino held Sakura's hand and took her out for lunch.
~*~
"Wow, this restaurant is beautiful. Omg… Ino I don't have…" whispered Sakura.
"Don't worry, top workers of Uchiha Shop Co. get to eat here for free!" explained Ino.
"Fr-free?" asked Sakura.
"Yes, free…" replied Ino.
"We're eating lo-lob-lobster!" cried Sakura. (D: It's been a long time since she ate that. -_-)
"There's more," added Ino as the waiter placed a hot steam pot in front of them.
"What's this?" asked Sakura before she saw some thin strips of white meat and her eyes bulged.
"A-ab-abalone?" asked Sakura.
~*~
Unbeknownst, Sasuke was sitting on the far window side, drinking his coffee. He was looking at a motorcar magazine, wondering which new car to buy.
At the same moment Sakura and Ino stood up to leave, Sasuke placed his magazine down and stared at the back of a girl with pink hair… ^-^
He wanted to run up and check out the girl but his mobile rang informing him of an urgent contract. When he finished his phone conversation, the girl was miles away.
"Dam!" said Sasuke under his breath.
~*~
Ino and Sakura have been chatting for a while and finally Ino offered her a job.
"I've got the perfect job for you, wait until you see the costume!" said Ino.
"Costume?" asked Sakura and thought, 'the pay is good though, double of what she normally gets.'
Sakura looked at a large colourful T-shirt, weird shoes, baggy overalls, a green wig, and a red nose.
"A CLOWN?" asked Sakura.
"That's right, you just have to give helium balloons to kids." Said Ino.
"Ino, I don't think so…" muttered Sakura.
"But you need a job don't you?" asked Ino.
~*~
Naruto and Shikamaru were taking a lunch break at Uchiha's food court.
"This place is so big, Shika!" exclaimed Naruto in amazement.
"I know," replied Shika in normal tone.
They were eating happily until two kids came by, "Oi, do you think that clown is a boy or girl?" asked the kid.
"How the hell will I know!" replied Naruto.
"I've got an idea," said Shika and he whispered something to the kids.
(Disclaimer: The following idea came from a Korean drama, "My Love Patzzi.")
The two kids grinned and ran towards the clown and touched his/hers chest. (D: *laughs* ^___________^ *chokes*)
Sakura was red in the face, but luckily the heavy white make up covered that. She glared at the two kids and let go of her balloons. She began hitting the naughty children as they ran away to escape her.
"Shit, the clown's hitting the kids like a maniac!" shouted Naruto.
"Let's go help them," replied Shika.
"Hey you! Clown! Is that how you treat customers here?" asked Naruto.
Sakura's eyes moved away from the children to Naruto and thought, 'it must have been his idea!'
Rather than chasing the children the clown ran towards Naruto's direction.
"NARUTO you BAKA!! I'm going to get you for this!" said the clown.
"ARGH! The clown knows my name!" said Naruto as he ran off.
Sakura ran but stacked over the big, long clumsy shoes. Her wig flew off and Naruto stared at the long pink hair.
"Sakura…?" asked Naruto.
"It's bad enough to be a clown and you just have to make that prank!" screamed Sakura.
"I'm sorry!" replied Naruto.
Sakura stormed off hoping that she wouldn't get fired. 'I'm in big shit if I lose this job!' thought Sakura.
~*~
Sakura apologised and was glad she was given a second chance…
When she changed out of the clothing and headed out of the Uchiha building. Sasuke was in a clear glass elevator going up to his office. His eyes trailed off to the back of a girl with long pink hair…
Sasuke: I only had one line! Actually one word!
Durian: That's too bad, perhaps next time… -_-
~Please review, this was written for your entertainment, bye~