Hi everyone! I know this is long over due but I think you will believe the wait was worth it! I must admit I had a lot of fun writing this one (once I got over the writer's block.) Truth be told I have never been on a date so this is all from the imagination! (yes I know that is sad) Well enough about me. Enjoy!

Chapter 31

Sakura took Alasia and Joe back to her house to help poor Joe get ready for her date.

"Can't I just send a clone or something instead?" Joe whined.

"No." Both Sakura and Alasia deadpanned. All three of them were in Sakura's room. Joe was sitting on a stool in front of a mirror which sat over a make-up table. Alasia had her hand on Joe's shoulder to keep her there while Sakura went into her closet to find something for Joe to where.

The room was a pale emrald color. On one wall, across from the door, were two windows on either side of the bed. To the left was the table Joe sat at and across from that was the closet.

"Here. How about this?" Sakura came out with a white, strapless dress that flared out at the hips. It cut off at the knees and had a navy blue rubbon around the waist.

"I like it. It will bring out her eyes." Alasia commented. Both girls looked to Joe for approval. She just gave a defeated shrug.

Sakura gave Joe the dress to put on. "Okay go put this on and then come back so we can do hair and make-up." While Joe was gone, Alasia wanted Sakura to answer a question that has been on her mind.

"Okay. You seem pretty calm and helpful concidering Sasuke is about to go on a date with another girl." Alasia cocked one eyebrow at her and crossed her harms.

"Well, technically this isn't the real Sasuke. I'm sure you know all about how this is a genjutsu right?" Alasia nodded. "Well then this Sasuke is just a genjutsu so it doesn't matter what he does or who he likes."

"Sounds legit." Alasia responded.

"Okay guys, how do I look." Joe walked in with the dress on and a pair of navy blue heals. Both Alasia and Sakura smirked.

"You're going to knock him dead. Now let's work on your hair and make-up!"

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Meanwhile, Sasuke and Naruto were at the meating place, waiting for the girls.

"Okay Sasuke, I have one thing to say to you. Don't hurt Joe. No flirting with other girls and doing the stuff you do. She is like an older sister to me and I don't want to have to beat you up for messing up. " He gave a warning glare. Sasuke gave him a reassuring smile. "Don't worry."

"Hey guys!" Both turn to see Sakura and Alasia walking toward them. Sakura and Alasia gave each other a look them split to reveal Joe behind them. Both pairs of eyes widened, who knew she could be so . . . girly.

Joe strutted down the street, a smirk on her face, with the confidence of a model on a runway. She wore the white dress that Sakura picked out earlier with a pair of simple navy blue heals. Her hair cascaded down in loose curls that framed her face perfectly. On the left side was a navey blue flower that pinned her hair back right over her ear. The blue highlights in the outfit intensified her blue eyes, making them stand out. Yeah she sure did look good.

"Damn." Naruto and Sasuke whispered. When the girls got close, Naruto smiled and said, "This is the first time I have seen your hair down, it looks good."

Joe smiled back. "Thanks."

Sasuke walked to Joe's side and put his hand at the small of her back. He looked down and stared into her eyes, making sure he had her attention before saying, "You look absolutely amazing." Joe turned as red as a temato. "Thank you." She whispered.

Of course, Sasuke wasn't looking to bad himself. He had on a white button down top couple of buttons was left undone, giving anyone looking a glimps of his well-defined chest but only just enough so that it was more of a tease than anything. He sported a black pair of dress pants and black jacket to match.

"I'd say we did a good job." Sakura beemed.

"Hey Joe, if you started dressing in stuff other than sweats, jeans, and t-shirts back home, maybe you could actually get a guy." Alasia teased.

"Shut up." Joe glared.

"Who said I would let other guys have her?" Sasuke said half jokingly.

"Who said you get any say in the matter?" Joe responded.

Sasuke didn't grace her with an answer. He just gave her a small smile then looked up at their friends. "Well we better get going."

"Be safe!" Sakura called out.

