Chapter 4

Sasuke frowned; ahead of him were Sakura and Naruto. They were retuning from a mission. Sakura had been sent out onto the field today because she was feeling restless. Both she and Naruto were feeling nostalgic about being together as a team again and were talking among each other, having given up trying to get Sasuke to join in.

Sasuke was feeling moody which was nothing unusual but what was making him upset was. So he hadn't expected to be the hero of the mission , like he always had been when they were younger, but at the same time he had been unpleasantly surprised to see not only Naruto could put up a better fight than him but also Sakura.

Sasuke's scowl only deepened he had not realized how far he feel behind he had gotten. Of course when Naruto and Sakura brought him back he acknowledged Naruto was better, beating Sasuke plain outright. He even noted Sakura was as good as he when she distracted his other three teammates at the time.

He knew he would have to do something about it, he couldn't stand being worse then Sakura. It never occurred to him, he who sold his soul to the snake because he couldn't get enough power on his own, might not be able to surpass the woman in front of him.

While he plotted of ways to get better, he was distracted, "Right Sasuke?" He looked up to see Naruto grinning at him and Sakura looking at him expectantly.

"I didn't hear the question what was it?" Sasuke's voice rumbled deep and husky inside his chest.

"I said, do you want to have dinner with me, Sakura and Ino?" Sasuke who was still out of it just nodded. Sakura's expression first was shocked then she scowled.

Naruto laughed, "What did I tell you! You have to pay now!" Sasuke frowned he didn't like the fact they would have made him go even if had said no.

When they got to the building where their rooms where Sakura told them, "Just wait here I'll get Ino." When she entered her and Ino's room, Ino was sitting reading something she put it down and Sakura said, "Ino, Sasuke and Naruto invited us to dinner."

Ino nodded, "Okay." She said, "But first." She pulled out a box and handed it to Sakura. She opened it and gasped, inside was a little silver heart shaped locket, Ino spoke again, "Open it."

Sakura did inside was a little picture of her and Ino kissing, "Ino! Wha-"

Ino cut her off, "I wanted to say sorry of accusing you of things you didn't do okay?" She pulled out the same locket out of her clothes, "I have one too. I'll help you put it one Sakura!" Sakura gave Ino the locket and turned around while Ino opened the clasp put it around Sakura's neck.

Sakura let her hair down and then pulled Ino out to Sasuke and Naruto and the three of them went and found a place that they could all agree on, they were settling down and getting there food, When Ino asked, "Who's paying?"

"Sakura." Naruto said, "She lost a bet." Ino Sasuke scowl and she wondered what the bet was but held the thought because there food came.

Sakura had just taken a bit of her food and started swallowing it when Sasuke said very causally, "So you and Ino are dating, right?" Sakura caught off guard tried inhaling air and ended up chocking. Ino sitting beside her slapped her on the back to dislodge the piece of food. Even through Sakura's blurry vision due to tears she could see Naruto glare at Sasuke.

"Damn it Sasuke!" Ino said after Sakura stopped choking, "If you knew did you have to say it now?!"

"Well…." Sasuke had a wicked grin on his face as Sakura drunk a glass of water. Naruto kicked Sasuke and they continued there meal.

When they finished they were going back to there rooms when Shikamaru and Choji found them. Choji said, "Remember we're going back to Konoha tomorrow, you should start packing." They all nodded and went back to there rooms to pack.

The party of team 10 and 7 were gazing at Godaime. Waiting for her to speak, they had just given her their report. She sighed looking old, "Well, that's good. The Kazekage got the help he requested for and you all got the experience you needed."

They all blinked at her not understanding she continued; "Now doubtless your wondering what I'm talking about. Well, I officially declare Sakura and Sasuke, legendary Sannin." Shock rippled through Sakura, Sasuke had the same emotionless expression as ever.

Naruto looked at the floor, "What about me?" he asked quietly.

"Naruto you're not a legendary Sannin because you going to be the sixth Hokage." It took a minute for the information to sink in then Naruto let out a whoop and kissed Sasuke not caring who saw. Sakura noticed that not one face registered shook with the kiss, and Sakura knew how obvious it was.

"Naruto stop that." Tsunade said after a few seconds of Naruto's hollering, "I'm announcing it tomorrow but you're not ready to be Hokage in your condition you'll be studying with me learning."

Now she turned to Sakura, "Sakura, because I'll be busy with Naruto for awhile I need you to do something for me." Sakura nodded, Tsunade-sama continued, "I want you to check in on the hospital if you aren't on a mission, now that your medical nin skills are most likely better than mine. Just in the morning to make sure the staff there is all right, if they have a patient that they could use some help with or are over burdened stay until they can manage on there own."

Sakura nodded, she would do anything to help Tsunade-sama out she was looking so worn down these days and there was only so much Shizune could do for her. The Hokage smiled, "You are all dismissed."

They were walking down the hall when Shikamaru spoke, "I knew it. You two don't try to hide it very well." Sasuke and Naruto turned there heads blushing.

"How many people know?" Sasuke asked.

"Oh they don't know but most of the guys were betting on it. I didn't it's too troublesome." They went outside and split up, Naruto and Sasuke to Naruto's house, were they virtually lived together but Sasuke had never actually moved all his things in.

Naruto opened the door, and sat down almost unable to contain his glee. "Congratulations, Naruto you have your dream in your grasp." He sounded a little glum; Naruto put his face close to Sasuke's.

"What's wrong Sasuke?" He asked

"N-n-nothing." Sasuke said, turning slightly red from Naruto's closeness.

"I know when something's wrong with you. I can't figure anything else out but I know you." Sasuke frowned he didn't like to think Naruto knew everything about him.

"Oh, really?" Sasuke said sarcastically, "Do you now."

"Yes, I never told you because I knew you would get all cocky like that." He replied evenly keeping one eye on Sasuke, "Are you upset because you think I'll be too busy?" Sasuke burned; it had been exactly what he had been thinking. "Ah, I nailed it didn't I? You're so easy to read once someone gets to know you."

Sasuke angered he grabbed Naruto and pressed him to the wall, "I'm so predictable am I?" He registered a small smirk on Naruto's face, he scowled and stuck his hands down Naruto's pants groping. Naruto flushed when Sasuke found what he was looking for.

"Well," He said "You're also predictable." covering Naruto's mouth with his own when a small moan exited his lover's throat. Naruto wrapped his arms around Sasuke, and started to nibble his collarbone. It was going to be a pleasant night.