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Sakura's eyes fluttered opened. She moved her head slightly, a deep voice beside her made a grunting noise in his sleep. Her eyes widen,
It wasn't a dream after-all
this isn't never never land
A smile played on her lips; she took a moment to appreciate the naked, sleeping Sasuke. He looked so peaceful... His hand had never left her side – she never knew he was such a – well had this side to him at all to be blunt. They had been friends for a very long time. When she started realizing that their close friendship they had was more than just a friendship - was unknown. She did not know – nor would she ever admit that it was ever anything more friends on her part. She had always been fond of Sasuke for a long while. But for a long period she was just content being his close friend and getting to know him.
She slowly moved his arm that was wrapped around her off onto his chest and got up. She gazed around, locating her underwear and put it on, she also grabbed his shirt and put it on. She smiled to herself in front of the mirror as she did a little twirl, admiring how the oversized shirt looked on her. The smell of Sasuke's cologne filled her nostrils.
"It looks good on you." A sleepy voice echoed in the room.
She turned around, a faint pink lighting her cheeks, "Y-your awake." She said slightly startled by his husky sleepy voice, she started to take it off, but he interrupter her as soon as her hang tugged at the sleeve.
"Keep it, it's yours." He said softly.
He was just lying there in bed, his bare chest exposed - the sheets covering…. the remaining half of his body.
She was just standing there, starring at him, kind of stunned at what her brain was processing.
"Good morning Sakura…" he smirked as he gazed at her, trying to break her out of her thoughts "I could get used to waking up next to you."
she collected her self and smiled at him…it was the best sleep she had, being in his arms. So secure. So safe…
He turned his body to the end of the bed, hands reaching for his pants, and pulling out his cellphone.
"Fuck" he cursed, as he sat up in bed. Looking at the numerous messages and missed calls. Yet, as he scrolled through them all, reading them, he just sighed and turned off his phone and tossed it back on the ground. He just wanted a few more minutes of bring irresponsible. Still in his "groggy" state, he scanned the room for his underwear, he thought he had thrown them off somewhere in the night. He sighed as he stood up, but instead just walked towards Sakura, and lifted her up, her legs instantly wrapping around his waist and kissed her lips.
"I wish I would have done this sooner." Then he began kissing her on the neck.
Being Sakura close friend – and never having the courage to tell her how he really felt was hard. He just never wanted to break what he already had with her; he didn't want to seem selfish. She was the first person to know personal things about him, the first person to repeatedly pry and ask him questions, and who had no judgment for his family or lifestyle.
"Sasuke, I'm going to be late for school." She wined into his neck.
He smirked an evil smirk, "well" he spoke as he starting walking towards the bathroom, "lets shower."
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It was a site to see, Sasuke like this. He was so…passionate. So different, in all her years of knowing him, this side was so new. He was usually very serious. He was always so responsible, someone who you could depend on. –As she dropped his shirt to the ground, and her underwear
Her brain began reminding herself; here she was in the shower with Sasuke. Never had she dreamed of this. Not even thought about it…
(Lies)
I can't bear to be without you
you belong with me
with us
Everyone will miss you
"mmmm, " he said kissing her back, while the water was pouring down on her head, "you're even hotter in the shower."
"Sasuke, aren't you late for something", she said turning around to him.
"It can wait," he said as he cupped her cheeks, "this." He said as he eyed her up and down, "doesn't get to happen very often."
She smiled, she had to admit, and their lives, well… they wouldn't be as relaxing as this morning was… "I'm glad." She said as she leaned into a kiss with him; trying to just for once, forget her day-to-day life.
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How can a man with such few words, always know what to say?
Sasuke was dressed up, all proper, like his normal self. He liked his arrogant, neat and time management lifestyle. His black dress pants fitting his body nicely, his dress shoes shined, his shirt – without a single crease, all buttoned up, suit jacket fitting his muscular shoulders, his tie was proper and perfectly straight. As he walked into the large office doors.
"You didn't answer my calls – very unlike you."
"Ah," he paused, "I was…." A short pause as his mind did a mental play through of the events of earlier this morning "preoccupied this morning," As he walked to sit down in the chair across from his father's desk.
His father just stared at him as he poured himself a glass of very fine whiskey, and one for Sasuke. Sasuke politely accepted it, took a sip to appreciate it, and set it down on the coaster in front of him.
"Well, I certainly hope this matter was resolved and will no longer take up anymore of your time."
"It will not."
