Hello! Ko-Chan is back after so long! x3

Alright, here we are with my new story, Lost in Temptation!

Starring, my OC, Akane Murasaki!

Anyway!

Summary: "The three of you will be sent on a Survival mission," Kakashi explained. "You have the rest of the day to prepare, and say your goodbyes." I gasped. "Goodbyes?" My voice muttered. "You may not make it back alive," Kakashi spat. [This part was edited slightly for summary.]

Warning: Slight Shonen-Ai in later chapters, CanonxOC pairing, angst, fluff, suspense. SasuAka, SasuNaru.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the other characters presented in this story, besides Akane Murasaki, of course.

Please no bashing me for a CanonxOC pairing! You have been warned!

Lost in Temptation

Chapter 1

It's not everyday you're forced to wake up at 5 am to meet with your always late Shinobi Sensei to discuss today's plans.

This is exactly why I awoke around 4 am; having little sleep of course. And little time to prepare for today's activity―whatever that may be.

I arrived at the Training grounds around 4:50. A bit early, seeing as I was the only one there. With a sigh, my body slumped against a tree. But before I could become fully relaxed, the sound of crunching leaves and dirt rang through my ears. I knew exactly who to expect, so I just merely grit my teeth, waiting for the usual daily routine of harsh hellos.

So now I parted my lips, the words coming out in a blur of rude greeting. "Hey, Sasuke-teme."

"Sasuke?"

My gaze shot up to the voice, almost a little too fast; because the person before me was just a blurry vision of orange and yellow. My face heated with embarrassment, my eyes gaping at the sight before me. "Naruto!" I shouted, my voice stiffening. "Sorry, I just... uh, I expected Sasuke to be here first. I mean, not that it's a bad thing you're here before him or anything. Just, err... sorry." My eyes slid shut, the embarrassment totally visible on my face.

I heard a chuckle, then felt a warm hand against my shoulder. "Don't worry," the laughing voice said. "I understand. I'm usually here after the both of you anyway."

My gaze shifted up to the tanned blonde, a half smile pulling at the corner of my lip. "Right," was all I could say. He just smiled at me. I loved his smile. It was so happy; unbelievably happy. I had no other choice but to smile in return; yet mine was pitiful.

"Such a touching moment," a sarcastic voice cooed. And just the sound of his voice made my skin crawl. My eyes narrowed as they shifted to the voice behind Naruto. And there he stood, in all his beautiful glory, hands shoved in his pockets, his head cocked to one side mockingly. The famous Sasuke Uchiha, of the once most talented Uchiha clan.

I could feel a growl rumble in my throat as my head quickly turned away, like a spoiled child. "Oh, great," I said smugly; emphasizing great. "Now he's here. Just perfect."

"I love how you always have something cocky to say."

"Tch. The same goes for you, teme."

"You're a dead-last, just like Naruto."

"Hey!" Naruto howled.

"Don't put me in the same category as him―no offence, Naruto."

Sasuke chuckled, his arms rising to fold over his chest. I'd growl, my eyes narrowing; well, as much more as they could. "You are such a spoiled CHILD," I snapped, my arms also folding over my chest. He burst out in a howl of laughter, his arms dropping so his hands could rest on his hips. "You don't seem so mature, yourself," he fired in return.

"More mature than you."

"Doubt it."

"Oh, shut up, you little sh―"

"Enough!" A voice ordered from afar. I don't know about anyone else, but my eyes widened in fear and shock as they turned to the voice. A nervous smile curled on my lips once I realized who it was. And man, was I SO mad at him. "Kakashi-sensei!" the blonde one called, an accusing finger pointing in his direction. So he stood in a tree, a book in front of his face, of course, and all he could say was: "Calm down, Naruto."

My eyes snapped shut, and now an annoyed smile played along my face. I hate you so much right now, you pathetic excuse of a Jounin, I screamed to myself, mentally pulling at my hair. I could hear a chuckle in front of me. And, it couldn't have been Naruto―because he was dashing towards Kakashi like a mad bull. I only had to open one eye to peek at the one sending a laugh my way. Yeah, of course it was him. That snobby, little―well, you get it.

"What are you laughing at?" I questioned, both of my eyes now gazing at his beautiful face.

