Chapter 1
Disclaimer: This is my first time ever writing a fictional story and neither am I good at it but I am always down for growth and ideas that some may have and I do take criticism competently I hope you enjoy xxx
Looking at her she couldn't be any older than 25 but the way she held herself screamed...different he couldn't look away, Her eyes were so beautiful, and her pink hair was a different story, and her face she's so beautiful...
"Umm Mr. Uchiha are you listening? Are you okay?
"Oh umm yeah I'm okay"
"Great I think you would be a good fit here for our magazine! All I need is time for when you can start!
Umm, what?!? I got the job!
Yes, I would love to have you here! Is there a problem?
Oh no no I just- "I Got The Job"
Thank you this means a lot I promise to not disappoint!
You better not I'm counting on you!
"holy shit I got the job"
"she's beautiful "
Damn it I thought it'd be some old lady but no she just had to be...
" annoying"
For as long as Sasuke can remember Art has always been apart of him he loved the colors, the way you can create anything that comes to mind and with a simple snap he can capture life in an instant so it was only right to take off with it and here is today at one of the biggest magazines corps waiting to be called praying that his dream finally be recognized
"Sasuke Uchiha"
"Yes that's me"
"Ms. Haruno can see you now!"
"Okay, Thank you!"
Walking towards the office he can feel his heart beating against his chest, Never in his life would he think he would be this nervous about something but there's a first for everything right?
"Just take a seat and she'll be in shortly," the receptionist said.
This waiting game was starting to annoy him he was on time so why couldn't the-
"Hi Mr. Uchiha I'm Sakura Haruno I'm the chief executive and ill be the one interviewing you today"
Just when he thinks this couldn't get any worse the one interviewing him looks like she should be the one on the magazine cover!
"So tell me a little about yourself? When did you designing?
"I've been doing photography since my freshman year of high school and digital for three years now I'm 23 years old I went to Konoha university and I studied in art design and graduating with a degree in art I brought some of my work to show you if would like to see"
Handing over one his file over the desk towards her was when his nerves kicked into gear and self-doubt all decided to kick in not that he would show it though he was Sasuke Uchiha for goodness sake even if this is one of the biggest moments of his life he would not show anything but what he was feeling
"Well I gotta say these are really amazing you have talent indeed for photography and I would love to see some of your digital work and if it impresses you just may fit perfectly here"
Ah, Thank you! I do have some here with me" I have some dating back to when I first started to projects I worked on a few weeks ago"
"These are impressive indeed Mr.Uchiha I believe you'll fit in perfectly here-" drowning out the sound of her voice he couldn't help himself from admiring her Looking at her she couldn't be any older than 25 but the way she held herself screamed...different and sophistication he couldn't look away, Her eyes were so beautiful, and her pink hair was a different story, and her face... she's so beautiful...
"Umm Mr. Uchiha are you listening? Are you okay?
"Oh umm yeah I'm okay"
"Great I think you would be a good fit here for our magazine! All I need is time for when you can start!
Umm, what?!?" Did I get the job? Sasuke asked shocked
Yes, I would love to have you here! Is there a problem?
Oh no no I just- "I Got The Job"
"Thank you this means a lot I promise to not disappoint!"
"You better not I'm counting on you! You can start Monday I expect you here at 8:30 am and we'll discuss more details then is that alright?
"Yes that fine with me Ms.Haruno I'll see then"
"Great it was nice meeting you and welcome to Konoha Magazine!'
Walking out to the street shocked and excited Sasuke couldn't hold back the smile that plastered itself on his face he was finally getting recognized for something that he loves and not only that his work will soon be in one of the biggest magazines ever and that alone made him happy and let's not forget the woman he'll be working for that itself is a treat just the thought of her made his heart flutter and that is something that he didn't like just having one conversation with her and she already got him feeling weird...how annoying!
Monday couldn't come fast enough Sasuke been preparing everything he would need for the job and so far he's forgotten three pieces to his setup and at one point he forgot how to take a photograph to say he's nervous about his first day would be an understatement not only that he just couldn't get Sakura out his head she was a nonstop thought and it annoyed him to no end he hasn't even started yet and his boss was already a problem for him.
