Sakura Petals
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
A/N: Here it is! The chapter I've been promising you that's on Christmas Eve. Hope you like it!
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Chapter 9
Sakura's Secret Mission
The weekday came and Sakura was so excited. She skipped merrily to her seat, the braceltet clinking as she walked. She sat down and took out her notebook and pencil. She investigated at the couple sitting next to her.
'They're talking about if they had any homework,'
'Well you can tell that their relationship is that they're just ordinary classmates.'
'Have those people have no feeling?! Ino and I will definitely get this sorted out.'
'You can talk to Sayaka at the club activities period. And the boys can talk to Sai.'
'That's a brilliant idea me!'
'Well, I am a genius and all.'
First period passed and then they got to the promising priod. She walked over to Sayaka who was just putting on her head gear.
"Konichiwa Sayaka!" Sakura greeted.
"Sakura, Konichiwa." Sayaka simply said back.
"Do you want to talk at lunch?"
"Okay." She then continued putting on her headgear and walked away to practice her swings.
Sakura got her phone out and sent a text to Ino saying that step one was complete. Ino read text and then sent a text to Naruto to do his role. Naruto received the text and did what he was told to do.
"Nee, Sai, can we talk at lunch."
Sai stopped swinging his shinai.
"Why?"
"Don't worry; I just want to talk to you about something."
"Okay."
Naruto then ran back to the corner and sent a text to Ino that the plan was successful. Ino cheered as she read it.
"Good. Now everything is perfectly going into place." She grinned, entwining her fingers.
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Lunch came and Sayaka went with Sakura to the cherry blossom tree. They sat down and started opening their bento.
"So what did you want to talk about?" Sayaka asked, putting sushi into her mouth.
"I know this is personal but do you like Sai?" Sakura asked eagerly.
Sayaka blushed and turned the other way.
"Ah! So Ino was right!" Sakura cheered.
"W-why do you want to know about it anyway?"
"Reasons unknown but my mind is trying to answer them."
They carried on eating like nothing just happened.
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Naruto sat on one of the picnic tables just outside the football fields. Sai joined him, following Neji, Sasuke and Shikamaru who knew about the plan. They started eating until Naruto asked something so sudden.
"Sai, do you like Sayaka?"
"W-w-w-what's got that to do with you?" Sai asked blushing furiously which meant yes.
It was obvious to Naruto so he retreated from that question.
"Nevermind."
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The end of the school day came. Sakura and Sasuke didn't have any practice so they went to Sakura's house for a meeting.
"Naruto, you report." Ino asked seriously.
"Yep. He totally likes her." Naruto said simply, resting his chin on his hand.
"Okay, so they both like each other." Tenten explained to herself, pointing directions with her chopsticks.
"This is perfect! Now all we have to do is to try and get them together." Sakura spoke.
"Neji, any upcoming dates?" Tenten asked her boyfriend.
"Tomorrow's the end of the second trimester." He pointed out.
"What if we invite them to some party and get them both together!" Naruto suggested.
"Actually… that's not a bad idea." Ino said.
Naruto cheered. It was the first time since anyone took his ideas. They planned it for a few more hours until they settled to it.
"Okay, so we invite them to my house for an 'end of trimester' party. We try and get them both in the garden and lock the door for an hour until and then unlock the door. Plus we'll also convince them to try and confess with each other." Sakura announced at the end of the meeting.
They got the plan planted into their heads and went back to their homes. Sakura did her normal routine and sat under the cherry blossom tree.
'Okaa-san, Otou-san and Onii-san in heaven,
We are trying to get Sayaka and Sai together since they both love each other. I love doing this as a job. Oh yes, I almost forgot to ask Sayaka about the part-time job. I will call her over the holidays to ask her. So far we are getting the plan into action tomorrow. You might hear them if they sit under the cherry blossom tree. I have wonderful decorations when its night in the garden it will look so romantic. I will start to practice kendo now. I have already finished my homework when my friends came to my house for a meeting. I have been improving doing my strikes. See you tomorrow.'
Sakura waited for the wind to drift off any remaining petals that were suspended in mid-air. She then ran inside to the hall.
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The next day finally came. Sakura skipped into the school gates and found the gang chatting in a circle in class. Sakura walked up to them.
"Ohayo, Sakura-chan!" Naruto greeted.
"Are you ready to do the first step?" Ino asked.
"Well, it's a bit scary going alone to tell them." Sakura said fiddling with her fingers.
"I'll go with you!" Tenten and Naruto rose.
They walked to the couple, sitting at the back of the class.
"Sayaka, Sai, do you want to come at my house tonight for a party?" Sakura smiled.
They just sat there, thinking about it.
"Don't worry nothing's wrong with going. It's just a party because we're all friends now!" Naruto smiled aswell.
