Well it's been a week since we returned home from Suna and let' just say this week has been utterly stressful. The construction manager finished my home while we were away so once we came back I moved all of my things back into my house. Not being with Sakura all the time is completely different but being away from each other was good for us. Ever since the nightmare incident on the road, I've tried to keep my distance from her. Neither one of us was really ready for a relationship but it's nice having someone there to rely on besides Naruto.

Speaking of Naruto, he made me confront Kankuro about the little "misunderstanding". Apparently Ino had convinced him to hit on Sakura to make me jealous, instead it back fired on her. He didn't mean anything of it and apparently he has a girlfriend back at home. I mentally smacked myself and cussed when he told me, I had made an ass out of myself yet again. When I told Naruto about this all he did was laugh at me saying that I was being too over protective. I'm not over protective, I just care way too much about her to lose her.

Looking around my living room, there really isn't any personal touches in any of the rooms. My mother used to have pictures on the walls and books filled the shelves on both sides of the fireplace. Staying in this house after everything was probably the hardest to accept, but I started to come to terms with it last night. Sakura hasn't been by to see me at all either and every time I call to ask if I could come by she never answers me. The only thing that pops into my head is that she is avoiding me.

Walking into my kitchen I wash my dishes from this morning and stare out at the deck. Itachi and I used to sit there when we were children. Back then I would do anything to get my brothers attention and he would get so annoyed with me. Maybe one day my own children would do the same, a smirk was plastered on my face but I'm also so confused. Naruto had made a joke earlier this week about Sakura and I fucking like rabbits, as that in no time the Uchiha clan would be restored if we kept it up. Now I'm nowhere near a medical ninja but how is she not pregnant? Yes, I'm glad that she's not so we can enjoy each other more but I really wanted to know.

As if on queue a knock on the door stopped my thinking and I slowly walked to the door. I was expecting Naruto or Sakura, but when I opened it a pale, grey eyed woman greeted me with a smile on her face.

"Good, you're home Sasuke. We need to talk."

"What about?"

I moved out of the way so she could enter and immediately she took a seat on the couch. My feet carried me to one of the recliners in the room. Her face was only showing happiness so why was she here?

"When's the last time you spoke with Sakura?"

"It's been almost a week since I have. After I moved out she wouldn't return my calls or stop by. Why? What's wrong?"

"Normally I would let Ino handle this but since she's helping Sakura, I took the liberty to come here."

"Hinata, what's going on?"

"Sasuke, she's not doing so well. Ever since that nightmare she's been shaken. It's been a really long time since Sakura has been like this. If it wasn't for Ino and I, honestly I don't know what would've happened."

"Is she at home?"

"When I left, Ino and Sakura were working in her office on some files. They don't know that I came over, I told them that I had to meet Naruto."

"Hinata what should I do?"

She sighed and my heart started to beat even faster than normal. I've hurt the most important person in the world to me yet again…that's all I ever do. I looked into her eyes and her face showed me how concerned and worried she is for our pinkette.

"Sasuke, the best thing I can say to you is this. You need to talk to Sakura. I don't mean like everyday talk, but a serious one. It's been years since you left and once you got back everything spun in a 180. Don't get me wrong, we are all so happy for you two. But Sakura and yourself need to discuss what is going to happen from here on out."

"Sakura believes that I'm playing with her doesn't she? She thinks that I could never care for her like Naruto does for you."

"Exactly. She's loved you since we were children in the academy. In her eyes, you still think of her as annoying and weak."

"Oh…Hinata thank you for coming over here. There are a few things that I need to do now."

A smile spread across her face and she understood what that meant. Hinata excused herself and left the house quietly. My hands found my hair and ran through my now long raven locks, I'm growing it now to cover my left eye. This whole situation is stressful and saddening now. Sakura should know better than this but then again ever since we were kids I had her believe that I didn't care about her. Everything about her drew me in closer, I was like a moth to a flame. Sakura has always loved me.

