Summary: After Sasuke's return. On a mission Sakura asks Sasuke if he has had sex before. She admits that she's been waiting for him. They have three days of travel left ahead of them, will Sasuke act while they are alone. Perhaps it is not that simple.

A/N: Chapter one is an edited extended version of the Jump short story and will lead on to the next chapters of this fic :). This is the toned down version but will have some nsfw. P.a.t.r.e.o.n (no full stops) pledges will have access to the heavy nsfw content in this story. Or check out my Tumblr for more free fiction, my username is merinxd :)

Please enjoy chapter one.

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It was on a mission when Sakura first began to wonder about Sasuke's virtue. The two Team 7 members had a successful run of it and they were on their way back to the fire country. Unfortunately, the Intel that they were transporting was highly confidential and wasn't close to home base. Sakura and Sasuke had three more days' worth of travel before they would see Konoha's gates.

Night had fallen and instead of pushing on until they found a hotel, the ninja decided to camp. It wasn't something they had to do often, and usually Naruto was with them, but he was busy with Hokage training. They were just finishing up their meals that they'd gotten in a nearby town. They had passed through the little village that afternoon to look for some food that wasn't rations. Sakura thought the tea house would be nice but Sasuke wanted 'real food'. Needless to say, they chose a third option, which was to buy ingredients and make a good old-fashioned shinobi broth. They had learned how to make it when Kakashi was their mentor, and it was a fuss free feed. They had enough money for everything, but barely ended up handing over a cent. Sakura was completely surprised. She was chatting away to the woman and Sasuke walked up beside her. He chose what he wanted and then gave the cashier an icy look, before he smirked, to which the woman handed over the goods at a discounted price.

Sakura wasn't sure whether to be disgusted or impressed. Perhaps she would be impressed with Sasuke and disgusted at the woman's behaviour…and maybe a little bit of jealousy was thrown in there as well.

Sakura had forgotten the appeal that Sasuke had, for women of all ages, and the wheels in her head had begun to turn. First, she imagined all of the girls they had encountered when they were a genin team, and how much they had fawned over Sasuke. Then her mind supplied questions about an older, defected Sasuke. Did he entertain the whims of women while he was consumed by darkness?

'What about after the war, on his journey?' Sakura's mind whispered next, and the kunoichi made a frustrated sound. Of course, she forgot that Sasuke was sitting atop his bedroll and could hear her clearly.

He cleared his throat, pulling Sakura from her thoughts, and he fixed her with an expression that was perplexing. Sasuke looked annoyed, but there was something else in his gaze. Perhaps it was worry?

"What?" He asked. There wasn't anything behind his tone, and it was rather blank, with a tinge of curiosity.

Sakura froze, and her eyes widened. She couldn't possibly ask him. There was no way.

Sakura looked to the side and replied, "It's nothing."

Sasuke made a noise that half sounded like a scoff. It was mixed with a 'hm' and Sakura knew that she was caught out.

"You're lying." He accused with slightly narrowed eyes. Still, he wasn't angry.

Sakura sighed, and she turned her gaze to Sasuke's. She could feel shame filling her and she crossed her legs. Looking down at her hands, Sakura said,

"I was wondering something about you, but I don't know if I should ask."

Sasuke was quick to respond, "Ask it." He sounded resolute but Sakura still couldn't help shaking her head. This was embarrassing.

"I don't want to pry…" She said and Sasuke made an annoyed noise. Sakura could tell that he was losing his patience, and perhaps that meant that she was losing her chance to find out.

So, she steeled herself, and cleared her throat.

"Have you been with a woman before?" She asked, meeting his eye. "Are you a virgin?" Sakura watched him as the frank words sunk in and her embarrassment lessened a little as his embarrassment grew.

Sasuke's obsidian flickered with understanding and they grew wider. His eyebrows raised a fraction before his cheeks tinged pink and he glanced to the side.

He coughed, and tried to regain his composure. Sakura waited patiently. She was beginning to feel really awkward.

"What made you ask that?" He questioned somewhat harshly. He used that tone when he felt cornered, and Sakura began to feel guilty. His brows drew together and he went on, "How would you feel if I asked you the same question?"

Sakura was surprised at how quickly she was able to answer that, and she could feel her heart begin to race.

"I'd say ask it, Sasuke-kun, but if you knew me then you'd already know the answer." She told him and Sakura felt confident for a good moment. She had never tried to hide her feelings for Sasuke, she just didn't advertise them like she used to.

Sasuke seemed to have a short circuit in his brain because he just stared at her. His once annoyed expression was surprised, and it slowly faded to his regular apathy.

"I haven't been with anyone." He finally said, which wasn't what Sakura was expecting him to say. Perhaps, 'mind your own business' was what she had imagined.

Sakura nodded slowly and she couldn't help the smile that came to her face. Sasuke was watching her, and he could see her reaction, but she couldn't stop it. There was this relief inside of her and she wanted to savour it for a little longer.

Then, Sasuke surprised her even more,

"Your turn." He said, meeting her eyes. Sasuke held her gaze and Sakura could see that there was something serious there. She understood what he wanted her to say and she had no idea what it meant.

