Chapter 15 - chapter 15

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Sakura ran into her room and grabbed the black woolen mini-skirt that she had brought with her, and pulled on her red satin blouse with it. She quickly slipped into her red ballerina flats and slipped out the door to wait for Sasuke in the hall.

Sasuke’s phone alarm went off, waking him from his extremely short trip back to dreamland. He walked towards the door of his room, then out through the lobby-like area to the door, being careful not to stumble into things and wake his friends up.

“How long have you been waiting?” he asked as he spotted Sakura at the door, carefully shutting it behind him.

“Ten minutes.” She replied. Sasuke just looked at his girlfriend. Any other day, it would have taken her at least half an hour to get ready.

“Let’s see if anything downstairs is open.” Sasuke said with a sigh, taking Sakura’s hand and walking towards the elevator.

“I could really go for some coffee.” Sakura said.

“Hn.” Sasuke replied. ‘She does not need coffee. She’s already bouncing off the walls.’ He thought.

He pressed the basement button, and leaned against the rail as the elevator started its descent, closing his eyes as well. All too soon, though, he felt an impatient tug on his arm, and opened his eyes to follow Sakura out of the elevator.

“What’s open?” he asked, since Sakura was apparently leading him somewhere.

“I think the little café should be.” Sakura said, heading past the few shops, and towards the café. When they got there, they weren’t disappointed to find it open.

“Merry Christmas!” Mitsuki shouted as the couple came inside.

“Same to you, Mitsuki.” Sakura replied. “What’s wrong with Meghan?” She asked, observing Meghan sitting in a chair, head down on a table.

“She’s just tired.” Mitsuki said nonchalantly. “She wasn’t too happy that I woke her up early this morning to get here in time to open up. We volunteered for first shift so we have time to get ready for the ball.”

“She’s not the only one.” Sasuke mumbled upon hearing the words ‘she’s tired.’ “Do you have anything with extra caffeine, Mitsuki?”

“Of course!” Mitsuki exclaimed, rushing to fix the drink for Sasuke.

“Hn.” Sasuke replied. “Sakura, I’m going to sit down with Meghan.”

“Ok, I’ll get our drinks and be right over.” Sakura said happily, Sasuke just nodded, and walked over to where Meghan was sleeping, and rested his head on his arms, closing his eyes as well.

“So, Mitsuki, are you excited about the ball tonight?” Sakura asked her as she made her drink.

“Ya, I am.” Mitsuki said with a light blush, thinking of the red-headed guest who had been at the front desk the previous day.

“Oo, you’re blushing!” Sakura squealed. “Who are you thinking about?”

“Um, what are you talking about?” Mitsuki asked, her blush getting deeper.

“Come on Mitsuki, just tell me. It’s not like those two are even awake right now.” Sakura said, motioning her thumb in the direction of Sasuke and Meghan, who were currently sleeping.

“Well, there’s this guest that arrived yesterday, just after you guys. He’s really cute, and his name is Gaara. I really don’t know much about him, but I’m hoping he’ll be there tonight.” Mitsuki confessed.

“Don’t worry, he will be.” Sakura said confidently.

“How can you be so sure?” Mitsuki asked, her brow furrowed.

“Oh, trust me, I always am.” Sakura said. Her mind was whizzing to life with schemes that she hadn’t been able to use since she and her friends had gotten boyfriends.

“Ok, then.” Mitsuki said happily. Just then, someone else entered the café. Mitsuki looked up and froze in the middle of handing Sakura the two coffee cups.

Sakura looked behind her and smiled. ‘That must be him.’ She thought. Indeed, Gaara had just walked into the shop. “Well, I’ll go over and give Sasuke his coffee now.” Sakura said. “You might want to give Meghan something with extra caffeine in it later, too.” She then turned towards the table and sat down next to Meghan and Sasuke, giving herself a perfect view of Mitsuki at the counter.

“Um, hi, can I help you?” Mitsuki asked.

“I’d like a regular coffee.” He replied.

“Ok, then.” Mitsuki said, grinning at him. “You know, it’s pretty early to be up.” Mitsuki commented as she fixed the drink.

“I’m always up this early.” Gaara replied.

“Wow, that must take some getting used to.” Mitsuki remarked.

“Not really. And you’re up pretty early yourself.” Gaara replied.

“I volunteered for first shift so I could get ready for tonight. So, um, are you going to the dance tonight?” Mitsuki asked.

“My sister has decided to drag me there, so yes.” He replied.

“I guess I’ll see you there, then.” Mitsuki said, accepting the money that Gaara handed her as she handed him his coffee.

“Hn. I guess so.” He replied. Mitsuki smiled at him one last time before he turned around and left the café. As soon as she left, she ran over to Sakura who had been watching the whole thing.

“He’s coming tonight!” Mitsuki exclaimed happily. “And he talked to me!”

“That’s great, Mitsuki.” Sakura replied with a smile, although she was a bit disappointed that she hadn’t been able to put a plan in action. “Now, I need to get Sasuke to drink this.” She then shook Sasuke lightly, trying to wake him up, while Mitsuki went back to the counter, getting ready to make Meghan the same drink that she had made for Sasuke, all the while thinking about Gaara. She then brought it over to Meghan and shoved it in her face.

“Drink up, Meghan!” Mitsuki exclaimed. “It’s wake-up time!” Meghan groaned, and looked at the cup in front of her, grabbing it and taking a sip.

“Well, we’re going to be going now.” Sakura said. “We’ll see you guys tonight.” Sasuke just followed Sakura, sipping his much needed caffeine loaded coffee.

A/N: ok, I am sooo sorry for the late update! I’ve been so busy this weekend it isn’t even funny, and haven’t had any time to put the finishing touches on the chapter. Again, sorry! Well, not much here, but next chapter everyone should wake up and exchange gifts. Remember, reviews are loved!

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