Attraction

Thud…

Gulp…

Thud…

Another gulp…

The blonde Hokage's bright hazel eyes were cloudy now, her cheeks flushed due to the high alcohol substance in the sake. She wasn't quite intoxicated…yet, but when the sannin does, everyone keeps their distance, specially men.

Knock… Knock…

She rolled her eyes at the interruption, bringing another set of swigs down her throat, she winced vaguely as the drink pierced her gorge. "Go…m in." Her voice was hoarse and hiccuped, she tried to say the 'come in' but it came out as it did.

Her long time assistant sneaked a peek before sliding herself in along with her Hokage's pig. Short black hair swiftly shook with her head as she sighed at Tsunade's condition.

"Not again." Shizune muttered as she closed the door behind her.

The blonde sannin wobbled her drink in an attempt to bring it to her parted swollen lips, the drink then shook on its accord due to the force she applied on it.

Shizune gasped as her instincts told her sake was about to shower Tsunade's interminable paper works. Dropping the rose pig on all fours, the black haired jonin reached the paper work killer-sake and tossed it in the silver bin.

Just then, Tsunade's head crashed with her desk and a small bit of drool escaped her puffy red lips. "Muster them in about thirty minutes." She mumbled half-soberly.

Shizune stared at her confused. "Who?"

"Fuck." The blonde cursed at the mild pain that surged through her head. "The teams dammit. The teams. R-hic Rookie nine." Her whole face became red as the substance hit her hard. She was only a few gulps away from finishing it anyways.

"Hai, anything else?" Shizune asked as she clutched the pig back to her chest.

"No, j-just…hic…som…some…hic… chakra…hic… before…hic…hic… my hangover."

Shizune walked over to her superior, fingertips glowing a light green hue. Quickly she brought them at Tsunade's temples and healed her inebriation in a matter of seconds.

"Completed. Now, finish those paper works and…Stay away from the sake for at least when you're finished." Shizune tried not to sound commending.

"Oh well." Tsunade easily let her go.

Shizune sighed in releif, then regrets it.

"Wait… Are you ordering me around Shizune?" Tsunade asked sarcastically, however Shizune didn't catch it and started sweating, muttering apologies and useless excuses.

The Hokage merely laughed as the jonin gaped in disbeleif.

"W-why are you laughing?" Shizune quietly asked.

"Just do your job." Tsunade chuckled as she scanned her scrolls and paper works once more. Shizune bowed politely ignoring her gullible state.

Stiletto heels clacked repeatedly, busy nurses in all colors and sizes were rushing their asses to different rooms. Whimpers of victims and mothers in labor could be heard through the hallways. She kept a fast yet steady pace, when she spotted a recognizable orange book in the air she pushed herself faster almost scaring the little pig on her chest. Her heartbeat increased at the thought oof his name, his face, his posture, his character and mystery. Everything made her want to get closer.

"Hey, Kakashi! Wait up, Kakashi!" She practically yelled? Wow.

No answer, the man kept walking, she saw no glimpse of spiky silver hair, just the orange book and… Oh wrong guy.

"Yo. Shizune?" A deeper voice called from behind her.

" Huh?" She turned around to face the figure of her attraction. "Oh, sorry I thought this man over there was you."

"How come?" He quizzically asked, pulling a green book off his face.

"I-uh… no particular reason. I just saw the… never mind. Lady Tsunade wanted to assemble the rookie nine, including their senseis. Thirty minutes, in this case fifteen since I've waisted five to search for you." The pig nervously oinked at her.

"O…ok. Anything else?" Kakashi asked as he pulled his book out again.

Shizune wanted to ask him soomewhere, dinner? lunch? breakfast even? But she just couldn't. Should she? It wouldn't hurt her pride, but rejection wasn't something anyone liked. Maybe after his business with the hokage, then she'll try something. Or now?

"Say… D-do you…um…"

"Hey, Hatake! Over here!" A female voice interrupted, laughing in between.

"Excuse me…I-" Kakashi didn't seem to finish as a violet haired woman threw herself at him in a crushing hug. Shizune blushed almost furiously at being interrupted but a part of her was glad because she didn't know how to finish that sentence.

"Anko? What the hell?" Kakashi furrowed his brows at the woman. "I was busy."

Shizune giggled inwardly at that, it made her feel that he cared… a little.

" I guess, I'll be going, bye." She quickly made her way out in a search for the other teams. "No, wait…" Kakashi sighed in defeat as the pretty female bolted away and a persistent one in his ass.

Anko opened her eyes just to see a giant log. "WHAT THE HELL HATAKE?"

