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One week later…

Sakura got up early to have a double check on the things she had packed in her suitcase. Her luggage consisted of many sets of shirts, T-shirts, pants, jeans, underwear and skirts. She liked to put on a conservative image and would rarely wear flimsy singlets and fancy tops. The clothing she possessed were mainly 'on-sale' clothing.

She tried to fit a blanket and a pillow in the rectangular luggage in case she got homesick from her new environment. The black suitcase bulged infinitely as Sakura continued to force anything that she had forgotten earlier. Her eyes scanned the room until they landed on her pink bunny. She wished someone had bought her the soft toy but sadly she had to save up for it.

After taking some effort to hull the luggage out the door, she grabbed her backpack to stuff all her books, certificates and women 'stuff' into the bag. She got dressed in a pair of khakis and slopped on a light pink shirt. As she was kneeling down to get some socks she noticed a book under her bed.

Sakura stretched her arm to reach the small book on 'How to maintain your stress levels…' She realized there was a piece of paper sticking out of it with Naruto's number. An image of a kind looking blond haired man popped inside her head. Sakura had thought she had lost the number and was now grateful to have found it.

'Perhaps I should call him to say thank you,' she thought with a genuine smile.

As she dialed the number on her mobile she did not realize it was just 6:30 a.m.

"Grrr… Talk," said an annoyed voice.

"Eh… Hi, I'm Sakura. I called to thank you for paying- for paying the ice-cream," she said nervously and added, "I'm sorry for disturbing your sleep."

"Ah… Oh Sakura," said Naruto who was wide-awake now. He had wanted to talk to his so-called soul mate but it had taken him a few years to get accustomed to the world of 'humans'. She had moved homes after he had settled with his new family. It was only about a few months ago when he had tracked her down through his detective agency.

"I should go. I'm sorry-" trailed Sakura.

"Wait. Can you join me for breakfast?" asked Naruto sincerely.

"When?"

"Now."

"I guess but not for long because I'm moving," she replied.

"You're moving again?" he said louder than expected.

"Excuse me?"

"Oops… I must be still dreaming, sorry."

"That's ok. Where would you like to eat breakfast, my shout!" she offered.

'She seems nice on the phone,' thought Naruto who wasn't aware of the words rolling off his tongue, "My Sakura…"

"Huh? Did you just say-" Sakura was cut off.

"I'll come pick you up at 8 a.m." he said and hung up after Sakura had told him of her address.

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Ding Dong

"Aww… Sakura! The ice cream man has come," shouted Kono.

"I'm coming, I'm coming!" called Sakura who was trying to find her handbag.

She opened the door with her keys and was surprised to see nobody. 'He left me…' she sighed before a bunch of white roses appeared in front of her. Sakura took the roses and asked softly, "Are these for me?"

"Who else do you think they're for?" he asked and thought, 'My sweet innocent Sakura.' As Naruto studied her features he could sense an overpowering closeness. 'Have I seen her before? Perhaps in my previous life?' he shook his head because it hurt and he couldn't remember. It had been too long since he became a fox.

Naruto bowed and motioned his arm towards her, in which she happily clutched onto. He became intoxicated by the smell of a cherry blossom perfume. It was a scent familiar to him. Sakura looked at him with her big emerald eyes, which made him, feel dizzy.

"Have you got perfume on you?" he asked.

"No, do I smell?" she replied worried.

"No you smell beautiful," he commented.

Naruto opened the door to his Ferrari and waited for Sakura to sit down. Sakura had never imagined sitting in a prestigious car so she took a few moments admiring it. She observed the two seats, roofless yellow car and sat down eagerly to try out the softness of the seats.

When Naruto had started the car he asked, "Are you hungry?"

"I'm starving," she replied honestly.

"It might take some time before we get there…" he said

"That's ok," she muttered.

Sakura didn't know how to start a conversation so she just watched the road ahead. She realized Naruto had just made a turn from the main road and was heading to a desolate road with little traffic. 'Where is he taking me?' she thought and was slightly frightened because she had just known Naruto, 'Is he safe to hang out with…'

"Don't worry we're nearly there," assured Naruto and asked, "Where are you moving to?"

"Osaka University, I got a scholarship there," she replied.

"What would you be studying?" he asked.

"Law so do you work?"

