A/N: Sorry for the wait on this one guys. SLIGHT M RATING FOR THIS CHAPTER, SO IF YOU DIDN'T BOTHER TO READ THIS, OH WELL! ^_^ Enjoy. (I no no own Naruto! ^_^)

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Chapter Eight: Hotel Heat

Sakura was sick and tired of being dragged around like a dog.

One minute she was sitting on the ground replaying her almost kiss with Sasuke, the next she is being hauled up to her feet by the giant with orange hair.

"Sasuke says, two minutes. Pack up. We found Itachi."

His name alone made her shiver. Itachi, the killer of the Uchiha clan, the only person on the earth that had ever brought Sasuke to tears.

The definition of pure evil.

Of course she should have known that Sasuke would still be trying to get revenge on his older brother, but she never thought she would be around when it happened. Now, she just might get a front row seat.

Another shiver.

She looked up to the big guy. "Does this mean he's going to let me go?"

The man shook his head. "No. He gave me direct orders to take you with us."

She kicked herself inwardly. What had she gotten herself into? You help injured ninja; you get kidnapped and held against your will. Fascinating.

Sakura watched as everyone rushed to get ready. The girl Karin came rushing out holding a bag and stuffing things into it.

"How many minutes did he give us, Jugo?"

Jugo was packing up some food. "Two."

Karin screeched and rushed back into the darkness of the cave. "Two minutes Suigetsu! Hurry up and get my brush!"

Suigetsu let out a scream. "Two minutes?! Holy hell! Screw your brush, get the water! I need my water!"

Sakura turned to the man named Jugo, who seemed to be the only one not rushing around like a crazy idiot.

"What's the deal with them?" She asked.

The man was quiet for a moment. "Well, Sasuke gets very angry if we don't get ready in the time amount he gives us, and, considering this involves Itachi, two minutes really means one."

"Are you all ready?" Came a low voice.

Speak of the Devil.

Twin screams echoed through the cave.

"Oh god the water!"

"Shit, where the fuck is my lipstick?!"

Sakura turned to look at Sasuke who had the most serious expression on his face. He glanced down at her and then to the side of her.

She watched as he walked past her to pick up his katanna that was lying down on the ground. Once, sheathing it. He turned to her.

"Stand." He commanded.

She raised an eyebrow and turned to look at Jugo. "Is he talking to me?"

Jugo glanced from her to Sasuke. "Uh, yeah I think so..."

She looked back to Sasuke who was scowling. He reached down and pulled her up by her arm. And then, using his katanna cut the ropes that tied her hands together.

"We are going into town. You will not make a scene."

She rubbed her wrists and glared at him. "Or what?"

If looks could kill, Sakura would be dead. "You'll regret it."

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Sasuke tried to make his way through the small town as quickly but as normally as possible. His anticipation was building with every step he took.

He knew Itachi was close.

And he wanted to hear him beg for mercy as he ripped him limb from limb.

Ignoring the stares from all of the girls that they passed, he continued to follow the directions that Jugo had given him.

Karin trotted obediently at his side, unlike Sakura who trudged along behind Jugo. He could feel the death glare she was giving him; it felt like a hole was being burned into his back.

He dismissed it as they came closer to the hotel. His mind was focused on one thing only; killing Itachi, until he felt a warm hand slip into his own.

Looking down he saw Karin who was looking straight ahead like she did nothing out of the ordinary. She had never done something like this in front of the team, so Sasuke had no idea why she would start now, but it wasn't like they didn't know what was going on between them.

So what the hell, he held her hand.

It seemed that the burning glare in his back was growing hotter.

He smirked.

Jealously, was always fun.

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Sakura was in the process of glaring at Sasuke's back.

She figured that if she focused enough, he might just explode.

She was going to open her mouth to complain about nothing in particular, when the red haired girl stuck her hand in Sasuke's. She almost laughed out loud, knowing that Sasuke would just lurch his hand away from her, or at least something to that affect.

