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Hey there everyone! I sincerely apologize for not updating for so long! It's all thanks to school but since it's summer I finally got the chance to update. And I know this chapter is not that long but I promise that the next one shall be at least 2000 words and I promise that you won't have to wait 6 months for an update... And thank you everyone for the great reviews! I promise I'll start answering them since I just recently discovered the 'Reply' button. So, onward!
A deep sigh escaped Sakura's delicate lips as her mother brought her breakfast to bed, "Mom, I swear. I'm fine!"
"I know, I know but I can't help but worry about you. I am your mother." Replied the older woman as she placed a tray of food on the dresser beside the emerald-eyed teen.
Kari, who was seated next to Sakura, smiled brightly at the pink-haired girl, "Enjoy it. I wish my mom would do that for me.. But no.. she'd say 'I don't care if your back's broken or you got your legs amputated, get off your lazy butt and get your own food if you're so hungry.'"
Sakura's mother chuckled as did her daughter just as Itachi's mother entered the room. "Sakura-chan, I think it would be best if Itachi drove you home since you should rest for the rest of the day while also Itachi has homework that he needs to complete."
"What about you and my mom?"Asked Sakura as she began to eat the food her mother had brought for her.
Sakura's mother smiled as she replied, "We'll take the train."
Naruto gaped at Hinata's house, his eyes wide as saucers and his mouth hanging open. It was the biggest house.. no.. make that mansion he had ever seen. A large gate that surrounded the property to keep trespassers out and the lawn was a vibrant shade of green, the grass perfectly cut. "Wow..." Muttered the stunned boy as he made his wat towards the gate. There was a red button, which Naruto pressed, and a speaker phone on the gate.
"Yes, what business do you have here?" Inquired an male voice coming from the speaker.
"Ahh.. I'm here to see Hinata-chan." Answered Naruto.
"Come in." There was a 'click' sound and then the gate opened automatically.
The blond boy walked inside and jumped up, being startled slightly when the gate slammed closed behind him. He walked towards the front door while observing the outside of the house, 'I can't believe Hinata really lives here...'
The front door opened just as he started walking up the front steps. There was a butler standing on one side who welcomed him, "Hinata-sama is up in her room which is on the second floor, third door to the left."
"Ahh... right. Thanks." Naruto muttered as he followed the butler's directions and headed towards Hinata's room.
Neji glared hatefully at his phone as Tenten's answering machine came on for the tenth time. He had been trying to call her all morning since Neji knows Tenten gets up early but today the girl was not answering. 'Where the hell is she...'
"Hinata-chan.. eh.. Neji, what are you doing in Hinata's room?" Naruto asked as he stood in the doorway, confusion visible on his facr.
Neji's eyebrow twitched as he wondered how the hell Naruto passed first grade, "Her room is third door to the left not to the right."
"Oh. Right! I knew that! Uhh... Later!" And Naruto ran out of Neji's room and in the right direction towards Hinata's room.
Shikamaru exhaled deeply as Temari calmly explained to him exactly what they were supposed to do, detail by detail. 'So, troublesome.' The lazy teenager thought while partially listening to Temari speak and partially daydreaming.
"So, we're going to work on this everyday for the remainder of the week, got it?" Said the blond girl that was seated on Shikamaru's bed.
"Whatever."
Her azure eyes narrowed into a glare directed at Shikamaru, "Don't 'whatever' me, pineapple head."
"Troublesome PMSing women." Muttered Shikamaru as he stretched out on the floor.
A vein popped on Temari's head as her eyebrow twitched madly before she lunged at Shikamaru, pinning the boy to the ground with his hands pinned above his head while Temari's face was mere millimeters away from his.
Shikamaru stared up at Temari with wide eyes as she spoke, her breath tickling his face.
"Listen here. Do not anger me, pineapple. I try to be nice but you make it difficult. So, you be good and listen to me and I won't be acting like I'm PMSing. Understood." Temari whispered angrily, the last part being more a command then a question but before the boy could respond..
"Shikamaru, I brought you and.. your.." His mother's voice trailed off as she saw her son pinned on the ground by a girl, her face not too far from his own. His mother sighed softly, shaking her head as she turned around and exited the room, "Remember to use a condom."
Both Shikamaru and Temari were staring at the door wide-eyed, thinking the exact same thing, 'Did it really like we were gonna..'
Naruto's back leaned against Hinata's door, while the blond blushing so hard his head looked like a tomato with yellow spikes sticking out of it. 'I should've knocked, I really should've knocked..'
