Author's note: Hello guys! This chapter was a challenge to translate because there are some thing that I believe only exist in Brazil. Nearing the end of the chapter, Sasuke and Sakura face a problem while riding a bus. I'm not sure how public transportation is in your countries, so I'm not sure about the names of the specific professions related to it. If you have difficulties while reading this, check the notes in the end in which I'll explain everything.
Chapter 7. Blossoming Emotions
A week later and Sakura still wasn't used to being together with Sasuke. Being together because Sasuke didn't properly asked her to be his girlfriend and Sakura was afraid to jump to conclusions all too soon. What if it wasn't really a relationship? Well, it was true that Sakura had become the center of Sasuke's attention, but it still felt weird for her; maybe she had been so used to the guy's indifference that now it was difficult to get used to all that love all of a sudden. The worst part was not being sure how to act near him. Very often Sakura was afraid of doing something he wouldn't like, like hugging him in public, for example.
On the other hand Sasuke didn't understand Sakura's strange behavior. All that he really wanted was more time to spend with her, but their studies consumed a lot of time. But at least on Sundays they agreed to spend all the day together. He was also getting used to the idea of being together with her. It was not bad, he loved it already. Sakura was really affectionate and her kisses were damn good. There was also that sparkle on her eyes every time she looked at him. Oh, how he liked to look into her eyes! Now his clothes would smell like her in the end of the day and that would make him want to have her scent on his bed sheets and pillow as well, even though it was too soon to think about something like that.
More often than not, Sasuke would surprise Sakura hugging her from behind, yet she was still afraid of doing anything bolder; however Sasuke didn't seem bothered by her shy attempts. What the girl would probably never know, and what Sasuke would probably never admit, was that he liked her spontaneous hugs and kisses. Definitely he was already addicted to her.
And that brings us all to where he was that Sunday. He was waiting for Sakura in the same place they shared their first kiss: the north gate. Hands in his pockets, his head leaning against the wall, he reflected on what had been her last week. A few days ago, there he was running, literally, behind a girl he had never seen as more than a friend, but suddenly could no longer imagine himself without. And now he wanted to ensure she remained with him.
Saying that Sakura was nervous was barely true. The girl looked like a walking bag of nerves while driving to the agreed place. That would be the first time the two would go out together and she was not sure what to expect.
Sakura jogged a little to arrive on time and saw him leaning against the wall watching the sky of late afternoon looking like Shikamaru. The girl started to walk slowly again. She wanted to get close to him before he knew her presence. However, Sasuke's privileged field of vision denounced her still in a good distance from him.
"Damn it…" Thought Sakura and soon after melting with his smirk.
Sasuke waited for her to come closer to him and then very quickly he grabbed her waist with his left hand and ran his right hand up from her back until her neck, bringing her closer so that he could kiss her. And it was Sakura favorite kiss, that one hot and breathtaking. She already knew that Sasuke only kissed like that when no one was around; pretty rare occasion. Taking her by the hand he led her to the stop where they would wait for the bus. Sakura asked what they would do and Sasuke replied that they would decide when they reached the city itself. The girl raised an eyebrow, but said nothing. They came across a mall and Sasuke wanted to enter it. Sakura followed behind him watching the stores, a little distracted until she was stopped by him. She looked a little confused and in response, he asked if she didn't like to give him her hand to walk together. Sakura blushed as she tried to answer.
"I… I don't know if I'm allowed to…"
Sasuke raised an eyebrow as he thought that was foolish.
"You allowed everything you want." He signaled and reached out his hand to her.
Sakura smiled as she held his hand and they walked around together. They saw a few more stores until Sasuke decided to enter one. That store made Sakura's heart beat race. He had pulled her to a jewelry store.
"Oh my God…" Sakura repeated mentally while Sasuke looked at the shopping windows of a nearby counter. When he moved to another counter an old little man with white hair approached him and offered help. Sakura decided to intervene but then Sasuke had already seen the man, and just to increase the girl's nervousness she saw him point at several silver rings. Would they be what she thought? The man took the lot and placed it on the counter so they could have a better view. With his famous smirk on his face, Sasuke signaled:
"Choose. What you like more."
Sakura almost choked while trying to master their trembling hands to signal rightly.
"Do you want us to use a commitment ring?"
Sasuke nodded.
"Choose." He repeated.
Neither of them realized that the old man looked at them strangely; after all they were talking by signs. Sakura was absorbed in her quest to find the most perfect pair of rings and Sasuke watched her. Until she found a model that pleased both. Once Sasuke also said he also liked it, Sakura took the liberty of addressing the gentleman who was a salesman of that store.
