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Chapter 19- Happy Birthday Sasuke!

Sakura checked through her mails and found a letter from the Uchiha households. It was decorated lavishly, she opened it carefully and drew out a card; it was an invitation to Sakura's birthday celebration.

Dear Miss Haruno

You are invited for dinner at eh Uchiha Mansion on July 23rd at 7:30pm, for our young master's birthday. It will be a formal birthday party so please dress formally. This party will be kept a secret so please don't spread this news to others, only those that are close to Mister Uchiha Sasuke may come. We really hope to see you there, and be sure to R.S.V.P.

Sincerely,

Milly and Jin

PS. If it is possible please bring Yuki over. We would love to have her here with us too.

The writing was written in fancy calligraphy, but Sakura could still make out the words. Wow, a formal dinner, I guess rich people have dinners instead of parties then. What should I give to Sasuke? Sakura pondered until her head hurts.

It is so hard to give a present to a boy especially Sasuke! She didn't even know what he likes except for cars, basketball, pranks, and more automobiles.

What to give? What to give? What to give?


July 23rd had arrived and Sakura carefully slipped on her scarlet red dress that once belonged to her mother. It was made of the softest silk and like the dress that she wore to the prom, it trailed the ground.

Sakura learned that Naruto, Hinata, Tenten, and Neji were also invited. Katie was invited too, but she went to Mexico for the summer vacation. They were coming to pick her up at 7:15 pm.

Being extra careful she placed her wrapped up present for Sasuke in a bag. The gift was almost ruined when Yuki decided to play with it. Luckily Sakura seized it when she was about to make her attack. She scolded her and made her took a bath. Sakura gently picked her up and clasped a silver collar with a golden bell on her.

She had bought it for her yesterday, they were going to a formal party after all and they had to look nice. She then hurried down the stairs at the sound of her doorbell.

"Hey Sakura-chan!" Naruto greeted with a big grin. She smiled and greeted back. Sakura said hi to the others and sat at the back with Neji and Tenten. Yuki meowed anxiously hoping that her master isn't going to take her to the vet.

It didn't take long for them to arrive at the Uchiha mansion. Tenten and Hinata gasped at the greatness of it since they have never actually been inside. Jin appeared at the front main entrance and offered to escort them inside.

When they went in all of them were stunned, even those who had came before. The mansion was decorated with care, reflecting dazzleness upon them.

"Sasuke-sama! You're friends are her!" Jin called.

Sasuke-sama? Sakura thought, didn't Jin always call Sasuke young master? Why is it Sasuke-sama now?

She smiled and walked over to Sasuke to give him a birthday hug, but then stopped and frowned confusedly. This man was not her Sasuke! He had long raven hair tied up in a pony tail and he looked like he was in his mid-twenties. He looked as handsome and a lot like Sasuke but was taller and colder.

He looked at them emotionlessly than broke into a smirk with his eyes resting them and eventually on Sakura, "So these are Sasuke's friends huh. Heh, you still look as silly as ever, Uzumaki Naruto." He said, looking at Naruto now.

"Sorry to hear you say that. Hmph, you still look like a human ice cube, Itachi." Naruto retorted.

Inner Sakura: Itachi? That name sounds familiar…of course! He's Sasuke's brother which explain his resemblance of him and Sasuke! Wasn't he the most popular boy in Fiery Leaf High before he graduated? And Sasuke was thesecond? Wow, he's almost as hot as Sasuke…hey wait a minute, how come Sasuke never told me that his brother was coming!

Itachi ignored Naruto's retort and looked at Sakura again, smirking even wider. Sakura fidgeted uncomfortably under his gaze.

"Big brother, stop bothering them." Sasuke's voice suddenly appeared.

"Who said I was bothering them?" Itachi said, a little bit amused but then he was back to being bored.

"Me." His little brother said calmly.

"Whatever, I'm going back to my room." But before he walked off, he whispered something in Sasuke's ear.

