Sakura released a yawn into the steamy air as she slipped a white bathrobe over her shoulders, the plush material stopping at her knees. She switched on the light before moving to each candle, blowing them out with soft puffs. She looked to the man who was facing his back to her, her emerald eyes admired the body that only minutes ago was entangled with hers.
"What do you want for dinner?" She asked her lover as she opened the door. A rush of cool air swept into the room causing her to shiver as she adjusted to the colder temperature. A pool of orange light filled their apartment as the sun had begun to set, their bath had gone for longer than the pair realized.
"We could just get take out?" Sasuke answered as he pulled a long sleeved black shirt over his toned physique.
Sakura scoffed, "you suggest take out every night! Though I could go for some dumplings..."
Sasuke moved towards the petite woman, his arms snaking around her waist as his lips moved to her ear. "How about I go get you some dumplings?"
"You're quite the gentle man," Sakura whispered as she placed two hands on his broad chest, her lips brushing against his neck. She placed place a kiss on the soft skin, earning a delighted purr from the man in front of her.
"Don't speak too soon," Sasuke chuckled against her ear, his hand slipped through the open V of her robe and cupped one of her perky breast. "I expect something in return when I get back."
Sakura's cheeks reddened during the contact. "Again?" She said breathlessly as she moved her body closer to his. She could never resist him, and he knew that.
"Yep," he said simply as his thumb brushed against a hard pink bud. "It's your fault for always looking so ravish-able."
Emerald eyes rolled slightly, "I haven't eaten all day so your offer of dumplings might appease me enough for such activities."
Sasuke grinned as he moved back until his face was close to hers. "I will fulfill any desire of yours my goddess," he teased.
Sakura giggled as she crossed her arms over her chest. "Well you better hurry!"
Sasuke smacked her behind as he past her in the doorway, a low chuckle escaping his lips as he did.
The pink haired medic relaxed into navy pillow propped against the eggshell wall and red sheets still tangled around the bed from this morning. She slid one side of her robe down, revealing her collarbone and crest of her breast. She didn't need to do anything with her legs that were already barely covered by the white material.
A smirk formed on her lips as she heard to the front door creak open and footsteps approaching the bedroom. The silver knob rattled as the door opened and Sasuke appeared holding a plastic bag, a grin formed across his features at the sight before him.
"Not going to eat first?" He quirked a brow as he placed the bag on the wooden desk by the door. His eyes not leaving Sakura's toned and barely clothed form as he did.
"I want dessert first," she giggled at her own joke.
Sasuke shook his head as he pulled the high collared black shirt over his shoulder and discarded it carelessly. Next came his pants that fell to the floor with a swoosh, leaving him in nothing but a pair of red boxers that matched their sheets.
Sakura eyed his slim yet muscular physique in awe, unable to believe it was all hers. It almost made her feel inadequate to the Uchiha. Her body was nice, with a tiny waist and curvy hips but Sasuke was in a whole other league. She would compare him to a god but she didn't want to inflate his ego any further.
Sasuke eyed the temptress and what she was offering as he stalked over to the bed. His eyes focusing on the skin between her collar bone and half revealed breast. He climbed on top of her, moving his hands over whatever pieces of smooth pale flesh were revealed as his lips moved to the skin of her collarbone.
She let a soft whimper escape her lips as Sasuke pulled the top of her robe off her shoulders and began to cup the warm mounds underneath. The more aroused he grew the rougher kisses and squeezes became. He attacked her neck small nips that earned him another held back moan. Much to the Uchiha's frustration Sakura was self conscious about moaning when they were intimate, that is one comparison where Ino was the winner as the blonde was overly vocal. The closets he got to a moan from her were brief whimpers that would fall deaf on untrained ears.
Sasuke eventually lowered his kisses until he had one of her pink buds clamped between his teeth, while his hand worked the breast being neglected.
Sakura could feel her cheeks become hot as tension began to build inside her. She knew Sasuke enjoyed taking his time, it was his way of teasing her. Biting her lip as she held back a moan she turned her head away, her body going limp as she was met with some unexpected.
A piece of bright yellow material was tucked tauntingly under Sasuke's pillow. Her hand shook slightly as she moved it from the sheets to the piece of yellow cotton. Her breath hitched as she eyed the cheap pair of panties that had been hidden under her boyfriends pillow. Her mind went blank and her body became limp as her world came to a stop. Sasuke didn't notice, his attention still firmly on the petite body beneath him.
The feeling of teeth biting into her soft mound of flesh brought Sakura back to reality. "Get off me," she said in a hoarse whisper a tears pooled in her eyes.
"What?" Sasuke said as he pulled away, resting on his legs. Surely he just heard her wrong?
His onyx eyes widened as he noticed the familiar yellow panties in his girlfriends hands. He tried to keep a straight face as anger washed over him, he should have expected Ino to pull a stunt like this. She had been pressuring him to leave Sakura for sometime now, he amused her with the notion but he never considered it for real.