"Do I look that old? I'm just 18 and I will be looking for a university."

"Oh… but you look rich with this car and all…"

"Yea… being rich doesn't mean anything though. Look we're there," he stated.

Naruto parked the car and escorted Sakura to a small fancy house. Sakura could smell the rich aroma of tea in her surrounding. She recognized a shallow scent of jasmine tea and was deeply startled by the appearance of the small petite house. There was a homey feel to the place with wooden chairs and tables.

They sat down and Naruto asked, "What tea would you like to drink?"

"Green tea. My grandpa makes the best tea…" whispered Sakura.

"Are you alright?"

"Yes… it's just that Grandpa used to have a tea store, except we needed money so he had to sell the place. After we moved he became kind of lonely and he would just sit there at home…"

"If money's the problem, maybe I…"

"NO! I've hardly known you, besides I like to work my way up."

They sat down to eat some tea eggs and other exotic Chinese vegetarian dish while drinking the rich green tea. Later on, Naruto showed Sakura around the place and where the owner kept his treasured birds. The birds were cute and chirped nicely but Sakura felt that they should be freed rather than trapped in the small cage.

When Naruto had returned Sakura home safely he dialed some numbers and asked for an application for Osaka University. Rich people and their contacts, they could simply buy their place in a university. However, Naruto couldn't buy Sakura's love, he had to make her fall in love with him. 'It can't be that hard, can it?'

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Sakura gave her grandpa a hug and cried, "I'll miss you and take care of Kono when I'm gone for me…"

Grandpa Fudomine raised an eyebrow and asked, "You're leaving? For how long, will I ever see you again?"

"Of course!" she reasoned.

She left a note to Kono and a small minidisk of his favourite band for him. She carried her belonging and left for the bullet train station. Just before she left her grandpa whispered, "I think my time is coming. I can hear your grandma calling me more often these days…"

ooOoo

It had taken Sakura a great deal of energy to lug her suitcase from the taxi to the office of the university. The office lady gave her a key and some directions to her dormitory. Once she got in, she was delighted to see a single bed with a small bathroom. There was a microwave and a kettle but the main kitchen facilities were shared with the rest of the people.

"Dam, no TV and phone… Lucky I got a mobile and at least I've got a little dressing/study table," she muttered.

She decided to take a walk outside to adjust to her new environment. She put on a black cap and walked down the hall that lead to a courtyard. There was a small fountain that greeted her and she decided to sit down and watch the pigeons peck the ground. Sakura pulled out a small packet of biscuits she had saved to feed the birds.

Meanwhile Sasuke and his friend Lee were walking on a bridge in the second level.

"Look at the pink haired girl feeding the pigeons. I wonder if she looks cute…" Lee shouted.

Sasuke gave him a death glare at the mention of PINK hair…

"Cool it dude, I know you hate the colour pink but that doesn't mean all pink haired girl's are evil," he commented and watched a figure approach the girl.

Sakura was occupied with feeding the pigeons before a shadow came up to her. She looked up to see a young mahogany brown haired man. He had an unfriendly smile and his tattoo made him look creepier. The cute girl in front of him intrigued Garaa and he wanted her to be his friend.

"Friend," he said with his hand out.

"Eh… I'm Sakura, you?"

"Garaa."

"What subject do you take?"

"Psychology," he motioned Sakura to shake his hand again.

"Ah… ok, well I'm going to study law," replied Sakura. She shook his hand though he made her feel uncomfortable.

A minute passed and Garaa continued to hold her hand, Sakura tried to yank her hand back but Garaa kept his grip. "You can let go now," she stammered and wondered if his mind was twisted. He did let go but he decided to hug onto Sakura like a toy. What Sakura didn't know was that Garaa had an obsession with the colour pink.

Lee raced down from the stairs and shouted, "YOU LET GO OF HER RIGHT NOW!"

Garaa looked at Lee with an evil grin, he was not going to let his toy leave that easily. Lee was about to give Garaa a punch before a pair of strong hands grabbed him. Kankuro had asked Garaa to meet him there and being the protective older brother, he prevented the man with the green jacket from touching him.

"Sasuke some help please!" yelled Lee.

'Sasuke, that's a familiar name…' thought Sakura.

'This is what you get for messing with PINK haired girl's,' decided Sasuke, 'Now you shall suffer!' He was about to walk away and let his friend be punished for getting into other people's business before he heard her scream.

