Wow... it has definitely been awhile since I've updated this one... or anything for that matter...

I hope to write more now ... but I make no promises...

This excert as a Lemon in it. It didn't originally but I noticed this story is rated "M" and it still did not have one so ta-da...

This is the moment that Sasuke decided to come out about their relationship with Naruto...

I hope you like it...


Can't Lie Anymore

Sasuke looked up at the cloudless sky, hands in his pocket as he stood upon the balcony outside of Sakura's office at the hospital. They had been called to a meeting at the Hokage's office and he was waiting for her to finish her shift before they headed over there. When he first heard about the meeting he hadn't been sure what it was going to be about until that moment. Above him a hawk flew in large circles before giving its loud cries and moving on. A scowl crossed his face as he watched the messenger fly away.

Half an hour later they were nearing the Hokage's Tower, "So you think it's really about the exams?" she asked.

"Either that or a mission, no matter what, things about to get interesting." They hadn't had a decent mission in a few months and he was beginning to get bored but this was not what he had in mind. What made it worse was that even though he had no missions, Sakura still had work so they couldn't even spend that much time together. His eyes wondered over her form and he smiled. At seventeen there were only two things that occupied his mind for the most part of his days; the first was when he was going to get a chance to have a decent challenge in a fight, the second was when he would get to be alone with Sakura without the fear of interruptions.

They still were not public about their relationship, not that some of their friends didn't know, and he really didn't want to deal with the questioning glances so this left them very few moments alone together since Naruto was back in town. Sneaking into each other's room during the night had to stop after one morning the dope smelled her perfume on him even after he had gone home and done a quick change. Naruto was the last person they had wanted to find out about them. If he knew the whole village would know about it in seconds.

Once at the door Sakura knocked and they were let in to find that most of the teams were there. The meeting had gone by quickly and he had been right. The Chunin exams were to be held in the village once more and they were all chosen to help run it. This job included keeping the peace and entertaining the team Senseis.

Leaving the office it was Sakura who spoke first, "I don't know about you but I'm excited."

"Yeah, it should be interesting." He couldn't help but think back to their Chunin exam and everything that happened. His features fell and the painful memories, his heart feeling the anguish of those days again. He could feel his body tense and tighten, hands clenched into fists inside his pockets.

Suddenly he felt a slight pressure on one of his hands, looking over he saw that Sakura had stuck her hand into his pocket, her emerald eyes meeting his ebony ones, "Sorry," she pulled out his hand and began to exam it, "I forgot to check out your hand earlier, didn't I?" a smile on her lips, "Your place is closest, we can stop there and I can look it over."

He didn't pull away from her but a smile came to his lips; after all the time together they both had become accustomed to creating plausible excuses to use in public to be able to have physical contact. This just happened to be one of those moments. He pulled his other hand out of his pocket and made a move as if he was scratching at his chest above his heart, a scowl on his lips, "Yeah, whatever."

She smiled letting go of his hand and letting him lead the way, following a step behind him. It wasn't long till he opened the door and they were inside his place. As soon as the door shut he grabbed her body and thrust it against the door, his body hovering over hers, their eyes meeting briefly before he touched his lips to hers, releasing all his pent up energy and stress upon her.

Her arms wrapped around his form as his hands moved to cup her face, adding force to his movement as his tongue penetrated her parted lips. She responded by taking hold of his hips and pulling them closer to hers. He groaned in approval letting his hands travel through her hair, her scent intoxicating his senses. This is what he needed, her. He would always need her.

He looked over at the clock beside the bed and smiled. It was too late for her to leave which meant she would have to stay the night. It was the one positive thing about having her mother know the truth about them. She knew that if her daughter wasn't home, she was safe with him. Her bare form lay flush against his own, her head upon his chest as she traced figures into his skin with her fingers.

"Sasuke, if you don't want to work the exam I'm sure I can convince Sensei that you're needed elsewhere." Her voice was soft a low.

He sighed, "Don't worry about it. It's not like I have to administer that test or anything. I'm just supposed to walk around and look intimidating so no one causes trouble. Besides, with this and your work at the hospital, working the exam might be the only chance we get to see each other."

"Alright, if you say so but just remember," she moved to sit upon him, her body straddling his, "I'm here for you." Her eyes grew softer, "I know what you're thinking about and…" she laid herself down upon him, her face inches from him, "I hate to see you in pain." She kissed his lips and his body ignited once more.