"Good, " his father spoke excitedly, pausing as he took another sip of his drink, finishing it, and starting pouring another, "Are you ready to begin? I have many assignments for you."
He smiled, his hands resting on his knees, sitting very straight. "About that…"
His father looked straight at him, his face showing slight anger, but remained somewhat composed, listening to his sons voice, after Sasuke had spoke, he poured himself yet another drink and turned around in his chair,
"You're refusing to have a partner? Am I hearing this correctly?" as if giving him a chance to rephrase his answer.
"Ah, " his eyes averted, "That's correct."
His dads chair spun back to face Sasuke, "You know that's not how I normally like this done…" he set his glass down, "It's a big job for just one person."
"Give me a chance, to show you I can handle it." Sasuke said with urgency. He needed to do this alone for a bit – he needed to relive some stress. Killing people was such a good relief of all his stress. He didn't have to think. Just do. His whole life he had been training for this. He had gone a few odd missions, with Itachi before – even with Neji and Shikamaru. He had proven several times over how he was a prodigy; a good assassin like his brother.
His father couldn't deny he was amazing at what he did. His anal time management skills and attitude were great traits for this career, but this just wasn't a negotiable manner.
"This isn't negotiable, I have already assigned you a partner, and it will be Naruto." He uttered,
Sasuke grinned his teeth in response and mental swore, Fucking asshole.
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"NANI?" Naruto shrieked, "I can't believe it."
Shikamaru just sighed, "Naruto…."
"I don't want to be with that bastard." He started shaking his fists and rambling on and on about how Sasuke was such a hard ass. Always so particular. Everything had to be done right, no mistakes…blah blah blah.
"What's is Naruto bickering about now?" Neji said in his usual stern voice,
"Sasuke is going to be his partner…. obviously he's just ranting on." He smiled, "he insists he's going to march in a demand a trade."
Neji raised an eyebrow "sign me up for that – I don't like mine," His eyes twitching in the direction of Rock Lee -his eyes starting tearing up instantly. Neji's eyes staring right at his weird eyes, "I want to kill mine."
Rock lee shuddered, "But – Neji-san…" he inched closer, "I thought we were such a good team!" silence filled the room as he fell to the floor in defeat, obviously sulking.
TenTen came in, eyeing Neji as he saw Rock lee sulking at Neji's shoes,
"Should I even ask?"
"No." Neji said, obviously irritated.
Naruto chimed in, "Neji's just a grump."
Tenten laughed, "Oh come on Neji, don't be so harsh. Rock Lee is good at what he does!"
"Not. The. Point." He seethed, "he's very irritating. "
"Well, I like mine."
tenten had to admit, being Ino's partner wasn't something she had expected, she bonded more with males. And even acted a little more boyish, but they made an oddly good team. Ino was usually bait, very good at getting information, and poison was her favorite method. Tenten on the other hand was more, lets integrate them with pointy things – needless to say they always got the job done.
Ino came waltzing in, her long hair flickering behind her, "That melts my heart for you to say that ten-chan~!"
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Sasuke went outside, he was furious. He didn't want to be Naruto's partner. He was reckless, stupid and careless, a complete klutz; total opposite from him. He pulled out a carton of smokes from his breast pocket. And took out a cigarette and lite it up. He didn't usually smoke. Drinking was more his style, Itachi had given them to him for his 18 birthday – and he kept them with him ever since. Sentimental I know. Inhaling the toxic chemical, and blowing out the smoke, trying to rationalize the situation. He inhaled once more and dropped it on the ground, putting it out with his foot and walked to his car.
"Fuck, I need a drink."
As he sat at the bar drinking his second glass of some expensive whiskey, a pat on the back broke him out of his thoughts,
"Yo, partner." Naruto said mockingly.
"Get bent." Sasuke said irritably
"Hey, hey now. We're all here to have a good time." He said sitting down next to him, ordering some food.
The others came and sat down next to him as well, all sitting at a large table in a more secluded area.
Ino managed to snag at seat next to Sasuke, tenten only rolled her eyes in her partner's obvious attempts.
"Sasuke!" she said as she gave him a half hug, "It's been forever." As she put her arm around his giving him a half hug.
"Hn," he smiled as he toasted his glass to hers, "its always a pleasure." He said in a monotone voice.
She laughed, "always so polite Sasuke." As her hand strategically placed upon his thigh,
"So sorry to hear you got placed with Naruto."
He sighed, "It's not that bad."
Naruto perked up at his hearing his name
"I'm not that bad, thanks bastard." He smiled, "I'll buy you a drink."
