AN: This chapter is rated M for adult language.

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO

Face to Face

"Oye teme! Let's go for some ramen, I'm hungry!"

"Tch, dobe you're always hungry."

"B-boys, st-stop arguing so much. Naruto-kun, Sasuke is right, you're always hungry."

"Don't encourage him Hinata-chan, you know how they get, they're like an old married couple"

"You're r-right Ayame-chan"

"Awwww, how cute." Standing on a roof I look down at my beloved teammates. Out in the open, walking to get lunch with their whores in tow. I take in my prey; they have grown.

Naruto has gotten taller and more muscular; he is still sporting his usual orange and black attire and still hasn't learnt to hide Kurama's immense chakra.

Sasuke is taller than Naruto, which must cause much conflict between the two of them. Of coarse Sasuke manages to get even more handsome, his dark hair a bit longer but still wild and untamed, his build leaner than Naruto's but is still muscular, he sill prefers those high necked shirts, this one is a dark grey with black combat pants and the Uchiha crest sitting proudly on his back.

Hinata is still annoyingly shy; I can see her blush from where I'm standing, and her hair as grown very long. Her breasts have gotten larger; how is that even possible? How does she keep herself upright? The civilian looks like, well, a civilian. There's not much to see where she is concerned.

They look so happy, Naruto and Hinata holding hands and smiling at each other, such devotion she has for him. I will break her first. Sasuke is also looking in high spirits, with his arms crossed over his toned chest, smirking at Naruto's antics, not a care in the world. I wonder if he still feels the same way about his dear brother, I can't sense his usual dark aura. It must be Naruto's doing, his uncanny ability to reach into the depths of someone's soul and turn them from their destructive paths; I wonder if he would try that shit with me when he realizes I am darkness incarnate, walking this earth with nothing but wicked thoughts and bad deeds waiting to be unleashed upon them. Oh well I can't have him corrupting Sasuke's path to darkness now can I.

I notice the shy looks Ayame keeps sending Sasuke. For a couple that has been together for a little more than five years, their interactions seem so innocent. They were broken up for some time, but that should only heighten the sexual tension. They behave as if they never..

"No fucking way. This is unbelievable"

They behave so innocently because that's exactly what they are. This doesn't make any sense, the night I saw them together, they were practically eating each other's faces.

"What's holding you back from crossing that final threshold into manhood Sasuke? Its not like she doesn't want you, her body language suggests otherwise, so the lack of intimacy is your doing."

I think back to the conversation I had with Ino, about him demanding if I new about his little girlfriend. I need to see them interact some more to determine how to proceed. A good ninja never goes into the battlefield half-assed.

Time to make my appearance. Silently jumping down a little way behind them before I let them notice me.

I decided to wear civilian clothes today; I want to appear as harmless as possible. I'm wearing a high waist black mini skirt that hugs my waist and flare out at the hips, a cropped burgundy long sleeved sweater, black thigh high socks and ankle boots with a slight heel, light make-up and my hair in a messy bun. I'm well aware of how I look, slightly innocent but still sexy. Taking a deep breath, ensuring all my sinister energy is well hidden; I release some of my chacka. Naruto is the first to feel my presence. Of course he would be first, he may be an idiot but his instincts are strong.

"Naruto-kun, is something w-wrong?"

"What is it dope, need to take a shit?"

"hummm?"

"No fucking way, Sakura?"

Sasuke's body stiffens upon hearing my name, you would swear it'd a death sentence. He picks up on my chakra and pales. " Sakura."

They all stop, backs still turned to me. I clutch my hands to my chest, paint on my sweetest smile and force an innocent blush to adorn my cheeks.

Naruto turns slowly; not believing it's really me. His blue eyes already shimmering with tears, they bulge when they notice my familiar pink hair and bright green eyes.

"SAKURA-CHAN! IT'S REALLY YOU! YOU'RE FINALLY BACK!" he turns fully, tears leaking from his eyes, brightest smile plastered on his face and his arms wide open, waiting for our embrace.

I run full tilt at him, allowing a few tears to leak from my eyes. I jump into his open arms and wrap my arms around his neck, my legs around his waist. He has grown, I feel his muscles bunch and strong arms encircling my small frame.