Everyone else turned in her direction, their faces stared as if she's grown a second head.

Furious, she stomped away to her business with a smirk on her face about her next plan.

"Come on Sakura, five more minutes and we're going to be late." An annoyed voice echoed from outside the bathroom.

"Sorry, almost done." Sakura answered before stepping out.

"Finally, the dobe almost barged into your bathroom." He said seriously, obsidian colored eyes expressionless as ever.

Sakura blushed at their close proximity, he was knocking on her bathroom door then she got out and their faces became just inches apart.

He looked like it was a normal thing and didn't even budge, his eyes were fixed on her… blushing form. It was like hypnotism, his dark eyes that seemed to draw her in deeper as ever, though she still couldn't read them. They were so void, vacant and at the same time beautiful and mesmerizing to her. She unconsciously leaned towards him, her short pink hair waved itself out of her face revealing darker viridian irises.

He was nailed on the spot, he didn't know what she was doing but he knew she was way too close for his liking, her eyelids fluttered gently, up and down until they completely closed and her face leaned on his, he just watched and waited to see what she was up to.

Her natural scent flushed his cheeks, a mixture of fresh apple and lillies and hers which was cherry blossoms, he was attracted to it and found it quite pleasant. Absentmindedly, he also leaned in to sniff her more. Sakura had something else in mind, she was completely invading his personal space, she knew that, but he was just irresistible, sexy in his own way, hot and just handsome.

Sasuke felt warm soft skin on his lips, her scent captured him it was odd and he didn't like being so off-guard over just her. She was his teammate nothing more. He tried to make sure of that. She was just a weak girl they had to protect, now here she was kissing him and he was completely oblivious of it. Lost in her scent and the feeling of her silky pastel rose locks tickling his cheeks and brushing against his jet-black and blue hair.

Without thinking about anything, he had her pressed against the bathroom door, still lip-locked, a wet tongue licked his bottom lip, and everything hit him like a ton of bricks.

Wait! He was kissing Sakura, wake up avenger! What the hell!

He found it hard to pull away and just gave in allowing his own lips to taste hers.

Sakura was shocked that Sasuke was returning her kiss but didn't show it, she just gave in. Her arms went up to his shoulders and up to wrap around his neck.

He knew where this was going but it was so difficult to pull away, why was it? He had to pull… pull away, and the meeting with the Hokage. Pull, close, ignore the good feeling.

Gently, he pulled away almost breathless, panting and shaking his head. Sakura was red, as she saw his eyebrows drawing close together the pinkette realised she mightt've made a huge mistake by letting herself drown in attraction and love, she spoke first.

"I…I'm so sorry…I- I don't know what-"

"Don't. I was responsible also. Just, forget this ever happened ok." Sasuke spoke casually, pokerfaced and still handsome.

Sakura ignored the pang at her heart and nodded instead. She was afraid if she spoke, her feelings would betray her and she would burst into tears.

"Let's go then." She turned away from his gaze.

"Wait, do you mind if I… teleporte us there? We're sorta… late anyways." It sounded like a command coming from him, Sasuke doesn't ask these things like that, he simply told you to go along or beat it.

"Not at all." She replied nervously.

"Ok. Just hang on." He motioned her to come closer to him as his hand grasped her waist causing her body to flush against his.

Sasuke felt the warmth her body radiated, her scent still lingered and it was mingling with his own cinnamon and cologne one.

"Wait, what about…"

"He'll manage." Sasuke smirked at the thought of Naruto waiting around for them and ended up walking or rushing to the Hokage's office, sweating and panting.

In a flash, they were gone, fire and leaves whirling around their vanishing figures.

She clacked her long red glossy fingernails on the wooden desk, scattered scrolls and stacks of incomplete paper works were muddled together but she didn't care.

The other ninjas found things interesting in the Hokage's office to look at… well stare at in order to avoid her heated glare. "If that little-" She began

"TEME! YOU ARE SO GOING TO PAY!" Naruto burst in, a hand placed on his chest as if he was having a heart attack, though he was catching his breath from race against time and the other was holding the door. "Oh," He forgot to glare at the stoic Uchiha as his cerulean eyes averted then towards the other occupants in the Hokage's office and met with Tsunade's furious gaze.

Gulping the nervous lump in his throat nervously, Naruto saw even Kakashi was there before him and he just bowed and kept his head down to keep from talking.

"Hmph. It's been over a year and I think it's time you go to the next level already." Everyone listened carefully to what the Hokage was about to say.

