Chapter Eight: Date Tonight, Date Tomorrow.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto… although, I DO own my hair… and my hair bands… and OMG IT'S A TURTLE!! (wtf?)

A/N:

YAY! The fluffiness has returned to the story!!

Sasuke and Manami sittin' in a tree

K-I-S-S-I-N-G!!!!!

Sasuke and Manami: SHUT UP, UNKNOWN!

Aww… They even speak at the same time…

First comes love, then comes the marriage then comes the baby in the baby carriage

(Or something likes that)

Sasuke and Manami: M-M-Marriage?! B-B-Baby?! (Manami faints)

Sasuke: Manami? Manami?! (Sasuke holds Manami tightly) Daijobu ka?

Me: AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

Manami: I-I'm okay, Sasuke… (Hugs Sasuke gently)

Me: WHOA THIS IS BETTER THAN A SOAP OPERA!!! (Cause it's a fan fiction! Hehe)

(Sasuke and Manami slowly move forward into a kiss until I come in between them and they end up kissing my cheeks)

Me: You guys will have to wa-it!!!

HAHAH FEEL THE WRATH OF MY FLUFFINESS ATTACK!! I WILL MAKE YOU ALL SMILE IN THE CUTENESS OF THE FLUFFINESS!!! MWAHAHAHA!! I love you guys! Hehehe!!

Manami's Point Of View

Oh, that author attack?

That didn't really happen. (Thanks a lot, Unknown)

What?

Sasuke and I would really move forward that fast??

I don't think so.

Anyway, back to the story.

"Kotetsu-san!" I said, seeing him talking to my brother. It was nice to see him in some casual wear.

He got off the couch and said, "Manami! I'm here for our date!"

"Oh… our date… right… I forgot about that…" I muttered the last bit under my breath.

"So, get ready!" Kotetsu said.

"R-Right. Excuse me," I said, going up the stairs.

I changed into a long sleeved purple shirt and a white skirt; with shoes of course (I also had some weapons under my skirt, on my thighs, for safety precautions).

I walked downstairs and said, "So, where are you taking me this time?"

He chuckled. "I'll be taking you for dinner,"

I rolled my eyes. "It better be good,"

He nodded. "It will,"

Then, we walked out of the door.

Kotetsu took me to a restaurant and we talked, like stuff you do on a date.

As we were eating, out of the ordinary, he asked, "Since, Sasuke is back, do you… love him?"

I glanced at him and felt a bit of heat rush to my cheeks. "No… I mean… Oh, I don't know!"

"Manami, you should know that I'll be there for you, through thick and thin. Don't worry about hurting my feelings. I went on this date for fun. You make me happy and have a great time… But I'd rather have you happy than myself," Kotetsu sighed.

"What makes you think I'm not happy?? I'm happy; completely happy. I don't know what you're talking about," I laughed nervously

"You look like you just swallowed a sock," Kotetsu smirked. "You've looked so miserable since the beginning of this date,"

"Sorry, it just that… I can't seem to get him out of my mind…" I mumbled.

Kotetsu chuckled. "I wouldn't worry about it. If I were you, I'd run over to Sasuke's house right now, and ask him out,"

"I already asked him out," I murmured.

"So, where is he??"

"The date's tomorrow, baka,"

"Oh, I see…"

I smiled softly and said, "Kotetsu-san, this is a date that's between you and me. Let's try to enjoy it,"

He grinned. "You know, for a kid, you ain't so bad,"

I smirked. "Do you enjoy sucking up to me?"

He smirked back. "I do from time to time,"

I rolled my eyes whilst smiling.

-x-x-x-x-

Kotetsu dropped me back at my house at 10:30.

We were at my door and Kotetsu ran a hand through his hair. "I guess this is… goodnight?"

I nodded. "I guess so,"

I was finding my keys and glanced at Kotetsu. He was blushing.

"Kotetsu-san, daijobu ka?" I asked.

He looked up. Gosh, I'd hate to admit it, but he looked adorable. So helpless. Like a puppy. Who just peed.

Weird, I know, especially to the thought that I shouldn't be thinking that way about my date.

"Well, I mean… You don't have to… uhm…" Kotetsu stuttered.

I blinked. "You mean… a goodnight kiss…?"

He blushed a deeper red. "Y-You don't have to! I mean, I know you like Sasuke! I don't want you to be pressured,"

But the word "pressured" barely got out because I kissed him gently on the cheek.

He stood there wide-eyed. "N-Nani? I told you not to kiss me!"

I smiled. "I know,"

I opened my door and went inside.

Neji was inside and was holding a bouquet of roses. "Manami, nani kore (What is this)?!"

I blinked. "Uhm… A bouquet of roses?"

"WHY DID SASUKE SEND THIS TO YOU!?!?" Neji yelled.

"I didn't know!" I said, taking the flowers from him.

There was a note. I read it and I smiled.

Manami,

I know I should give these to you on our date, but… Uhm… I guess I just wanted to give these to you now. Once again, I am sorry for… leaving you for power. I know it was a stupid thing to do, and I'm really sorry. You're probably wondering what we're gonna do for our date. Well, that's for me to know and for you to find out. I don't know what else to right here, but uhm… have a great night and… sweet dreams.

-Sasuke.

I ignored my brother's continuous nagging about boys and went up to my room.

I placed my flowers in a vase, on my bedside table.

I stared at it for… the longest time.

I did my evening routine and soon enough, I went to bed.

-x-x-x-x-

The following day, I got out of bed at 4am and got ready for training.

I didn't wear my ANBU uniform though; I just wore my black halter dress and etcetera.

After I ate breakfast, I walked to the training grounds.

I wasn't surprised to find Sasuke leaning over the bridge.

He turned his head to me and gave me a small smirk.

