Authors Note: Hey everyone ^ ^ Sorry for not updating sooner. I was so close to updating last night but my mom kicked me off the computer T T. Well anyways, this chapter is the longest so far. I hope you all like it. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I unfortunately do not own Naruto V.V
This is gonna to break me clean in two
This is gonna to bring me close to you
-"She is" by The Fray
Chapter 3: Bath-time Buddies
Sakura sighed contently as she snuggled into the plush comfort of the couch pillows. The early morning light rolled in through the curtains, illuminating the room and filling it with hazy warmth. Lazily she flipped another page in her medical book. The light sound of silverware clanking against a plate resounded in her ear. Vivid emerald green eyes darted over towards the man sitting in the chair perpendicular to the edge of the couch. Glancing down she smiled as she noted that his plate was completely empty.
Looks like Juugo-san was right after all. It's been five days now and he's still eating my food.
Sakura's eyes slowly trailed up, centering on Sasuke. It was odd that in such a relaxed state he looked even more alluring. His dark locks fell over his hauntingly beautiful face as he read from his own book. The sunlight filed into the room, highlighting his magnificent features. His face was emotionless but calm, giving him an odd serene look. Even though he was sitting down his lean body still managed to look impossibly long, exuberating strength and dominance. Realizing that she was staring intently at him, she brought her attention back to her book, not wanting him to catch her watching him.
After Sakura had healed Sasuke a few days ago things had been much better between them. There was something in the air between them but neither of them knew what it was exactly. The silence they shared at meal times or even now when they were merely reading their own books was not awkward. It was inviting on both ends and neither expected it but welcomed it.
Everything was great, except that one encounter they had experienced just a day or so ago. It was mortifying as Sakura would put it. She had gotten home from the hospital early that evening and decided to take a hot shower before making dinner. Sakura bit her lip as the memory began to rush back into her mind like a tidal wave.
As she turned the faucet the water ceased to fall. Feeling completely relaxed, Sakura grabbed the towel hanging from bar which held the shower curtain. She patted down her body slightly before wrapping the towel loosely around her body. Unfortunately she hadn't dried her body off that well because she was still dripping with water. Ignoring it, she stepped out of the tub, not caring or noticing the water which spilled over the tiled floor. Sakura moved to pick up her fallen clothing which lay sprawled out in a heap in front of the bathroom door. Her head was still down when she opened the door.
Her body collided with something hard. But she collided with whatever it was so quickly that she bounced off the surface. A hand shot out and grabbed for her arm but one of her feet fell into a puddle of water, causing her to slip. However as she was falling she tried to use her chakra to clutch onto whatever was in front of her but ended up pulling said object down to the floor with her. Somehow during that entire minute her position was reversed and she found herself lying on top of a warm body.
Her mouth went dry. Her breathing became…unsteady. Even though she was wrapped in a soaking wet and now cold towel all she could feel was heat. An impossible heat that sent electrifying jolts rippling through her being. Her eyes connected with a strong, muscled, all male, bare chest. Her body stilled even more.
Legs straddled.
Breathing hitched.
Her heartbeat palpitated wildly against a breakable ribcage.
Flesh scorched at the simplest touch.
Sakura moved slightly, looking up fearfully into the face of none other than Uchiha Sasuke. And what was worse was the only present barrier between them was the towel which hung loosely around her body and his black boxers. She flushed.
Dear Lord what had she gotten her self into now?
He wasn't looking at her, coal eyes were tightly shut and his gorgeous mouth was pressed in a thin line. He was frozen beneath her, completely immobile. She found it hard to tell if he was breathing just by looking at him but she knew he was. She could feel it. She could feel his hard, toned stomach moving subtly against her own. Sakura felt a foreign feeling pool in the pit of her belly. His scent swarmed her senses, filling her nostrils with a pleasant and teasing smell. He smelled delicious. It was also unbearable how good he felt against her. She couldn't help but wonder if he tasted just as good. She instantly flushed at the thought. What the hell? Her mind screamed.
Her short, soft locks, dangled like a curtain around her face- which also hid her embarrassment. Droplets of water fell, wetting his smooth chest. Sakura's uneven breathing fanned against Sasuke's skin. His eyes tightened. His fingers moved so subtly that she almost didn't feel it. But she did. She shivered above him. He clenched his jaw tight. Gulping Sakura moved to sit up only she accidentally brushed against a certain sensitive area on the Uchiha's body.