"Mind your own business!" Sasuke snapped at him and looked away; Itachi however just snickered then left.

His friends eyed the Uchiha brothers curiously, wondering what they were talking about. After Itachi left, Sasuke sighed and turned over to his friends, seeing this they hurried over to him and hastily wished him a happy birthday.

Jin took the presents that was given to him and went tohis room to place it down. Sakura had already set Yuki down and she bounded off either to see Milly in the kitchen or Shadow.

"Why don't you two show Tenten and Hinata around?" Sasuke suggested to Neji and Naruto a minute later.

"Heeheehee, oh so little Uchiha wants to spend some quality time with his girl huh!" Naruto teased immaturely, giggling like crazy.

"Do you have a problem with that dobe?" Sasuke asked calmly and slipped his arm around Sakura's waist. It was clear that Naruto was trying to piss off Sasuke and make him feel embarrassed, but obviously he had failed.

"If that's all you're going to say to me then we're off." Sasuke said impatiently and started walking away.

"You're a bad host Uchiha." Neji remarked, but knew thatSasuke already knew that information. Sasuke waved his free hand dismissively and disappeared with Sakura. He never liked to show people his house and never boasted about it, it was just his way, and both Neji and Naruto knew that.

So they both nodded and gave their girlfriends a grand tour around the mansion that they knew so well.

Sakura sat down on Sasuke's bed, carefully not to make a ruffle on her dress while Sasuke on the other hand who was more of a rebel flopped down on his bed carelessly in his suit. He was only wearing a white collared shirt with a black tie and pants with matching socks on his birthday.

"Sasuke, you've never told me that you're brother was going to be here!" Sakura said suddenly.

"Well, you never asked." He replied, using his favorite reply.

"Whatever, so what are we going to do now? Oh wait, I never actually really did wish you a proper happy birthday." Sakura recalled.

"So, wanna wish me a happy birthday by making out?" Sasuke joked.

"Stupid!" Sakura exclaimed, blushing furiously and attempted to slap him. Sasuke quickly ducked and lifted her chin up with his fingers so he could cover her lips with his.

"So what do you want to do now?" Sakura muttered again between kisses.

"I don't know." He muttered back and held her closer, raking his hands through her hair tenderly. Their lips locked together again and they played with each other's tongue. Finally they broke apart, and Sakura snuggled closer to him silently enjoying the attention that he was giving to her.

"Sigh…so really…what do you want to do now?" She asked for the third time.

Sasuke thought for a minute then grinned playfully, "I have an idea….."


It took Naruto and the gang almost 59 minutes to complete the tour.

"Whew, Sasuke's house sure is big." Tenten said out loud.

"Yeah, Sasuke's family really is rich. Hey! I know, lets go see what Sasuke and Sakura are doing!" Naruto said excitedly.

"B-But Naruto-kun, I don't think we should disturb them." Hinata said nervously.

"It will be fun though! Pretty please? We won't actually bother them, we'll just eavesdrop and listen to what their saying!" Naruto argued.

"Yeah, I wonder what they are doing right now. It's been almost an hour too." Neji said, agreeing with Naruto for the very first time.

"…Oh…alright, I'll go! I'm just too curious!" Tenten reluctantly agreed too, seeing that she can't say no to the others Hinata followed too.

They sneaked through the hallways to Sasuke's bedroom. Maids and servants looked at them suspiciously but continued what they were doing. This was like mission impossible!>>>

Mission: To eavesdrop on Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura.

Rank: A

Their Status: Curious friends of the targets that want to know other people's business.

Current Report: So far so good, they have successfully crossed the dangerous halls without anybody being suspicious of their current activity. (Or so they thought)

5 minutes later…

Destination reached! Mission accomplished! They leaned against the door anxiously and listened hard, and then they heard faint voices behind the door.

"Do it again Sasuke! Yeah…like that…"

"Pay close attention now, because it doesn't get better than this! I'll even teach you how to do it. To make it more fun, I'll do in it in slow motion."

