A/N - Since I started with Sasuke last chapter, and I know some people had to struggle to get through that. So, because I'm all about my fans, I will struggle to make Sakura's point of view first.

Thanks for the people who were patient with me and my month long update. My muse left, for the people who checked out Controversies. If you dabble in Naruto and Sakura romance, check it out.

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Sakura

I stood there with a grin and my hands on my hips. This was great, just lovely, the only thing I would expect from someone as desperate as Ino.

You see, we tied. Legit crossed the line at the very same time. We were both standing there, both heaving, both covered in dirt and sweat as we took in everything that had just went down. We stared at the little bicycles, her's thrown on the ground on it 's side and mine standing there with it's wheel turned slightly.

"We aren't doing that over!" Ino cried out, breaking the silence first, "I refuse to go through that whole process again." I glanced at her to see her glaring at the bike on the ground.

"That's because you gave everything you had into that one race," I say with a laugh, still breathless, "It's amazing how you aren't on the ground in the fetal position right now." I started to laugh even harder as I remembered her scrambling at each corner and screaming in fear whenever I got close.

"Laugh it up!" She snaps at me, glaring at me with such intensity that I found my laughs starting to flatter, "I'm not doing it again, Sakura." She repeated in a stern that gave off that she had the final word on this one. For some reason, I couldn't bring myself to argue about it any more. Maybe it was her crazed look, or maybe it was her 'I'll burst you into flames and send you to hell' glare she was giving me. So, I though it best to approach the situation at a different angle.

"So, how do we know who wins?" I ask cautiously.

"You didn't think of this situation?" Ino growled, her hands going up in disbelief, "I mean, you didn't think it would be possible that we would tie?"

"Um…Am I suppose to lie?" I question carefully, watching her reaction as we both approached the fact that I didn't think she had a chance in any of this.

"Are you telling me you automatically knew I was going to lose?" Her voice was a dangerous one. It was low, and had the air humming with anger.

"Uh," I say stupidly, trying to scramble up some type of lie, "No, I just…strongly believed…" I started to slow as Ino's glare slowly burned me away, "That I would… Look it doesn't matter!" I say quickly, breaking my eye contact with her, "What matters is that we need to hurry before we miss our reservation."

"You didn't win!" Ino cried out, turning to me and poking me in the chest furiously, "So that means no flipping reservation."

"Hey now!" I yelled out, glaring back, "You didn't win either."

"I'm not going!" She said, crossing her arms and giving me a hard look.

"Ino we had a deal!" I point at her, "You can't back out."

"Then what do you suggest we do, Sakura? Seeing as you strongly believed I was going to lose!"

I wanted to argue further about that, because I just strongly believed I would win, not that she would lose, which was the same difference either way. Instead, I rubbed the back of my neck as I thought of a solution, "Well. We could rock, paper, scissors for it." I suggest.

"Really, that's how we are going to figure this out?" She snaps with a roll of her eyes, "So after all that, we could have just solved this with a simple rock, paper, scissors, game?"

I smile sheepishly, "Sorry, I really didn't expect we would tie." When her eyes pierced my soul, I hastily tried to explain myself, "I mean, I just thought at least one of us would win. Who would have saw this coming? I only had two hours to plan the thing."

With a sigh, she glanced over at the track with a weary look, "Christ, Sakura. You're ridiculous, you know that?"

"I said sorry." I point out to her hopefully, "Really, my bad."

Another sigh passed by her lips before she turned her gaze back to me, "Fine. Rock, paper, scissors." When I started to grin, she shot me down with her devil glare, "Best 2 out of 3" She continued as I shrunk away like a frightened animal. "No redos, no rematches. Whatever happens, happens, and that's how it's going to stay."

I nod continuously, showing that I agreed with every word, "Yes yes." I said, "Who ever wins, wins. And the loser takes it like a champ," I add, when I started to feel the air hum again I corrected my words, "If I lose, no complaints. If you lose, no complaints. Agreed?"

