CHAPTER 11 COVER

A picture of Sasuke with his back to the camera while hugging Sakura like a little boy and his face is turned to face the camera with a small pout on, his arms are wrapped around her neck tightly and he's slightly bending down since he was a head taller than her. Sakura was hugging him while facing the camera with her arms around his waist, her jade eyes wide open innocently with her mouth in the form of an 'o.' The background is an amusement park.

-Printed on the top of the cover in Old English Text MT is the title-

WANTED: A PINK HAIRED WIFE

Summary: Sakura gaped as she looked at the sign before doing a double take. Yup, she wasn't dreaming. There on the sign in front of the mansion, was stating that Uchiha Sasuke needed a wife. And it was her lucky day that she became the hired wife.

Disclaimer: No… no… no… no… no… NOOOOOOO!!

CHAPTER 11

"Naruto no baka! Why are you and Sasuke the same?! You guys always have to keep everything to yourselves! How can I not worry when you two act like a bunch of 8 year olds?! Why can't you grow up and just tell people your feelings?!"

Sakura shouted from across the garage as the blonde stopped short. She breathed before walking over to him slowly. "Naru-!" she tugged on his sleeve but was shocked when he surprised her with a crushing hug. "N…Naruto?" she whispered as he hugged her tighter as tears spilled down his cheeks.

"I can't love…---!" Naruto exclaimed but Sakura couldn't catch the name he said lastly as her curiosity got the best of her.

"You can't love… who… Naruto?" Sakura asked quietly.

With one word and a serious look from the blonde, she felt as if her sanity was just sent straight to hell.

"You."

Sakura paled visibly as she gazed at him sharply in shock, her mouth agape as she stuttered for words before her mind started working again. She didn't say anything and simply looked to her right before taking a few steps away from Naruto. She spoke quietly that you had to struggle to hear her tiny voice.

Sakura looked at him as she stood still, "Naruto…" she whispered. Naruto looked down as his hair covered his face. Sakura shook her head as she stared at him painfully before turning her back, taking one last look at him before quickly plodding out of the garage. She understood that what he just said was a confession, and it hurt her to turn him down like that.

But she did, and as the blonde's eyes brimmed with tears, all she could hear was silent chuckles as he laughed eagerly, teardrops patting on the floor softly as she closed the garage door behind her, a wall now separating her and the blonde. She leaned against the door and slid down onto the floor, her hands covering her mouth as tears escaped from her eyes.

She heard him cry and sob silently as she squeezed her eyes tightly shut as she groaned, "Oh Kami-sama…" she had only known him for 2 weeks and yet here he was, already confessing that he was in love with her. She just wasn't ready and she… well, she didn't love anyone else right? So why is it that whenever she thought of the blonde's confession, her thoughts led her to Sasuke again.

'I can't be… I can't be falling for someone that's only using me to hospital a little boy… I can't. But I can't fall for anyone else, for Sachi's sake,' she groaned as she clutched at her now throbbing head that was filled with so many thoughts. She had so much going on in her life now. She's a soon-to-be bride, a model, a secretary, an actress, pretty soon a singer, and now, although she didn't know-

The center of attention for two boys.

Her body gave out on her as she whimpered a bit before her hands felt to her sides limply as she leaned up against the wall, fainting slowly as her over-tiredness sent her to a yummy slumber as she hoped that once she woke up, this'll all be a dream once more and that she was just wishing for too much…

Perhaps then, her heart wouldn't hurt so much.

His onyx eyes softened as he laid her on her bed, tucking her in before pulling the covers over her gently. She murmured something in her sleep, but he couldn't catch it as he looked her over caringly. He sighed as he sat on a chair for a bit, leaning his elbows on his lap as he rested his chin on his hands.

'Do I love her? I know I can't… but she cares for me. Goddamn it… the wedding is in four days and now this. No, I've decided, for Sachi's sake, I can't love her, I won't love her. Loving her is not an option. I can't, I absolutely can't.' with his thoughts settled and his mind made up, Sasuke stood up from his chair, taking one more look at the woman he secretly cared for and left the room, shutting the door quietly behind him.

Suddenly, two pair of eyes, one pair onyx much like Sasuke's while the other a brilliant cerulean blue, shone in the darkness as the two figures escaped from their hiding place. They revealed to be Aijou and Shina as the two looked at each other knowingly. "Gomenasai, for my Onii-chan, Shina-san," Aijou murmured quietly.