Neji stood deadpan next to Tenten, his arms crossed, Lee and his sensei Gai who stood next to each other like close relatives.

Ino and Shikimaru stood next to each other, each with a slight glare averted to the other and Choji peacefully munching on a bag of pork potato chips, and their sensei; Asuma just threw his cigarette in the black and blue basket in the corner of the room.

Behind them was Kurenai's team, her curly black hair fell gloriously atop her shoulders hiding a red Hinata who was fumbling her fingers nervously, Kiba with his dog above his shoulders licking his fangs and paws, then Shino who was examining a new bug stuck on his thumb and others on his index finger.

Last but definitely not least was Team Kakashi. Sasuke's posture was akin to Neji's except that he was glancing repeatedly at his pink-haired teammate, Sakura who was doing the same. They decided not to speak of this to anyone, just keep it to themselves and try not to replay it in the future. No one noticed anything, or suspected anything even if they teleported to their location together. It was a releif to the both of them. Even if it was going to be awkward somehow to them and it would take a while to forget, especially Sakura. And now Naruto quickly stood beside them, his mouth shut.

"The new estate reserved for ninjas was constructed then and rookie nine has their own community. This was a decision made by the third, he didn't tell me personally, since he had passed anyways but reading these scrolls and discussing with the council cleared my doubts as well as raised my decision." She continued.

"Excuse me, but what are you talking about Hokage-sama?" Lee politely raised his right hand, fingers wrapped in white in the air. Neji sighed as a shameful one, Lee interrupted.

"Well, I'll just make it easier for you. It will be way too boring to just hand out the keys and too simple to raffle out the houses."

"I still don't follow." Lee shook his head in defeat, as Gai placed a hand on his shoulder and gave him the 'nice guy' grin. Lee did the same and their teammates looked away.

No one could blame Lee though, they didn't even know what Tsunade was talking about. If they did, Lee would've been knocked out long ago.

"You guys are going to be living under the same roof. And that's final"

Everyone gasped in shock, excluding the senseis and a quiet Shizune.

"NO WAY AM I GOING TO LIVE WITH THE TEME!" Naruto exploded, flailing his arms around in a hysterical manner.

"Oh, Shut up Naruto. You have no choice." Neji muttered coldly.

"Don't start with that destiny crap Neji. It is clearly not my fate to live with Sasuke."

"Hn." Neji turned away from the blonde hyper boy and joined his team.

Inner Sakura was having a party, the thought of living with Sasuke would make things more awkward but it would be worth it. She might get closer to him, even if it would never be romantic like she wanted. Sasuke gritted his teeth. How the hell was he suppose to get full personal space now? And the dobe? What the hell? How could the Hokage do that? Maybe she was drunk considering how her cheeks are red and her red lips are a bit swollen. Her eyes dull and blinking unevenly. She had to be drunk, but the scrolls told him everything as her assistant distributed them.

"It would be unfair to some of you if one team gets the best or biggest house. So this scroll will serve as a map for your mini missions. You may encounter with other ninjas from other teams. Do not Cheat, or you'll regret it." Her eyes narrowed dangerously at this as well as opened the eyes of the ninjas.

"You have three days, and it starts tomorrow morning at dawn." With a wave of her hand, everyone left, some muttering curses, some joyous and others just straight-faced.

Sakura caught a last peek at Sasuke and her green eyes met his black vacant ones.

They locked gazes for a moment then Sakura forced herself to turn away in case she was blushing. Sasuke quirked an dark eyebrow at her reactions. What did he espect? They were sorta making out unconsciously half an hour ago. He had to admit, she stole his real first kiss and vice versa. It was a good experience to his taste, her scent engulfed him, her green pools of joy and her petite frame against his built physique made him feel something he has never felt before. It was unusual to him really, how that girl he used to call annoying made him feel that way. No other did, and he proved it when those other fangirls threw themselves at him and try to hug him. How he hated that, it was really annoying. He didn't know any of them and they took him as a prize. He hated it, but Sakura was truly exceptional, she was different in her own way. She never throws herself at him nor annoy him so much, she really listened and tried to keep her distance. Well, besides today, when they…

"Hey, billboard brow! excited about our new homes? With you as a weakness, your team will never win." Ino elbowed the pinkette with a malicious grin set on her face.

"I told you not to call me that." Sakura said through gritted teeth, her pace increasing.

Ino made her way to catch up to her, she placed a firm hand on her shoulder, her eyebrows creasing menacingly. "Sakura," she whispered in her ear, "Don't you dare try anything with him if you know what's good for you. You hear me or else."

