Please read&review... first FanFic. Hope I did a good job!

A/N:I do not own Naruto or the charactars. If I did, the episodes would have a lot more humor!

It was an ordinary day in Konaha Village. Naruto was daydreaming about becoming the next Hokage, Sasuke was daydreaming about how he'd killed his brother, Itachi, Sakura was daydreaming about Sasuke, and Kakashi was on a ninja mission. As you might have guessed, Team 7 were not children anymore. Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura were 16, same as Neji, Ten Ten, Hinata, Ino, and blah, blah, blah. Also, they were all Joniin, instead of Genin.

Anyway, Sakura was at home when Tsnunade burst into the house.

"Sakura! Come with me immediatly! I need you to also get Sasuke! He's you're Joniin partner, right?

"Yes, Tsnunade-sama. But why do you need Sasuke and I so badly?"

"I'll tell you when we get to my office. Now hurry!" Tsnunade left as she finished her sentence. Sakura obediently jumped up and ran out towards Sasuke's house.

Sasuke was in his room doing push-ups when he heard a knock at the door. "What the... he mumbled as he wallked over and swung the door open. "Sakura-chan? What are-"

"There's no time! C'mon!" Sakura grabbed Sasuke's arm and yanked him out the door.

"Wait a minute - Sakura - where are we going? I don't even have my weapons pack or shuriken holder! Sakura-chan!" Sasuke yelled as they raced through the streets.

"A little while ago, Tsnunade-sama came to my house and said she had something urgent we need to do. Now let's go!" Sakura panted.

Sakura pulled Sasuke into the Hokage's office building. They pushed open the door to see Tnsunade pacing up and down the room. When they walked in, she looked up.

"Sakura, Sasuke, oh, thank god." Tsnunade gasped. "I need to talk to you, alright? It's very important."

The two teenagers nodded.

"Good. Now... Brace yourselves. I have bad news. Your sensei, Kakashi, has been taken hostage on his last mission. We need two experienced Joniin to go, get Kakashi back, and kill the man who did this."

Sakura gasped. Kakashi-sensei has been held hostage? She turned her head and looked at Sasuke, who was staring at the ground, gritting his teeth. "How long has he been there?" he asked quietly.

"About a week." Tsnunade said. "Do you two accept the mission? It will be incredibly dangerous, I'll tell you that now. And you'll have to keep your identities as ninja secret."

Sasuke looked up. "Of course we accept! Right, Sakura-chan?" He looked at her.

"Right, Sasuke! This is Kakashi we're talking about! I wouldn't give up this mission for the world!" Sakura smiled. I wonder what Naruto would say if he saw this mission we're going on now?

"Alright," said Tsnunade. "You leave tomorrow morning. You'll be travelling to the Village Hidden in the Clouds, so you'll both need to pack food, water, clothes, and a tent. Not to mention bandages and medicine, Sakura." Sakura nodded. "You may leave now. You'll need plenty of rest."

As Sakura and Sasuke were walking out of the building, Sasuke looked over at Sakura. She looked troubled, and was staring at the ground as she moved.

"Sakura?"

"Mmn?"

"Um... Are you worried?"

"About what?"

"Tomorrow's mission."

"Er... maybe a little. Why?" She looked at Sasuke curiously.

"Well, if you want, I guess I could keep you company tonight. You know, to help you pack and stuff." Sasuke glanced at her.

"Sure. It's ok with me. I'll see you tonight. 5:00?

"Okay."

LATER THAT EVENING...

Sakura was packing a bag with some clothes when she heard a knock on her door. She opened it and saw Sasuke outside with his bag and a folded tent.

"Hey Sasuke-kun! Come on in." Sasuke walked into the house and put his things down next to the door.

"Erm... I guess I'll help you out now." Sasuke said. "Is there anything in particular you need me to do?"

"Yes, as a matter of fact. There's a bag of medical supplies on the counter in the kitchen. Go get that, and then there's a little booklet with medical advice in it by the stove. Can you get me those things?"

"Yeah. Alright." Sasuke said. He went into the kitchen and saw a little blue bag with a red cross on it. He picked it up, then got the little booklet from its place by the stove. These he brought to Sakura, who was folding clothes inside her bag.

"Thanks, Sasuke-kun. I really needed this." She put the Medical bag in the pack, then went back to folding the clothes.

Sasuke just leaned against the wall and looked at Sakura. You know, now that I look at her... she's actually sort of pretty. Sasuke gazed at Sakura, and smiled.

Hey. What's he gaping at? The inner Sakura said. Huh? She looked up, and saw Sasuke staring at her. And smiling.

"Sasuke-kun? What are you looking at?" Sakura asked. She frowned. "Sasuke?"

Sasuke blinked. "Hmnn?"

"Umm... nothing." Sakura went back to putting the clothes in the pack. Sasuke suddenly knelt down next to Sakura and helped her put the clothes in the bag.

Thanks, Sasuke! This is really helpful!" Sakura said as Sasuke placed the last of the clothes in the bag, along with a few bottles of water and some cans of food.

Sakura sat down next to Sasuke on the sofa in the living room. She turned on the TV, but didn't watch it. She was having a sort of battle with her inner Sakura.

You know what? I think he likes you.

What! No way! I've tried to go on a date with him a thousand times, and he always said no. Why would he like me now?

My bet is his horomones are acting up. And he probably just noticed you've grown quite a bit, also.

My bet is that you're crazy! Why do you always show up just to argue with me? Grr...

Sakura, if you look at it, it fits together like a puzzle. The way he stared at you earlier, along with his helping you pack, and, in case you didn't notice, he's holding your hand.

What the-! Sakura looked at her hand and saw that it was indeed in Sasuke's. Holy shit! He is holding my hand! However, she didn't pull away. Sasuke's hand was warm and firm, and she liked it.

Told you. He likes you, I'm sure.

Wow... Sakura focused her eyes on the boy beside her, who, although was watching the TV set, had a smile on his lips. Sakura smiled, too, and snuggled closer to Sasuke.

Here are my replies to the reviews:

Kawaii Syaoran and Sakura:Yes, I'll definitley put in more fluff. I'm glad you liked it!

Iloveinuyasha44:Thanks! your reply made me laugh.

Sarah: I'll finish (eventually) but it's gonnatake me a while. I have to read some stupid novel called "The Golem's Eye" for school. But I will finish! Promise!