--- Chapter Three: My New Boss ---
-Sasu/Saku/Gaa-
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Sakura woke up in a much better mood than yesterday. She had gotten a full nine hour sleep and felt refreshed and energized. Sakura was dressed in a black slim pencil skirt, a red ruffled silk blouse, and black 3" wrapped heels. She had straightened her pink hair, letting it down like she did the day before.
The make up she put on consisted of red eye shadow, mascara, lip gloss, and light blush to give some color to her cheeks. When she stepped out of the bathroom, she saw Tenten standing there- rubbing the sleep from her eyes. She looked up at Sakura and smiled.
"Hey Sakura-chan," greeted Tenten. "How'd you sleep?"
"Very good," answered Sakura, giving her a genuine smile. "Thanks so much for letting me stay over for the night. I promise, I am going to look for an apartment immediately! I'll be out of your way soon enough."
Tenten laughed, "No worries Sakura-chan, I don't mind helping you out. You're no bother to me at all. If it were Ino-chan, well- that would be a different story."
The two girls laughed. "Yeah, I know what you're saying," said Sakura happily. "Well, I have to go to work. I'll see you in a bit."
Tenten gave a curt nod and walked into the bathroom. Sakura sighed; she had a lot to do today. She walked into the room that she slept in last night, and grabbed her purse. She made sure that she had everything she needed and walked out of the house.
It was six forty-five; she had to get to the Uchiha Inc. at seven thirty. She knew it would take about forty minutes to get there- including all the traffic she would get into. She just hoped that she made it on time. It was a bit windy outside, and the wind blew her hair into her face- much to her annoyance. The taxi was already outside waiting for her, she got in and told the driver her destination.
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Sasuke wore black dress pants, black dress shoes, and a white dress shirt with the first two buttons unbuttoned- showing a white shirt underneath. He didn't look professional- but, at least he looked hot. He didn't like the whole 'serious business man' look. It just didn't work for him. Since he had so much authority, no one ever said anything about the way he dressed to work. Though, most have thought that he should have dressed in a much more mature manner. After all, he was 20 years old. But then again, Sasuke was- Sasuke. He did things the way he wanted to do it, and no one could tell him what and what not to do.
Sasuke sighed in frustration. He didn't like having to wake up earlier than usual. He honestly didn't even care about having a formal introduction with his new workers. If it meant having to wake up two hours earlier than he usually did- he just didn't think that it was worth it. But, it was much more than having to wake up early. He still wasn't able to get the pink-headed girl out of his mind.
That day at the club had been one of, if not THE best day of his life. He wasn't patient; he couldn't wait a whole week to see her again. He could still smell her, he could still feel her touch and he felt intoxicated. The girl and images from the other night just wouldn't leave his mind. He ran a hand through his raven locks as the door to his office opened. He looked up to see one of the social workers.
"Sorry to disturb you Mr. Uchiha," apologized the woman. "But you are wanted in the auditorium. Your workers shall be arriving in no lose than half an hour."
Sasuke nodded his head, "I'll be there."
The woman slightly bowed and left his office. Sasuke picked up a folder filled with many pieces of paper inside.
'I didn't even bother checking the names of the new workers,' thought Sasuke. 'I should at least have checked the names of the high standard workers. Oh well, I don't feel like doing it- so I'm not going to.'
With the folder in hand, Sasuke left his office.
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Sakura sighed in relief when the taxi stopped at the front of the Uchiha Inc. She paid him the amount that was owed and quickly climbed out of the cab. She looked at her watch;
"Just on time," Sakura said aloud. "I still have three minutes to spare."
She stood straight and tall as she walked into the building. She was quite nervous, she was known for being quite clumsy. She didn't want to trip and embarrass herself in front of her new boss, and the rest of the workers. But on a better note, she was also quite happy and excited. She would no longer have to work for Hana! God knows how long she had been hoping to get another boss.
Although she had missed the whole 'description' about her boss. So, she wasn't quite sure of how he was. She didn't know if he was nice and welcoming, or mean and cold. Oh well, it didn't really matter to her- anyone was better than Hana.
The secretary at the front desk stopped Sakura from walking in any further, "Who are you, and do you have an appointment with Mr. Uchiha?"
"No," answered Sakura, shaking her head. "I am one of the new workers. I am supposed to be on my way to the auditorium on the lowest floor to have a meeting with him and the other workers."
"Oh," said the secretary, nodding her head in understanding as she flashed Sakura a smile. "Just go down that hall and down the stairs. The auditorium should be easy to spot."