"How much is this pair?" She asked without realizing the fact that the old man had raised his eyebrows in surprise that she had spoken aloud. He was thinking that the two were mute, or deaf, or God-knows-what.
The salesman told her the price, which was very expensive, and after a short pause he asked. "What's the boy's problem?"
Sakura turned her attention from Sasuke to the old man at that question. He was watching Sasuke who remained distracted by the pair of rings in their hands.
"He doesn't have a 'problem'." She answered trying not to be too rude. "He is deaf."
"Hum…" was the answer. "I see. He is a deaf-mute and you're normal. Interesting couple."
All right. A vein just popped on Sakura's forehead.
"What? He is not deaf-mute. He is just deaf, don't add another impairment that he doesn't have! Saying I am normal is the same that saying he is not. But he is! I'm just a listener. Period!"
The old man raised his hands defensively.
"Calm down lady. That's not what I meant ..."
"But you did it anyway!" Sakura had her attention averted back to Sasuke when she felt him poke her shoulder. By looking at him, she realized that the boy had no idea what was happening, not even realized that something was going on. Sasuke signaled what he wanted to the girl that even reluctant interpreted what he had said.
"He wants to know how long it takes to engrave our names on it…"
The old man adjusted his glasses on his face before answering:
"If you decide for this pair here, it will take about two hours."
Sakura interpreted the speech of the old man to Sasuke. The boy looked at his watch and thought for a moment. Then he agreed giving the pair to the salesman. Sakura handed the paper with the information to be engraved, the man nodded and handed her a card of the store. Soon after she pulled Sasuke out of that place, still very annoyed with the ignorance of the seller. Sasuke gave her a confused look as they reached the hall.
"Sasuke, will you really buy that?"
The boy frowned.
"Yes. Why? You not like it?"
Sakura blushed.
"It's just that… I liked. But that pair is too expensive… And… I don't have money for them…"
"You not pay. I not let you."
"But…"
Sasuke grabbed Sakura's hands whose eyes widened as she realized he had done that to kind of shut her up. He held the hands of the girl and then pulled her to himself ending up kissing her tenderly, without caring for being in the middle of a mall aisle. It was not in his plans to let her argue and not in hers to let him know the ignorant comments of the man in the store. Sakura noticed by the serenity of the boy who was looking at her in silence, that the same deafness that caused the strangeness and prejudice was the same one that protected him from the evil of the world. It was then that she decided, she would do everything for him. Everything to protect him, to help him and make him happy.
"Movies?" Sakura asked in sign to check.
Sasuke nodded. It was where he wanted to go. According to what the boy had said, they would have time to watch a movie and then catch the rings ready. Until that moment it had never occurred to Sakura it was obvious that Sasuke could go to the movies, as long as the film was subtitled. The girl smiled and nodded. Since she started dating Sasuke, the girl had gone through several new experiences, this would be one more and she was eager to find out how it would be.
A child. This was the definition of Sakura for Sasuke watching the film. He struggled to keep up with the subtitles, which sometimes were displayed too fast, super concentrated like a child playing their favorite video game, barely blinking. Sakura even thought that couples usually go to the movies more to make out, but Sasuke was actually watching the movie carefully, although from time to time he would gently rub her hand that had his fingers entwined with his. Once or twice he asked things Sakura when he didn't quite understand what had happened. She smiled and explained gaining from him several new facial expressions of surprise, understanding, fun-she did not even know he could do; Sasuke was always so serious ...
It was then that Sakura realized that take him to the movies was great. The loud, the speakers that made the place shake and the huge screen were good stimulants for him and the boy even seemed to be having more fun than everyone in the room. Sakura paid more attention to him than the movie. The more she learned about him, the more she was fascinated by that boy. Even the most ordinary experiences gained new meaning to her and were new reasons to smile. There was not one day that she did not learn sign new or some new feature of the deaf. She was still adapting to them, but she loved to learn new things, even getting a little uncomfortable at times. Sasuke was still teaching her JSL, but now with much more affection, one or two signs between a kiss and another.
Only then Sasuke realized that Sakura was staring at him for a long time. He turned his attention to her, a questioning eyebrow raised. Why was she looking at him and not at the screen? Sakura smiled, that smile he loved so much. Sasuke gave up watching the end of the movie and decided to kiss his girlfriend, so beautiful smiling like that. It was impossible to resist ... So he did.