A wave of guilt washed over him as tears began to stream down Sakura's pale cheeks and her breathing became heavy. "Sakura I-"
"Don't," she hissed as she threw the material into his face. "I know they're not mine because I wouldn't wear this hideous colour. So who do they belong to Sasuke?"
Sasuke ran a hand through his hair, what was he going to do? It wasn't just Sakura he had to deal with, if his infidelity got out he would have to deal with being judged by his family and peers. "I never meant it to go this far," he said remorsefully. "It just happened."
"Who?" She growled, her hands curling into tight fist. The murderous anger was clear on her usually gentle face. He had seen her angry, but not this angry.
Sasuke swallowed, he knew once he spoke his other lovers name he couldn't take it back. It was her best friend. They had both betrayed Sakura's trust.
"Ino."
Sakura looked at Sasuke with wide, confused eyes. "Ino," she repeated is a faint voice as her throat became dry. It didn't take long for the anger to return, her eyes still streaming with tears. "So you've been fucking my best friend," the words escaped her lips in a painful chuckle, like a sick joke was being played on her.
Sakura couldn't believe her luck, two relationship had just been crumbled within a few minutes. Two people she trusted and cherished had destroyed that and why? Did they love one another? Sakura began to think all her bonds were cursed, first Itachi leaves, she looses her father to a heart attack which results in her mum not wanting anything to do with her and now this.
"How long?" Her voice was cold as she moved from the bed towards the closet, pulling out a backpack and hastily filling it with her favorite items of clothes, make up and a family photo. and a old wristwatch that held a lot of sentimental value to the medic. She wondered what Itachi would say? She knew he wouldn't approve of Sasuke's behavior despite the love he had for his brother.
"A year."
"A year!" Sakura scoffed as the past year they had spent together suddenly began tainted by his infidelity.
"Ino told me the truth," Sasuke said as he stood too his feet, still in his boxers. He went to wipe away a tear, but she backed away. He grabbed her by the hair and pulled her face lose to his. "I know you were in love with Itachi."
"What the hell are you on about? You know I always loved you!" Sakura shouted as she unsuccessfully attempted to escape Sasuke's grip. Her body trembling with anger over his accusation. "Itachi was my sensei for fuck sake!"
Sasuke rested his forehead against her. A part of him knew it wasn't true but he needed something to justify his actions. Truthfully he did not know why he had continued to see Ino after that night he drank too much and made the big mistake. He moved his face away from hers, "you're the only woman I had been with, I guess I wanted to experience it with someone else."
SMACK
She left a small red hand print on his pale cheek. "Stop trying to think of fucking excuses! When it's already pretty simple, you're just a lying, cheating bastard!"
SMACK
Sakura starred in shock as she raised a hand to her now burning cheek, her lips parted slightly. Sasuke had never hit her before. She pushed against his chest until he let go of her hair.
Sasuke starred at the offending hand, he had never hit a woman before. "Sakura... I'm sorry," his voice was low as he raised his eyes to see the mark he had left on her skin and the continuous tears that flowed from her eyes. "I didn't mean to..."
She flinched as he raised his hand and gently rubbed her cheek, trying to soothe the irritated skin.
"Please don't go," Sasuke pleaded. "I know I fucked up but I promise to end things. I can change."
Sakura looked at him skeptically, as an internal battle raged on inside her on whether to stay or go. But the aching in her chest and knots in her stomach reminded her the pain would not go away quickly. And she knew the trust she once had would never fully return.
And then Tsunade's request from earlier today came to mind. She had a chance to escape this pain with a purpose, she could help her village from far away. She wouldn't have to worry about running into Ino or Sasuke. Deep down she knew there was little chance of her salvaging those relationships while being happy in the process.
Sakura looked at the moonlight that crept through their open window. If the house across from them wasn't vacant the occupants would have a full view of their fight. She brushed past Sasuke and pulled the white curtains shut. The white bathrobe still hanging loosely around her body.
"I don't feel well, I'm going to bed," she forced a smile as she turned to face Sasuke, tears still escaping the ducks of her eyes. She felt slightly sick as she removed the robe and slide under the red sheets and navy blanket, she couldn't help but imagine the disgusting acts Sasuke had committed with her best friend in their bed.
"Would you mind if I joined you?" Sasuke questioned as he flicked the light switch off. The moon which crept under the curtains provided enough light for him to find his way to the large bed.
"Sure," Sakura answered bluntly as the Uchiha crawled in bedside her.
Though she could feel the heat of his body, she was glad the Uchiha made no attempt at touching her. She had made up her mind, as soon as he fell asleep she would leave. She knew it wasn't the most dignified way to leave a former a lover but she wanted to avoid further tears and pleads for her to stay. And with her out of the picture Sasuke wouldn't have to sneak around with Ino, she thought bitterly.