"Ahh, you went in the wrong spot! What did you do that for!"

"Sorry, wrong spot, here I'll try to enter again…"

……………….

"What are you guys doing?" a voice interrupted them. They wrenched themselves away from the door and found themselves staring face to face with Hatake Kakshi! Uh oh...they were dead, their missionhad failed.

"SENSEI!" They all gasped.

"What are you guys doing?" Kakashi repeated again curiously.

"Before we answer you sensei, what are YOU doing here?" Naruto asked in a whisper.

"Why are you whispering?"

"Just answer the question!" They all hissed loudly, getting annoyed of their teacher.

"Well I'm here for Sasuke's birthday party of course. Now tell me, why are you guys eavesdropping on them?" Kakashi questioned.

"Well uh…" they stammered.

"Oh! Just listen for yourself!" Tenten cried out, and they did.

……………..

"Ha, beat that! There's no way you can do it better than I can!" They heard Sakura declare.

"Don't say stuff that isn't true, Sakura. That's nothing compared to my next move."

"Wow, this is soo fun! I didn't know this evening would be this pleasurable!

…………………..

Everyone except Kakashi almost got away from the door unable to hear any of the further conversation.

Whoa…it seems like just yesterday that they were just cute little kids that say I'm perverted which I'm not. And now, look at them! They have the minds of an adult now! So they can't say I'm perverted anymore, HA! Welcome to the world of Come Come Paradise! Kakashi thought and they pressed their ears against the door again.

With all the weight against the door, the door slipped open and they tumbled into the room, because Sasuke hadn't closed the door properly earlier...

"What are you guys doing here! What is Kakashi-sensei doing here! WHAT ARE YOU ALL DOING HERE!" Sakura exclaimed, half screaming.

"Uh we're sorry to disturb—hey! Aren't you guys having se—we thought—HUH! You guyswere playing 'STREET FIGHTER' ALL THIS TIME!" Naruto cried bewilderedly and disbelievingly. The others were staring at Sakura and Sasuke with opened jaws.

They had thought they were having an affair! But in front of them, Sakura and Sasuke were sitting on a couch playing PS2 on Sasuke's big screened TV!

"Uh, duh dobe. Of course were playing a game, what did you think we were doing? And what are you guys doing here? With Kakashi too!" Sasuke demanded.

"Y-you….we were….HOW COME YOU DIDN'T TELL ME THAT YOU'RE PLAYING 'STREET FIGHTER'! I WANNA PLAY TOO!" Naruto wailed suddenly changing the subject, only thinking of the videogame at the moment. Kakashi, Tenten, Hinata, and Neji sweat dropped while Sakura and Sasuke justlooked at Naruto with a confused look.

"Sasuke-sama, the dinner is ready!" Jin interrupted them.

"Oh ok." Sasuke turned off the TV and they walked out of the room. They all sighed in relief when Sasuke decided not to pry about their actions anymore.

"Kakashi-sensei, why are you here?" Sakura asked as they went down the hallway.

"Isn't it obvious? I was invited."

"Oh…"

>>>

Sweet aroma filled their noses when they arrived at the dinning room. Jin showed them to their spots and platters of food started to come in. Servants filled their glasses with the drink of their choice and filled their plates with delicious food.

"Sasuke, go call mother again. I bet she is still busily putting on her make-up." Said Itachi.

Sasuke got up obediently and pulled Sakura with him then he took Sakura out the room.

"Sasuke! Your mother is here! Why didn't you tell me that your mother, brother, and Kakashi-sensei are here!" Sakura demanded angrily.

"There wasn't the need; anyways I want to introduce you to my mother." Sasuke explained.

"But Sasuke, what if she gets angry and hates me? What about Ino?" she whined.

"My mom never did care about this whole arranged marriage business anyway, just relax. I'm sure she'll like you." He assured.

The two arrived in front of a beautifully carved mahogany door, Sasuke then knocked on the door.

"Come in." a pleasant voice spoke out. He opened the door and led Sakura inside.