Besides the kiss, Sakura felt his hands going through her belly and involving her waist as hers walked the path of his neck to his nape. Sakura was still out of the planet every time Sasuke kissed her that way. She got shivers on her skin when suddenly the girl felt a light bite on her lower lip; some goose bumps followed the process. She eventually pulled away a little bit, even unintentionally. Sasuke opened his eyes without moving away or taking his hands off her. He stared into her eyes. The girl looked back at almost lose her breath again. Sasuke looked serious as ever, but the warmth in his eyes was evident. And definitely, it was way too sexy. The boy leaned again to her and Sakura expected to feel his lips on hers again, but he decided to kiss her neck. The girl even thought that now she would faint.
It was in these moments that Sakura thought how lucky she was for being with Sasuke, mainly because the girl suffered from a lack of self esteem. Sakura didn't consider herself ugly, neither pretty as well. She was not as full-bodied (aka: hot) as Ino and was small and thin, but even had a potbelly, she wasn't totally skinny. She also did not have a big bust like Hinata to compensate, nor was athletic as Tenten. She was the normal one of group, maybe even a little dull. But it was not so that Sasuke thought. The girls think they need to fit the standards of the catwalks to be beautiful, but each boy has a different standard and Sakura was perfectly just the way Sasuke liked. He did not enjoy very tall girls with gorgeous body like Ino. Also had no interest in very large breasts, the average was better and an athletic body also didn't hold his attention. Sasuke loved the pink color of her hair and the way she fit perfectly in his arms for being shorter and smaller. She was perfect. But mostly, she had won his heart when she had done everything to understand him. Perfect outside and inside.
Boy and girl went back to pick the rings up and Sakura didn't even talked to the old man. Sasuke took the small red velvet box and pocketed it instead of opening it so that the two could start to wear the pair. The girl would still have another surprise: Sasuke made the payment in cash. Sakura had to hold her own chin to prevent it for falling onto the floor. She had never stopped to think about the bank account of her newly acquired boyfriend, but apparently it should be richer than she could have imagined. Sasuke led out to the store and shopping without realizing that she was kinda distracted, still thinking of the sum he had just spend. Not to mention that he had not let her pay her ticket of the film and nor even the strawberry smoothie that she was drinking at that moment. At first, Sakura protested a bit, even though it was chivalry, the girl didn't like to generate expenses to anyone. Although, apparently, she didn't need to worry with his expenses…
Upon returning home, an unusual situation. The couple got on the bus passing in front of the campus and Sakura went ahead of him. The girl passed her e-ticket at the turnstile[1] to pay her passage and kept walking in search of two seats available. But it was only as she sat that she realized Sasuke had not yet passed the turnstile. Soon, Sakura realized what the problem was. Being deaf, Sasuke had gratuity transport through an special electronic ticket that needed to be validated by the collector[2]. And the collector of that bus was in a very excited conversation on a cell phone with a friend and to top it off sitting with her back to the turnstile. Sasuke had already passed his card, but he needed her own card to liberate him and the woman had not even noticed his presence there. The boy watched her as he tried to decide whether or not to poke her, but before he could take any decision, his girlfriend was already solving the problem ... Sakura approached the collector and poked her arm.
"Excuse me?" Said the girl not too politely.
The woman glared at the girl.
"Just a minute…" She said to the person on the phone. "I've got a problem here. I'll call you later." She closed the cell phone and stared at Sakura. "What?"
"Don't you pay attention to your job? Can't you see he is waiting for you to pass?"
The collector turned her torso, still seated on her seat, and saw Sasuke; electronic card in hands and a questioning expression.
"Why don't you go ahead?" She asked him who raised his brows. She has spoken too fast for him to read her lips. The boy also had no idea what Sakura was saying, angry like that, to the woman. The rosy intervened again:
"Because his card is special, you need to confirm it."
The collector turned again to Sasuke.
"Special?" Without any ceremony, she took the card from him. "Why do you have a special ticket? You are neither handicapped nor old..." She said looking at the card, probably wondering if it was authentic.
"He is deaf." Sakura said.
"Oh." Said the woman simply. Passed his card, handed it back and liberated the boy's passage, then immediately returned her attention to the phone again.
Sakura still wanted to protest against the lack of politeness of the woman who didn't even bother to apologize for the mistake. Sasuke noticed she still wanted to continue the argument and quickly took her arm and led her to the back of the bus which was still empty, passing through the eyes of several curious in the way that had accompanied the discussion. He made her sit next to the window, then sitting in the adjacent seat. By the expression on the boy's face, Sakura realized he was angry ... At her. The girl was silent as he stared at her, until the boy sighed and asked what had happened. The angry temper the pinkette soon stood out again as she began to sign quickly.
"That idiot who doesn't pay attention ..."
