Title - Unexpected Turn of Life

Disclaimer – I don't own Naruto…..

A/N- Yo, minna-san! This story was requested by my friend who has moved far away. Anyway, please share your thoughts, comments and questions by reviews or pm! This helps me, BELIEVE IT! Haha ^_^

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'….' - Thoughts

"…..." - Speaking

Chapter 6

No One's POV

"THANK YOU SO MUCH, NEE-SAN!" shouted a little girl hugging Sakura and holding the pink teddy bear. Sakura hugged her back.

"You are always welcome, Risu-chan! Happy Birthday!" Sakura smiled.

Hinata watched this with smile on her face. Sakura stood up straight when Hinata wished Risu, "Happy Birthday, Risu-chan!" and handed her a gift bag.

"Thank you, Nee-san!" said Risu as she took the bag.

"Now, who want chocolate?" asked Sakura, grinning. The children surrounded them, shouting "Me, me!". Sakura and Hinata laughed.

"Now, aren't you spoiling the children?" asked a voice behind Sakura.

"Just this once, Anko-san" said Sakura winking at her. Anko folded her hands in front and sighed.

"I heard this already before, Sakura, but its fine this time" said Anko and smiled watching the children taking chocolates from Hinata.

"Let's help her" said Sakura walking towards Hinata followed by Anko. And this followed by playing games as their day continued…..

Uchiha Corporation…

'Everything is fine so far….. But nothing interesting happened yet…..' thought Itachi, seating on his chair, going through the files. He sighed as he closed the file in his hand. He pushed his reading glasses up. As he put the file on the desk, his phone rang.

"Hn. What is it, Kisame?" asked Itachi.

"There is news for you, Itachi-san" replied Kisame. Kisame is an assistant of Itachi for a long time now. He usually acts as Itachi's bodyguard when necessary.

"Well…?" asked Itachi. As the call ended, Itachi smirked. 'So, she called…..' he thought 'Then there's no need for little brother to be here…..' But as soon as he thought of calling Sasuke, someone entered his office.

"You are here early, my dear Otouto" said Itachi, smirking, "Well, earlier than expected".

Sasuke trudged forward, hands in his pockets. "Hn" he said, "This is a way better than to watch the Dobe breath down a ramen bowl" and took a seat on the couch. Itachi laughed at that.

"Aren't you exaggerating a little?" commented Itachi. Sasuke shrugged.

"What is it that you called me for, Aniki?" asked Sasuke. Itachi sighed.

"Well, change of plans. But since you are here, how about a brother's bonding?" Itachi suggested. Sasuke raised an eyebrow at this as Itachi called for some snacks. "Anything particular you want?" he asked.

Sasuke waved his hand carelessly "Anything's fine" and relaxed on the couch, closing his eyes.

Itachi took his seat on the arm chair beside couch. He asked, "So, how was US?". Sasuke sighed.

Meanwhile….

"That Teme! Ditching me like that!" mumbled Naruto.

'May be I should just walk around' he decided. He was walking aimlessly on the sidewalk after the little lunch at Ichiraku ramen shop. He grinned 'That ramen was really delicious! Man! I'm full! And the owner is quite cool!' he thought.

Two hours later, Naruto found himself near a park. 'Isn't this the same park which Teme and I passed while searching for Ichiraku?' he thought.

"Man! I'm starting to get hungry!" he mumbled, walking leisurely. 'Am I lost?' but his thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of his cell phone. He answered, "Yes, mom?"

"Where are you, Naruto?" came his mother's voice, Kushina Uzumaki.

"I'm walking, mom" said Naruto.

Kushina continued, "Weren't you with Sasuke? Don't tell me you're wandering aimlessly!"

"How did you….. I mean, No! Not at all mom! I was just coming home! Hehe….." said Naruto, his eyes roaming around.

"We are invited to the dinner at Uchiha residence today, so be back early" said Kushina. He heard his father's voice in the background, saying "Let him be, Kushina….. He might be with a girl".

Naruto sighed and answered, "Sure, mom"

"Naruto? Are you with a girl?" asked Kushina.

"No, Mom! And don't listen to Dad!" replied Naruto, as he stopped, looking a few feet ahead of him. His eyes sparkled and yelled, "Hey! Hinata-chan!"

Silence…

He grinned, thinking 'Finally found someone I know!'

"Mom, I'll be back early! See ya!" he said and ended the call.

Uzumaki Residence…

"He is with a girl!" said Kushina as the call ended.

Minato grinned and said, "See? You owe me hundred yen".

"Fine…this once!" said Kushina and pouted but admitted defeat. Minato chuckled, flipping to the next channel.

Back near the park…

Naruto ran towards Hinata and halted in front of her.

