Chapter 5: The Uchihas


Sakura's POV

Dinner? Well, that escelated quicker than I expected it to be.

Kushina-san left half an hour ago and father disappeared into his room, scurrying through his clothes like a dog digging through dirt. Kushina-san made it pretty clear that to wear something in between casual and formal, though I was half asleep at the time. To be honest, I don't really care what to wear, as long as it's presentable for two of the most respected families in Konoha.

I ran my dainty fingers through my eccentric, bubblegum locks and sunk deeper into the couch. If somebody's asking, I never left the couch for two hours, though I consider it as a normal routine. In two hours we're going to leave for that dinner Kushina-san offered and I didn't even budge from my seat since then.

I heard heavy footsteps coming down from the stairs as I looked up to the elephant tepidly. I respect my dad and all, but his stomping is unbefitting for a full-grown adult. He adjusted his gray polo and stared at me awaiting for my reaction at his choice of clothing. I scanned his appearance further with, as I said or thought earlier had a gray polo tucked neatly in his black slacks with shiny black shoes he uses for work, which I admit is not bad looking but who am I to judge.

I gave him a thumbs up and grabbed my phone on the coffe table in front of me and slammed the earphones in my ear, letting the beautiful voices of EXO envelop my mind.

But a interrupting cough led me out of my daze. I removed one of my earphones and raised an eyebrow at my father who still hasn't left his position for the last five minutes. He Had his arms crossed over his chest with his foot tapping impatiently. I soon get the message and lazily got up from the couch looking back to see my buttprint slowly inflating. I marched up the stairs to my room, and just because I'm always prepared there is an outfit hanged in my closet which consists of a blue blouse, tight maong pants, and dark blue sandals.

I removed my clothes and neatly folded them and placed them in my bed since it's not easy doing laundry, so figured I can still use it when we get back. I wore the clothes and sandals and let my shoulder length hair loose. I dabbed a little cologne on my neck and looked at my alarm clock.

4:34

Still early but since traffic is a female dog, maybe I wouldn't have to face a trip with stopping and moving a little whuch is annoying as heck!

I grabbed my phone from my desk and slightly tossed my hair backwards. I slammed my earphones once again in my ears and traipsed down the staircase my eyes still locked on my phone scanning my music player. I looked up at my dad as he gestured to the door and mouthed 'let's go'. Maybe not mouthed but I couldn't hear anything since my music is in full volume, so instead I pretended to hear him and nodded as I followed his lead to the car.

We've been to the Namikaze  Compound before when my mom was alive, so my dad was familiar with the directions. Actually, Kushina-san has two houses since she is also an Uzumaki, and the wife of the mayor. After 30 minutes of driving we stopped in front of a large white gate with two guards at front with the  usual stoic face as a security guard should have.

The guards approached us as dad rolled his window down. He said something inaudible to the guards, cause you know, earphones? They nodded with a smile and opened the gate using a mechanism in a booth at our left.

Of course they had a big ass house, so just imagine the white house decrease slightly in size with more outerior with a large garden at front with a fountain, which is unexpectedly clean, cuz most of the fountains I've seen this summer break is filled with algae and insects. It also had a large parking space good for 5 cars, with one of them already occupied with a large black car, but I can't quite identify fancy cars, so I have no idea what brand this is.

We stepped out of the car until we were greeted by a few maids, which I admit caught me by surprise as I slightly jumped. Once I recovered, I removed my earphones and skumoed them in pocket. I might probably win the guinness for the world's most complicated knot later.

The maids gestured us towards the large door opening it for us. We let ourselves in and proceeded to livung room where both the Namikaze and Uchiha are talking to eachother while  a raven duckbutt and a sun-kissed blond bickering over ramen. The sun-kissed blind loiked over my way as his eyes lightened up with glee. He ran towards me. I took a deep breath preparing for the worst.

"SA. KU. RA. CHAN!!!!" Naruto yelled enveloping me in a bone crushing hug that can kill anyone. I swear he has monster strength, but since I'm stronger I endured it for a while holding my breath as he loosened his hug a bit letting me breath a little, but still not letting me go. "I missed you Sakura-chan, did you miss me? I bet you do since I'm your first guy friend, right? Wahh I missed you, 'ttebayo!"

He hugged me again but a less harder this time. I looked at Sasuke who was glaring at Naruto then looked at me. I let out a struggled smile. He smiled back at me and walked towards me and Naruto. He pulled Naruto from me and I mouthed him a thank you. I panted for awhile moving to where dad was. He was already conversing with the adults, so it may be best to stay quiet.

Oh, and that guy I saw in Konoha Academy is also here. I greeted all of them and the guy which I forgot his name.

His name was related to rodents, right?

Naruto and the rest of the non-adults talked about stuff about games and stuff, while the long haired dude was scanning his phone with dull interest. I never forgot a name before. Only the face, but not the name.

Ugh, who is it again?

Oh well.

After thirty minutes of catching up Kushina-san finally informed that dinner was ready. We all stood up and moved to dining room that had a long table and fancy chairs and fancy plates...and fancy dinnerware, and oh  everything is fancy.

We then sat at the table as the maids gave us our food. They served a lot of food, but I only took a little salad, chicken and mashed potato. Of course Naruto chowed down the food like he rarely eats these kinds of food, and ate partially 3/4 of the ramen prepared which was enough to serve all of us with a little to spare. And here I though he changed.

