Disclaimer : I do not own Naruto and the characters!
Summary : Life is all about living it right. Sakura stumbled upon troubles in her love life, studies and to find the true meaning of friendship. SasuSakuNeji. AU - School enviroment.
Haluu... I'm back from my short vacation! Glad to be home. Mwahahaaa... It sucks to be with elderly people and to be the only kid there (> ). Anyway, here's the new chapter. I posted quite early... Hope that I post the next chappie early too! sweat
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"Sasuke-kun, matte!" shouted the pink haired girl. Sasuke stopped walking and turn around.
"Why didn't you wait for me?" Sakura panted as she catches up with Sasuke.
"What the hell am I doing now?"
"You don't have to be so cold!" Sakura stuck out her tongue.
Both of them entered the music shop. It was almost empty because the shop was quite new and unknown. Sakura went to wonder around the shop while Sasuke heads to the new album corner. Sakura saw an album she was looking for. While she was looking at the CD, someone tapped her shoulder.
"You like it?"
"Mouri-kun! What… What on earth are you doing here?"
"Why… I work as a part-timer here. I asked you a question, Haruno-san."
"Oh, well… Yes. I've been looking for this for my whole life! Well, for some times, I meant. Sorry, I got myself hyped up…"
"No, it's okay. I've been observing you for some time. I mean, your style and attitudes… Don't get the wrong idea…"
"Erm… Yeah… Okay…"
"You can have that album. I pay."
"Oh, no! No, no… It's okay. I can pay it myself."
Sakura checked her purse and found out her money isn't enough. She sighed and place the CD right back to the shelf.
"Maybe I'll buy it later…"
"I'll pay for you, Sakura." Sasuke handed out some money to Mouri.
Mouri looked at the money and took it. He walked towards the cashier, followed by Sakura and Sasuke. He gave the balance to Sasuke and waved goodbye to Sakura. Sakura was stunned when Sasuke offered to pay for her. While they were walking towards Sakura's house, Sasuke stared at Sakura.
"Is there something on my face, Sasuke-kun?"
"No."
"Then why are you looking at me? Wait, wait… I forgot something!" Sakura stopped walking.
Sasuke raised his eyebrows. Sakura took something out from her purse and took Sasuke's hand.
"Here, I'll pay the rest later." Sakura smiled.
"You don't have to. It wasn't me…"
"What do you mean?"
"You… Don't have to know. I mean, you should not know about this. God, you are not supposed to know! Shit…" Sasuke cursed under his breath.
"Tell me. Who?"
"It's like this… Hyuuga…"
"Neji? What does he have to do with this?"
"He asked for my help to buy you present."
"Really?" Sakura seems to brighten up.
"Yes. Satisfied? He gave me the money earlier. Here's your house."
"Wow, I didn't know that he… Oh my god! I can't wait to tell Ino about this! Thanks Sasuke-kun! Well, bye!"
Sakura waved to Sasuke and was replied with a nod. I'm not satisfied…But she is…
After Sakura entered her house and closed the door, Sasuke continued towards his house. He shoved his hands into his pockets and stared at the blue sky. Neji gave you the money, huh…
Suddenly, he saw two people at the ice-cream booth. They were very familiar to him. He spotted a long blonde haired girl walking towards him, waving furiously. He replied with a nod.
"Sasuke-kun, why are you still in your uniform?" asked Ino.
"I'm on my way back. Is that Naruto and Hinata, eating ice-cream, together?"
"More to exchanging ice-creams! Isn't that sweet and romantic?"
"Whatever."
"Can I follow you to your house? It isn't far from here…"
"Whatever."
Sasuke started to walk and a hand slipped through his arms. Ino rested her head on his shoulder. He was used to it. Ino wasn't his girlfriend. He swore he saw girls and boys glaring and staring at them. But Ino wouldn't care. So does Sasuke. He does not have any feeling towards Ino. As they arrived, Ino let go of his arms.
"That was nice of you for not to push me away like always." Ino felt weird.
"I need to move on, you know? I do have a life." Sasuke opened the door.
"Aren't you going to invite me in?"
"You just want to walk with my, right? You didn't say you wanted to come in. So, see you later." Sasuke unconsciously slammed the door and left Ino dumbfounded.
Tenten was bored. She walked out from the café without telling Ino. She couldn't help herself but to spy on Neji. But as soon Neji went into a corner, she lost him. Tenten sat on a bench at the park. She was still in her school uniform. Suddenly, she saw a very familiar guy from her school walking towards her. She smiled at the boy.
"Why so down, Tenten?"
"Hi, Lee. Nothing much…"
"Neji-kun again, huh? You got to move on…"
"Lee, you don't understand! I… I like him. No, correction. I love Neji! I can't help myself. He ignored me these days… After he rejected me." A tear rolling down her cheeks. Lee wiped it with his hands.
"I understand, Tenten… I really do…"
"What do you mean you do? You never been rejected before! Sakura… Sakura rejected you. But she is still your friend. She didn't ignore you like Neji does to me!"
"I know. But I know how it felt when someone did not notice me. I mean, I was always around for her… While she was still running towards a guy who don't even want her." Lee said calmly.
"Oh, that's harsh… I'm so sorry… I didn't mean to… I… I hope she'll notice you soon…" Tenten wiped her tears.
"I'm not sure about that… Tenten, I have to go. I have an appointment at the gym today with Gai-sensei."
"Heh, that favorite teacher of yours… Send my regards."
"Sure, goodbye!"
Lee was really frustrated. How can she be so slow? I gave her clues and such… I guess I need to forget about her…
Hinata laughs and giggles towards Naruto's joke. Although most of it doesn't make sense and stupid. Naruto bought her a cookie and cream ice cream, while he bought himself a blue berry ice cream. Hinata enjoyed his company very much.
"Naruto-kun… I never tasted blue berry ice cream before. Is it nice?"
"It's really sweet! Sakura-chan treated me last time when I failed my exams. It made me happy!"
"Oh… She is very nice to you, doesn't she?"
"Yeah, we've been friends since we were here small!" Naruto showed his pinky. Hinata giggled.
"Can I taste the ice-cream?" Hinata blushed.
"Sure, here…" Naruto scooped some ice cream and gave it to Hinata. Instead of taking the spoon, she ate it while Naruto was holding the spoon.
"You're right… It is sweet! I will order this flavor next time you lost at the arcade."
"Oh no! I won't get to buy ramen later! No!" Naruto did a dramatic scene, which made Hinata laughed. "Eh, isn't that Sasuke and Ino?"
"Yeah, it sure does. Are they a couple now? I never seen Sasuke let Ino rest her head on his shoulder…"
"I don't know. I thought Sasuke likes Sakura more than Ino. Uh-oh… Did I just said that?"
"Yeah, you did."
"Sasuke is going to be so mad about this! Please don't tell anyone!"
"I won't… Naruto-kun. I won't."
"Hinata-chan, you know what's sweeter than this blue berry ice cream?" Naruto pointed at his ice cream. "It's you, Hinata-chan." Hinata blushed.
Naruto lean over to Hinata and kissed her cheeks, which was furiously blushing. Suddenly she felt something cold on her skirt.
"Ah, the ice cream fell!" She said as she saw her staining skirt. She stared at Naruto's eye, who stared back at hers. Then both of them laughed.
A/N: So, do you guys like it? I hope you do! I know, this chapter has more conv. than the story. It the story got to get moving ne? Thehehee... Please, R&R! Comment some stuff... Sorry for the grammar mistakes tho... Thanks for reading this, jya!
