Chapter 2
The next day at school was just as uneventful; class, lunch with the girls and the guys then more class and before I knew it school was already over. The four of us went back to our dorm room to get changed so we could go celebrate Sakura's birthday over an early dinner. However I—being the procrastinator that I am—only started getting ready at five p.m.
"Tenten would you hurry up, we need to go!" yelled Ino from the bedroom while I changed in the bathroom
"Alright, alright!" I yelled back as I fixed my hair then walked out of the bathroom
The four of us were dressed semi-formal: Sakura wore a white long sleeve button up shirt and a teal A-line summer dress over it with black ankle boots.
Ino wore her hair up in a bun and had black Mary-Janes; a canary yellow pencil skirt and a black long sleeve shirt.
Hinata tied her hair in a simple ponytail; and wore a long sleeve crimson jumpsuit that ended at her knees and nude heels.
I wore black heels with white knee socks; a navy A-line skirt with a white shirt tucked in and a black short sleeve blazer over that.
We were on our way out when I ran into Kenzo
"You said you were going to celebrate Sakura's birthday right? Then why are you guys so formally?"
"Well Hinata offered to treat us to dinner to celebrate and that's exactly why we're dressed like this. The struggles of being friends with a Hyuuga; no such thing as a casual eating time out." I explained before saying goodbye then catching up to the others
We took Sakura's sleek white Audi but Ino drove to the restaurant. It was a lot further in town than I thought. It took about an hour to get there; so we got to see the city light up as the sun went down. The girls were engaged in conversation but I was too distracted by the city lights and the different colours that the sun painted the sky as it turned from a golden yellow to rose pink and eventually to deep indigo. When we finally arrived at the restaurant I was full blown hungry.
Hinata POV
The atmosphere was semi-formal, dimmed lighting and candles on the tables—clearly not a restaurant you'd bring your kids to—but this was the atmosphere I grew up in, formal to the point of almost being impersonal and insincere—similar to the relationship I had with Neji, we are related even to the point of calling each other brother and sister but those were just titles without any significance; that is until Naruto was able to change my cousins mind and reinvest in me a confidence I never knew I had.
"…Hinata…Hinata" called Tenten "You're spacing out a little, you alright?"
"Hm? Oh yes I'm fine sorry"
A few minutes later the food we'd ordered had arrived and we began eating. We were having a great time, just talking and eating without the guys around.
"So birthday girl any romance in your future with a certain Uchiha?" asked Ino as she sipped her drink
"Doubtful but he did get me a gift"
"Ooh what is it?" she asked in excitement
Sakura took a small white card from her bag and opened it to reveal a gift card
"He got me a gift card to that fashion store everyone's so crazy about—
"Holy crap he didn't just get a gift card to any old clothing store, he got you a gift card for Exclusive Looks; only the best place to get the best clothes. How much is loaded on here?" Ino was pretty much drooling over it
"I don't know he wouldn't say, he said I wouldn't accept it if he told how much he put on it"
"Whoa that means that he put a lot of money on here, definitely a first move" she replied
"No it isn't, that's called gift giving"
"Sakura, Sakura a guy would never spend this much money on a girl unless he was serious about her" Tenten said and I agreed completely
"I think this is his not-so-subtle way of telling you that he's interested in you" I said
"I guess…" Sakura said almost as a whisper
"Well we'll talk about dating and boyfriends back at school, right now we're here to celebrate your birthday—to Sakura" Ino raised her glass and the others followed suit and clashed glasses.
Xxx
Sakura POV
It was Saturday early morning, the girls and I got back at around 23:54 p.m.—we ate and danced and partied and came back pretty tired. However-ironically- I woke up at half past five in the morning, my sleep just disappeared. So I decided to shower and get dressed then take a walk around the school. I loved the silence of the early morning and since it was still quite early I decided to watch the sun rise so I made my up to the roof, but I wasn't the first one there. There was someone sitting cross-legged staring directly at the horizon.
"I never pegged you as a morning person Sasuke" I said as I sat next to him
"Sometimes I like to watch the sun rise" he looked into my eyes as he spoke and I could feel my cheeks heat up
"I didn't know you could be sensitive" I joked
"Just what kind of person were you convinced I was?" he raised an eyebrow and smirked
"I mean you've always got this 'too cool for school' exterior and yet you really surprise me sometimes; I mean I didn't know you could be sensitive then again you can be thoughtful…by the way I never did thank you for your gift"
"You don't have to thank me" he returned his gaze to the rising sun "Have you used it yet?"
"No I haven't really decided when I'll use it exactly" I also looked to the horizon
"How's about now?"
"Now? As in right now?" I looked at him incredulously
"Yeah why not; it'll practically be empty therefore more enjoyable and easier to find what you're looking for"
"Good point…alright let's go" we stood up and headed to the student parking lot
Xxx
We arrived at Exclusive Looks-on the far richer side of the city-at seven a.m.; the place was quite empty just a few people here and there nice and empty just like Sasuke said it would be. I looked around the store in awe: two stories of the most amazing, stylish and not to mention expensive clothes in the city.