His face buries into my neck, breathing me in. We embrace like lovers to anyone looking at us. I smirk into his neck. I raise my head slowly to whisper in his ear, my voice dipped low, "did you miss me, Naruto?" he pulls his head to look into my eyes, my hands come up to hold the sides of his face, he closes his eyes and rests his forehead on mine, our noses brushing against each other.

"More than anything."

"I missed you too" I whisper and plant a chaste kiss on the corner of his lips. It's like no one else existed; just the two of us. We look up at each other again and he leans in and plants a sweet innocent kiss on my forehead.

I can feel Sasuke's eyes burning into my back as he stands on the sidelines witnessing our blatant display of affection. He has seen Naruto and I hug before and he knows we are close friends, what he does not get is why he is not the first to be greeted, why he is not the one being held with so much devotion. Something he has always gotten from me without question. I feel his anger and confusion; my dark energy picks it up easily. I ignore him and continue holding Naruto against me," you've gotten taller Naruto, must be all the ramen."

He lets out a hearty laugh, "believe it Sakura chan!"

He gives me a spin, my girlish giggles filling the air. I untangle my toned legs from his waist, but keep my arms around his neck. He pulls me tighter to his body, as if I would disappear on him again. I press myself impossibly closer to his, my hips subtly grinding into his. I press my face into his chest inhaling deeply.

"I missed this, you smell like home."

" Sakura-chan. I don't ever wanna let you go."

"Then don't"

"Don't leave me again, please." he says so quietly.

"I won't, I promise."

"S-Sakura-chan, w-w-welome home!" Our moment interrupted by the Hyuga bitch.

I stroke Naruto's cheek before stepping out of his arms and turn to Hinata. I pull her into and embrace, lifting her bodily of the ground as if she weighed nothing, the little display of my strength meant to intimidate, and spun her around, my skirt lifting in the wind letting glimpses of my curvaceous ass peek through.

Putting her down, her face flushed red from the excitement she gasped for breath. "Hehe, I f-forgot how s-strong you are Sakura-chan." Yes you did forget didn't you? I will remind you soon enough.

"it's nice to see you too Hinata!" fucking bitch.

I put her down and turn to Sasuke. His black eyes boring into mine, his body is so tense. I can hear the gears turning in his head; is she going to burst into tears? Is she going to attack? Is she going to burst into tears and attack? His reaching is to me seeing him with his little girlfriend is adorable.

I quickly cast a glance at her. Honestly, what have they been telling this poor girl? She is shaking. Her hand clutching tightly to Sasuke' shirt and sweating like a pig. Does she think I'm going to punch her out of her clothes?

I bet he's waiting for me to fling myself into his arms like an idiot. Not yet Sasuke, I know exactly what to do with you.

"Hi Sasuke, it's nice to see you to." I nod my head and offer a smile.

"Hun, welcome back Sakura." his eyes narrow at the lack of suffix attached to his name and lack of enthusiastic greeting, which is usually expected from me. No physical touches for you Sasuke-kun, if you want to feel my skin on yours, you will have to do so of your own free will.

Ignoring Sasuke again, I turn to Ayame, "Hi, I'm Sakura." I smile sweetly and extend my hand to shake hers in greeting. She stares at my hand before timidly grasping it to shake it. Her palms are sweaty and I could detect a tremble. Fear. So, she's not stupid. "It's nice to finally meet you to Sakura, I am Sasuke-kun's aahh aamm friend, Ayame. " She hesitates when she mentions her position is Sasuke's life.

"It's so nice to meet you to Ayame, I left so suddenly from the village, Sasuke must not have had to time to introduce us." I respond, rubbing the back of my neck in a Naruto-esque manner and smiling. Let's see if anyone takes the bait.

Nothing. He neither confirms nor denies; typical fucking Sasuke. I am glad to see him looking slightly uncomfortable though. Actually, they all are uncomfortable with our exchange. No one seems to want to comment on the sore spot I've touched. Still tiptoeing around my imagined weakness I see. Tch, they're only just digging themselves a deeper grave.

"W-when did you get back?"

Typical Hinata; attempting to diffuse the awkwardness.