Eyes snapped open and hands flew to Sakura's hips. She gasped at the contact. Heat began to pool between her legs.
"…S-Sasuke?"
"Don't move Sakura." He hissed between clenched teeth. She bit her lip but obeyed much to her dismay. He remained there for a moment before moving his hands upwards. Sakura shuddered, her eyes trained on his face as his hands stopped just below her breasts. Sakura swallowed a lump in her throat. If he only moved his hands just a little bit higher. No! Her mind practically screamed. What was wrong with her? Suddenly he pushed her upwards and then gently pushed on her hips, moving them away from his body.
Sakura wrapped the towel tightly around her body once she finally stood up. Her legs felt weak, they wobbled slightly when her gaze met his. Her face flushed. His gaze was hard and his lips were pursed wryly.
"I'm sorry Sasuke-kun, I didn't see you and I-"
"Forget it Sakura."
"But- I"
"Just forget it Sakura." Biting her lip she nodded and turned to walked out the door when she paused. He was rubbing his lower back and then began to rub his neck. Out of the corner of his eyes he saw her looking at him. His movements stopped and glanced at her.
"Thank you Sasuke-kun."He paused, staring at her blankly.
"…What for?"She looked back at him almost shyly and smiled.
"For breaking my fall..."
"Hn," He grunted. A pregnant silence fell between them before he spoke again. "Do you mind?"Her eyes widened when she realized he was one, half naked, two half naked and wet-because she fell on him and because of the water on the floor- and three he had wanted to take a shower.
"Sorry," She mumbled before hurriedly escaping from the seemingly boiling hot bathroom.
Closing her book with a quick snap, Sakura placed it down on the couch before swinging her legs over the side. Her cheeks were still steaming fiercely from the intense memory. After that day she had done everything to make sure that little incident would not happen again.
Once standing she reached and took her plate off the coffee table. Walking over to Sasuke she took his aswel- to which she received something akin to a thank you- before making her way towards the kitchen. He stood, silently following her before turning down the hall way towards his room.
Sakura hummed as she twisted the faucet, placing the dishes into the sink, grabbed the soap and lathered it over the glass plates. Suds and bubbles formed, rising up on the dishes while she snatched the sponge on the counter top. Her elegant fingers wrapped around the sponge, soaking it in water before tending to the dishes. She washed and scrubbed them leisurely, making sure that the surfaces were perfectly clean before putting them in the dish rack. She continued humming until she felt Sasuke's presence emerge back into the room.
She glanced up at him over her shoulder. He adorned his usual outfit which he wore whenever he went training with Naruto. Her eyes settled on the kitchen clock for a moment. Yes it was that time. Turning off the faucet she knew she too had to get ready for her day. Drying off her hands with the dish towel, she began walking over towards him.
"Training time?"
"Aah." She smiled.
"I guess I'll see you back here after my shift. Is there anything you want for dinner?" He looked at her. She could see the thought process on his features causing her to grin a little more. It was dare she say it…cute.
"Surprise me." He mumbled softly but his tone was as dry as a door nail. She smirked and shook her head. She took a step towards the hall when she noticed something. Sasuke stiffened when he felt a soft hand run through his hair, brushing his locks to the side. He stared down at her petite frame. She craned her head back to look at him (seeing as she only reached his shoulder). She lifted her hand and smiled.
"This was in your hair." Sasuke looked at the small feather that must have come off his pillow and tangled its way into his hair. Sakura dropped her hand, letting the feather flutter carelessly to the floor.
"Hn" He finally nodded.
Translation: Thanks.
Sakura smiled lightly. She boldly draped the semi damp dish towel over his shoulder to which he scowled menacingly at her. She smirked and began walking away; raising a hand she waved it at him.
"Tell Naruto-kun I said hi." She called over her shoulder. Sasuke stared after her. His gaze burning holes in her back but she ignored it. He waited until he heard the soft click of her door closing to take the dish towel off his shoulder and placed it on the counter. Hn, such an annoying woman... He thought and yet Sasuke knew deep down –even though the fact annoyed him to a large extent- that he was glad Sakura was his roommate. His fist tightened at his side before it relaxed and he briskly left his apartment to go training.