The secretary pointed to a hall to her right. Sakura thanked the secretary and followed the directions that she had given her. The lady was right; the auditorium was easy to spot. Sakura opened up the door and slowly walked inside. She saw most of the workers already seated in a chair. Sakura just realized something; she didn't socialize with any of the other workers!
She would feel stupid if she sat all alone, away from everybody else. Her eyes lit up when she saw Gaara. She was pleased to see that there was an empty seat next to him. She quickly made her way towards him and sat in the empty seat.
Gaara looked over at Sakura, a bit surprised. He knew that in a way, she disliked him. After all, he always got her into trouble. So he found it strange when she sat down next to him. She saw the look he was giving her and she arched an eye brow.
"Something wrong?" asked Sakura.
Gaara just shook his head and faced forward, waiting for their new boss to arrive.
'He tells us to be here at 7:30 sharp, shouldn't he be here BEFORE 7:30?!' thought Sakura, she looked at her watch- it had just turned seven thirty.
To her surprise the doors opened and in came a man, surrounded by other men with black suits. She assumed that the man was her boss, but she wasn't able to get a good view of him.
'I guess he was talking about himself arriving at 7:30 sharp,' thought Sakura.
Gaara didn't really seem to care for the meeting. He was slightly slouched in the chair that he was seated in. Sakura looked over at him- shaking her head and rolling her eyes. He saw her actions.
"What?" he asked, in that deep voice of his that- Sakura would never admit- gave her goose bumps and made her shiver. She didn't know why, but in her own opinion- his voice sounded kind of hot.
"Can't you ever look presentable?" asked Sakura,
Gaara shrugged his shoulders, "You already know that I'm not that type of guy."
Sakura sighed and turned her attention back towards the front,
"I know that much is tru- you've got to be kidding me," Sakura whispered the last part in disbelief. She rubbed her eyes, trying to make sure that her eyes weren't deceiving her. But, there couldn't possibly be a way that it WASN'T him. I mean, he had the perfect tone of skin, a well-built body, those deep and gorgeous onyx orbs, that hot confident look on his face and that raven hair that was slightly spiked. She just hoped that some sort of miracle happened. That this was just a nightmare that she would soon wake up from. That this was some sick joke. That he isn't actually her new boss.
"I now present to you," said a strong voice, gesturing towards their boss. "Sasuke Uchiha, the owner of this company."
'Holy crap, it is him,' thought Sakura.
She felt her world crashing down. She had been hoping to never see him again and now he's her new boss! How did she go from never wanting to see him again- to having to see him nearly every day for the rest of her career? This just couldn't be happening.
There had to be some mistake, she had to be dreaming. This just couldn't be real. There was just no way. Another thought that was running through her mind- what was such a professional not to mention extremely powerful business man, doing in a club- dancing with her?!
Gaara could see the look of disbelief on Sakura's face. He heard her mumble something, but wasn't able to make out what she was saying. He figured that it had something to do with their new boss.
"Hey," called out Gaara. "Are you okay?"
Sakura just nodded her head in response, not being able to take her eyes off Sasuke.
'I just can't believe this,' thought Sakura. 'How is it that two days ago- I was dancing with that guy- my boss? Sasuke is my new boss. I was dubbing my boss! Does anyone know how absurd and gross that sounds?! Ah, I think I'm going to die. I'm just glad to know that he was only one year older than me. Cuz I swear, if he turned out to be a thirty year old man, that just happened to look really young- things might get a little too creepy.'
She stared at him in complete shock. She also noticed how he was dressed.
'He certainly doesn't dress like he's a professional- though I got to admit, he's extremely hot,' thought Sakura- still not believing that he was her boss.
Sasuke stepped up to the podium and opened his mouth to speak, but the words didn't come out. He closed his mouth and everyone thought that he was staring into space. Sakura on the other hand knew what or rather who he was staring at. Oh yes, Sasuke Uchiha was staring at her. He too was shocked- though unlike her, he didn't show it.
For a moment, he wasn't sure if it was really her. But that skin that seemed to glow, those delicious looking lips, those bright green eyes, and that pink hair of hers was enough to convince him. I mean, who else has pink hair and green eyes? Not only that, but he saw the look of bewilderment on her face. Obviously she was shocked to see him too. So, there was no doubt in his mind- that was Sakura. The girl that had 'drugged' him and had him craving for her over the last two nights and day.