The last few days for Sakura where horrible not only was she stressed about getting everything done for the magazine final print her best friend/ assistant decided to set her up on a blind date and the guy just so happened to be the most clingy person ever with the nonstop phone call ridiculous hours of text being sent and even worse the guy found out where she lived if that doesn't scream danger she doesn't know what does hoping today goes smoothly she steps into the building to begin her long day of work and met with the sight of none other than the new art designer himself Sasuke Uchiha and she had to admit he was a sight to behold not only was he gorgeous he was a mystery and she knew she would love to "watch"-work with him going forward
"Ah, Good morning Mr. Uchiha you're here rather early I believe you weren't supposed to arrive until 8:30"
" good morning Ms.Haruno I decided to come a little early to hopefully discuss more information on me working here"
"yes that would be fine! but unfortunately, it'll have to wait for a little while I have an early meeting to get to but my assistant will be here in a few to show you around and help you set up in your work station"
"Ah that's fine whenever you're free I'm willing to talk"
"Alright but until then I can show you where you'll be working and fill you in on just a little and for your station its right around the area where my office is so follow me"
Sasuke doesn't know what he expected for his station but least to say he didn't expect what he got a high top view of the city with enough space for way more stuff than he has a desk where he can work there a couch in space to the far right of the room it's a little hidden away from plain sight and a computer station and a whole set for taking photos he's definitely gonna like working here if has this to himself.
"Well this is where you'll be working, you're own little space for yourself you like?"
"uh yes it is! it's a lot more than what I expected but I like it a lot"
"that's good and my office is just a few ways down so if you need anything ill to be in there"
"Okay thank you"
"My assistant names are Ino she'll be here shortly and she'll walk you through some stuff about the building, schedules, and what's expected of you and more! I have to get going now I'll fetch you later to discuss more on your job bye now"
This day has been the worst morning for me I had a three early meeting all with snobby bosses who expect way too much not only that, with old art designer quitting last minute we're running behind on photos, organizations, and individuals who just can seem to do their jobs themselves if anything comes out good from this it'll be my bed that I haven't gotten to use in the last three weeks, from flying to different stated for business to family get together and oh yeah a divorce from a snobby two-timer who just lived off me, life couldn't be any better I maybe I should just jump out the window and fly away...if only right...ugh I'm over this day
Pressing the dial to connect to her assistant phone she calls to finally discuss more business with what ino calls him Mr hot stuff, not that she blames her he is attractive it took a lot out of Sakura to not blush upon seeing him sitting in her office last week, Sakura never blushed at anyone who stepped in her office but it was something about him that cried out to her maybe the new designer could spice up something for her in here lord knows she needs it after where her love life ended drowning herself in her thoughts Sakura mind quickly wandered to how Manila he looked a well nice built body not to bug yet not scrawny either just the right enough muscles to grab at and his dark onyx eyes and his black hair that reached the top of his shoulders she wondered how her fingers would feel running through his hair while kissi...quickly stopping her thoughts before she becomes heated in such a place she quickly switches to her work brain and gets back to work.
"Ino would you please send Mr. Uchiha to my office please"
"right away"
After what felt like forever Sasuke was finally called to sakura's office so far in the last five hours he learned various if people's names an what they do for the magazine's he learned tips and tricks to stay and the body good side he learned when under pressure sakura can be quite the hassle but other than that she was a really nice person he also learned a little of what to expect from his job and that it could be grueling at times, but he was all for the challenges and opportunities ahead
Walking into her the office he notices the pile of work sitting on her desk from different pictures of women and men, topics, and even a peek at interviews with celebrities he also noticed just how worn out sakura looked hair pushed back with a clip in jacket removed and hanging on the back of the chair as she scribbles down words
"you wanted to see me Ms.Haruno"
"yes I would like to finish our conversation from this morning before you leave for the day take a seat and please call me sakura I'm not old just yet"
After two hours of discussions with Sakura, it was time to go home as Sasuke was packing up ready to leave there was a knock on the door of his office
"Come in," Sasuke said loud enough for the person on the other side to hear
"Hey I was hoping you didn't leave yet"
" I was just about to...is there something you need from me?"
"no not really I just wanted to ask if you wanted to go out for drinks... I and some of the other workers are going and since it's your first day I thought it'd be good for you to meet them properly"
"Yeah I guess it won't hurt to go out for a while"
"Great it's a bad right down the street I'm walking care to join me? the others are already there"
"Yeah, I'll walk with you," Sasuke said thinking that walking with Sakura would be awkward what would he say? What can he say?