Oh Naruto was definitely in for the brutal brunt of his frustration.
Meanwhile Sakura quickly got changed for her shift at the hospital. She quickly slipped on her white outfit. She adjusted her skirt and straightened out her shirt. Giving her self a quick once over in the mirror, she grabbed her bag before heading off towards the hospital in the opposite direction of the training grounds Sasuke and Naruto went to.
The streets of Konoha were as busy as ever. People bussed about to do their morning routines. Women chatted about the daily gossip and shopkeepers argued about meaningless matters. Shinobi walked amongst the villagers, minding their own business and attending to their own affairs. Most nodded to Sakura, showing their own respect for the Hokage's former apprentice and head medic at the Konoha Hospital. Yes it was just a typical day in Konoha.
Walking through the hospital doors Sakura was met with a warm welcome from Yuki and Kairi. The two girls were just a year younger than Sakura and worked as secretaries. They smiled at her as she made her way over towards the desk.
"Yuki-san, Kairi-san, how are the two of you?"
"I'm great thanks Sakura-san."
"So am I, Sakura-sama" Kairi said politely. "How are you?"
"I'm pretty good actually." The girls gave each other a glance. Sakura didn't notice it though; she was busy writing her name down on the sign in sheet. "So how have things been around here today?"
"Pretty slow, you have a few patients in for their check ups but nothing abnormal so far." Yuki answered with a smile. Slowly Sakura looked up and smiled. Just then Kairi handed Sakura her clip board with her patient's information clipped to it.
"Thanks girls."
With that Sakura slowly walked over towards a nearby table. She didn't feel like going up to her office just yet and apparently her first patient was not there since they had not signed in. She sighed, leaning back in the chair and began looking over the information. Taking out a pen she began marking things when suddenly she heard whispers. Out of the corner of her eye she could see Kairi and Yuki whispering.
Her name slipped from Yuki's lips. Sakura paused, straightening in her seat. She arched faintly, unnoticeable to the two girls at the desk. She listened.
"So how long have they been living together again?"
"Only a couple of days from what I've heard."
"Wow I can't believe she's living with Sasuke-kun." Kairi said astounded as if the idea was so far fetched that it was ridiculous that it actually happened. Sakura froze.
"That bitch thinks she's hot shit now that she's no longer the Hokage's student." Sakura's hand tightened around her pen at Yuki's comment. Why that two-faced little-
"But we know she's really nice Yuki. And she hasn't changed since she stopped being the Hokage's pupil. The only thing that has changed is that she's an Anbu and runs the hospital along side Hokage-sama."
"Ugh, doesn't matter, I don't like the fact that she's living with my Sasuke-kun." Sakura's eyes narrowed dangerously. So Yuki was another fangirl. Just great.
"You do know that they've been teammates for years, right? Besides didn't you say before it was all just for a dare?" Sakura's pen cracked slightly but the girls didn't notice. Yuki waved a hand.
"Of course, but that still doesn't change the fact that I don't think she's fit to live with him. I mean she's not even his type. She's just a stupid pink-haired freak." That was it; Sakura had enough. Her pen snapped completely, ink spilling all over the floor, but she ignored it and stood. Fists were bare and ready to be thrown at one of the two annoying secretaries. Only she was stopped by another body, slightly smaller than her own.
"…H-Hinata-chan?" She blinked
"Hey Sakura-chan" The young woman smiled at her before turning towards the two girls at the desk. Her soft expression darkened and her tone was deadly.
"Don't you two have work to do other than gossip so rudely about your employer?" The girls gulped. How could one not be afraid when the soon-to-be-Hokage's girlfriend, who also happens to be the Hyuuga heiress, was staring angrily and disapprovingly down at them? Aswel as having the former student of the present Hokage and employer of the hospital shooting you death glares over the Hyuuga heiress's shoulder. It was indeed frightening.
"G-Gomen-nasai Sakura-sama," They squeaked, "Hinata-sama" They bowed at both girls before returning to their work. Neither one said another word for the rest of the day. Hinata sighed as she turned around to see the still fuming Sakura glaring daggers at the girls. Hinata's lavender eyes softened at the sight of her friend. She knew what Sakura was feeling. Those girls had stepped out of line with their comments. Hinata's own heart was beating wildly with the need to defend Sakura. She moved closer towards her friend and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder.
