Koneko101- OMG, I'M SOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY!!! I had writers block and a lot of other crap. I'll try to be a faithful once a year updater! haha jk, I'll try to be better. Promise. But on an annoyed note, to the dude who said I'm the most negectful on my stories, I've read stories that are left on cliffhangers for over 2 years! HA!!! Ahem, sorry, needed a moment. Enjoy! Oh, and the Rin that's the secretary is NOT Kakashi's teammate! She won't really be in this story since I don't know much about her. My Rin is more Ami like in attitude toward Sasuke, but a little less bitchy to Sakura. K? YAY, HERE WE GO!

Oh, I keep forgetting this.

Disclaimer - I DON'T OWN NARUTO!!! If I did, I'd so be rich right now. Sadly, no where close.

Chapter 6

It had been almost two weeks since they became partners. On one of the few days they had no missions, Sakura was happily enjoying a wonderful time of being pampered by hot men. Ha, in her dreams maybe. She was currently in her office, finishing up some paperwork while Tenten sat on the floor polishing her weapons. "Hey Tennie, where are the guys? It's been almost a whole hour without our 'babysitters'." Sakura mused, shoving some stuff into the file cabinet. Rin could always straighten it later.

Glancing up, Tenten hummed slightly in thought. It was true, ever since THAT night the boys had never left them alone for more than an hour. "I dunno, maybe they went out to get food? Since it's almost lunch, and getting food enough for YOU will be a task in itself." she said with a smirk. Rolling her eyes, Sakura stretched before slumping on the desk. "I'm tired, we need to go get coffee. Oh, or a vanilla bean frappuchino! Those are always good." she mused sleepily. "I never though I would say this, but you need some caffeine in you, Saku." Twitching, she glared at the amused Sasuke. 'Why does he keep calling me that?!?' she seethed, remembering how she got the nickname.

Flashback

"Sakura." She twitched. What the hell, let sleeping women lye! "Sakuraaaa." She groaned and hid under her pillow. "Sakura, get up before I make you. ... Actually, maybe you should stay in bed." That got her up. Shooting out of bed, she glared at Sasuke, wanting to punch the smirk off his face. Gaara had moved the two boys into their apartment, saying it would be better for communication purposes. In other words, he didn't want to pay for an apartment for them as well. 'Cheap Panda-chan.' she thought. Ever since, Sasuke always found a way to get into her room. He never tried anything, but he wouldn't LEAVE!

"Sasuke, you better have a good reason for waking me up at..." she took a quick glance at the clock." 6 FREAKIN' 30!!!" she hissed. Sighing slightly, he hauled her over his shoulder and out her window, ignoring her shrieks of protest. Leaping onto the roof, he plopped down and pulled her onto his lap. "Sasuke, what the hell?!?!" Nudging her head forward, she looked and gasped. The sun was just starting to rise, a gold hue across the black night. He smirked at her captivated gaze. "I thought you'd like it." he mumbled. "Sasu, it's beautiful." she breathed.

Blinking, he quirked an eyebrow at her. "Sasu?" he asked, amused. Blushing, she turned away from him. "Uhhhh it just...ummmm... slipped out, yeah." she muttered. Smirking, he buried his face in her hair, inhaling her scent. "Well, I guess I just get to call you Saku from now on." She gaped up at him. "What??!! WHY?" she whined. He just shrugged. "No reason." He peered an eye at her, smirking. "Saku." Her punch sent him to the ground. He managed to land on his back.

End Flashback

"Ok, their here. Get any food?" she asked eagerly. Nodding, he dropped some take out on her desk. Opening a carton, she happily broke some chopsticks and ate. "Sakura, you want a plate?" Tenten asked. Shaking her head, she continued eating her orange chicken and rice. Things were quiet for about 5 minutes before Rin came in. "Sakura, Tenten, Gaara wants you. OH, hi Sasuke! Fancy seeing you here." she purred, sliding up to him. "It must be fate that we should meet! See, you ARE destined to be with me!" she gushed. He shoved her off before following the others out the door. Sakura grinned as she ran ahead. "Race ya, Tennie!" Said girl grinned before racing after her.

The boys jogged after them, but sped forward when they heard a crash. Rushing in, both blinked at what they saw. Sakura and Tenten were sprawled on the floor, Gaara's door near them. "Diiiiiiiiiizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzyyyyy." both girls moaned, swirly eyed. Gaara sat at his desk, trying not to lash out with his sand. Tenten sat up, rubbing her head. "Wow, now I really have to say sorry about your little door." she said nervously. He stared at her blankly, making her shiver. "I want that fixed. Now, on to business. You both know of the legendary Sannin, correct?" At their nods, he continued. "As you know, the one called Orochimaru was the snake sannin. He thrives by taking over the bodies of others when his current one becomes useless. Thus, immortaility.

Recently, he sent one of his henchman to start looking for a new host for him. The man is Kabuto. He has been scoping around lately, and needs to be brought in for questioning. There is not a time limit for this mission, however, you must do this as quickly as possible. If we want to finally get rid of him, we need to get Kabuto before a new host is found. You will get more instructions later from Kiba, who will bring them to you along with your current vehicle. Dismissed." They all nodded, although only Neji and Gaara noticed how Sasuke tensed up.

Leaving the building, Neji and Tenten went to the local gym while Sasuke and Sakura went home. Once they got there, Sakura immediaetly fell on the couch. "Well, this oughta be fun. Think this mission'll be interesting?" she asked. He shrugged before pressing his mouth on hers. Squeaking, she moaned as she relaxed. This had become a daily thing. He would kiss her, then things would usually lead to a heated make out session. But for some reason, he never tried to go beyond that. Pulling up slightly, she gasped as he attacked her neck. "Sakura, I need to ask you something." he breathed. She glanced down at him, showing she was listening.

Sitting up, he lifted her wrist to his mouth. Kissing the pulse, he started speaking. "My people always mark the wrist of their wanted mates, to show they are being courted and are untouchable." He ran his teeth over her wrist, making her shiver. "Let me court you, love. I'm sick of human courting." She raised an eyebrow, how was kissing courting a girl? "Please, Sakura, I know you feel something for me. Let me court you in the way of MY people." he pleaded. She bit her lip as she stared up at him.

It was true, she DID feel something for him. And it terrified her. She had never felt like this before, but she couldn't say she disliked it completely. Nodding slightly, she gasped as he licked her wrist. His teeth lengthened, and she cried out slightly as they sunk into her wrist. Lapping up the blood, he nuzzled her hand. "When do I move into your room?" She blanched. "WHAT?!" He grinned slightly. "In order for this mark to ward others away, we need to touch for a few hours a day. I can either sleep in your bed or hold you all day. Your choice." he said. Scowling, she huffed while turning away. Her glare softened when he kissed her temple. "I won't pressure you, Sakura. I promise." Smiling softly, she kissed him gently. Maybe this would work out after all.

Koneko101 - Ok, crappy, I know. And on the frappuchino, that was mine. I love those things, and I've been craving one all day! Anyway, sorry if it was horrible. I'll try to make the next chapter better. And I tried to make this longer, I did, but I need the next stuff for a seperate chapter. And I promise, some Neji/Tenten is coming up. Later! 333 me!