Author notes: I'm apologizing for my lack of updates for most of the month; I've been quite busy, so as a condolence, I've decided to add the two chapters I have written in one update

Quick notes: All is cannon until 311.

Chapter One: Girl Talk

Why did I have to spend all day with Ino? I had wanted to go to the library and reserve that book Lady Tsunade had suggested I read. But she stayed up late with me, regaling me with tales of how Shikamaru and Temari's budding relationship came to an end when his mother caught them in a closet, and the attic, and the pantry. Tales of the lazy ninja coming to her for advice on women and swearing her to secrecy. How she promised never to let the whole village know, and that only trusted friends who would appreciate the information would learn of it.

But I do have to admit one thing, for all her faults, she is a great friend. She decided that she was going to help me stop mistreating Naruto. I was wary that she was going to try and hook the two of us up, but she assured me that she would avoid my love life like the plague.

In the end I went home with a stomach full of ice cream and a mind at ease. I was sure I had had nothing but pleasant dreams that night. The large drool stain on my pillow attested to that. Although I don't remember exactly what my dreams were about last night, I remember the last time I left a puddle that big on my pillow. Sauske was kissing the inside of each leg, inching closer to the apex. NO I can't start thinking about stuff like that! I don't want to start turning into some sort of closet pervert. Of course those dreams were always nice. No, I have to stop thinking about it and focus on what I have to do now. I have to get Naruto and go visit Kakashi.

When I finally arrive at his apartment, I knock on the door. I waited. Why the hell isn't he coming to the door? Is he still asleep? It's 10 am, there is not reason he should be sleeping now. But then again I did forget to remind him about our plans, and he is a bit forgetful. Okay I've waited long enough, time to step it up. "Hey Naruto, wake up! You promised we would go see Kakashi today." I gave a pounded on the door as hard as I could without tearing it from its hinges. "Hey are you awake?" Again I hit the door. I gave a few more knocks hoping to wake the sleeping knucklehead from his bed, but it was no luck. "Great, just great now I'm going to have to go in there and wake him up." I found it odd that Naruto had left his door unlocked, but then again, no one really wanted to come to this building without a good reason. And everyone had long since stopped trying to kill him in his sleep, or so he had said.

I entered his apartment and was shocked to find it relatively clean. There was last night's shirt hanging over a chair and what appeared to be few socks scattered across the floor, but otherwise the room was spotless. It even looked as if he had recently dusted. There he is, still in bed. "Naruto you lazy - Oh, oh my!" I can't believe it, he's just lying there and he has a. I mean his thing is. Why can't I say it? I've seen it before at the hospital. I'm had to strip shinobi to get at their wounds. I should be able to stay calm about this, so why can't I take my eyes off his, er, situation? I can't even say it. I'm staring at it and I can't even call it by its name. Oh god I gave it a name now. Okay, all I have to do is look away. That's it look away and never look back at it. "Um Naruto are you awake? Naruto? Um-" Look at the top of his head, no his shoulder. That's it focus on his shoulder, then just reach you hand out and grab him. Ah, oh no! Okay Sakura, calm down and think how things sound before you think them. Yeah as if that would ever work. Okay, now reach you hand out, take hold of his shoulder and gently shake him awake. Okay break it down into simple steps and focus on what you're doing. I'll just grab his shoulder.

He let out a moan as I touched him. I froze with my hand grasping his arm. I could feel the firm muscles that lay hidden beneath his skin. Why hadn't I noticed them before? No focus on waking him up. You've spent minutes daydreaming on what his muscles look like. I slowly pulled his shoulder towards me. He didn't wake. I pushed him back into his previous position, and still he didn't wake. Again a pulled him towards me. After five repeats he lets out a loud yawn. I freeze. Oh no, what will he think of me being here? What will he do if he thinks I noticed his penis? Oh man I actually was able to think about his penis. No stop! I have to think about something else.

. "Huh Sakura, what are you doing here? Did I forget we were supposed to meet somewhere? Oh no we had morning training didn't we; man I can't believe I forgot about that." Oh man, why does he have to be so innocent? I need to get out of here. Wait, did he just mention morning training? "Man I'm so sorry Sakura, I forgot all about our training. How can I make it up to you?"

I quickly let go of his arm and spun away from him. This is perfect all I have to do is correct him about what we need to do and he wont ask about anything else. I was rocking back and forth on the balls of my feet trying to calm my nerves. Why am I so nervous? All I have to do is tell the truth. "What Naruto? Oh no, we didn't have any training today." I was smiling; he's going to buy this! "Nope, we were going to visit Kakashi, so I thought I would come by here and see if you were up. I knocked on your door, but there was no answer, so I came in to wake you up. The door was open so I let myself in."