"Pay them no mind Sakura-chan. They are fools for their words and idiotic notions." Hinata didn't care if the girls heard her. They had hurt her best friend and that was unacceptable to her. Sakura visibly calmed but Hinata knew the girl was still upset. Taking her arm, Hinata ushered Sakura down the hall and away from the two secretaries. "How are things between you and Sasuke-san?" Sakura took a deep breath and looked at Hinata warmly.
"They're good so far. I mean except for a few run-ins in the bathroom, we…we've been getting along really well."A blush tinted Sakura's cheeks. Hinata smiled.
"I'm glad to hear it Sakura-chan." You had to love Hinata. At least Sakura did, since the girl didn't ask her to go into detail about the bathroom incidents. Sakura knew any one of her other friends would have asked. But that wasn't something she wanted to talk about since she found it so embarrassing. Sakura looked at Hinata with a puzzled expression.
"How did you know I was up front Hinata?"
"I didn't, I was returning from my lunch break when I heard the girls talking. I also noticed you sitting in the corner." Sakura smiled and hugged the girl in front of her.
"Thanks Hinata."
"Anytime Sakura-chan," She murmured softly. Slowly she pulled away, still smiling she spoke. "I need to get back to my shift, but I'll see you tomorrow at the bar right?"
"You, me, Ino and Tenten, yup you bet." Sakura laughed lightly. Hinata waved.
"See you then Sakura-chan."
"See you then." With that Sakura made her way towards her office. She still had thirty minutes before her first patient was due for their appointment. She decided to take her time, there was no real rush. Today was just such a pleasant and relaxing day. If it hadn't been for Hinata it surely would have been ruined by those girls. Sakura shook her head, not wanting to think about them. She just wanted to finish the day, get home, make dinner for her and Sasuke, and take a long hot bath and go to sleep.
She blushed when she realized the intimacy of what she thought. It was as though she and Sasuke shared more than just a friendly relationship. And the fact that she thought of his apartment as her home unnerved and perturbed her. Lost in her thoughts she hadn't noticed a certain red-hair kunoichi emerge from one of the hospital rooms.
"Pinky…" Sakura froze. All thoughts were gone. She really wished and hoped that she was only day dreaming, that she had not heard the voice she had heard. "Are you listening to me pinky?" She sighed. She definitely was not daydreaming. No it was more like a walking nightmare. Turning she stared at the woman before her.
"Karin." She had done her best to avoid Karin these past couple of days. She knew the crimson haired girl would not leave her alone out of spite and envy that Sakura was now living with her Sasuke-kun. She wanted to roll her eyes. She hated how every one of Sasuke's fangirls called him their Sasuke-kun, as if they owned him. It was disgusting.
But of course how could a Sakura out run someone for a month when one; she followed her precious Sasuke-kun around like a puppy and two; she worked in the same hospital as her. After Karin, Juugo, Suigetsu and Sasuke had finished their probation upon arriving to the village, Karin was presented with a job at the hospital. Sasuke had informed Tsunade of her unique healing abilities so they figured they should not waste her odd talents. She had been working there ever since and Sakura had crossed paths with her on various occasions. She couldn't help but wonder if it was Karin who spilt the information about her move in with Sasuke to Yuki.
"What are you doing here?"
"I work here." Sakura stated monotonously. Karin glared.
"Don't get cute with me pinky. Just because you are living with my Sasuke-"
"Why does everything I do have to do with him just because I'm living with him?" She got no reply. "There is nothing romantic going on between Sasuke and I, Karin."
"I know." Karin said as she pushed her glasses back and stuck her nose up in the air. Her arms crossed over her chest and she smirked triumphantly at Sakura.
"Then why do you constantly harass me? My life does not revolve around him. Sasuke and I are just living together for this month and then I'm back to being his teammate instead of a roommate."
"You share a room!" Karin gasped, her face scrunching with disgust. Sakura wanted to slap her.
"No…I mean roommate as in we live in the same apartment. I don't share a room, or a bed or anything else like that with him." You share a bathroom though. That bathroom has also forced the two of you to be close…in more ways than one.
