Chapter 4: Same Words
"Go for it."
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"Did you hear about that new, 'create your own website?'" Kiba asks me.
"I heard a lot about it. Should I-" I get cut off.
"Pardon me, but I'm here to talk to Ms. Pinky here."
I turn my head towards the annoying voice, and see Naruto Uzumaki, with that dumb grin of his.
"I'll uhhh..... Just let you talk to her then." Kiba says moving away from the table.
Naruto sits and Kiba's seat and just stares at me. I look down at my salad to avoid eye contact, and look over at his friends. They're all just scoffing and winking at me arrogantly. I look at the Uchiha, and he has a wide smirk on his face.
"So, what's up Pinky?" The blonde asks.
"Don't call me Pinky." I respond, getting up, and shuffling out of the cafeteria.
At Sasuke's table
"This girl seems desperate." Neji says.
"How can you tell?" Shikamaru asks.
"I don't know. I've never really seen anyone talk to her, other than that dog."
"Hn." Is Sasuke's only response.
Before they knew it, the pinkette left from the table, and Shikamaru smirked.
"Feisty she is." Shikamaru comments.
"She sure is something." Neji says, "Never before in my life, have I seen a girl turn down Naruto before they even get to know him."
Naruto walks over to their table in a depressed mode.
"Don't take it too hard, man." Shikamaru says.
"I know, but she's just..... Different." Naruto says.
"Hey dobe?" Sasuke asks, "Want me to go talk to her?"
Naruto's eyes lit up at that exact moment, "Go for it."
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"Hey, what happened? That was quick." Kiba says.
"Of course it was. I don't go for jerks like that." I say.
"Well, at least-"
"Pinky."
I roll my eyes at that word, and turn around. Who I see, isn't who I expected.
Sasuke Uchiha
"What do you want?" I ask coldly.
"Hn." Sasuke says walking over to me.
He stares down at me, and looks me in the eyes.
"To give my friend a chance." Sasuke says quietly.
"I don't give jerks a chance." I answer, walking away.
As I walk towards the court yard doors, a strong hand grips my twiggy arm, and turns me around in one motion.
"Let me go." I demand calmly.
"You know nothing about my friend. You can't just judge him right off the bat."
"I'm not judging him. I'm judging you and your friend's attitude." I answer, "You think every girl will accept you four, but you're wrong. I'm not the kind of girl who drools over arrogant jerks."
He lets go of my arm, and I look at him. Sasuke turns around, and walks away quickly. I look at Kiba, and he shrugs his shoulders.
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At this moment, I'm in my mother's car, and on my way to Haruno Web Industries. I'm really not looking forward to seeing Deidara. Of course I think he's attractive, but I wonder about him....... It's so ironic about my Dad's death.
My thoughts were interrupted, when the car halted to a stop. My Mom's gaze turned towards me, and she smiled.
"I'll be here to pick you up in two hours, okay?" Mom informs.
"Two hours? Why so long?" I ask.
"Deidara suggested going to a near by Cafe to discuss your career."
"Ummmm okay. Bye Mom."
I step out of the car slowly, and stood still. Mom's car drove away, and I stared at the extremely tall building with that big letters saying, 'Haruno Web Industries.' I took a deep breath, and walked slowly towards the clear glass doors. Many people walked around me. I wouldn't be suprised. The building is located in the city.
I get into the building, and walk to the front desk. A dark haired women in a girly suit with a mic head set, was typing on her laptop. Once I reached the desk, she looked at my clothes, and frowned. Everyone was dressed very formally in the building, so this was very unusual clothing.
"Ummm, I'm here to see Mr. Haku." I inform (I'm sorry, I don't know Deidara's last name, so I just gave him the first name that popped into my head.)
"Name please." She demands, looking at her laptop screen.
"Sakura Haruno."
Her head turns quickly towards me, with her eyes wide open.
"Kizashi's daughter?" She asks dazed.
"Yes ma'am." I answer.
"Oh my goodness! You're so georgeous!" She smiles.
"Thank you, ma'am."
Her emotions quickly change, and she shows pity in her eyes.
"I'm so sorry for your loss." Her voice is filled with sorrow at those words.
I don't even say anything, and look at my feet.
"Mr. Haku?" The women asks.
I look at her, and she's talking through her headset.
"Sakura Haruno is here to see you." She continues, "Alright sir, thank you."
She looks at me after that call, "Twenty-first row, door at the end of the hallway. You can't miss it." She says smiling.
"Thank you." I answer smiling back.
I get into the elevator, with another worker. He's dressed in a suit, and is quite attractive. He looks famliar. I think I've seen him from school. I keep glancining at him.
"Y'know."
I look over at him, and he's still staring at the elavator doors.
