Chapter 1.
It's been 9 months since Sasuke left. At first I didn't know why; I nearly went insane because of it. But after Naruto let it slip that he knew about a month ago I nearly beat it out of him. Apparently Sasuke had a 9 month mission with Kakashi-sensei. It was a very dangerous one and according to Naruto that was the reason he hadn't told me about it. He "didn't want me to worry". But really, him not telling me only made me worry more! Now, I don't deny Sasuke has insane ninja skills but, along with those skills, he gained a huge ego. He rarely lets it affect his missions and such, but what if it did this time? What if he gets hurt? Okay. The last thing I need to be doing right now is worrying.
Wait, did I just hear a car door?
I rush to the living room of our house and look out the window. What do I see? None other than my beloved boyfriend of 2 years Sasuke, whom I haven't seen in 9 months, getting his suitcase out of a taxi. I breathe a sigh of relief, and resist the urge to run outside and jump on him. I walk to the front door and unlock it. I look out to see Sasuke lip-locking with some girl; she looked so familiar. Then, when Sasuke broke apart from her, I realized who it was, Karin. One of his crazed fan-girls. Also, the girl he had cheated on me with a while back. Sasuke's not much of a cheater, it was a one time thing. Not that, that made it any better. But still, atleast he hadn't done it again, until now. Sasuke looks up at me just as my eyes well up with tears and I run back inside and slam the door shut, locking it.
I run up to our bedroom and shut the door behind me. All I can do is lean up against the wall near the door and try to calm down. I don't even have time to think when I hear the door opening and see Sasuke walking in. My mind races and I have no idea what to do, so I do the only thing I can think of; run. I turn away from him to try and run out of our bedroom but he grabs my wrist and stops me, pulling me to his chest and wrapping his arms around me so I can't leave.
"Sakura, it's not what you think, I swear to you. She means nothing to me. Nothing. She kissed me. I was taken by suprise but I did not, I repeat, did not kiss her back. I wouldn't make the same mistake of cheating on you again. I love you too much to do that." I hear him murmur into my hair.
I couldn't handle it, so I just broke down and started sobbing. I tried to break free of his hold but he just wouldn't have it.
"Sakura! Please, just listen to me. I'm not lying this time! I swear! I promised you I'd never cheat on you again, you should know more than anyone that I don't break my promises. Please believe me." He said while turning our bodies around so he had me backed against the wall and he was nuzzling my neck. He knew from experience that, that was my weak spot. That's how he always got me to calm down and listen to him.
I take a deep breath, my tears have slowed, and try to talk to him without my voice cracking. "Sasuke. Don't you think this is sort of like deja vu? Isn't this all how it happened last time? I caught you and some girl kissing, you proceeded to tell me that she kissed you and you didn't kiss her back. You told me some sweet words and I forgave you. Then weeks later I find out you slept with that girl. Hm, who's to say that won't happen again?"
He looked at me with a pained expression as he answered me. "Is that really what you think of me? That I would put you through that again? I love you Sakura. I love you with everything I have. What happened was a mistake. I was angry and stupid. I know that's no excuse for what I did, but I thought you had gotten over that."
It's incredible how when all of this is happening he has the ability to make me feel guilty like this is somehow my fault.
I don't hesitate to respond to him. "At this point I don't even know what to think of you Sasuke. And I am over you cheating on me, I forgave you and I never mentioned it before this. But don't you think it's sort of, coincidental how Karin is the girl who caused this then, and now? Like you wouldn't react the same way if you were in my shoes. Did you ever think of what you would do if our positions were reversed?"
I can't handle being here anymore. I need time to think. So, without further hesitation I push passed him and grab one of my over-night bags and start packing some clothes.
This caught him by suprise as I turn around and see him staring at me wide-eyed. "What...what are you doing?" He chokes out as he rushes over to me and wraps his arms around my waist. "Please...Sakura...Please...Don't leave me. I'm sorry. Please." He murmurs into my neck. I can feel tears coming from his eyes onto my neck. Seeing him like this is heartbreaking to say the least. It's taking everything I have not to just forgive him right then and there.
But I have to do this. He needs to know he can't just do whatever he wants to me and have me forgive him after he says some sweet words to me.
