𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐘𝐎𝐔.

Chapter XXIII - Cozy

incase anyone is confused at all, ever since sakura and sasuke shared that moment in their dorm room, they'd created a connection that can't be broken. they don't even know it, but there's this part of them that craves conversation because of the bond that they've created.

also, there will definitely be fluff in the coming chappies, and the cherry blossom festival is soon! ;)

anyway, hope you enjoy!!

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"It looks like some of us have gone to the same shops, but that's okay!! As long as everyone's got a kimono, we're all set for next week. As you all know, teachers are dropping a ton of homework on their students because of the festival, so we won't have any extra time to plan. Now that we're ready, we don't have to worry!"

"You've said that multiple times, Ino." The Nara stated, rubbing the back of his neck with some sort of pained expression. Sakura cringed as the platinum blond gave him a hard glare, one that he returned with a yawn.

Sakura leaned towards Hinata, whispering quietly into her ear. "..Ino's a little.. testy, today."

Hinata glanced over, diverting her eyes from the small argument between the blond and raven. "..Yeah, pretty sure she's upset because everyone's not as enthusiastic as she is."

Sakura giggled quietly, glancing over as Naruto placed a hand on both herself and the navy-haired female's shoulders, leaning down. "I'll drive us home, m'kay? Ino's going to go on for a while."

Before Sakura could even respond, or ask a question, he was helping the navy-haired female up and calling Sasuke over in a hushed voice. She looked at Hinata, who gave her a bemused expression, one of which probably matched her own.

She stood, nonetheless, and slipped out with the others, unnoticed.

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"..ew, he's like, eating her face."

Sakura glanced over at her best friend, who was sitting on the floor and allowing the navy-haired Hyuga to mess with his hair as she sat on the couch behind him.

She rolled her eyes.

"..ew? want me to say that when you kiss Hinata?"

Sakura blinked, glancing over at the raven who sat next to her, just a few inches away. She narrowed her eyes at him, earning a deadpan expression as he shrugged. She looked back at the blondie and his counterpart.

Hinata was a little red-faced, whilst Naruto was trying to pretend he hadn't heard the Uchiha.

Sakura giggled, glancing back at the laptop screen, which was portraying some gushy romantic scene between two lovers who were basking in each others embrace. She and the Hyuga had personally picked this movie, much to the displease of the two guys in the room.

She glanced at Sasuke.

"Are you saying kissing is good?"

He snapped his unbothered gaze to her, and she saw a flicker of amusement. She heard Naruto snort, and figured that was enough of an answer, because there was a part of her that assumed the raven wouldn't answer anyway.

"No, especially not if it's with you."

Her eyes widened, before her expression hardened and she punched him in the shoulder.

"I'm a good kisser!"

He smirked, shaking his head with an exaggerated sigh.

"..how would I know if I've never kissed you before?"