HEYGUYSES. Okay, so this is new. I'm not one to care much about who goes with who but in terms of heterosexualness I prefer SasuSaku to NaruSaku. However, the thing is, I was going through all my stories in My Documents and I realised. They ALL have Sasuke in (providing they have anything to do with Naruto of course) and so I thought I'd have to at least write ONE Naruto fic that didn't centre around him. So I decided to have Naruto as my, shall we say, Dominant character. I would have put Hinata instead of Sakura but the bottom line is that I love Sakura a hell of a lot more than Hinata, and I think there's more of a feisty relationship there. Let's be honest, if Naruto wanted to nail Hinata she'd be all for it and the plot would be way too consensual for my liking.

Did I just say 'too consensual'?

What is wrong with me?

Whatever.

I kind of like Naruto badass and sexy. One thing about this is that Naruto has undergone a personality change and Sakura isn't as feisty as she normally is.

INITIAL WARNINGS: Sex. What did you expect from me really?

DISCLAIMER: Me and Karin had spent months planning on stealing Sasuke right from under Kishimoto-sama's nose. We were so fucking close, as well. Unfortunately, it turns out Kishimoto-sama has the Byakugan and long story short, Karin ran off and left me and I was given to the Akatsuki as punishment. Terrible things happened. Magnificent, but terrible. And I still don't own even one character of Naruto.

"Sakura!" called Hinata softly, I turned around and smiled at her.

Her pale eyes swam with worry and her lips were parted in frustration. So that I comforted her.

"I promise Hinata" I assured her, "I'm totally fine. The way I miss Sasuke is different than the way you miss Naruto... because we both know that Naruto is coming back"

She blushed furiously and gave a coy smile. "How did you know I missed him?"

I laughed. "I'm a girl, I just pick up on these things. It's so obvious. But really, I'm happy for you. You'd make a perfect match for Naruto; you're the only one who can put up with him half the time"
I turned away from the purple haired kunoichi and began to walk to the outskirts of the village.

"Sakura?" asked Hinata as I walked away, "How can you be sure Naruto will come back? I mean he isn't with Jiraiya-sensei this time – he went alone"
I glanced back at her. "I know Naruto better than anyone. He'll come back for sure, you can count on that"

I left her where she stood by the tree and walked down the path that exited the village. It was twilight, and the sun was beginning to set, throwing an orange glow over the town and making it seem like the most peaceful place in the whole world. A light breeze blew through my hair and I reached up to gently stroke the pink tendrils. I actually quite liked my hair short; it was a lot easier to manage.

As I reached the gates Kakashi-sensei appeared, leant back against a tall, wooden post. He held a tattered and worn version of Makeout Paradise in his hands and was intently reading with his one, admittedly attractive, eye.

"Kakashi-sensei" I greeted cheerfully

"Where are you going Sakura?" he asked lightly

I raised my eyebrows. "For a walk in the woods. It's a nice evening and I like it there"

He raised his eye to meet mine. "It's dangerous in the woods. Be careful. The Akatsuki could be hiding anywhere"

I nodded. "Don't worry I will be. I know how to spot them"
"Red clouds" confirmed Kakashi, "Don't stay out there past dark, okay?"

"Sure thing" I promised, continuing past him and into the forest.

The forest was always most beautiful at this time of the day. The low sun caused the air to sparkle and animals were just beginning to awaken. Another gust of wind blew through me and I froze. This was a familiar wind, a boisterous and energetic wind that reminded her heavily of a certain knucklehead ninja.

"Naruto?"

There was a snap of twigs, and then Naruto stepped out of the darkness. He was much taller now, and had gotten somewhat handsome. He greeted me with a more mature smile than I was used to from him.

"Naruto!" I exclaimed happily, "You're back! I was just talking to Hinata about you before and I told her there was no way you weren't coming back! And here you are!"

"I did come back" confirmed Naruto, "But I'm not here to stay, I was just dropping in. After all, I have important work to do now"
There was something about him that seemed very off. He wasn't the same, not at all, and his lack of childishness and smile was very off-putting. I drew my kunai.

"Alright who are you and what have you done with Naruto?" I demanded angrily

And then he laughed, and I could have sworn it was him laughing.