It was several days later that he became tired of the whole scene altogether. He sat in a lounge area that was set up for the teachers of teams in the exam, a bottle of sake sitting on a table beside him. Swirling the content of his glass he didn't meet any of their eyes as those around him held a conversation he had no interest in. He had not seen Sakura since their night together and he was beginning to feel agitated.

"What are you smiling about?" he heard someone say. Looking up he noticed someone else had just come in and was standing across from him, a large, idiotic smile across his face.

He gave a soft laugh, still keeping his smile, "I just met a couple of angels at the hospital. Man, you should see them. I took one of my kids to get checked out and…" he gave a pleased sigh, "let's say I'm ready to take a hit or two just so they can put their hands on me."

"Whoa, are you serious?" one asked, leaning towards the man.

He shrugged, "One of them is currently unavailable, her man is the crazy blonde we met the other day," he smiled wider, "but the other one I believe is available and I'm thinking about how nice it would be to get out of the old cold barracks and into a warm bed and play doctor with her for the rest of my stay here."

Sasuke could feel his agitation growing, his grasp tightening on his glass.

"Hey, Uchiha," he looked up at the man, his smile now mischievous, "You know most of the girls working at the hospital, don't you?"

"Yeah." His annoyance clearly present in his tone.

The man did not take the hint, "What do you know of the pink haired one that works on the third floor." He shrugged again, "didn't get the chance to talk to her so I want to make sure she's not taken before I make my move. Hope to see her tomorrow at the exam."

His whole body tightened, an unknown feeling filled him and demanded to be released. He was close to snapping when he heard, "Hey, Sasuke, we need you over at the testing area really quick, do you mind?"

He looked behind him and saw Shikamaru standing in the doorway a serious look clouded his features. He stood and placed his glass on the table, "Looks like I'm needed, help yourselves to the rest of the sake." He moved calmly through the doorway and met with the lazy shinobi, "What do you need help with?"

He only motioned with his hand to follow him. Once they were away from the lounge area and out of ear shot of shinobi from other villages he stopped, pulled out a smoke and sat on the nearest bench.

"What did you need help with?" At this point he was looking for anything to distract him from going back and slicing up that idiot.

He looked up at him and let out the smoke from between his lips; it did a slow dance before disappearing in the wind, "I got nothin', just wanted to get you out of there before you caused another war by killing the guy." Sasuke only starred at him, meeting his eyes, "Look, I don't care why you keep it a secret and I really don't care, so you don't have to worry about me telling anyone. You just have to realize that until you claim her publicly, to every shinobi here she is free game."

"Hn, whatever." He walked past him and decided he really needed to hit something and soon.

The sun had gone down hours ago, his work out and training had done nothing to ease him as that idiot's words kept repeating through his mind. After leaving a message at the hospital for her he came home and waited. He was so frustrated he hadn't even bothered to fully change out of his training clothes but lay on the sofa in only his pants, staring at the ceiling. If he ever saw that idiot again he was going to – He didn't get a chance to finish his thought when he heard a desperate, panic knock on the door.

He walked over calmly and opened the door and there she stood, her hair was disheveled from the wind, her eyes lit up with concern and her chest heaved up and down as she tried to catch her breath, "Sasuke, what's wrong? I left as soon as I got your message, you said it was an emergence, are you okay?"

His hand reached out and he quickly pulled her in and shut the door without saying a word. It was second nature to hold her as soon as he could, as soon as they were alone his arms went around her form, pulling her close.

"Sasuke, what are you doing? What is wrong?" Her voice filled with confusion. He didn't answer her in words but in action as he kissed the nape of her neck, nipping and tasting her skin, leaving his mark so that others would know. She moaned softly before she pushed him away to meet his eyes, "Sasuke, please tell me you did not call me out of my shift for sex. What is wrong?" her voice filled with concern.

"I needed to see you." His voice rough and low, eyes staring into hers searching for understanding.

She sighed deeply before kissing his lips and smiling, "I've missed you too, but we can't do that today. I run testing tomorrow with Naruto; he's going to be able to tell." She paused in embarrassment, "He'll smell that we…"

"I don't care." He moved a hand down her form, "I want them to know." He wanted everyone who saw her to know. He found her neck once more and continued to taste her flesh, "You belong to me."