I walked over next to him. "Yo,"

He nodded. "It's not surprising that Naruto and Sakura aren't here yet,"

"Un, just like old times," I murmured.

It was silent after that. Then, I decided to talk a bit more.

"What rank are you now, for Konoha?" I asked.

"I saw the Hokage yesterday. She told me to do this test. I did it, and she ranked me as a jounin," Sasuke said.

I patted his back. "Congratulations, Uchiha, and now you're at the same level as Kakashi,"

He chuckled softly. "I guess so,"

"So…" I mumbled.

"Uhm…" Sasuke mumbled.

"You still a cold jerk?" I asked.

He looked at me. "No,"

"Well, towards Naruto, you seem like it,"

"I always act that way towards him. If I act nice, he'll go nuts,"

"Prove it,"

As if on cue, Naruto came running to us. "Manami-chan! Sasuke!"

"Here's your chance, Sasuke," I said.

"You called me by my first name," Sasuke said.

"So?"

"I remember that if you called me by my first name it means that I've gained your trust,"

I stayed silent for a moment and looked at my ex-lover. "I didn't think you'd have the guts, Uchiha,"

"How long are you going to call me by my last name, Manami?"

"I'll call you by your first name when you've gained my trust,"

"Oh. I guess so," I said.

Sasuke smirked. "Now that I've gained your trust, you'll be able to talk to me without feeling awkward, right? Because you know what it means when you talk to people and you feel awkward, it could be possible that you're in love,"

I felt a little bit of heat rush to my cheeks. "I… I see, uhm, anyways, prove that Naruto-kun is going to go nuts,"

Sasuke walked towards Naruto, with a big fake smile, and said, "Ohayo Gozaimasu, Naruto, it's wonderful to see you here,"

Naruto gawked at him. "S-S-Sasuke's nice to me?! SASUKE'S NICE TO ME! OH MY GOD, SASUKE'S BEING NICE TO ME! OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!" He ran around in circles.

Sasuke smirked at me.

I sighed and rolled my eyes. "Okay, your point taken,"

I sat on the railing on the bridge and sighed. Life can be boring.

Naruto noticed me and sat beside me. "Daijobu ka, Manami-chan?"

I blinked at him. "Yeah, why do you ask, Naruto-kun?"

"You look kind of depressed," Naruto said.

I smirked. "I just feel I little queasy. That's all,"

Naruto smirked. He leaned closer and whispered in my ear, so I could only hear, "You could possibly be lovesick… because of Sasuke,"

I scooted away from him slightly, saying, "N-Naruto-kun, I have no idea what you're talking about, uhm… why don't you go and talk to Sasuke for a bit?"

Naruto frowned but then grinned. "Okay, Manami-chan, whatever you say…"

He walked over to Sasuke. He can be confusing sometimes. He frowns, he smiles. Weird.

Sasuke's Point Of View

Naruto walked over to me and said, "Yo, Sasuke, your girlfriend said she's a bit queasy. Go and look after her,"

I looked at him. "Number one, Manami's not my girlfriend --"

"Notyet, Sasuke," Naruto grinned.

I rolled my eyes. "And second, she's completely fine. I mean, look at her. She's… Wait… she doesn't look alright,"

"Told you!" Naruto said.

I ignored him and stood in front of Manami. "Daijobu ka, Manami?"

"Hai, why do you ask?" She replied.

"You look… queasy," I said.

"Oh…" She looked over my shoulder and glared at Naruto. "Did Naruto-kun tell you?"

"Yeah,"

"I'm fine now,"

I shrugged. "Whatever you say, Manami,"

Manami got off the rail of the bridge and brushed herself off.

Naruto's Point Of View

Sasuke and Manami were talking. It was pretty obvious I was trying to get them together again. I hope.

I had thought of a great idea, because Sasuke was right in front of Manami.

Too easy.

I ran behind Manami and pushed her onto Sasuke.

Unfortunately they both tripped. Fortunately, Manami had stumbled onto Sasuke, making her go on top of him.

JOB WELL DONE!!

Manami suddenly blushed when she realized what position she was in. Sasuke did too.

I disappeared in the bushes to give them a little bit of time.

Manami's Point Of View (A/N: Sorry for the whole changing view to view)

I had landed on top of Sasuke.

AWKWARD!

I blushed. I turned my head to glare at Naruto but he wasn't there.

"Meddling Matchmaker," I muttered.

I turned to look at Sasuke. "Etou… Daijobu ka?"

He nodded. "I'm fine,"

I noticed he was blushing as well.

I chuckled. "Your face is so red,"

Sasuke went redder. "It's not my fault. I can't help it,"

I nodded. I was just about to get up until Sasuke placed his hand on the back of my waist making me stay on him.

"Sa-Sasuke…?" I whispered.

"Please… Let me stay here for now…" He then hugged me tightly. "I've missed you so much,"

My face was boiling at least I think so. "Sasuke…"

I could feel his warm breath on my neck.

"I'm so sorry, Manami. I can never forgive myself for what I did to you," Sasuke mumbled.

I slowly leaned up and looked at his face. "I already forgave you,"

"But Manami…"

I slowly leaned in … I slowly leaned in to give him a kiss I yearned for so long.

I was only centimeters away from his lips. I could feel his warm breath on my lips.

Then…

"Hm? Nani Kore?" A voice said above us. Judging by the voice, they were probably smirking.

We looked up.

"Kakashi-sensei?!"

GOMEN, GOMEN, GOMEN!! I'm SO SORRY I WASN'T ABLE TO GIVE YOU GUYS ANOTHER CHAPTER LATELY!! UWAH ! GOMENASAI!! So, I tried to put some fluffiness in this one... REVIEW PLEASE !!