"Na-Naruto-kun?" she stuttered out and blushed.

Naruto glanced around and asked, "Sakura-chan is not here?"

"Oh, Sakura-chan went home j-just now" she answered, fidgeting a little.

Naruto grinned, "Alright! Well…". He scratched the back of his head. Hinata noticed this.

"You need s-something, Naruto-kun?" she asked.

"Oh, nothing. I was just getting used to this place. There are so many new people and places. Well, there's the place I liked the most! It's Ichiraku ramen!" said Naruto.

Hinata smiled, "Oh, I know that p-place. Well, N-Naruto-kun, t-thank you f-for earlier t-today!"

Naruto grinned at her, "No problem! I wouldn't want you to hurt your head or something!". Hinata blushed at that. He noticed Hinata holding a bag, so he asked, "Are you going somewhere?".

Hinata smiled. "Ah, I w-was going home" she replied.

Naruto smiled, "Oh, alright! And take care since your face is a little red. See ya later then!" and waved his hand.

Hinata waved back, "B-Bye, Naruto-kun!". 'I hope so…..to see you again…..' she thought, watching him leave and turned around the corner. She sighed.

Next Day…..

It's a normal but busy day. And more importantly, Sakura was happy because she was promoted. She was grinning from ear to ear, watching her new desk.

'Ahhh, my dreams are coming true little by little!' she thought. She sat on her chair and closed her eyes. She exhaled. Suddenly though, her eyes shot open as the phone on the desk rang. She picked it up.

"Sakura, come in my office now" said Tsunade.

"I'll be right there!" replied Sakura and hung up.

Sakura passed her friends, who waved at her in greeting and smiled. Well, not everyone. That's when she bumped into someone. Sakura started, "Oh, I'm sorry. I was…." but stopped as she saw who she bumped into, Karin…..

"You think that would work?" said Karin, flipping her hair. Here she goes…..

Suigetsu, who was with Karin, interrupted, "Hey, Sakura-chan!"

"Oh, hi, Suigetsu! Well, I'm in a hurry!" said Sakura and started walking but Karin stopped her.

"You can't get away that easily after bumping into me, freak!" said Karin and glared at her.

Sakura glared back, "Says who?"

Karin's glare intensified, "How dare you!"

"Stop right there! Do you know who you are talking to?" Ino cut in, as she stood beside Sakura, followed by Tenten and Hinata. Sakura glanced at them, surprised, "Uhh…..guys?". Karin glared at them.

Ino smirked, "She is Uchiha Sasuke's girlfriend".

'Noooo! I'm doomed! I forgot tell them to keep it a secret!' Sakura yelled in her mind.

Karin's face was replaced with shock. Suigetsu watched this amusingly. But soon, Karin started laughing.

"Does she even know him?" asked Karin and continued laughing.

"It's true!" said Ami, coming towards Karin. She continued, "I overheard it from those boys!" and pointed towards Sai and Kiba. They smiled awkwardly and sweat dropped. Now there were many people around them, watching.

"What's the commotion here?" asked Tsunade as she came forward. Everyone scattered and went back to their work. Tsunade continued, "Sakura? I called you in my office"

"Ah, I was on my way….." said Sakura but Karin cut in.

"Tsunade-sama? That's not true, right?! This Pinkie and Uchiha Sasuke are….! It can't be!" said Karin. But Tsunade's reply made her speechless.

"It is true. And she has a name, Karin. Now, back to work EVERYONE!" said Tsunade and dispersed them. Sakura and Tsunade went back while Ino and Tenten stuck their tongue at Karin. Karin stood there dumbfounded with Ami while Siugetsu found it amusing.

"You have an interview, Karin" said Suigetsu, which brought Karin back to reality.

"Oh…..yeah, come on" said Karin. 'As if I would believe that!' she thought and walked briskly followed by Suigetsu. Ami walked back with her musings. But with this commotion going on, they failed to notice that the interviewer, who was already there, took all notes, although he couldn't take photographs…..

That Evening…..

Sakura was out grocery shopping. 'I should've done this earlier…..' she thought as she searched for the things. She walked through isles and glanced at the side. She saw a family, the women looked like mother and she was with her two sons. They looked like teenagers. The woman looked happy, as her eyes were literally sparkling, her son smiling at her, who was older than Sakura while the other son looked grumpy, who looked like Sakura's age. They were few meters away from Sakura.

She smiled looking at them then sighed. She resumed her work and thought 'Hmm….this cabbage looks good' and took it. 'Oh, yeah! I ran out of tomatoes and onions!' thinking, she reached for the tomatoes when she felt another hand brush hers. She looked up and saw onyx eyes staring at her…

To be continued…..

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