"What is it sweetie-oh! Who is this beautiful lady over here?" A young black-haired woman greeted. Sakura gasped slightly at the sight of her. She was the most gorgeous women she had ever seen! But most of all she looked so young, and her face was as stunning as Sasuke's but more feminine looking. To make his mom even more beautiful, she wore an ivory colored gown with a pearl necklace.

Sasuke cleared his throat and began the introduction, "Mother, this is Haruno Sakura. Sakura, this is my mother."

Sakura smiled sweetly at her and nervously bowed down.

"No, no, no. Don't bow to me like I'm a queen or something. It's a pleasure meeting you Miss Haruno. My, Sasuke you have quite an eye! No wonder why you didn't want to invite Ino." Sasuke's mom commented.

"Please Mrs. Uchiha, call me Sakura. Pleased to meet you too." Sakura said as polite as she could.

"And you could just call me Mikoto. We're friends now after all, so you don't have to act polite around me every time." Mikoto said with a tinkling laugh that sound like music to her ears.

"Mother, the dinner is ready and everyone is waiting for you." Sasuke informed.

"Okay, let's go then."

They went down together while Mikoto kept on insisting that Sakura should just call her by her name and not add sama or Mrs. in her name.


"Where have you guys been? Hurry up! I'm starving to death here!" Naruto whined when they got seated.

"Patience is a virtue Naruto. I see that you're still as impatient as ever." Mikoto teased.

"Aw, can we just eat now Mrs. M?" he whined even more calling her by the first letter of her name.

"Before we start, let's have a toast: To my darling Sasuke-kun may many more happiness and love be on his side and hope that he will continue and have a good life in the future with the ones he loves most." She prayed and everyone drank their drinks. Sakura blushed and looked away from Sasuke.

The dinner began and they ate while having conversations with each other. Mikoto commented on Neji about how much he has grown and she and Kakashi talked with the others. Sasuke and Itachi however, were talking in low voices so that no one could hear them.

"Never knew that you would be interested in girls now, little brother." Itachi mocked

"Only Sakura that's all, and stop the teasing." Said Sasuke, annoyed with him.

Flashback

Itachi walked past him, and quietly whispered, "Who's the girl, little brother?"

"Mind your own business!" he snapped, and looked away.

Itachi smirked at him and stalked away.

End of Flashback

"Well anyways, congratulations to you. She's not that bad looking by the way." Itachi observed.

"Thanks…I think. So how about you? Anybody that caught your eyes?" Sasuke asked.

"No, I'm not interested in romance for the time being. So what are you going to do about Ino? You know very well what will happen if dad finds out about the pink hair." The big brother noted.

"Are you planning to tell?" Sasuke asked calmly.

"I dunno." He replied mysteriously with a smirk.

Sasuke and Itachi understood each other perfectly since they were little, but became distant from each other as they grew up. But knowing his brother so well, Sasuke sighed, "What do you want?"

"Nothing little brother. What makes you say that? I'm just merely saying the fact. Tsk, tsk, don't judge me so poorly little bro." said Itachi acting disappointedly.

"Where are you trying to get at?" Sasuke asked coldly.

"I told you, nothing. I just want you to be aware of the situation you in. Anyways happy birthday little brother."

"Heh, you're pretty unpredictable sometimes. And big brother, I'm perfectly aware of the situation I'm in. Thanks anyway." Sasuke grinned and ate a piece of his steak.

"No problem."

When they finished, Milly and a few other servants brought in an enormous ice cream cake with 18 burning candles. Yuki and Shadow bounded after them and went beside their master.

"Is that your cat Sakrua? She's absolutely beautiful! And it looks like she's getting along with Shadow." Mikoto exclaimed. Sakura thanked her for Yuki, and then they turned off the lights, while singing happy birthday to Sasuke.

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday dear Sasuke!

Happy birthday to you!

When they finished, Sasuke got up to cut the cake. "Make a wish Sasuke, before you cut the cake." Kakashistopped him.

