Author's Note: Omo~ I am so very deeply truly sorry for the long update. D: It's just that school has been over-the-top hectic and I've been having trouble logging in to my fanfiction account for months now. T_T Here are virtual cookies to all those who have been patiently waiting! I love you guys! :') So without further ado… Chapter 3! Happy reading! ;)

Written on: September 8, 2011

Disclaimer: Naruto and all related characters rightfully belong to Masashi Kishimoto. The tips mentioned in this story are based on 'How to Date a Med Student' by Fox News iMag and can be seen on this site: www (dot) yourtango (dot) com (slash) 200919756 (slash) tips-dating-med-student.

Warning(s): AU.

How to Date a Med Student

Chapter Three

By Zagoorian Athena

3. Accept the fact they will have many affairs. With their books.

Sakura Haruno
Date with Snell and Robbins later! (heart)
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If Sasuke Uchiha was any other guy, he would have probably spit out the coffee he had been so calmly sipping while checking his Facebook account. But because he was… well, him, he didn't and instead just widened his eyes in shock and choked a little bit before reverting back to his normal stoic façade.

His outward appearance was a total contradiction to the inner turmoil raging within him, however, as he suddenly felt woozy at the sight of his girlfriend's status update. He read it one more time, and reread it some more to confirm that he was seeing right and unfortunately, he was.

'Is she cheating on me?' was the first thought that came to his mind, but he realized that she probably wouldn't have announced it in public if she were. He then thought that maybe they were her cousins or something. Besides, what kind of a name is Snell? So he left it at that and continued with what he was doing before his Facebook break.

An hour later, the black-haired business tycoon stretched his back in satisfaction at finally finishing with his work, and opened a tab to his Facebook account again. He was this close to forgetting about Sakura's status when he suddenly saw the conversation the girl in question and her best friend had on the thread of her status.

Sakura Haruno I don't know what you're talking about, pig. :P
Ino Yamanaka HAHAHAHAHA. Does Sasuke even know about this? *snickers*
Sakura Haruno And why on earth would I even have to tell him about "this"? Besides, he'd understand me, anyway. :)
Ino Yamanaka LOL. Never mind. :P Aren't you supposed to be on your date now? =))
Sakura Haruno Yeah, yeah. I'm gonna log out now. Wish me luck on my "date"! :)) :|

Sasuke, mortified as ever, could do nothing but stare at his laptop screen. The conversation, by the looks of it, happened 30 minutes ago which meant that at that exact moment, Sakura would already be with her dates.

He couldn't believe what was happening! After everything they've been through… after years of him patiently staying by her side in spite of all their hardships… how could she just disregard him like that? And "he'd understand me, anyway"? No, he could not understand her. Why was she going on dates with men that he didn't know—foreigners, judging from their names—and announcing it on Facebook without even thinking how he'd feel? What's more is that she didn't even have the nerve to hide it from him.

Sasuke was hurt… no, he was devastated. He couldn't accept what was happening. 'Is this her way of breaking up with me?' he asked himself. 'Has she grown tired of me? Are we spending too little time together? Has she found someone else?' With those thoughts recurring in his mind, he got up from his swivel chair—he was alone in his CEO's office at the moment—and stared at the brilliant view of the city that mocked him from the large glass wall behind his desk.

He looked onwards blankly as the sun set, casting an orange-pink hue to the sky. Too lost in his thoughts, he didn't even hear the double doors of his office open to reveal the loudmouth blonde he called his best friend followed by his frantic secretary who was screaming about 'not being allowed to let him in'. But wanting to be alone at that moment, he turned around and gave a cold glare to the two who were arguing by the door. Upon sensing that he was not in the mood to tolerate any of his antics today, Naruto thus quieted down and left the office without saying another word.

Alone in his office again, Sasuke heaved a sad sigh and turned off his laptop as he prepared to leave the building. He walked to his car as if in a trance, not even bothering to mutter a 'hn' to all those who bowed as he passed by. Once he got in his car, he started the engine and drove off to his home.

A couple of days have gone by and Sasuke had yet to ask Sakura about that certain Facebook status. The fact that Sakura herself hadn't been texting or calling him bothered him so much to the point that he hadn't been going to work since the day he drove home with a heavy heart.