Sasuke rolled his eyes and held her hands, giving her a very serious look. Just let her go when he realized that she had understood the message. She slowly resumed.
"Sorry. I was angry with that woman. Have you seem her bad manners? She didn't even apologize ..."
Sasuke sighed again as he perceived what the problem was.
"Sakura… People be like this. People don't care deaf. They prejudice."
"But they can't be like that!"
"But they be."
The girl watched him seeing how calm he was. At that moment it occurred to her that such problems should occur all the time in Sasuke's life and maybe he didn't even care anymore. Her heart clenched, that was not fair.
"You want be girlfriend mine?"
Her eyes widened.
"Yes! Of course!" She signaled so fast she almost failed to make the final signs.
Sasuke smirked.
"So you have get used. Can't fight everybody. No need be angry."
Sakura still wanted to protest a little more, but Sasuke decided to exchange the rings with her there. Then she felt him come closer. She closed her eyes and concentrated on being kissed by him and kiss him back even still aware that several curious were still watching the odd couple. The girl thought that indeed the world was even crueler than she imagined, but she could feel her anger begin to fade away, after all, having his lips on hers was the best feeling of all.
By the end of her first month dating Sasuke, Sakura had discovered so much about him that it seemed she was dating someone else. As an example, she discovered that the boy was louder than she expected. There is no denying that the main feature of Sasuke, besides his deafness, of course, was his silence, however in a more intimate environment, Sakura realized that well ... He was not that quiet. Especially when engaged himself in discussions with Naruto. The blonde was already noisy by nature, even being deaf, which gave room to think how loud he would be if he was a listener. Sasuke was more restrained, but it was possible to listen to some occasional grunts he produced, were them of anger, frustration or even surprise.
But what she never expected to find out was that he... Purred. Yes, purred like cats usually do rubbing themselves against their owners. And it was more or less how she discovered that, during a Sunday afternoon. Sasuke had bargained with the other guys to be able to keep the room just for him and Sakura. Despite enjoying the privacy, being alone in the room with him made her nervous. There were the goose bumps, a fear of what could happen just the two of them. And Sasuke didn't do much to help ease the tension of the moment. And there wasn't much to do when only one gaze from him was enough to make her feel some spasms between her legs. That was very embarrassing, but the good part was that she knew he would never realize she was having those reactions. The purpose of the afternoon was simple, just watch a movie and be close to each other. Pretty damn close.
Sasuke was distracted. He wasn't watching the movie, actually he was too lazy to read the subtitles and definitely Sakura was more interesting. They were lying in Neji's bed, the nearest to the computer, Sasuke hugging her from behind, being the big spoon. The girl seemed to be enjoying the film and he remained watching her. It wasn't long for her to realize he was not paying attention to the film, so she turned to face him, something that pleased him greatly. It was almost the same as saying "Screw the movie, my attention is all yours". And he really wanted her attention entirely to him. Selfish ... She turned and smiled, enough for him to feel a chill in the stomach. Sasuke made a sign with his hand in front of his face that she knew.
Beautiful.
Then he added another signal.
Beautiful much.
Probably even the Sakura's soul squirmed inside her body.
He was the one beautiful and observe his hands saying that to her to soon after touch her body again… It was as if his mute words could caress her skin along with those agile fingers. Too much for the moment. In two seconds, Sakura already had her mouth glued on his in a movement that included such strength on her part, which turned out making Sasuke give in and fall gently with his back on the mattress... And Sakura on top of him.
It was only when the girl directed her kisses to his neck and ears that she heard that. Sasuke purred his approval of her caresses, eyes closed, hands caressing her hips that ... Were upon him. Embarrassingly. Sakura stopped her kisses and straightened up, keeping her back straight. Regretted it instantly. Now, yes, it looked like something else, even more with the Sasuke's hands keeping her in the position. And talking about him... The girl watched him. At first he was still with his eyes closed as if he still savored every kiss of hers on his skin. Then he opened them. Both remained looking at each other. He was panting, his hair was spread out on the pillow. Sakura was beginning to think he was irresistible when things got worse. Sasuke straightened up, but remained sitting in the same place, so that now they were both seated, her legs around him increasing the contact in a region that was already hot... Sasuke was going slowly, hesitantly, testing her limits and dreading get slapped anytime. But he thought it was worth the risk. She was so beautiful and he wanted her so badly. Perhaps if he could please her, he could make her interested.
