SakuIta Chapter 9 The Birthday

Hello, my lovely readers. I'm sorry for not having updated at all in like, what, almost two weeks?

But as we all know, this particular season gives us a lot more things to do than usual. I'll try to update at least two more chapters by the end of this week, but it's not a guarantee. Oh, and if I can't, know that I may not update for a month because I don't know if I can write in that time. If I can, then great!

So anyway, here's what you've all been waiting for!

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*RECAP*

What was going on?

Itachi, tired of being ignored and not talking to his girlfriend in almost a week for no reason, decided that tomorrow would be the day he found out what was going on.

What an Uchia wants, and Uchiha gets, he thought as he left to do his duties. And what I

want is to know why Sakura is seeing so many guys lately.

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FRIDAY

Itachi woke up early in the morning, determined to catch Sakura before she could evade him or get her time snatched by someone else. Sakura was Itachi's girlfriend, but for some reason they had been unable to talk or even see each other at all for the past five days.

Well, that last bit was a half-truth. Actually Itachi had seen the pink-haired medic-nin several times for the past few days in failed attempts to speak to her. However, he never even got to greet her before someone, or a bunch of someones, went over to her and took her away. Itachi jumped out his window to get a head start and to cool his head. What irritated the elder Uchiha the most was that all and every single one of those someones so far have been guys.

Although Itachi knew that they're all only friends, even teachers to Sakura, the way he saw them draping their arms around her shoulders, holding her hand or tucking her hair behind her ear infuriated him. Particularly that Inuzuka boy. He was outright flirting with her! Granted, that was just his personality with any girl.

But the point was that all those little caresses were reserved for him! He was the boyfriend, Sakura was his little crystal doll. Those little things may seem insignificant, but to Itachi those were their little intimate moments, things that were only meant for a couple. He was brought up a gentleman, and he was an Uchiha gentleman in love.

As Itachi saw the hospital nearing, he took a deep breath to clear his mind. His possessiveness was starting to get the best out of him, even though he was often called the "King of Cool," and "The Most Collected Man," and things like that. Emotions are wondrous that way, Itachi thought as he landed in front of the hospital's main doors. You can usually control them, but when they want out there's no way to prevent them from doing so.

As Itachi walked into the main hallway, the familiar smell of a hospital caressed his senses. He had been in the hospital several times since he became an ANBU Black Ops Captain when he was only fourteen. He never had anything too severe, it was mostly check ups, scratches, a few small wounds, visiting teammates and family, things like that.

His sensitive nose caught the fait scent of vanilla with a hint of lavender and freesia, and he recognized Sakura's body lotion. He was pleased and surprised, to say the least, that his senses were so attuned to his little Cherry Blossom. To him it was almost like a sign that they belonged together. Itachi smiled as he picked up his speed and followed his nose.

Sure enough, after a couple turns into two distinct hallways, he heard a familiar, clear voice which he had missed terribly for the past few days.

"Really? That sounds great, Sakura! And ingenious too," said a voice he also recognized. It was Ino Yamanaka speaking.

"Well, I really didn't know what else to give him," Sakura responded, an amused smile in her voice. Itachi smiled. "Sure, we've been like Siamese twins since we began dating, but I don't really know what I can possibly give him that he already doesn't have or that his relatives didn't already get him."

They were talking about him! Itachi slowed down his pace, wanting to hear. He chided himself mentally, but curiosity was one of those things that you can't easily shake off, especially if it concerns someone dear to you talking about you.

"And this way he can get everything! Truly genius, Pink. Only you could have figured out that."

"Why, thank you Ye," Sakura and Ino giggled softly before Sakura gasped softly. "Sorry Ino, but I have to go now. I have a patient on the other side of the hospital, so I better get moving."

No! He was going to lose her! Itachi stepped out of the intersecting hallway only to find Sakura a few feet from him. Ino smirked, said, "Later, Sakura," and walked the other way, giggling not-so-subtly the whole way until she turned a corner and entered an elevator.

"Sakura," Itachi breathed, joy spreading throughout his body.

"Itachi! How are you?" Sakura asked before throwing her arms around his neck and pulling him into a hug. Itachi returned the embrace, thanking his lucky starts for being alive. When Sakura began to pull away from him, Itachi let her regretfully. But he brightened up when Sakura left her hand on his arms, which where around her waist, as if not wanting to let go either.

"Sakura, I've been meaning to talk to you for a while," Itachi said after brief pause. Oh, how those beautiful clover-green eyes of her shone. He could see himself reflected in them, and he felt like he could stare into those eyes for the rest of his life if he could.

"So have I, Itachi," Sakura smiled. And ah, that smile…

"You go first," said Itachi, cool as ever. Just with a smile this time.

"Well, I don't know if you've noticed our absence of time together," she said as Itachi's thoughts went rampant. How could he not? Sakura continued, "But tonight I have some free time. Some free hours actually. So I was wondering if you wanted to go out, then maybe go to your place for a movie."

Itachi smiled widely, reveling his perfect white teeth. Sakura's heart skipped a beat. He was just so handsome when he smiled, and he showed such happiness…

"I'd be delighted to, Sakura. Shall we say, six-ish?"

"Sure. It's a date then. A long date," she laughed good-heartedly and Itachi joined with his amused chuckle. "What were you going to say?" Sakura prompted him after they were done, although still smiling.

"Oh, nothing. It was pretty much the same thing, so it works out perfectly."

"Alright then. See you tonight, Itachi!" Sakura pecked him on the cheek then left, speed walking because she was already late for her appointment with her patient and she was wearing high heels.

Itachi left the hospital, his heart beating wildly. A night with his princess, at last.