Las Vegas
Summary: Eight people meet up in Las Vegas one night only to be stuck with big consequences as the city gets to them and after that one night they may never go back. SasuXSaku, NaruXHina, NejiXTen, ShikaXIno…
Kate: Hey guys! Here's my newest update! It didn't take me as long as I thought...well...probably because I've been putting aside my Church History project...but, oh well! Now, on with the story! Oh, and I don't own Naruto! -tear-
Character Information:
Name: Sakura Haruno
Age: 27
Family: Half-brother Naruto Uzumaki; Mother Tsunade Haruno; Step-dad Jiraiya Uzumaki;
Bio: Sakura has completed college with her PhD and is now the head doctor at Konoha Metropolitan Hospital with her mother Tsunade who is not only a very successful doctor but is in charge of the entirety of the hospital. As a baby her father abandoned her and her half-brother and so Tsunade ended up falling back in love with Jiraiya. They've been a happy dysfunctional family ever since.
Name: Hinata Hyuga
Age: 27
Family: Cousin Neji; Sister Hanabi; Father Hiashi
Bio: Hinata is very shy and so her father's business, 'Hyuga Industries' was given to her cousin Neji because her father thought of him as more of a son than she his daughter. Hinata went to college and graduated with a PhD in Psychiatry and works at the Konoha Metropolitan Hospital with her close friend Sakura as head of the Psychiatry department. She enjoys helping others with their problems and hopes that her high position will prove to her father that she is worthy of the Hyuga name.
Name: Tenten Nara
Age: 28
Family: Cousin Shizune;Fraternal twin Shikamaru; Mother Yoshino; Father Shikaku
Bio: Tenten was trained in the art of martial arts and swords. She opened her own studio and has become one of the best known sword fighters in the world. She makes a very nice living off of her classes and competitions that she enters.
Name: Ino Yamanaka
Age: 28
Family: FatherInoichi
Bio: Although Ino is an only child and her mother is dead, it has only made her that much more driven & successful. She never went to college but has a wonderful career as a model in one of the top modeling agencies and is a professional hostess on the side. Many people admire her for her beauty and the amazing parties she can throw.
Name: Sasuke Uchiha
Age: 28
Family: Brother Itachi; Mother Mikoto; Father Fugaku
Bio: Sasuke graduated from college with a master's degree in business while becoming close friend's with the Hyuga which later helped both the 'Hyuga Industries' and 'Uchiha Corp.' Although Itachi was supposed to inherit the business, it was Sasuke that gained control of it after Itachi told their father that he wasn't interested in the business whatsoever and wished to be a director. So, Itachi went on to become a famous director and Fugaku gave the business over to Sasuke.
Name: Naruto Uzumaki
Age: 28
Family: Half-sister Sakura; Mother Tsunade; Father Jiraiya
Bio: Naruto went to culinary school and once out he opened his own fancy restaurant known as Uzumaki delights. The specialty for his high-class and well respected five-star restaurant just happens to be his favorite food: ramen.
Name: Neji Hyuga
Age: 28
Family: Cousins Hinata & Hanabi; Uncle Hiashi
Bio: His father Hizashi died when he was younger with his mother while on duty at the police department. He was then sent to live with his Uncle Hiashi and two cousins. He was honored to be considered like a son to Hiashi and took pride in the Hyuga business that was given to him. He is close with his cousin Hinata and knows that she never wanted the business to begin with. Neji graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business.
Name: Shikamaru Nara
Age: 28
Family: Cousin Shizune; Fraternal twin Tenten; Mother Yoshino; Father Shikaku
Bio: Shikamaru graduated from college with a master's degree in English and is now an English professor. Much like his sister, he became famous world-wide. He is known for having an IQ of over 200 but is very lazy. He also does his own scientific research that some of his college students like to get involved in.
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Chapter 2: Viva Las Vegas!
All four of the prestigious women had made it on time to the airport and met the four guys in front of the gate. Sasuke had tuned out everyone and did a quick once over when he saw the girls. He assumed that the girl look alike of Naruto was his little sister. Her hair was a lighter blonde and her eyes were a lighter blue, but their relation to each other was unmistakable when she opened her mouth.
"WOOHOO! LAS VEGAS HERE WE COME!"
"Ino, why must you be so loud?"
"COME ON SAKURA, GET IN THE SPIRIT OF VACATION!"
