Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto/Naruto Shippuden.

Rating: T

Character A: Sakura H.

Character B: Naruto U.

Genre (s): Romance/Humor

Chapters: 5

Language: English

World: Manga

Bold- Inner Sakura

Italics- Sakura

Sakura caught herself once again working all day, spending all her free time at the hospital at Konoha. Over time, with Tsunade's guidance she was able to polish her medical ninjutsu to perfection. Though she was considered a very respected and high ranking medical ninja she evidently realized that without Naruto's help she would never have managed to become as determined and persistent as she is to this day.

Speaking of Naruto, since both Sakura and Naruto desired to bring Sasuke back to the village, they both ended up spending significant amounts of time together to fill up the void Sasuke left. Sighing, she knew this wasn't the time to reminisce. Eventually, as Sakura finished up her report on her patient's current conditions she saw an orange blur near the window.

"Hey Sakura-chan!" Sakura, on instinct, punched Naruto through the door. She then realized who it was.

"Naruto! How many freaking times do I have to tell you NOT to sneak up on me like that! " Sakura raged on as passing nurses stared at the two.

"Were shinobi! How am I able to sneak up on you if you're a ninja!"

"Shut up" Sakura said in defeat. Evidently as Sakura felt the stabbing pain of regret due to the fact that she caused Naruto's injuries.

Again, she decided to at least heal his minor injuries.

"So, what are you doing here?" Now back in Sakura's personal office, Naruto gradually got up and snapped his dislocated shoulder back into place.

"Uhh, I was walking around the village and decided to see how my favorite pink-haired teammate was doing", Naruto said with his signature grin.

'He's so sweet. That baka' Suddenly, Sakura begins to overflow her mind with thoughts about Naruto. He was always there for her, and he always made her laugh. He was always supportive of her and she knew he could trust him with her life, unlike Sasuke who abandoned her. 'I could melt under that smile. Wait, what am I thinking? I'm just having a weird day'

"Sakura-chan?" Sakura noticed that she had been staring at the boy while she was deep in thought.

"Oh, sorry about that, I'm just feeling a little tired. That's all"

"Maybe I could come by your place later to make sure your alright", Naruto said, not trying to make it obvious that he just wanted to spend more time with her.

"Sure, I don't mind..." The thought of Naruto coming over to her house made her nervous but at the same time surprisingly exuberant and excited.

"Alright! Bye" As Naruto is about to leave through Sakura's window; Naruto suddenly trips, falls out the window and screams " HOLY SH- AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"

"Baka" said Sakura as she mockingly waves goodbye to Naruto as he luckily falls on top of Tsunade's soft and pillow-like boobs. Tsunade obviously infuriated with Naruto, chases him around the village

"NARUTO! GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE BEFORE I ASK SAKURA FOR BACK UP"

"NO! PLEASE! HAVE MERCY ON MY SOUL!"

Sakura yelled " WHAT WAS THAT? JUST WAIT TILL YOU COME OVER"

The villagers of Konoha listen to the loud entertainment that is Naruto Uzumaki

Later on that day, after Naruto finally managed to escape Tsunade's clutches, Naruto abruptly realized that he has to go over to Sakura's place! As Naruto destructively goes through his closet he couldnt decide what to wear (even though all of his jumpsuits were exactly the same) when he finally picked one. By the time he finally decided which outfit to wear he looked out his window and saw the sun about to set on Konoha.

"Crap! Im gonna be late!" said Naruto as he slammed his door shut and ran out of his apartment and rushed to Sakura's house. Luckily Naruto managed to get to Sakura's house on time and on the way bought a dozen cherry blossoms since he knew they were Sakura's favorite flowers.

I hope Sakura will like the flowers thought Naruto as he gently brushed a few cherry blossoms back into place.

Naruto then nervously knocked on Sakura's door until it slowly opened.

" Hi Sakura-chan!"

"Hey Naruto, are those flowers for me?" Sakura blushed a bright red when she spotted the cherry blossoms.

"Yup! I know they're your favorite and they truly represent you, elegant and beautiful" Naruto being the corny and surprisingly amazing sweet-talker

"Thanks, Naruto."

HE IS SO SWEET! SASUKE-KUN NEVER GAVE US THIS ATTENTION

'Yea, he is too much'

DUH, NOW GET OUT THERE AND CLAIM OUR MAN

'You mean mine, wait no! He's not our mine'

Oh please, you totally dig him. Admit it

'I don't know.'

Deeenniiiaalllllll

'Shut up!'

Sakura yet again had spaced out while she was arguing with herself leaving a confused Naruto at the door.

"So can I come in now?" Naruto said bringing her back to the world

"Oh yea sure" Sakura and Naruto both went inside. Naruto suddenly started sniffing around the room.

"Is that ramen!"

"Always getting excited over ramen, Naruto. Yea I have some in the kitchen"

"Can I have some please?" Naruto begged

"No!"

"Please Sakura-chan? Im starving!" Naruto said disappointedly.

" Well so am I, and its my last cup of miso ramen!" Sakura shot back at him

" Maybe you and I could both go to Ichiraku Ramen's for some ramen, my treat!" Naruto grinned his biggest grin.