"Agreed." She answered with a firm nod, "Let's do this."

With a smile, I hold out my palm with my fist right on top of it, "Alright. Ready?"

As she did the same as, she gave me a hard look, "Let's just get this over with."

"Alright." I say, taking a breath before I start, "Ok." I paused for dramatic effect, but quickly started as Ino began to get pissed again. "Rock. Paper. Scissors. Shoot!"

My hand stayed in it's rock format, while Ino's was spread out. "Paper." I mumble in disbelief.

"You have this thing," Ino starts with a shrug causally, but with pleased facial express, "Where you always do rock first."

I opened my mouth to complain. That was obviously cheating, seeing as she knew my first move already. But I couldn't even begin to start to speak my mind, her amused look frustrating me to a stop, "Come on, Sakura. No complaints, remember?"

Grumbling under my breath, I prepared for the next match, "Right. Next round."

Once Ino was ready, I stared hard at both of our hands before I started, "Rock. Paper. Scissors…Shoot!"

My hand was in a from of scissors, while Ino's was in the form of paper again. Trying not to feel too smug, I struggled to push back my smile, "You have this thing," I murmured with a slight curve of my lips, "Where you always do the same thing twice."

Ino's pleased expression became sour. Her eyes narrowed as she glared at me, "Is that so?"

I broke eye contact as I nodded, a full fledge grin on my face now, "Yup. It's the law of Ino."

Rolling her eyes, but smiling slightly at my joke, she held out her palm and fist, "Alright. Last round."

I nodded, following her lead, "This is it."

"Are you ready?" Ino asked with a confident smirk, which caused me to become nervous, "Yeah." I said with an unsure nod, "I'm ready."

"Together this time?" Ino asked politely, when I shrugged we both prepared ourselves.

"Rock." We both murmured, "Paper." Our voices getting slightly louder, "SHOOT!" We yelled out.

My heart was hammering out of my chest as I played out rock. I was actually breaking a sweat now, nervous about what Ino had put down. Reluctantly I glanced at her hand, to see she had choose paper.

There was a pause.

Then, I shouted in victory, my fist pumping in the air, "YES!" I yelled out, feeling like I could run a mile, "Yes! I can't believe it! I really thought I was going to lose that one." I tell Ino, glancing at her only to see that she was watching me with an amused smile.

"Come on, Sakura." Was all she said, still smiling as if she was thinking of an inside joke, "I refuse to go to this place without looking decent and smelling good."

As she turned around, I found my self feeling suspicious of her. Walking behind her as we headed towards the exit, I stared hard at her as her hips swished. What had just happened? Even if we made an agreement, I still knew Ino would be pissed if she lost. But, right now, it seemed as if she didn't care.

No, not even that.

Actually, her attitude gave off and aura that she wanted me to win, that she was happy I won. And that wasn't right. Not at all. In fact…

It was a bit scary.

"Ino," I call, leaning to the side as I tried to catch her face, "Did you want me to win?" I questioned, still struggling to see her.

Ino glanced at me then, her inside smile still on, "What are you talking about, Sakura?"

I blinked, totally, extremely, perplexed.

But after that, it was not further discussed.

Sasuke

"Naruto, I already know I like her!" I growl at him in disbelief. Was he stupid or something? Or was he just trying to fuck with my head, either way it was pissing me off beyond belief. Here I was, finally telling someone I liked Sakura, and he was just playing with me, not taking me seriously.

"Sasuke, did you even hear what I said?" Naruto asked, looking at me with some awkward expression, as if I had grown a third eye or something. I glared at him, "Yeah! You said I like her."

"No…" Naruto said slowly, his expression growing even more awkward, "I said you guys like each other."

I blinked, my fierce look turning into a confused frown, "What?"

"Is it that much of a shock?" Naruto asked with a rise of his eyebrow, "I mean, I always thought it was completely obvious."

"Naruto, what are you talking about?" I ask, trying to understand the information he had just given to me, "Sakura doesn't like me."

