Title - Unexpected Turn of Life

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Chapter 8

Sakura's POV

'THOSE MORONS! COWARDS!'

They have a nerve to follow us. PERVERTS! Aren't there any descent guys out there lately? I looked at Hinata and saw that she's a little afraid.

"How dare you, Shannaro!" I yelled as I punched the guy on the cheek resulting him to lose his balance. The other one was already down when I kicked him in the gut. I'm glad that I learned some defense moves. I was going to ask Hinata when I heard a voice calling our names.

"Hinata-chan! Sakura-chan!". I glanced towards the source of the noise, when those men ran away.

"Are you guys alright?!". It was Naruto-kun!

Both Hinata-chan and I called out to him, "Naruto-kun…?".

'Heh, Those Cowards!'. I'm really angry now! "That jerk! Hmph!" I couldn't help saying it.

I was going to reply him, when I heard Hinata-chan saying, "We are fine, N_Naruto-kun!"

Did Hinata-chan stutter, saying his name?! I glanced at her to find that she was slightly blushing. Well, she's always shy but… Aww, so sweet Hinata-chan! Is this love I see?

I was out of my musings when Hinata-chan called out my name, asking if I'm alright. So I told her, "I'm fine Hinata-chan! Naruto-kun…" but soon I saw someone behind Naruto-kun. That's when I called out, "PERVERT?!". Naruto-kun burst out laughing, I wonder why…

Uhh…I should leave with Hinata-chan now… because he's kind of…..well…somewhat…looks angry. Well, he's glaring at me and then Naruto-kun, followed by saying "Damare!"

I didn't think that I could see him again. 'Well, it's a small world, isn't it? But I never thought he'll get you in a short time' commented my inner voice.

'What does it mean? And whose side are you on anyway?' I asked.

'Well, you shouldn't have run away taking the tomatoes like that! Now he came hunting us down! Run!' she retorted, dramatically. Sakura thought 'Oyi? You sound like I was stealing them! Correction, I BOUGHT them!'

No One's POV

"Haha-ha…That's… the first time… I'm hearing it, ha-ha…believe…it! Seriously!" exclaimed Naruto, between his laughs. Hinata and Sakura stood there looking at Naruto.

'Has he gone crazy?' thought Sakura.

"It's not funny, Dobe" said Sasuke, as he hit Naruto on the head.

"OWW! WHAT'S THAT FOR, TEME?!" retorted Naruto, rubbing his head.

"Naruto-kun? You know him?" asked Sakura, referring to Sasuke.

"He's my best friend! He's Sa….." before he could continue, Sasuke interrupted.

"Hn. Playing hero again? Let's go, dobe. And PINKY, think before you talk" stated Sasuke.

He walked past Sakura, who was now glaring at him. Nobody calls Sakura 'Pinky' except those who want to get beat up by her.

"Why you….!" started Sakura, as her fist tightened. Hinata and Naruto sweat dropped. Before Sakura could bring her fist up, Hinata grabbed her hand.

'I almost blew his cover! And Sakura-chan sure looks like she's gonna blow up now….' thought Naruto, as he scratched the back of his hair. Sasuke smirked, in triumph. He sure hit the mark. He glanced one last time at her and walked ahead.

"Well, uhh….. Sorry, guys! He's like that sometimes….hehe….. You sure you guys can…..?" said Naruto.

"Oh, don't worry Naruto-kun! Our friends are waiting for us just around the corner!" cut in Sakura, as she remembered Ino and Tenten.

"Okay, then! See you guys around! Later!" Naruto bade, following Sasuke.

Sakura replied, "Sure!" as she glanced at Hinata and nudged her with her elbow.

"S-see you again, N-Naruto-kun!" said Hinata, blushing. Naruto grinned. Sakura smiled at them. 'They sure look cute together!' thought Sakura. Naruto ran to catch up to Sasuke, waving at them.

Sakura narrowed her eyes at the retreating figure of Sasuke, as if trying to burn him with her glare, which is not possible. Just as he was about to turn around the corner, he glanced at her and as expected by him, she was glaring at him. He smirked again, tauntingly.

All he heard was "I'll get back at you! JERK!". Naruto chuckled as he reached Sasuke.