Sakura tried to nudge away from Garaa's grip and during the process her cap fell releasing her long pink hair. The silky tresses fluttered in the air while Sasuke's eyes became glued to the tiny white innocent face. He couldn't see her details but she looked very fragile from where he stood.

A teacher came to stop the commotion so Sasuke decided to leave them. He walked off into the distance to wear off his sympathy for the girl. He promised that he'd never like a pink haired girl and he would keep that promise. Sakura thought that Sasuke would come save her but she was wrong. She frowned at her stupid childish thoughts.

The teacher had reported the incident and the head of the university gave Garaa a warning not to go near the girl again. Lee had introduced himself and was hoping to become friends with Sakura.

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The next day…

Sakura have grown slightly accustomed to her surrounding and after eating a light meal for breakfast, she made her way to her first class. She tried to find her way but ended up a little late to the room. Her gorgeous eyes peeped into the room while she made her way to an empty chair next to a black haired guy.

Sasuke heard footsteps behind him and cursed the person who dared to sit next to him. He turned his head and was shocked to see the same pink haired girl from yesterday. 'How dare she!' he thought, however she gave him a friendly smile with her beautiful green eyes.

"Who said you can sit here?" he snickered; he stood his ground and didn't budge to invite her.

"I did, Sasuke," she replied with a roll on the e of his name.

He grabbed her hand, which sent a short static up his arm, but he held on, "You want to mess with me? If you dare sit next to me, I'll make your time here miserable…"

She sat down and so the story begins… .

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(The is for LovenNeko- short drabbles)

Neji's POV

I gaze at the woman with a simple yet elegant turquoise dress that brought out the glimmer of her eyes. Her hair was tied neatly in one bun instead of two with two strands lingering down her smooth creamy neck. I wanted to hold her there and kiss her again but I managed to give her my hand.

"May I have this dance?" I asked.

She touched my rough hands with her long delicate fingers while I clasped my arm around her waist and wished she could be protected within my arms. If only it was that easy, nothing comes without a price but I'll savor this moment I have with her.

"Neji?"

"Hmm…"

"Your eyes remind me of the stars can we please take a walk on the beach?"

Tenten's POV

I would do anything just to be with you and nobody could stop me. My head feels light when I'm with you and my heart flutters every time you look at me. Tell me. Are you my prince sent from above? I'm grateful that you are holding my hand as I watch your astute figure.

"Neji, do you remember when you first held my hand?" I ask.

"At a park?"

I nodded and whispered, "I fell in love with you then…"

"No you didn't, little kids don't know what love means."

"What is love?"

He leaned forward and kissed me gently.

(aww… continue on, NOPE)

Ino's POV

"Darling you're home," greeted my mother and added, "Guess what?"

"What?"

"Your fiancée has come to meet you."

"Since when did I have a fiancée?"

"Now! You better treat him good so that our company's can merge," declared my father.

"Excuse me? Do you think that I'm some kind of object that you can trade with?" I asked.

"… If you want to put it that way, Yes." He responded bluntly.

I ran out of the door before they could catch me. The heart breaking news was too much for me and no way was I going to go upstairs to see 'my fiancée'? How dare they, I won't let them manipulate my life! I drove off in my Porsche to find Shika.

Shika's POV

I was slouching on my couch while watching television like usual before the housekeeper told me that he had just opened the gates for Miss Yamanaka. Ino? Something must have happened or else she wouldn't come tell me. My heart clenched from whatever dreaded news she has.

I once made a promise to protect her and I will…

When I opened the doors to my house, I saw Ino crouched in a ball. I knew she was crying from her deep breathing so I hugged her. I whispered reassuring words to her ear to calm her down and then she told me.

I carried her to my room and placed her down on my bed. I told her to close her eyes while I searched for a box in my drawer. I opened the box in front of Ino before I asked her to open her eyes.

"I have wanted to ask… Will you marry me?"

(Blacks out)

DURIAN

I know hey, the storyline's kind of far fetched. I thought the fatness would make Sakura more interesting, and this is one of those really out of character fics. With that said it is your choice in the end to continue reading or not … XD It took so long to type so excuse me of my grammar, unless you want to be my beater!

The story is going to move quickly because I want it to end on chapter 5, keke

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