Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto...

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TWO WEEKS LATER

Sakura sat by her windowsill, looking at the wonderful sight before her. It was only six in the morning, and she was wide awake. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear then looked out of the window again.

She was free. She was free from her parents, free from her misery, free from Nadine, and yet she wasn't happy.

Sure, for the past few days she enjoyed her life. But more people read the magazine, and now they were after her. She was always chased, never getting peace. Her friends would always be there to save her, but it felt as if she was being a burden to them.

She came to the conclusion to stay inside the apartment and leave only when it is less crowded outside. It was always crowded in Konoha, which meant that the only time she could go out was at the break of dawn, or when it is really really dark already.

That was the reason she was up so early. Sakura stood up then changed into her clothes. She carefully walked out of her room, down the stairs, and out of the apartment.

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Sakura smiled when she smelled the aroma of the morning. She knew where she was going. It was a place where she could relax. It was a place where she went to everyday.

She reached her place and smiled. It was part of the forest, and yet it felt so relaxing.

Sakura sat down then closed her eyes.

"You're here again..." said someone. Sakura didn't open her eyes, for she knew who that was.

"Morning Neji...Out for a morning walk aren't we?" she asked quietly. Neji looked at her blankly. He noticed a certain happiness out of her tone.

"What's bothering you?" asked Neji monotonously. Sakura hugged her knees and looked down.

"Nothing..." she whispered. Her pink hair cascaded down her back, but a few strands covered her face.

"Don't give me that..." said Neji warningly. Sakura sighed. Neji knew her very well. They have become quite close, and they were friends in their own twisted way with Sasuke. It's impossible to hide something from him.

"I feel like a prisoner Neji...Am I a burden to all of you?" asked Sakura. Neji raised an eyebrow. He was used to Sakura's cheery attitude.

"Why do you ask?" asked Neji coldly. Sakura hugged her knees closer and this time, she faced Neji. Neji stared back at her.

"Don't answer my question with a question..." she replied flatly. Neji smirked at this. He knew Sakura hated it when he did just that.

"No, you're not a burden..." said Neji. Sakura smiled at him.

"I'll try not to be anyway...Hey, you didn't tell me what happened between you and Tenten yesterday..." said Sakura as she giggled a little. Neji glared at her.

"Hn...You'll pay for leaving me with her at Ichiraku." Said Neji shortly. Sakura pouted.

"Oh come on, you two make a great couple. Just imagine it, you and Tenten both in a Jacuzzi..." said Sakura brightly. Neji blushed a little at the thought, which Sakura noticed.

Neji's Daydream:

Hot, steaming water came out of a small hole, entering a big closure...Neji was relaxing in the Jacuzzi, nursing his aching forehead...

"Hey Neji, can I join you?" asked someone. Neji turned to look around and saw Tenten wearing a bathing suit which suited her perfectly. He could not help but blush...

Tenten dipped down the Jacuzzi and smiled warmly at Neji..

"Oh, Neji, you're so hot and handsome...I can't just wait to eat you..." said Tenten.

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"I didn't mean anything disgusting, pervert." Reprimanded Sakura, pointing a finger at him. Neji snapped out of the daydream and glared at her more.

"Think about it, you in an expensive tux, Tenten in a white elegant gown, both of you walking down the aisle..." said Sakura dreamily.

Neji's Daydream:

"Hey Neji, are you nervous?" asked Lee. Neji stared at his hands. It was really sweaty.

Suddenly, the loud wedding march music started to play. The flower girls and bridesmaids began walking down the aisle. The last person who walked was Tenten accompanied by her father.

She was wearing an exquisite gown. She smiled at Neji and Neji could not help but smile at her too. When they reached the altar, Neji took Tenten's elbow from her father then both of them went towards the priest.

"You look so handsome today Neji..." said Tenten quietly. Neji blushed.

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"Then, there would be your kids running around named Tenten the 2nd and Neji Jr..." continued Sakura, snapping Neji out his daydream, and again, he entered a new one.

Neji's Daydream:

"Daddy! Have you seen momma?" asked little Tenten the 2nd as he grabbed her father's hand. Neji looked at her and then shook his head.

"Why Tenten 2?" asked Neji. Suddenly, a boy came out.

"Because she's going to tell momma that I kicked her..." said Neji Jr. shortly. Tenten 2 glared at him and began chasing him around the house.

"Well, I'm gonna kick you too!" exclaimed Tenten 2. Their mother came out and then smiled at Neji.

"Don't they look adorable?" she said brightly.

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Suddenly, they heard a rustling of leaves and Neji broke out of his daydream. Sakura noticed it too then scrambled towards Neji. She gave him a questioning look, and Neji just shook his head.

They heard voice coming from behind the bundle of trees. Both of them took a peek and saw an amusing scene.

Naruto was standing on top of Sasuke, reaching for what looked like a kite on top of a tree. Sasuke was looking really annoyed.

"Ei Bastard, push me up a little, will you?" said Naruto loudly. Sasuke glared at him.

Why am I here anyway? Oh right, he threatened to tell Ino where I live if I did not help him get his stupid kite...Dobe...

Sasuke grasped Naruto's ankles then pushed him up a little bit. Naruto straightened his arms and reached for the kite.

"Almost...got...it...Aha!" exclaimed Naruto as his hands grasped the kite. Unfortunately, Sasuke lost his balance and fell, Naruto with him. They dropped down into a very suggestive position.

Naruto was on top of Sasuke, their faces inches apart. Sasuke's ears began to emit smoke as he pushed Naruto.

"Dobe...Falling on people, how disgusting..." said Sasuke as he dusted himself.

"I wouldn't call it disgusting...I'd rather call it sweet." Said someone from behind Sasuke. He turned around and saw Sakura trying to stop laughing standing beside Neji who was smirking.

"Gee Sasuke, we all know about your homosexuality...There's no point in hiding it." Said Sakura, as she did hand gestures. Sasuke stood up and glared at her.

"I already told you...I AM NOT GAY..." said Sasuke flatly. Sakura can't stop the laughing anymore. She laughed and she laughed, Naruto laughing along with her.

Neji just stood there, smirking at Sasuke.

"Here I was, thinking you just hated girls...I guess Sakura was right all along." he said blankly. Sasuke glared at him. Then at Sakura. Then at Naruto. Now would be the right time to disappear.

Sakura approached him, still chuckling a little. Naruto had stood up and was leaning against a tree for support.

"You know Sasuke-kuuun! I would love to go out with you tomorrow...How about at Ichiraku?" said Naruto in a girly-girl voice. Sakura chuckled and Neji smirked more at Sasuke. Sasuke went over to Naruto and punched him on top of the head.

"Dobe...I told all of you...I am not gay..." said Sasuke. Sakura now reached him. She looked up at Sasuke and then smirked at him.

"Oh yeah? Prove it!" she exclaimed brightly. Sasuke glared at her before capturing her lips with his.

Neji's eyes widened. His hands curled into fists. He felt something he wasn't allowed to feel. He felt jealousy surge through his body...

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