A.N.: WWWAAAAAHHHHH! SSSOOOOOOO TIRRRRRREEDDDDDDD!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
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Cherry blossom festival.
Sasuke was sitting at the sofa, with Kioko in his arms. He was wearing a navy blue kimono that had white accents. It kinda looked like the usual kimonos that he wore, except that this thing is special. He laid his hair back (he didn't wear a forehead protector) and hell, he even put on some perfume!
"What's taking her so long?" Sasuke mumbled. Kioko looked so cute at the kimono.
"I'm done!" Sakura sang as Sasuke turned his head and gasped.
She almost looked like his mother except that she's green eyed and pink haired.
The kimono was colored soft lavender, with white lilies embroidered in it. Her obi was colored white, and with pink accents. She looked really feminine and cute in it. Her hair was in a bun, with stray strands framing her face and she wore his grand mother's jewelries.
She looked absolutely gorgeous.
"Sa—Sa—"Great, now he can't talk straight.
"Sasuke, you're blushing." Sakura said, pointing his face. Sasuke vigorously shook his head as he looked at the door.
"Let's go." He said. Sakura's face fell as she nodded. She hoped that Sasuke would tell her that she's beautiful but it seems her expectations were too high.
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At the festival, Sasuke and Sakura walked together as they enjoyed (Sasuke tried to looked impassive) the moment.
An hour of walking around made Sasuke and Sakura tired so Sakura bought two corn dogs and they both started to eat on a bench. Sakura was so happy, even though that she never admits it, but being with him makes her comfortable.
Then, a question popped into her mind. She needed something to talk about anyway.
"Sasuke… can I ask you a question?"
"You're already asking." Sasuke replied monotonously. Sakura groaned. Then, her features softened as she looked at Kioko, who was currently sleeping.
"Have you already chosen your wife-to-be?"
Sasuke coughed.
"Where did that come from?" Sasuke asked, as he drank some juice. Sakura looked at him and forced a fake smile.
"Don't tell me that the might Uchiha prodigy still hasn't found a girl friend." Sakura said teasingly.
"I'm still trying to enter the ANBU exams if you may have forgotten. My hands are currently full." Sasuke replied in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Oh? But is there someone who was caught your attention?"
Sasuke glared at her.
"Why are you asking me all of these questions Sakura?" Sasuke asked, raising an eyebrow. When Sakura was about to reply, she saw Tenten hanging to Neji's arm approaching them.
"Oi! You two love birds! How come you had a daughter earlier than we do?" Tenten teased as Neji suppressed a chuckle. Sakura glared at her.
"Ha.Ha. Very funny." Sakura said sarcastically.
"So! What are you two love birds talking about in this lonely not to mention almost dark corner of the festival eh?" Tenten asked.
"Nothing important." Sasuke replied coldly. Sakura giggled as she nodded at Neji, who nodded back.
"I saw Hinata and Naruto kissing beside the lake earlier. They two seems so sweet." Tenten said as Neji and Sakura looked at her, with shocked faces.
"What! Why didn't you tell me!" Neji hissed.
"Now, now Neji. I knew you would react. It's okay for lovers to kiss. Right, Sakura?"
Sakura raised an eyebrow.
"Why are you asking me that?" Sakura protested. Tenten chuckled as she gave a peace sign to Sakura. Tenten noticed the kimono.
"Such a nice kimono you got there." Tenten complemented as Sakura scratched her head and gave a grin. Sasuke just looked away, as though they were not there.
"Well, we gotta get going now! See you two later!" Tenten said as they both waved goodbye.
5 minutes later…
"So where were we?"
"You were about to explain to me why you're asking such eccentric questions." Sasuke replied. Sakura bit her lower lip, whacking her brain trying to come up with something good.
"Well, I'm just concerned of my former teammate's life. So! Is there anyone already?" Sakura asked, looking extremely interested. Sasuke looked up at the sky thoughtfully.
"Well… let me see…"
A moment of silence…
"Yeah, there is one." Sasuke said, looking at Sakura, who felt her heart break. She quickly look away, her eyes widening in shock.
'Why… why am I feeling like this!'
Sakura looked at him with a fake smile.
"And pray tell me who it is?" Sakura asked sprightly. Sasuke sighed as he smirked.
"Might as well tell you. You're not a tattletale so it's worth it. Been hiding this for a long time now, really. She's a girl, a woman if I may say, the same age as you and she's also an ANBU, like you."
"What? Do you know her name?" Sakura asked. She felt like whomever the woman should be, she wished she could rip that woman into pieces. Not that she's jealous or anything.
Wait, is she jealous?
'NO! I'M NOT JEALOUS!'
'Oh yes you are.'