T-that's different though. And it doesn't mean anything.
But you liked it.
I-i didn't. Just shut up!
Sakura shook her head.
"Just leave me alone Karin. Me living with Sasuke probably wasn't going to stop you from flirting with him anyways so what's the point of wasting your breath here?" Karin stared, jaw slack and eyes wide. Sakura merely shrugged before turning and walking towards her office where she awaited her first patient. Where was Hinata when she needed her?
Sakura's pen tapped impatiently against her paper. Today was going down hill and fast.
How could there be such complete idiots out there? She didn't understand. Her last patient had tried her last nerve. Now Sakura had been known for beating male patients up when they annoyed her but she was so frustrated she had to restrain from killing the man. Men like him were disgusting beings and he was the worst of all. Ironically enough she was currently living with a man. It was different though. Sasuke would never flirt or make sexual advances on her in anyway like that. No, he wasn't even the slightest bit interested in her.
She mentally sighed as she recalled her patients' tactics. His flirtatious advances were worse than Suigetsu, Lee and Naruto in his genin days combine. It also didn't help that her mind continued to wander towards the incidents with Karin, Yuki and Kairi. What made matters worse though was the fact that every time she tried to calm herself down and think of something pleasant her dark haired roommate would pop into her mind.
That only served to infuriate her more. It was all so damn troublesome.
She clicked her pen as she pushed open the door to her next patients' room. She prayed, really prayed that things would turn around. Unfortunately, someone up there wanted her to suffer today. There on the table sat Ami, one of the girls who used to torture Sakura in her childhood and a diehard fangirl of Sasuke. She exhaled an exasperated sigh. She hesitated but eventually willed her body to move into the room and forced a smile onto her face.
Glancing down at her chart she took a seat on an empty stool.
"Ami is it?"
"It's good to see you again Sakura…or rather forehead girl." Sakura's jaw tightened. Dear lord, give her the strength not to strike this woman where she sat. So instead of making a fuss, Sakura ignored the comment.
"So you're here for your check up." She scanned the chart quickly. "Is there anything wrong that I should know about?"
"Yeah actually…" Sakura passively looked up, slightly concerned. But she frowned when Ami's lips twisted into a sneer. "There's something wrong with fact that you are living with my Sasuke-kun." Oh god. Please don't snap. Please don't snap. Sakura's hand tightened on her new pen. She had gone through two already today.
"I beg your pardon?"
"You heard me."
"I meant is there anything physically wrong with you Ami."
"Yes, my body is aching to get fucked by him and you are standing in my way." Sakura abruptly stood up. Wow that, she was not expecting. The urge to leave the room and throw up her lunch and breakfast was increasing by the minute.
"I really don't care or need to know about your sex life Ami." Especially the nonexistent sex life you have with Sasuke.
"You should care since I'm going to make Sasuke-kun mine." Sakura looked at the jounin, her eyes scanning the girls' features.
"Oh really?" Sakura quirked a pink eyebrow then smirked sardonically. "Too bad, because I don't care. Your business with Sasuke is none of my concern." Liar!
In all honesty it was none of her business who Sasuke dated-although she had never seen him take an interest in anyone. However she knew she would hate it if he ended up falling for Ami of all people.
Ignoring the sudden ache in her chest, Sakura sat back down and resumed reading over Ami's profile. She checked over the common information.
"Alright, tell me your height."
"Five foot seven" Great she's about an inch taller than me. Sakura thought with an exasperated sigh.
"Do you mind taking off your shirt so I can check your breathing?"
"Just don't get to touchy-feely lesbo." A vein popped. Sakura gritted her teeth as her pen made another cracking sound. Ami noticed it. Sakura shook her head and turned her around. She began counting in her head to calm down.
Tch as if I'd ever want to touch your ugly ass. If I was a lesbian you'd turn me straight in a second.
Damn right!
Sakura quickly pulled on her stethoscope before walking over to Ami. She placed the icy cold metal on Ami's bare chest over her heart and listened quietly.
"Can you take a deep breath?" The girl inhaled followed by a breathy exhale. Sakura moved the stethoscope to the area above Ami's lungs.
"Again..." Sakura demanded monotonously, her voice was serious and professional. Ami repeated the action about four more times when Sakura moved to her back. Removing the object from Ami's skin, Sakura moved to scribble something quickly down on the clipboard.