Naruto who was very annoying, was still a good person – good at his job.
"So Sasuke!" Ino leaning in closer, "how's things with you been?"
"Good", he said taking a sip of his drink, looking at her confused,
"How much have you had to drink?"
"Just a few~" she winked, "I'm fine really-" She paused as she took a large swig of her sweet drink, " I want to tell you about our mission~"
hours had past, everyone was loud – drinks and food all around. They seemed like such normal people –
Ino's phone which was placed on the table beside her as she was telling everyone about her story, loving the fact that all eyes were on hers, even Sasuke – as she told her story. It began vibrating – She didn't stop to even glance.
tenten took it and answered it instead. What were partners for?
"Hello?" she paused, "ah Hinata, yeah you and Sakura are here, okay, just a moment."
Sakura and Hinata arrived at the table; it was so good seeing everyone again, all laughing and eating, having drinks.
She spotted Sasuke immediately, just sipping at his drink, listening to Ino's story – Ino hand still resting on Sasuke thigh, as the end of her story came and they all toasted, her arm wrapped around his shoulders and kissed him on the cheek,
Ino's eyes darted to Sakura "Sakura!" she shouted, "You came."
The table all turned to see her and Hinata just standing there awkwardly, "Come on join us!" Ino slightly slurred, definitely at her limits. Which explained her bold behavior.
Sasuke composed himself and got up putting his hands around Sakura's waist, " let me buy you a drink." As he led her away to the bar,
"You all haven't changed one bit." She said, as he handed her the drink, refilling his as well. She stirred it, starring down at her glass. "Are you having a good time?"
He smirked, "Of course, they 're my friends." As he grabbed her hand and lead her to the table, letting her going in first.
"Sakura." The table said in unison, "Welcome back."
She smiled as she took a sip of her drink, stirring the straw in the drink before taking another sip.
As the night progressed, Sakura had finished quite a number of drinks, she was trying to get the mental image of Ino's hand on Sasuke thigh and the kiss she had gave him on the cheeks. Jealousy was a hard thing to get over, and she tried her very best to make light of the situation. This was all so confusing to her. Sakura wasn't the one say anything because it was just harmless Ino, and she was well aware that Ino had thought Sasuke was such a "hunk", and It wasn't Sasuke's fault for Ino's behavior. She caught up with each and every last one of them, it had been ages and she even talked to Ino. She was being rather pleasant, sharing all her stories.
"Hey Sasuke, " Ino's cheeks flushed, "drive me home, for old time sake?"
He looked at her, and smiled, "not tonight Ino, someone else is going to have to drive you home, I'm already taking care of one drunk girl over here, " he said, referring to Sakura.
Ino frowned, "Shikamaru," Sasuke said as he pointed to Ino "Take her home will you. I have to drive Sakura home."
Sasuke – the man who never cared about who liked who, or really helping a 'bro' out, made Shikamaru's day. He had liked Ino for a long while and finally he got a chance to talk to her a bit more than usual. He smiled in response and nodded his head. "No problem, come on Ino." Shikamaru said.
Ino pouted but grabbed on to Shikamaru, not being able to walk properly. Her balance all distorted. She was pretty drunk to say the least.
Sasuke, who only had 3 drinks in the 5 hours they were there, was perfectly fine to drive. (in case you though I'd let Sasuke be irresponsible)
"You've always driven Ino home?" Sakura questioned. He looked at her, "yeah, pretty much – she always gets so drunk at these outings, and somehow gets in my car and falls asleep." He cursed how she always found a way to unlock his car.
She laughed at Ino's antics, because Sasuke was so puzzled as to why she did that.
"You realizes she liked you right?" she chuckled. Seeing how naïve Sasuke was, and how he just wanted to be responsible made all her jealousy immediately disappears. Sasuke wouldn't ever do anything to hurt her, and definitely not on purpose.
He looked at her, and frowned "You're crazy." He was silent for a moment, "fuck –it all makes sense now…"
Sakura could only laugh, had he really been that dense to not realize when a girl had been obviously hitting on him.
"I just figured she was always that flirty with everyone."
"She is, she just was a little more with you."
"Well, that doesn't matter."
"How come it doesn't matter?" she asked curiously.
He smirked at her, as he they both got into the car. "Need I remind you, right here and right now?"
"I really don't get what you are saying Sasuke." She smiled, "Please do remind me."
He pushed his seat back, and instructed her to sit on top of him.