Sasuke's eyes wondered to what he supposed was the friend of Naruto's little sister. He could see the dark circles forming under her eyes. She was obviously in desperate need of this vacation. He noticed her unnatural pink hair and creamy skin; she seemed to possess an odd attraction to his senses.
"I-Ino, you know that Sakura hasn't slept in over 72 hours. The hospital had another emergency last night; she was lucky to even make it home to grab her bags."
"Eh, sorry Saki, I forgot, but, don't worry, you can sleep on the plane!"
"Mmm…"
It seems that the coherency to form complete sentences, let alone single words, had been lost in her sleep deprivation. She felt herself fall onto Tenten, who had been her guide throughout the airport. She was already in a comatose like state and the girls were desperately worried about their friend.
"The boarding for flight 261 has now begun. All passengers in rows 42-28 may now board."
"Oh, Sakura, we're boarding!" Stated the relieved Tenten; her friend needed to sleep.
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They were in Las Vegas! Flashing lights that lit the boardwalk and hotels themed after pirates and other weird things were a majority of what they saw. This place was a place for FUN! Ino was already dying to do stuff and Tenten wasn't far from dropping Sakura and doing the same. Shikamaru was going to go wherever his sister was and Neji was making sure no one touched Hinata while in the crowds. Naruto was worried about his sister, and Sasuke, although he had no clue that Sakura was Naruto's sister, was unnaturally worried about her as well.
"Tenten, when do we get to go play?!"
"Soon, we just have to drop Sakura off at the hotel."
"Ugh, that'll take forever!"
"Umm, Tennie, I d-don't think it's a g-good idea to leave Saki by herself in a strange city."
Sasuke looked at Hinata for the first time since they arrived. She was timid and barely spoke, so, he naturally didn't take much notice to her, but, she had made a very good point. They couldn't just leave the girl by herself. "I'll stay with her. You guys can go on ahead."
"Really, Teme?! That's great because I was starving!"
Naruto began laughing as his stomach grumbled in agreement. Hinata felt her own stomach growl as well, and, although Neji didn't want her to go off alone decided that as long as she was with Naruto that she would be safe. Then Tenten and Ino took off towards the many shops while Shikamaru followed and Neji decided to accompany him which left Sasuke and the tired looking girl.
"Here, let me help you. You shouldn't have come out with us in your condition anyway."
"Sorry…" Her voice croaked lightly as her eyes began to drift shut a bit but then would immediately flutter open. "What would make you come out with them anyway?"
She groaned lightly as she felt Sasuke's arm snake around her waist and support some of her weight. "I…I told them I would." She leaned her head on his shoulder and he almost decided to just carry her back to the hotel but decided that it would look to odd in such a public place. "That's a stupid reason."
They had reached the hotel and Sasuke had checked the both of them in. He decided to carry her up to the room since the place wasn't very crowded and once inside layed her on queen size bed. She had already fallen asleep since she had been in desperate need of it and he had taken to watching her sleeping figure.
'She's beautiful…' He removed the pink locks from her face and allowed his hand to graze down the side of her face and to her neck. Her lips were a soft pink and he couldn't help but to lean his head closer to her. Her scent was captivating to him; the smell of vanilla and crème wafted off her skin. He could feel her warmth radiating off of her because of their closeness. He had propped himself up on his elbow and stared down at her. He had never expected for her to begin to cuddle up to him. 'What am I doing? I'm supposed to be here to make sure she's safe and I'm acting like some sort of creep who stumbled upon her.'
"Naruto…" She was talking in her sleep about Naruto? Sasuke felt something akin to jealousy burning within him. "…you're an idiot." That, was much better.
'So, she thinks the dobe is an idiot as well? Hn, it seems I've found a common ground.'
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The lights were everywhere and the sun was beginning to set. Now was when Las Vegas really came alive! The streets were beginning to crowd, and, Tenten, along with Ino, began to drag the guys to a night club. Neji and Shikamaru both wrinkled their noses in disgust at the vile smell of alcohol once entering the club. The ladies had already grabbed a table and began ordering up the drinks.
"I'm not drinking." Stated Neji with a look of defiance as Shikamaru let out a sigh and agreed to do the same. Besides, who knows what four drunk adults could do in a city like Las Vegas?! "Like Shikamaru likes to say, what a drag! Lighten up guys! Just a few drinks won't hurt!"