In between our meal, with Kushina-san occasionally smackung Naruto in the head while Sasuke's mom just giggled, Minato-sama started a conversation which involved all of us. At first I didn't listen until Fugaku-san spoke. To me.

"Sakura, that's your name isn't it?" Fugaku said monotonously. I swallowed the knot forming in throat and reluctantly answered a simple yes. Sure I was nervous but I hid it in my unemotional mask that I've been wearing in situations like this. "I've heard many great things about you earlier, mentioned by your father of course." He gestured his glass of red wine to my dad whi was scartching his neck sheepishly. "If I'd mention all of them right now, it would take too long, but of course I am knowledgeable of your victory on last month's Aikido Tournament."

I just nodded in response, and plastered my usual smile. Not cheerful but respectful.

"Then," he started seriously as beads of sweat formed in my neck. "How would yo-"

"Carry the Uchiha crest in the future!" Mikoto-san interrupted with a cheerful smile on her face.

Carry the Uchiha crest? Then if that would've happened I have to marry an Uchi- Wait!

I covered my mouth to prevent spitting out my salad, wishing my hypothesis is incorrect. I saw Sasuke sitting agape and the unkown Uchiha having a WTF face. Naruto just sat there quizically with a noodle hanging from the side of his mouth.

I coughed forcefully. "U-um, sorry sir, but I quite don't understand" greaat.

He smirked as his wife just smiled, so did Minato-sama, and dad and Kushina-san just giggled.

"From your reactions from most of you," he gestured at Naruto, who couldn't fully comprehend the situation. "You probably know what I mean."

Then the elder Uchiha butted in the conversation who was in the other side of the loooong table. "Hey! Just cut the crap and get to the point!"

I cringed at his obscenity and disrespect escpecially to his dad. Which I heard was the head of a mafia group and stuff like that. Real powerful.

His dad shot him a glare before as Mikoto-san filled in for him.

"She will marry one of you." She said casually. Is this a joke? "And Itachi, don't guve your father that kind of attitude. It's embarrassing to the other here, and clearly a little girl has more table manners than you."

He twitched before stabbing his fork into his salad. Oh yeah, it's Itachi. Why did I come up with a conclusion that it's related to rodents?

"I'm sorry Fugaku-sama, but I strongly resent your joke, kindly withdraw it" I said apathetically.

The air became more awkward, his expression not changing with an amused smirk.

"I just want to ensure the future of my sons, making sure they have a good successor when they grow to take on my business." He said. "And I've gained permission from your dad, so boys," he turned to his sons who were lookung away awkwardly, which made his smirk wider. "May the best man win."

He gained permission from my dad!? I looked to my with a smile as he just sniled back sheepishly. Fudge you, dad.

Kushina stayed awfully quiet throughout the whole conversation but is clearly amused. So does every adult. Naruto looked like he understood it very well and just kept his mouth pressed into a long line the whole time.

The parents once again talked about bussiness and stuff like that as the non-adults on the other side of the table sat awkwardly. It's been like that until 7:30.

A few minutes later, Naruto invited us to play Xbox in his room which we all agreed except for Itachi. Whi felt out of place since I think he's only 3 years older then us. As expected his room is two times bigger than mine, but not neater since had dirty clothes scattered across the floor with an orange dog sleeping on his bed. I think it's a fox though.

"Hey, Kurama!" Naruto called as the fox stood up and ran to Naruto. "Hey guys this is Kurama, my fox!"

He said carrying him by the armpits. Kurama looked really cute with his red collar and small paws. Naruto let me hold Kurama, and after that I never let go, which was okay by Naruto. We headed to the other side of the room with a large wide screen television and muktiple gaming consoles, like Xbox, Wii, and all the Playstations. Such luxury.

We played minecraft Xbox and played as multiplayer. We build house as Naruto only blew things up using tnt.

We occasionally scolded him after that, until he said that he had to pee. He went to the door that was connected to his room and locked it.

Once he left silence overtook the whole room as I petted Kurama's head since he was laying down on my lap dozing off.

Please come back, Naruto!

We were sitting in the floor and I rested my palm on the side of the floor until I felt another hand on me. Once I realized it was Sasuke's I quickly removed it and he imitated my action.

"Ahh, sorry!" He frantically apologized.

"I-it's okay." I replied stuttering.

I felt heat rising in my cheeks. Not that I like him or anything, it's his dad's fault for what happened earlier!

I heard a flush coming from the room Naruto was in as he shook his wet hands.

He looked at us before glancing at the thermostat near his door. "Are you guys alright? You look really red, want me to lower the temperature?"

I slapped my face with both of my  hands before turning back at him. We both declined in unison as Naruto smirked for a second before returning to his original smile.

An hour had passed and it was time for us to leave. We bid our farewells with everyone, not before recieving a wink from Mikoto.

Me and my dad went to our car and drove home. The whole trip was silent before I completey broke it.

"Hey, dad."

"Yes, sweetie." He replied awkwardly.

"I hate you." I huffed jokingly as we both laughed.

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Hey guys! Sorry if this was a long ass chapter, but I had to fit the whole dinner in this chapter so I wouldn't have to make another one in the following days.

So whi do you guys root for?

Itachi?

Or

Sasuke?

I haven't made my decision yet but the story will have it's equal ItaSaku and SasuSaku moments. Leave your vote in the comments and of course the most votes will declare the couple in the end.

See you guys in the next chapter!


-YoDamma











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