"With who?" Sakura asked sarcastically.

"Oh, don't start that oblivious shit with me. You know who I'm talking about."

Sakura smirked and she wished she could say what happened earlier with her and Sasuke but she wasn't that kind of person. Ripping the blonde's hand off her shoulder, Sakura laughed darkly at her as her rival quirked a brow. "What's so funny forehead?"

"You. You're so funny. I can't believe you're still after him, has he shown any sort of interest in you? Has he even looked at you? Has he talked to you?" Sakura giggled again. "Has he…kissed you, let alone? I mean look at you. Why would you even try? I bet during these missions if he has to kill you to win, he would. That's how much he despises you." Sakura was glaring at her now, Ino was no girlfriend of his so, it was none of her concern what Sakura did to win Sasuke or what she didn't do to win him. "Ino, he will never be with you if you're acting like a total…" She trailed off.

"Acting like what? A bitch?" Ino smirked hoping innocent Cherry Blossom wouldn't say that word to her. And boldly, she knows that too.

"Yeah, he wouldn't want you even if you decided not to remain the bitch that you are right now. Not with this piggy posture." Sakura smirked, it was her chance to stand up to Ino and she'll take it and enjoy it while it lasts.

"You can never have him considering your bitchy state." Sakura spat, she was tired of it.

That shut Ino up, the blonde cornered Sakura, her hands fisting in her red tank, eyes severely peircing at her rival's.

"I will never surrender to a weak… pathetic wretched whore like you." Ino said through gritted teeth, her eyes clashing daggers with Sakura's pure ones.

Sakura's jaw tightened at that, how could she call her that? Was it worth it? And that whore comment? How can she be a whore if she hasn't slept with anybody? (Yet.)

But then Sakura couldn't force out any insults right now, it wasn't worth it.

"How can you surrender when there was never a war? Pig. You never had the upper hand. What makes you think I…haven't done anything already?" Sakura said in a mocking tone, her eyes searching for her rival's furious ones.

"Oh that does it billboard brow!" Her fist reached to pound her right cheek as a cool deep voice held her back gripping her wrist almost painfully.

"Don' think about it." He said, eyes narrowing, pokerfaced.

"S…Sasu….ke-kun…?" Her voice came in a whisper.

"Sakura, what are you doing? We're suppose to train." He smirked inwardly at her blushing form. She was weird too, to his point of view.

"Oh, right. I was just…"

"It's fine. Stop wasting your time thought. It isn't worth it. "

He grabbed her 'hand' and stepped away from the blonde never looking back.

Who the hell did she think she is? That blonde was sure obtuse. Didn't she notice the pinkette's teammates? Or maybe she did and thought she could get away with it.

Sakura glanced at Ino's furious and stunned gaze, smiling as if nothing had happened.

It took a lot of Sasuke to talk to her again, but as he heard the slight argument which was obviously about him. He couldn't just watch his teammate get punched even if she was capable of countering it or block it. He just had to interfere, it was part of his job to watch over her. Damn, what was wrong with him? Protective of her now?

Just now when some people started to stare that he realised he was holding her hand, releasing it quickly, he brought it in his pockets and headed out of the tower with the pinkette behind him.

"Thank you, Sasuke-kun." She said sweetly, her hands wrapped around the other.

"Hn." He simply nodded.

"Did Kakashi-sensei call in training?" Sakura asked puzzled.

"No. It was just… just a fib." He replied as he kept walking towards the town.

"Oh, thanks."

"Don't sweat it. You're my teammate." His voice held no emotion, just words and voice like a true robot. He was cold, too cold even his words were changing lengths.

She was following him now, he was aware but decided to do nothing.

The air became thick around them, engulfing their senses, and bringing a certain dobe…

They came almost face to face with an annoyed Naruto who was muttering… not really but yelling useless profanities at no one in particular.

Sasuke heard him mention his name, and something about a perveted sensei and an innocent teammate which he guess was Sakura.

Sasuke grasped Sakura's wrist as she gasped at his sudden movement and shoved her gently inside Ichiraku's corner, Naruto possibly came from the restaurant. It wasn't a great idea, but if it kept the dobe away from him for awhile it's a perfect one.

"Sasuke? What are you doing?" Sakura asked confusingly. It wasn't like Sasuke to do that and it was clearly invading his personal space.

"Shh… Dobe is annoying, he's cussing me out over there and I don't wanna start a fight." He whispered straight-faced. His face and expression told her not to get her hopes up, but deep into those charcoal orbs she saw something else, yet she had to decode.

Sakura blushed at their close faces. His lips inches from hers and their breathing mingled. He took in her scent again, it was so addicting and so luring. He loved it.

Her creamy skin, almost akin to his pale one, her beautiful lips. What the fuck Uchiha? What are you doing? She's your teammate. Don't repeat what happened earlier or it will be even more awkward. Don't do it, do not. He didn't listen as his lips slammed into hers in a hot almost fierce kiss. She immediately responded as her tongue parted his mouth for entrance. She tasted so good… It was irresistible… Hot… Sexy… Lovely…

He couldn't stop, he didn't care if it was awkward when they clearly said not to do it again. He just wanted to feel that sensation, that feeling that made him alive again. It jolted sparks and something he never felt in a long time.

They didn't know how long their lips were attacking each other, how long their tongues were battling for influence, their bodies close, hands in hairs and at waists. They knew until this… "Sasuke…" A moan escaped Sakura's throat attracting the attention of customers and a certain manager. Why does someone always interrupt at times like these?

Swiftly, Sasuke detached himself from her, he missed the warmth already, one that made him feel, one that made him human, real. His teammate was rosy, her face was still close to his but they were sure not to repeat that again.

"Ahem." A short pudgy man who was wiping his hands with a white towel interrupted.

"If you would like to purchase ramen or other added meals, I suggest you two to follow me." His grin was huge and real as he motioned them towards an empty booth at the corner of Ichiraku. "No, sir, you don't underst-" The man just kept on rambling, ignoring the pair's protests. "Sir, we don't w-" They sighed in sync.

"Young couples like you deserve a nice quiet spot to get cosy. I was once your age…"

Sasuke gave Sakura the same look as last time at her apartment, the one that said , let's-get-the-hell-outta-here. She smiled as they vanished, leaving a babbling man.

"Here you go. This is… Where did they go?" He turned around in an empty spot.

Sighing, he smiled to himself, "Teens these days."

The cherry trees were blooming again this season and the swarm of their blossoms' colors rivaled Sakura's hair. Pink was everywhere now, right in front of him also and it annoyed him. Why did he do what he did today? With her? Again? Twice in a matter of hours?

"Look, Sakura. I still don't know what I wa-"

"You don't have to. I got carried away, maybe…" She had a weird grin on her face now, it was impossible to stay away from the sexy younger Uchiha.

"I don't know what pushed me into doing that but-"

She pressed her lips onto his in a sudden kiss, "Do you… feel anything?"

"I… I can't explain." Sasuke said as he brought his gaze in the direction of her maroon leather couch. He walked away, then stood calmly in front of the window watching the abrupt rain. It was chilly out and inside her house was warm, just like her, just like her kiss. Her kiss affected him, he didn't know why, he wanted to kiss her more and more until they were both breathless. But, what happened to his personal space? Him thinking she was annoying? He didn't care anymore, he would kiss her again and again to have that good feeling scorching inside him.

Sakura really didn't want him to say something that would hurt her, whatever they were sharing right now was special to her. She felt closer to him already. It didn't matter if she sounded naïve in it, it was still special to her.

She walked to him, her nin sandals silent against the white ceramic floor, hands falling from the armchair to her sides. She cupped his cheek searching his vacant onyx orbs, her green eyes moist and close to tears afraid of his next words.

Sasuke held her hand placed on his cheek, his eyes getting softer at her sight.

It was raining cats and dogs now, the window was damp, cool huge droplets rolled over the glassed frame, their figures rippled by the drops.

"Do you…feel anything for me?" Her voice soft and hopeful.

"I…" He looked away.

"Sorry. I guess it's kind of too… early to be asking you that." She forced a fake smile that didn't go unnoticed by Sasuke. His heart squeezed in his chest when his eyes fell upon her saddened features. Why did he have to feel this way? He wanted to be solitary and hidden. Why did she have to do this? What kind of girl is she? Sakura, a flower, yeah.

Their lips met again in a slow soft kiss, bliss, ecstasy filled their hearts.

It all became fervent, hot and distracted as she led him towards her current bedroom across the hall, lip-locked.

Nothing was in his mind but the girl engaged in this passionate moment with him, Sasuke just let himself feel as he was suppose to years ago. No one was aware of the time they got inside her room or when they stumbled on her bed, pale pink sheets smooth and warm like her hair, silky and homey under her back and that extra heat of Sasuke on top of her. Wait… Sasuke? On top of her? What the hell were they thinking now? Was it even right?

I was just curious and added this fic, where Sasuke didn't leave. Please Please review. I think I'm begging again… Give me reviews!