What Matchmaking Could Lead To…
Will a guy adored by all women in their campus fall for a geek?
Well, that RARELY happens…
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Everyone knows that. However, I own this NEW fic.
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Just want to plug my NEW Naruto ficlet. It's entitled "Ferris Wheel of Memories". please read it… I'll add something in case I want to… it depends on how people like it.
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Chapter Three: Table for two: The Unexpected
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"How do I look?"
The question lingered in Sakura's mind. She's so nervous and butterflies are on her stomach. She'd love to see Uchiha Itachi once and for all, for he's her idol and crush.
Can't wait any longer… she thought as she got inside their car to go to the restaurant where she's supposed to meet him.
"Are you ready?" Itachi asked Sasuke, who was taking his last glance on the mirror.
"Aye," he answered, pulling his tie to loosen it. "I'm not getting into this. Once that the girl I date melt down like an ice cube, I wouldn't agree to you anymore. Remember that, my dearest brother."
"I swear it wouldn't. Besides, it won't take all of your time. Mom advised me to watch after you as well. Don't you worry too much." He smiled at him. "Remember to smile, my otouto."
"Yeah."
The doors swung open as Sasuke entered the fine dining restaurant. He was surprised that it was a cozy place to be in, and was thankful that she hasn't arrived yet.
She. He has no idea who the girl is, not a single clue about her personality. He just prayed to himself that nothing should go wrong. As the mellow music from the piano played, Itachi watched his nervous younger brother.
"My brother is a simple kid, you know." He was talking to a person beside him. "he is not the type of kid who likes the female attention."
"Well my cousin is not that nerdy at all." A guy with white eyes told Itachi, "he'll learn to like her. I swear to you that, my friend."
"Thanks for introducing her, Neji. You're really responsible." He replied, smiling.
"Of course," his friend answered, "you are the one responsible for me meeting my girl now."
"Yeah, whatever…" Itachi said. "let's just watch…"
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"Here we are now, young miss." The butler opened the door of the car for Sakura. She looked at the restaurant in front of her.
"God, this is sure nice!" she exclaimed, breathing deeply. Okay, Sakura, this is it. she walked gracefully towards the door. Sasuke failed to notice her for he's busy looking at the window.
"Table no. 13? Your date is already waiting, miss." The waitress informed her, as she pointed towards a guy with black hair. Sakura looks around, but cannot even feel Itachi's presence.
"Thanks," she muttered. Where is he?
She sighed. Yeah, Neji, you'll going to pay for this! She stomped her foot and reached the said table.
There she found the most famous guy at her school, seated on that table.
Yeah.
None other than her crush's younger bro.
She felt frozen inside.
He was staring at space, and he seems preoccupied with some deep thought. She found him rather cute in his outfit. He seems simple and gentle to her, that's why she likes him too.
It's not bad after all. She said, I hope Ino catches up both together…
"Hi, Uchiha!" she greeted casually. She smiled at him, unaware on how he'll respond to her.
Sasuke was jaw-dropped, his eyes staring at the girl in front of him.
I know that voice! He thought deeply…
"Haruno?"
"Hey," she said. "I'm so glad to see you here…"
Sasuke became as frozen as an iceberg. What's she doing in here? He tried to look around for Itachi. Don't tell me that she's---
"At first I felt scared about this blind date," Sakura began, "but when I found out it was you, I felt relieved."
Color rose up to his cheeks. He didn't expect a comment like that from a class genius.
C'mon, Sasuke! Say something!
"Uh… I… felt… the same way too…" he staggered.
"That's great!" she answered. "It's a bit awkward if we remain to call each other by our last names,"
"I agree,"
"Let's call each other by first names. Is that fine with you, Sasuke?" she asked.
Sasuke… he thought, "Not bad, Sakura…"
"I guess we'll be enjoying each other's company tonight."
"Yeah."
I hope Itachi will come. Sakura prayed to herself. Or else I won't be fulfilled this night…
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"Uhm, Sasuke? Won't you mind if I ask you something?" Sakura asked after they've eaten dinner.
"Sure, anything, as long as it's not a riddle…" Sasuke said frankly, and it made Sakura laugh.
"Oh, it's not a riddle…" she began. "how about talking about your brother?"
"Itachi?" Sasuke asked. "what about my aniki?"
"Are you close to each other?"
"Yeah. Really, really close." He answered. "Anything wrong?"
"Nothing… what does he like doing?"
"Studying of course," he answered. "I cannot tell exactly if he does sports, but I can say that he is somewhat like you."
"Me?" Sakura blushed. Wow…
"He's a study hard and he's quite stubborn at times. He's willing to help me whenever I am in trouble." He blushed at the thought of the blind date. "And---"
"And?"
"He hates singing," Sasuke grinned. "I beat him up on videokes."
"About his favorite color?"
"He likes red so much. Once, he tried wearing red contacts."
"That's so weird."
"You bet."
"How about food?"
"He prefers spicy food than salty food. That's what we have in common."
"Umm, book he likes to read?"
"Usually Hardy Boys. He has a full collection of that. He also reads Nancy Drew books."
"That's great! I love Nancy Drew!"
"He'll be pleased to meet you, I think."
"You think so? Can I meet him?"
"Yeah. He'll be picking me up later."
"Great!"
Sasuke smiled a bit. He's happy that she's happy, however, the girl seems more interested to Itachi, the genius of all geniuses and the campus matinee, and of course he's expected this to happen. Not all girls like him. That's for sure, but… all girls like Itachi. In addition, his parents are all proud of him.
He sighed, trying to drink the last of the cider.
Life's always unfair.
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Itachi was smiling to his contentment. It's another of his successful matchmaking. Sasuke on the other hand was glad that he survived 2 hours of chat about his beloved brother. Sakura decided to exit for a while, to retouch and to be pretty in front of his aniki. He just wished that he comes late at night so that he'll have more time with Haruno Sakura. Now, he was sure of it. She is his dream girl.
But what can he do if she does not want him?
As soon as she returned, he knew that she grew more beautiful and blooming to a man's sight. Her smile is priceless, and the joy she brought him is valuable. Although the pain searing in his heart can never be replaced by that, he just kept it to himself.
"How do I look, Sasuke?"
"Very… beautiful," he complimented. "M-my aniki should like you,"
I hate that to happen.
"Thanks!"
"Good evening, my brother." Itachi was standing behind Sakura. And Sasuke can't help but gasp a little.
"… and Miss Haruno…"
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To be continued
つづく。。。