"It looks like everything is fine here. You've also had your blood pressure taken already so you are free to go. Enjoy your day." Enjoy it, although you practically ruined mine...
Turning Sakura moved to leave the room when Ami's hand caught her arm. Sakura turned, her annoyance peaking all over again.
"What?" She nearly growled, hatred written all over her face.
"I will make him mine. You won't stop me." Sakura stared at her bewildered. Had none of the things she said earlier gotten through to her? Sakura's fist shook on the door handle. Control yourself Haruno. Keep it in control.
"Once again, Sasuke is his own person. His personal affairs and yours are none of my concern. He doesn't belong to me, we only live together. To be honest your biggest competition is Karin. So why don't you get you damn hands off me, put your fucking shirt on and leave me the fuck alone Ami because I am this close to throwing you out the window so hard that there will be nothing left on your pretty little face to make you recognizable!" Sakura screamed. Her face flushed with animalistic rage. How badly she just wished to tear the girls' throat out. A large cracking sound echoed. Turning both women looked at the large split in the door starting at the handle which now had various dents in it. Sakura hissed and pressed a finger to the small intercom next to the door.
"Shizune, Kairi, anyone…pick up please."
"What is it Sakura-san." Shizune replied calmly.
"Can you call someone to replace a door in the south wing? It's got a large crack in it."
"I assume it was your doing." Her voice sounded slightly amused.
"You know me oh so well."
"I'll be right on it Sakura-san."
"Thank you Shi-"
"By the way, you've been left a message at the front desk." Sakura arched a brow at the statement.
"Who left me a message?" In the back of her mind she couldn't help but hope that it wasn't some sick and twisted death note from one of Sasuke's crazy fangirls. If it was she would surely go over the deep end.
"It was apparently from your roommate." She giggled. Sakura froze. Sakura felt Ami's sudden anger rising behind her.
"From Sasuke…why did he leave a note?"
"He didn't come himself. It was Juugo-san who brought the note. It's not very long at all…pretty vague actually." Sakura wasn't surprised at all by Shizune's last comment. Sasuke was in fact a man of few words.
"Could you read it to me?"
"It says… Sakura, meet at the Hokage's tower in the morning. Don't go to work….that's all." That's all? Sakura rarely ever heard so many words from Sasuke. She was curious as to why he didn't wait until she came home to tell her that information. Was he not going to be home tonight? She flinched internally. Crap she said it again.
It's not my home
But you want it to be.
I don't.
Sure, sure.
Sakura sighed. There were so many questions swirling in her mind. Like why did Sasuke send Juugo to tell her? Or why did she have to go to the Hokage's tower? Did they have a mission? She didn't know and she was severely anxious to find out. Her stomach fluttered.
"Sakura are you still there?"
"Huh? Oh gomen-nasai Shizune-san. Is there anything-" Sakura's sentence was cut off when a hand on her shoulder turned her forcefully around.
Smack.
Sakura's cheek burned. She stared wide-eyed at the floor. Her dry mouth hung agape. What the hell was that? Slowly she turned her head to look up at a furious Ami. Sakura's eyes narrowed. Reaching back to the intercom, Sakura pressed the button again.
"…Shizune?"
"Yes Sakura-san? Are you okay?"
"I need you to call security."
"Call security on-?"
"-Me" And with that Sakura let go of the button and her fist flew forwards sending a half dressed Ami into the hospital bed behind her.
Sakura closed her eyes as she relaxed into the warm soapy bath water. Today had been possibly one of the worst days of her life as side from that morning. She flushed. When she had gotten home she was beyond upset. Security had thankfully gotten to her before you could seriously damage Ami but the girl had to stay over night to heal her wounds. Shizune suggested Sakura go home early and that Hinata take over the rest of Sakura's shift –to which Sakura felt bad. Hinata was perfectly fine with it though, agreeing that Sakura probably needed to rest.
And so she did, only when she walked into Sasuke's apartment she was not expecting the Uchiha prodigy to be sitting there in the house. She also didn't expect to blow up at him.
