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It was the last session for the day and we all had the same English class. Me and the girls were situated at the back of the room. I sat nearest to the glass window over-looking the fields, Ino on my right, Hinata in front of me and TenTen next to her. Shikamaru next to Ino, Sasuke next to him, Naruto in front of Shikamaru; which is also next to Tenten and Neji in front of Sasuke. Although we are all usually split up in different classrooms – English was the session we could do anything in. AND I mean anything.

"Kakashi-sensei is so lazy, we never have homework or assignments. English is my favourite class" whined Ino.

Tenten sniggered at the girl, her orbs eying out Naruto as he gazed intently at Hinata. He hadn't said a word to since. As the two grumble with each other, I kept to myself.

I watched the birds fluttering away in the distance, the afternoon warmth shining on my skin and arms. A million thoughts were racing through my mind and many questions. 'Why? What's going to happen?' I tried to calculate the problems before me but couldn't find a valid reason.

I switched my gaze over to the Uchiha to find that solution but the blurring flash of red hair could be seen leeching on his arm. What is she doing here? How will she fit into our group?

"Sakura?" Ino questioned, noticing my mind fixated as she snapped me from my thoughts.

"Jealous?" She picked and I glared up at her.

"Bingo!" She announced proud of her position.

"I am not!" I forced back, huffing at her. "Why would I anyways?" I leaned back into my chair and tapped my pencil in annoyance.

"You've been staring at her since she started?" Hinata announced, turning to face me.

"Yeah I agree do you know her?" Ino asked leaning in closer to me.

"I've seen her before" I snapped; I wasn't mad just annoyed I guess.

"Wow where did that come from?" Ino chuckled.

"I'm serious, not from here or just casually around town"

"Where?" Tenten now absorbed in our conversation.

"At work" I stated, swallowing deeply. "She saw me in my uniform"

"But how can one customer remember one employee? You're over-thinking this Sakura" Ino huffed.

"No, I saw her around Sasuke's neck. He rejected her, I stepped in and reinforced it" I stated keeping my voice small.

"You didn't tell us this before Sakura, violation of friendship secrets" Initiated Ino.

"I didn't tell you guys because it's nothing important. This matter is about Sasuke" sighing heavily, I rested on my right hand. "That's not only the issue, she knows who I am, where I work and Sasuke has a picture of me on his cell phone. How do I know I can trust him?"

"Guess you'll have to ask to him to hang out with us Friday night then?" Tenten beamed up at me. Making it sound so easy that I can just invite my arch-enemy and his maybe right hand girl.

"We'll just invite the boys all up" Ino stated and cleared her voice. "I'll message them tonight and besides we have to get Sasuke's cell phone and delete that picture of Sakura on it too, who knows it could just fall into the wrong hands" With that being said, we all glanced at Karin. Knowing very well there was something up with that girl.

"We have to be careful from now onwards, if she knows where I work, she will pin you all and I don't want you all to get caught."

For once I felt threatened under my own skin and my environment; if things get worse from now onwards the last thing I would want is my friends to be in trouble.

X

At work.

"Ugh!" I nearly spat as the next customer in line just so happen to be, Sasuke. 'I told this idiot not to come here and yet he's here again!' I could feel my inner raging. "Sasuke! What are you doing back here?" I asked a nicely as I could, being aware of the customers in my surroundings and frozen under my bones.

He pulled out his cell phone one more time and pointed it in my direction, but this time I quickly opened a nearby Menu to shade myself just in time before he could snap a picture.

"Ha too slow!" I teased and placed the menu down as he folded away his cell phone.

"I wouldn't say that" He smirked and flashed his screensaver at me. AND there I was, another photo of me reaching for the menu panel.

"Ugh why do you torment me?" I complained, smashing my head on the counter. 'ugh…let me die already'

"Ha, I do it on purpose so I can see that weakness" He stated pulling out his wallet.

"You know I can kick your ass Sasuke" I fought, bearing in mind about my customers and diners. I scanned the room and noticed it wasn't as busy as Tuesday night and the line of customers ended with Sasuke.

"Aa, yeah yeah. Are you going to take my order?" he asked, sounding so polite as ever which still pissed me off.

Aunt Tsunade appears around the corner she moves toward the coffee machine and fills it up with coffee beans. "Ah-ah! We sell many Coffee beans."

"What do you want?" I asked, blunt and annoyed with him already. I felt my cheeks heat up in the process and my heart drop in my chest.

"Sakura-chan!" Tsunade called. "Why is my blooming flower talking so harshly to thou customer?" If anyone could make me feel bad, it was my Aunt.