"Are you dumb?" Naruto asked seriously, which caused me to bare my teeth at him, "Or are you trying that hard to deny it to yourself, which I don't understand why you would want to do that." I started to open my mouth, to call him a dip shit and to explain to him that I wasn't denying anything, I was just telling the truth, but he stopped me. "Sasuke, come on. Think about it." He said, looking away from me and up to the screen, "She goes to you all the time. She likes when you hold her, and comfort her, and take care of her. She cares about your opinion the most, and she has even kissed you."

The things he was reeling off had me in deep confusion and shock. What he was saying was actually making sense, "How do you know all this?"

He only shrugged, ultimately ignoring me, "Point is, she really likes you. And I mean a lot."

"But-"

"Thing is," Naruto continued, pissing me off even further because of the fact that he was cutting me off a lot today, "She doesn't realize it, you know?"

"No, Naruto. I don't." I snap in annoyance.

He sighed, as if he were annoyed too, "Sakura's confused, and she always needed an extra push to help her understand certain things. What she confused with 'Brotherly Love', is actually her attraction to you. Not just your looks, but you as a whole, your presence. She mistakes it as 'Brotherly Love' because we have been friends so long, so she thinks it couldn't be anything else. Thing is, it doesn't matter if you are childhood friends, or persons that just met on the street, liking is liking and loving is loving. It doesn't have anything to do with the connection you have with the person."

I sat there in silence. Dazed by all of this. If she liked me, if this were true, then I had a chance. I actually had a real standing chance. And that's something I didn't think I had at all.

"It's funny," Naruto continued, "Because she and Ino are a prim example. Just because you're best friends, doesn't mean you can't fall in love with someone, or start liking them, even if it's the same gender. Even if you've known a person since you were 7, and you have never went out with the person, like a date, doesn't mean feelings don't start to build." Naruto shook his head, "In actuality, a lot of that happens all over the world. People who love their best friends, but don't know it till it's too late. People who fall in love with their roommates, but don't understand it. It's real crappy how things like that happen, because in the end those people who find out too late, the people who push it away, usually end up unhappy."

I stared forward, my vision unfocused, "So she likes me."

Naruto nodded, "Yup. There's a catch though."

I glanced at him, "What?"

"You can't act on it." He said simply.

Sakura

I leaned against my Charger as I waited for Ino. I had dropped her off so she could take a quick shower and change, while I went to do the same. What was amazing was that I had time to shower, change into some decent, but non-fancy, clothes, and come all the way back before she was even ready.

The true problem wasn't that she was taking too long, though it was amazing how long she was taking. No, the true problem was that I was becoming nervous. The plan I had made sounded excellent hours ago, but now that my time to announce to a whole restaurant was approaching, I found myself shakily losing confidence.

What a wimp.

Glaring ahead, I didn't reply, because it was true. All of this was my idea, and I'm the one who's nervous. Even Ino seemed leveled and unruffled with the events to come. And that was aggravating, but only slightly. Because most of my feelings were being consumed on Ino's strange behavior. It wasn't often that Ino was a good sport about losing, and not only that but with so much on the line, she didn't seem to mind it at all. That's what had me…suspicious.

Before I theorized that she was so pissed she was calm. Now, though, as witnessed how she smiled and laughed the whole ride to her home, it seems as if she were just at peace with everything, or she wanted all of this to happen.

Either conclusion was confusing.

But I'm only over thinking it to get my mind off the announcement. Anything was better than think about that.

Can't believe we are actually gonna tell people tonight.

It'd be even more exciting if you weren't so nervous.

That made me smile slightly, because it was true.

Before I could continue my conversation further, I heard the door open. Pushing off of my car, and standing straight, I looked up to Ino's door way.

What I saw was completely heart stopping.

She was…beautiful. Plain and simple.