What had happened was this, Naruto ran to Hinata's room and opened it without knocking just as Hinata was changing, so she was only in a bra and panties. Hinata shrieked while Naruto ran out of the room and slammed the door shut.
'Baka! Baka! Baka!' Thought Naruto, his cheeks still tinted red. He let out a sigh just as the door behind him opened, causing him to almost fall backwards onto the ground but thankfully he didn't.
Hinata still blushing lightly as well, now fully dressed and not looking at Naruto.
Naruto looked away from Hinata as he rubbed the back of his head, still embarrassed from walking in on her as she was getting dressed, "Hinata-chan.. I umm.. I'm sorry about that.. I should've knocked."
The shy girl shook her head lightly before focusing her gaze on Naruto, "It.. It's fine Naruto-kun... L.. let's start the project now, shall we?"
Naruto nodded as he walked inside Hinata's room and the pair began working on their project.
Several hours later, Itachi and Sakura finally arrived at her house. The pink-haired girl got out the car after Itachi had stopped in front of her house. She heard the engine turn off and turned around to see the Uchiha boy getting out of the car, "What are you doing?"
"Walking you do your door." Replied Itachi as his gaze landed on the pink-haired girl, causing Sakura to blush lightly and mumble, "You really don't have to."
"I want to."
"Alright."
The two walked side by side to Sakura's door, stopping in front of it as Sakura got out her keys from her pocket, fumbling with lock for several seconds before it finally opened.
Emerald met onyx as Sakura looked at Itachi, smiling lightly, "Thanks for the lift. I'll see you later." And just as she was about to go inside..
"Wait. One more thing."
Sakura stopped and turned around, her eyes widening as Itachi's lips suddenly pressed themselves against her own before quickly pulling away.
A slight, barely visible smile appeared on Itachi's face as he stared at her, "I'll see you later, Sakura-chan." With that said, he turned around and walked back to his car, leaving the girl practically speechless.
She smiled lightly before turning around and walking inside her house, closing the door behind her. 'He's pretty sweet...' After hanging her coat and taking off her coat, she glanced at her answering machine and she noticed that she had 10 new messages. 'May as well listen to them.'
She pressed the play button and the messages started
"Hey, Sakura. It's umm.. Sasuke. Look, just call me when you get back. Alright? Bye."
Sakura blinked, 'Sasuke-kun called?'
"Hey, Saku, Temari here. I won my tournament against pineapple head and now he's my slave. Fun, ain't it? So if you need anything, anything at all, my willing slave will get it for you. Later."
A sweat drop formed on Sakura's head, 'Only Temari...'
"Hey.. It's Sasuke again.. I want to start this project soon.. so call me..."
'He called twice?' Now that really surprised Sakura but then again, he was her partner so she just shook it off as hm wanting to get this project over with.
"Neji here. Sakura, what's Tenten's cell phone number? Call back."
'And Neji too? He wants Tenten's number.. Strange...'
"Congratulations, you have just been selected for our monthly drawing. You have won tickets to the Bahamas. Call 1-800-898-8987 to get your tickets."
'Whatever...'
"Naruto here! Hey, Sakura-chan, I'm calling from Hinata's house.. And how do you tell a girl you're sorry for walking in on her while she was getting dressed? Call me!"
"Perv..." Muttered Sakura as she clicked next message.
"This is the great Ino calling to laug--"
Sakura quickly pressed next message.
"Ugly big fore headed girl! Haha! So big that--"
'Damn Ino. Next message'
"Don't you think you can escape me that easily--"
Sakura glared at the phone, 'Please no more messages from her...'
"Hey, Sakura... It's Tenten.. I wanted to ask if you wanted to go to the mall tomorrow. Call me whenever you can. Bye."
Sakura stared at the phone. So, tomorrow it was either go to the mall or go to Sasuke's house. A few days ago, she would've picked Sasuke's house hands down but not now. She picked up the phone and pressed number 3 for speed dial.
"Hello?"
"Hey Tenten-chan. It's Sakura. What time do you want to go to the mall tomorrow?"
"Well, since tomorrow is a holiday so there's no school, I was thinking you, Temari-chan and me could meet around noon?"
"Perfect. I'll meet you by Best Buy, alright?"
"Alright. See ya then."
"Bye." And with that Sakura hung up the phone.
I know, I know. Short. But I really wanted to save the mall date and jealous Sasuke for next chapter and I also wanted to get this chapter up as soon as possible.. So yea.. I should be able to update a couple more times before the end of summer so expect Chapter 6 to come out soon. Until then, Ja ne and please review!