"This is your Aunt, Sakura?" asked Sasuke. "Forgive me, my name is Sasuke Uchiha. Second elders-"

"Eldest in the Uchiha Clan and in line for next successor of Uchiha Corp, Yes I know of you" Tsunade announced, intrigued with his manners and formality. "Please excuse my niece of her introductions, she isn't feeling well" Her features held seriousness.

"Wait…" I said, breaking the conversation. "How do you him aunt?"

"My father is head of security in the Uchiha Company; my family serves the Uchiha clan."

"What, I had no idea" I stated, I wasn't at all one hundred percent well, hearing this news made me feel woozy. "I'm sorry Sasuke. Please I" I didn't want to jeopardize her position in Sasuke's business.

Sasuke chuckled at me as I bow to both my Aunt and him; just then I hear her laugh and soon they were both laughing at me.

"Ha Ha gotcha!" teased Tsunade, she lightly shoves my arm "I'm kidding, my father and Sasuke's father are best friends. It's good to see you again Sasuke"

"Why you two!" I growled, punched my aunt on the arm gently and balled my fist at Sasuke.

Sasuke still sniggering nods to her "You must come around home sometime. Mother would appreciate it."

"Sure will, how's that big brother of yours?" she asked, polishing a nearby cup and to my extent I calmed down shortly listening on their conversations. I didn't know Sasuke had siblings, in fact an older brother.

"The usual, business" he replies, taking a couple of coins out. "I'll have the special Omelet tonight, Sakura, Dine in."

"Fine!" sighing lightly, I take his change and enter the meal into the register.

"I see you know my niece, Sasuke?" she asked. "She is quite a gem"

"Oh please, quit with the polite attitude guys" I mocked and crossed my arms.

"A rough gem at it" she states. "You both go to the same school?"

"Yes, Tsunade-sama" he replies. "Same classes as well"

"Not for all." I pointed out, narrowing my view.

I quickly turn to take care of his meal when I felt his fingers grasp my elbow gently. "Sakura," His voice sent chills down my shoulders and his fingers were slightly cold than normal. "You have nothing to worry about."

"Y-Yeah… of course" untangling his grasp; I quickly turn to the kitchen leaving my Aunt and Sasuke alone to converse. I felt assured that nothing will come to my aunt or her store.

I couldn't breathe properly, my chest pumped deep and heavy in the back of my ears. My face was flustered and my headache had come back from earlier today. 'Why?' I thought. 'Why is it that he is the only one that can make me feel this way?' I stumbled toward the water fountain and drank the dehydration from my mouth.

Upon my return, I found Sasuke situated near the corner of the room. Waiting patiently and staring out the window. I carried his Omelette Rice Special toward him, watching my step and keeping my eyes directly on him. He noticed my presence and switched his gaze over to me, his eyes soft and his expression relaxed. Placing the tray down in front of him, I smiled softly and prepared my leave.

"Sakura," he called and I halted in my steps.

His called once again, making me reply. "Ugh, yes?"

His hands rough and cold grasped my wrist edging me to turn and look at him. Just as I did, I glanced down as his hands and back at him.

"I have something I'd like to discuss with you" he asked, picking up a fork and began to eat without effort. "Sit"

"Oh fine if you insist." I scowled at him and sat in front of him, his hands still on my wrist.

"You can let go of me now." I announced annoyed and picked up the second fork next to him.

"I know," he announced and continued. "So, Ino messaged me about some party or thing happening this Friday?" he took his hands off me and drank down his grape juice. "Wow this is delicious"

"Yeah" I replied stabbing a piece of pork meat and eating it down, I could feel my stomach turn and my cheeks heat up. "What about it?"

He stared at me hard, bewilderment over his features as he noticed me eating his meal.

"What? I might as well help myself, since you helped yourself to touching me" I pushed and laughed at him.

"So what is it about?" He asked smirking, his fork clawing at the rice meal. "What are you planning?"

"What?" I asked dumbfounded, 'I hope he didn't find out about my operation Steal Sasuke's Phone action' "I don't know what you're talking about?" I sunk into my seat.

"Why would Ino invite me?" he asked between his gulps. I've watched him eat multiple times and seeing him like this made me want to smile a little. "I was expecting you to do it, Sakura"

"Eh?" I said, surprised and felt my cheeks heat up again. "Why wouldn't she?" I asked, pushing the questions back to him. "Relax before you come up with some random excuse. The rest of the boys are invited. We all haven't….hung out with each other for a while" I coughed lightly and covered my mouth. "Excuse me"

"Are you still sick?" he inquisition.

