Its been a month since Kakashi passed us. We've been going on ridiculous missions. I hid behind a tree. Naruko's voice rang through my ear piece.

'Target located move in.'

"Roger that." I said hoping through the trees. I chased the black fur ball it turned but was cut off by Sakura it ran the other way where Kakashi redirected it. The cat broke into a clearing where it was grabbed by Naruko.

"Gotcha!" Naruko said scooping up the cat. The cat looked at Naruko and licked her face. "Aw! So cute! Kitty Kitty-chan~!" she sung. Kakashi smirked and looked at the picture then at the cat.

"Yep, this is defiantly the cat." he said. Sakura cheered. The cat purred and licked Naruko's arm and hand and face... stupid cat. I walked into the clearing and sat on the ground along with Sakura and Naruko.

"Lets head back." Kakashi said walking away. Naruko stood up.

"Hey! Kakashi! Cant we get some more challenging missions!" She stomped along through the woods. Kakashi didn't answer.

We got to the Hokage's tower. "HEY! GRAMPS! GIVE US A GOOD MISSION FOR ONCE!" Naruko demanded. A man with glasses conked her on the head.

"Shut up! Naruko!" Naruko rubbed her head and pouted. Mental note: 'kill the glasses bastard later' The Hokage chuckled.

"Ebisu, don't be so hard on her. Naruko. We give you these missions for a reason."

"If the reason is for me to die of boredom then mission accomplished." Naruko groaned.

"I have to agree with Naruko. I feel our ability's aren't being used to their full extent." I said aloud.

"See! Even Sasuke-teme thinks so!" Naruko smiled. I made her smile! Point one for Sasuke.

"I see. Do you feel this way also? Sakura?" The Hokage asked.

"Yes. I do. I feel we are of much more use than catching lost pets." Sakura said shyly. The Hokage looked at the three of us.

"Very well. You are dismissed, Kakashi and myself will find a mission suitable." The Hokage said. We bowed and left the room. I grinned. Sakura jumped excitedly. And My Naruko sung out in joy with her beautiful voice.

We left the building. I looked at Naruko... should I ask her out? No... maybe I'll offer to pay for some Ramen. Yeah. It'll be casual, and it'll be like a date... to me at least. But then, just as I opened my mouth, an old classmate of ours... Neji Hyuuga came walking out the Hokage's building. I looked over at Naruko, you could practically SEE the hearts in her eyes. Wait... Dose MY Naruko like this..stuck up...long-haired...jerk..Neji Hyuuga!? UNEXEPTIBLE. I narrowed my eyes at Neji. Naruko spoke up, she sounded completely love-struck.

"Hey! Neji-kun! Whatcha doin?" she blushed when he smiled at her.

"Just on my way to Ichirukas. Would you like to join me? Naruko-san?" He smiled. The bastard.

"Yeah! I would love to. I'll meet you there in a few minute." she bit her thumb nail. Neji bowed his head to her, Naruko blushed a deeper shade of red. Neji walked away. Once out of view. Naruko squealed. Sakura smiled at her.

"Aw. Naruko you have a crush on him?" Sakura asked. Poking her side. Naruko looked down blushing even more.

"No! Where'd ya get that from?" Naruko asked. Trying to regain her composure. Sakura giggled. Naruko tried to hide her blush. I fumed...on the inside. "So what if Neji-kun's cool, smart, really strong,and a great sparring partner! I like him, but as a friend! He wouldn't like me anyway..." Naruko trailed off. Whats not to like about her? Naruko looked at the time then jumped. It was nice to see her being all girly and cute but not when she went on about how 'wonderful' Neji was.

"Hn. I bet I could kick his ass..." I murmured. Naruko regained her composure just then, returning to her usual self.

"HA! Like that'll ever happen Sasuke-teme! Neji-kun's to far out of your reach!" She turned away and stalked off to go see 'Neji-kun'. Sakura glanced at me. Then smiled.

"Ah... I get it now." Sakura said, sadly.

"What?" I demanded. She looked at me and giggled.

"Nothing, nothing. Oh! By the way, wanna go to Ichirukas with me?" she smiled. This was my chance! I could ruin Naruko's ...date... and she'll HATE Neji. Worse come to worse I'll beat the bastard up myself. No one touches whats mine.

"Yeah sure, why not." I said calmly. Sakura and I walked together I tried not to run to the Ramen shop and kick Neji sky-high. Being an Uchiha is hard...

I heard Naruko laughing in the distance. Neji was smiling, talking to MY Naruko. He was just a little too close. What am I kidding. Two more inches and they'll be kissing! Sakura ran over.

"OH! Naruko! Hi!" She yelled. Thank god. Naruko turned and started talking to Sakura. Neji looked quite annoyed. I smirked and sat next to Naruko. I could feel a angry gaze on me. I looked to the side. It was Neji. He was trying to send me a mental note. 'your so dead' were the words in his eyes. Naruko, is this were you were going?" Sakura said cheerily.

"Yeah!Whats up Sakura!" Naruko smiled. The two girls talked endlessly. While me and Neji had a stare down. Naruko looked at the time. "Oh wow. I gotta get home!" she gasped. "Later Neji-kun! Sakura! Sasuke-teme!" Naruko ran home. Sakura had to go next, it was just me and Neji, we left the Ramen shop. We walked along since, unfortunately, we lived in the same general direction. I turned to Neji.

"Back off." I said clearly. Neji looked at me.

"What?" he said angrily.

"The Dobe's mine. Touch her again and you'll regret it." I growled.

"I don't see you name on her. You can't claim a person." he snapped back. This guy really wanted to die didn't he? I held my anger,

"Just leave her be." I said stomping onto my street. Stupid Neji. But he's right. I don't own Naruko... guess I'll have to fix that. I lay down in bed. When a thought occurred...

HOW!?