Gambler of Feelings

Chapter Five

Club meeting and exchange between Sarada and Boruto came to an end. The whole group even managed to go to a nearby café, where Mitsuki bought dinner for Sumire. Taking into account the events of that day, Boruto and Sarada decided to decide on the winner of their bet after tomorrow's game. When the club meeting ended, everyone went to their own homes.

Sarada was very tired of events this Monday. She tried to remember why she even agreed to help the club members in the first place. However, all her problems today could summarise the name of one person who started all of this, namely Chō-Chō. If something wasn't complicated enough, her best friend always was making it more difficult in many ways. Sarada went back in time to their first discussion about the 'Club of Gamers.'

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Conversation with Chō-Chō last Saturday:

"Sarada, you would be a very big help if you joined my club! People, there are really nice and are very passionate about games, especially the club president. I'm sure you will like him since you both share similar hobbies," said Chō-Chō during the past Saturday.

"Chō-Chō, I'm not completely sure about it. I didn't plan to join  any club this year." Sarada was completely sure that Chō-Chō predicted the outcome of their conversation. Even if she didn't want to admit it, Chō-Chō knew her character better than she herself knew what is in her bag. And to tell the truth, Sarada bag showed that even she isn't a "perfect human being", but just ordinary teenage girl.

"Okay, okay I probably presented the club in a more positive light than it really is, but! But, we really need a new member and someone who would bring this club back to its old glory. You did enjoy games in the past, right Sarada? You were even called at that time the Gambling Queen, remember? " Chō-Chō words reminded Sarada of her past where she was learning how to maintain a poker face. Being unfazed by the opponent during the game was really important in this field. However, gaming tournaments had a very negative impact if it came to showing her emotions to other people. Sarada was really unsure whether to join the club. Especially since its major activities included playing different types of games. Her mom wouldn't be probably happy with it either.

"So you basically want my help in bringing this gaming club back to its glory? If that's the case can I ask why this club needs my help? I can't help you if I don't know anything about the circumstances." Sarada said bluntly, then brushed back part of her black hair behind the ear. She really needed some sort of good accessory in order to tie her hair without any problems. Taking good care of a short, wavy hair was very hard, but the hardest part about it was making the hairstyles, which included tying her hair. She still tried to be focused on her conversation with Chō -Chō. Depending on an answer of her ginger friend, Sarada planned to make decision if she should face her past.

"You see... I don't know the details, but it includes some sort of conflict between the club members. Remember when I told you that the president of our club is very passionate if it comes to games? He is one of my old friends, which I met again recently in high school, but according to other members by some incident, he stopped being passionate about playing a while ago. It really makes me worried about him, since he drastically changed! I know that our club president still loves playing as well have a good challenge, but there is no way he would regain his passion for gaming without a new club member. Please, you must help me out in making this club great again, Sarada." After Chō-Chō explained her request to her, Sarada agreed to help the club mentioned in their conversation. Later that day she had a big argument with her mom, which she wanted to forget.

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Back to the Present:

"I'm home!" shouted Sarada, but just like she excepted her parents weren't present at home. And even if she would meet her mom the atmosphere between them was awkward. Especially with all those rumours circling around and it didn't help they were both angry at each other.

Sarada started to think she made a mistake agreeing to help Chō-Chō.  At that time she didn't know that Boruto Uzumaki was, in fact, a club president, which her friend mentioned during their conversation. Because, why HE of all people would share something common with her? However help was help and if she was already helping, then she intended to help till the same end. Maybe... Maybe helping this club could save her in some way too? Sarada Uchiha should stop running away from her past and accept that she was indeed called back in the old days a Gambling Queen.

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Sumire picked up the phone call from Shikadai. She was aware of why he would call her at such a late hour. He wanted to talk about Boruto. And that meant Shikadai still didn't stop have feelings for that girl. It was that girl fault. If she just didn't join their club in the first place everything would be alright. Everyone would still be happy as each other friends. She just hoped that Sarada will never get to know about their little secret. Depending on the situation, there is no guarantee that Boruto doesn't end up hurt again.

Hello, hello! 

Here is the new chapter of my story. ^^ I still hope that chapter doesn't contain too many mistakes. I planned to make this chapter a little bit longer, but the upcoming events fit more for chapter six. x'DD I hope that You all enjoy reading this story as I myself writing it! I probably update chapter six during this or next week, so here I'm finishing my note! Yeah, the story isn't dead - I'm still polishing it in the best way I can. (And try to see how works ff.net by the way.) x'DD The picture with our beloved parent Orochimaru doesn't belong to me, but to the original artist! I like it a lot. ^^

Your Clumsy author ~~ Karinrumi ;)