Sasuke glared at him, "I'm like 18 now Kakashi-sensei-pervert!" He couldn't help but add the pervert in the end.

"Sasuke! Don't call your teacher that! Now just hurry up and make a wish! The candles are melting!" Mikoto scolded.

Sasuke groaned and did as he was told; closing his eyes he made a wish and blew out all 18 candles. Everyone clapped and Sasuke cut up the cake. Milly dried her eyes, happy for her young master, and took pictures of him and the others.

After the cake was distributed, and mostly being devoured by Naruto, Mikoto wanted to talk to Sakura privately while the others except Itachi went to the games room. Itachi had plans with his old friends that night so he went out.

The boys in the games room settled for a game of pool while Tenten and Hinata played the X-box. They had a good time there and Sasuke was enjoying his birthday more and more.


Sakura and Mikoto went into the family room and lounged on the couches drinking tea.

"So how long have you and Sasuke been together?" Mikoto asked.

"About 2 or 3 weeks." Sakura answered.

"You know, this is the first time I've see my son so happy since my husband and I went to the states. Also I've been receiving news that he's doesn't bully other people anymore. What ever did you do to him to make him change?"

"Well um, I didn't really do anything. I just stayed with him, and I guess he just changed all by himself. Before we were together we use to fight a lot, I remember I even hated him then." Sakura laughed.

Mikoto smiled, "Well you sure helped him a lot and I'm really happy for the both of you."

They were silent for a moment, lost in thought. Then Sakura spoke, "Um, Mikoto-chan. How come you're not mad at me? I mean it should be Ino sitting here not me. I'm not even supposed to be with Sasuke and yet I am."

"How can I ever be mad at you? You make my son happy and I'm thankful to have you by his side. Anyways it wasn't my idea to have an arranged marriage for Sasuke, it was my husband's. I protested to my husband and told him to cancel it, but he just won't listen. I prefer to let my son choose who his future bride rather than forcing him to marry another girl. I'm not saying that I don't like Ino, but I will always support those that my sons love as long as those women treat them with love and care. You mustn't stress about Ino and Sasuke. Stress won't do anybody any good. Be happy while you can, and don't worry about Ino. I'm sure that one day she will find her true soul mate and be happy."

Sakura said nothing so Mikoto continued, "Another reason why I don't like this arranged marriage is because even if Ino and Sasuke do marry, I know that Ino will never be happy. You and I both know that Sasuke will always reject Ino and not try to love her. In a way I feel sorry for Ino, but I can't force my son to love. Sakura, don't worry! You're a nice girl and people here in the mansion like you a lot. So don't be discouraged and take care of Sasuke for me!" Mikoto said gently but sternly, Sakura nodded and smiled at her.

She was glad to have met Sasuke's mother. It was almost 10:00 pm when they finished talking. Sakura thanked her and they went to find the others. Sakura then found out that the others had left already and Sasuke told them that he will drive her home. Sakura bid goodbye to everyone before she got on Sasuke's car.

"So what did you guys talk about?" Sasuke asked and drove onto the streets.

"Stuff, but you know what…I think you're really lucky to have a mother like her, she really loves you a lot!" Sakura told him. Sasuke nodded and realized he was indeed really lucky to have a mother like her.

They soon arrived to Sakura's house and she kissed him goodbye. "Happy birthday Sasuke and hope you like my present." Sakura said for the last time and disappeared with Yuki inside the house.

Sasuke grinned and quickly took a shower after he got home. Just as he finished his shower he heard a knock on his door, he went over and opened it finding his mother by the doorway.

"May I come in?" she asked.

"Yeah."

They sat on his bed staring at Sasuke's presents, which are still unopened. "Sigh…you know Sasuke, your father wanted to come but you know how work always got in his way." Mikoto said sadly.

"Its okay mother, I don't mind." He said quietly.

