Hello! :D that wasn't too much of a gap, now was it? Hope you guys enjoy. Really you're fantastic. I missed you all so very much. I'm so sorry its short!

I DO NOT OWN NARUTO!

WARNING: lemon!

Internal Affairs

Chapter 10: Break

The only thing she could hear was the sound of her own heels clanking against the cool tile floors in the seemingly abandoned hospital as she paced. The ambulance had come 'just in the nick of time' or so the paramedics said. She was feeling rather numb, but somehow or another, her terror and fear seemed to grab hold of her with a death grip.

He was in the ICU for two hours, and Tenten had not yet heard back from a single doctor about his status or current condition. The day she had dreaded the most had finally come. She knew she shouldn't be surprised, knowing that he had outlived his 'expiration date' by eight months now. But she didn't want to accept it, she couldn' was the man she loved more than life itself. She couldn't really see the point of life without him. The brunette paced until she couldn't pace anymore. Although she wanted to keep her body busy, her legs had grown increasingly tired from all the walking she was doing.

She sat down reluctantly and rubbed her temples before a familiar figure approached. She looked down the hallway as Deidara rushed toward her frantically and with haste. "Tenten!"

Once more, she rose to her feet and rushed to meet him. She hadn't called anyone else, there was no need to yet. Itachi didn't want Sasuke to know. Things were too hectic right now to bother him with it.

Swiftly, Deidara wrapped his arms around the girl, and she didn't hesitate to do the same. If was comforting to know that she could trust Deidara, no matter the situation he always supported Tenten whenever she needed it.

"How is he?" Deidara whispered as he gently rubbed her back for comfort.

She simply shook her head, not able to speak as she pressed her face against his chest. She silently sobbed as he held her close. She could hardly breathe, the pain was unbearable. The reality had really set in and she was losing her composure.

Spotting the bench she had been seated on, Deidara walked her to it and sat down beside her. Gently he wiped her tears and gave her a reassuring smile, despite the fact that he was hurting and afraid too. "It'll be okay, Tenten."

"H-how do you know?"She managed to get out. The look on her face was nearly unrecognizable. She was terrified but it was clear to Deidara she was trying to hd it together but there was no disguising the truth.

Placing a gentle hand on her cheek, he smiled once more. "Because he's strong."

"B-but." Her eyes were filled with uncertainty as she looked upon him.

"I promise." He whispered, leaning in close to her.

"I'm scared." She whispered back. Their fingers intertwined And she blinked away a few more tears.

"I know." He replied, his thumb gently gazing the soft skin of her face.

"What if he.."

"He won't, Tenten."

"But Deidara I..." Before she could say another word, Deidara's lips were pressed against hers gently.

"Sasuke." Ino said as they walked toward the door before sharing goodbyes. The truth was Ino was tired of sending him away after they were 'done'. She craved more depth to their relationship. Especially since her heart was just as invested as her body. She just needed to muster the courage to tell him, and tonight just felt right to her.

"Yes, Ino?" The raven haired man turned to face her smiling. He couldn't help but smile when he looked at her. She was like an angel to him, rescuing him from the deaths of his darkness that constantly surrounded him before she came along.

"I.. I really hope that.." She started, as she fidgeted with her hands a little nervously. Telling him how she truly felt was a lot more difficult than imagined, looking at him smiling so intently at her seemed to make her even more nervous.

"You hope what?" Noticing her nerves, he went over to her and hugged her. He could tell something was wrong, and he figured it had something to do with the fact that he and Sakura were still married. He knew how much it hurt her, but Itachi just asked he wait a little longer, for reasons unknown to him.

"Well I just hope that we can be together. I mean, together together."

He let out a quiet sigh. "Soon enough, Ino. I promise."

Ino nodded in agreement. "I know, I'm sorry it's just..."

He looked down at her and lifted her chin, forcing her to look at him. "Just?"

"I think I'm falling for you." She admitted, cheeks rosy with a blush.

Ebony eyes widened at the sudden confession. He was actually rather excited To hear her say it, and he undoubtedly felt the same way. "Ino." He smiled and cupped her face with his hands. He didn't care anymore about keeping face with Itachi, Sakura or anyone else. "I love you too." He confessed before picking the blonde up and carrying her to her bedroom. He lay her down on her bed and kissed her passionately.

Without hesitation, Ino kisses back with intensity as she yanked off his shirt, ready for round two. It didn't take long for the two of them to get each others clothes off. Sasuke's hands roamed her body freely as he began kissing her neck.

She arched her back in response while tugging at his hair. "Mmm." Sasuke knew just how to please the girl as he trailed his kisses down her abdomen. She shivered jn excitement as he went lower and lower. Gently he parted her legs and began to lick her folds, savoring her sweet taste.

Ino let out a gasp before moaning and her eyes rolled back in Pleasure. Sasuke continued to lick her while pumping a finger in and out of her at the same time and he could feel her muscles tighten, letting Sasuke know she was almost ready to reach her peak.

Quickly he withdrew and trailed kisses back up her abdomen. Firmly he gripped her left breast in his hand while sucking on her right. At the same time, she felt his hard member press against her. She couldn't help but moan out his name. Begging for him to give her what she wanted. And he would.

Sasuke pounded into her as he gripped her thighs. She let out a cry of pain at first but it soon blurred into unimaginable pleasure as he increased the speed. It was unreal to her how amazing he was at making her moan out his name. "Sasuke!" She screamed in his ear.

He loved every minute, including when she ran her fingernails down his chest hard enough to draw blood. "Shit." He moaned out before releasing into her, panting.

Ino had reached her second climax by that point and was exhausted. She lay her head back on the pillow as Sasuke rolled off of her and smiled happily. "Mind if I stay the night?"