Disclaimer: same as always: don't own so don't sue or else the boogey man will come to vist you

Sakura woke up refreshed and relaxed. After getting dressed she walked out of her home and headed to the Akimichi compound. Meeting Chouji along the way the two chatted.

"So where were you heading to before you saw me?" Sakura asked.

"To get you."

"Ah. You didn't have to."

"Ah, but I wanted to. chip?"

"Arigato."

The two munched on the BBQ chips. Finally they arrived at the Akimichi compound. Sakura's eyes went wide as she saw how beautiful it looked. There were numerous gardens, vegetable and plants. she saw a pond of koi fish and a few training grounds.

"Wow, this is beautiful." Sakura said.

"Really? I prefer the trees in the back and the vegetable garden. I dislike the fish."

"Why?'

"When I was little I fell into the pond and the fish started to attack me, so I stay clear of it."

"Really? Wow, I never thought that you would have done that."

"Eh, it was Shikamaru's fault, I tripped over him as he napped near the pond."

"So like shikmaaru." laughed Sakura.

"You have a nice laugh."

"Eh..." Sakura blushed slightly. "Arigato, I like your smile, and the food you bring."

The two laughed as they made theri way to the back yard to see four other firls also taking part to see who will become the next Mrs. Chouji Akimichi.

"Hey Chouji!"

"That's Uncle Choiki." Chouji said. "Ohayo uncle."

"So this is the little lady that will also fight for your hand in marriage." the man laughed.

Chouji blushed.

"Wow, usually that's what happens when the men fight for the woman's hand in marriage. Never thought I would live to see the day that it switched." Sakura giggled. "Don't worry Chouji, whoever wins will be a lucky girl, after all, your really sweet."

"Chouza! I think we should just cancel this whole thing and announce Sakura as the winner!" Choiki said, laughing some more.

"Uncle!"

"Sorry Chouji, but she's a keeper." winked the older man.

"Sorry 'bout that Sakura." Chouji said, blushing.

"I don't mind. I'm liking your family so far. I haven't had a good laugh since...since my parents died actually." Sakura said.

"Your parents are dead?'

"Yeah, they died during the attack from Orochimaru and his group during the attack. My mom was a retired ANBU and my dad was an ANBU captain. My dad was one of the ANBUs that was up on the roof with the Hokage when the attack hit. My mom was called to the front gates when the giant snakes of Orochimaru attacked."

"Wow, I'm sorry, I didn't know."

"Ile, it was two years ago, I cry sometimes, but my parents wouldn't have been happy if they found out I was spending most o my time mourning their death. Besides, this is what being a ninja is all about."

"Wow, you're smart and brave."

"Not really, I froze during the second part of the chunin exams."

"The one when we were in the forest of Death?"

"Yeah, the first time we were anbushed by another tema, I just stood there, being useless."

"Don't worry, you're not useless. Besides, didn't you kill Kabuto?"

"Yeah, but that was because he was in a weakened state."

"It doesn't matter, you killed Orochimaru's most faithful minions, that is something, especially when you were only thirteen and he was using Orochimaru's summon."

"Yeah, I was so glad that Tsunade shisou taught me the basics of summoning and gave me my own summoning scroll, Kura was helpful too."

"Kura?"

"My Inner. Only Haruno's have Inners. I thought I was going crazy when I first found out about Kura, but my parents told me about how the Haruno's are the only clan that have an Inner."

"Was Kura the one that made Ino get out of your mind during the Chunin exams?"

"Yeah, it isn't the best idea to get in my head or make Kura come out, she's like a more outgoing person and takes fights seriously and will kill with out hesitaton if needed."

"Ah, I hope I never be on the receiving end of Kura."

"Yeah, even I'm sometimes afraid of her."

"Sakura-san, please come over here, we need to get you fitted for a kimono that you'll wear to any parties that occur during the time that this thing is going on for." a lady said.

"That's my mom, Chiaki."

"Hai chiaki-san. See you later Chouji."

"Bye Sakura-san."

Chouji left to get more chips and head over to where his team would be meeting that day.

'I hope Sakura will be the one to win. She's really nice and she doesn't judge me by my looks. Or what I eat.' Chouji thought.