"But you know, if he came I don't know how he'll react when he sees Sakura. You probably already knew that your father is going to blow but you just had to disobey him didn't you?" she said and smiled slightly, admiring her son's rebel attitude. Sasuke said nothing.

"Sakura seems like a sweet girl, are you sure you like her enough to disobey your father?"

"Yes." He answered firmly and to his surprise his mother didn't sigh nor had this sad look on her face, but a smile.

"Good, I was just checking. Well now that I'm sure of your feelings and know that you'll both be happy and can truly be together in the future, I guess I'll help you talk to your father when he finds out. But just to be absolutely sure, are you positive that she's the one."

Sasuke said yes again which made his mother beam even more in happiness for her son.

"I'm proud of you Sasuke, and your change of heart. You'll be going to university next year and just remember that I'll always love you okay? Take your time on making important decisions and be good. Itachi and I are going to go back to the states tomorrow morning, so that's why I'm telling you all this now. I wish we could stay longer but it's always the stupid work. Goodnight dear and happy birthday again."

Mikoto looked at her son sadly and hugged him hard before leaving the room, its going to be a while before she sees him again.

"Hard isn't it?"

"Oh Kakashi, I didn't see you there. Yeah it's going to be hard; we are such bad parents leaving him all alone." Mikoto sniffed and dried her face, for she was crying silently when she came out.

"He'll do fine now that he has Sakura." Kakashi comforted her, and patted her on the back.

"Yeah I know, I'll miss him so much though."

"I'll keep an eye on him; you know I always do…ever since he was little."

"I know."

"Well you better get some rest; you have to get to the airport at 7:00 am in the morning."

"Thanks Kakashi, well goodnight." She said, and then left.

"Night." He replied back, and started walking in the opposite way towards the front door, it was getting late and it was time for him to go home.


Sasuke received a basket of fresh tomatoes from Hinata which he told Jin to bring it down to the kitchen. From Neji, he gave him a new black motorcycle helmet. Tenten gave him a new video game, and Naruto gave him a book called, '101 Ways to Prank Someone.'

From his family, he received ten thousand dollars and they bought him a new island somewhere near Hawaii. Kakashi gave him a basket signed by a famous player and a jersey. (AN: I don't know who the player is or how he got it)

All of his presents were opened except for Sakura's. He decided to open it last; slowly he opened the bag and took out a card with a picture of them in it.

Dear Sasuke!

Happy birthday! I hope you enjoyed it. Your present almost got ruined by Yuki, but luckily I saved it just in time so it wasn't torn. It took me a very long time to get this, but I think it was worth it. I had it especially made for you and me, and I decided to switch it so you have mine and I have yours. You'll get what I mean when you open it later. Hope you like it, and if you ever miss me just hold my present close to you and I'll do the same with mine.

Infinite XOXO,

Haruno Sakura

Sasuke became more and more curious after each sentence, he quickly put away his card in a safe place and looked at the wrapped up present. The wrapping was blue, and the present was slightly bigger than his hands, it was light and it felt soft.

With extra caution, he tore the wrappings away and a doll was revealed. A stuffed doll that looked like a chibi Sakura to be exact. Sasuke's heart skipped with happiness as he observed the stuffed doll in his hands. It wore a white tank top and a red skirt, and long wavy pink hair fell on its back. It had a smile on it, and its eyes were bright green just like Sakura's.

He had just received the best birthday present in the whole world! The doll was priceless and more valuable than money. Sakura must have a doll that looked like him too.

He placed the doll beside his pillow and stared at it for a long time. Boys shouldn't be happy when they receive dolls but he didn't care. He loved his, and will treasure it forever. It will be his most prized secret possession; nobody else can have it only he can.

That night he went to bed, and stared at the doll until he fell asleep. He placed a hand over the doll unconsciously and dreamed of Sakura.


Yep, Sasuke's birthday is over! Sorry for the late update, I know I said I will update on Sunday but I hadn't finished typing it. Wow, this chapter is like ten times longer than my last one. Well anyways hope you enjoyed it!