'I found her,' thought Sasuke. 'The best part is- she'll be working for me for quite a long time. Sweet! Finally, I'll be able to be much more relaxed now that I've seen her once again.'
Sasuke smirked; he would have a very interesting conversation with her after the introduction. Gaara saw the little interaction and immediately became suspicious- not to mention invidious. Gaara knew what type of smirk Sasuke had sent Sakura. After all, he smirked all the time too! He knew it to be as a playful smirk, one meaning that Sasuke wanted to talk to her after their little meeting. In simpler words, Sasuke was practically flirting with her.
'Do they know each other or something?' wondered Gaara.
Sakura also saw the playful smirk that Sasuke sent her way, and immediately averted her eyes- trying real hard not to blush. Sasuke cleared his throat as he got ready to speak.
"You will all be getting your ids so that the security guards, secretary, and social workers allow you to enter to building," said Sasuke, now looking at the whole group of workers. "Once you get your id, you are to put it on- and never take it off while at work. You will also be getting a key to your new office, and a tag attached to it that tells you the floor, which side of the building, and the hall. Your lunch break is for two hours, from 12 o'clock to two o'clock. Each day when you first get into your new office- you will be signed in on your computer and told what your assignments for the day are. Since I'm your new boss-I'm told I must do this- once you come up, you each have to tell me your full name and one thing about yourself. I hope you all get accustomed to working here and that you do your best. I'm sure Hana has told you about the strictness of this company- you must take everything seriously. Welcome, to the Uchiha Corporation."
They all clapped as Sasuke went over to a table, where there were ids and keys aligned. The big men in suit that were surrounded around Sasuke earlier, ordered each row to one by one, stand up and go over to introduce themselves and get their key and id. Sakura was quite nervous to see that she was the last person on line, out of all of the workers. She was going to ask Gaara to switch spots with her but, he would get suspicious.
"Have you met with the boss before?" Gaara suddenly asked, not even turning around.
Sakura knew that the question was directed at her and was quite surprised to hear him ask her that. Had he seen the little 'scene' with her and Sasuke? Well duh, he was seated right next to her. Then a thought suddenly flashed through Sakura's mind. Didn't Gaara say that he saw her at the club? If he was there, hadn't he seen the way she danced with Sasuke? Was he trying to play dumb- or had he left before she danced with Sasuke? She was confused.
"Once before," answered Sakura, they took a step forward as the line shortened.
The line was moving along a little too fast for Sakura's liking. She didn't even know what she was going to tell Sasuke! She felt the need to be near him burning inside her. She had tried to deny it so hard, and she had tried so hard to forget about him but, she just couldn't. She was yearning for him as much as he was yearning for her.
She was trying so hard to just forget about him and about their little moment at the club, but it was so hard. She didn't want to be with him, she didn't want to make any sort of contact with him, and she didn't want to socialize with him. There was just one problem with that. Even though she didn't want to be near him, her body wanted him- no, her body needed him. But, she wouldn't allow it. Work was her first priority.
'Ah!' thought Sakura. 'That's it! I'll tell him that work is my first and only priority. I'm sure he'll get the hint that I want nothing happening between the two of us. Then he'll just let go, move on, and forget about it. Yes, this is perfect!'
Sakura saw as Gaara went up and introduced himself.
"Gaara no Sabaku," greeted Gaara. Sasuke gave him a curt nod and waited for him to say one thing about himself. In a much lower and darker tone, Gaara said- "I saw her first."
Sakura wasn't able to hear what Gaara had told him. Sasuke raised his head up. He gave Gaara a stern look. He knew what Gaara had meant by that. Gaara just took his things and walked away.
'Aa, so you like her. You may have saw her first,'thought Sasuke. 'But that doesn't change anything. I want her… and I will have her.'
Sasuke's eyes lit up in amusement when Sakura stood in front of him. It had been a while since he stood this close to her. He noticed that Sakura was doing her best in avoiding eye contact with him. She shifted her eyes away once she began to talk.
"I am Sakura Haruno," introduced Sakura. Sasuke continued to look at her in entertainment. "One thing you should know about me, is that work is my first and only priority and that is the only business I have here."
Sasuke smirked but nodded his head, 'We'll see about that.'
Sakura grabbed her things from the table and left the auditorium as quickly as possible. She looked at her id; she saw that the picture was the one she had taken when she just started working for Hana. She didn't look much different, considering the fact that she started working for Hana about a year ago. Sasuke looked at her retreating form before turning his attention to the guys who seemed to be his bodyguards. One noticed all of the looks that Sasuke had exchanged with Sakura.
