Is it safe to call you now?

10:34 AM

Sasuke gets in the car, running a hand through his raven locks. Stifling a yawn, he makes a mental note to remind Kakashi not to schedule him with early morning photoshoots.

Yes.

10:36 AM

He answers on the first ring.

Sasuke-kun! Guess what!

He feels the drowsiness blown away by her excitement. "What is it?"

I got an internship at Konoha Med!

His eyes widened in astonishment. "Congratulations."

Even though he means it, Sakura doesn't miss the chance to make fun of his overly enthusiastic regard.

That was so lively, really. My heart was moved.

"Shut up." He rolls his eyes.

She laughs heartily, which he thinks was lovely.

Grumpy as ever, but thank you. My efforts paid off! She lets out a breath. It's hard to believe I was personally handpicked by Tsunade-sama herself.

"Wish granted, huh?" He relaxes on the car seat, idly staring at the tall buildings they pass by.

In the past few weeks, Sakura has been studying hard for her exams which led to their nightly calls a little less than usual as she wanted to pass them all with flying colors. Topping the exams will grant her a recommendation letter for apprenticeship in the city's most renowned hospital. A dream she has been telling him since they met.

And now that the wait is over, he is proud to learn that she is a step closer to her goal.

Definitely! I'm giving myself a day off tomorrow. She declares. Oh, and pay a visit to the music store.

He jolts at her last statement. Speaking of the music store...

"Hey, Sakura."

Hm?

"What's your post office address?" He asks as nonchalantly as he could.

Post office? Why?

"Just tell me." He insists, hoping she doesn't get more curious than she already is.

Uhm, okay... He is relieved. ...you're not going to blow up my house are you?

He scoffs. "No."

She snickers at the hint of his annoyance. Okay, I'll send it to you. Wait a sec.

~O~

Three days after she gives him her post office address, she receives a message that a package waits for her and that she is to retrieve it personally. Knowing it is from Sasuke, she doesn't hesitate to dress up and set out to the city proper.

Along the way, she couldn't help but wonder what he had sent her.

Once there, she is surprised at the box, the size of two shoeboxes, being handed to her. She quickly looks at the address, hoping to learn more about her friend but pouts when she sees he has hired a third party agency. What a sneak.

However, it doesn't reduce the excitement she feels. It's a present from him after all.

Reaching her apartment, she makes a quick dash to her bedroom and settles the package on her bed.

Her heart thumps as she slowly cuts the sides open, the flaps are released and with a gentle nudge, she reveals the contents.

"No fucking way..." She gasps in sheer disbelief. Her body and mind stills as her gaze focuses on the familiar packaging she has been gushing only days ago.

A simple note sat on top. 'Congratulations.'

Below the note lay a box in pristine condition. She almost feels afraid to touch it. She blinks once. Twice. Thrice. It isn't a dream.

There, inside the package, was Ryosuke's newest album, in freaking deluxe edition! However, she examines it more closely, it is different, way too different from the ones she saw.

What Sasuke gave to her holds more, and impossibly exclusive items.

"Oh my god, oh my god..." She mutters repetitively, still dumbfounded as she gently takes out the contents. Her body is trembling in anticipation. She has no idea what to expect.

Ridding of the plastic cover, she removes the top cover and shrieks in complete shock, she almost falls from her bed.

A poster wall greets her, signed by Ryosuke himself.

She has never owned a poster, let alone one that has his autograph!

She scoops it away, and sees a hardbound collection of Ryosuke's photos laying underneath. She decides to explore it later and takes it out of the box.

Lastly, a limited edition keychain of his favorite guitar sits beside the CD.

Her heart is ready to burst out of her chest when she finishes. She sits still for a few minutes, catching her breath, trying to sink everything in and patting her cheeks to make sure she is wide awake and Sasuke did send her limited edition merch from her favorite artist.

How? How did he get all of these? Her mind screams.

~O~

Naruto slumps further down the couch as he watches his best friend from behind the glass window. Lately, he notices that the raven-haired singer is less snappy from his usual demeanor and lets his insult slide more often. To be honest, it weirds him out because Sasuke always gets the last jab.

However, the biggest change he spots is his constant attention on his phone where he sometimes catches him smirking to himself like an idiot when he rarely pulls it out before. If he remembers correctly, only calls from his immediate family compels him to use it.

Right now, it sits on the arm rest of the couch beside him.

Sasuke is in the middle of his song when Naruto sees the device light up. Unable to contain his curiosity, he peeks at the caller ID and almost lets out a curse upon seeing the name of a girl blaring at his screen.

Holy shit. His eyes dart to his friend who is singing the last chorus of the song. Is Sasuke dating someone? He walks up to Kakashi's side.

The moment the sound manager gives an 'Ok' to Sasuke, he grabs the microphone that will relay his message to Sasuke inside the studio.

"Your girlfriend's calling." He teases with a foxy grin.

Kakashi raises an eyebrow and swings his chair to face the blond assistant.

Sasuke freezes in less than a second before he flashes Naruto a furious glare. He makes a quick exit off the studio, snatching his phone from the couch and goes straight at the farthest corner of the room, leaving a confused crew.

You bastard!

He is taken aback by her angry greeting.

"What's wrong?"

Don't play coy with me! I got your package.

He cocks his head to the side. "Is that your thanks?" He isn't sure why it's gotten her mad.

She makes a muffled noise. You don't get it! How - how did you get these? I was so sure everything was sold out and the poster! The SIGNED poster! Just how?! I - I'm seriously losing my mind Sasuke-kun and oh my god photo album! Did you bribe people to get them? Please don't tell me some sort of gangsters are after you because you stole them?

He only chuckles at her outburst, to both Kakashi and Naruto's surprise who have been careful enough to get a little closer to Sasuke.

"You like it then?"

She huffs. Ridiculous!

Of course, I do! I love it, Sasuke-kun! Her breath hitches. I honestly don't know how to thank you enough for these. I don't think I can ever repay you but god, thank you so much!

He hears her voice cracking. "Sakura... are you okay?"

I'm sorry. She sniffles. It's just - she composes herself, I never felt this happy before! It's one of the best gifts I ever received. And from a stranger nonetheless.

Before he can say anything else, she adds.

Anyways, I know you're working and I'm sorry for disturbing you. But it's your fault for surprising me! I'll talk to you later.

"Hn."

Really, thank you Sasuke-kun. Her voice turns softer.

A smile creeps up to his lips. "You're welcome."

Behind him, Naruto and Kakashi exchanged glances.

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I used The 1975's Deluxe Album set as a reference!