Green eyes were closed in concentration, a blank expression spread across her features as she sat cross legged on the ground. At her back stood a tall, but proud cherry blossom tree that swayed slightly in a passing breeze. Her cotton candy locks tickled her skin and yet she did not as much as twitch while meditating. In the distance, the sound of birds and villagers could be heard but they did not cause the kunoichi to stir. She had been at this for about an hour; this particular activity had been added to her daily schedule each morning.

Suddenly, her eyes snapped open as her features slipped into that of confusion. She could see a pair of legs standing in front of her, which made her lean backwards to trail her gaze upwards to see the slightly amused face of one Itachi Uchiha. He stood with his hands stuffed into his pockets, one eyebrow arched as he patiently waited for her to speak. He had been silent when he had approached her prone form, waiting in silence for her to notice him.

"Itachi-san?" She questioned, head cocking slightly to the side as she stared at him with apple green eyes. She wasn't quite sure what she had done to earn the attention and presence of such a talented ninja as him. He was dressed casually in a pair of shinobi pants with a black long sleeved collared shirt that no doubt had the Uchiha clan symbol on the back. He was wearing black sandals, while his hair was tied back in the usual ponytail.

"Am I interrupting, Haruno-san?" He tilted his head to the side, staring at her with hooded coal eyes and a slight smirk tugging at his lips. He made no move to explain himself or move from his current position before her. The kunoichi blinked before clambering up from the ground so that she could look up at him easier. Did he have to be so tall? Feeling quite short next to him, she puffed her cheeks out slightly as a huff escaped her lips.

"No, I was just finishing… is there something I can help you with, Uchiha-san?" A nervous flutter formed in her stomach, noticing how close he was to her and suddenly very self-conscious of the tree at her back. She couldn't help but notice how perfect and handsome he looked this close up. She'd kill to have such lovely long eyelashes as him. Why were the Uchiha so good looking?

A chuckle bubbled from his lips, still making no move to explain his presence as he took the time to study her. It seemed apparent that he was not going to give her a response, much to her annoyance.

"Well, if you're not going to say anything I'm just going to go." She moved to walk past him but before she could, his arm shot out and shoved her against the tree, pinning her there as he stepped closer. His other hand slipped out of the pockets of his pants as he focused his now red gaze upon her form, tomoe spinning lazily.

"You're a talented kunoichi, apprentice to the godaime herself. I've heard rumors that you have even surpassed your teacher and yet you still have yet to join anbu. Are you truly content toiling away in the hospital day to day, participating in missions when you see fit?" He raised an eyebrow once more, his head leaning down slightly closer to her so that they were a bit more at eye level.

When she felt herself pinned against the tree, her instincts flared to counter whatever he had planned but when he made no move to attack or let her go, she felt very nervous. His words only confused her, causing her eyes to widen slightly.

"Itachi-san?" She murmured softly, confusion thick in her tone. "I…I don't know what you're talking about or why you would feel the need to bring it up."

A chuckle escaped his lips once more as he lifted his hand from her shoulder and poked her in the forehead with two of his fingers, in the very same way he did to his younger brother. "There's a new restaurant opening tonight and I happen to have reservations for two. Would you be inclined to join me?"

Disbelief welled up within her as she openly gaped up at him, unaware of the slight blush staining her pale cheeks. Was he seriously asking her out on a date? They hadn't so much as talked outside of missions and hospital visits. What had made him so interested in her? Or maybe this was a joke? She found herself unable to think of an answer, her anxiety flaring as a devious smirk tugged at his lips.

"I will take that as a yes. I will pick you up at nine o'clock sharp. Dress nice, Sa-ku-ra~" And with that, he disappeared. The pinked haired young woman stared blankly at the empty space in front of her, body tingling from his lingering touch long after he had left. What had just happened?

Author's Note: I wanted to write something cute between the two of them but it wasn't time to do so in Ravens and Cherry Blossoms. So, I came up with this one shot. If enough people like it, I will write another chapter and make it a two shot. Leave me your thoughts in a review!