She had chosen a deep purple dress, of course, but it was so deep it almost seemed black. It was strapless, which allowed me to see her full, bare, shoulders. Her skin was even and smooth, unlike mine which was two toned from sports. Her arms were hairless and looked liked silk as the skinny, slender, beauties lengthed down to her hips. The platinum locks, which was usually in the same hairstyle, was up higher, half up and half flowing down her back, with the same bang. Two simple purple pearl earrings completed her dress, along with a small hand bag that was strapped around her wrist.

I watched, speechless, as she walked down her drive way, looking slightly embarrassed. She glowed, simply glowed, while the air around her hummed because of her beauty.

"You look…" I spoke, blinking as I struggled to find the right word for her, "Stunning." But even that word didn't do her any justice.

Her blush was soft, "Thank you." She mumbled.

I shook my head in disbelief, "Ino…"

"Don't." She said softly, tucking her bang and looking away, "I won't be able to stand anymore complaints. I'm feeling so self conscious right now."

"Do you realize I would have to beat all the guys away with a stick?" I ask, looking her up and down again, "Ino, you look amazing. Honestly. I can't even believe I have something like this! No one can!"

"Well I am yours." She said, looking me in my eyes, "For as long as you'll have me."

The back of my neck prickled as my stomach did flips. I felt weightless, "Jeez Ino…" I mumbled, stepping forward, "You can't say things like that. I can hardly stand right now."

She gave me a small smile, "Do I really make you weak?"

"Usually," I reply with a smile back, holding out my palm, "May I have your hand."

"In marriage, Sakura! So soon?" Ino teased, which caused my cheeks to burn. As I was about to hastily correct myself, she took my hand, a soft look in her eyes, "Shush. I'm only teasing. Of course you may."

This nervousness I had resembled the times when we were first going out, the awkwardness and over sensitiveness towards each other. But, right now, it seemed like I was the only one who felt it, because Ino walk and spoke naturally. Maybe I was so nervous because she was so beautiful.

Sasuke

"What?" I said stupidly.

"You can't act on it Sasuke." Naruto repeated, not looking at me, "Even though you know, you can't."

"Why not?" I whisper out harshly, glaring at him. He was making no sense, I just found out that Sakura likes me and now I can't even act on it?

"Sasuke, she already has someone right now." He explained, but I didn't want to listen, "She's going out with Ino, and she seems really happy. Sure, you can tell her you like her, but you can't try to get her. You'll just end up hurting you and her both."

"Naruto, if I want to get her, now is the time," I said, trying to explain to him, "Before they get even more attached to each other. If I stand a chance, even a small one, I have to take that into my advantage now before I lose my chances all together."

"What do you plan on doing, Sasuke? Snatching Sakura away from something that she's in love with now." Naruto questioned with a cold voice.

I stumbled slightly, but regained my ground, "But she isn't in love! Not yet! They just started going out."

"It's been almost three months now." Naruto said in a toneless voice, "And I know it's a bit fast, but they've already told each other they love each other."

My heart dropped, "What?…How do you know?" I demanded.

"While Sakura tends to come to you, Ino tends to come to me all the time." Naruto said simply, "I'm the one person she comes to when it comes to situations dealing with her relationship and Sakura. It just started recently, but I'm not so dense that I don't realize it. And I'm not dense enough to go helping you destroy their relationship."

This was crazy. Everything was happening so fast. It was like hot then cold. White then black. Up then down. I didn't even understand why we were talking anymore, or what the reason for all of this was, "Then what was the point." I ask, feeling as if all these feelings that were rushing through me was his fault, "Why did you tell me if I couldn't do anything about it."

"Did you honestly think I told you just so you could go ruining things for Sakura and Ino?" He finally turned his head towards me now, his gaze was cold, I could feel it from where I was sitting, "I told you because I wanted to help you with what you were struggling so much with. I told you so you could understand everything, and therefore, stop hurting yourself about it. But I didn't tell you because I wanted you to ruin things for Sakura, Sasuke. She's happy, you see that, that's why you battling yourself about what to do. You understand that she's content with her relationship, and that she's willing to fight with Ino for it. You get all of that."