"It won't hurt to come right?" Tenten added, trying to hold the evil laugh.
So they nodded, not knowing what they had in store for them.
"Okay then we'll see you at 7 at my house." Sakura said, slipping a piece of paper at the desk which had her address.
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It was now lunch; Sakura didn't have any practice so it was a perfect time to talk to Sayaka. The girls went with Sayaka and the boys went with Sai.
They sat under the cherry blossom tree and started talking about Sakura's party.
"Hey should we get dates for the party tonight?" Ino asked suddenly.
"Well I'm already going with Neji." Tenten said dreamily.
"Are you going with Naruto, Hinata?" Ino asked.
Hinata nodded proudly. She still had no idea that Sakura and the others actually got them together.
"Going with anyone Sayaka?" Ino turned her head at the dark brunette girl.
"No." She said innocently with a hint of suspicion.
"Well at least have fun with someone with you know, someone you like in the group." Ino kept going.
"Well I would hang out with you lot-"
"No we meant a guy."
Sayaka paused. Their grins turned into evil smirks.
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"It's great that you're going with Sayaka to the party!" Naruto said aloud.
"Who said I was going with her?" Sai asked suspiciously.
"So you hate her?"
"No."
"So you like her?"
"Who told you to ask my personal opinions?" Sai got really irritated and blushed a bit.
The boys smirked evilly. They didn't ask anymore questions.
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Six o'clock in the evening, the gang gathered around to Sakura's house. The original gang came early so that they could revise the plan.
"Okay, so we lock them in the garden for an hour okay?" Ino said.
Everyone nodded. Sakura then ran inside from the garden.
"How's the deco?" Tenten asked eagerly.
"Bea-u-ti-ful." Sakura said.
Tenten and Hinata looked outside to see.
"Sakura this is amazing!" Tenten could be heard from the garden.
They waited for a few more minutes until the two couples would arrive in the scene.
"Sakura, turn up the music! Everyone's here!" Ino yelled at her friend.
Thirty minutes passed and everyone was enjoying themselves. Ino, Tenten and Hinata came up to Sayaka.
"So, are you enjoying the party so far?" Ino asked.
Sayaka nodded obediently.
"Do you know what would make your night even better?" Tenten said evilly.
"What?"
"Confessing that you like you know who." Ino said plainly and happily.
"What?!"
"Oh come on. We turned out alright when we confessed to our loved ones." Ino said.
"Even Hinata could do it too." Tenten added.
"Well…"
"Come on you can do it! We'll be cheering you on!" Hinata smiled gently.
"But when am I going to tell him?"
"When you feel the time is right." Tenten said, patting Sayaka on the shoulder.
"In the meantime, why don't you go out into the garden?" Hinata suggested.
Sayaka walked out. They winked at Sakura that their part was done. Meanwhile while trying to encourage Sai, it was going very well.
"Ah, don't worry buddy. We have something in store for you." Naruto said confidently, patting him on the back.
"Huh?" Sai was a bit confused.
"Just get along with it." Sasuke said pushing him into the garden.
He stumbled outside and gazed at the decorations. He then heard the door lock behind him. He quickly turned around and banged the door. Sayaka came out and joined him too.
"The door's locked!" She said as she frantically tried to open the door.
She then suddenly realised that this was the time that Tenten was talking about.
'Dammit, I'm not ready for this! I can't do it either! DAMN!!!'
They stopped and sighed. Sayaka wore a Dammit-look. Sai remembered what Naruto said earlier.
'Confess when it's only both of you around. It would be great if no-one heard it. Plus good luck if you're confessing now.'
Meanwhile back inside, Sakura and Ino peered through the window. They just saw the couple leave deeper through he garden.
"Okay, let's unlock the door anyway. It would be too cruel if it was and hour." Ino suggested.
Sakura walked up to the door and took out the key. She wondered what would happen to the couple.
'Maybe they're confessing now.' Sakura thought excitedly.
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A/N: Ah, I'm going to let you find out what's happening next. I'm skipping way too much days but at least it's worth it. I will also send the chapter tomorrow. I have decided to update daily so I can type up longer chapters. Reviews are much appreciated and have a very merry Christmas!
(A/N: Okay, so I'm going to be nice again, I'll give you a preview of the next chapter.)
PrEvIeW
The Trip of Revenge
He was just about to run down the hill when the girls pushed Sakura to the side which caused her to tumble into the trees and roll down into the thorn bushes at the end.
"Are –pant- alright-pant-" he called out to her.
"No…" Sayaka said slowly covering her mouth.
"Kazaki Miyako…" She silently called out her name.
(A.N: Those were just pieces of the next chapter. It doesn't mean that I put them together. Or did I?)