"I'm a virgin." Sakura admitted, fiddling with her fingers. "I'm waiting." She finished.

Sasuke had somehow turned this into his own question time, and he asked her,

"For what?"

Sakura frowned. "Excuse me?" She didn't understand what he was asking.

Sasuke looked frustrated and Sakura thought that it was because he didn't like repeating himself.
Still, he managed to garner some patience.

"What are you waiting for?"

Oh.

Sasuke was asking a loaded question.

Did he know that?

Sakura had two answers at the ready and she wasn't sure which she should choose. They both felt right, but one was definitely ballsier than the other.

'Come on Sakura – Jump.' She thought to herself, and Sakura nodded, setting her own resolve.

She didn't stray from Sasuke's obsidian when she murmured, "You. I'm waiting for you."

He inhaled sharply.

The fire crackled between them as the black of Sasuke's eyes swirled into red and purple. He blinked once, then twice.

The bloodline limit didn't disappear but he looked away from her. Sasuke shifted in his spot and cleared his throat.

Sakura felt liberated…and nervous.

He opened his mouth to speak but closed it again. He paused before he finally said,

"I don't know what I was expecting."

He looked back at her, observing now. Sakura felt the heat come to her skin and her cheeks began to flush visibly. The glow of the fire ensured that she was bathed in soft light but it was likely that Sasuke could see everything with his ability.

"Does it bother you that I waited for you?" She asked him honestly. The last thing she would want is for Sasuke to be disgusted by what she had told him. Sakura loved him but she wasn't a creep. If he wasn't interested in her she would do her best to find some dignity and live her life as his team mate and friend.

Sasuke sat back and when he blinked his eyes were dark again. He watched her still, and his lips pressed together thoughtfully.

"It doesn't bother me." He replied.

Sakura nodded. He didn't say that he liked it, but he didn't tell her to go away either. She supposed that was good.

"I'm sorry I was so abrupt before." She said.

He made an amused noise in his throat

"You always say what's on your mind."

Sakura's brows raised. It was strange to hear him talk about her like he knew her.

"Is that a bad thing?" She asked curiously.

He shrugged. "Sometimes."

Sakura's brows rose. She was intrigued by what he wasn't saying.

"What about tonight?" She asked him. "Did I say too much of my mind?"

He didn't reply straight away.

Sasuke's gaze shifted from the sky behind her to rest on Sakura. The eye contact was lazy but intense. She shivered.

"It depends on what you want." He finally replied.

Sakura looked at him with narrowed eyes.

She came back with - "What I want depends on you, Sasuke-kun."

Then she stood, too nervous to say any more. Sakura bowed her head awkwardly.

"I'm going to get changed." She said, before heading over to her pack.

"Ah." Sasuke replied, letting her escape.

He didn't move from his spot even when she rounded the tree dressed and ready for bed. Sasuke watched the fire pensively, and secretly Sakura watched him from her bed roll. He looked like he was deep in thought.

Sakura crawled beneath the blankets and got comfortable. She rolled over once and then again. After a few moments she sighed, looking back to him, and Sasuke twitched.

"I know you're watching me." He said without turning from the fire.

Sakura was too tired let embarrassment stop her.

"I'm wondering what you're thinking." She told. Sakura fell onto her back, obscuring him from view, but she could still hear him clearly.

Sasuke exhaled.

"I was thinking about what you said." He turned his head to the side so he could see her.

"Which part?" She asked.

He chuckled darkly.

"The part where you said you want to have sex with me."

Sakura's eyes widened and she sat up.

"I didn't say it exactly like that." She opposed.

"Hm?" Sasuke intoned; it sounded like a challenge he was interested in.

He stood and made his was over to her spot.

Sakura looked up at Sasuke as he stopped at the end of her sleeping roll. She was baffled for words.

He crouched down so that they were at eye level and he scrutinised her openly.

Sasuke reached out and brushed pink hair off her face. His thumb grazed her cheek as he pulled back.

Sakura wasn't sure if she imagined the husk in his voice when he spoke next.

"So you wouldn't let me have you tonight if I wanted?" He asked.

Sakura's eyes widened and her heart began to pound. Was this serious or was he teasing her?

Sasuke waited for her reply patiently.

She supposed it was the night for truth but Sakura felt awkward all the same.

"I wouldn't say no…Though I was kind of hoping for somewhere with a bed?"

She looked at him, squinting like she needed to brace herself.

"Hmm." Sasuke intoned, interested by her response. His eyes narrowed on her a moment longer, then he stood and walked over to his pack.

Sakura watched him as he went through his nightly ritual and he acted as if she wasn't there. When he was done he walked back to the fire.

He said over his shoulder, "Go to sleep. I'll take first watch."

Sakura smiled from the warm bed roll, happy that Sasuke needed very little sleep. She knew he would take first watch, as always, but she was very grateful. If it were her and Naruto she would be the one sitting by the fire.

"Goodnight then." She yawned, stretching her arms out over her head, before settling down beneath the blankets.

"Goodnight." Sasuke replied.

She closed her eyes and found darkness there, but Sakura knew it wasn't for long. Tonight she'd dream about Sasuke. He was already running rampant through her imagination.

She pulled the pillow over her eyes.

There was silence from then on.

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