Lotus Of The Leaf ~Book One~

Chapter 50! First Dates!

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We finally had the coronation for Lady Tsunade, and the entire village partied like there was no tomorrow. Sasuke had pulled me to the side, and demanded a date in a hushed, embarrassed tone. Of course- I agreed. It would explain why my entire room looked like a tornado went though it. Ino sat on my bed as she stared at the kimono's I had laid out that I really like. "Ren, are you sure you want to wear a kimono?" Ino asks unsurely.

"Of course! Why would I wear anything else?" I exclaim as I furiously shove a brush through my hair. "Why do you ask?"

"You're starting to develop in... certain areas. Don't you want to show them off?" Ino asks.

"Sh-Show off-"

"Not like that- I mean, show off your femininity." Ino explains quickly. "You've gone up a cup since I last came over. It's not fair. I'm still in my puny B cup."

"Sh-Shut up! I don't ask for this!" I whine as I clip on my bra.

"Why don't you wear this kimono? It's not as old fashioned as the others~" She held up a dark red kimono I had bought impulsively. I thought it looked really good on me, but as soon as I got home, I started panicking that it was too short with my thigh high shoes. 

"I don't know... I think it's too short..." I mention.

"Nonsense! Come here! I'll help you fix it!" She exclaims. I throw on the kimono and hold my arms out as she starts tying the ties. "Going out with Sasuke- Wow. Who would've thought he'd be the one to ask."

"W-Well.... To be honest... He... He kissed me...." I explain as my face burns brightly.

"WH-WHAAAAAT?!"

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Sasuke smirked as I stepped out of the house later that day. "You actually put on something other than the usual?" Sasuke jeered.

"Oh shut up, it's not like you didn't prepare." I mention with a smirk. "Is that... Cologne?" I ask curiously. Sasuke's cheeks flush before he turned his head in an attempt to be considered cool.

"Whatever..." He muttered softly. I giggled as I pressed my finger against my lower lip.

"Well, lets go~" I coo happily. Sasuke hummed and led me away from my house.

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Third POV

"That no good, dirty rat." Naruto grumbles in annoyance as he, Shikamaru, and Kiba peer over a roof line.

"So you really caught 'em makin' out?" Kiba asked curiously as he let Akamaru out of his jacket.

"You bet! It was like watching two seals go after a grape! A cute one with a gross looking seal, I mean!" Naruto quickly cut in.

"But definite lip lock?" Kiba reaffirmed the three fears.

"Do I gotta spell it out for ya?! Sasuke and Ren were kissing!"

A pit formed in Shikamaru's gut as he stood up. "What's the point on snoopin' on them? Shouldn't we give them some privacy?" He snapped.

"You can't tell me you're not the least bit upset about this, Shikamaru- we all know how you feel about Ren." Kiba teased.

"What does it matter if I'm upset or not?" Shikamaru snapped back. "We should respect Ren's decision and leave her alone. If she wants to date him, fine. Not like we got a say in who she likes."

"Always using logic, huh? All right. I'm gonna go train." Kiba huffed. "Later, guys."

"I guess I'll let it go- for now! The second he upsets her, I'm wipin' the floor with him!" Naruto exclaims.