Sasuke looked up from his book at Sakura with a raised eyebrow. Obsidian eyes observing her stature, her fresh medic uniform was rumpled. She had a bright red blemish on her left cheek, a cut on her chin and her hair was a bit frizzy. Had she been in a fight?
"You're here early." She glared at him, eyes bewildered. It was as if the very sound of his voice pissed her off.
"Yes and you want to know why?"
"Hn" She fumed.
"I'm not in the mood for your hn's Sasuke. Give me a fucking yes or no." She hissed. His eyes narrowed coldly.
"No." He replied nonchalantly and then turned back to his book.
"Well too bad because you are going to hear about it anyways."He looked back up at her blankly. No emotions present in his dark abysses. "So on top of getting hit on by some perverted jerk I was harassed by about three of your fangirls today. Karin was one of them and then the other who happened to be a patient hit me."
"Hn"
"Ugh this is your entire fault" She stormed up to him. She grabbed his shirt and lowered her head so she could stare him dead in the eyes.
"How is it my fault?"
"They are your fangirls. They won't leave me alone because I'm living here."
"That's not my fault."
Smack!
A hand instantly shot to a red cheek. Sasuke glared harshly at Sakura who seemed to not have noticed.
"Uggh you are such and insufferable jerk!" With that she stalked out of the room leaving an angry Sasuke to stare off after her.
Sakura blushed. He really wasn't the blame for any of it. In fact he was in innocent bystander in the entire mess. He could not control the havoc and hysteria caused by his fangirls; it just happened. Of course once realizing this Sakura apologized to him and made it up by cooking dinner for him. She tried her best to make it taste really good so that he might forget and forgive. It seemed to have worked because he actually ate dinner with her instead of hiding in his room or brooding over the events that had taken place.
Grasping the washcloth on the edge of the tub, Sakura began to scrub at her sink. Her muscles relaxed under the warm water. This was definitely what she needed. She sighed contently and continued to wash her body when a knock came to the door.
"What is it Sasuke-kun?" She sat up a little more. The water brushed up against the swell of her soft mounds. Reaching over Sakura pulled some of the bubbles towards her to cover her body some more.
"Are you almost done in there?" he grunted. She held back her giggle but she could not hold the smile that teased at her lips.
"No not really." She heard a drawn out sigh through the door and smiled wider.
"When will you be out?"
"Later" She said playfully, giggling when she heard a growl.
"Sakura…" He warned.
"What was that Sasuke-kun? I can't hear you?" A tingle of delight rode through her being. For some odd reason the idea of teasing and toying with him amused her. She giggled before submerging under the water. She stayed there for a few minutes when suddenly she heard the door open. Her head shot up from under the bubble covered water. She ran a hand through her wet hair, pushing it back. She blinked. "Sa-Sasuke, what are you doing?"
"Brushing my teeth," He said bluntly; a heartbreakingly sexy smirk toyed at the corner of his mouth as he looked back at her through thick lashes over his shoulder. She gapped at him, mouth suddenly dry. He was shirtless, clad in only a pair of low riding black pants. Her breath hitched. She knew she should be used to it by now seeing as she had noticed that Sasuke slept without a shirt on but she wasn't. His strong muscular body marred with scars from his battles made her weak. She gulped.
"Brush them later, I'm taking my bath."
"You're taking too long." She glared, her arms wrapping protectively around her chest in case the bubbles disintegrated. The urge to hold her knees tightly together overwhelmed her.
"Can't you brush them when I get out?" He shrugged.
"I want to go to bed now." Her eyes narrowed. She knew he was just messing with her now. He was trying to play her game and annoyingly enough-succeeding. She knew that eight o'clock was too early for Sasuke to go to bed.
"Stop messing with me you jerk. Get out!" She grabbed the nearest thing to her, which was a sponge and hurled it at him. He gracefully dodged it and looked back at her. She ducked her body under the water up to her collar bone fearing if the water moved too much it might expose her breasts to him. She flushed even more when he ignored her and turned to grab his tooth brush. "Get out Sasuke."
"Make me." It was a demand and a challenge balled up into one sensual sentence. Her knees quivered. Damn it. Damn him. Damn his stupid voice. Sakura looked up, shocked to see him looking at her through the mirror. His dark and mysterious eyes were watching her calmly, though she could see traces of amusement in his orbs. The heat rushed over her entire body. A hand gripped the tub for support, meanwhile the other grabbed at a shampoo bottle.
