Blossoming Cherry
Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO.
Intro: I know that everyone wants to know Sakura's answer, right? Well then, skip this intro and read the chapter!
Chapter 10
…Sakura's POV…
"Sasuke, I-I don't know what to say…Yes!" I said as I wrapped my arms around him. He put the ring on my finger and I leaned into him before pressing my lips against his. He pushed me back until I bumped up against a tree. I stopped to look at where we were. It was the same tree where we had shared our first kiss five years ago. "Oh, you must think you're so smart," I said in a sly tone before Sasuke's lips covered mine once more.
I woke up and looked around. I was in the forest and…oh my god! Where were my clothes? I was covered up with Sasuke's big shirt and beside me, the said Uchiha laid beside me. It was completely dark by now and I figured that we'd been sleeping for at least a couple hours.
I shook Sasuke's shoulder lightly. "Wake up, sleepy head," I whispered. His eyelashes fluttered before he opened his dark onyx eyes and looked at me.
He looked around and smirked at me before moving his hand to feel of my bare skin that was hidden beneath his shirt. "Sasuke-kun…no wait, can't we..," I started before he moved closer and pressed his lips against mine. I couldn't say anything now, and I gave into the feel of his bare skin against mine before I was finally able to break away from his kiss. "Why don't we go back to my house, Sasuke-kun?" I asked him before he kissed me again and then looked at me with his still sleepy eyes.
"Mmm…okay," he replied as he gave in to my wishes once more. We got dressed and then walked back to my house. Once we got there, we walked up the stairs and went straight to the bedroom.
I went to take a shower while Sasuke fell asleep on my bed. When I got out, he was still sleeping so I went to my dresser and looked for my clothes. I'd just found my bra and panties when I felt two hands touch my damp skin. They started at the towel line beneath my arms and then Sasuke squeezed his fingers under the towel and made me release it. As it fell to the floor, I heard a soft chuckle come from Sasuke and he moved his hands over my "female parts."
I turned around and looked up at him with lust in my eyes. While he massaged my skin, I reached for his shirt and felt of his skin beneath it. He took it off and then grabbed onto my shoulders and swung me over onto the bed. I let out a sigh before Sasuke's lips caught me off guard once again while his hands felt of every inch of my body, and I mean every inch.
With one last lust-filled glance at him, I reached down for his belt, which was the only thing holding his pants on.
The next day, I woke up to find Sasuke turned towards me. He looked so peaceful right now and I didn't want to wake him so I got out of bed silently, got some clothes on, and then went downstairs to fix breakfast.
I was just finishing when the doorbell rang. I took the eggs out of the skillet and went to the door. When I opened it, there stood an excited-looking Hinata.
"What is it, Hinata?" I asked.
"Can I come in?" she replied without stuttering. She never stuttered around me or Tenten and Ino for that matter.
"Yeah, sure. I was just about to go get Sasuke for breakfast. What are you so happy about?" I said as we went into the living room. Hinata plopped herself down on the couch and let out a sigh as she stared off into space with a wistful look on her face.
"Today has got to be the best day of my life," she said in a sigh.
"Why is that Hinata?" I asked, being as patient as possible with my friend.
"Because..," she said as she sat up. "Naruto proposed!" she exclaimed.
"Oh my god, that's wonderful. Sasuke proposed to me yesterday!" I exclaimed in reply before we both jumped up out of our chairs and hugged each other while doing a victory dance inside our heads.
"What are you girls so excited about?" an amused voice said from the base of the stairs.
…Sasuke's POV…
I woke up and smelled Sakura's cooking downstairs and so I got up out of bed, put on some pants but no shirt, and then proceeded to walk downstairs, but not before I heard girls screaming in excitement. I recognized Sakura but not the other one.
When I walked downstairs, I saw Sakura and Hinata hugging each other and jumping up and down in excitement. Amused, I asked, "What are you girls so excited about?"
I saw Hinata visibly jump at my sudden presence but Sakura just smiled at me before coming over and kissing me on the cheek. "Okay, forget I asked."
We ate our breakfast before Sakura and Hinata left together leaving me by myself. I'd probably find out from the dobe what had Hinata so excited. After the way he'd talked yesterday, I had a pretty good idea. I got dressed and then went out looking for said ninja and found him at his favorite eatery, Ichiraku's.
