Naruto is the property of Kishimoto Masashi...

Summary: PU OOC- The scroll Sasuke had found has the ability to write things into reality. Perhaps, he could destroy Sakura's relationship with Neji but why would he want that?

"Sasuke's thoughts"

( IV ) Contemplation

If you're afraid to let someone else see your weakness,

take heart: Nobody's perfect.

Besides, your attempts to hide your flaws

don't work as well as you think they do.

Julie Morgenstern

She's given up on me, why? You know why Sasuke... it's because you have never given her a chance... I continued eavesdropping hoping that Ino would get some sense out of her...

"You can't give up on him!" Shouted Ino.

"I can and I have!" Replied Sakura and added, "It hurts me that he doesn't notice me even though I'm on his team! Sometimes, I just think no one can open up his heart... Ino, liking Sasuke was a childish vision. I've been chasing after an endless dream for far too long. I think it's time that I moved on. Hell, Sasuke wouldn't care anyways!"

But I do care...

"I don't care, I'll still wait for him!" Cried Ino.

"Seriously Ino, besides the good looks, what do you see in Sasuke?" Asked Sakura.

"Eh... omg... I don't know but I like him so I guess that's a good enough reason!" Argued Ino.

"If that's what makes you happy," Replied Sakura and added sternly, "Don't forget the people around you though. You know the cute chocolates and lollies you receive from Shikamaru each month?"

"Yea..." Responded Ino.

"It's not free and in your terms 'a gift from the owner'. I saw him pull out a note and pay." Addressed Sakura.

"But! But he said he knows the shop owner and that she gave them to him... Oh!" Stammered Ino.

"He's a good guy Ino, even though he's extremely lazy. Maybe you should notice him a bit more before you lose him." Lectured Sakura.

I don't want to lose you... If I asked, would you give me a second chance?

As Sakura waited for Ino to reply her eyes darted towards her big dressing table mirror. She blinked twice as she recognised another figure in the mirror. 'Sasuke, how long has he been there? Why is he wearing a MAID'S DRESS! Oh God, I must be dreaming...' thought Sakura before she turned her head abruptly to Sasuke's direction. She dropped her phone, as the Sasuke in front of her was definitely REAL.

Startled pools of green met equally shocked black orbs.

"Sakura? Sakura! Hey forehead-girl are you still there?" Echoed Ino's voice.

Sakura's eyes scanned Sasuke from head to toe. Her jaw dropped slightly and her eyebrows cringed at the hilarious sight of him. He didn't move because his legs seemed glued to the ground and also what was the point? She had seen him and there was no use to hide himself.

PuaHahahaHhahaaaa

She laughed to break the silence and walked over to greet him. She continued giggling and patting Sasuke on the shoulder. It was a rare sight to see him dressed like that and Sakura was sure that she'd never see him like that for a second time. 'CAMERA! Where is my camera?' she demanded. Sasuke was not laughing, in fact he looked constipated before he snickered at her.

Sakura decided to become serious, "So... What made you dress like that? You look ridiculous! Who would have thought the mighty Sasuke would dress in that!" O.o

"I am your maid. I have come to clean up your house." Said Sasuke who had no control over his mouth.

Damn it. You stupid scroll... This wasn't supposed to end up this way!

Another uproar of laughter broke out before she tried to speak without choking on her saliva, "You're funny! I never knew you could be so funny. You look so cute in that dress. Now seriously, what made you dress like that?"

Why? Why? Make some stupid excuse up!

"Eh... Naruto dared me." He responded.

"What? You actually accepted?" She cried.

"He claimed that I was too up myself so I did his dare. This is so embarrassing." Lied Sasuke.

"Yea, you are quite uptight most of the time. It's good to see another side of you. I'm proud of you for accepting!" Exclaimed Sakura as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Uptight? I am not, what was I thinking? Aww... she felt so nice O.o I slid my arms around her waist to get a better grip of her. I wanted to stay like this...

"Sasuke? Sasuke-kun! You can let go of me now." She stated.

But I don't want too...

Sasuke let go anyway and managed to give Sakura one of his rare smiles. She blushed at him and placed her head downwards. 'I need to move on...get a hold of yourself!' thought Sakura. Her colour faded and she returned a cold expressionless look back to him. It was a look that she had learnt off him over the year they had been together.

"Do you want to change out of that?" She offered kindly.