"You know her?" he asked. Sasuke nodded his head in response. "You like her?"
"Hn," answered Sasuke as he walked over to the podium and picked up a thick folder. He flipped through all the papers, searching for Sakura's name. It took him a while to find it.
'Well, well, well,' thought Sasuke. 'Who would have thought that she was a high-ranked worker? Hmmm...ah, there it is. What a coincidence that her office is right beneath mine.'
"I have something personal to take care of," mumbled Sasuke as he walked out of the auditorium. His bodyguards knew not to follow. If Sasuke bothered mentioning that he left to do something personal, then obviously he wanted to go alone.
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When Sakura found her new office, she got in and closed the door. She leaned her back against the door and let out a sigh. Hopefully he wouldn't try anything. She was scared that she might give into temptation. I mean just look at him! The very sight of him just tempts you to go over to him and eat him! What would happen if he did something to seduce her? There was no way she'd be able to resist.
She got off the door and looked around at her new office. It was at least three times bigger than her last office. She was happy to see that the room was neat, organized, and big. She walked over to the huge windows that overlooked the city. Temari worked at one of the most popular bakeries- that also happened to be in the city.
'Maybe I'll go visit her on my lunch break,' thought Sakura. 'After all, I do have two hours. Ah, thank goodness that our lunch break is for quite a while. I'll have a chance to talk with Temari. I wonder what her reaction will be once I tell her who my new boss is. Ugh, I still can't get over the fact that he's my new boss!'
She sighed as she walked away from the window. She walked around her desk and stood in front of it, looking at how all the papers, pens, pencils, and folders were all neatly organized. She was sure that things wouldn't stay that neat for long. She instantly turned around when she heard the door open. The wooden door seemed to creak whenever it was opened or closed. She knew that would get quite annoying. She noticed that it was Sasuke who had opened the door and she swallowed hard.
'Just stay cool and act normal,' thought Sakura. 'Treat him the way you treat every day people. Ah, I can't do that! He's my freaking boss! Ugh, oh well- I treated Hana the way I treated everyone else. Just because he's my boss, it doesn't mean that I got to sugar-coat anything!'
"Ever heard of knocking?" asked Sakura, tilting her head to the side and giving him a not so happy look.
'She seems much more different,' noticed Sasuke. 'At the club she seemed all happy, fun and care-free. Now, she's all business-like and serious. Why doesn't she act one certain way all the time? Preferably- fun, happy and care-free.'
"I'm your boss," stated Sasuke, walking towards her. Sakura stayed standing in the same spot, backing up an inch when she realized he was getting a bit too close. "I don't need to knock."
Their faces were now only about three inches apart. Sakura could practically feel his warm breath tickling her cheek. She couldn't say that she didn't like the feeling it gave her, but she didn't approve of him invading her personal space. After all, he is her boss.
"Boss or not, walking into a room without knocking is rude and uncalled for," said Sakura grimly. She was trying to ignore the fact that if she were to slightly move her head forward, her lips would make contact with his.
Sasuke found the way she talked to him- quite amusing. He hadn't expected her to be stubborn and short-tempered. The way she acted and her attitude was making him like her even more. He smirked.
"Okay, I'm sorry," Sasuke apologized, putting his hands in the air. But in one quick movement, his hands were placed on the desk, at either side of Sakura. She had bent slightly back in surprise. Sasuke's face was now much closer to hers than before. She didn't even think it was possible for their faces to get any closer without their faces making some sort of contact! It seemed like he was going to kiss her. It was proving difficult to refrain herself from blushing. Sasuke himself felt like he was having a hard time with keeping his straight and calm face. For he was once again being intoxicated by her sweet smell of cherries. "Let's cut to the chase. That night in the club won't leave my mind. I'm pretty sure you feel the same. So, how about we don't be stubborn about this and just admit what we really want."
Sakura was taken back by his words. He was actually right. It's just too bad that she didn't care. He is her boss now. She will never have that sort of relationship with her boss. That was just crazy. She felt anger rising within her. He had some nerve. She practically told him that she didn't want anything to do with him, yet here he was- trying to get with her.
"I guess I wasn't being clear enough when I told you that work is my only business here," said Sakura bitterly. "I am only here to work- there's no other reason. I'm not looking for a relationship, in fact- I really couldn't care less about getting into a relationship! I'm not here to make friends and associate with people, I am here to work. I don't want anything to happen between us. It's just not right. You're my boss and I'm just one of your many workers. We will leave it at that."
