It's been three days since he had a lengthy conversation with a girl named 'Sakura'.

Two days since he saved her number on his personal phone.

And a day since he has been contemplating whether he sends her a message or not.

He would be lying if he said he didn't enjoy their talk. Even though it was mostly her driving the conversation, with a few remarks of his own, and responding to her questions, he admired how genuine she sounded. He easily lets himself get carried away by her stories; how she's still years away from her dream, her school woes - things he couldn't relate to but found interesting.

So it surprised him when she informed him that they had been both chatting for hours since they connected. And that she has to leave, but not without giving him her phone number.

Before he could get to scold her for being unethical, she was gone in a second.

He hasn't visited the platform again since he met her, because she is only a text away from him.

Holding his phone in his hand, her name and contact number blaring on the screen, he ponders over his decision: to text her or not. Would she still remember him? If she does reply, what then? He closes his eyes. Naruto is out of the question, so is Kakashi. His older brother would be unforgiving, and his mother would ask for grandbabies.

He groans, realizing he is making a big deal out of his petty situation. He slides open his phone and begins to tap.

He hits 'Send'.

Sakura, it's Sasuke.

10:03 AM

He leaves his phone on the bar counter, and grabs himself a glass of orange juice to clear off his mind and keep his eyes away from the device. However, he feels anxious.

Ding!

The guy who hates crowds, Sasuke-kun?

10:04 AM

Her message reads. He rolls his eyes at her response yet he smirks in relief. He is about to come up with a reply when a loud ringing sound from his laptop catches his attention. He makes a quick dash to answer the call, and leaves his phone on the counter.

---

She is studying in the university library when she receives the most unexpected text message of her life. She almost drops her textbook as she reads the brief content, a smile instantly forming on her lips while she types her reply. Without hesitation, she hits 'Send'.

She couldn't explain it, but her heart feels unbearably giddy.

After a day of not hearing from him, she completely stops hoping he would try reaching out to her and does her best to forget him and try her luck next time in making friends off the internet.

Unfortunately, she has never visited the site again after that encounter.

That's why when she reads the message, she is left dumbfounded in her seat and unable to contain her excitement.

Her phone suddenly beeps, 10:10 AM - TOXICOLOGY - Shizune.

In a swift movement, she gathers her things and leaves for her next class. Along the way, she wonders if he would ever reply back, but then remembers he is probably working during those hours. Also, why would she care about his response and how long it takes? It's not like she has a crush on him. Her eyes widened. No, no, no. Of course not. That is absolutely crazy.

Sasuke is still a stranger.

Shaking her head, she jogs up to her next class, the thought of her friend brushed to the side.

~O~

Sakura is in the middle of her late night reading when she hears her phone beep.

Sorry, I got caught up with work.

12:16 AM

A grin instantly makes its way to her lips, until she realizes she would sound a little too excited if she replies fast. But she slaps her forehead. Why is she even worrying about that, as if she's trying to prove to herself that she isn't attracted to him.

However, her mind begs otherwise because her heart skips a beat when she sees his name pop out.

It's alright. I've got a lot of reviews to do as well. Sucky.

12:20 AM

You're still awake?

12:25 AM

I can't fail any of my tests :P

12:26 AM

Good luck then.

12:30 AM

Aw, thanks! Talk to you tomorrow.

12:31 AM

Okay.

12:32 AM

Sakura doesn't reply anymore. Because if she does, she will definitely fail her tests. Priorities! She reminds herself, however she feels delighted to have a short talk with him. It is more than enough to light up the hope that she could start a friendship with him.

Sasuke finds himself carrying his phone more often than usual ever since he and Sakura started texting each other. It is always her who drops him a message first, although there are rare occasions that he initiates, especially when she has gone quiet the entire day.

Their continuous talks lead him to know more about her. Her parents live in the countryside, supporting her through money transfers. She rents a small apartment in the city to attend university and is smart enough to be granted a scholarship. Something he is impressed with.

It makes sense why she stays up late most of the time.

On the other hand, he does his best to hide his true identity as one, that he is a celebrity she is actually a fan of, and two, that he is the youngest son of the famed Uchiha business empire while revealing bits of himself.

So far, him posing as a business manager works perfectly as this was the path his father originally planned him to take. It explains his late replies that he dubs as contract reviewing when in fact he has been in recording sessions and doing interviews.

However, the day he learned that she loves his music took an interesting turn of events. Because she has no idea that she is talking to the artist himself.

It started when he told her that he hates pop music.

Oh please, Sasuke-kun, your taste in music probably sucks.

She replies to him.

What's yours then?

Ha! Let me tell you that I absolutely adore Ryosuke!

He is taken aback by this revelation. What a small world. But he plays dumb, wanting to see her reaction if he lies about not familiar with the said singer. The thought of her being a fan of him hasn't crossed his mind.

Ryosuke?

Yes! Omg. I can't believe you've never heard of him!

His phone does a series of beeps as Sakura floods him with messages of her disappointment and shock.

Are you serious? Where on planet Earth are you from?!

No wait. You're a guy. Makes sense. But still!

Unacceptable, Sasuke-kun. Unacceptable. :(

He only chuckles at this, completely amused.

He lets her tease him the entire day then for not knowing a famous singer, that is himself.

~O~

OMG Sasuke-kun!?

06:57 AM

Sakura says one early Saturday morning.

I DIDN'T KNOW RYOSUKE WAS RELEASING AN ALBUM TODAY :(

06:57 AM

Unfortunately, due to said event, he barely has any time to reply to her. His entire crew religiously monitors the sales output in their headquarters, the critic's take on it and more importantly, the public's opinion of it.

So far, his new single, and the acoustic versions of his earlier songs are hitting the radio charts.

His reply comes at a much later time when he was on his way back to his own apartment.

Did you buy it?

11:29 PM

I would.

11:30 PM

If I had extra $$$.

11:30 PM

She then narrates her day, where she pays a visit to the music store and is utterly shocked to see his newly-released album. While she prefers the deluxe edition because of its exclusive demos and acoustics, she wails that it doesn't fit her budget as she needed to save up for her next semester fees.

Ahh. Should I hire me some sugar daddy haha jk

11:32 PM

Despite the humor, he easily senses the disappointment in her words.

Something unexpectedly hits him.

Do you want it?

11:34 PM

Of course, I do!

11:34 PM

She confesses. He smirks at her honesty.

But that would mean sacrificing a must have textbook. I'll have to settle on the standard one, but only if I'll ever get the chance to secure a copy.

11:35 PM

He contemplates.

Anyway, why are you asking? Are you going to buy me one? :P

11:36 PM

No.

11:37 PM

Killjoy.

11:38 PM

Why buy when he could simply give her one?

Expect future chapters as time stamps to their development! Although I hope you see the progress despite their shortness. I did intend this fic to be a one-shot!

Hopefully Sasuke isn't too OOC.

Let me know what you think!