"You," he said simply. "You're so―what's the word?―entertaining."

I growled. "How so?"

"You get angry at every little thing. Ha, and that angry face of yours actually makes you look a tad cute."

"My angry face?" I asked, furious now at how plain he sounded. All he did was laugh. That angered me even more.

"Akane," my sensei, who was still focused on his perverted book, called. I looked to him, a frown pulling at my lips. He obviously seen me, because he stopped walking, and now just stood still. I sighed. "What, sensei?" I muttered, turning to face him.

"We're here to discuss today's mission," he began, finally placing his book back into his hip pouch. "So stop arguing with Sasuke."

"What?" I asked, my voice emotionless. "But he started it, Kakashi. I don't see why you have to say this to only me."

"I'm saying it to the both of you."

"Humph." My arms folded across my chest, and yes, I was pouting.

"Anyway," Kakashi murmured, taking hold of the blonde's jacket and pulling him along as he made his way to Sasuke and I. Naruto groaned and growled as he was placed beside me, his arms over his chest as well. "Now that we're all settled down, we can discuss the day's plan." He looked us over, his one visible eyebrow raising. "The Hokage has decided to send the three of you―"

"The three of us?" Naruto murmured.

"Yes, the three of you―"

"As in Akane, me and you, idiot," Sasuke muttered.

Kakashi snorted. "Stop interrupting me now."

"Sorry." Naruto.

"Sorry." Sasuke.

"Now then. The three of you will be sent on a Survival mission. You will have one day to prepare, and say your goodbyes to everyone at home."

"Goodbyes?" I gasped.

"Who knows," Kakashi murmured. "You may not return."

I raised an eyebrow, the confusion visible on my face.

"He's saying we might die," Sasuke mumbled.

"I know!" I snapped, my hands balling into angry fists. He chuckled, obviously at my 'cute' angry face. And, I pouted in return; causing him to laugh even more. Kakashi's gaze shifted from me to Sasuke, his eyebrow rose even higher this time. "You know," he murmured, pointing to me. "Back when I was young, we called that flirting."

"WHAT?!" I boomed, my face in a gust of blushful horror. I raised my hands to my flustered face, fingernails practically clawing at my skin.

"Ha," Sasuke laughed. "as if. Who'd flirt with her? She's not even human."

My eyes squinted, my hands dropping to my sides as I slowly turned to that snotty raven. "You wouldn't mind repeating that, would you, Sasuke-TEME?"

"Not at all," he snarled. "You. Are. Not. HUMAN."

"I am so going to kill you, you stupid piece of shi―"

"Well," Kakashi sang. "You three play nice now. I have errands to run. Don't forget; meet me here at 5 in the morning tomorrow. And be prepared."

My eyes snapped to the Jounin. "Why, you pathetic excuse of a Jou―" I started, before a hand slapped over my mouth, that is. I struggled under the hold, my arms thrashing at Kakashi. Although it wasn't visible, he smiled at me before disappearing in a puff of smoke.

I struggled my way out of the one's arms that held me, turning to face them with a red with rage face. "Naruto," I hissed. "I know you were just helping me… but I so could've killed that stupid Jounin!!"

"Akane," Naruto sighed, a laugh following. "Calm down. Let's just go and get ready for the mission."

My anger seemed to subside by the blonde's words, because I just smiled as soon as he said that. "Yeah," I murmured. I glanced over to Sasuke, who seemed to be smirking in my direction. My eyebrows furrowed together, my lips parted slightly in shock. Why was he staring at me like that? I didn't even say anything to him, nor did I do anything.

I felt like I was going to melt, his gaze just glued right to me, and mine did the same. I shuddered at the thought, my face heating with an embarrassed blush. I don't remember if he's ever just gazed at me so intensely before, and him just doing so made my heart skip a beat.

I felt a hand tug on my arm, and my gaze snapped to the one who did it, a terrified expression plastered on my face. Naruto murmured my name, and all I could do was look back at Sasuke, finding that he had looked away as well. Naruto took my hand, and lead me off the training grounds. I swear I felt a glare spear me right in the back of my head, but when I looked back, the one I hoped to see wasn't there.

Thanks for reading. Hope you enjoyed. ^^; R&R, please.