"Sasuke," I breath out running my fingers through his hair, "I'm not leaving you." He looks up at me with a confused expression on his face.
"Then why are you packing?" He asks.
"Because I need time to think. I'll be staying at Ino's house for a few days." I reply, not meeting his eyes.
The next thing I know I'm backed up against our bedroom door and he's kissing my neck and his hands are roaming my sides and legs in a way that sends shivers down my spine. Lets face it, his touch always makes my body feel like its on fire.
All I can do is bite my lip to supress a moan as he nibbles on my earlobe and murmurs, "Sakura, baby. Don't leave me. We can work this out. We worked it out last time without you leaving. We can do it again. We can do anything..."
He's making it so hard to resist. He knows what he's doing. He knows all of my weak spots. Usually it's quite enjoyable...except when I'm mad at him. I can almost feel my resolve starting to crumble. It's insane that he has this kind of control over me. I swear sometimes that I love him too much. As if I wasn't already confused on what to do before, this happens. What am I supposed to do? What would the right thing to do?
My thoughts are cut short by his lips on mine. At first I resist but really, how long can a girl resist the lips of a very skilled Uchiha? I give in and kiss him back. Then he licks and nibbles on my bottom lip, begging for entrance. I open my mouth, and I can feel him smile into the kiss as he immediately darts his tongue into my mouth. 'Oh, he thinks he's won does he?' I think to myself.
Somehow, while I was either caught up in my thoughts, or lost in the kiss, we ended up on our king-sized bed.
He breaks our kiss after a while, trailing hot kisses down my jaw and down my neck. Then his hands proceed to go to the buttons of my shirt. I had worn one of his button-downs since I remember him saying how he loved the way I looked in them, because it reminded him that I was his.
I grab his hands and push him off of me, leaning up into a sitting position as I say, "What do you think your doing?" I don't give him a chance to answer as I continue with my semi-rant. "You think just because I gave in to your kiss and starting kissing you back, that means I forgave you and we can have some sort of make-up sex? Is that what you think of me? That I'll just forgive you and forget about what we're fighting about and have sex with you? Like some...some...sex addicted whore or something!" I burst into tears after saying the last sentence. I don't know what got me to say it, but I said it.
The look on his face flickered with many mixed emotions such as shock, hurt, anger, guilt and sadness. After a few moments of silence he replied. "I...I'm sorry. I don't know what I was thinking. I don't think your some 'sex addicted whore' at all though. I heard that make-up sex is the best kinds of sex though." He replied with a smirk, obviously trying to lighten to mood and the tension in the air.
I couldn't help but smirk back. He always knows exactly what to say. I was about to respond when we were interrupted by someone barging into our house and running up the stairs, proceeding to brust open our bedroom door. It was Naruto. Along with Neji, Shikamaru, Kiba, Lee, Gaara, Ino, Hinata, and TenTen.
Oh right. I forgot to mention, while Sasuke was away for those few years when he left the village, Gaara and I got real close. Don't know how it worked out that way, but other than Naruto, Gaara was my best friend.
Most of the villagers in Konoha cared about me dearly. Especially the boys infront of me right now. They were quite over-protective of me actually. Especially Naruto, Gaara, and Neji. Not that the girls weren't though. They just weren't as bad as the guys. So it was no suprise that they all came here as soon as they heard what happened between Sasuke and I. The only question is how did they find out?
Then it dawned on me, I had forgotten Naruto was standing across the street from our house when this all happened. I completely forgot he was there when this all happened. It's no suprise he got everyone together. But what I'm afraid of is, what are they going to do now that they're here? I guess I'll soon find out.
"Sakura! Are you alright? Teme get out here! We need to talk to you!" Naruto exclaimed. I winced a little at how loud he said all of this. I wonder if he even realizes how loud he is. Naruto grabbed Sasuke's shirt and just about threw him out the door as the guys followed and shut the door behind them.
The girls stayed in the bedroom with me. I'm guessing to comfort me.
_Outside in the Hallway_
[Narrator Point Of View]
Naruto let go of Sasuke as soon as he was out the door. But Neji proceeded the grab him by the collar of his shirt and slammed him against the wall. "You have about 30 seconds to explain why the hell you have the nerve to cheat on Sakura again, before we beat the piss out of you, Uchiha." Neji spat out.
