This is the sequel to:
"Nothing in life is ever as simple as we imagine."
This story does take place immediately after the first one. So be sure to check out the other one, if you haven't read it yet :P. Hope you enjoy and like I said before I take all criticisms about my writing so if you notice a few things; I'll try my best to correct them, but hopefully I find them myself. This does kind of start of slow, but believe me this story really picks up in later chapters.
"Happiness is an opportunity, but Revenge is a choice"
Chapter 1 Back Home
Right after their return home, Sakura and Sasuke went straight to Tsunade; to tell her all what had happened. After hearing their story, and about the set up; Tsunade felt deeply angered, she looked sincerely at the both of them as she spoke. "I'm so sorry; I thought I knew her better than that. I can't believe she would do such a thing." Sasuke looked over at Sakura's expression, and noticed her clenching hand. Sasuke closed his eyes, as he decided to leave; so the two could talk.
Once Sasuke left, Sakura spoke openly. "Tsunade-sama, I understand your being mad at Kimiko, but please... don't be angry with her." Sakura said with a surprising relaxed face."You're the last person, that should forgive her; after what she put you through." Tsunade scolded Sakura in misunderstanding. Sakura could only smile to herself. "Sensei you're right. I was very angry with her too at first, but she did help save me. More importantly, she did have a child to protect. I couldn't imagine that kind of sacrifice."Sakura handed Tsunade a jade comb; that was still tucked into her hair.
"I do have a request, after you're done analyzing this comb. I would like to have it back." Tsunade grabbed the comb from Sakura. Tsunade looked at the comb; while Sakura walked out to leave the room. Once Sakura went outside of the building, she noticed that Sasuke had been waiting up for her; leaned against the wall, with his hands in his pockets. Sasuke without making eye contact turned to walk away, when he stopped. "Sakura you could come too my house and rest for a while. So you don't have to explain anything too your parents." Sakura looks to the sky, before answering. "I guess I could come over, for a bit." Sakura turned and followed the Uchiha back to his house.
Once Sakura and Sasuke got there, Sasuke started to unpack his things. Sakura starts to fidget, as she looks down at her clothes; seeing this Sasuke throws her a towel. "If you like, you can go take a shower." Sasuke nodded toward the bathroom. Sakura blushed at the suggestion, but wanted to badly get out of her borrowed grimy clothes."Thank you Sasuke-kun, but I don't have any clothes to wear." she said apprehensively, "You can borrow some of mine." Sasuke went into one of his drawers, and pulled out a T-shirt and shorts. Feeling mentally tired and dirty, Sakura grabs the clothes from Sasuke; before she went into the bathroom.
Sakura gradually undressed herself, after she shut the bathroom door. When she finished, she pulled her hair back in a ponytail. While looking at her reflection in the mirror, a smile crept over Sakura's face. She tilted her head to see a light bruise; Sasuke had left on her neck. Exhausted Sasuke flopped down on his couch; with his head tilted on the back. Sasuke started to close his eyes, while his mind drifted replaying all the events that seemed to just happen yesterday, even though it was three days ago. Hearing the shower start to run in the background; Sasuke put a hand up to his lips. "Sakura" he said quietly to himself with a smile.
Sakura had been amazing, the way she touched him, and kissed him. Sasuke could feel himself crave her like a coffee; he definitely wanted more of her lips and touch. He continued his tainted thoughts, until he didn't hear the shower run anymore. Sasuke quickly opened his eyes, and sat up to see Sakura standing at the door; with his old clothes on. Sakura was still drying her hair, so she didn't notice Sasuke checking her out. Sasuke's old clothes barely fit Sakura; as the shirt was hanging from her shoulder, and she had tied the shorts tight; so they wouldn't fall. Mesmerized by her tiny curvy body, Sasuke didn't say a word; as he was taking the sight in.