His hands found her waist and urged in closer to his which earned him a moan of approval and her hands moved around his neck, one running through his hair, silently pleading with him to continue. In a sudden motion he lifted her off the floor, her legs wrapped around his body, and he carried her to his room.

He dropped them both to the bed and finally broke their connection to breathe and look down at his blossom. That was right. She was his, she would always be his. His hand found the zipper of her top and pulled it down her form, letting it go he moved to her hip. She cried out when his hand found the junction between her legs and rubbed her through the fabric of her clothes. When she calmed again her voice came out in small whimpers, "are you sure, what about-." She gave a small cry.

He cut off her question with another nip to her flesh before he answered, "No one is taking you from me." His body trailed down hers, lips moving over the curve of her neck, pulling apart the fabric that blocked him from what he desired. The feeling of her was intoxicating and he would never get enough.

She felt soft and delicate beneath his fingers as they moved across her stomach; he had made quick work of the rest of her clothes and was now enjoying the feel of her skin. His hands traveled lower till he found the treasure he sought. She cried out, gripping the upper part of his other arm and the bed sheet in the other, as his fingers slipped inside the folds of her heated flesh. He met his lips with hers to silent her cries as he stroked her below, his fingers caressing the bud that lay within her.

"Sasuke, please don't tease me," she gasped out when he parted from her, eyes hazed, filled with lust, "I want…" her voice trailed off into a cry as he stroked her again.

He smiled down at her, "What, Sakura, you want what?" his menstruations never ceased even as she cried out, throwing her head back, nails digging into his arm. He loved it when she got like this and it pleased him even more that no one would ever see her like this but him. No one else would see her this vulnerable, this exposed. Still smiling he leaned in and whispered beside her ear, "Tell me."

Through clenched teeth she was able to utter one word, "You."

He gave a deep throaty laugh before removing himself from her and sitting up to look down at her. She groaned at the loss of him, her chest heaving, desperation in her eyes. There was no sight more beautiful than the one before him. Her pink locks haloed around her face as her emerald eyes begged for him, one hand reaching for him. His own hands found the hem of his pants and in quick motions he removed the only barrier that separated them.

Taking hold of both her wrist he moved over her, placing them above her head, pinning her to the bed. One hand held her wrists in place the other reached down and took her leg, lifting it over his shoulder, parting her legs for him, his hand stroking her soft skin is it traveled from around her ankle down to where they would be joined. He could feel her tremble, a smile on her lips as he positioned himself at her entrance.

Her body was warm and welcoming as he slowly thrust himself inside her. She was liquid fire around his length as he completed the connection, their bodies perfectly joined as if she had been made just for him. He could hear her whimper in delight as she looked up at him, her hips moving against him, pleading for more. Bracing his hand beside her head, the other still holding her wrists, he pulled out from her slightly before forcing himself back in.

Their bodies moved together, his thrusts gaining speed as she moved to meet him. The echoes of their passion filled the room, his need driving him onward. He looked down at her and it drove him mad to think that someone else had even thought of touching her. Mine. The word kept repeating in his head. Mine. His thrusts become more frantic. Mine. He leaned forward to taste of her skin again. Mine. He felt her wrist struggled against his grasp, begging to be free. Mine. He tightened his hold, and she cried in response at the injustice. Mine. She was at his mercy.

"Sasuke!" her cry brought him out of his thoughts, her body tightened around him, her back arched, pushing her form against his. She was close to her release but he wanted more.

He stopped his assault on her body and pulled out from her, she cried out from the loss again but did not get a chance to speak as he moved her up off the bed, releasing her wrists and pulling her to him, her back pressed against him chests. Without warning he took hold of her, one hand on her entrance the other cupped her breast, and impaled her once more in his shaft. He thrust deeper inside of her, his hand stoking her bud between two fingers.

She threw her head back, leaning in on his shoulder, her hands bracing herself in his thighs as she moved her hips as well. her body tightened around him once more, bringing him closer to his own release. She turned to face him, inviting him to kiss her; an invitation he was not about to turn down. Their lips met, silencing her as he toyed with her hardened peak with one hand and her bud with the other.

He was at his breaking point when suddenly her body stiffened and began to tremble, her cries muffled by his tongue dancing in her mouth. The feel of her walls incasing him, milking him pushed him over the edge causing him to empty himself deep within her. He broke their kiss and muffled his cries in her neck.