"Have fun!" Naruto added.

"USE PROTECTION!" Alasia yelled after them.

"ALASIA!" Joe shouted. The group laughed and waved goodbye as Sasuke turned Joe around and led her off on their date.

At first, it was awkward especially after what Alasia yelled. Not many people know this but this is Joe's first date . . . ever. Just my luck. My first date had to be with an anime character. I mean it is nice to go on a date with a hot guy but it's almost as bad as the Korean guy marrying a anime body pillow. Does this even count? (a/n true story about the Korean dude.)

The silence between them was eating at her so she had to break it. "So . . . where are we going exactly?" Sasuke smirked. "You'll see."

"Uchiha! Flirting with some girl again and trying to get some?" Sasuke sighed and turned around.

"Hyuuga, I don't need to try-" Joe scuffed "-and just to let you know I'm not just flirting around. I am on a date." Joe looked to see Hinata, Kiba and Shino. Damn! Hinata sure looks and acts different. I kinda miss the nice and shy one. Joe thought. Hinata was wearing really short shorts, a belly shirt, and her usual sweater that was unzipped. She stood there with her hands on her hips and a slight frown on her face.

"So how many dates are you going on tonight?" Kiba chimed in. He had mimed quotes with his hands when he said the word dates. Joe noticed that Kiba's facial markings looked more like red cat whiskers than dog fangs. She noticed that Akamaru didn't stay close to kiba at all, almost like he was trying to avoid him. It was a stange sight.

Joe crossed her arms and while glaring at the Uchiha, said, "It better be one or else he will wish he had never been born." She then turns to the group and says, "My name is Joe. Nice to meet you."

"Damn. You've got a feisty one there. Rwar." Kiba pawed at the air. Joe looked at Kiba as if he was crazy. Oh God. Kiba is like a cat! "My name is Kiba. This is Hinata and Shino." Each person nodded their head when their name was said.

Hinata put her face in Joe's space and examined her. "Hmmm. She's a girl with guts. I'll give her that." she said.

"Becareful Uchiha. You don't want to mess with this one. She doesn't seem like all of the others." Shino spoke from behind his high collar as he took out a can of bug repellent and started spraying it around himself. So he doesn't like bugs. . . well that's awkward concidering. Joe thought.

Sasuke chuckled. "I know." He grabbed Joe's hand and started leading her away. "Sorry guys. We have a date to go to."

They finaly made it to a nice little restaurant that had a homey kind of feel. Joe looked at Sasuke with one brow raise. "And here I thought you would do a cliché thing and take me to some fancy restaurant." She commented.

Sasuke smirked. "You just didn't seem like the kind of girl who can be bought with money. I figured you would enjoy somewhere like this better."

Joe looked away, hoping the raven didn't see her blush. "Stupid Uchiha with his stupid charm." She grumbled. Sasuke chuckled as he led her inside.

Once they got inside, a waitress greeted them. Well she greeted Sasuke at least. "Oh Sasuke! How are you? You know, I get off soon if you want to stick around. Then we can do something together, if you know what I mean." She gave him a playful wink as she leaned on the counter that held the menues, trying to make her boobs bigger. She failed at seduction.

Joe coughed to get her attention. The waitress turned to her and scowled. "Sorry ma'am but I'm a little busy. Can you wait your turn." Then she turned back to Sasuke. Joe rolled her eyes.

Sasuke sighed. He wrapped his arm around Joe's waist and pulled her close to him. "Sorry, but I'm on a date tonight. This woman that you so kindly told to wait is my date." The girled flustered in embarasement. "I'm sorry Sasuke! Here let me lead you to a table." She said. It was obvious her apology was fake. As she grabbed the menues, she glared at Joe and then proceded to lead them to a table.

Joe was taken off guard for a second. She didn't think Sasuke would stand up for her. She thought he would flirt back or something. Guess I underestimated him. She thought.

Once they got situated at the table, Joe went to thank Sasuke but before she could. . . "Sasuke! How are you doing? Oh is this your sister?" Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino walked up to their table.