"Neji, man, calm down. I'm sure Sasuke has a reasonable explanation as to why he was lip-locking it with that whore Karin, when he's going out with the beloved Sakura. Right teme?" Naruto said.
Neji let go of Sasuke's shirt after Naruto said that. But he still continued to glare daggers at him, as everyone else besides Naruto and Lee did.
"I didn't cheat on Sakura. Karin is a whore. She caught me by suprise and starting kissing me right when Sakura walked out. It's a misunderstanding. I love Sakura, more than you think. I wouldn't make the same mistake and cheat on her again." Sasuke replied, hoping someone, atleast Naruto, believed him.
He was suprised to see Gaara sighing and nodding his head. "It seems reasonable enough. I don't think even an idiot like you Uchiha, would make the same mistake twice." Gaara proceeded to walk closer to him, until he was right infront of Sasuke. "But," He paused and grabbed Sasuke by the neck and lifted him up slamming him against the wall, "If I find out your lying, and you did cheat on her, I'll have you head. This is a warning Uchiha, if I found out you hurt her like that again, it'll be the end of you. Got it?" Gaara spat out.
As soon as Gaara said that they all whipped they're heads around as they heard the bedroom door creak open. Sakura walked out with the girls right behind her.
Gaara had forgotton he was holding Sasuke but immediately let go after he saw her shocked face and that her gaze led to his hand around Sasuke's throat.
"G..Gaara?" She stuttered out. You could tell she had been crying before. Her eyes were red and puffy.
"Hey Sakura." Gaara replied back. The next think he knows Sakura is running up to him jumping on him and hugging him. "When did you get here ! I didn't know you were coming! I missed you! How have you been? How come you didn't tell me you were coming?" She all about screamed at him.
"Sakura, calm down. It's just me. I got here not too long ago. I had originally come here for a suprise visit to you since I didn't have much work to do. It was just a coincidence that all this happened while I was here. I missed you too." Gaara replied hugging her back, but standing them both up again.
They're little reunion was cut short by Sasuke who rudely interrupting by saying, "Alright alright. Enough with this stupid little reunion. We get it."
"Sasuke, shut the fuck up. I never see Gaara, he's one of my best friends. If you don't want to see our 'stupid little reunion' then fucking leave. No one is stopping you." Sakura spat out at him. Gaara couldn't help but laugh out loud, along with the rest of the group. Sasuke just 'hmphed' and looked away, crossing his arms.
"Anyway. How long are you here for?" Sakura questioned.
"Actually, I think I have to head back some time today. I know it's a short visit. But I just got a message before all this saying that we're needed back. I'm not really sure why though. But I promise I'll come back soon." He answered and smiled at her.
Gaara looked at his watch. "Unfortunately. I think I ought to get going pretty soon. It's getting sort of late." Gaara said and sighed.
[Back To Sakura's Point Of View.]
I frowned and sighed. I always hated goodbyes.
"Oh. I see." I replied sadly.
"Oh come on Sakura! It's not like this is the last time we'll see eachother. As soon as I can I'll come and visit. And you know, whenever your not busy you could always stop by and pay me a suprise visit like I did today." Gaara replied with a smile.
I just laughed and gave him a huge hug. Gaara returned my hug and gave me a kiss on the forehead.
"I'll see you soon Sakura." Gaara said.
"Deffinately. I'll miss you Gaara!" I replied.
"I'll miss you too Sakura." Gaara said with a smile.
"I love you!" I said.
"I love you too. Farewell Sakura, Everyone." Gaara said before walking away.
You heard 'byes' from the whole group, besides Sasuke of course.
Then all of a sudden Gaara ran back up the stairs and grabbed me by the hand and went to the other side of the hallway.
"Gaara...what are you doing?" I replied, confused.
"I just need to tell you something real quick before I leave. It's about Sasuke. I really don't think he cheated on you Sakura. I think, maybe, you should forgive him. I don't think he'd even be stupid enough to make the mistake of cheating on you again. It seems like he really loves and cares about you. I don't want you to lose that over some misunderstanding over some worthless whore." Gaara answered.
I smiled at him. Sometimes he can be so understanding it's insane.
"Yeah. That's what I was thinking too. Thanks for that though. I wasn't sure what to do. You always know exactly what to say. I still think I need to talk to him about it though." I reply.