Sakura pretended to give it some serious thought, but she already had her answer. "Alright, fine. It's a date" Sakura said smiling

'Did she just say date? Yea, a friendly date, that's all' "Great Sakura-chan let's go!"

The two walked in a comfortable silence to Ichiraku Ramen, each lost in their own thoughts. Sakura was having yet another argument with herself about her feelings for Naruto.

JUST ADMIT IT! YOU ARE IN LOVVEEE WITH NARUTO! SASUKE IS GONE NOW SO MOVE ON!

'I don't know which one I would choose! It's not like I will ever have to make that decision so things should stay the way they are'

UGH! FINE BE STUBBORN

Naruto couldn't be happier with the situation. All he wanted was to finally be able to spend some time with Sakura. Sadly, Sasuke would always have her heart in Naruto's mind, which is what held him back all this time. As long as she was happy, he was happy.

Finally after a few minutes of walking in silence Naruto and Sakura eventually arrived at the Ichiraku Ramen Shop. The moment they enter this well known ramen shop Teuchi himself greets Naruto.

"Hi, Naruto! What would you like, the usual? Said Teuchi as he watched both Sakura and Naruto diligently with a large and devious smirk on his face.

"Yeah, what would you like Sakura-chan?" said Naruto nervously

"Id like…. To have the same thing your having."

After a few minutes of awkward silence between Naruto and Sakura Teuchi finally handed Naruto and Sakura their piping-hot meals.

"Two extra-large chicken flavored ramen to stay!" said Teuchi as he giggled before he left Naruto and Sakura alone. As Sakura and Naruto both reached for their chop sticks their hands touched for a brief moment.

"Sorry!" said Sakura as she blushed nervously.

"Don't be, it was my fault!" said Naruto as his face became as red as a tomato.

Sakura and Naruto gazed at each other for seconds but to them it felt like hours, until eventually Naruto decided to lean and kiss Sakura, startled but at the same time happy Sakura decided to embrace Naruto and eventually their lips intertwined causing a sensation of curiosity and pleasantness to pass through their mind, body, and soul. Finally but to quickly, their lips parted leaving a tingling sensation where their lips had met.

"IM SO SORRY SAKURA, PLEASE DON'T HURT ME! I COULDN'T HELP MYSELF" said Naruto as he cowered in fear.

"Its okay, I'm not going to hurt you" said Sakura as she blushed vigorously

" Your not?" said Naruto as he gradually regained his posture and blushed.

"No, im not, the kiss was…. nice." said Sakura shyly as she gently touched her lips.

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT! THAT KISS WAS GREAT! CHAAA!

It was…great thought Sakura.

" Really, well umm thank you! I mean, lets just eat our ramen, their starting to get cold!" said Naruto as he nervously but quickly began to eat his ramen.

Eventually Naruto and Sakura finished their delicious meals and left the ramen shop.

Walking back to Sakura's place, both Naruto and Sakura were yet again completely lost in thought. All they could think of was that kiss they had shared. Naruto couldn't be happier, because not only did she not hurt him after it, she said it was nice! 'Maybe I could possibly have a chance.' Sakura on the other hand was seriously thinking about how she feels about Naruto.

WE ARE HEADS OVER HEELS FOR HIM

'I think I may be starting to fall for the baka.'

NOW LETS GET SOME MORE OF THAT ACTION! CHAAA!

'Pervert'

IN MY DEFENSE, IM WHAT YOUR REALLY THINKING SO THAT MAKES YOU THE PERVERT

'SHUT UP!'

Before Naruto and Sakura knew it, they made it back to Sakura's home. Naruto was now facing Sakura who was standing in the doorway to her home. They both wished this night would ever end.

"I had a really great time today Naruto. Thank you." Sakura was now blushing again

"I had a great time too Sakura-chan." Naruto replied with his goofy grin.

The two were now lost in each other's eyes yet again. Neither one of them dared to break the pleasant eye contact. Sakura didn't know what came over her but she felt like she needed more of him. She slowly leaned forward and threw her arms around his neck as she captured his lips in a passionate kiss. It didn't take much time for Naruto to return the kiss with equal emotion begging for entrance, which she gladly gave him. After what seemed like hours, they pulled away for air that their bodies desperately needed.

"Uhh, Sakura-chan I AM SO SORRY! I DIDN'T MEAN TO DO IT AGAIN", Naruto preparing for the blow

"So Naruto do you want to come inside? My house gets pretty boring since I am always alone" Sakura said ignoring Naruto's plea for forgiveness

"Sure"

Naruto and Sakura spent the rest of their time watching a horror movie when they heard a knock on the door. Sakura got up and opened the door to find Ino standing at it and she looked like something crazy just happened.

"Sakura, Naruto, Tsunade-sama needs you guys to go to her office right now!"

"Ok, Ino. What does she need us for?" Sakura said in a curious tone.

"JUST GO TO FIND OUT!"

The two made it to Tsunade's office in lightning speed where they went into the room to hear her say something they have been waiting for years to finally here.

"Sasuke is back"