ne! i can't believe i've written another chappy in such a short period of time (i wasn't lazy!) XD i feel sho accomplished hehe. :ahem: i want sasuke! XD um, enjoy!


Two Bosses

Looking around at her surroundings, Sakura once again concluded to herself that Kano was very, very rich. Just like that Sasuke bastard…

She had been instructed to be picked up by Kano's limo the day after they had made Sakura the secretary. Kano was obviously treating her lavishly. Arriving at his office buildings that morning, Sakura's eyeballs nearly fell out. While Sasuke's place was high-class and expensive, everything was professional and simple. Kano's place on the other hand, was luxurious and posh. Kano obviously didn't spare any expense in making himself feel right at home.

She now sat in a very comfortable couch that was part of an elaborate furniture set in a room specially set apart for special guests waiting. The curtains were made of silky velvet and the tea set on the mahogany coffee table was expensive, specially designed silver. The beautiful grandfather clock in the corner displayed golden hands. Sakura felt kind of out of place and fidgeted uncomfortably.

A knock on the door brought Sakura's attention to the beautifully carved door. Sakura spotted some dark green hair and knew it was Kano. Next he showed his whole head grinning handsomely. Sakura smiled shyly.

"So so so…who have we got here?" Kano said playfully as he came to his full height and went in while trying to balance a tray of coffee in his hands. Today he wore a dark blue suit that made him look even more handsome. It framed his handsome structure beautifully and Sakura, to her horror, found herself blushing furiously.

He sat down right beside her and Sakura smiled nervously. He set out to pour out the coffee and handed Sakura a cup. She thanked him and sipped timidly. Sakura felt like her legs were jelly and even considered the possibility that she would rather be in Sasuke's presence and be angry, rather than be like a blushing schoolgirl in Kano's presence.

Kano excused himself, took out his cell phone and called in someone carrying a huge binder. She left it on the table, bowed and left.

"So, Sakura," he smiled. "I guess I'm kind of your boss now, huh?"

"Hai," Sakura smiled.

"But don't think of it that way, okay? Think of me as your equal," Kano said. "Anything you want, just ask and I'll get it for you. Anything."

While Sakura didn't quite comprehend what he was saying, she nodded.

"Good." Then Kano started explaining everything to her and what she was expected to do. He took her around the building showing her the place, but then assigned a blonde girl to be her guide for the day. He left them in a hurry after that, because he had to tend to an important client. He gave Sakura a peck on the cheek and disappeared. She dropped the huge binder in surprise and shock. Did he…did he…just kiss me on the cheek…? She didn't have enough time to scold him or do whatever because he left so quickly. Sakura looked to the girl, and the girl only looked at her with a not so friendly look. Sakura decided to try her best to push it to the back of her mind and deal with it the next time she saw Kano.

"So…are you Kano-sama's girlfriend?" the girl asked, her voice filled with envy.

Sakura blushed and answered clearly, "No…um, hehe. Ano, doesn't Kano-kun, I mean, Kano-sama already have a girlfriend..?" Sakura wanted to hit herself for asking, then quickly said, "Nevermind."

The girl answered anyway and said, "No, he doesn't."

"I see," Sakura said.

Sakura went to her office room and the girl went back to her desk, which was right outside. Wow…I get a room! With an awesome view too! Sakura peered out of her big, squeaky-clean windows and saw the harbor and all the boats. She could enjoy the big blue sky and the busy bustling store filled street in a distance. There were flowers at her window and Sakura could tell that Kano bought them himself. They were beautifully arranged branches of Sakura flowers with expensive silk ribbons and binding.

As she leaned back in her big, comfy leather seat, someone stood at her door. The person cleared his throat and knocked once on the door. Sakura quickly sat upright in her chair and Sasuke came into view. For just one moment, Sakura was breathless. He stood looking at her, with one hand in his pocket and the other holding a package. Staring into his dark eyes and handsome face, a strand of his hair fell into his eyes and she watched it painfully, wanting to move it out of his face. The tension in the room was so thick; she wanted to hide behind it. She opened her mouth to say something, but no sound came out.

He said nothing either. Sasuke just went up to her desk and left the package on the desk, then left. Sakura sat staring absentmindedly at the package. Her right hand was the first to move…slowly to the package. She poked the package, just testing to see if it was a bomb or not. Well you never know about that…

A box of expensive Godiva chocolates fell out. Sakura stared at it speechless. Sasuke bastard…Sasuke bastard bought me a pack of chocolates…? For my…first day…here? Sasuke bastard does have a heart!

Sakura got up and quickly went to find Sasuke so she could thank him. As she stepped out of her office, she saw a dark figure disappear inside the elevator. She ran and got to it just as the doors were closing. In the crack between the closing doors, she saw Sasuke looking at her. She whispered arigato and he looked away. Her eyes rested on the closed elevator doors and then at the Godiva chocolates in her hand…