"No," objected Sasuke in anger and annoyance. He had been longing for her, wanting to make her his. Now, she was practically telling him that she wanted nothing to do with him. No, he wouldn't stand for that. He knew she wanted him as much as he wanted her. So, why was she trying so hard to deny it? "I won't accept that."
"Well, then that's just too bad," said Sakura hotly. "Learn to accept it. Because that's all our relationship will ever be- boss and worker."
'Damn I can't believe the dobe was right,' thought Sasuke. 'She really doesn't want anything to do with me. Oh well, that's not going to stop me.'
Sasuke now had his lips pressed against her ear, causing Sakura's body to tense.
"I wouldn't be too sure about that," Sasuke whispered huskily in her ear before pulling away and walking towards the door. "You have some important projects to start- and finish. I suggest you get started."
With that said, he left her office. Leaving Sakura with a heart that pounded against her chest rapidly, a confused mind, trembling body and ...work! She let out a deep sigh; her hand was placed over her chest.
'He's definitely going to plan something,' thought Sakura. 'I don't know what it is. But, I have to keep my head together and do my best to get him to back up off me. I'm just scared because- I know that there's a chance that he might get to me. I have to do my best and fight the temptation. I can't let him win- no, I can't.'
Sakura ran a hand through her pink locks. She pinched herself to make sure that this wasn't just a dream.
'Ouch.' thought Sakura. 'No, this is real. Ah! Why? Why did HE- out of all people- have to be my new boss?! I've spent my whole life focused on work and only work! I didn't want to have a boy in my life. Gah! Maybe I'm overreacting... he'll probably give up on me soon enough. Once he realizes how my attitude is and how I really act- he'll just back off.'
Once she looked at the computer screen- she saw that she was already signed in and her first project was already started for her. It explained everything she had to do. She immediately got to work and finished in a matter of minutes.
'It was actually pretty easy,' thought Sakura. 'Much easier than when I was working for Hana- that's for sure. Though, now I have to finish up two more projects. I'm just lucky that all of these assignments are a piece of cake.'
Her eyes were glued onto the computer screen, as she quickly got to work.
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Sasuke was content that he finally saw the girl that he had been longing to see. But at the same time, he was quite frustrated. He couldn't believe that she was being all stubborn and insisted that their relationship would only be that of a boss and worker. Sasuke leaned back in his chair as a thoughtful look appeared on his face.
'I wonder why she's so hung up on work,' thought Sasuke. 'Something is obviously going on in her life that causes her to act this way. I mean, I'm sure she wants me as much as I want her...right? Pfft, of course she does.'
Memories of how her body was pressed so close against his as they danced flashed into his mind. He never saw anyone dance that way before and he never enjoyed dancing with anyone that much before. He knew the feeling was merely lust- but, he didn't care. Never in his life had he felt so attracted to a woman just by touching here. Never in his life did he want something- someone, so bad. This was all a new feeling to him. He wanted her to be his. And trust me, when he wanted something- he got it. He slightly spun his chair as he got up and looked out the huge window. Things would surely get interesting around the Uchiha Corporation with the pink-headed girl around.
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Sakura was half way through her second project before she got a sudden need for a drink. Before leaving the room, she made sure that she had her id on her. She went down to the first floor of the building and asked one of the security guards around, where the cafeteria was. She was informed that there was a smaller room used for refreshments. But, if she wanted she could go to the small cafeteria.
'I guess I should go there instead,' thought Sakura. 'In the cafeteria there might be more people. I just want to get an Iced Tea or something and get back to work.'
She was able to find the room, but was surprised to see Gaara there. In fact, he was the only other person in there. He was the only person that she ever talked to in the whole business. Even so, they barely talked and when they did talk- Gaara usually said a smug remark that got her flustered and angry. She just realized that she needed to socialize with more people in the business.
She had literally NO friends in the whole building. She couldn't consider Gaara as her friend- she wasn't so sure if she even liked him as a person. He was such a bastard at times. Though, she had told Sasuke that she didn't come here to socialize. Oh well, he was of no importance to her.
'Ugh, not like it matters anyway,' thought Sakura. 'I'm only going to be in this business for another year or two. Well- whenever I have enough money to start going back to college. Gah, things are so much harder now. I guess you really don't know what you have 'til you've lost it.'