"Thanks Sasuke-kun, I really needed that. You should go take a shower too." Sakura said while now drying the ends of her hair. Sasuke quickly snapped back to his senses; as he stood up, to remove his shirt in front of her. Sakura couldn't help looking at his sculpted abs; they felt great to touch, but they were just as good looking at them. Sasuke tossed his shirt on the couch, when he walked past Sakura; she found herself checking him out from behind as much as the front. Sakura smiled, as she sat down on the couch.
Sakura started reflecting, on how happy she was; being with Sasuke. But Sakura had a new worry, what would be the next step for them now? Marriage would ultimately be nice, but that's way too early. Sasuke and Sakura have barely been together; but were already intimate once. Sakura, thought back to when Naruto asked her for love advice; on how to approach Hinata. Sakura remembered just giving him a guessing advice; of taking things slow. As the shower started running again, Sakura pinned her damp hair back in a high bun and pulls her legs into her chest. If she really wanted things to workout with Sasuke, there going too have to rebuild their relationship.
Training to become a geisha, the one important rule Kimiko taught Sakura was patience. Kimiko always instructed Sakura, to get the things you want in life it always takes time. Back when Sakura was forced to attract Nobu, she used that advice. Even though, overall her efforts were in vain; as she was tricked into everything. "Nobu" Sakura said quietly, as she shuddered at that thought of him. Sakura hated the fact he touched her and lost her virginity to him. That fact alone, had turned her off to sex; but being with Sasuke was restoring. Sakura definitely wanted more, but she knew she didn't want just sex.
Sakura wanted an actual real relationship that worked with Sasuke. By the time the shower stopped, Sakura mentally came to her conclusion. Sasuke came out drying his hair, as he walked into the room just as topless as he left it. Wrapping his towel around his neck, Sasuke sat next too Sakura; as he leaned closer to her to give her a kiss on the cheek. While he kissed her cheek, Sasuke loved the way she smelled. He even felt his urges rapidly returning, despite his cold shower. Sakura blushed at him being so close so fast.
Sasuke pulled away from her cheek, when he saw the faint bruise he left on Sakura's neck. Seeing this was enough for Sasuke to want to make it more prominent. Before she knew it, Sasuke had pushed Sakura down on the couch and started to attack the mark on her neck. Sakura quickly whimper as she felt herself getting hot; from the attention. Sakura placing her hands in Sasuke's hair; threw her head back; when she felt Sasuke's hands race over her body.
Sakura tried to speak, but Sasuke's hot lips quieted her voice. Sakura found herself enjoying the kiss; as it was just as good as the last time. Struggling to keep her mind in check; Sakura managed to talk. "…Sasuke-kun… Wait." Sasuke bothered by her tone, stopped himself to look at her. Sasuke noticed she had a serious look on her face; as she pushed him tenderly back. "Sasuke-kun… I wanted to talk too you about something," she said sternly. Sasuke sat up first and signaled a go ahead look. Sakura sat up as well, before she started."Well..." She paused feeling herself blush, as she was nervous. "I've thought about it and I loved having sex with you, it was amazing. I never knew it could be like that and… I love you. I..." she paused again as she took a breath.
"I want a real relationship with you, one that's not based on just sex". Sasuke stayed silent; while he listened too Sakura's analysis. Sakura continued. "I think we should take things slow, like going out on a few dates and really getting to know each other, before we continue on having a sexual relationship". Sasuke turned to face the table; in front of them. Before he could speak, Sakura fretfully stood up. "I can understand if you don't want too, and I'm sorry if I led you on…"
Before she could walk away, Sasuke grabbed her arm. "Sakura... I don't mind, I love you too and I don't want to hurt you or force you into anything." as Sasuke stood up and pulled Sakura into a hug, "I can wait for you." Overly relieved to hear this, Sakura took a breath as she smiled."Thank you." Sasuke let go of her, as she turned to put on her shoes. "Where are you going?" Sasuke asked, "It's getting late, I have to get home. I'll return your clothes too you later."Sakura gave Sasuke a kiss on the cheek, as she left his house. Really confused and now sexually frustrated, Sasuke sat back down on his couch; as he placed a palm on his head. Sasuke couldn't help having a slight grin on his face, as he was ready to take on this new challenge.