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Chapter 2

First Date

Sakura woke up and rubbed her eyes. What time is it? She thought. She got up and looked out her bedroom window to see the sun already high in the sky.

"Damn!" she exclaimed, "I'm gonna be late!"

Today was her first date with Shikamaru. They had been nearly inseparable since that night that he'd found her crying alone nearly two weeks ago. Sakura still felt like she still wasn't quite over Sasuke's betrayal. How long does it usually take to forget one's love? Speaking of Sasuke she hadn't seen him since the day of his treachery. She secretly hoped he was squished flat on a road somewhere. He deserved that for cheating on her. Okay, not really, but Sakura's heart ached.

Sakura again remembered her date and ran to her closet, searching desperately for something to wear. After all, she wanted to look her best for Shikamaru. After wasting at least ten minutes rummaging, she finally gave up and decided on her traditional red outfit. She then showered in record time and got dressed. Now, what to do about my hair, Sakura thought. She decided to leave it down because she thought it looked best that way.

Before she could slip out the front door unnoticed, Sakura was caught by her mother.

"Where are you going Sakura?" Her mother asked. She seemed to already know the answer.

"Umm…I'm going to hang out with Shikamaru."

"Sakura, you'd tell me if something was going on between you two, right?"

"I-I guess s-so."

"Alright, be careful and be home by seven. I need you to help me with dinner tonight. Oh, and bring Shikamaru."

"See you later mom."

Why does mom want me to bring Shikamaru? Does she think we're together or something? Many thoughts filled Sakura's head as she walked to the place where she was supposed to meet Shikamaru, but none crossed her mind more than, Do I want to be with Shikamaru? She decided she didn't know just yet.

Shikamaru was waiting for her.

"You're a little late. Was something the matter?"

"No, I just overslept. I'm sorry," Sakura apologized.

"S'okay. We still have plenty of time to make it to that movie. Unless you'd rather go for a walk or something?"

"That would be nice Shika. How about we walk to the park? There's something I want you to see."

"I'm in as long as you'll be there beside me."

"Oh Shika, you're such a flirty one!" Sakura teased.

"Well, I guess it's just because I'm around you."

Sakura sighed. She just couldn't escape from Shikamaru's romantic comments. They weren't even together and he was saying these things. What would he say to her if they started dating or were married? Of course, fifteen-year-old girls have better things to think about than marriage. Sakura felt that marriage destroys a relationship. Just look at her parents. They were divorced before Sakura was four. Her mother had been left to raise Sakura on her own.

"Sakura."

"Hmm…what?"

"You just zoned out for a minute there. Were you thinking about me?" Shikamaru teased.

"In a way. I was thinking about our relationship. I think you and I both know that we're not just good buddies."

"…You're right. Which is why I'm doing this."

"Doing wha-" Sakura was silenced by Shikamaru's hand. He removed his hand from her mouth and tilted her chin upwards until she was looking right at him. Then he took the plunge and kissed her.

Sakura felt herself kissing him back. She deepened the kiss and Shikamaru's tongue was granted entrance to her mouth. She gradually allowed her tongue to mingle with his. She tasted Shikamaru, and she liked it. She wanted more of the taste that was his. Their tongues danced together for what seemed like forever. But as the saying goes, all good things come to an end.

"Get a room."

Shikamaru and Sakura broke apart to see who had interrupted them.

"Hey billboard brow, long time no see." Sasuke. And Naruto. Sasuke had his hands around Naruto's waist.

"Well look who finally stopped ravaging one another and decided to join the living world. Still cheating Sasuke?"

"Why would he cheat on me? I mean, come on, look at me and then look at yourself. I am much more worthy of Sasuke's love than you ever were," Naruto sneered.

Sakura felt like she had been struck by lightning. Naruto? How could he say those things to her? They used to be such good friends.

"I know what you're thinking Sakura. About us used to being friends and all. I've got news for you. I was never really your friend. I was just using you to get Sasuke."

"That's enough you little boy toy. If you don't shut your damn face, then I'm gonna do it for you." Shikamaru looked really pissed off.

"There's no need for violence," Sasuke said, "it's not like you could beat us in a fight anyway."

Then he and his boyfriend turned and stalked off. As she watched them go, Sakura could have sworn she'd seen Sasuke's hand slip into Naruto's pants, but she could have been hallucinating.

"That was rude," Shikamaru stated.

"You're so cute when you're mad Shika," Sakura giggled.

"So, them two showing up didn't upset you?"

"Why would they upset me? It's not like they mean anything to me. After all, I was never really Naruto's friend, or so he said. Anyway, I'm over Sasuke. It's you who I want to be with now."

Sakura smiled at Shikamaru. She realized that he would walk to the edge of the earth for her, but deep inside, she knew she would never get over Sasuke.