The moment reality slapped me in my face, hard, I realized painfully it wasnt a dream. My face redden, am I blushing?

Oh shit shit shit, I'm so embarassed I could die!

He looked a little surprised before he smiled. I began to gobble down my lunch, the faster I finish this, I wont be having to deal with this awkward situtation anymore! I swallowed down my milk, "I'm done! It was nice meeting you!" I bowed and quickly took my leave.

He grabbed my wrist. Huh? He stopped me from walking, I looked at him. He wasn't talking. In fact, he wasn't even looking at me.

"I'm glad I met you." Huuuuuuuuuh? What was that suppose to mean? "What? He shook his head slowly. "No, nothing."

"Is that so? Haha..I'll be leav-"
"What's your name?"

"Na-naruto. Naruto Uzumaki."

"I'm Sasuke Uchiha."

He slide his hand down from my wrist to my palm, and kissed my knuckle softly. I freaked out and withdrew my hand quickly. What was that for?! Did I cause some kind of misunderstanding because I kissed him? But then again, I'm to blame.

"I'm-i'm leaving now!" I ran away as fast as my legs could carry me. Opened the shutters of my shop and hid in the safety of it. I was sweating, my heart was pounding. What the hell was that?!

This has to be a dream! It has to be a dream!

I could die of embarassment!

xxxxx

I watched as Sasuke walked passed my shop, returning to his salon. What the hell? He didn't even look at me. Was he pretending nothing happened? Did I turn him off already? The hell, Naruto.. Dammit. Wait wait wait! I pulled my hair. What if he told all his colleagues what happened?! Wouldn't I be humiliated?! Picturing him and his partners just laughing at me almost tempted me to switch jobs already..

"Coffee only? Are you sure?" The pinkish hair lady was exiting the salon, "Ok then!" She zipped up her wallet after putting back some cash into it. I guess she was going for her lunch too.. She walked passed by my shop as she noticed me. She gave me a friendly smile. Eh? Could it be.. She's laughing at me? Did Sasuke really tell them? Maybe shes just holding back her laughter?! Nonono, I hid behind the counter. She must think I'm a weird guy..

xxxxx

Everything else went smoothly, the sales and transactions. I was managing fine. I guess I could do it with two years of experience with retail behind me. It was a small shop, not many customers were coming in. But when they do, I make sure they leave with something in their hands and more importantly, a smile on their face. Sasuke suddenly walked casually into my shop interrupting my thoughts. Huh? Could he be interested in buying something?

Should I greet him like a customer? No, should I greet him like a friend instead? Ehhh, more like acquaintance! "W-welcome!" I bowed. I end up greeting him like a customer anyway. He glanced at me before approaching me. "Why are you treating me like a customer?" He smirked, hands cupping my face again. Is he making fun of me? He inched closer, as our noses touched. I could feel his breath. Warmth.

I pushed him away, "There's a .. camera." I said shyly.

"It doesn't matter."

"Of course it does! I'll be fired if you do that! I wouldn't want to lose my job.." Yeah, I wouldn't. If I did.. I wouldn't be able to see you anymore.

...

WHAT AM I SAYINGGGGGGGGGGG?! NOOOOOO! I'm working here because I need the money! Not because of this bastard!

"If you end up on the streets, just come to me. I'll take care of you." He gave me a small peck on the cheek. I froze. I feel my face heating up again.

When I was functioning normally, he was gone.

Man, he's making me so confused. I get so messed up whenever he's here.

Why is that so?

xxxxx

It was time to close the shop, I turned off all the lights, and took the rubbish out. I squatted down as I inserted the key into the keyhole, locking up the shutters. I noticed a pair of feet and legs beside me. Black shoes, black pants. Could it be? I looked up.

"Hey." He spoke in a low voice.

"Hi. A-are you waiting for me?" I slowly stood up.

"Uh." He nodded. We started to walk together. When we got out of the mall, he slipped out a pack of cigarettes. He took a stick, " Do you mind? "

"Huh? Nono! Please, go ahead!" That reminds me. I used to smoke too. Back in highschool, when my life was in chaos.

"You know.." I exhaled in, feeling the heaviness in my chest when I recalled the past. "You shouldn't really smoke. Its harmful to your health." I exhaled out.

"I know." Besides, it would be a sad case if smoking ruins your good looks. He looks sad, very miserable when he is smoking. As if he have a lot on his mind and shoulder. I wonder if I should ask why? Does he need a listening ear? No, I really shouldn't pry.

"Are-are you ok?" What the hell am I doing? What the hell did I think a second ago? Dammit, he's going to think I'm nosey now.

"Yeah I'm ok. " He claimed as he fling his cigarette away, stepping on it as we walk.

"Do you need a drive home?" We stopped at a near by carpark while Sasuke searched his pockets for his car keys.
"Um, I don't think it will be neccessary. " I wouldn't want him to waste his time with me. "Come on." He grabbed my wrist, almost pulling me towards his car. "I have to send you home. " "Why?"

"I need you make sure you reach home safely."

xxxxx

His car was spacious, clean and obviously, all black. I wonder if he's rich. He looks really wealthy. I saw a cup holder full of candies. The inner child in me got excited. "Can I?" I smiled from ear to ear. "Huh?" He looked at me then noticed my eyes was aiming for the sweets. "Yeah, sure." He chuckled.

I chewed on the candy as I looked at the view from the highway. Wowww, I never really realize how beautiful the night lights are. Maybe because I always take the train? Im always under the night lights. "So, what does your family do?" I sucked my last bit of candy before it dissolved.

"They passed away." "I'm so sorry!" My attempts in starting a conversation failed. "It's alright. You just wanted to know. No harm done." He spoke to me. Very gentle. Does he speak to everyone this way?

The car stopped at my neighborhood stoplight. I was near home, but honestly, I didn't want the car ride to end. He faced me, as the red light glowed on his face. He looks truly charming. A part of me could almost die! His face blocked the lights as he came closer to me. One of his hand got ahold of my right hand and the other behind my head pushing my face closer to him as well.

I was prepared for the kiss as i puckered my lips and closed my eyes.

I was waiting. But it didnt come. When I open my eyes, he was looking at me. Eh? Did i just make a fool of myself?! I blushed.

"You're so adorable."

He kissed my lips.