"We're best friends Sakura. It's what I'm here for remember? But seriously, if you ever need me, just call me or something." Gaara said.
"I know Gaara. Thanks. That means a lot." I say, hugging him.
"I really have to go now though. But before I go. Sakura remember, if he ever hurts you.." I interupt him by saying, "Yes Gaara. I know. You'll nuder him. I get it. Now go! I don't want you being late to do whatever you Kazekage do." I reply with a smirk as I gently push him towards the stairs.
"Alright. Bye Sakura." Gaara said.
"Bye Gaara!" I reply.
After Gaara leaves and closes the front door, I turn around and look at the others. 'Hm. What to do now...'
"So..." I start, not sure what to say.
"Everyone besides Sakura leave." Sasuke states.
"Excuse me? Who the hell do you think you are Uchiha!" Neji asks.
"Neji, I think Sasuke and Sakura need some time alone to talk things out and such. Lets leave them and go get some ramen!" Naruto exclaims.
They all agree and leave. Some more reluctant than others, but they left.
Now it's just Sasuke and I. Well, this is akward.
"So..." I start, again, now sure what to say.
"I love you, and I'm sorry. Please believe me." Sasuke says.
I deffinately wasn't expecting that. After the shock wears off-which didn't take long-I reply,
"I love you too, and I'm sorry. I do believe you. But if your lying Sasuke, it's over. Alright?"
The next think I know, we're in our bedroom and I'm backed up against our bedroom door-again-and he's assaulting me with kisses in a way that should be illegal.
"Hey!" I say out of nowhere. He looks up at me with a confused expression waiting for me to continue. I do saying, "Just because we're not fighting anymore, and I forgive you doesn't mean I want to have sex with you." I state trying my best to keep a straight face, since this is all a joke, just to get back at him for all the times he played pranks on me with Naruto.
He steps back and away from me, eyes looking intently on the floor. "I'm sorry. I just missed you so much. It's been a long 9 months." He replies.
I reach out and grab his hand pulling him against me. Again, he looks at me with a confused expression, wondering what I'm doing.
"Sasuke, you don't really think I meant that do you? Okay, so maybe I don't want to have sex with you. I need to have sex with you. It's been a long 9 months for me too. I missed you more than you can imagine." I remark with a grin on my face.
"Your so mean Sakura. I was all worried you were still mad at me. And I thought we were going to get into another fight because I was trying to have sex with you. Jerk. Oh and yeah. I sort of figured you missed me and wanted and/or needed to have sex with my by what your wearing." Sasuke replied with a smirk on his face pointing at my clothing.
I was wearing one of his black button-down shirts as I said before, a pair of his blue boxer shorts, and some sneakers. It was true. I wore this because I knew he was coming home today.
"Like you haven't done things like that to me before! And don't act like you don't love what I'm wearing Sasuke." I say as I maneuver our bodies over to our bed and push him down on it.
"I never said I didn't enjoy seeing you in it Sakura. I was just pointing out the fact I know exactly why your wearing it." He remarked with his smirk still in place.
"Oh really now? And just what was the reason for me wearing it?" I reply.
"You were going to try and seduce me." He responds.
"Excuse me? Try to seduce you? Don't act like I can't Sasuke. I think you've forgotten how easy it is to seduce you, love." I say with a wink.
"Oh you think so? I think you have forgotten how easy it is to seduce you. I can do the simplest things to you and you'll be begging me to take you." He remarks with that arrogant grin of his.
"As if Sasuke. I am way better at resisting you then you are with resisting me." I say.
"Would you like to make a bet then Sakura?" He replies.
"Deffinately. But what happens when I win?" I say arrogantly.
"If you win, then I have to do whatever you say for an entire day. And if I win, you have to do whatever I say for an entire day. But there's a catch. To win, you have to make the person say, 'I give up.' And, to decide the winner we have to time it. To see who can seduce who, the fastest." He remarks with a perverted grin.
"Your gonna regret making this bet when I win, Sasuke." I say with an evil smirk.
"You wish. Now, who's going tonight?" He asks.
"Me of course. Ladies first. You can go tomorrow night." I reply with a wink.
'Let the games begin.' I think to myself.
