3rd POV
As the morning sunlight entered the room, Hinata stretched and swung her legs to the side of her bed. Looking at Ten-ten's empty bed, Hinata could only guess that she was out on her morning run. After completing her morning routine, Hinata began to make breakfast. Just as she set down the last plate, Ten-ten walked into the tiny kitchen.
"Morning Hinata!"
"Good-morning Ten-ten"
Both girls sat down and began to eat.
"Mmm, you know, I'm so jealous of your cooking. If I could cook half as good as you, I'd be set for life. I still don't get why you want to hear screaming children all day than become a chef," Tenten commented.
"You know the answer to that, Ten-ten"
"I know, you love children and want to help those with your background. But isn't that a social worker's job?"
"Need I remind you I have to make money first with a proper job? Cooking is my passion yes, but there are many cooks in the world"
"But not as good as you Hina," Ten-ten cut in. Hinata smiled at her friend and continued eating. She glanced at the clock behind Ten-ten and made a tiny noise. Looking at Ten-ten she said,
"Ten-ten, we forgot about our job interview at the cafe outside campus. It starts in thirty minutes!"
"What!?", Ten-ten spun around and looked at the clock and paled, "I haven't even showered. Come on we have to hurry!"
Despite the girls lateness, the owner -Mrs Kamiya- set the girls to work with cleaning and no interview as she was currently under-staffed. Mrs Kamiya left the girls alone at the cafe as she had to see suppliers that morning. Hinata and Ten-ten had been tasked with baking two batches of pastries and opening the cafe come 09:30. Ten-ten seemed unsure but Hinata assured her that they would be doing it together.
"Oh Hinata," Ten-ten whined, "can't I just do the dishes?"
"Ten-ten, we've only made one batch of cupcakes and all you've done is pour the the mix into the tray and give me the ingredients I need. Besides, I thought you liked challenges"
"Combat challenges, not cooking or baking. Whatever, dishes are mine. Forgive me, Hina"
Hinata giggled and turned to mix the second batter. She couldn't help but feel as though they had forgotten something. After putting in the second batch, she took out the freshly baked 10 cupcakes. Hinata added sprinkles to the cupcakes and left them to cool. After that, she aided Ten-ten with cleaning up the kitchen. Finally, Hinata took a look at the time; seeing that it was 09:25, she thought, almost time to open shop.
"I'm going to open the cafe door!" Hinata called out to Ten-ten. She turned on the coffee maker and all other necessary beverage machines. Hinata made one final round of the tables, checking that everything was in place. Satisfied, she walked up to the glass door, flipped the card from 'closed' to 'open' and unlocked the door. Just as Hinata was about to reach the counter when she heard the bell ring, signalling the arrival of the first customer.
Okay Hina, you can do this, she breathed. Hinata whirled around, and walked towards her customer who was seated in a booth at the corner of the cafe.
"Welcome to the Sunny-side cafe, what can I get you?" she asked slowly, glad she didn't stutter. The customer removed the dark shades he had on.
"Black coffee, no sugar, cream or milk. I'm expecting company, so if you have a soda and something to eat on the side ready, that will be great," the young man said. Hinata jotted the order in her book and was off. Showing Ten-ten the order, both set-off with swift motion, one taking out the second batch of cupcakes and the other setting up the order. Ten-ten put two cupcakes off each batch on a plate and placed it on the tray which had the beverages. A bell sound was heard, followed by some shouting and cursing.
Both girls stared at each other and rushed out to find a blonde point his finger angrily at the other teen seated at the table.
"Hey what's going on here?" Ten-ten intervened. Both teens looked at Ten-ten and realization dawned on them that they were not alone. The blonde gained his composure and replied,
"No, just having a friendly conversation with this ba.., uh, my friend here"
"Oh really?" Ten-ten challenged. Hinata touched Ten-ten's shoulder give her reassurance.
"I assume this is your company?" Hinata asked the ravenette. He simply nodded and gestured for his companion to sit down. Hinata grabbed Ten-ten's hand to the kitchen so as to finish the order.
Sasuke POV
As soon as both girls were out of hearing range, Naruto turned to me with a surprised look on his face.
"What is it dobe?" I asked.
"Don't tell me you didn't notice?"
"Notice what?"
"They jumped us or even acknowledged who we are," Naruto replied.
"Don't you see I have my hood up to cover my 'unique' hair? Tch idiot"
However, Naruto's word sunk in. Either these girls were good at acting or they really didn't recognize us. Moreover, I don't know why, but ever since I spoke to the waitress with midnight blue hair, she appealed to me as someone to whom I'd met before. But from where?
"Here's your order"
Almost immediately, I came out of my thoughts and watched as my cup was but in front me. I watched her leave and turned back to Naruto who was half-way through his drink.
"What's the matter with you?" I asked.
"This cupcake tastes weird. I'm washing my mouth of that vile taste," Naruto complained. Ignoring the half-bitten pastry, I the other and tasted it. Hmm, I thought, this doesn't taste bad. I continued to eat the cupcake, with Naruto staring at me wide-eyed. As I was about to speak, the waitress rushed over to our table with a panicked look.
"P..Pardon me," she stuttered, "did you eat the cupcakes with little sprinkles on top?"
Naruto piped up, "Yeah, what kind of cupcakes are those? They had no taste"
"I..I'm ssoo sorry. It was a mistake on my part. See they had no sugar in them and we are terribly sorry"
"It's fine"
Both Naruto and the waitress stared at me like I grew a third head.
"It is?" the waitress asked, her faced adorned with a confused look.
"That's the first sugar-less pastry I've eaten. Please bring two more and have six to-go"
"Of course," the waitress replied and she was gone.
"Well that's a first," Naruto complimented.
"What is?"
"You know, today is just full of crazy. First, these girls are paying no attention to us. Not just that, you're practically enjoying your meal and believe me, you get skeptic and picky about food in places like these"
"Since when were you the observant type dobe?"
"Hey! I can be smart too!"
"Whatever" I smirked, enjoying Naruto's anger. But I have to agree, this morning is full of crazy. Good, fan-girl-free crazy.