"Just returning the favour" said Sakura as she laughed a little. To her surprise Sasuke laughed quietly too. Sakura ran her fingers over his cheeks and Sasuke closed his eyes. She then ran them over his closed eyes then down over his nose, then his lips. Sasuke then grabbed her wrist and opened his eyes. He lowered his hand with Sakura's. Sakura then leaned towards Sasuke, as Sasuke did the same. He rested his hands upon her hips and closed his eyes, just as Sakura had just done. Their mouths neared each others and their bodies both tingled with anticipation. Sakura had wanted this for a very long time, and unbeknown to Sasuke, he had too, also for a very long time.

Then as Sakura imagined many times, their lips touched ever so slightly. Savouring the moment, Sakura put her arms around Sasuke's neck and held him closer.

Upon hearing rustling leaves, Naruto opened his eyes slowly. He then peered over to Sakura and was shocked to see her arms around Sasuke, her lips pressed against his. Naruto couldn't say that he was really that surprised. Sakura liked him so much, but he didn't think that Sasuke shared the same feelings. Naruto felt his insides bubble and boil, he felt rage fall throughout his whole body. He clenched his fists. Naruto felt so many feelings for Sakura and it seemed that Sasuke got all the girls, even in death! Naruto couldn't take this anymore. He yawned loudly and sat up. Sasuke jumped from Sakura and the two sat quietly then pretended to be talking about their mission.

Naruto then stood up. "Haha, I'm gonna go chuck some piss!" he announced.

"NARUTO! You're so gross!" yelled Sakura. She then threw the nearest stick and Naruto dodged it while walking off. Unbeknown to Sakura and Sasuke, he really didn't need to 'chuck some piss' at all and as he left he mumbled a couple of words beneath his breath. Then a while after he had left the two fell quiet.

"So..." said Sasuke. Sakura looked up and smiled awkwardly.

"Yeah so..." she replied. Another few minutes of silence passed.

"In the bed…that wasn't a rat was it?" said Sakura suddenly.

"What?" said Sasuke. Then he remembered.

"Oh, I uh…the rat...in..The bed.." he then trailed off. Sakura laughed then moved closer to Sasuke. She then hugged him then lay down and closed her eyes. Sasuke then got up and went back to his sleeping spot and lie on his back and shortly after, fell asleep.

The next morning Naruto had not returned. Sakura and Sasuke called his name many times, but nobody answered. The two searched for Naruto for about half of the day, after that they figured that something had happened, either Naruto left voluntarily or that he was forced. Sasuke and Sakura ran through numerous scenarios in their minds but they couldn't think of a good reason for him to leave, or to be kidnapped. Nothing seemed to make sense.

"What should we do Sasuke-kun?!" said Sakura, her voice tinted with worry.

"Tch…." Replied Sasuke. He didn't know what to think. He didn't know what to do. He was slightly confused and half of his mind was still thinking about the previous night. He touched his lips gently and a closed his eyes. Sakura's lips were so soft, so sweet. He then let his thoughts trail off, he thought about what could've happened after they shared a kiss. Maybe something a little more x-rated? Sasuke smiled at the thought.

"Sasuke-kun! What are you thinking about?" yelled Sakura, with a little playfulness. She saw Sasuke's enticed face.

"I uh, I was thinking of where and why Naruto left" replied Sasuke.

"Ha, sure you were…Well anyway...What should we do?! Where should we go…This is a disaster." Said Sakura.

"Why don't we just continue on. I mean, Naruto knows where we're going right? He'll know where to go, if by chance he does come back for some reason..."

Sakura nodded and agreed to the plan. So, the two would set off for the Forest of Lost Souls…

Previous Night

"I'll see you later Sasuke…" mumbled Naruto as he walked off into the bushes. He then began running off into the distant, being swift and quiet. Being sure not to cause any alarm. After a short while Naruto stopped beside a fresh water stream. Naruto then knelt down and put his hands together to make a cup for the water. He dipped his hands into the stream then brought them to his mouth and drank it slowly. Then from the corner of his eye he saw a shift in the bushes and cold bright yellow eyes stare back at him. Naruto stood slowly. The suddenly the stranger appeared behind Naruto and held a Kunai at his throat.

"Kisame…" said Naruto quietly.

"Got you..." replied Kisame as he smiled devilishly.

"Kisame, we have no time for your tedious games. We must complete our mission…"