"Maybe now you wanna tell me how much you loaded on this card so I don't end up buying too much"
"No, I'll let you know when you've reached the limit. Just enjoy yourself alright" I was surprised by his words, he sounded so considerate and caring-not really words you'd associate with Sasuke when you first meet him but we have been friends for years so I know him pretty well but he still has his moments.
"Alright…but you're sticking with me throughout this adventure, I don't know anything about this rich lifestyle of yours so you're going to have to stay with me"
We walked around for a bit and I saw some outfits that actually looked really great so I picked a few and went to try them on
Normal POV
A few minutes later Sakura came out the changing room dressed in a white crop top with black skinny jeans and a navy blazer paired with black heels. The outfit showed off her long legs beautifully. She tried on a lot more outfits and asked for Sasuke's opinion on each of them and surprisingly he had genuine comments about each of them.
She then led Sasuke to the sunglasses section and chose a black pair with silver crystals-which she only found out later were Swarovski crystals, pointed out by Sasuke-and picked put a less crystal-ey pair for Sasuke and put them over his eyes and she put a grey scarf around his neck then observed her handy-work. She chuckled to herself
"What's so funny?" he asked
"Nothing it's just that you look more arrogant than usual in those" she chuckled again
"Is that so?" he smirked
"Yup definitely more arrogant" she smiled at him "I think I'll buy them for you"
"I got you this gift card to spend on yourself, you don't have to buy me anything"
"But I want to, there's no way I could spend however much this is on myself" they looked into each other's eyes before Sakura broke eye contact.
"Oh but there is one last thing I want to buy and I want your opinion on it" she took his hand and walked to the formalwear section. She asked him to turn around as she picked out the perfect dress for herself then walked to the men's section and picked out a suit for him. They both went to their separate changing rooms to try on their clothes. Sasuke finished first and admired himself in his navy blazer, white collar long sleeve shirt with a black skinny tie and black fitted trousers.
A moment later Sakura came out of the changing room in a white floor length A-line dress with a Grecian style neckline with gold embellishments. Sasuke could only stare as she twirled causing the liquid-like silk fabric turn with her.
"So what do you think?" she asked as she walked closer to him
For a while a million words rushed to his head to describe her but he couldn't turn his thoughts to words until he tried his hardest to choose one.
"Absolutely stunning" he finally managed to say making her blush in the process
After an exhausting three hours of shopping the place was getting pretty full so the friends decided to leave the store.
Back in the school's student parking area, Sasuke and Sakura climbed out pf his car and made their way back to the dorms. Just before they turned their separate ways Sakura spoke up
"Thank you, for today and for your gift. I really had a great time"
"I already told you, you don't have to thank—
She put her arms around him and held him close "I mean it Sasuke; this gift was really special not to mention you were with me the whole time. I never thought I could get you to go shopping with me" she chuckled
He put his arms around her as well
"If the right person asks; I'm willing to do anything" he said in her ear making her blush slightly. She looked up at him and found herself leaning in as well as him until their lips met. The kiss was gentle and sent a tingling sensation through Sakura's body. Afterwards they said their goodbyes and went to their rooms.
"Sakura, we've been wondering where you were. So you decided to have an early shopping spree without us" came Ino from her bed
"Yes I did, I couldn't sleep so I decided to get out of bed and take walk when I ran into Sasuke"
"Wait so you two went shopping together?" asked Tenten
"Uh-huh" she set her bags on her bed then sat down
"And then what happened?" Ino said sitting up eagerly to hear the rest of the story
"Well we shopped of course for a few hours and then we came back here…then we kissed" she whispered that last part
"YOU KISSED SASUKE" Ino yelled
"Stop shouting and yes I kissed him okay, happy?"
"Well it's about time" Tenten commented
"You're one to talk Tenten, it's not like you've kissed Kenzo or Neji"
"Nor do I intend to, how many times do I have to tell you that we're just friends?"
"You can say it all you want but it doesn't mean you'll convince us. They're both great guys."
"And I'm aware of that"
"So would you please make up your mind and go out with one of them already"
"You know what; I think I'm in the mood for some male company. I'll see you guys later" Tenten stood up from her bed and left the room. She was on her way to the cafeteria to get a quick snack when she ran into Kenzo
"Hey Tenten"
"Hey Kenzo"
"How was your night with the girls?"
"It was a lot of fun, but now I feel like I need to take a break from them so here I am.
"You know it's been a while since you and I have hung out together; so how's about you come on over to my room…tonight after dinner?"
"Sure, see you then" they said goodbye and she watched him walk away then got a packet of chips form the cafeteria then took a walk.