"Late last night, I already reported in with Tsunade. She gave me some days off before she places me back in the field. She told me you guys are ANBU now, congratulations."

"Hehe, thanks Sakura-chan"

"Hun"

"Maybe I'll get promoted and join you guys there..hehe"

"ANBU missions are vey dangerous Sakura, Naruto and I will not always be there to save you."

"Oh Sasuke, you have not seen or heard from me in five years, what makes you think I need you or anyone to save me?"

"Don't listen to the teme Sakura-chan, he's just being a sour pus."

"Ok Naruto, well I'll see you guys were busy so I'll see you around sometime I guess." I say with a sad smile.

"What! I just saw you Sakura-chan, we need to catch up! We were just going to get some ramen. Come on let's go dattabayo!"

"I don't wanna intrude on anything."

"You're not." interesting that Sasuke is the one to answer, he usually just tolerates my presence not seek it out. I look towards his 'friend' and notice her frown.

"You're not on a double date or anything?"

"I told you, Aymae and I are jus..."

"Sasuke, on a scale of 1 to 10, how stupid do you think I am?" I ask with a smile. I could hear a pin drop from the dead silence that followed my weighted question. I would not be made a fool of, not again, not ever. Not receiving an answer I continue.

"Well, you must think me extremely unintelligent if you think I'm going to believe that bullshit. My status as a ninja was not handed to me ya'know."

"Saku.."

I turn my head sharply and gave Naruto a deadly glare, daring him to finish his sentence. He would not be defending him, not today. Turning my head slowly back to Sasuke, I stare deep into his eyes, challenging him to deify me.

Aymae looks like she needs a change of underwear from the murderous energy choking the air around us. You sure know how to pick them Sasuke. After a few tense seconds Sasuke sighs in defeat.

"You're right, my apologies. We are, were together, not just as friends for some time now." so they have a rocky relationship.

"I accept your apology for insulting my intelligence, but I think you should apologize to your girlfriend for implying that she is less than who she is in your exalted life Sasuke Uchiha." I say to him with a harsh tone he has never received from me.

His eyebrows frown with anger at my blatant insult to his integrity. I mean, who would dare question the almighty Sasuke Uchiha?

"Oh, Sakura-san, it's ok really, please don't be angry with him" Ayame says, trying to defuse the tense energy.

"Do not allow him to walk all over you like that Ayame, you should know your worth." I state, my eyes still locked with his. Ohh, I have struck a nerve. I look over to Ayame, she let go of Sasuke's shirt and her posture is more confident, her eyes flash with approval at my words.

" I think I should go.. "

" Sakura-chan, come on! "Naruto whines

"Sakura-san, please join us, I would love to get to know you better." gotcha.

Putting my innocent facade back on, I hold my hands behind my back and swayed back and forth like a kid with a mischievous smile.

"Hummm, only if Naruto gives me a piggy back ride!" I say with a giggle.

He immediately comes up to me and stoops a bit for me to hop on.

"Your chariot awaits fair princess dattabayo!"

I jump onto his waiting back and wrap my legs around him again, my chin resting on his shoulder. I take this opportunity to give him a little peck on his whiskered cheek. He grasps my thighs and hoists me up higher, my short skirt fluttering against his hands, which now rest a light distance from my ass.

"To Ichiraku's my strong handsome prince!"

I yell from my perch on his back. My sharp eyes catch the light frown on Hinata's angelic face as Naruto runs off with me, leaving her and everyone else behind.

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AN: Hey everyone, I hoped you enjoyed this chapter. I know it's moving a bit slow but just bare with me, it's necessary. I have been reading through my reviews and it seems a lot of you guys want a POV from Sasuke. I have a couple of chapters in mind where his perspective would make to story much more interesting I think.

I just want everyone to keep in mind that this is Sakura's story. Also, with regards to the 'spells' that is mentioned, I'm going to be including a bit more, just figuring out how to use it without writing something that resembles a real spell (you know what I mean?)

Thank you so much for the reviews on this story, It has helped me a lot and keep reviewing, I love hearing your thoughts and what you think is going to go down, I would especially love to hear your thoughts on how Sakura dealt with meeting Team 7.

Also, the next chapter is not done so I'm not sure if I'll be posting tomorrow. Until next time, Bye!