So she waited for it.

But it never came.

In fact, he held her hand back.

She glared at him. Burn.

She wanted him to burn alive. And she wanted the bitch to burn with him.

It disgusted her that he could have so much, dare she say it, feelings for someone else. And it disgusted her that she cared so much.

She was too busy thinking of ways to murder Karin in her sleep, that she didn't know that the group had stopped walking, and ran right into Sasuke.

He turned around and glared at her. She sighed. It wasn't the first time that he glared at her like that.

"You're a klutz." He stated.

"Yeah, watch where you're going!" Karin yelled.

Sakura rolled up the sleeves on her shirt. "Let me tell you something Karin. I will snap your-"

"Quiet!" Sasuke snapped as he looked to the right. "We're here."

Sakura followed his gaze to see what looked to be a worn down, over sized, shack.

"That's...a hotel?" She questioned.

Sasuke shrugged. "We'll see."

He turned to Karin, Jugo and the water boy.

"You guys will stay out here until I return. And you-" His eyes fell upon hers. "Are coming with me. I don't trust you."

She scowled. "Of course not..." She muttered.

"But, Sasuke-kun..." Karin whined.

He shot her a look. "Do as I say."

She turned away and pouted. "Fine."

Sakura watched as Sasuke turned on his heels and walked into the building; she reluctantly followed. When they entered, Sakura immediately noted how many people were in the main room.

She counted about twenty that she could see, and figured if she screamed loud enough, one of them would help her.

But then she thought back to what Sasuke had said.

"You'll regret it."

But really? What could he do to her? She had already proven that killing wasn't an option...so why not try to get away?

They reached the counter and Sasuke placed his hands on it.

"Itachi Uchiha. What room is he in?" He asked the receptionist.

The man stared at Sasuke for a moment. "I'm sorry sir, but we are not allowed to give that kind of information out to just anybody."

As Sasuke quietly tried to negotiate with the man, Sakura tried to get his attention with her eyes.

After a few moments, the man's eyes caught hers.

Thank God the receptionist was a man or she would have been screwed for sure.

"Help me." She mouthed directing her eyes to Sasuke's figure.

The guy's eyes widened and he looked from her to Sasuke.

"Please." She mouthed frantically.

The man nodded quickly and rose from his chair. She could only pray that he understood.

"Sir, I will have to consult with the manager. Can you wait here please?"

Sasuke's fists clenched. "Of course. But be quick about it."

After a minute or two, the receptionist returned with two Anbu black-ops. Sasuke immediately turned to Sakura. He looked like he wanted to skin her alive.

"Miss, is there a problem here?" One of the Anbu asked.

She knew that now was her chance. She stepped forward. "Yes! He kidnapped me! I am a ninja from the Hidden Leaf and-"

She gasped as she felt a hand wrap around her waist. Before she knew it, she was pressed tightly against Sasuke's muscular body.

The gentlest voice filled her ears. "Sweetheart? Are you feeling okay?"

Her head shot up to look at him. He was smiling the most charming smile and his fingers stroked lightly through her hair. She blinked. What was he doing?

"I truly am sorry for my wife's behavior, but she has just recently recovered from some serious health issues." Sasuke said taking Sakura's hand and smiling up at the Anbu officers.

She just stood there, gaping at him. He was making her look crazy!

"I-I-I am s-sorry, sir." The man over the counter stammered.

And it was working.

"No, no you don't understand. I am not crazy!" Sakura shouted causing heads to turn.

Sasuke leaned in close so that his chin was resting on her shoulder. "Darling, did you forget your medication again?" He whispered loud enough for the Anbu to hear.

She struggled in his iron grip. "I don't take any medication! He is holding me against me against my will!"

Sasuke sighed. "Perhaps we should rent a room so that you could take a rest Sakura-chan."

Sakura watched in horror as Sasuke reached into his pocket with his free hand and pulled out some money.