In fact, the boy thought it was early for this, but if the two wanted what harm could there be? If it was to happen now, he wanted it to be good. For the two of them. He had not planned anything and that wasn't everything he wanted. Actually, Sasuke was never the type who was only interested in getting into girls' pants. Until then, Sasuke had had two girlfriends since high school days. The first did not last long and did not even come close to arouse any idea of the kind. The second one was after the incident with the interpreter and she had shown that she was interested in that kind of activity, but like before, he wasn't much attracted to her. Eventually, Sasuke found out she wanted to have sex with him to rub it in the face of other fans he had. The boy broke up with her without giving her that. However Sakura... Sakura was another story... She was not the type who seduces; instead she was innocent, sweet. But just one look from her, simple as it was, was enough to make him want to kiss her and touch her to no end. Sasuke was still trying to get used to this vortex of feelings, trying to get them to calm down so he wouldn't overdose on them. That was difficult.
Meanwhile, Sakura tried to concentrate to know if that was what she wanted. She knew that even if that happened there at that moment, she would have the romantic first time she always wanted. She trusted Sasuke. He was being careful with her, loving, very affectionate... But she still was not sure if it was the best time. Maybe everything was going too fast. Not that she didn't want, she wanted that so much, but she and Sasuke would be together for how long? Sakura did not like the idea of making love with all the guys she dated, so she had never let any previous boyfriend go so far. But Sasuke ... Sasuke was another story ... It was as if all her cells react to him the right way. As if the chemistry of her whole body had found in his the perfect agent to react with all the passion she felt. Sasuke's kisses on her neck began to lower, seizing what she was wearing. A white tank top with straps, neckline a little lower than normal and front that was closed by a vertical row of buttons. Sasuke was following the path of her neck to the base giving light bites to her collarbone and then down to where the blouse would allow stopping in the middle of where her breasts began. And there his lips lingered as her fingers ran through his hair giving some tugs of approval. Sasuke decided to risk a little more. He lifted his hips as he pulled her own against his. Two cores meeting like that was too much for the girl. A good strong tug on his hair made Sasuke understand the message, and he decided to make things worse kissing her while continuing the movement. He smiled in satisfaction as he felt that she was beginning to force her hips against his and kissed him with the same intensity.
They separated their mouths when she started to pull his shirt. He pulled back slightly and removed it, throwing it into a corner. Then he watched her reaction. She was blushed but didn't look away from his chest and abdomen. Sasuke leaned his head on her shoulder, as she seated on his lap was higher, and went back to rub both their hips, gesture that made Sakura arch her back, tilt the head back, mouth opened and hands clutching his shoulders. The boy continued, setting a pace that she soon followed. And surprised him when she began to open the buttons of her blouse and only stopped when it was wide open. Sasuke watched the torso of hers now exposed, beautiful belly and breasts contained in her bra ... That's when he decided. Sasuke turned and laid her on the mattress positioning himself on top of her and started kissing her belly, up and up, passing between her breasts, neck, until reaching the mouth. They kissed insanely when his lips crashed on hers. Hands were running up and down while tongues touched each other hungrily.
Suddenly the door opened, revealing a confused Shikamaru wide eyed at the scene before him. Sakura broke the kiss at the same time that she heard him enter, making Sasuke have the same reaction, also looking in the same direction.
"Ops…" Shikamaru said. "Sorry…" And quickly disappeared from view, closing the door behind him.
Sakura straightened up at the same moment that Shikamaru left, sitting on the bed while trying to normalize her breathing. Sasuke watched her, a bit worried. He came over, sitting behind her, putting one leg on each side of her and hugging her from behind. To his relief she didn't push him away, but began to button up the buttons of her blouse. Then said with two signals she needed to leave. He nodded and then she was no longer in the room.
He knew she'd want some time alone to evaluate what had happened, so he let her go without further explanation. He was also going to need it. Decided to take a towel and take a cold shower as soon as he realized that his erection would take some time to pass. He had not ruined everything with her, had he?
End of chapter 7
Author's notes: [1]" The girl passed her e-ticket at the turnstile" – I don't really know the name of it in English. Can anybody help?
[2] "Being deaf, Sasuke had gratuity transport through a special electronic ticket that needed to be validated by the collector" In Brazil, besides the conductor there's the collector (not sure of the name) who is a person that receives the payment for the ride. Nowadays we don't really use money anymore in the big cities. In São Paulo, which is where I live, we use electronic cards to validate our passage. It's like en electronic ticket. For handicapped people their card is totally free, but the collector need to confirm it with their own card before the person can pass the turnstile.
NEWS! I've decided to star another story in English, most 'cause I was excited to write down that idea and also 'cause I want to compare that piece with this one. Silence is a translation. That's why it's very good. The new fic is "The Music From The Soul", cliché name, I know… And it's is written in English, not translated. So I'm expecting that one to sound better than this one…
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