Tenten was usually a very persuasive person and with the help of Ino, both guys were miles past tipsy by the time they left the club. Tenten was hanging in the arms of Neji, while, Shikamaru leaned on Ino for his own support as they stumbled out into to 'fresh air'. Tenten and Ino both let out happy sighs as they giggled at absolutely nothing.
"I LOVE THIS CITY!" Screamed Tenten at the top of her lungs as she pulled her hair out of her buns and let it flow in chocolate waves, down her back. She twirled into the street as taxis honked at her and Neji quickly pulled her back into the safety of his arms. He looked up into his warm pearl eyes that reminded her of the clam chowder she ate for lunch…yes, a very random thing to think about at a time like this…but, oh well.
"Tenten, don't scare me like-" Before Neji was able to finish, Tenten had engulfed his lips in a passionate kiss that Shikamaru and Ino couldn't help but gawk at. Ino, feeling quite jealous, turned her ever gorgeous eyes to the man standing beside her. "Shika…maru…" Came her low, lust-filled, voice. His eyes grew panicked when they saw her move closer. Somewhere in his currently intoxicated brain, where his over 200 IQ worked in over time, tried to tell him that this would lead to something bigger…but the feisty blonde never gave him the time to contemplate these consequences as her lips crashed with his. Hormones going into overdrive and intoxicated minds to boot; the night seemed still so young and so they ventured on to new endeavors as the lights danced on, illuminating the darkness.
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They had gone to a fancy restaurant that was advertising an all you can eat ramen buffet. Naruto couldn't resist and Hinata believed that the restaurant would be going out of business if they kept this up. Naruto had already gone through thirty-two bowls and was still working his was through more. Hinata grew nauseated after her second and called it quits then. She smiled affectionately at the blonde, who sat across from her at their secluded table of two, as he engulfed more ramen than man believed possible.
"Now, what we've all been waiting for: COUPLES NIGHT!"
The crowd screamed in excitement and that's when Hinata realized that the place was crammed full of only couples. Her cheeks began to blush a light pink that Naruto had noticed out of the corners of his eyes and thought it to be adorable. He smiled up at her when music started to play and got p while offering her his hand. She thought that it meant they were leaving and was rather disappointed because she was happy to be there with all those people believing that they were a couple. She never expected Naruto to pull her into his arms and begin a slow dance with her on the dance floor.
"Hinata, have I ever told you that you're the most beautiful woman that I've ever met?"
Her cheeks burned a radiant scarlet and she nuzzled her head more into his neck as he pulled her closer to his body. "I believe you have a time or two." Naruto smiled lightly and closed his eyes as he breathed in her scent. She smelt like creamy raspberries and roses; her features, that of the moon. Her fair skin glowed in the radiance of the evening, as her pearly eyes sparkled with delight, and frothy raven locks that any woman would die for. She was the image of perfection in his eyes. "That's good, because, I will never tire of telling you the truth, and while doing so, I'll also have to admit that the simple word 'beautiful' does not do a divine image, such as yourself, justice, when nothing else within this earth can compare to your magnificence. Just being able to see you is an honor in itself."
Her salient pearls, glistening over in tears, delved deep into the sincere sapphire eyes of the man she had always loved. If she be allowed, she would devote all of her life to this man. This simplistic man whom wants nothing more in his life than to please her and neither knew of the others feelings. Their eyes held all of their secrets as their faces began to near…
"Looks like we've found our lucky couple tonight!" Shouted an announcer as he pulled Hinata and Naruto onto a stage.
"W-what's g-going on?"
"Simple my dear, you're getting married to this young man standing next to you!"
"W-What?!" Both Hinata and Naruto sputtered out at the same time as their hearts began to race out of their chests. Then it all clicked into Naruto's head. "Oh, I get it! Eh, don't worry about it Hinata, it's all fake!"
Hinata's face was redder than a chili pepper on a hot summer's day and that's exactly how she felt, like she was in the hot seat. Naruto pulled her over to the podium where a man stood looking like a real priest. Naruto was giddy with excitement as the priest asked if they would like to say vows. "Yes, I would love to say my vows to Hinata."
"N-Naruto…" She felt her heart leap at the thought of what Naruto would say in front the crowd of couples that were actually in the restaurant 'together'.