"Oh god Sakura" he chuckled, "I promise you that I am me. I've just had a bit of a personality change"
I relaxed on seeing him act like his old self again. "I never expected you to grow up ever, never mind so young"
"I missed you Sakura" he laughed

"Missed you too" I admitted, "How long are you staying for then?"

"I was just passing by" said Naruto, "I was looking for you"
"You have other friends besides me you know" I pointed

"They don't interest me" he said coolly, "I wanted to talk to you alone"
I furrowed my brow. This wasn't like Naruto at all – Naruto cared about everybody, most of all his friends.

Naruto smiled and it wasn't like his old smile, it was more relaxed and nonchalant.

It was a smirk.

"Since when did you and Sasuke become so much alike?" I asked, putting my hand on my hip.

"I'll take that as a compliment" he said lightly, "No, I missed you though. And I want you to come with me"
I laughed. "I don't have the luxury of travelling like you do. I have obligations here with Lady Tsunade. Besides, everyone was really pissed you just took off you know"

He shook his head. "You don't need Tsunade. I'll make you stronger than you ever thought possible. And I'm no longer the little boy who craved the affections of his village."

I frowned. "Naruto... I know you said you went through a personality change but... who are you really?"

He smirked again. "It's me, Sakura. I came back for you. Don't you want to come with me? I won't take no for an answer no matter how much convincing it will take"
"Go with you where?" I demanded. And that's when I saw what he was wearing.

A long black trench coat with blood red clouds embellished on it. My eyes widened. How had I not noticed this sooner?

"N-Naruto" I stuttered, "... No it can't be. You can't be one of the Akatsuki"

"Oh that?" he asked, "Yeah, I joined them a while back. So, will you come with me?"

"Why me?" I asked, "Surely you don't think I'd go with someone from the Akatsuki do you? Hell maybe it is you. Naruto wouldn't be able to figure out that Hinata was his best bet if he wanted a friend to come with him"
Naruto stepped closer to me and smiled. "I don't want a friend. That's why I came to you"
With those words his fingers trailed up my neck to grab hold of my chin. I froze.

"I love you Sakura-chan" he murmured honestly, before touching his lips to mine. I was too afraid and shocked to pull away and so I just remained completely still and let his lips move against my own. When he didn't stop I realised what he was waiting for, and I tentatively returned his kiss. I didn't know what was going on but I figured this was my safest bet. Whether this was Naruto or not was really to be considered. He was never this smooth.

I felt hideous for enjoying it but before I knew it I nibbled on his lip, causing him to release a predatory growl. My skin felt scorching hot and I felt myself panting.

Sasuke.

I'd forgotten about him.

"Stop!" I shouted, pushing away. Naruto allowed the space but was grinning triumphantly.

"Well that went better than I thought" he observed

"What about Sasuke?" I demanded, "You know I love him. And he's your best friend, are you just planning on forgetting about him?"

Naruto looked slightly ticked off at this. "Why do you think I'm wearing this coat? It's for him."

"I don't understand" I whispered

"I will have my family back together again" promised Naruto, "It will be just me, you and Sasuke forever. I promise you that now"

I slumped against a tree in despair. Naruto had joined the Akatsuki in order to reform Team 7?

"This isn't the way, Naruto" I said, "I thought we were trying to get Sasuke to return to the village"
"I no longer feel positively towards the village" informed Naruto, "In fact, I'm not very happy about leaving you here. I love you"

"I-"

"I can already see you're not convinced" said Naruto, "So meet me here tomorrow, same time, and we'll talk about it some more"

"I won't come" I snapped

He shrugged. "Then I'll come to you"

He put on the elusive hat I had once seen Sasori wear and I could see only his mouth.

"Until tomorrow, Sakura-chan" he nodded.

Then he disappeared into thin air.

Next chapter will contain much heavier stuff. That's if you like it of course.

But I think you need to praise me merely on the basis that I actually put a guy and a girl together.

It's weird. Anything other than GuyXGuy seems almost wrong.

I finally figured out why I like GuyXGuy though. Why the hell would a straight girl want GuyXGirl when she can have two guys and no girls. See my logic?

Review little grasshoppers.