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Chapter 3- Dinner Awkwardness

'OHMYGOD. HE'S GOING TO DO IT. YES YES YES.'

Sakura watched as Itachi came closer and closer, until they were nose-to-nose.

But then..

Itachi smiled slightly and pinched her right cheek.

'He didn't do it.' Inner Sakura went to her corner and started sulking.

Sakura, however, was still frozen by the lack of distance between her and Uchiha-Taichou.

"Bring extra medical supplies, okay? It's an A-ranked mission. I'm sure you remember what happened the last time. That incident was highly inconvenient and not expected from shinobi of calibre."

Sakura made a strangled sound and stepped back.

"... Are you alright?" Itachi asked concernedly. At least, that's how Sakura saw it. 'Look at how flustered she is. Hn. Cute.'

"I'M FINE!" Sakura yelled.

She cursed inwardly at his raised eyebrow. 'Great, now he must think you're demented.'

"If you insist. Be on time tonight."

"Okay!"

"Oh, I almost forgot.." Itachi bent down slightly and planted a kiss on her cheek. "Goodbye, Sakura. See you tonight."

Sakura didn't move as she watched Itachi leave her apartment.

Ten minutes later.

'Sakura? Hello? Can you hear me?'

No signs of life.

Twenty minutes later.

'YOU'RE SCARING ME NOW.'

Sakura finally moved, and squeaked out, "What just happened?"

'You're still in shock, I see. Uchiha Itachi just kissed you on the cheek.'

"But.. WHY?"

'Because he's in love with you, of course.'

"That's not funny, inner."

'It wasn't meant to be. But you have to admit it, that was awesome. He SO loves you. Us. Whatever.'

"Awesome? It was just a peck on the cheek."

'But that little peck makes you think about other things too.'

"What other things?"

'That next time it'll be something more than just a peck'

"THERE WON'T BE A NEXT TIME."

Uchiha Household entrance, 6:55 pm.

"Wow, you look hot!" Naruto gaped at his female teammate.

"Why, thank you Naruto," Sakura smiled serenely at him. She was dressed in a red halter dress that reached her knees, with black pumps. Her hair was up in a high ponytail.

'The colours of the Sharingan.' Inner Sakura noted.

Sakura stiffened and tried not to wilt miserably. Naruto looked at her curiously as he rang the bell.

"Are you oka-" Naruto was interrupted by the sound of the door being opened.

"Hello, Naruto-kun. Guess what? Haha-ue has prepared her special miso ramen for you." Itachi said, smirking slightly. He didn't stand a chance.

Sakura, feeling slightly betrayed, watched as Naruto immediately pushed his way past Itachi and ran off to find his precious ramen. She was left alone with the intimidating Uchiha.

"You look beautiful." Itachi said completely sincerely for once, as she stepped inside.

"Thank you, Taichou," Sakura smiled happily as they made their way into the kitchen.

"Sakura-Chan! You look lovely, I hope my granddaughter looks just like you!" Mikoto gushed, her long dark hair swept up into a bun, her onyx eyes wide as she took in the sight of her future daughter-in-law. I mean, daughter like figure.

"Er.. Mikoto-San..what?" Sakura was completely creeped out.

"Oh, nothing dear. You look simply stunning."

"Thank you," Sakura said shyly.

"Your welcome sweetie. Now, lets go and eat, shall we? Dinner's already set at the table."

Uchiha Household, dining room, 7:15 pm.

Sakura tried not to shrink under the gaze of Uchiha Fugaku. His eyes finally left her, with what seemed to be an approving glint in his eyes.

She almost sighed in relief.

"So, Sakura-chan. I hear you and Itachi have a mission tomorrow." Mikoto took the initiative to start the conversation. 'God knows my husband won't do it.'

Sakura stopped staring at the food and looked at Mikoto. "Yes, that's right."

The dishes included her favourite fried chicken, miso ramen, grilled fish in lemon and butter sauce, chicken fried rice, boiled rice, gravy chicken with cherry tomatoes (which Sasuke and Itachi loved). And if she heard correctly from Naruto, Mikoto had made chocolate fudge brownies for desert, and for Sasuke and Fugaku, who didn't like sweets, there was some vanilla ice-cream in the freezer.

Sasuke and Naruto's eyes snapped to her. This was news to them.

"What rank is it?" Fugaku asked curiously.

"A." Itachi answered calmly.

Time flew by quickly, with Mikoto, Sakura and Naruto engaging in a conversation about the healthiness of ramen, while the other three watched, thoroughly amused. Well, Fugaku and Sasuke watched them. Itachi watched Sakura. And she wasn't as oblivious as she pretended to be.

'What is he, a rapist?' She thought, freaking out on the inside.

'Who cares? He's smitten. It's obvious.' Inner Sakura celebrated in Sakura's head.

Everyone had dessert, and the brownies were out of this world. Sakura got a few pieces to take home with her.

"Itachi, go drop Sakura home." Fugaku told his son.

"Ah, Fugaku-San! I'll drop her, it's no problem," Naruto said at once.

"Nonsense. Aren't you staying over tonight? You are a guest. Relax. Itachi, go," Fugaku said in a tone that made it clear no one was to argue with him.

Sakura bid everyone goodnight, told Naruto to behave and left with Itachi.

The walk to her apartment was pretty much uneventful, as both of them walked in a comfortable silence.

It was when they got to her apartment, that something happened.

"Sakura." Itachi said, causing her to look at him warily.

"Yes...?"

He started walking towards her, and she started backing away till her back hit her front door.

He put his arms on the sides of her head, caging her as he stared at her intensely.

"Taichou? What..what are you doing?" Sakura asked anxiously.

"It'll happen soon. Don't be afraid. Remember, no matter what happens, I am always there for you." Itachi told her softly.

"What..are you talking about? What's going to happen soon? Why would I be afraid?" Sakura asked, completely confused.

Itachi pressed his lips to her forehead and stepped back quietly. He looked at her with a sad smile and disappeared in a whirl of leaves. Sakura stared at the spot he was standing on just a few seconds ago.

'Whats going on?'

Yes, what's going on? You'll find out if you keep reading.

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