"Hinata, ever since the day that I first saw you, you've been my moon, because the sun has always been too bright for your supple glow. You've always been so timid, and, so you come out only at night, believing that people can't see you, when in reality, you guide everyone's way with your splendor; illuminating the darkest hours of the day; my day. You are so pure and naïve to the ways of the world, that it almost seems like you're out of reach, when in actuality, if I truly wanted to, I could touch your creamy smooth skin whenever I desire just to make sure that you're not just part of my fantasies. Although I've never told you how much I love you, I'm telling you now, that, if I could, I would conceal you from the world and covet every precious moment that I had with you till the end of my days. Hinata,-" His eyes were filled with devotion for her and his voice completely confident of every word he spoke. "- I love you."
Tears rolled over Hinata's eyes like waterfalls as her heart had never felt so warm before. She couldn't help but wonder… "Naruto, do you- do you really mean it?!" His eyes glittered in hope that she would understand that all of his words were true down to the letter. "I mean all of it. Hinata, if this is real, then I would still marry you right this very second, if you would have me, that is?"
"Yes! Oh, of course Naruto! YES, YES, YES, AND A THOUSAND TIMES YES!"
Naruto couldn't stop his glee as he grabbed her up into his arms that very instant and kissed her delicate lips with his own. The crowed 'awed' at the sight and the announcer gave a slight cough. "Umm, Mr. Uzumaki, this is a real wedding. That's why it's couples night; they come here to get married." Both Naruto and Hinata's cheeks tinted a light pink. "Oh" was all that they could say.
"On with the wedding then!"
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The sun was setting and they had been in the hotel for the better part of the day. Sakura awoke to a man, which she recognized as Naruto's close friend, with his arm wrapped around her waist. She felt herself blush at the incident and remembered her fatigue from earlier and how he had been such a gentleman as to carry her the rest of the way.
"Hey, hey, wake up!"
Sasuke's hazy onyx eyes opened to see the lovely girl that hovered over him. He groaned as he tried to roll over but realized that he couldn't because of what he was holding, almost possessively, in his arms. He immediately let go but wished he hadn't as the warmth dissipated and the cold air rushed over him.
"The sun's beginning to set; we should get up."
Sasuke looked over at the peach colored sky and then gave his usual 'hn' as he tried to go back to sleep, but, realized he couldn't once his space heater jumped out of bed and pranced towards the shower with some new clothes. Only an hour later did he even notice her presence as she walked out of the bathroom, completely ready to see the city. She was donning a short, black, cocktail dress that showed her curves quite nicely. Sasuke was still in his own 'la la' land and was utterly stunned when she came into view. He felt his breath hitch at the sight of her and reprimanded himself for not acting like an Uchiha should; stoic and indifferent.
"You look…nice." He slightly winced at the word 'nice'; there was no better word he could think of while in his partially catatonic state. "Thank you, Ino bought it for me. I had her pack my bags for me because I was working at the hospital till the early hours of the morning, but, of course, she took it upon herself to go buy me a completely new wardrobe. I must say that I'm half-scared out of my mind to see what she got me for pajamas." The thought almost made Sasuke's nose bleed as his head began to build with a warm pressure.
"Are you alright?" He felt like Hinata when Sakura placed her hand over his forehead. She was so close that it took all of his self control not to pull her into his arms. "I think you have a fever…and I have the perfect cure!"
"Hn?" She took that as 'what?' and then went on with her giddy ramblings. "Alcohol! Let's hit the city!"
Sasuke had a really bad feeling about this, but, he couldn't stop himself from going along with whatever she wanted. He ended up making a fool of himself on more than one occasion while on the way to the tavern as he bumped into signs, poles, people, and much more while staring at Sakura. He didn't believe that he really needed any alcohol by the time that they got there; because, he was already drunk off of her and her sweet scent. She was like a drug; way too addictive.
As they arrived at the tavern, the few drinks turned into several, and the several turned into totally wasted. Sasuke knew what he was doing, but, when an Uchiha wants something, he has to have it; and the drunken Sasuke wanted the thoroughly wasted Sakura. He wouldn't remember much about that night, but, his sub-consciousness would…
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Kate: Well, I suppose that that could've turned out better...neh, it's fine the way it is! I like it...I added a little bit more of NaruHina and began the fluff with the others...bleh, I'm not in a fluffy mood...it's early in the morning and I have to drive to school in a bit...-tear- I don't wanna'! -yawn- I wanna' go back to bed...Anyway, tell me what you think of my story! R&R PlEaSe!