Those days off gave him time to reflect and think about anything he might have done wrong to her. He reasoned that he's always been a good boyfriend: understanding and loyal despite his playboy image before they got together. Sure, he was moody on most occasions, but he was sure that she knew it was simply who he was. And besides, it's not like she didn't have her fair share of quirks. He couldn't count the number of times he got his phone out of desperation to hear her voice but put it back down as soon as he started dialing her number, nor could he tell how many times he picked up his phone expecting the caller to be her only to end up frustrated since it was only his secretary reminding him of his numerous appointments.

How was he supposed to care about work when Sakura was busy dating other men?

Moreover, Sasuke couldn't even believe how depressed he was. He was an Uchiha, for crying out loud!—he wasn't supposed to be hurt, and over a girl no less! His brother, Itachi, had dropped by a few times to remind him of who he was, but no matter what he or anyone else said, Sakura's effect on him was too great to ignore.

Finally, on the fourth day of his self-pitying, he decided to confront her about the situation. He texted her, asking where she was, and she replied with a simple 'home :)', causing him to cringe at how she seemed to be not bothered by this at all.

He arrived at her apartment half an hour later and knocked on her door a few times before it opened to reveal the green eyes that he'd missed so much.

"Hey, you. I haven't heard from you in days. What's up?" she greeted with a warm hug when he walked in. Sasuke stiffened at the contact, not comprehending what to do or why she was engulfing him in her warmth. Sensing his lack of response, she pulled back and gave him a quizzical look.

"Is something wrong?" she asked him cautiously. She knew that Sasuke wasn't usually this silent unless something was bothering him.

At her words, Sasuke erupted inside. She dared ask him what was wrong? A murderous aura surrounded him and Sakura had to take a step back out of fear and worry. He gave her the coldest glare he could muster and asked in an equally-cold tone "So, how'd your date with Snell and Robbins go?"

"…What?" Sakura asked with a really confused yet cautious look on her face, her voice cracking as tears started to form in her eyes.

"Your date," he replied with the last word laced in venom, ignoring how the girl in front him seemed to be on the verge of crying. "Don't play dumb with me, Sakura. Aren't I supposed to understand, after all?"

"What the hell are you… oh. Oh! Oh!" she suddenly exclaimed, the look of fear on her face replaced by one of amusement as she burst into a fit of giggles and realization dawned upon her.

He stared at her, pissed that she even had the gall to laugh at the situation.

She then tried to stifle her laughter for a while before finally calming down and gave him a playful look. She then led him to the couch where she instructed him to sit and wait while she went up to her bedroom to get her "dates". Sasuke could only stare in mortified shock at the thought of what they could have been doing in her room.

A few moments later, he heard footsteps coming closer, but it boggled him that he only heard one set when he assumed he should be hearing three. 'They probably don't have the balls to face me. They're probably scared of what I'd do to their faces for stealing my girlfriend', he thought bitterly.

When he saw Sakura, he wondered why she had two of her textbooks with her when it suddenly came crashing down upon him. Once she saw the look of shocked realization on his face, she grinned smugly and placed the two textbooks on the table in front of him.

"Here," she explained as she sat beside him and pointed to the two hardbound objects. "Meet Snell and Robbins—my "dates"." Sakura then looked at Sasuke expectantly while he processed the information in his head. And when he finally came to a conclusion, he face-palmed himself in embarrassment, causing Sakura to explode with laughter. He hid his face behind his hands as he waited for Sakura to calm down before turning to look at her with an apologetic look.

Seeing the sorry look he had on his face, she instantly stopped laughing and gave him a warm smile before climbing onto his lap and snaking her arms around his neck. On reflex, he wrapped his own arms around her waist and bent down slightly to plant a kiss on her lips. And with that, all the doubts in his mind were erased as they continued their make-out session to her bedroom.

A/N: So… I hope this chapter made up for the long wait. Sorry if Sasuke sort of seemed like a sorry sap in this, but I think it's refreshing to see him with some sort of emotions, don't you think? XD It's about time he started feeling some of the hurt he caused Sakura to go through. :)) Well anyway, hope you enjoyed this chapter! Drop a review, okay? ;)

P.S. Happy World Physical Therapy Day to all those who are studying to become, aspiring to be, or are Physical Therapists. ;) And a special shout-out to my friend, Abi, who's been waiting patiently with you guys for this update. :)) She was the one who reminded me to update so thank her! xD