Jumping out of my chair I ran out of the house. How much of an idiot can I really be? Seriously for the last living Uchiha, I am blind. The wind rushed against my face and all I could focus on was her. I stopped on her porch and took in a deep breath, opening the door I heard Ino talking. As I followed her voice, I also heard footsteps exiting the room. Sakura's emerald eyes looked at me and they were glossy, her pink hair wasn't shiny anymore and her eyes were surrounded by dark circles. She must've been working around the clock at the hospital to stay busy.

"Sasuke…what are you doing here?"

My eyes glared at her and then I softened my stare. This woman has been through hell for and because of me and I'm angry at her. She should've never waited for me, but yet here she is. Walking up to her, Ino exited the room also and she looked ready to attack. But she also knew better. Sakura waved her off and the blonde left the area, then the front door slammed shut. Dull green eyes never left mine and I couldn't think anymore. Our faces were mere inches apart; Sakura's expression was shocked to say the least.

"You never answered my calls."

"I was busy."

"Busy avoiding me? Sakura we really need to talk. This can't wait either, one minute we are happy then the next you avoid me for an entire week and your health is seriously diminished."

Her eyes looked down at the floor and I saw the tears fall too. I'm always causing her so much pain and heartbreak, but I never wanted to lose her. I needed her like I need air. My hand found her chin and forced her to look into my eyes. Tears of pain and lose were falling from her eyes, my other hand wiped them off and her mouth fell open.

"Sakura, I know that we have been through a lot together. I've hurt you for years and years, but all you do is love me. I really don't deserve this but I'm possessive of you. I never want you to leave Sakura. From now on I will make everything up to you. My promise to you is this no matter what you will never cry again. Do you know why?"

"No…"

I stared at her and my lips were hovering over her own. Taking a deep breath, I let it out and said the words that she's always wanted to hear.

"I love you Sakura."

Our lips crashed together and I pulled her small body flush against mine. More tears were streaming down her face but they weren't tears of pain. No they were of happiness. Her hands found their way into my hair and using her strength she pulled me in closer. I let my hands wander over her while we continued our kiss. This was completely different than anything other kiss or touch we've done. It's like Sakura was desperate for this and I was too but I would never tell her.

Unfortunately, we both needed air so I pulled away barley so our foreheads were still touching. The tears have subsided for now but Sakura and I still had to talk about a few things. Her eyes were closed and she was focusing on relaxing her breathing.

"Sakura we still need to talk. You look like you need something to eat and a good nights sleep."

"We can talk but I'm not going to bed anytime soon."

I pulled away and held her hand in mine. Sakura has been ignoring her well being all this week because of a nightmare, well not just a nightmare. She honestly believed that I didn't want to be with her anymore. I led her into the kitchen and she took a seat at the island.

"What do we need to talk about Sasuke?"

My eyes glared at her and I started to pull food out of the fridge to make her something, anything to eat.

"When's the last time you ate?"

"I had an apple at the hospital today?"

"That's not what I meant. When did you last eat a meal?"

"Well…Naruto and I went for ramen on Wednesday."

My movement stopped completely. She hasn't eaten anything for three days, no wonder her eyes are sunken in and she looked exhausted. Quickening my pace I made her a plate of noodles with grilled chicken. Sakura's face looked defeated when I sat the plate down.

"Eat. I'm not asking either."

Her hands picked up the chopsticks and slowly but steadily she ate. I watched as she finished her plate and once she was finished I let out the breath that I had been holding.

"Sasuke I'm sorry."

"You don't have to be sorry. I know that after everything there is going to some trust issues. Our relationship went too fast in the beginning but since we are living separately now, we can do things the right way."

"I realize that now. We both have changed since we were kids and I guess I haven't really realized that now. Doing things, the right way would be nice."

"It would. Also you are coming home with me tonight."

Her eyes looked confused and her face scrunched up. I rolled my eyes at her and walked beside her and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

"You haven't seen my house yet. Go pack a bag and we will leave."

Nodding her head, she walked down the hallway and I put away her dirty dish. Once I was done I took a seat on the couch and closed my eyes. I'm exhausted, physically and mentally, so all I want to do is to take a nice hot shower and go to sleep.

Sakura came skipping down the hallway and she had a small backpack on her back. Her smile was infectious and I couldn't help but smile. We left the house with our hands intertwined together, during the walk we really didn't talk but enjoyed the time together. Going through the entrance into the compound she pulled her hand away and stopped in her tracks.

