A/N: Sorry I'm late guys! Haven't really felt like writing lately x.x
Just as a warning, this one is really random and weird o.0 It's one of those "don't ask" sorta things… I don't know either :P
OMG, my desktop is so full O.O … I'll clean it off one day… …
Props to Chelsea (I can't remember which letters are capped in your username, so I'm just writing your name) for the Tortilla stuff, and FotD too! Wow, random stuff huh? It's all from Chelsea, thanks girl -heart-
Some ideas spawned from Chelsea's sis and Kristina, thanks to you guys too! -huggle-
I
wanted to give a big THANK YOU! to my reviewers! -heart- Love you
guys! If I ever don't reply to a review… sorry! I forget which
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Ramen is -SO- Last Week
Everyone was lazing around the apartment, tired from their day at the beach.
"Why do I have to call?" Shikamaru groaned. He never did like asking for money.
"Because Neji's a weirdo, and I don't feel like it!" Sasuke answered.
"Fine, fine… whatever…" Shika picked up the phone and dialed Chouji's number.
"Yo?"
"Hey, Chouji! How's it going..?"
"Same old… did you get the new FotD?"
"Duhh, I get it like… before it's even released. Practically. Write anything new? You should totally get 'Sophisticated Tortilla' published, it'd sell like crazy."
"Just a few new chapters of that one… I'm starting a new doujinshi though, couldn't help myself: it's called 'Half the Duck', with all the FotD characters ofcourse. I think it's got my best art, the storyline kinda sucks so far though."
"Dude, I love it already! Make sure you send me a copy of that one; I'm running out of manga to read. Oh, anyways, I was wondering…"
Shika cleared his throat.
"Well, you see… we've got this insane girl living with us now, and… we kinda need more money. We're all looking for jobs, but at this rate we're gonna die of hunger before we even get to an interview…"
"Lmao!" (no, I don't know how he said that either) "kay, no prob. I've been selling 'Naïve Tortilla' at my lemonade stands and people are buying tons, so I'll send you guys some extra. Heyyy, you guys remember Kankuro? He's working down at Ichiraku Donuts now, I could prolly get you guys jobs over there…"
"OMG! That'd be awesome Cho! It's just down the road, too. All four of us?"
"Yeah, sure, I think they're looking for help anyways. Can any of you cook?"
"… … … I… think… maybe Sakura can…"
"That's… good… I'll see what I can do, seeya Shika!"
"Bye!"
"See, that wasn't so hard."
"I HATE phones."
"Me too."
"I know."
"…"
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A/N: Omg, 'Black Hole Sun' just started playing. I love this song. Go listen to it now.
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Sakura suddenly found herself dazed, confused, and dressed in a slutty "Ichiraku Donuts & Tea" outfit.
"Did I… miss… something…?"
Neji popped up from behind the counter and grinned.
"WECOME TO ICHIRAKU DONUTS!"
"Neji, you idiot, you aren't supposed to scream at the customers. Sakura, come on, we need you over here for a minute."
"Ahhh… kay…" Sakura hobbled over.
Wow. Sasuke was wearing… a frilly apron.
"It was… the only one… they had…" he choked out.
"Ahhh… aaaanyways… so what did you need me for?"
Sasuke came up and whispered in her ear.
"They… told me to make tea… but…" he fidgeted. "I… don't know how…"
Sakura stared.
"Okay… umm…" she went over to the counter, and looked to make sure he was watching.
"You take… the tea bag…" she held it up. "This," she shook it in front of him. He gets confused easily.
"Ahhh… kay…"
"And… you put it… in the pot…" she slowly moved it towards the teapot, and dropped it in.
Sasuke watched in shock and admiration.
"Then, you pour boiling water in." She proceeded to do just that.
"Ohh… yeah! Okay, thanks Sakura." He almost smiled, she could tell he was trying, and it made her smile.
"Hey," she looked around, "where's… Shikamaru?"
He looked around too. "Ah, yeah… haven't seen him around, actually," he answered. He listened around for the odd rustling sounds that Shikamaru typically made, but heard nothing.
"Wow, why does Shikamaru always disappear…?"
They both shrugged and got back to work.
Suddenly, Neji charged into the kitchen.
"FREEEE MUFFINSSSSSSS!" he exclaimed, causing the random employees to scream "WHERE?" and run out of the room.
"Okay guys, I have a plan." He moved in to where Sasuke and Sakura were standing, thoroughly confused.
"Watch this." He moved over to a drawer, made sure the two were looking, and opened it dramatically. Inside were…
"… knives?"
"Err, wrong drawer." He moved to the next one, and opened it, less dramatically.
"… nap… kins…"
"…"
And the next drawer…
"Neji…"
"OKAY, screw that plan!"
Neji came back over to them. "Guys, we're gonna give the store a little… makeover." The two came in close to listen to what was on his mind.
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The menu above the cashiers inside Ichiraku Donuts & Tea now read:
"Donuts, all kinds – $126.99 each, $1,623.99 for a
12-pack
Herbal teas - $63.99/cup
Other teas -
$70.98/cup"
The three looked up, proud of their work.
"So… you think people'll still buy stuff?"
"Oh yeah. They'll have no clue donuts are supposed to be $0.99 each. Get ready to make some SERIOUS money!"
They rushed to the counter as a customer came in.
"Getting ready for my daughter's birthday party… okay, I want 12 chocolate donuts, 12 vanilla with sprinkles, and a cup of lemon tea for myself."
"Okay, that'll come to…" Neji typed it all into the cash register.
"$3774.97 with tax! Will you pay with cash or cheque…?"
"Errrr… isn't that kind of… oh well, this IS the best donut store in Konoha! Do you take Visa?"
"Sure!" Neji made an overly happy face, swiped the card and imagined what he'd buy with his new paycheck.
"Thanks!" the customer grabbed his bag of donuts, noticing everyone's freakishly happy (but definitely not hiding anything) faces. "Ahahaha, everyone's so happy here…!"
"AHAHAHAHA… YEEEAHHH…" everyone responded.
"Okay, bye then…!"
"BYE..!"
Sakura took a deep breath as he left.
"OH MY GOD. I didn't think we'd be able to do it."
"See? People'll pay anything. We should have made it more expensive."
They all high-fived and smiled.
"W00t!" exclaimed Sakura, impressed by Neji's work. Sasuke wouldn't admit it, ofcourse, but he was too.
Now they just had the problem of Shikamaru being gone… Where would he turn up this time? Stick around for the next chapter, SHIKAMARU'S SECRET, REVEALED!