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Shadow Shaped Heart
The streets of Konoha were bustling with people and business. One restaurant, however, was in a hectic state. "The Heart Shaped Cloud Restaurant" illuminated the surrounding area, its bright display catching the attention of the passing people. There was a banner above the entrance that read "Grand Opening" as the door opened and closed to reveal many satisfied and curious customers.
Walking through the doors, two people just stared in awe at the beauty of the restaurant. There was an elegant fountain in the middle, and outrageous displays of art all around the spacious building. Everything sparkled with detailed expressions of work, professionally crafted to make this as elegant and beautiful as it could possibly be. Expensive chandeliers hung on the ceiling, sparkling as the light from within it covered the whole restaurant with a golden display of light.
Walking up to the receptionist, a blond haired man and a pink haired woman began to order their tables.
"Table for two please." The blond haired gentleman asked.
Looking up, girl at the stand gasped to see a wonderful sea of blue. She then saw the blond hair, the whiskers, and then the whole face. Looking over to the side, she saw a beautiful woman with pink hair and a curious face looking around the place. Realizing who they were, she stiffened up slightly and reached for a hidden microphone in her ear.
"The Hokage and the head of the hospital are here sir. What should I do?"
The man on the other end nearly fainted, hearing that the two biggest people in the village were here on their first day.
"GET THEM THE BEST SEATS YOU COULD FIND! EVEN IF IT MEANS KICKING SOMEBODY OUT! MAKE SURE THEY GET WHATEVER THEY WANT! UNDERSTAND!" He yelled, making her slightly flinch at the volume of his voice.
"Are you okay miss?" The Hokage asked after seeing her flinch a little.
"Y-Yeah. Follow me please." She gently said, being sure to put on the best smile she could.
As they were walking, Naruto and Sakura noticed most of the people staring at them, also taking note of the level of quietness in the restaurant. It seemed pretty awkward to have people staring at you for who knows what, although the two had a clue as to what they were thinking. Finally reaching the table, two waiters pulled their chairs in, which they gratefully thanked for, but got a surprise when hey pushed them in.
"Thank you." Naruto said, a little weirded out by the display of...um...service.
Immediately, a violinist came by and started playing some soft, gently music, making them sweat dropped.
"Thought this wasn't a date?" She whispered.
"I didn't know about this." He whispered back, preparing himself for the yell or hit that came.
"Whatever." Sakura said as she looked at the menu to decide what she should get.
"I wonder if this is a date." She thought to herself, analyzing everything that happened tonight.
"What could I get you tonight?" A waitress asked in the most gentle and nice voice she's ever used.
"Um...10 bowls Hearted Ramen, 10 bowls of your Cloud Ramen, and a...bowl of rice please, oh and some tea as well."
Writing them down, she turned to Sakura who seemed to be picking what she wanted.
"And you miss?"
"I'd like to try your Fluffy Salad, and your Heart Warming Soup please."
"What would you like to drink?"
"Water."
"Thank you." The waitress said, bowing and then leaving towards the kitchen. After a while of silence, Naruto decided to engage in some type of conversation.
"This place has some weird names for their food." He said, adding some humor tonight.
"Yeah." Sakura felt really weird since Naruto showed up at her door. She's never been this uncomfortable around Naruto before, but given the circumstances, she has some basis to what she's feeling.
Naruto then looked at her over, staring at the sheer beauty that was always present. His eyes rested on her luscious lips and then to her face. Her skin looked so soft and perfect, her emerald eyes and pink hair making her look even more stunning.
"You look very beautiful, Sakura-chan." He gently smiled, looking at her with affectionate eyes.
"Th-Thanks, Naruto." She blushed as her heart melted at the smile and eyes he was giving her.
"You look very handsome, too." He blushed as well, seeing as how this was the first time she''s ever called him that before. He noticed the faint blush on her face as well as the same type of eyes he gave her moments ago.
"Th-Thanks, Sakura-chan."
Several waiters and waitresses came and gave them their food and the two began their dinner.
The two finished their dinner about an hour later, paying their enormous bill that left the owner happy and was now on a casual walk around the lake. The moon overhead shined its light over the ocean, casting a sparkling sea of water surround them. The stars shined brightly and a few clouds flew over them, casting a shadow of their whatever shape they were onto the ground below it. The two were on a hill beside the glittering lake, taking a calm walk with each other.
The two enjoyed being in each other's company and would often find themselves getting closer to each other, only to blush and spread apart slightly. Many thoughts were going on in their minds, deciding what they should do next. Sakura felt really nervous, concluding that now would be the perfect time to tell him her feelings. Naruto was doing the same thing, working up the courage to say somethings he's always wanted to say to her the first time he saw her.
"Naruto." She called, finally taking the step forward.
He turned to her, his eyes holding this gleam that motivated her to keep going.
"I have something to tell you."
"What is it, Sakura-chan?" He asked, a little hope in his voice.
"For a while now, I've...had these um..." She trailed away, internally debating with herself.
"You've had these what?" He asked, confused. She just took a deep breath and finally decided that this was the time.
"Naruto, I li-"
She was interrupted when an ANBU ninja appeared in a puff of smoke. She immediately grew annoyed at this and look towards the ninja with the most aggravated look she could give.
"Hokage-sama, the council wants you at a meeting right now. They say it's top priority that you get to the meeting immediately."
"I'll be right there." Naruto said, with a slight disappointment in his voice.
The ANBU just nodded his head and disappeared in a cloud of smoke.
"Sorry about that, Sakura-chan. Looks like I have to go. What did you want to say to me?"
"N-Nothing. You should go or else the council will get super mad at you." She said, a little disappointed as well.
"Okay. See you tomorrow?"
"Yeah."
And just like that, he disappeared in a puff of smoke.
Sakura just stomped the ground, causing it to crack and raise some of the earth up.
"Damn it! So close too!" She mentally cursed the ANBU, again, and she merely left to go home, leaving the shadow shaped heart below her.
Pretty short chapter, but I hope the next will be longer. Please read and review.