Sakura wasn't sure how long she was starring at the growing patch of moonlight across their floor before soft snores began to escape Sasuke, assuring her he was asleep. Shifting into stealth mode she tiptoed across the soft carpet towards the bag she had packed earlier.
She dressed her naked form in a over-sized black shirt and grey shorts before slipping on her usual knee high boots. She flung one of the backpack straps over her shoulder as she headed for the door. She glanced back at Sasuke who was still sound asleep, his back to her.
Shedding a few more tears she exited the apartment they had shared for the past two years. No part of her wanting to turn back.
"Do you ever go home?" Sakura questioned with a smirk as she entered the Hokage's office. It was just past midnight and Tsunade was still at her desk, a pen in one hand and a sake bottle in the other.
Tsunade's caramel eyes took a second to scrutinize Sakura's appearance, it looked like she got dressed in the dark, her loose pink tresses were a mess, a backpack was flung over her shoulder and her eyes were red and swollen. Concern fell over the intoxicated Hokage, but she kept herself from prying. "Changed your mind?" She questioned simply.
Sakura sniffled slightly as she nodded. "I was wondering if we could make it a year and if it's going successfully, possibly longer? I could even travel around for a while."
It became clearer to Tsunade that Sakura was trying to escape something, with her broken voice and pleas to leave the village for an indefinite amount of time. "Sakura, you do realize what this mission may involve?" she questioned with a quirked brow.
"I don't care," Sakura replied with a shrug.
A smile formed across Tsunade's lips at her sudden attitude change, "you leave Wednesday morning."
"I was hoping to leave immediately," Sakura said sheepishly.
"Well if that's the case," Tsunade grabbed a thick brown envelope from the top draw of her desk, throwing it at Sakura. "That's your allowance for this month. It should be enough for you to set yourself up and once you start working we'll lower your budget to save the village money."
Sakura rolled her eyes at the last comment. "What if the club doesn't hire me?"
"This should have everything you want to know. Just make sure it stays confidential," Tsunade reached for another envelope, this one was larger and thinner. "As for getting the job, go in and ask. Make sure you're wearing something revealing. As you know the girls do extra services and the owner takes a percentage from their earnings so they hire as many attractive women as they can. If Jiraiya were here he'd be able to brief you better than me."
Sakura cringed at the thought of running into Jiraiya at a place like that, the older she got the less censored he became around her. Though she wasn't keen on the sexual nature of the mission it was a new challenge and a chance for to escape the situation with Sasuke and Ino. At the moment she wanted to loose herself in a new world, even if it was full of missing-nins.
"There shouldn't be much of a risk factor of your identity being discovered since you haven't been on the field for two years but if you get into any trouble send Katsuyu to me personally," Tsunade said as she stood up and placed her hands on her desk for support. "The only other person you can contact from Konoha is Kakashi Hatake, he will be delivering your budget and checking you're safe."
Sakura mentally groaned, why her exes former sensei of all people? She was grateful for the confidentiality around her mission considering how fast word travels through Konoha.
"Do you have any questions?" Tsunade asked before she took a long swig of sake. She placed the bottle back on the dark wood with a clunk as she walked to the front of her desk.
"I don't have any further questions," Sakura said with a fake smile, she was getting good at them.
A gasp escaped her lips when the female Sannin pulled her into a comforting hug. It was a rare sign of affection Tsunade only showed when drunk, and right now it was what the kunoichi needed. "If it becomes too much and you need to come home don't hesitate," the older woman whispered to her former student. She didn't doubt her abilities as a kunoichi but the mothering side of her kicked in whenever Sakura was involved and she could help but be protective. "Please keep safe."
"I'll be fine!" Sakura reassured her as their hug ended.
"You're dismissed," Tsunade sighed as she returned to her seated position, folding her arms on the desk.
"Thank you Lady Tsunade," Sakura bowed. "Please stay well."
"I will Sakura," Tsunade smiled at her words.
Sakura turned to leave when Tsunade regained her attention.
"Sakura, whatever happened with that Uchiha brat, don't punish yourself. Just move on." Tsunade called out as she returned the sake bottle to her lips.
She flashed the Hokage a appreciative nod as she opened the one of the doors. "See ya!" She called out.
Sakura inhaled and exhaled as step out of the Hokage tower into the cold night. She felt a strange calm wash over her as she began walking through the deserted street towards the village gate.
She stopped by her mothers house and left a brief goodbye note in her mailbox. It was nothing too personal since they had a strained relationship and she doubted her mother would have even noticed her absence. However she did feel a sting of guilt about not saying goodbye to Naruto and the others, but even if she did she wouldn't know what to tell them. However she knew what she would say and do to Ino... but she kept that dark thought to herself.
Sakura stood back as the gates opened for her and the guard gave her the all clear. She waved and thanked them as she left the confines of the village to her temporary life in Water Country.
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