Walking to the bar with Sakura was somewhat peaceful yet annoying he realized is that she talks a lot and what he means is a lot and she asks many questions he didn't expect that from her really not that he minded it was just that she gave him a feeling that he couldn't quite explain...she make him feel...weird and he finds it annoying she throws him off...so far during the few minute walk he has learned that Sakura reputation was very accurate yet she was definitely nice and kind you would think someone running such a high-stress job they would be on the rude and snobby side...you know like the movies
"okay one more question alright the bar just a few buildings down"
"okay just one" what it is"
"Are you single?" sakura asked
Did she...why would she... Is she flirting with me? Sasuke thought
"well..." sakura said looking at him
"Ah"
"ah" as in yes or " ah" as in none of your business," sakura said smirking
Glancing at her from the side of his eye he decided to mess with her and kept quiet walking inside the bar
"I see how it Uchiha," sakura said waking into the bar behind him
Did she just address me by my last name glancing back at her sakura stops and stared back at him with a curious look on he face as if asking what he was looking at...shes begin to talk
"arent you gonna motion to where your friends are," Sasuke said smirking at her
"oh right...i- umm" face starting to turn red sakura started to look around spotting the group of people in the right corner of the bar
" They over there come on" sakura walking towards the group of people chattering loudly
"hey sakura you finally came I was beginning to think you skipped out on us a" the blonde yelled he remembers meeting him earlier at the office naruto was his name he rather irritating and loud from what he sees
Looking around the table he sees many faces he seen around the office today and some he hasn't
"I had to finish some paperwork and plus I brought someone with me you guys know him the new art designer Sasuke Uchiha" sakura said turning to look at him
"Ah new boy hows it going you picked a dandy time to work with us I'm choji I'm an editor for the magazine"
I'm kiba the soon to be boss of the magazine he said
He's cocky Sasuke thought
You're a staff writer you barely make the amount of an editor the only boss you've ever talked to is saku-"
SHUT UP SHINO Kiba screamed
I'm Hinata a girl with black hair said very lowly
"Shikamaru... I'm the creator designer it's a drag but ah whatever"
"I'm ino but you already know that," ino said smiling fluttering her eyes at him
"Ah," Sasuke said
"Not much of a talker huh? Naruto said
"Nope I tried to get him to break on the way here he wouldn't avoiding my questions like the plague, " Sakura said smiling
"Come on you two pull up a seat we're ordering another round" Naruto yelled
Three hours passed and almost everyone was already drunk except Sasuke Sakura and Shino there was a lot of yelling and drinks being passed pretty sure ino was dancing a quiet awhile ago but Sakura can't really keep up with everyone especially with her feeling Sasuke staring at her from time to time...did she make a mistake bringing him? What if he was a serial killer waiting to kill? Or a stalker? How many drinks has she seen him have? Two maybe? I think her drink is getting to her maybe it's time to head out
"I think it's time for me to leave I got some stuff it get working on for tomorrow," Sakura said standing
"Oh come on Sakura y-y-you haven't been here long" ino slurred
"Y-yeah you got Lea-learn how to have fun" Kiba yelled
"No I gotta head out I'm gonna walk back to the office my car is there I'll see you all tomorrow...early," Sakura said with a little firmness in her voice
"uh oh boss is coming out," ino said
bye guys" sakura standing up
"I'll walk with you I left my stuff there," Sasuke said standing nice meeting you all bye
Walking out of the bar Sasuke noticed Sakura was very distant a lot different from earlier
"Are you alright?"Sasuke asked
"Huh? What? Oh yeah I'm okay" sakura said frantically
"You don't seem like it," Sasuke said eyeing her
"Yeah yeah I'm alright just ready to get home that's all" Sakura said looking away
"ah"
The rest of the walk to the building was quiet and awkward ready to get away from this situation that very confusing and uncomfortable for him, Sasuke quickly walks to his office to grab his things and leave without running into Sakura...a very weird sakura at that grabbing his things and heading out and to his luck sakura was also walking towards the entrance keeping his head down he keeps walking almost out thee entrance when he hears sakura calling him
"Hey Sasuke...umm can I ask you something? Sakura asked looking the other way
"You just did," Sasuke said blankly
No shit you ass Sakura thought
"Well can ask you can I ask you another question"
"You just-"
"Okay! I get...sakura said firmly. "umm okay...at the bar where you staring at me?" Sakura asks
Sasuke just looked at her blankly without saying anything
Quickly realizing she probably just look utterly ridiculous she quickly tries to drop the conversation and break for it
" That was a stupid question...I'll leave now bye see ya tomorrow, " sakura said practically running out the building
she saw me looking at her...so that's why she was acting weird after leaving...she probably thinks I'm weird now great going idiot Sasuke thought to be truthful she did have cheese hanging from her mouth from the nachos she was eating...just didn't know how to tell her.
Heading out the building Sasuke thinking tomorrow is gonna be more awkward than ever after tonight.