"We'll take the best you have."

No way.

She started panicking. "Don't believe him, please!" She yelled trying to wrench her hand away from his.

The man across the counter handed Sasuke a key and a piece of paper. "That was the room you asked for earlier. Sorry for the inconvenience, sir." He shot a sympathetic look to Sakura.

Tears were coming from her eyes now as Sasuke yanked her in the direction of the rooms. "No problem." He called over his shoulder.

She tried one last time to get someone's attention. "Please! I am not crazy! Don't let him take me alone, or he'll-"

She didn't even hear him open the door before she was thrown into the room.

Click.

The slap came so quickly, she heard it before she felt it. She hit a dresser that was next to the bed in the room before tumbling to the floor.

"You bitch!" He growled dragging her to her feet and hitting her again.

She collapsed to the floor, holding her stinging cheek. She didn't know what to do.

"You could have gotten me caught by the Anbu, you know." He hissed as he got to his knees so he could be at her level.

Hot tears dripped off of her chin. At that moment, she hated him.

"You're lucky." He said coldly. "I should've done worse."

She could feel that shell wrapping around her again. The shell that had covered her from pain all of these years. That shell that made her hate him, and wanted him to feel all of the pain her put her through.

Mentally and physically.

"No." She seethed. "You're the lucky one Sasuke. You're lucky that I saved you and your little whore."

His eyes widened for a split second, but then he smirked.

"Why, are you jealous, Sakura?"

She froze. It was true. She hated how Sasuke devoted his attention to the red head. She hated how he left team seven and found a totally different team to replace them. She hated that he didn't even care. She hadn't noticed just how jealous she had truly become, but she'd rather die before she ever admitted it to him.

She gave him a fake chuckle. "Of her? You must be joking."

She looked up to him to see that he was still smiling. "What?" She asked, curious.

"Come on Sakura." He said tauntingly. "I know how angry you get. I'll bet-"

She gasped in shock when he ran his hand up her thigh slowly.

"I'll bet you wish I did this to you." He whispered huskily.

She stayed frozen as his other hand made a pattern going up and down her arm. The feeling was exquisite.

"I'll bet you wish that I would touch you, like I do to her; like how I'm doing to you now."

His hand left her thigh to pull her face closer to his.

She stopped breathing.

His thumb stroked her bottom lip, and without her realizing it, her lips parted.

"I'll bet you wish that I would..."

His words suddenly got lost and continued to stare into her eyes. She couldn't take this feeling anymore so she reached her hand up to fist it in his hair.

"Kiss me." She murmured.

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He had gotten so lost in those emerald eyes that his words ended abruptly. His eyes drifted slightly to her full lips.

He wanted to kiss her so badly. Scary part?

He had no idea why.

Suddenly he felt her hand fist into his hair and he stopped breathing. He held back a shiver at the feeling of her touch.

"Kiss me." She murmured softly.

He stared at her, unable to comprehend anything at the moment. His mind was shouting at him to run. His body kept reminding him that they were alone in a hotel room.

Sakura blinked twice, her now lust filled eyes burning with anticipation. She smiled and leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to the side of his mouth.

This time, he did shiver.

"Are you scared?" She asked tauntingly as she pulled away.

He didn't know what it was about her new attitude, but right now, it was really turning him on.

His body was screaming at him now, his mind suddenly just a faint whisper that he couldn't make out. Before he gave himself anymore chance to think the situation over, he crushed his mouth to hers.

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It was unlike any kiss she had every had before.

As soon as his mouth met hers, it was like a fire ignited.

Heat was everywhere.

She couldn't remember which way was up or even her name. All she could think was:

Sasuke, Sasuke, and more Sasuke.

Before she even had time to realize the switch, her back hit the softness of pillows. She hadn't even known that they had moved.

She could feel that pressure building in between her legs and almost sighed with relief when she felt Sasuke's weight rest there. It was wonderful.