Sasuke smiled.
"Yeah, I know her very much. And we seem to be getting in good terms. I intend to confess to her… maybe after the exam."
Sakura looked down at Kioko.
She admits it.
She's jealous.
"What's the name of the future Mrs. Uchiha then?" Sakura asked.
"Nah, I told you enough. You'll find out sooner or later." Sasuke replied, smiling at her while Sakura forced a smile back.
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Sakura was cooing with Kioko at the sofa as she sighed and stared at the baby. Tomorrow, they were going to give Kioko back. She raised Kioko so that she's close to her face and mumbled softly.
"Thank you so much." She thought about how much Kioko's help was on making her and Sasuke to be closer to each other.
'I'm sorry Mrs. Uchiha but it seems your son here has found his lifetime partner.'
Even inner Sakura was silent. She cursed inwardly about being so stupid asking. Well, she would know anyway. But she hoped that the festival was a memorable moment for her. It is, but it was accompanied with pain.
'I'm really falling in love with him… again.'
"Hey, what are you thinking?" Sasuke's voice sounded from behind while Sakura didn't even move. She felt Sasuke's presence earlier.
"I'm thinking about many things." Sakura replied, giving a sad smile at Kioko. Sasuke sat down beside her.
"You have grown really close to Kioko. Hey, don't look so sad." Sasuke said. Sakura sighed as she smiled and nodded. Actually, Sasuke had it all wrong. Sakura gave Kioko to him.
"Sasuke, I need to take a walk." Sakura said.
"Ok."
"I'll be back soon." Sakura said nonchalantly as she put on her ninja shoes and opened the door. When the door closed, Sasuke glanced at Kioko.
"Wonder what's wrong with her." Sasuke said as Kioko stared at him innocently.
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Sakura kicked a pebble as she continued walking. She looked up and saw the beautiful full moon. She looked straightforward and noticed that the festival still hasn't stopped yet.
"Damn it. Why do I have to feel this!" Sakura cursed. She remembered a place as she took a deep breath and started to jump from tree to tree.
She landed on the main gate and glanced at the bench where Sasuke left her. She sat down and traced the features of it with two fingers. She let out a sigh.
"Sakura?"
She turned her head in annoyance. She wished that no one would interrupt her at a time like this. She needed some time alone.
"Shikamaru?"
Shikamaru scratched his head as he shoved his hands on his pockets.
"Where's Ino?"
"She's in her house. I have just walked her home." Shikamaru replied. Sakura eyed his outfit. It was his usual outfit.
"Let me guess, you're too lazy to dress up in a kimono?" Sakura joked as Shikamaru smirked.
"Never mind that. What are you doing here?" Shikamaru asked. Sakura wondered if Shikamaru is also intelligent when it comes to relationships.
"Would you like to talk with me for a while?" Sakura asked as Shikamaru nodded and sat down beside her. Sakura sighed.
"Is there something bothering you?" Shikamaru asked. Since that Sakura and Shikamaru became friends, the lazy genius became close to her. Sakura treats him like a big brother or something.
"Yeah, there is. Shika-kun, what if Ino tells you that she loves someone else?"
Shikamaru looked at her.
"It would hurt like hell of course. Why did you ask? Did Sasuke tell you that he loves somebody else?" Shikamaru said. Sakura laughed.
"You're really are intelligent Shika-kun. But how did you know that I love Sasuke now?"
"It's obvious. Ino was the one who noticed first."
"What? Really…?"
"Yeah. And Neji, you could join us if you want to."
Neji jumped down from a tree.
"Hey Neji-kun. How long have you been there?"
Neji smiled.
"Long enough to hear everything Sakura. I see that you're having problems with that Uchiha? When did he tell you that he's in love with someone?"
"After you two left." Sakura replied. Neji raised an eyebrow.
"Who could be the woman that's better than you? I think Uchiha needs to refine his sights and his sense of choosing." Neji said. Sakura smiled at him.
"Maybe he saw something in that woman coz he chose her." Sakura said.
"Sakura, if you tell Sasuke how you feel? Maybe he could even think twice." Shikamaru said as Neji nodded in agreement. Sakura started to laugh.
"And do that again! I think not!" Sakura said wholeheartedly.
"Well, Sasuke seemed to open up to you. He has changed right? Maybe even his rejection would be much softer than last time." Shikamaru responded.
"I don't need to be rejected. He's just not the guy for me."
"Sakura…" Neji said.
"Yeah?"
"Don't waste your chance. Chances are rare." Neji said. Sakura smiled.
"Is that from experience?"
"Yes it is. And believe me Sakura… when you lose a chance…"
"You would regret it."
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A.N.: Two chappies! Yay!