"Hn. As if" muttered Sasuke.

"Well, that was cool! Did you see her punch?! And you look amused, Teme" said Naruto as he looked at Sasuke and laughed. He increased his pace as he saw Ichiraku ramen.

"Hn"

Few Minutes Later...

"That jerk! I'll beat him up next time I see him!" exclaimed Sakura. All her three friends sweat dropped.

Hinata and Sakura just finished telling Ino and Tenten about why they were late, Ino squealed. They were now having their dinner.

"Were they cute?" was Ino's first question.

'Seriously?! Can't she think anything else for once?' thought Sakura. Tenten just laughed.

"Well, it's good that you guys are alright" said Tenten, as she ate her food.

"Well, ask Hinata-chan about Na-ru-to-kun" said Sakura as she smirked and wiggled her eyebrows at Hinata. Hinata's face flushed as she ate her food.

"Oooh, what's that I see? So, tell us, tell us!" exclaimed Ino.

"Uhh….well….It's…." sputtered Hinata.

"Oyi, stop both of you" said Tenten. Hinata was glad that Tenten said that.

"Shush, Tenten! You already got Neji-kun!" exclaimed Ino giving a sly look.

"W-what! Nonsense! Sakura! Say something!" retorted Tenten as she glared at Ino.

Sakura smirked, "Ah, Hinata-chan wouldn't mind being your sister-in-law, ne Hinata-chan?". Hinata just shook her head and smiled.

Tenten glared at them, "If you do not shut up now then I'll make you!" and huffed.

Next Morning….

Uchiha Corporation

'Nothing interesting happened so far…..' Itachi thought, bored. He sighed. It's just morning and he was already sighing. He glanced at the paperwork on his desk and sighed again, removing his reading glasses. He pushed his hair aside with his hand when there was a knock on his door.

"Come in" said Itachi monotonously. He was slightly surprised to see Shikamaru followed by Kisame and Kakashi. 'Why are Kakashi and Shikamaru here out of all people?' he thought.

"What is it? Why are you all here?" asked Itachi, raising his eyebrows. Shikamaru looks after finance department while Kakashi, human resource so he hadn't expected them to be here so early. 'Well, this is unusual…. Did Naruto…?' he thought.

"They said that it's urgent" said Kisame, rolling his eyes at Kakashi.

As if answering Itachi's thoughts, Kakashi answered, "It's not Naruto. It's Sasuke" and chuckled.

Shikamaru came forward and said, "Well, we need you to see this, Itachi-san". He placed a magazine in front of Itachi. It read 'Uchiha Sasuke has a girlfriend' written in bold letters.

'Lame…' Itachi blinked and then stared at it as if he was reading it again and again. All the other occupants of the room watched Itachi patiently.

'Isn't he going to say anything?' thought Shikamaru and yawned, 'What a drag'. Itachi looked at them, finally. Kakashi looked unfazed. Kisame looked surprised. Shikamaru shook his head.

"Well, is this some kind of joke?" asked Itachi.

"We've got more than sixty calls by now. Troublesome" answered Shikamaru. He continued, "So…?"

"Hn. I'll see it from here but you all know what to do" answered Itachi looking at Shikamaru. That means they just have to deny and call this article fake. Shikamaru nodded and left, muttering "Troublesome". Well, it is troublesome. Kisame was also dismissed.

"And why are you here, Kakashi?" asked Itachi looking at the magazine. "Well, I just wanted to see your reaction….but…." said Kakashi and sighed.

Itachi smirked, "Hn?"

Kakashi continued, "I'm not satisfied. Anyway, Ja…!" and he was out of the door with one hand raised while other now holding his favorite book.

Itachi sweat dropped 'He thought I'll be rolling on the floor while laughing, huh?'

Itachi was left alone in his office. When he picked up the magazine, he couldn't help but laugh. 'Is this serious?! My dear Otouto…. He'll be so pissed off that he'll shut down Jiraiya's company. Sounds interesting though…'

As he started reading the article, he blinked and then his eyes widened slightly. He was really surprised to read the name of his dear brother's so called girlfriend.

"Haruno Sakura…?"

To be continued…

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