He caught it without any hassle. She glared. He smirked.
"That all you got, Sa-Ku-Ra?" Her eyes widened and his lips twitched. Oh that bastard. Even when he was annoying and messing with her, he still managed to make her insides squirm. Sakura growled. Two could play that game.
"Oh you want more ne Sasuke-kun?" He lifted an eyebrow. "How about you come over here and join me." He paused. His eyes flickered up to the mirror; she was giving him an inviting smile. Sasuke felt something rocked through his body. He turned his head to look at her.
"What?"
"You know so you can take another shower. If you don't come here I'll bring it to you." She smiled innocently although her eyes twinkled with mischief. His eyes narrowed but then he turned on the sink faucet, ignoring her completely. Just then something wet hit the back of his neck. Reaching back he pulled the wash cloth off of him. He lifted an eyebrow. Was this her way of bringing his shower to him? How pathetic.
Water began flying everywhere. The Uchiha whirled around. Sakura was smiling at him as she continued to splash water over at him, soaking his clean and dry clothing. He scowled and glared daggers at her.
"What do you think you are doing Sakura?"
"I told you, you should come to me or else I'd bring the shower to you." Water splashed against his face.
"Enough Sakura cut it out." She pouted, faking a sad look.
"What? Poor little Sasuke-kun can't take a little water?" She splashed again only to gasp. He was there before her in less than a second. He was hovering slightly over her body as he sat on his knees besides the tub. Strong calloused hands wrapped mercilessly around her petite wrists. Suddenly he pushed her hands under the water and held them there. As he did so, his wrists brushed against the sides of Sakura's waist. She gasped as if electrified and arched forwards. Her vision blurred. The room suddenly seemed hotter.
Sasuke tried to ignore the sensation zipping down his spine as he glared at into her eyes. They looked dazed, her face flushed and her lower lip trapped under her upper teeth. Sakura looked tempting. He shook his head and lowered his face towards her ear. He tried to ignore the way their cheeks brushed against one another or the way her mouth twitched towards his flesh. His breathing fanned her ear as he spoke.
"Stop it Sakura." She swallowed. Heaven have mercy on her soul. His voice had come out in a slightly husky but irritated whisper. He was so close, too close. Her senses were going on overdrive. He smelt wonderful, his tight grip around her wrists oddly enough did not bother her, and the heat from his naked chest was seeping marvelously into her.
"Sa-Sasuke…" Her voice came out in a shuddered breath. Her lips quivered; the urged to kiss his cheek, his exposed neck or his powerful shoulder rode her body like a tidal wave. Her fists tightened under the water. It was all too much. The water seemed to boil around her. Her head pounded. She felt his fingers move subtly against her skin. The small action sent a massive tremor through her body. Tightness formed in her belly. Sakura clamped her knees and legs tighter together. God help her. Suddenly the weight on her hands and wrists was gone and Sasuke was back at the sink.
Sakura blinked. She stared dizzily at his back, watching as the cords in his back shifted and twitched as he brushed his teeth. She shivered. Suddenly she caught his gaze in the mirror. She blushed and sank back down into the warm bath water. She ducked her face under the water just below her eyes to hide her blush. Closing her eyes she sighed and tried to forget the fact that he was standing so close.
After another minute went by, the water stopped. Sakura listened for Sasuke to leave the bathroom but heard no movement. Could he have left already? She was about to open her eyes when something wet dropped on her head. She lifted her head up and pulled the object off her hair. It was her wash cloth. She looked up just as Sasuke was leaving the bathroom. He paused at the door.
"You'll have to clean up all this water before you leave." He finally said before leaving and closing the door behind him. Sakura smiled. Maybe the bathroom and the odd things that occurred between them in it did bring them closer together…in some odd way or another. Sakura truly didn't know. She did know one thing though.
Her day had managed to do a complete 360 and oddly enough-despite the awkward moments- it was all thanks to Sasuke.
A/N: Well there you have it. I hope this chapter satisfies those who are reading this. And hopefully the next chapter will be better.
Speaking of the next chapter will be called: Christmas Tree?
Once again, enjoy and I'll try to update as soon as I can.
Ja ne!
-Sweet Madness-
