Putting Two And Two Together

By imanut

Wow! Thanks for the reviews! I wasn't expecting to get so many for the first chapter alone! Here's the second chapter. May you enjoy reading this as I did while writing this.

Warning: There IS future shounen ai so do not tell me I've screwed up your future. You have chosen on your own free will to read this! Also, a tad bit of cursing.

Disclaimer: I obviously own nothing….sobs in a corner

Two weeks had passed since Miss Tori's arrival into Naruto's home, and Sasuke couldn't help but wonder if this peculiar young girl was on crack or what. She was unlike the other girls in the village who would run up and try to get a date with him and possibly molest him in the process (and for that he was VERY thankful that she was not that way). That simple thought of all of those possessive females made him shudder in pure fear. He couldn't stand how that Yudachi girl was always so laid back and smiling that stupid smile of hers as though she hadn't a care in the world, how she would accompany them on training sessions every now and then. Not to mention…

"Good morning, Shizuru-san!" She seemed to never get his name right.

"His name is Sasuke, Yudachi."

Sasuke's eye twitched at his new name. That little whore. He knew that carrot top was doing it on purpose. The stoic boy seemingly ignored her as she and Naruto walked up to the awesomely awesomeness that was Team Seven's meeting place. Sakura was the only person missing, other than Kakashi-sensei. The only thing good about this girl was that she could keep Naruto talking at a low tone…which made it semi-silent at least!

"Sasuke-kun!"

Well, fuck that idea.

Louder than Naruto and more annoying than Kakashi-sensei came in Haruno Sakura…Was there any reason in particular why she insisted on dying her hair such an unnatural color? Well, simply looking at it gave the young Uchiha a headache and her shrill voice only added to the pain immensely.

"Morning Sakura-chan!" he heard Naruto and his housemate call out to her. Sasuke noticed that both Yudachi and the blond were heard but ignored, for the addressed girl's right eye twitched. He also noticed a slightly devious glint enter into the carrot top's blue eyes and exit as quickly as it appeared.

He looked away from them, not wanting to give off any type of indication that he was interested in any plot that she may have been forming or that he found it amusing. However, what he saw coming at him was more horrifying than anything. Sakura was heading in his direction with determination written on her oversized forehead. Surely whatever deity overseeing their lives would have some mercy, right? Right!

Seconds before she latched onto his arm, a voice intercepted her attack, causing her to stop dead in her tracks. Out of curiosity, Sasuke looked to see who saved his pathetic soul.

"Sakura-chan, your hair looks lovely this morning!" It was Yudachi. He watched as Sakura stuttered a bit and then looked smug.

"Yeah, I know," replied the pink-haired twit.

"Such a pretty color too!" Sakura huffed, believing that she was being insulted and immediately became offended.

"My hair is naturally this color!" she shot back. 'Liar,' thought our raven-haired angst boy.

"Please, don't take that the wrong way, I only thought that it was a pretty color. I'm…" Yudachi paused as though searching for the perfect word, "envious. Yes, I'm envious of your pretty hair." Sasuke almost snorted at that comment. Almost. He briefly contemplated thanking that carrot topped ditz and wondered what he owed her for "saving" his life. The raven-haired boy heard a bit of snickering and realized that the giggles belonged to the dobe.

Somehow Yudachi was able to distract Sakura away from Sasuke by asking things about her until Kakashi had finally arrived…three hours later.

"YOU'RE LATE!" screamed Naruto and Sakura.

While the two of his teammates screamed at their sensei and as said sensei recited his daily lame excuse, Sasuke took Yudachi to the side.

"So, what do I owe you?"

"I beg your pardon?"

Sasuke sighed, "What do I owe you for getting rid of Haruno?" Yudachi's ever-present smile widened a tad bit more.

"You owe me nothing. It was Naru-dono's suggestion that I distract her. He thought you would be rather…uneasy with her." With that, she walked away, a bit of a spring in her step all the while. His eyes drifted to Naruto…

"Well, that's all for today. We'll meet tomorrow about the same time," spoke Kakashi.

"If no one is busy, Naru-dono and I would like to invite you all to a nice dinner at our place tonight." 'Great, another hour with Sakura making constipated faces at me….just what I need.'

However, to his pleasure, Sakura declined. She explained how she and her mother were going out to do some sort of feminine girly shit. Kakashi accepted, so he decided that he would as well. Sasuke watched as Yudachi clasped her hands together in joy. He heard her mumble something to Naruto and watched as the blond blushed.

"What time?" asked their sensei.

"About six would be nice. That way, the three of you can converse while I finish up dinner." And at that, all of them parted ways.

For some reason, Sasuke couldn't suppress his swiftly beating heart.

I really am sorry that this isn't longer, but I have it short for a reason… I just haven't figured out why yet. Insert smile Anyway, please tell me what you think?

Love,

:imanut: