My heartbeat accelerated dramatically, sweat forming on my brow as, blood trickled down my arm I looked at the ninjas surrounding me, there were 3 or 4 S class ranked criminals, there was no way I could win, I was so badly injured only an hour ago and my comrades were dead, I looked down to the ground as my eyes became full of moisture, where was the backup squad, Where was Naruto, Kakashi...Sasuke? I looked back up to the smirking ninjas, tightening my gloves I smirked back...I was the strongest Kunochi in the village and I wasn't going down without a fight...even if it would cost my life. _

Her pink hair fanned across my chest running my fingers threw it playfully I smiled, lying on the king sized Uchicha bed, this is when I loved her most, when she was calm, quiet and gentle. She sure has proven herself since he left Konoha 7 years ago, coming back on his own free will he was ridiculed by the village it was only her love that made him stay. He leaned down and kissed her head gently, the smell of strawberries instantly attacking his nose his lips tingling, and what felt like a punch in the gut, this was the girl...and he knew it, his reactions to kissing her have never changed since the first time it happened he smiled resting his check on her head.

Walking through Konoha he glanced at all the shops and houses, coming back had to be an even bigger mistake than leaving. When he first returned he was ignored by his so called friends, his fan girls abandoning him even Sakura, and Naruto his once brother ignored his existence, why did he come back, he wasn't expecting a parade in his honour or even a welcome back party, he just wanted everything to go back the way it was. He let out a sigh he learned the village wasn't so accepting not like he blamed them but he wasn't coming back...again ever.

"How many times are you going to walk out on me?" Her voice cracked mid sentence he didn't even need to turn around to see who it belonged to the smell of strawberries filled the air, and the sound of water hitting the floor could be heard.

'Crap...she's crying again.' He sighed, although Sakura had ignored him for the while he had been back, she did shed a tear whenever she saw him walk by.

"Go home Sakura...this is none of your concern!" My voice came out colder and louder than I intended I heard her take an intake of breath and a sniffle It took all my willpower to keep moving forward and not glance back at her, because if I did I would want to hold her, kiss her tell her how much I missed her and how sorry I was.

"Sa..Sasuke...please. Please don't, leave me again." Sobs could be heard all around his ears he closed his eyes tight and brought his index finger and thumb to the bridge of his nose, this was harder than he taught it would be. "hn" was all he could say his mind going blank what could he say 'Sakura I don't want to actually leave, but the village doesn't want me, I want to be with you, you're a huge reason I came back,' never.

"hn? Some people never change...like me..." She began he instantly froze, where was this going, another guilt trip he didn't need this right now. NO she stoped crying her footsteps moving further from him 'please don't leave Sakura.' he spun around, she was indeed walking away her hand brought up to her chest, all he could see was her back getting further away from him, and a shattering blow to his heart he grimaced, 'what was this feeling' he looked at her his cold onyx eyes boring into her back staring at her Haruno crest, "I'm still the weak, cry baby, annoying idiot I was 7 years ago...trying to call back the one I love...only to face more heartbreak." The last part she whispered to herself but Sasuke heard it, he was caught off guard, watching her walk away he felt a growing pain, his insides were splitting in half, his throat becoming very tight, he was finding it hard to breath

'Sakura...Sakura...PLEASE DONT GO!'

"SAKURA!" he screamed outstretching his hand walking towards her, she was turning around slowly, tears covering her fair skin, her piercing emerald eyes puffy and red from all her crying, her plump rosy lips craving his attention and he was only too happy to oblige. Taking her head in his hands he ran his hand threw her hair the smell of strawberries attacking his face making him want her even more, her confused eyes boring into his emotionless face "sasu..." She was cut off as his lips instantly crashed down onto hers, her warm moist lips only happy to have him there as her eyes slowly closed, her hands reaching up to his neck he smirked into the kiss, he was staying after all.

Sasuke smirked; Sakura was the only woman he had ever met, who could change his mind when her lips came in close to his face. He looked over at the clock hanging on the wall and groaned he was going to be late for his ANBU mission if he didn't hurry up and Sakura was supposed to be at the hokages office in 30 minutes. He sighed he knew she would be angry for being woken up and only given 30 minutes to get ready but she'd be even worse if he waited so slowly moving away from his girlfriend to the side of his bed and over to the closet feeling he was at a close enough range he called her from her slumber.

"Sakura" said person mumbled something in her sleep before pulling the covers over her head and rolling around on the bed. 'ugh this is not going to be easy' "Sakura!" he called again a little more loud and full of annoyance and authority. "What?" she groggily responded putting her hands outside the covers. "hn...You have 30 minutes to get ready and to the hokages." That did it, she shot right up and ran to the bathroom, leaving her blushing boyfriend standing in his ANBU outfit in the corner of the room, he knew they had fun last night but he wasn't expecting to see her naked again, so soon anyway, a sigh could be heard coming from the other room as she muttered something about Sasuke, time, and Tsunade. Figuring he would leave her be, he made his way downstairs to the kitchen to get a quick breakfast and prepare something for Sakura so she wouldn't skip out on lunch again.

'oh my gosh I cant be late, Lady Tsunade told me yesterday to be on time, and there's no way I'll be ready in 30 minutes, unless...ugh I skip the shower...ugh Sasuke why did you wait so long to wake me up.' She looked at herself in the mirror and sighed, oh well this would have to do. She pulled her waist long pink luscious hair up into a ponytail and tied her head band onto her forehead. She decided to wear her mission outfit in case Tsunade dispatched her immediately so he pulled on black shorts with a pink skirt on top she then put on her fishnet top with a red shirt with the her crest on the back. She gave herself a once over in the mirror and sighed 'it will have to do' she taught as she opened the bathroom door and made her way downstairs, a small smirk pulling at her lips, it's not like she needed to impress anyone anyway, she had the most gorgeous ninja in the village scratch that the whole world, for a boyfriend. There he was Mister Sasuke Uchicha standing in the middle of the kitchen with a coffee cup in his hand leaning against the cabinets looking at the cup in his hand. She gave him a once over and felt her face heat up, he always looked so amazing. His ANBU uniform made his muscular arms more obvious and his perfect physique noticeable the only crime of his entire outfit was the mask he had to wear and cover his godlike face. She noticed the small bento box on the table and smiled, he did have a gentle caring side, he just never bothered to show it.

Sasuke caught her staring and sighed, always she did that it somewhat creped him out. He raised an eyebrow to her and made her turn a deeper shade red, 'yeah I know you're looking at me' she shook her head made her way over to the kitchen picked up her bento box and made her way towards the door.

I decided to wear my knee high boots today; I haven't worn those ones since Sasuke came back. Pulling them on I heard the sound of the coffee being drained down the sink quickly followed by the cup being filled with water and thrown into the sink, I sighed 'I have to clean that later I'm guessing.' I turned around just in time to see Sasuke pull his mask over his face and put on his second boot. I smiled at him and touched his arm, I know he doesn't like to show affection but it could be a while till I'll be back so he'd just have to suck it up. "Good luck Sasuke, I'll see you in a few days." Letting go of his arm I waited for the same response "hn." I quickly dropped my smile, what was I thinking like he'd ever change I sighed and walked to the door him right behind me. "Well...bye" and took off running towards the hokages tower, probably 5 minutes late, I didn't bother checking the time.

I stared at her through the mask really confused, why was she running she had like 10 minutes to get there. He shrugged and put his hands in his pockets walking in the opposite direction, she was probably mad I didn't say goodbye. 'Sometimes she just acts so childish' He looked up at the sky and sighed, the faster I get there the faster this will be done. So jumping to the nearest roof he took off in a sprint making his way to ANBU quarters, with Sakura always on his mind.

"Sakura?" Shizune asked confusion evident in her voice, "What are you doing here?"

"I have a meeting with Tsunade-Sama?"

Shizune looked at the clock and then back to Sakura, "In 10 minutes"

Sakura sighed she rushed out of the house so quick to just get away from Sasuke and his cold emotionless ways, don't get her wrong she loved him told him often, but she never got that reply.

"Oh okay Shizune, I'll just wait here if that's..."

"SAKURA!" Tsunade bellowed causing Shizune to let out a small scream and send papers flying everywhere while Sakura quickly ran to the doors her nerves getting the better of her as she placed her hand on the doorknob and couldn't move.

"SAKURA!" Tsunade bellowed again setting off the same chain reaction as Shizune spilled more papers but this time Sakura pushed through the door and bowed to her superior

"Tsunade-Sama" Sakura kept her face down eyes closed wondering what it is she could have done wrong

"Sakura, good your here." Tsunade said while putting her elbows on the desk and putting her face into her hands, "I presume your ready to receive you mission" eyeing her student who was all dressed in her mission attire

"Hai" she stated while slowly standing up straight.

"Good, I'm going to be sending you along with two other jonin out to capture and kill these 2 bandits, there called the night crawlers, S-classed ranked criminals, their jutsus are amazingly skilled and entirely unique that's why your strength and medic skills are perfect for this mission." Tsunade stated evident in her voice how proud she was of her student, 'she's truly beginning to surpass me' she smiled.

"Hai madam"

"Your comrades will be Daisuke Kazeman and Kashini Inuzaka, there jutsus and skills will be extremely helpful on this mission. There outside right now. DAISUKE, KASHINI!" Tsunade bellowed standing from her chair and walking over to look out the window.

The door creaked open slowly and a man and woman walked in. Sakura looked at her new team members, Daisuke a man of her age, had brownish red wavy hair, it flicked out in the corners and would have covered his eyes would it not for his haitake holding back his bangs revealing piercing purple eyes. His lilac eyes seemed to stare into Sakuras soul; they carried pain, passion, love and acceptance. His tanned skin bared no scars or blemishes, and his full plump lips seemed to be perfect in her opinion. He stood a few inches taller than her, almost Sasukes height and had a muscular physique he looked overall gorgeous, just looking at him made her blush.

Her other new team member, Kashini was a woman of her age with striking black hair that fit her face perfectly, it spiked at the corners and ran down to her shoulders. Her pale fair skin held no scars or imperfections, she was beautiful her bright perfect blue eyes held a gleam that made Sakura believe she was caring kind and loving. Her whole face made her seem almost childlike and innocent. While she stood a few inches shorter than Sakura, she was more developed in her womanly characteristics, her hips and breasts were something Sakura envied. However she smiled because she knew that Sasuke would not be interested in someone like her.

Both her teammates smiled at Sakura while she returned the gesture turning to Tsunade. Tsunade began to brief the mission to Daisuke and Kashini as they listened inventively Sakura looked out the window, wishing she had a proper goodbye with Sasuke.

"Yo SASUKE!" Naruto bellowed running over to his friend with his signature grin and his hand above his head waving to him.

Sasuke sighed, what was the point of a disguise if idiots like Naruto gave you away. Sasuke continued watching the boarder, he hated guard duty it was so boring especially when Naruto was your partner.

"So how's Sakura-Chan?" Naruto began finally catching up to Sasuke

"hn..."

"Cool. Hinata-Chan is doing great" Naruto blushed putting his hand behind his head

"hn..." he knew Hinata was pregnant, he just didn't care.

"Are you and Sakura-Chan trying for a baby yet?" Naruto relaxed a little letting his hands fall by his side.

"hn..." he hated how Naruto never stopped talking

"Cause I taught you wanted to rebuild your clan and all, but then I doubt Sakura-Chan is willing to settle down right now, being one of the best Kunochi in the village..." Naruto continued rambling on but Sasuke didn't care to listen he just wanted this shift to end and go home.

"LOOK its Sakura-Chan!" Naruto bellowed pointing down to the main gate, this caught Sasuke's attention as he turned around catching a glimpse of pink, he knew it was her no one else in the village had pink hair, but who were the other two with her, he's never seen that girl, and he KNOWS he's never seen that man.

Sasuke glared at the man as Sakura kneeled down and pulled out a piece of paper handing it to the man and woman, they conversed and nodded, why was he getting all worked up, they were only doing a mission but he just couldn't stop glaring. Then he lost it they were about to dispatch with the man grabbed Sakura by the arm and said something to her that made Sakura blush and giggle, only he was allowed to make her flustered.

"Who is that?" He spit threw gritted teeth.

"I dunno who the woman is but I think that guy is Daisuke, the best at genjustu in the village, and a total ladies man, I wouldn't let Sakura-Chan go off with him alone if I were you." He laughed when he saw Sasuke tense up and clenched his hand up into a tight fist.

"Relax Sasuke, Sakura would never be unfaithful to you, you know that." He stated matter-of-factly while walking away from the fuming Sasuke who glared where the team just dispatched.

Sakura looked straight ahead of her as she ran through the forest keeping a look out for traps or decoys. The village they were heading to was only half a day's journey if they kept at this pace and avoided any conflict they would be there by midnight.