Gaara turned around when he sensed another presence enter the room. He sent a curt nod Sakura's way, in greeting. Sakura smiled;
"Hey Gaara," said Sakura as she walked over to him. Mainly because he was in front of the vending machine that she wanted to take a Snapple out of. The other reason was because she wanted to at least try to become friends with him. She needed someone to talk while at work! Then again, picking Gaara to be the person to talk to wasn't such a great choice. He wasn't the type of person to converse, and she knew that.
'But, I at least want us to get along,' thought Sakura. 'He's usually making things worse for me. Maybe we can get past all that, and we can actually talk a bit and be friends.'
Gaara didn't say anything, but he knew she wanted to get something out of the machine so he moved over. Sakura thanked him as she dug in her pocket for two dollars. She put it in and out of the machine came a Snapple. She grabbed it and turned to look at Gaara- who was looking intensely at her. Sakura stood up straight and arched a curious pink eye brow.
"Yes?" questioned Sakura.
"Nothing," shrugged Gaara.
The two didn't notice another presence that seemed to be hiding a few steps away from the door. The person was listening to the conversation between Gaara and Sakura.
"Um so…" started off Sakura nervously. She was obviously not used to trying to have a normal conversation with the red head. "Uhh, do you know where the bakery is- the one that Temari works at?"
"You just have to make a left and go straight down for a few blocks, it's called, Your Favorite Pastries" answered Gaara. "Why?"
"I think I'm going to go over there during our lunch break," replied Sakura, smiling. She was glad that he was actually talking to her. He had asked her 'why', obviously he wanted the conversation to continue, right? Or was she just thinking too much of it? No, he was curious and wanted to talk to her. She was sure of it! She didn't know why this new piece of information made her feel...happy.
Gaara nodded his head in understanding, "Do you have any plans for tomorrow, during our lunch break?"
Sakura's breath seemed hitched in her throat in realization. She couldn't manage to say or do anything- other than shake her head slowly. She was starting to catch onto what he was going to say next. This is why she seemed a bit startled all of a sudden. Gaara himself seemed to be having a hard time with saying what he wanted to say. Apparently he wasn't used to it- that didn't surprise her at all. It just added more to the giddy feeling that was forming inside of her. The person who was hiding outside the room seemed to stiffen.
"Want to go out to eat something...together?" asked Gaara in a quiet voice as he quickly averted his eyes from hers. Sakura felt her cheeks going slightly pink as she smiled. She wasn't used to this side of him- she didn't even know he had this side to him. He was always walking around with so much pride, dignity and confidence. It was hard to believe that he of all people was looking away nervously- asking her to go out to eat with him.
"S-sure, we'll meet at the lobby," replied Sakura, still not knowing what the feeling of excitement was that was running through her veins.
A dangerous aura seemed to surround the person standing outside of the door as he finally decided to step into the room, but the two adults still didn't seem to notice the other presence. Sakura reached over the counter to get a straw- this action left a mere inch between both of their faces. The light blush that had been on Sakura's face suddenly increased ten fold.
She felt the room suddenly get hotter as she swore she felt herself starting to sweat. Gaara smirked. Neither realized it, but the two of them were unconsciously closing in. He was leaning down- him being taller than her- and she was slowly leaning forward. Throughout all this, they still didn't notice what was going on or that there was another person in the room. Who by the way, was overly pissed off.
Just when their lips were about to touch- they heard footsteps walking towards the machine. They immediately pulled apart. Finally realizing what was about to happen. Gaara didn't seem to mind that they were about to kiss. Sakura on the other hand was scolding herself and in her mind- throwing everything and going crazy.
'I can't believe I almost kissed him!' thought Sakura in shock. 'Eh, I'm starting to believe that Temari....was right. Ah, no! She wasn't! He can't like me! But- he just asked me to go eat dinner with him and he nearly kissed me! But then again, it's just two friends hanging out and we both didn't know what was happening! Besides, who the hell interrupted us anyway?! Not that I mind- they just saved me from total embarrassment!'
Sakura turned around slowly- only to see Sasuke standing there, with a coke in his hands and a very ticked off look on his face. His face practically screamed 'I want to kill somebody'. Oh boy, she knew she was in a lot of trouble. Gaara's face just remained impassive. Sakura swallowed hard- there was suddenly so much tension in the air. The tension was so thick that she felt like it was suffocating her.
A/N: I hope you liked the chapter, please review!
With Love&Care,
-XEmerald Goddess of The NightX-