He was currently scarfing down his fifth bowl of ramen and the cook had already brought two more. "Hey, Naruto," I said as I walked up to my hyperactive friend.
"Hey Sasuke," he said as he finished a mouthful of ramen. "So, what's up?" he asked me looking at me in anticipation.
"Nothing today, I've only been awake for maybe two hours, dobe," I replied bluntly but I couldn't keep myself from smirking at what he was really asking. "What about you?"
"Well, I've been up for a while. Sasuke, you look like you want to ask me something," he said suddenly as his light bulb finally lit up.
"So, have you talked to Hinata this morning?" I asked as my smirk widened. I was on the verge of full-out laughter when I saw his face turn cherry red at that particular question. "Just tell me, Naruto. Did she say yes?" I finally asked because it was so out of character for me to laugh.
"YES!! I was sooo…nervous! But thank Kami she said yes or I would have died."
………..
"Waaaiiitt a second…how did you know I proposed to Hinata?" he said after a moment of silence as he tried to put together this puzzle.
"Because I woke up to the screams of Hinata and Sakura, and when I came down she was blushing madly and I could only guess what you'd said after our talk yesterday," I explained simply.
"Oh. It was that obvious?" he asked.
"Hn."
…Sakura's POV…
Hinata and I had met up with Ino and Tenten shortly after leaving my house. Ino had a smug look on her face and I could tell she was totally jealous of us. Tenten, however, was just as excited as we were about it.
"You guys, that's great! You must feel like the luckiest girls on Earth right now..," she said with wide excited eyes.
"Yeah, well…it's nothing special. Shikamaru might've proposed by now but he's too lazy to go shop for the ring. Hell, I wouldn't care if he didn't get me one as long as he proposed," Ino said irritably.
I was starting to get suspicious of Ino's behavior right about now. Lately she'd been acting kind of weird, like not drinking any alcohol, which was weird because Ino was normally a heavy drinker especially at parties. Also, her mood had been…well, quite bitchy. My mom had told me once that she was like that too,…when she was pregnant with me.
I eyed her warily, thinking about it. Normally, Ino would've insisted that Shikamaru buy her the biggest and most beautiful ring he could afford, so why was she saying that she didn't care. I also knew that Ino's mom would freak if Ino had a baby without being married. Before I could say anything, she'd stood up and turned to leave.
"Sorry guys, I've got to go. My mom has me working at the flower shop today," she said as she turned sideways and then I saw it. A slight and barely noticeable bump but it was there. I know it wasn't just Ino getting fat, because Ino was never fat. She would starve herself for a week if she gained two pounds. No wonder she wants Shikamaru to propose so bad. She's pregnant! I thought to myself as she walked away.
"Wait, Ino! I'm coming with you," I said to Ino who was almost out of earshot by now. "See you later guys," I added to Hinata and Tenten.
I ran to catch up with Ino who had continued walking but at a slower pace. "Ino, I'm coming with you," I told her.
"Why? I'm just going to work, really Sakura you don't have to come!" she replied quickly and I could tell she was nervous.
"But I want to come, Ino. I'm your best friend, aren't I?"
"Yes…"
"And so, why can't I spend more time with you since I don't have to work today?" I asked.
"Because,…I have to g-…work today," she replied with uncertainty.
"Alright Ino, where are you really going? And don't say the flower shop, because you're lying," I said standing in front of her so she had to look me in the eyes.
"Um…man…I wanted to go when you wouldn't be there, I…um…I'm going to…the hospital," she muttered as if she still didn't want to tell me.
"Why did you want to go to the hospital when I wasn't there?" I asked, still playing dumb. I wanted her to tell me on her own terms.
"Because, I'm not sure but…I think I'm pregnant," she said and then looked down.
"So that's why you don't care if Shikamaru gives you a ring or not, huh?" I asked looking at her sympathetically.
"Yes, I-I need to find out for sure before I tell him but I was hoping he would go ahead and propose before I told him. I'm afraid that if I tell him before, then he'll feel rushed into getting married and I don't want that. You understand right?"
"Yeah, I get it. But you could have told me, Ino. I can keep a secret, at least until you know for sure. I promise I won't tell anyone about it until you say I can," I said giving her a big hug before we went to the hospital together.
End: I was going to write more but I forgot what I was going to write so I'll just stop it here since this seems like a good place. Review Please!