Shina shook her head before looking at Sakura, she took one of Sakura's cold hand in her own warm hands and laid her forehead against it. "No need to be sorry, Aijou. My brother is the one at fault… he knows what he's doing… I know what he's doing. I know it's because of Otou-sama. Naruto-san could do one thing that Sasuke-nii just can't… and that is- loving her," Shina's eyes softened.

Aijou didn't smile as she looked at the two of them, too guilty to be making one sound. "Sasuke-nii is too stubborn and he won't disobey Otou-sama. I know that for one, Naruto-san will be there for Sakura-nee when she needs him. The cause of her tears will be because of onii-chan. Knowing him, he'll stop himself from loving her," Shina whispered as she set her hand down to step back to examine the girl in front of her.

Beautiful pink hair framing her doll face and sparkling jade eyes that shone with every emotion felt deep inside. Shina let her hopes fall for the relationship between Sakura and her brother as she murmured a silent confession to Aijou who could only look at her as the younger girl spoke in words that silently worried Aijou.

"I won't force them to love each other."

The days were slipping by quickly as it was already the Monday of the third week and their wedding was exactly tomorrow. Sakura saw how the Uchiha Household bustled with preparations quickly with Ino, Tenten, Hinata, and Temari coming over often to help out with the decorations and such.

Sakura suddenly knew that this wedding wasn't going to be like how she dreamt of when she was a little girl. She used to dream of beautiful carriages drawn by shining white horses and cute little flower girls and her in the most beautiful dress ever with a golden smile on her face. But if there was something wrong with her dream, then this had to be the biggest mistake.

She was supposed to marry a person that loved and cared for her, and with the last week, she knew that person was not Sasuke. His kisses meant nothing but soothing things to calm her for the wedding and later afterwards, when every little hustle was over, he would remain the cold, passionless Uchiha.

Sakura and Sasuke had grown apart in the last week ever since the incident with Naruto, they hadn't spoken a lot as every time Sakura tried to say something to him, he would avoid her at all cost with a small 'hn.' Shina was rarely seen around the mansion anymore and Sakura couldn't find comfort in Naruto anymore.

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Sakura shivered as the cold got to her, she rubbed her arms against each other. It was early morning and she was dressed in her peachy thermal PJs consisting of a long sleeve button up and matching pants, the color was peachy with red outlining and cute teddy bear prints all over the PJs. Sakura's hair was in two braids since she kept it like that during the night with her bangs framing her face.

She planned on staying in her room the whole day, she didn't know why but she just wanted to avoid everybody today. She walked around her room in her warm light pink bunny slippers. The day before her wedding was really hectic and she didn't want to meet anyone's gaze to hear them say, 'I can't wait until tomorrow!'

Because for one, she could wait until tomorrow, in fact, she could wait for an eternity. Sakura sighed as she opened her windows and reached a hand out to catch the falling snow as her pale lips adorned her rosy cheeks. She was letting the cold get to her as she bathed in her memories of how she got in this mess.

She sighed as she sat on the window sill to gaze out upon the snow. 'I had stupidly decided to visit the Uchiha Household for no known reason and ended up getting dragged inside by a crazy little girl by the name of Uchiha Shina. I met an egotistical man by the name of Uchiha Sasuke who hired me and cut me off in the middle of my lecture… oh yeah, this is the perfect way to meet your knight in shining armor,'

Her thoughts were sarcastic as her inner conversed with her. 'I hear you! That stupid Sasuke won't even say a hello to our faces!' 'Hm…' 'Oh my gosh! You're turning into a mini him!' 'Shut up, I'm getting a headache,' 'Sure you are… I'm you, remember?' 'Yeah sure what- achoo!' Sakura was broken off from her train of thoughts as she sneezed rather loudly.

"Geisundheit," Sakura recognized this voice to be the most annoying one ever, the one she was trying to avoid hearing for the longest time ever. She didn't turn around as she whispered the smallest thank you ever, she didn't want to meet his face. "Shina said you were sick so she told me to bring you soup." Sakura knew because she heard the silent clatter as he set the tray of food onto the table.

She didn't respond but merely continued staring out the window. "Our wedding is tomorrow, don't faint, it'll make the Uchiha name look bad if people found out we let a sick bride come," Sasuke said rather harshly as he pulled a chair and sat with his legs crossed. Sakura felt what he said made her blood boil.