"Yeah a little." I smiled up at him.

"You're so stubborn, why didn't you take time off?" He grunted, rolling his eyes and smirked. "Don't you care about your well-being?"

"Of course I do, Sasuke.." I replied quickly and chuckled. I felt so at easy with him. Am I warming up to him? "I'm strong enough to take care of myself"

"Sure you can." He mocked. "Remember you carried you today?"

"Nope not at all" I teased and sticked my tongue out. We both eyed out the last pork meat and stabbed the delicacy at once. Chuckling at him, we both stared at each other, our eyes locking in a moment's time and felt the air around us heating; I was mesmerized in the moment.

I felt him bring the pork meat to my lips, his features held gentleness and a fine genuine smile. I parted my lips still keeping my eyes on him, allowing him to gain access. His lips tugged upward in approval and fed me the meat.

Shyly glancing away I felt his fingers lightly caress my cheek and rub gently over my lips. 'What's going on?' I thought and why is he staring at me like this. I felt my chest tightened within a moment and his cheeks tinted also. He removed his hand and cleared his thoat.

"You had something on your mouth" he teased and wiped his mouth with a serviette. "Hn, can Karin join us?" He asked changing the subject, his voice stern and his eyes serious.

'Why did he ask that?' "About her, she knows my job and my existence. How do-"

"You need not to worry about her, Sakura. She won't say anything" he easily defended and carried on eating his meal.

Somehow his words sounded like poison, it hit me hard and I wanted to know why he was defending her. 'What isn't he telling me?' my headache approached and I felt at my worst as I stood up and prepared to leave. I couldn't look at him, my vision blurred slightly as I moved forward.

"Look Sasuke, I have to get back to work. If you want her to come then ask Ino"

"You're a stubborn women" His lips just merely from my right ear, his hot breathe tickling my neck and warm against my cheek.

Our eyes connected for a moment, and it felt like time stood still once again. His fingers stroked aside my fringe and brushed gently on my cheeks. His touch was unique and safe. Wait? What am I doing? This guy was different. He wasn't the same jerk in high school. He was professional and caring.

"Sasuk-" my voice broke, I fell into darkness later and my legs losing its balance, but I landed softly into a part of warm arms.

X x X x

Who would have thought that this woman would be the one to turn me on within moments? Her voice and bad attitude was far beyond any girl I've met. She was tough, strong and intimidating a trail many women fail at. But this one was different, she's the one.

"Neji come at me again! I'll show you how it's done" she called my name, sending chills down my arms. "Ugh are you just going to stare at me like a baby huh?" she tried so hard to provoke me but always failed at it too.

Glaring slightly at her, I prepared myself for her brace. We both had wooden sticks in replace of our real katana's and had ourselves a little spar. Her determination and fighting spirit always motivated me but she never saw this coming. Not matter how many times I've tried to confess, there was no proper way to confess. I could tell I was always a match for her, and she would never give up or loose to me. Keeping up with her efforts forced me to do so as I know when the day comes and she surpasses me; I will just be dumped to the side like every other worthy opponent of hers.

I won't be like that. I will not lose to her. It's a competition for love and only one sided too.

'Ugh he is always a step ahead how does he do it' she thought, dropping her sword and falling to her knees.

"I think we should take a break Tenten" I stated, turned and taking two bottles of water from a nearby bench. We were at my fathers' training grounds and somehow TenTen followed me home to help her train.

"Ah..Ah.. I can't keep up with you Neji. You're way too skilled" She panted between her words and caught the drink without looking up at me. "How do you do it Neji?"

"Practice and you need a lot of it, if you want to defeat me" I teased and sat next to her.

"Ugh, I will one day and once I do, I'll make you eat those words" she warned, smirking at me. "Thanks for letting me train with you, my father had to leave early for an emergency" she took a sip of her drink and screwed the lid back on.

Her soft voice caused me to smile at her words.

A vibration could be heard from my pocket; I pulled my phone out and scrolled through the message reading it quickly.

"Who is it?" Tenten asked, bopping her head at me and edging closer to my phone.

"Does it matter?" I asked, knowing quiet well it was an invitation to Ino's movie night. I moved my phone away, causing her to act more curious and inch closer to me.

She wasn't normally interested in my social life, but this time it would get her involved for sure.

"It's a message for a special someone, someone who I clearly care for and hoping she would get this sooner or later" I stated, shutting my eyes and listening to her movements.

