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Okay, relax. I told myself, taking a deep breath as I waited for the elevator to deposit me to the top floor. It's your first day, you're neatly dressed if not trendily, BUT looks don't matter! Go go, Sakura!

As soon as my little pep-talk with myself finished, the shiny doors swished open and I supressed a squeal. I was smart and levelheaded. I did not squeal...except when I was with the girls. I marched forward confidently in my (ugly) heel-less black shoes and neat yellow and green pinstriped skirt that reached...UGH!...mid-calf. That's right, I dressed like a schoolmarm on my first day at work. However, the white shirt inside the matching coat made the outfit rather pretty, and dare I say, professional. The colors were so faded that the outfit wasn't as garish as it once used to be. It clashed a bit with my hair, but on the whole wasn't t too bad.

I reached the large, airy office within minutes and went straight to the wall that seperated Uchiha-sama's office from mine and knocked on the door and opened it a bit. He looked up and nodded. I entered and straightened my skirt nervously.

"Uh...I just wanted to thank you again, for this opportunity, sir. I REALLY appreciate it, a LOT. And-" I began to babble but he cut me off.

"Hn." I did a double take. What the hell does THAT mean? Did he even SAY anything?

"Excuse me?" I asked again.

"HN."

"Did you say something, Uchiha-sama?" I was worried. Was my hearing getting muffled?

"YES. You're welcome and you can GO now." he said, irritation evident in his voice and on his face.

"Ah, 'kay! Bye!" I waved cheerily, smiling like an idiot as I backed out of the room quickly. I bumped my butt into the door and had to turn around to open it.

I rushed back to my office and sat down in my chair. I just made an idiot of myself for the SECOND time in front of my boss! I had to improve things! So, I sorted out my huge table that the bitch before me (Read: Karin) left in a mess. Unfortunately, I was too used to cleaning and sorting things out. In 3 hours, I had answered all the letters, arranged and sorted folders and files, disposed of old nail-polish bottles and even wiped the desk-surface clean. Twice. I sat down and sighed and checked my watch again. I still had 5 hours till the day ended and all my work was done!

"Haruno," I looked up, startled. Nobody knew my name here!

"Hai! Uchiha-sama?" I shot to attention, standing up. He raised an eyebrow.

"Get into my office, I have to give you your job details, which you should have asked for before accepting." he ordered and turned around. I followed him quickly.

"I accept all hours so it's no big deal!" I explained as I scuttled behind him and closed the door. He had been surprisingly courteous and opened the door for me.

"It's not about hours. Look, this job is a messy deal, so if you don't mind, I'll tell you why I chose you." he handed me a few papers stapled together and sat down and rested his chin on his intertwined fingers.

"Alright!" I said confidently. How bad could his reasons be, you know?

"First of all, your predecessor was a "loose woman" and constantly tried her charms on me. I don't want any more fangirls, girlfriends are bad enough. So don't fall for me." he stated.

"Er...not a problem." I laughed at the possibility and was silenced by his glare.

"It's happened before, is all I'm saying." he rolled his eyes. "Secondly, your entire persona is perfect for the job. You appear to deal with bad-temper well so that's a plus. I have a terrible temper."

"M'kay," I wondered where all this was leading.

"Thirdly, you're quiet so I don't have to deal with girly shrieks everytime I speak, do I?" he asked and I shook my head. "Good. To top all that off, you're-" he hesitated.

"I'm...?" I prompted, hoping for a positive reply.

"Nicely put, you're no show-stopper." my eyes widened in surprise but he continued. "So there won't be any distractions for me either. All in all - you're perfect for the job."

"Excuse me?"

"What? You know it's true. A pebble can't parade as an emerald, can it?" he asked.

"Well," my hands shook with silent rage. "Thank you for pointing out my shortcomings, sir." I spoke through gritted teeth. "Anything else?"

"No. I expected such a response from you. Good." he said dismissively. My mouth dropped open. He was speaking to me like one would to a dog who'd retrieved a frisbee!

"Don't talk to me like I'm a dog!" I said loudly. "If I wanted your blunt disapproval, I would have asked. I didn't, so you didn't have to be so RUDE...Uchiha-sama." I added as an afterthought.

He was looking at me in mute surprise. Then he smirked.

"Atleast you defend yourself. That's new." I blinked. No apology? "Now, complete these reports and file them. I need them by tomorrow, so don't sweat it."

I wasn't satisfied, but I couldn't exactly order my boss to apologize to me. That would be stepping over the line, and I'd toed it enough for today.

"Yessir," I muttered, taking the huge bundle he gestured to and left.

The hours flew by and I was on my last report. I checked the time, 2 hours left. The work would be complete in another 15 minutes, then I could take my coffee break.

I missed my lunch! I realized with a jolt as I placed the last file neatly on top of the bundle and picked it up. I knocked on the door hiding the raven haired monster away from me, and heard a hurried "Hn," so I figured I'd enter. After placing the stuff on his desk, I stood back and waited for another job. I refused to ask for a coffee break from him!

"You look tired, leave early today. It's your first day, so don't expect me to let you off this early again." he warned.

I blinked as I realized that this was his twisted way of apologizing for his earlier remarks. My face burst into a grin.

"Thank you! Are you sure? I don't mind staying s-" I bounced on the balls of my feet unconciously, it was my habit.

"I'm sure. Go now." he dismissed me and I waved a happy goodbye. I grabbed my purse after clearing everything away and sang out a farewell again before running down the hall and on my way to freedom.

Uchiha Sasuke sat quietly in his chair, pondering over his confusing new secretary. She was so different from the others in so many ways. And just now, she'd forgiven him without any grudges despite his extremely disparaging remarks about her appearance earlier. He still didn't know why he'd said 'emerald' instead of the 'diamond' that was rolling around in his head.

Maybe it was her eyes...

This chapter was CORN-AAYYY. But that's how I dooo, so I guess I'll deal with it. I hope you readers aren't gagging at the sugary aftertaste of this fic...it gets worse, yet lessens as you go on. So please do read on! And I hope you enjoy! Review please? Virtual cookies are exchanged for each review ;)