"Sasuke are you sure I should be here?"

"Why?"

"I don't know. It has a certain eerie feel to it. Like only Uchiha's should be entering this place."

"You're being ridiculous. Come on it's getting late and I know for certain that we are both tired."

"I guess you're right."

She returned to my side with a slight smile on her face. My body relaxed slightly as I opened the door and Sakura was speechless for once. I took her by the hand towards my bedroom so we could take a nice hot shower together.

"Where are we going Sasuke?"

"To my room. Stop asking questions."

She dropped her bag on my bed, kicking off our shoes as I pulled her with me into the large bathroom. Unzipping her shirt, I slid it off her shoulders while her face turned bright red. It's been over a week since we did anything remotely intimate. Sakura's arms wrapped around her torso.

"Stop hiding yourself."

Her arms slowly dropped to her side as I finished taking off her skirt, leaving her in a red bra and matching pair of underwear. No matter what anyone else thinks Sakura will always be beautiful in my eyes.

"Well this isn't fair Sasuke."

A smirk appeared on her face while a pair of hands were pulling my shirt over my head. Before I could do anything Sakura crashed her lips onto mine. There was a need in this kiss and it's something that I know all too well with her. I could feel my pants getting tighter as her hands rubbed up and down my back, running her nails along my muscles. This woman will be the death of me. Nudging my pants down I bent slightly to push them the rest of the way along with my boxers.

Sakura's hand wrapped around me and I groaned into her mouth. The fucking shower could wait. My hands grabbed her by the ass and pulled her flush against me. Leaning down I picked her up, her legs wrapping around my waist and I carried her to the bed and threw her down. A giggle escaped her mouth while I stared down at her body. After years of training and maturing, Sakura was really a woman that should be worshipped. Every inch of her body was toned and there was no fault in anything. My thumbs hooked at her waistband but before I could even move she pulled my hands away.

"Um Sasuke not to bust your bubble but we can't do this."

"I beg to differ."

My body hovered over hers, my hair tickled her nose but she pushed on my chest stronger than I wanted.

"I'm being serious. We can't do this."

"Ugh why not?"

"Well you see when a girl becomes a woman…"

Oh no. I do not want to be talking to Sakura about this. I got off of her instantly my face was blood red and embarrassment washed over me. That answers my question about pregnancy that I had earlier. Sakura sat beside me, put her head on my shoulder while I stroked her back.

"Sasuke I'm sorry."

"Stop apologizing. You aren't doing anything wrong. Do you want a shower?"

"I'll take one by myself after you if that's okay."

"There's another bathroom across the hall you can use that one."

Hopping off the bed she took herself and her bag out of my room while I dragged my feet into my own bathroom.

After a halfway cold shower, I met Sakura back in the bedroom and my jaw dropped. She was wearing a silk black night gown that ended mid-thigh. A sigh escaped my mouth as I put on a pair of boxers and sleep pants. A patting sound caught my attention as I was getting dressed. Sakura was patting on my side of the bed waiting for me to join her, after I turned the light off and I jumped into bed with her. Green eyes pierced through the darkness and I couldn't help but get lost in them. Her eyes looked heavy as I pulled her into my arms and we matched up perfectly. What an idiot I have been my entire life.

"Good night Sasuke. I love you."

"Sleep well. I love you too."

Pressing a kiss into her hair before long her breathing was slow and even. As I shut my eyes darkness greeted me in a calm dream. Pink, green and an infectious giggle filled my mind.

The sound of the door opening, along with a familiar chakra woke me from my peaceful sleep. Naruto was standing in my doorway wearing a white shirt and his orange sleep pants.

"Sasuke wake up and bring Sakura. The village is under attack. No time to change."

Poof, the clone vanished I shook Sakura awake and her face was covered in confusion. So much for a nice, uneventful night at home. I rolled out of bed and threw on my shoes while Sakura sat in bed looking at me.

"We have to go. Now Sakura."

The pinkette rolled out of bed and threw on a jacket over her nightgown, then her shoes. Running out of the house and into the village, everything was chaotic. We raced to the Hokage tower as the wall of the village collapsed.