Her body was close to me her face inches from mine; I could hear her breathing clearly. She tried to grab my hand that held my phone, but I kept extending it further away from her. She chuckled lightly, and I could feel her warmth radiating from her.

"Neji, can I take a look?" she asked as innocently as she could, but I knew that trick well enough it was a trap.

"No" I stated and moved from her more. "This is private"

"Haha private my ass, if it's a photo of me from last year's Christmas in grandma's sweater.. I will kill you"

"You had one of those?" I couldn't help but question it and laugh at her, she wasn't the brightest star but she was one hell of a comedian.

"Ah, no you don't," she growled. She lifted herself from the ground and launched her body weight on top of me restricting my arms under her chest and her legs holding my thighs closed. She was close, very close. I had been in closer situations with her before, but not this close in particular.

"Ha!" she exclaimed in her victory grasping a hold of my cell phone and readying herself to read the message.

"I don't think you'll be happy with the message, Tenten" I announced. Shifting my gaze away and embarrassed to see what her face will hold next.

"Huh what do you mean?" She flipped open the phone and her eyes scrolled passed the message over and over. Her smile, suddenly sunk deep into a distraught fascade.

She glanced down at me, shocked at the four messaged displayed in my notes I had prepared earlier. If it was the only way to get her attention then so be it.

I quickly flipped her off me and pinned her to the ground, catching her off guard as she fell heavy on her back, her arms restricted in movement. I gazed deeply into her eyes and watched her cheeks fluster in embarrassment and heat sensationally move over her body. She was blushing a lot.

My phone had somehow flew over the bench but that didn't matter anymore, it was now or never. She shyly stared back up, her tresses coming loose and I couldn't contain myself any longer.

"Tenten" I called softly unto the air, she sank deeper under me, nervous and afraid of what I'll do next to her. Staring down at her pale pink lips and my fingers lightly stroked her cheeks, this will be mine. "Don't look at me like that; I can't contain myself any longer"

I asked. "You can tell me to stop, whenever you like and I will"

"No," she affirmed, staring away from me and closing her eyes. "How long have you?"

'She must hold no romantic feelings for me' I thought. My hands pulled away her face and slowly I released the women under me. I was full of regret and embarrassment, knowing this girl she would soon hit me and I've just lost her friendship. Was I too strong, I shouldn't been so rough on her?

"Tenten"

"Tell me Neji, How long?" she demanded, pushing me off her and sitting up. She took a hold of my shoulders and literally watched her face tearing in front of me.

"Since I first saw you TenTen, I've watched you grow stronger, I wanted to be stronger so one day you could fight me and when that day came.. I worked hard to make sure you wouldn't surpass me" I confessed, clearing my throat along the way and keeping my orbs on her. I knew she wouldn't feel this way, but why do I feel crushed about it. I had to come clean about it.

"I've always lov-" I began and felt my eyes shut in disappointment. I was soon cut off with a warm press of skin on my lips. My eyes flashed up in an instant to see TenTen's lips on mine and her eyes shut.

"Shut up, idiot!" she mumbled and broke apart, I could feel my face getting hot by the seconds. "I've always loved you Neji Hyuuga, you're the only man that has even pushed me to my limit, you've supported me in all events, despite your competitiveness you were always cheering me on and helping me become a strong athletic person. I trained hard because I remember in middle school, watching you defeat every single man and tough women in all sports events; I wanted to be just like that"

She confessed, her orbs glistening and slight tears falling down her cheeks, this girl was pouring her heart out to me and genuinely showing me her emotions. An emotion that was hiding behind those punches she gave me, those screams and threats to scare me. This was the real Tenten.

"I got close with your friends and beat them at their own game; I was finally able to get close to you. Neji the truth is… I've always loved you from Day 1, but I thought by proving this was to show you how strong I am and secretly for myself to make it into the Olympic team too"

Her hands entwined with mine. "I'm sorry for crying and I'm not good at explaining these."

I forced myself once again to make my point across to her, I wasn't toying with her, but I was speaking but the truth. I kissed her once again grasping her attention and deepened the kiss further so show her my love.

"I love you Tenten…" I whispered over her mouth and embraced the girl tightly.

Looking over to my cell phone, I read the message clearly in my perpective. "I love you TenTen, from Neji Hyuuga" and thanked the lord for making it possible for her to read my feeling to her.

"Please be mine" I asked and she nodded happily.

X

"Sasuke" I whispered, my eyes sharply snapped open and I found myself in a different location. I sat up slowly trying to take notice of my whereabouts.

"Sakura!"

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