I broke eye contact, pushing everything away. The information, the feelings, the stupid rationalizations. I tried to become numb.

"That's why I respected you so much so far. You were strong enough to understand that you couldn't just start tearing things apart." He paused, and I saw out of the corner of my eye that he was shaking his head, "But, of course, I have yet to figure you out. Because I was wrong. You weren't struggling because you didn't want to hurt Sakura. You were struggling because Ino was taking Sakura away and you were thinking of a way to take her back."

I remained silent.

"And that's the Sasuke I am very unfamiliar with." Naruto said softly, almost to himself as he turned towards the screen, the movie's going dim as it was about to start, "The one that's cold and distant. The one that would hurt anyone for what he wants. The shadow version…"

Sakura

We arrived at the restaurant 20 minutes ahead of schedule. The place was packed, and filled with people waiting outside. I managed to find her a seat, worried that her heels might hurt her feet if she stood for too long. It wasn't hard, though, to find her an empty spot, because it seemed like everyone was in a daze because of her. They were hardly paying attention as Ino walked down the sidewalk and into the restaurant. It was amazing that she couldn't feel all the eyes on her, from men and women alike.

As she sat in her seat, I stood next to her, leaning against the wall as we waited, "You don't want to sit down?" Ino asked, looking up at me.

I shook my head, "It's alright, I can stand."

"Everyone here looks so beautiful, Sakura. I should have dressed up more." She told me in a soft murmur.

I looked down at her with a sharp look, "Ino." She glanced up at me, "Everyone that has taken one look at you has said the same thing."

She smiled slightly, but I knew she didn't believe me, "That's sweet, Sakura. But you don't have to comfort me. I don't look like any of the women here. Like her." She nodded her head towards a woman with a man in a suit. She had a long silk blood red dress on with high heels and shingles for earrings. I frowned as I watched her shift in the mans arm with a laugh, not attracted to the woman at all, "Ino, she isn't as beautiful as you tonight, nor will she ever be. You don't understand how amazing you look."

Ino only smiled and looked away, but I could feel her unsure-ness, her uneasiness, about not leveling up to any of the women here. It was amazing that she was so self conscious some times. To not believe she was beautiful tonight was a hard feat to accomplishment, even I couldn't lie to myself that hard.

Before I could further convince her, a waiter came into the side room, "Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno?"

I stood up straight as I raised my hand slightly, "Right here."

He turned to us with a smile, "Right this way, ma'am." Before he turned, he took a glance at Ino, who was standing up from her seat and grabbing her small hand bag, and his eyes seemed to brighten. We followed the man to our table, which was in the very back near the huge lake that had various boats floating in the water. As we walked for what seemed like forever, I watched as everyone's gaze flicked to Ino and watched as she passed. Men literally paused just to watch her, mid bite, mid cut, mid chew.

Even the woman took jealous glances.

I focused my attention back to Ino, who was to the left of me as we walked. She was looking straight ahead, holding her hand bag with both hands. She didn't notice any of it.

For some reason, once we reached the table, I knew the waiter was moving to pull Ino's chair for her, which caused me to become annoyed. Aggressively, I cut him off and pulled out Ino's chair. Smiling slightly, she sat down as I pushed it in, and afterwards I moved towards my seat. Sitting down in front of her, I took the menu from the waiter.

"Can we offer you any champagne today?" The man questioned, a smile on his face as he placed a long white cloth over his left forearm.

"Unfortunately, we are too young." I spoke, glaring at him with such intensity, hoping he would waste away, "But a nice bubbly ginger ale for the lady would be nice."

Ino giggled, which caused me smile slightly and look over at her, "I'll take a coke." I finish, glancing back at the man, who nodded once and walked away.

"Well Sakura," Ino spoke, leaning forward and placing her chin in her palm, "What a gentleman you are."

"I try." I say with a smile, looking over the menu.

"I especially liked how you stopped that waiter from pulling out my chair," Ino whispered. I blushed as I slid my eyes to her face, taking in her teasing features, "You noticed that?"