But she wanted more.

She opened her mouth against his, practically begging him to deepen the kiss.

And when he did, she almost exploded with pleasure.

Her moan was stifled by the kiss as his tongue probed every section of her mouth. She had him pulled so tightly to her and yet she wanted him closer, needed him closer.

She had dreamed of this kiss many times, but every dream she ever had could never compare to what was happening to her right now. No dream could ever feel so real.

So good.

Her hands worked their way to his shirt and pulled it over his head. She opened her eyes and ran her fingers along his toned muscles, fascinated. He was so incredibly beautiful.

She let her hand trail down the length of his chest, stopping at his pants.

Before she could even think of taking them off, Sasuke grabbed her wrists and pulled her hands up over her head.

She stared at him surprised. Had she done something wrong?

"Sakura..." He breathed heavily. "My turn."

She grasped his meaning feeling his hands release her wrists and slowly begin to lift up her pink shirt.

She instantly felt scared. She knew that she wasn't ugly, but compared to someone like Karin, she couldn't really be classified as pretty, could she? She took in a sharp intake of breath; she couldn't stop this now, no matter how nervous she was.

Her shirt hit the floor moments later, and there was a silence.

Her face reddened and she turned her head away. She didn't dare open her eyes.

"Sakura?" His voice called softly.

Her eyes fluttered and opened. "Y-Y-Yes?"

His hand touched her cheek. "You're beautiful."

He was quiet as she tried to breathe.

"And," he continued. "I'm...sorry...for...hitting you." He grimaced at the last two words, seemingly disgusted with himself.

She stared up at him, elated. How could she be angry now? She couldn't deny that she loved him too much for her own good.

No longer caring about her half naked state, she brought his face back down to hers to kiss him again.

"Forget about it." She whispered against his lips.

His mouth left hers and his kisses trailed down to her neck where he stopped. He placed soft butterfly kisses to her throat, working his way up to her ear and then back down again.

Sakura gasped and held him to her neck not wanting this new feeling to go away. She groaned when he began to suck on her sensitive flesh, wondering how in the hell it felt so good. Sakura had been with other guys before, she knew what this felt like; but why was it so much better with him? She wriggled slightly underneath him; she didn't know what she was going to do if the burning in her lower stomach got any worse.

The kisses became furious, more demanding, and before she knew it, her shorts were being thrown into the pile with the other clothing.

Their lips moved together in perfect harmony, their tongues in perfect sync with one another's.

And suddenly there was a knock at the door.

It wasn't as if it mattered though; Sasuke and Sakura completely ignored it.

He moved his hand to her lower thigh and pulled her leg up around his waist. She wrapped the other one around him; anything to get closer.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

There was a slam as Sasuke threw something at the door. "Fuck off!" He yelled before Sakura demanded that his lips be returned to her.

As if the knocking wasn't enough, a voice followed.

"Sasuke?! Are you in there?! It's Suigetsu a-a-and, uh, oh crap..."

Sakura whimpered as Sasuke stopped kissing her to look towards the door.

"Suigetsu?" He called out.

The voice answered. "Yeah, it's me and- I'm sorry but, uh... Itachi just left the hotel!"

And it was at that moment that Sakura knew all of the happiness was going to end.

A/N: Wow! That was a LONG chapter, but I enjoyed writing it because I know a lot of people (Not including the Karin Lover's) have been waiting for something like this to happen. Oh and about the Karin/Sasuke I think some of you go confused. I'm NOT going to make THIS story a Karin/Sasu. The question that everyone (Karin/Sasu Lover's) has been wondering was if AFTER THIS STORY WAS FINSHED would I write a DIFFERENT STORY for Karin/Sasuke. It has nothing to do with this story; this is definitely a Sasu/Saku. Thank you to my readers and reviewers. Please click the button down there and make me happy. ^_^ Next chapter will be started soon.