Chapter 4 is here! Hope you guys like!

Changing Emotions

Sakura and Sasuke were locked in a staring contest.

"What?" she broke the silence. She didn't like the way he was looking at her.

"Oh nothing" he said, still smiling.

She was taken aback by that smile. "I know you're planning something..."

His grin widened.

She glared with all him with all her ferocity. Which was a lot.

He shook his head and tsked, "You are quite different than when we were young. I feel as if I don't know you anymore."

"You never knew me to begin with!"

He looked back at her, but said nothing.

After a few moments, Sakura went back to focusing on her fruit. Sasuke, displeased that he had lost her attention, snatched the fruit from her hands, and took a bite out of it himself, rocking on his haunches as he did so.

Sakura's stomach grumbled. Sasuke took another bite. Another grumble, another bite.

Tears started rolling down Sakura's face, her emotional side getting to her. As much as she hated the Sasuke in front of her, she couldn't help but remember moments of the old Sasuke, the one that she loved. She was still a little shocked that her Sasuke could have turned into this benevolent man. Couldn't believe that he was treating her this way. Then again, he wasn't trying to kill her at least.

The worst part was that she couldn't even stand to turn around or walk away for privacy. She was a display for all to see, miserable and sobbing. I'm so weak...

Shit! Where had that thought come from? She had promised herself to never think like that again, yet the thought remained. Why did she always think like this when Sasuke was around.

"Sakura" he murmured, moving closer in front of her. She didn't even look up at him. That was a disrespect towards him. He roughly grabbed her chin in his hand, his face mere inches from hers.

"When I call your name you are to look at me."

"She still didn't look, her gaze stayed on the cave floor. Why give him the satisfaction? He was what made her weak, doing what he said wouldn't maker her any stronger.

"Sakura!"

Still no response, at least, not quite. Her eyes flicked to him for a second before returning to the floor.

He slammed her head into the stone, not enough to cause any permanent damage, but enough to make her black out for a moment. When she came to, he was in her face, his nose pressing against hers.

"Listen to what I say and do as I command."

Not up for an argument at the moment, she nodded her head. Which sent another wave of pain through her. Talk about a migraine. He smirked as she winced. Then frowned. Why did he suddenly feel bad? He looked closer at her, scrutinizing every feature, each was painted with pain.

He sighed and loosened his grip on her chin. Her eyes opened a crack, the tears flowing once again, her lips swollen with a pout. Why did she have to be so weak? He hated weakness.

Any yet, he wanted to taste those pouting lips. And Sasuke Uchiha always got what he wanted.

He bent closer, pressing his lips against hers, and, after a shocked gasp, she struggled. He wrapped himself around her, pinning her arms to the side of her body. Oddly enough, this pushed him further. So he ducked his tongue inside. When he felt the sting of teeth, he pulled away for an instant, before diving back in. He loved her taste. It was sweet and innocent... So good...

After a few moments, Sakura had stopped struggling, letting herself indulge a little. She knew she wanted to kiss him, always had. Even more, she had wanted him to kiss her. And now her wish was being fulfilled, even under such odd circumstances. But hey, beggars can't be choosers.

So, enjoying the dance, she pushed her tongue to his. For a moment, he went on as he had been, then stopped instantaneously. Inner Sakura groaned, she had been enjoying herself too. But now, it seemed, the fun was over.

Sasuke pulled back, stood up, and walked to the fire. He picked up the fruit he had left discarded there, and tossed it into Sakura's lap before leaving the cave altogether.

Sakura stared as he disappeared. Even after everything she still had her appetite, so she bit into the fruit, replaying in her mind the past moment of glory. She sighed, her first kiss had been way better than she imagined.

Another somewhat short chapter, I know. In the next, Itachi will enter the first stage of his plan...

Btw, I went from like 596 hits in one day (6/24/11) to 0 (6/25/11). Did fanfiction mess up or something? 'Cuz I think that's a bit unusual.

I'll have the next chapter out in a week or so!