"I tend to notice a lot." Ino said with a small smile, "I thought it sweet though."

Breaking eye contact, I felt my cheeks burn a little more, "Yeah well. You're mine. I should be the ones holding chairs and doors for you." Was all I mumbled, hoping the she would end the conversation.

"This place looks awfully expensive, Sakura." Ino noted, and I watched as she looked around, "Is the food expensive too?"

I glanced at the prices, which caused my heart to hurt, "Not at all." I lied, "Why don't you take a look at your menu anyway? Or do you already know what you want?"

"Um, the host of the dinner is always suppose to order for the lady," Ino said, I rolled my eyes as she smiled, "I mean, it's in all of the movies, Sakura."

"You're worrisome," I mumble. Just then, the waiter put two glasses on the table, afterwards placing the white cloth back over his forearm, "Are you both ready to order?"

I take a look at Ino, who was just smiling at me, and decided it best that I just went with the flow. Rolling my eyes again, I look at the waiter, "I will take the steak." I say, "But none of that special sauce you have up there, with mashed potatoes on the side. And this young, beautiful, lady," I say, hoping to embarrass her, which I knew I had once she looked away, "Will take the fish basket. If it's possible, could you replace green beans to mashed potatoes. Loaded mashed, with lots of cheese and bacon and anything else that could possibly make it better. But no vegetables, she tries to stay away from the stuff."

The waiter nodded, a pleasant smile on his face as he put his note pad in his back pocket, nodded once, and walked away.

I took Ino's menu and mine and placed it to the side, "How did you know that's what I wanted?" Ino asked, trying not to seem to amazed. Smiling, I just shrugged, "I don't know. I know you hate vegetables, and I just figured you might want fish tonight, because of the water."

Ino continued to stare at me for a moment before looking away from me and to the water, "The water is beautiful." She commented.

"Yes, you are." I say, smiling at my cliché of a line. I smiled even more as I watched Ino's blush spread, "Sakura, stop." She said with a sigh, "Really. I'm not that beautiful."

Shaking my head, I leaned forward and whispered ever so softly, "You are. And I plan on showing you that tonight, after everything is done."

That caused her cheeks to turn bright red, which in turn caused me to laugh as I leaned back. She glared at me, but I simply smiled.

Sasuke

(Theme song for the rest of this chapter? Better Company by The Graduate. The only reason the rest plays out like this. I love the song.)

We were silent as we walked out of the movie. My mind was blank, and my body felt numb, as I stiffly walked the parking lot. Maybe, my mind was blank because I didn't know what to think. Maybe, it was because Naruto's words were true; This whole situation seemed to be changing me for the worse. Or maybe, it just hurt too much to think that I was going to have to lose Sakura.

But in the back of my mind, my heart, my soul, I felt the deep rising flames of anger. The old ones that fueled me when I was young. The flames that trapped me into a corner when I was weak and small. They were fierce, cackling with such heat and intensity that I could feel its warmth, even as I pushed it away from afar. It was my old way of thinking, the same dark voice that drove me away from everyone. It was telling me that I had a chance, that I could get Sakura if I just put in the effort.

And enough effort would have her in my arms without her being hurt.

But listening to those flames was like listening to the devil. They lied, I knew there wasn't any way to get her without hurting her. I knew that my efforts would be futile. I knew that everyone would be destroyed if I took that chance.

No matter how sweet that chance looked. I couldn't.

"There's this place I wanted to try for dinner." Naruto said tonelessly, opening the car door as he slid in. I opened the passenger and slid in also, clicking on my seat belt as I stayed mute, "It's called Blue Swoon."

I glanced at him as he pulled out of the parking spot, "Sounds like a fancy restaurant."

"It kind of is. Steak and fish, they have separate forks for salads and pasta, all the rich people stuff." Naruto said humorlessly.

"Don't you think it would send off the wrong message if two guys go together to a place like that?" I question, not exactly worried about it at all. I was just trying to keep the conversation going, just so I could make it through the night.