"Idiot! Sasuke doesn't have a sister." A skinny (that's right skinny!) Choji reprimanded Shikamaru. "Oh right hahaha guess I forgot." Shikamaru had the dumbest face. Joe tried very hard not to laugh. Oh God, it's a dumb Shikamaru! hahahaha

"Ch-choji. Try not to f-fight with Shikamaru." Ino studdered. So Ino is shy. That's interesting. Joe thought. "I'm s-sorry about that." Ino said.

"It's okay. Guys, this is Joe. She is my date for the night." Sasuke explained. Ino's face lit up and she clasped her hands together. "Oh how wonderful!"

Joe raised a brow at Sasuke. "Why do I have the feeling that when you tell people that, your just rubbing it in that you won the stupid bet." Sasuke smirked at her then turned his attention back to the trio.

"Well we should go so we don't bother them." Choji suggested.

"Okay let's goooooo!" Shikamaru exclaimed. Choji shook his head at his friend as everyone waved and walked away.

"So, what would you like to eat?"

To Joe's surprise, she and Sasuke were able to keep up a nice confersation. She was actually enjoying herself. Quite a few times, he had made her hear skip a beat, not that she would admit it. After dinner, Sasuke paid and led Joe out of the restaurant. As they walked, Sasuke held her hand. Every so often he would gently rub her hand with his thumb. It was strange to Joe, getting all this attention from a guy was something that had never happened before. I am so not used to this. She thought. Joe was so deep in her thoughts that she didn't notice where Sasuke was taking her.

"Hey, if you don't get out of your head you'll miss it." Sasuke whispered in her ear. She mentally shook her head and looked at him. She noticed they were in a clearing, near a lake, within the forest. He smiled (something she still wasn't used to) and looked up. She followed his gaze and saw the most beautiful thing. In the night sky were thousands of shooting starts racing to the horizon. The raven's eyes softened as he watched Joe's eyes light up and a smile graced her features. He couldn't help but smile softly.

"Beatutiful." She whispered.

Sasuke never took his eyes off her. "Yeah, beautiful." Joe turned and saw that he was looking at her with such intense emotions in his eyes. A blush spread on her face as she look back up at the sky. Sasuke wrapped his arm around her waist and reached up with his other hand to tilt Joe's head towards him. He looked into her eyes and slowly pulled her closer to him. Joe's heart was beating wildly, like to was desperately trying to jump out of her chest. Then the softest brush of lips met hers. Her eyes widened. Sasuke smiled at her reaction and then deepened the kiss.

Joe was hit with a wave of emotions as she was gently kissed by the last person she would ever have thought she would get a kiss from. Sasuke Uchiha was kissing her . . . and she kissed right back. Slowly Sasuke threaded his fingers into her soft hair as his other hand tightened it's grip around her waist. Joe was gripping the front of his shirt. She slowly rose up on her tip-toes to help deepen the kiss even more. Joe felt like time stopped and no one mattered but them and the kiss they were sharing. She could feel his heart pound just as much as hers under her hands. The whole moment was magical.

Eventually they had to brake the kiss, both panting for air. They looked into each other's eyes and smiled.

"Joe . . .I . . . I think I lo-"

"THAT WAS THE CUTEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN!WHO KNEW THE TEME WAS ROMANTIC!" Quickly turning their heads, Joe and Sasuke saw, Alasia, Sakura, and Naruto falling out of a tree.

"Naruto! You just ruined the whole thing!" Sakura yelled and hit him in the head.

Alasia facepalmed. "Sorry. Just pretend this never happened." She sighed out.

"Just how long have you been following us?" Sasuke asked. All three avoided eye contact with the raven. "I'll take that as ' the whole time.'" He said.

Joe buried her face in Sasuke's chest out of embarrassment. Sasuke enveloped her in his embrace and chuckled. "Cute." He whispered. Joe's response has a playfull hit in the chest.

Review! The first time I wrote a kiss scene ever!