Seducing Sasuke
Disclaimer: Naruto is © by Masashi Kishimoto.
A/N: This chapter contains citrus content. It is NOT a lemon. That will come soon but it might be in the next chapter.
Previously
Finally, he managed to force himself out of the water and dressed. He'd been away from camp too long and had to go back before his team killed each other or worse yet, Karin coming to look for him. Banishing Sakura from his head, he began to make his way back the way he came from. But little did he know is that she is closer than he thinks.
Chapter Three
Sakura was unable to sleep; her mind wandering every so often to Sasuke. Sleep cleverly evaded her as she sought solace in the world of dreams, where nothing was difficult. Every time she closes her, he's there, handsome as ever with his raven hair and dark eyes. She couldn't help but imagine what would happen if, when she found him, he refused to acknowledge her? What if she would have to resort to seducing him? She didn't want to think about that just yet, but her traitorous mind keeps returning to just that. She feels a blush creeping its way up her face by the direction of her thoughts were headed.
What would it feel like to have his lips on hers, their bodies wrapped in a passionate embrace? Their bodies pressed together. Sasuke kissing every inch of her body? What would it be like having him inside her as they join in the most intimate of ways? What would their lovemaking feel like, as she refused to think of it as just sex?
Frustrated with herself more so than her imaginings, Sakura decides to go out for a walk. Perhaps that would help her clear her mind. She knew that she shouldn't feel ashamed by her thoughts. Sex wasn't something to be ashamed of. She knew what it was; after all she was a medic. Not to mention all the romance books that she had borrowed from Ino.
Walking a short distance away from her camp, Sakura comes across a hot spring. Glad to have found it, she strips off her mission clothes and submerge her whole body in the soothing water. Coming up to the surface to breath, she washes off herself. There is a wall of rock that separates the spring into two parts.
Letting the warmth soothe her aching body, she rests against the wall. Her mind torn between her heart and her responsibilities as a Shinobi. This mission was proving to be a difficult one because so much was on the line. But whatever happens, Sakura knows it would be for the good of Konoha. Whatever problems this would cause her didn't matter.
'Sasuke, I wonder where you are right now?' Sakura thought 'Are you fine? Are you thinking of me as I have been thinking of you? Or have you forgotten me completely? I wish I could see you right now, if only for a moment.'
Sighing, Sakura closes her eyes, letting her mind conjure up the image of herself, in Sasuke's arms, feeling protected and loved in every way possible. Would Sasuke be gentle and loving, like she imagined he would be? She was thinking of when and not if. She had come this far and she wasn't about to give up now. She would do anything to achieve what she set her mind to. Sasuke was on her every thought. She needed to see him. Soon, they would be reunited, very soon. But what Sakura was unaware of is that she would see Sasuke sooner than she thought.
Neither Sasuke nor Sakura realized that they had been closer to one another than they thought. They both were at the exact same hot spring, separated by a wall, but united by something that was strong, a bond that has transcended even time and distance and was unbreakable.
Back at camp, Sasuke found Karin waiting for him. Suigetsu and Jugo had already gone to sleep. Suppressing a groan, Sasuke walked toward his tent. He was not in the mood to talk to her. All he wanted was to rest up so they could leave at first light. Karin had other ideas.
"Sasuke, you're back. I've been waiting for you. You took so long in getting back. I was just about to go look for you." Karin said, walking over to him and placing her hand on his shoulder. "Did you find a water source? I assume you did because your hair is still damp"
"Yes, I found it. There is a river that leads to a lake. There is also a hot spring nearby." He replied.
"A hot spring? Oh that sounds lovely. Now I really wish I had gone with you. We could have taken a moonlight swim, alone, in the wilderness. Don't you think so?"
"No, I don't. Damn it, Karin, how many times do I have to reject you until you understand that I am not interested. You are my teammate and nothing more. Get it through your head, once and for all. We are not together and never will be." Sasuke said in the coldest voice he could manage.
"But we could be. If only you gave me a chance."
"No. I am sorry but my answer is and always be no. I don't know what gave you the idea that I was interested in you, but the truth is, I am not. Now, please stop."
"Sasuke, I know that you must be tired, so I'll leave you alone for now, but sooner or later you will realize that I am right. I am the only logical choice for you. That is why you chose me on your team. That and because you find my abilities useful. Goodnight."
With that being said, Karin turned and walked to her tent, and crawled in but not before blowing a kiss in his direction. Sasuke stared at her tent for a moment then took a deep breath and went into the tent he shared with Jugo and Suigetsu. Seriously, couldn't Karin take a hint. If she kept this up, he might just end up strangling her. He closed his eyes and tried to sleep. They had a long day ahead of them tomorrow and they all needed to be well rested.
They were headed towards the direction of Konoha, hoping to gather clues to what Madara is up to. He had to rest and leave all thoughts of Sakura buried away. He had to concentrate. He had priorities. He had to find Madara Uchiha and finish what his brother started. He had to destroy him if it was the last thing he'd ever do. Finally, he managed to drift and let sleep take over.
The next morning, Sakura woke up, feeling well rested, despite the dreams that swarmed her. They were all about Sasuke. She sighed. This couldn't keep going. She had a mission to do. A mission that just might have very much to do with her dreams she had.
Smiling to herself, she crawled out of her sleeping bag and ate breakfast quickly before she started to pack her things. As soon as she had all her things gathered, she started again on her journey. She had to keep going if she was to find Sasuke. It didn't matter how long it took her, but she would look for him.
Feeling thirsty, she headed back to the river to get a drink and fill her canteen. At the river she took a long drink and splashed her face with the cool water. A branch snapping alerts her and she knows that she is not alone. She grabs a kunai from her pouch and looks around. For all she knew, it could be a wild animal or even a rogue. She could not let her guard down.
"Who is there? Show yourself!" she shouts, waiting. She slowly checks her surroundings. Suddenly she hears another noise and she sees four people approaching. When they were within view, she gasped, placing on hand on her mouth. She couldn't believe what she was seeing.
"Sasuke." She whispered.
"Hello, Sakura."