"I'm sure it won't happen like that." He replied.

The rest of the drive was silent.

X

As we pulled up to the restaurant, I took in how it looked. It sat right next to a huge lake that had small boats floating in it. From here you could see the long line, the wait couldn't have been less than an hour and thirty minutes, yet people were still trying to get sat.

But the wait was far from my mind. My thoughts, my being, was being consumed by the flames, the temptations. I couldn't help myself as I reached for it, liking the feel of the comforting warmth and whispered lies.

Maybe I could have a chance if I fought for her. Maybe, if I did it carefully, I could get Sakura without anyone being hurt. I couldn't do it before because I didn't think I had a standing chance. But now that I know that she likes me, I suddenly had solid ground to stand on. Now, it was only a matter of working for it, planning for it.

We both got out of the car, closing the door and walking around it as we stared at the place. "Long line." Naruto commented as we stood together, still watching from afar.

I nodded, taking the first steps towards the place, "I'm sure it's going to be forever to be sat down."

"Don't worry." Naruto said, his voice still cold, "It shouldn't take long at all." He then glanced at his watch.

"You have a reservation?" I ask, mildly interested in his plan on how to cut the huge line in front of us. But he didn't answer, only continued to walk. Aggravated that I was being ignored, I glared after him and followed.

We reached the door, swinging it open and stepping through. Squeezing past people, we made it to the front where someone was booking people and handing them buzzers. But we didn't stop there, instead, we kept going, all the way to the very back. Making quick rights and lefts, we ended up at the very corner of the restaurant, where a small booth sat in the dark. Glancing around the booth, I sat down as Naruto sat in front of me.

For a moment, there was nothing else but sitting and not looking at each other.

"Naruto, is someone even going to serve us?" I question, getting suspicious about this whole ordeal. Now that I thought about it, everything about this plan on eating here seemed a bit off. Why did we have to eat at such an expensive place? We weren't dressed for the occasion. We defiantly didn't have enough money, I was sure of it. So…"What is this about?" I demand, my eyes narrowing. But Naruto only sat quietly, looking me straight in the eyes as he did. Frustrated, I continued to speak, "Naruto. Why the hell are we here? What the fuck do you have up your sleeve?"

"Just wait." He said, his voice hard and stern.

But that only annoyed me even more. Just when I was about to cause a scene, I heard a clink of a glass. Pausing, I stopped and listened.

Then the clink turned into two, then five. It continued, as if waiting for everyone's attention. I glanced over my shoulder, trying to catch where the sound was coming from. When I couldn't, I turned fully to find the exact location.

As I searched, my eyes sweeping, everyone in the place suddenly grew silent, some even looking for the sound just like me. Just when I was about to give up because it was frustrating that I wasn't able to find it, I saw her.

She was standing up, looking scared out of her mind, holding a wine glass and a knife in her hand. Frowning in confusion, I focused my vision, trying to make sure it was really who I thought I was seeing.

But it was her, only she had pink hair. My heart pounded at the sight of her. She was here, of all places! What were the chances? Who was she here with, was she at dinner with her parents? Should I speak to her, try to see if she would listen this time around.

It was the logical part of me that made me see the truth, and the girl who was sitting at the table Sakura was standing next to. My heart plummeted to the ground.

"Um. Hi." Sakura started as she placed the glass and knife down on the table. The whole restaurant was silent as they listened. Even those who weren't paying attention showed their respect by not talking and simply continuing to eat, "I just wanted to make an announcement."

My mind ran through all the possibilities of what this could be about. Still, I listened. I strained my ears to catch every single word.

"I have been going out with this beautiful girl for sometime now," She spoke, glancing at Ino, who looked away in embarrassment, "So far we haven't told anyone yet, because we're both kind of scared of what the world might think. Her more than me though. So. I just wanted to show her that no matter what, there will be people out there who accept us."

