Requested by: phxxnxgxrl

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Naruto's POV

Sasuke-teme just moved into the village last week. Yup, he's staying for good after that little battle we had after the Shinobi War. To be honest, I'd glad I finally knocked some sense into him! Hahahaha! Anyway, we've been having Team Seven bonding times every Saturday and I can't help but notice one thing..

"Haruno.. A-Are you free next Saturday?"

"Sakura, let me help you."

"Hey, there's some sauce left on your lips and..."

I knew it!! Sasuke-teme is hitting on Sakura-chan! I grinned at the thought especially when Sakura's frequent replies would be:

"Idiot, our Team Seven bonding lunch is on EVERY Saturday you can spot on your calendar. Want me to spell it out for you?"

"I only need two hands to carry my medical books, Sasuke. I don't need your help, obviously."

"Sauce? Psh. Nice try. I ate toast, not spaghetti."

And in the end, Sasuke would always grunt and murmur profanities that put Jashinists to shame! Hahahahaha!! That bastard deserves it. I lost count of the times Sakura-chan wept for him. Serves him right!

Though I admit, I'm having a good time watching their little scenes.. I'm still bothered by the way Sasuke Uchiha's eyes would express pain whenever Sakura declined him.

"Naruto.."

"Yeah?"

We were at the training grounds, both of us exhausted after a heated sparring session. The ex-criminal sighed, then gazed off into a distance.

"Am I..  not handsome enough?"

I stared at him, wide-eyed.

"Well, if the crowd of fangirls following you all the time like lost puppies aren't enough, I guess not. Hey, is there something up?"

Another sigh, and then..

"Sakura isn't interested in me anymore."

BONK!

"Ouch! What was that for, you idiot?!" The raven-haired male snapped at me when I wacked his head. But instead of laughing it off, I deadpanned at him.

"You really are a bastard! You think Sakura-chan loved you because of your looks?! Tsk.. You're more of an idiot than I am."

His mouth opened, then closed. Having second thoughts before he finally replied,

"She's giving me the cold shoulder. What should I do?"

"You love her, right?"

He nodded.

And this time, I'm the one who sighed.

"The tables are turned, teme. You were the one who gave her the cold shoulder before, remember? Now, recall what Sakura did all these years.. She never gave up on you, right? If you're gonna give up on her now, then you're worse than trash, buddy."

At those words, his eyes beamed. A smug smirk displaying his features.

"Didn't knew you had it in you, dobe."

Eh? Is he insulting me again? =__=

Sasuke then got up adding, "I better go. She's on duty at the hospital today. Thanks.."

He murmured the last word, but I still caught what he said. I smiled victoriously as he left.

A few seconds later, I decided to spy on them. Hahaha! They're my teammates, afterall!

"What are you doing here, Uchiha?"

"So, it hurts to even call me by my first name, huh?" I can hear Sasuke's voice, pain lacing his tone. Well, he wasn't good in hiding his emotions lately.

Visibly, Sakura-chan stiffened and turned her back on him.

"I have no time for you. Neither you, or your injured ego can fix everything, got that?"

He nodded, his hands balled into fists. That's it Sasuke boy! Just let it all out and you'll survive!

"Sakura, I'm tired of this! Look, I.."

She glanced back at him, amusement written on her face.

"You what?"

A groan, a sigh. "I... I-I...love..you.."

But what Sakura-chan did was unexpected.

She laughed.

"HAHAHAHAHA! Yeah, and I love myself, too. Now, if you'll excuse me."

I thought I was gonna witness a sad scene, but when Sasuke slammed Sakura on the wall beside them and kissed her passionately, I knew I was gonna witness a porno if I stay! Yosh! I'm too innocent for this!

I shook my head and got out of her office.

I have a hunch those two will end up together..

..

.

And that memory was years ago. I sat in my office and read some documents. Being the Hokage is great, but the paperworks make me wish my office was in Ichiraku's Ramen Store. I sighed, got up from my seat and stared out the window, seeing Sarada and Baruto bickering near a boutique.

I smiled.

Sakura's plan worked. We finally made the emotionless Uchiha to admit his feelings.

Fight fire with fire.

Fight the cold with something even colder..

Cold shoulders are awesome.

Believe it.

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