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The Next Day

Sasuke grabbed onto Sakura's hand even though she flinched a bit.

"DON'T - -" Sakura began.

"Sakura, calm down."

Sakura sighed and took deep breathes. "Naruto is going to be ten times as worse. Right?"

"More like a hundred."

"Great. Something to look forward too."

"Don't worry about it. I spoke with Naruto last night. He knows what he has to expect."

"Who else did you tell?" said a pissed off Sakura.

"Just Naruto."

"I hope it was only Naruto."

Sasuke sighed. This was going to be harder then he thought.

-With Naruto-

"SAKURA!" Naruto yelled. "SASUKE! I AM OVER HERE!" Naruto yelled jumping and waving at the same time.

Sakura and Sasuke walked over to the loud blonde.

"You didn't have to scream." Sasuke said coldly.

Naruto smiled. He knew Sasuke was just acting like that cause he was with Sakura. But when Sakura wasn't around, they acted like they were the best of friends. So, Naruto knew that this was all an act between him and Sasuke.

-Flashback-

"Hey Naruto?" Sasuke said.


"Yeah what is it Sasuke?" Naruto asked while thinking of what ramen he wanted to order.

"Can I ask you something?"

"Sure. What is it?"

"If I act 'cold' towards you around Sakura, promise you won't get mad ok?"

Naruto burst out laughing. "YOU SOUND LIKE A GIRL!"

"Naruto..." Sasuke said warningly.

Naruto knew he wasn't playing around.

"Sure. Why?"

"Well, ummm, I know Sakura looks up to you. Well, she thinks of you as a brother I should say. But still, I don't want her to think I'm much of a softy. You know I am only a softie around her right?"

"Sasuke, I know. I am not THAT stupid."

Sasuke chuckled.

"I know Naruto. So around her, if I am 'cold', don't be mad. Okay?"

Naruto laughed. "YOU SO SOUNDED LIKE A GIRL!"

"Naruto..."

"Yeah Sasuke. I won't be mad at ya."

"Thank you Naruto."

"Your welcome! Now, in celebration, lets eat ramen!"

"What are we celebrating?"

"That you're a softie!"

Sasuke glared at him and smacked him on the back of the head.

"Your SUCH a loser."

Naruto burst out laughing and glomped him.

"Just like old times Sasuke." Naruto said as he ordered his ramen.

-End Flashback-

Naruto gave Sakura a huge hug. He felt her flinch in his grip but didn't let go.

This is weird. Shes not screaming... Sasuke thought.

He then looked over to see her teeth grinding together.

So she trying not to scream. Wonder why she screamed at me. Sasuke thought again.

"H-h-hello Naruto." Sakura said fearfully.

"Hiya! No need ta be afraid Sakura. Its all good!" Naruto said cheerfully.

Sakura gave a weak smile. "I swear Naruto. Its almost hard to be afraid around you. You make me so happy! But, even though I am still afraid, you still make me smile."

Naruto smiled and gave Sakura another hug. While he was hugging her, he stuck his tongue out at Sasuke who flipped him the middle finger.

"Naruto?" Sakura asked quietly so Sasuke couldn't hear.

"Hmm?"

"Tell Sasuke I saw him give you the finger."

Naruto's face changed many times from sincere, to surprised, to laughter.

"Hey Sasuke!"

"What do you want?"

"Sakura says she saw you give me the finger and your gonna be in for it!"

Sasuke's face dropped.

"Umm Sakura?"

"Yes Sasuke?"

"Do I need to apologize to Naruto?"

"Yes you do. Cause he is helping me right now."

"Sorry Naruto." Sasuke said softly.

"Its ok Sasuke! I FORGIVE YOU!" Naruto yelled.

A lot of people turned around to see what was going on.

"Uchiha Sasuke?"

"That was HIM? He apologized to NARUTO?"

"Wow. Mommy, can I go say hello to him?"

"No hunny."

"But he is so cool! I want his autograph."

"Not today."

Sasuke turned a bright shade of red and Sakura and Naruto burst out laughing.

"YOU SHOULD SEE THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE!" Naruto yelled.

"OMG SASUKE! YOU AREN'T GOING TO LIVE THIS ONE DOWN!" Sakura yelled.

Naruto and Sakura doubled over in laughter while Sasuke flipped everyone the middle finger.

Sakura and Naruto then stood up and brushed the dirt off them.

"I was some ramen." Naruto said.

"So do I." Sakura also said. "SASUKE ME AND NARUTO ARE GOING TO GO GET SOME RAMEN OKAY?"

Sasuke just got even more pissed. "Whatever. Go with that LOSER and get some ramen. See if I care. You are seeming to have a better time with him right now anyway. Call me later." Sasuke said as he turned around and started walking off.

Sakura looked like she had just been slapped.

"Sakura, do you want me to go talk to Sasuke?"

"Please do Naruto. I just can't right now."

"Okay."

"Thank you Naruto."

"Anytime." Naruto said as he ran to Sasuke.

"Hey Sasuke, what's up with you?" Naruto asked.

"What's up with me? What's up with Sakura? She's hanging all over you!"

"Oh."

"Can you explain that?"

"No I can't."

"That's what I thought."

"Sasuke, I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault Naruto."

"Oh. Well, I am sorry anyway."

"Whatever."

Then a silence took over them for a second.

"Hey Sasuke."

"What?"

"Lets make a bet."

"O no.. What do you have in store now?"

"Whoever can help Sakura."

"Explain yourself."

"Whoever can snap her out of this fear wins."

"What do we win?"

"What do you want?"

"Sai to be dead."

"Anything else?"

"I need more money for Sakura's engagement ring."

"Ok. I want ramen and I want you to tell everyone in a fish suit that I am cool."

"Fine. It's a deal."

And then they shook on it.

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Sasuke: A FISH SUIT!

Naruto: Yup

Me: drooling

Sasuke and Naruto: WHICH ONE OF US IS HOTTER!

Me: SASUKE!

Sasuke: -speechless-

Well, I hope you enjoyed chapter 3! I had the throw something else in there for everyone. Now its getting Sakura better AND a bet. Lets see who wins. Well, I already have an idea who is going to win. Don't forget to review! Hehe.

Lots of love,

Minako