Clearing her throat slightly, and looking extremely nervous as no one responded, she continued, "Ino Yamanaka, the girl I have the privilege of dating, has been under my care for exactly 2 months, 28 days, and a couple of hours, now. Her favorite color is purple, she likes to sleep, and when she's angry…" She paused to laugh slightly, "Let's just say it isn't pretty. But I love her, and everything about her. And I wanted the whole world, or maybe just this whole restaurant, to know."

For a moment, it was deathly silent. And even under my own state, I felt embarrassed for her.

Until someone started to clap.

I whirled around to see Naruto's hard face watching them, clapping slowly but with purpose.

I stared at him with a bewildered expression, everything suddenly making sense.

Then someone from the far end of the room started to clap also. Then another, then another. In seconds the whole restaurant was exploding with applause, some whistling, some yelling congratulations, and one, just one, started to clink their glass. (1)

Amazed, I watched as one person turned into the whole restaurant clinking their glasses, watching them both expectedly. I twisted back to Sakura, who was now grinning from ear to ear and walking over to Ino with her hand out. As Ino took it, Sakura pulled her up and laughed slightly as she looked around the restaurant.

Then she looked back at Ino, her grin fluttering to a small smile as she leaned in and kissed her.

That's when I decided I had enough.

Prologue Sasuke

I stormed out of the place, emotions running through so fast that I couldn't control anything. Too much feelings were flowing, too much pain was stabbing me. I found myself yelling at the top of my lungs as I continued to walk the parking lot.

He didn't have to announce his presence for me to know he was behind me. I whirled around, my anger consuming my vision. It felt like everything was being shadowed in dark blue rage, "You!" I yell, storming towards him, "You knew this shit was going down!"

Naruto didn't answer, only watched as I approached him.

"You fucking knew this would happen! Didn't you?" When he didn't reply, I grabbed a fist full of his shirt and glared at him, my rage overpowering me.

"Yes." He answered simply, staring me right in the eyes.

Before I could stop myself, before I could rationalize, I found myself punching him in the face. I put my full strength into it, my fist connecting with his cheek fully. I let him go as he stumbled back slightly, but I didn't dare stop there. No. I stalked towards him, my mind completely shutting down as my body moved on it's own. I grabbed his shirt and raised my fist again, staring in his eyes the whole time.

"You fucking bastard." I yell, "You parentless shit. Burn in fucking hell."

My fist never reached his face.

No.

Instead I ended up being held back by unknown men. They locked me in my spot, but I didn't struggle. Only glared as men rushed towards us, some helping Naruto, some making sure I wasn't going to escape.

"Fuck you!" I call to him as he walks off with the unknown suited men, "Fuck you're whole entire being Naruto Uzumaki!" (2)

(1) - If I am correct, which I'm normally not, when people do that they want to see the couple kiss. It's normally at weddings, but psh, if I was in the situation I would deffly start clinking my glass.

(2) - OH! And one more thing. Greatest thing ever. I had a fan comment on this story, saying this was the first Naruto Fanfiction they have ever read. I just wanted to tell you I am honored that I took your Naruto Fanfiction virginity. Yes. I mean it just like that Saiyagurl87

No, this isn't the end of the story, that was just the proloug to the chapter. I did it because it avoided me trying to write how Sasuke stormed out without Sakura and Ino noticing. Cuz, see, if they did spot them that would be a sticky situation. It would ruin their whole night, and I didn't want to do that.

Ooooo, want to know what I just thought of? Writing Naruto's logic for this whole ordeal. I might just make a chap about it. If I do, I would be posting it like tmrw or something. Shouldn't take too long. I just want everyone to know what Naruto was thinking the whole time.

! It sounds like fun, I just might do it now! :)

My chapter special to you, my dear fans. It had everything from romance to fights. And it didn't have sex cuz everyones always saying Sakura and Ino always have sex after shit goes down.

There's nothing wrong with overused sex. Yes you. I'm pointing at you. Don't let anyone tell you different

I loved this chapter. Shycadet out.