YES!!!

Sasuke nodded. Sakura went to her drawer to pull out a black T-shirt and a pair of cargo pants. She tossed it to Sasuke and directed him towards the bathroom. On the other hand, Sasuke was overly grateful for Sakura's sympathy. He would rather die than walk out on the streets in the 'maid's dress'. The thought of Naruto seeing him like this made him shiver...

"Ok... you can go change in there and I'll make lunch. What would you like to eat?" She asked.

Sasuke replied the first thing that came into his mind. He remembered the sushi set and instantly stated, "Sushi."

"Sushi? OK..... I'll 'try' to make that. You don't mind if I use some leftover rice, do you?"

He shook his head and as Sakura headed towards the kitchen he noticed she limped a bit. Her left ankle was bandaged now but it may take a few more days before it healed entirely. Sasuke stretched an arm towards Sakura's back.

She's so close yet so far at the same time... Her clothing was too tight and small for me but it was better than the dress... As I waited for her to make the food I decided to check out her room. I realised her room contained a fresh cherry blossom scent... In fact her clothing smelt like her name...

Sasuke wanted to try out the softness of her bed so he laid himself down. It was so soft and comfortable that he began to drift off to sleep. A while later Sakura had made a few sushi pieces. She found Sasuke sleeping soundlessly on her bed. She smiled sweetly and awed at his beautiful sleeping form.

As she sat on her bed next to him, the extra weight made the light-sleeper Sasuke stir. He woke up to gaze into Sakura's warm green eyes. He could stare at those eyes forever if he wanted to but he looked side-ways. Sasuke was afraid that he might blush if he had focused at her longer.

"Heh..." Sakura smiled before scratching her short pink hair and added, "Lunch is on the dining table."

I was surprised to see many delicate pieces of sushi... They tasted like heaven when I popped them into my mouth... It was better than the eat outs... It was also the first time that I had tasted something she had made...

"Do you like it?" She asked.

"It's ok." He replied flatly, he was not a guy to compliment others... -.-

They ate silently while Sasuke wanted to make a conversation but he wasn't a person to talk. He watched her eat little amounts and chewing it with her mouth closed. She actually looked cute while she ate. She was so much UNLIKE Naruto who gulped down all his food and slurped nosily at his ramen.

Out of the blue, Sakura decided to break the silence, "Sasuke what do you think of Neji?"

I nearly dropped my sushi at the mention of his name... I think he's a transsexual who is too full of himself... Honestly Sakura what do you like about him? I am better than him any day!

"I don't know him that well so I can't answer you." He replied.

"Oh ok..."

Silence

"Sasuke-kun, I know you always say that I'm annoying and that you don't like me..." She said softly and added, "Do you really hate me that much?"

"Yes." Answered Sasuke flatly.

No it wasn't supposed to come out that way. I don't hate you Sakura... In fact, I may even like you. But I can't bring myself to tell you the truth... I'm sorry. I'm a coward...

A sad look on Sakura's face appeared. Y.Y

"Hahahahha... I knew you'd say that but I'm still glad that you're on my team. In the past year, you've taught me so many things. I... tried to become stronger because of you." She said wholeheartedly.

She looked so sad... I really wanted to hug her now... My hands moved a little closer...

-----Door Bell Rings-----

Sakura approached the door to reveal Neji...

"Eh I better leave now." Stated Sasuke not wanting to disturb them so he walked passed the two and out of the door.

"Wait!" Shouted Sakura but without another word of goodbye Sasuke left Sakura to be alone with Neji...

Durian: Omg... Neji finally comes out and a flashback to why he likes Sakura will be included! I'll continue even if there's only one reviewer left. That's the spirit, muahahhaaha! This ficcie is easy to write because seriously I wrote down all my ideas on a piece of paper. -The moniter lived it turns out the plug was loose-

Future Plans: A bit more of this sappy romance and lame humour (yea I have this fascination with poo you got a problem with that? O.o) Then the Chuuin exam, re-written to suit my story with relation to the Scroll. Some more romance and then I want a WAR to start starring Orochimaru-sama!!

Cheers: bishie-lovers (good luck in your exams), Ayane Selznick, Shujouteki Kumo, Jelly-bean89, animEvivvErz, Sweetlilbee you loyal readers, if you stay til the end i'll bribe you with dedicating this fic to you guys -('.')-

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