She didn't use an angry tone but you could swear the emotion was there somewhere. "Is that why? You're only bringing me food and spoiling me just for your family name?" he inwardly flinched at the way she said it. It was emotionless but you could see there was hidden anger inside of her. His gaze made its way to her place on the windowsill.

He spoke his thoughts freely, not really caring if his inattentiveness hurt her. "Of course, you will become an Uchiha soon and you wouldn't want to live an embarrassing life would you? Besides, you know that I can't love you. I didn't propose to you like the prince you have in your imagination and I probably never will. We are simply marrying out of duty and for Sachi. That is all, I will not force you to have the first night with me after the wedding if you do not want to." Sasuke rested his chin on one palm.

Sakura suddenly stood up and walked over to Sasuke, -CRASH!- Her arm swept across the tray of foods as the soup and other foods splashed onto the floor as tears made way down her cheeks. She glared at Sasuke, her glare piercing him and silently, his heart as well. It hurt him silently to see her anger directed on him.

Now her voice held the anger he knew she held a minute ago, "Do you know what Uchiha? I have put up enough with you! What did those kisses you gave me mean huh?! Nothing right?! Those hugs and sweet words of nothingness, they meant absolutely NOTHING to you! You did this all for your family reputation for this goddamn fame you have!" she yelled.

Sasuke was hoping there weren't any servants eavesdropping outside. "I thought you were a different kind of person from square one since you gave me the choice of quitting soon or not but I guess this all was just a play to you right?! I couldn't believe that for one second, one fucking second, I actually thought I was falling for you! Well guess what Uchiha, I will never again stoop so low as to think I'm in love with you! But I will do this for Sachi, I will marry you and whatever the hell it is and after the wedding, after I make you look good, you can trash as much as you like! But remember this- I don't go back on my promises and I said I won't leave you or Sachi, and that is exactly what I'm going to do! No matter how much I'll hate you, I will not go back on my word. I'm not that kind of person, but please… never touch me again unless you mean it… do anything you want just please don't toy with my emotions for your pleasure again…" Sakura's tears slipped onto the ground before she turned around, trying to hide her tear stained face.

"Please leave… I don't want you to see me like this…" Sakura murmured as she wiped away some of her tears with her sleeve. Sasuke hesitantly stood up, took one more look at her before walking out the door and shutting it loudly. Sakura waited until his footsteps sounded away before she collapsed onto her bed.

"Why me…"

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Mikoto looked at Sakura's figure as the maids cleaned up the mess left on the floor and bowed to Mikoto before leaving the room. Mikoto stared at Sakura before smiling sadly and walking over to her. "Poor little girl… sleep well," Mikoto planted a soft feathery kiss on her forehead before pulling the blanket upwards towards Sakura a bit more before stepping back to examine the girl.

Her cheeks were red and her eyes slightly puffy from all the crying she knew she must have endured. Mikoto sighed as she sat on her chair and placed a hand on her forehead.

'Was it right of me to have him find her?'

Hinata stared eagerly at the door as she rang it again, but still no response. She finally heard the soft plodding of footsteps and the door opened as she was greeted by a maid and also Aijou. She blushed as Aijou excused the maid who bowed and left. Aijou smiled softly at Hinata, "Hinata-san, are you looking for Onii-chan?" Hinata nodded. "Gomenasai, he's currently sleeping, but you can come inside if you want to,"

Hinata shook her head before smiling at her, "Domo, but it's alright, A-Aijou-chan. I'll come b-back later for him. I-I don't want to be a disturbance, t-thank y-you though!" she waved, hiding all visibility of disappointment as she smiled cheerfully, waved bye and got back inside the black limousine waiting for her.

Aijou stared after her back as she placed a hand thoughtfully on her chin as her mind thought up of something.

'Onii-chan can't ruin them if he has someone else to love, could he?'

Very short chapter, I know, but this is the best and longest I could do on a school day. I hope you don't mind the drama in this chapter. But anyways, next chapter will be more on the action/drama side with angsty romance going on with Sakura and Sasuke's current view on each other.

It's so sad how they were so happy together one chapter and then BAM! They hate each other the next one. No worries, though Kaze-chan will come to the rescue… eventually! Hehe… but oh... what is Aijou thinking of? And my goodness! Has Hinata really come into the grand picture!? Looks like it!

So anyways, loved the reviews last time let's keep them going folks!! The more reviews, the faster Sasuke and Sakura make up and the more chapters until I reach either chapter 30 or 40... X-X unless I feel like going even further but I am definitely positive it will be longer than 20 chapters.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter!

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