They both came down from their peaks slowly before they collapsed on the bed. He turned her around and pulled her close to him again. Both lying on their sides facing each other, he wrapped her in his arms, one hand stroking her hair as he listened to her drift off to sleep. They lay like this through the night, his mind reeling at what the next morning would bring.

The next morning Sasuke walked to the testing area with Sakura beside him. Knowing that many of the teachers were going to be there he was not about to let her out of his sight. Sakura had not been pleased with him when she found that he left marks on her neck and had used her medical jutsus to remove them, something about not wanting to set a bad example to the young shinobi in the room. So now he had to go in person and make sure that others knew she was his, besides, he had to there with her when that dope figured it out. When they arrived, he saw that Naruto and Hinata were already there, his arm protectively around the heiress, his eyes scanning the room.

"Hey, Naruto, Hinata!" she called out to them, her usual smile graced her lips.

"Hey Sakura, Sasuke!" the blonde smiled back as they got closer. "I was wondering when you were going to get here, I was about-." His nose twitched slightly and his eyes grew wide. Damn his fox sense of smell, he was almost as bad as Kiba.

Sakura must have noticed it as well, her hands took hold of Hinata's, "Hey, Hinata, I could really use some tea would you come with me to get some."

"Ah, sure." Her voice low and confused.

Sakura only smiled wider and took the heiress from the blondes grasp, "Will be right back." She called out as they walked out of the room.

Sasuke met Naruto's eyes and saw he had a mischievous grin upon his face, a small triumphant chuckle escaped through his teeth. He opened his mouth to speak when Sasuke reacted, placing his hand over the blonde's mouth and pushing him against the wall. Others in the room fell silent watching the scene. He had to do this quickly, leaning forward so that his mouth was by Naruto's ear, "I am going to release you but before I do that you need to promise me that you will not make a big deal about this, ok?"

Naruto nodded and Sasuke reluctantly removed his hand from his mouth, still keeping both of them against the wall. They waited till the others in the room continued with their tasks before the blonde finally spoke, his features serious, "So I take it you don't want anyone to know about what happened between you two?" his words laced with anger.

"It's nothing like that, dope. I just don't want you causing a scene." He stepped back, "We've been seeing each other for a while, just didn't want people prying into our business." Sasuke smiled, "But you are kind of slow, it seems like your one of the lasts ones to figure it out."

"What!" he exclaimed, "how could you keep this from me?"

Sasuke covered his mouth again and glared at him, "It might have something to do with your lack of volume control."

Pushing his hand away Naruto glared back, "Then why tell me now, and like this of all ways?"

Sasuke sighed, "I have me reasons." With that the girls returned, each with two cups of tea. He moved aside to allow the girls into their conversations.

"So, Naruto?" Sakura looked at him pleading, "are you okay with this. I mean, we didn't keep it from you to upset you or anything, it's just that…" her voice trailed off as she looked at Sasuke.

Naruto sighed and took the cup from Hinata, "I hate that you kept it from me but I guess its okay." He turned to look at Sasuke, "But if you hurt her Teme, you're going to answer to me."

They all laughed as a group and drank their tea as the more shinobi entered the room. It was getting to be that time for them to start and he had to report to Shikamaru about which station was his today. Sakura offered to walk him out when he saw out of the corner of his eye that same idiot from yesterday. His body clenched when their eyes met briefly. Sakura stood beside him oblivious to the man but aware of his sudden agitated state.

"Sasuke?" she pulled at his sleeve, bringing him out of his thoughts as he looked down at her.

As soon as he met her eyes his control snapped. Without a second thought, he cupped her face in one hand and pressed his lips to her. She immediately responded by parting her lips, her gasp on his shirt tightening. He pulled back slightly, inches from her face, knowing that if they continued like this in public they were really going to cause a scene. Her face was flush, cheeks the same color as her hair, and at this sight of her he couldn't help but smile triumphantly, "I'll see you later then."

With that he left, knowing that everyone there now knew that she was taken. He walked towards the lounge where he knew that lazy Shinobi would be. I guess he owed that man some thanks. He no longer had to keep her a secret, a weight lifted from him as he thought of all the fun they could have now that they had nothing to hide.


THank you for reading... I hope you enjoyed it.