"Oh yeah, we did say we would go see him today." I turned to face him with a genuine smile on my face. He's glad I came to get him for this. I'm glad too. Then he jumped out of bed. He was standing there grinning. And the object that was hidden in his tattered froggie boxers was bouncing to some unheard beat. I'm not sure where it came from, but somewhere deep inside of me I let out a squeak. His eyes widened. Oh no, please no! He's realized that I've seen his morning package. And quite a package that is to. No that's it no more perverted thoughts! "Uh give me about ten minutes and I'll be ready, okay Sakura?" He quickly ran to his small bathroom and shut the door.

I'm not sure how long I stayed there, not moving an inch. But the entire time I was only one thought was running through my mind. What if he hadn't been wearing boxers? Every time I tried to remove the thought a voice in the back of my head brought it back up. And each time I assumed I had removed the blush that was sure to have spread over my face, I felt the heat return. That voice had something to do with it. Telling me to thinking about how big he looked. But no! I'm not going to stoop to that level. I am not, nor will I ever be a pervert! Still, he did look rather large.

"Hey Sakura?"

"U-Uh y-y-yes Naruto?" Oh man I can't control my voice anymore. Why am I so worried? And when did he get out of the shower? Oh man even though he has clothes on I can't stop thinking about it.

"Are you feeling okay, your starting to act like Hinata does every time I see her." Oh no, he's noticed! Oh great now he's going to think I like him like that. He's going to think I want him sexually! Well he is kinda sexy. No I can't I want to be with Sauske. I cave to calm down and explain to him what's wrong before he makes a move. I wonder what kind of move he'd make. Who cares! I'm going to stop him before he does.

"W-w-what was t-that?" I have to stop stuttering like that. What is wrong with me? Why is he moving closer to me? That look on his face, he's concentrating on me. Oh no, he's going to kiss me. He's going to use that hand he's raising to pull close and kiss me. I'm loosing control of my body. I'm actually making it easier for him to make his move by leaning closer. I have to stop. I have to regain control. He's raising his hand over my face. Over my eyes and brushing it through my hair. He's going to brush my hair and pull me close, I know it. I have to stop him. It's hard to breathe. I need out of here. I heard the slap and felt the sting in my hand before I knew what had happened.

He stood motionless cupping his cheek. Why did I do it? "Um sorry about that Naruto, I guess I'm not feeling like myself today or something." I turned away from him, unable to look him in the eye. A single tear fell down my face at that moment. I was truly sorry; I never meant to hurt Naruto. Just last night I had vowed to make it up to him for all the years I've cause him pain. And now I'm being a real bitch and causing him more pain when he doesn't deserve it. Why am I so confused?

Author notes: Okay, I'm sure some people are going to be confused as to why Sakura thinks one way and the immediately another. Basically it is my way of showing Inner Sakura. Looking into her past I.S.(Inner Sakura) has always been the more emotional and instinctual part of her brain. She always tells it like it is. Where as Sakura her self sometimes rationalizes her way through things. Basically if she contradicts herself, the more emotional and instinctual lines are her inner persona. I hope people can understand my way of writing her. if not then I would like to hear from you and I'll edit, possible making I.S.'s thoughts in italics. And this is a first for me. This is the longest chapter so far in both fics, and as well it is also the first time I've updated within 24 hours with new content. I literally sat and wrote this chapter straight in one sitting; however it was made easier by cutting and pasting the dialogue from the other fic. Hopefully chapter 3 and possibly 4 will be out by the end of the month, at which time I will be ready to get to the date in both fics.

Response to Reviews:

Forlong: I'm not too sure if she was informed or not, I think she might have been, but after this point in the manga, so I'm going with blissful ignorance at the moment. Also, glad to hear from you again.

wind797: I'm glad you enjoy my delve into Sakura's mind.

Zach Hadley: I'm glad you enjoyed it and I will continue.

ComboBreaker: I hope you continue to read.

Dachshundboy: I haven't read the fic you mentioned. However, when I'm all caught up I might give it a look. My plan is to catch up, so no more chapters in A Fine Fine Line till then, but that should only be in 2 chapters or so, I only have the library the hospital, her apartment and the day of the date left. And as you can see I did make it longer. I was averaging 2 ½ to 2 ¾ pages and this one is well 2 ½, however there are less paragraphs in this chapter them most of my others..