"You really shouldn't be wearing that in a building like this."
I scoff at him, and look at him.
"And you really shouldn't be showing your tattoo or wearing eyeliner in this building." I answer smirking.
He doesn't say anything, and looks at me, "You're Sakura Haruno, right?" He asks.
"How do you know?"
"I was in charge of cleaning out your Father's office when he died. Besides, I've seen you around school." He explains.
"You go to school?" I ask raising an eyebrow.
"I graduated last year." He answers.
"How did you get into this business then? You have to have at least four years of college."
"I went to night school for web design, and went to school. By the way, I'm Gaara." He says shaking my hand.
"You already know me," I chuckle, "That must have been hard, going to school all day and all."
"Oh, you have no idea."
A small ring is heard from the elevator, and the number 17 lights up. The door opens, and lots of people are in the hallways.
"See you around." Gaara says walking away.
The door closes, and in a few seconds, the elevator stops on the twenty-first floor. I peek out of the elevator door, and the hall way is empty. It leads straight from the elevator, to one door. I walk slowly towards the door, and stop at the wooden block that seperates Deidara and I. I peck on the door lightly.
"Come in."
I hesitantly walk into the large office, and click the door shut behind me. Deidara looks up from his desk with his glasses, and smiles.
"Ah if it isn't Ms. Sakura Haruno." Deidara says taking off his glasses.
"Mr. Haku. What a pleasure." I answer bowing.
Once I look up, strong arms wrap around me, and let go. Deidara is smiling at me, and ushers me to sit in the chair across from his desk.
"Oh please Sakura, call me Deidara. Haven't we gotten past these formal greetings?" He asks.
I nod, and he sits on top of his desk, and looks at me.
"So, I hear you want to take on this business, eh?" He asks.
"I hope to." I answer.
"Ah yes, we will discuss that at the Cafe. What do ya say you and I take a walk." He says walking away from his desk.
We get outside, and we walk to the Cafe.
"How are you doing in school, good grades?" Deidara asks, as we near the Cafe.
"No." I answer.
We get to the Cafe, order, and discuss.
"You do know you need four years of college of web design to get into this business, correct?" He asks.
"Yes, sir."
"I only went into college for a year, but my man Sasori and I got in for going to community college's during school years un." Deidara explains.
"I ran into a guy on the elavator who says he did that. Gaara, was his name." I say.
"Ah, Gaara, he is a great worker. His skills are very good for modeling our websites, un."
After we finish our coffee, we head back to his office, to discuss more about my career. He sits on his desk,
"Are you 100% sure you want to be in this business un?" He asks.
"Of course, Deidara. My Father created this business, and I would like to keep it that way." I answer, hoping he'll catch on to what I'm saying.
"I admire that about you, Sakura." Deidara says getting up from the desk, and standing infront of my sitting body, "Even though your Father is dead, you still want to run the business." Deidara continues, and plays with a strand of my hair. (Mind you, Deidara is only two years older than Sakura, so it's not THAT perverted xD)
"I respect my Father." I answer.
"Yes, but I'll have you know, as long as I'm here, no one is going to be taking over my spot in this business." He says smirking at me.
"Mr. Haku?" The speaker phone sounds.
"Yes?" He asks.
"Sakura Haruno's Mother is here to pick her up." She says.
"Alright." Deidara answers.
He lets go of the pink strand of my hair, and speaks, "So, now that you no the requirements, you can go."
I walk towards the door, and touch the door handle.
"And Sakura?" Deidara asks.
I turn towards him, and see him smirking.
"We should get another cup of coffee sometime."
I nod, and continue out the door. When I open it, I walk towards the elevator. When I get in, Gaara is standing there.
"Nice to see you again." I say.
"You too." Gaara says.
In one quick motion, Gaara presses the 'stop elevator button,' and stares intently at me.
"Listen to me, Sakura." Gaara begins, "Deidara is a very, very rich man. He has done alot of bad things. I can tell he takes an interest in you. Just look out for yourself, okay?" Gaara asks.
"How do you know he takes an interest in me?" I ask.
"Let's just say, I know how to eavesdrop." Gaara says smirking.
I nod, and the elevator starts again.
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No Name: Web design, huh?
Me: Yeah, I love the internet.
No Name: Well obviously.....
Me: Haha.
No Name: That guy you told me about..... Seems creepy.
Me: Oh, you have no idea.
No Name: Maybe his interest in you, means you're cute ;)
I blush at that.
Me: Haha idk.....
No Name: I got to go. Talk to you tomorrow?
Me: Of course :)
No Name: And Blossom?
Me: Yeah?
No Name: Watch out for yourself ;)
Me: I always do.
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Unedited, sorry :D
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