A/N: Thanks for reading this story! :) Thank you Dina Sana, 1Cherry Blossom, Mistiously and ChildOfSea for reviewing! :D So this takes place post-war and Sasuke & Sakura just began a relationship but it's brand new.

Disclaimer: I (sadly) do not own Naruto.

"Sakura, I don't understand you" said Ino walking next to Sakura. She had just met with her after work and they were planning to have some girl time.

"What do you mean Ino?" replied Sakura raising an eyebrow.

"Why did you wait for Sasuke? I mean every other girl who once had a crush on him has moved on. Even me" explained Ino. It was true though. Every girl who claimed to be in love with Sasuke moved on and began dating other men, even Ino moved on and began dating the lazy genius in her squad.

But Sakura always stayed loyal to Sasuke and refused to date other people even though many offered.

Sakura grew quiet at Ino's question. Sakura did notice that everyone of Sasuke's old fan girls had moved on except for her but she didn't care. Even when Sasuke attempted to kill her, her feelings never wavered. Sakura never tried to date anyone else because she couldn't. She was in love with him and always would be.

"Ino you know I'll always be in love with Sasuke" stated Sakura bluntly.

"But why Sakura? You two are a recipe for disaster. You're as opposite as light and dark and he's always acted like a jerk towards you, never acknowledging your feelings for the longest time. He even tried to kill you" Ino ranted. It was clear that this had been on her mind for a while.

Sakura stayed silent as she listened to Ino and waited until she stopped talking.

"Ino none of that matters because I love him" answered Sakura simply.

"But why do you love him?" questioned Ino still not understanding "and.." Ino hesitated at first but asked her question anyway. "Does he even love you back?" she whispered.

"Ino, I could stand here all day explaining why I love Sasuke and you still wouldn't understand ...and it doesn't matter if he does or not" answered Sakura, her voice turning into a whisper at the second part of her answer.

"It should matter" said Ino sadly. Sakura just sighed, knowing she would never get Ino to understand.

"Ino, we're going to have to reschedule our girls night, I'm too tired from work" said Sakura.

Ino panicked thinking she had upset Sakura with her questions. "I'm sorry Sakura, I didn't mean to pry or hurt your feelings. I was just curious" apologized Ino.

"It's not that. I'm not upset, just tired" said Sakura giving her a reassuring smile. Ino reluctantly agreed to Sakura's request. "Okay then. I'll see you later Sakura" said Ino giving her friend a worried glance not really believing her excuse.

After parting ways with Ino, Sakura did not return home like she said. Ironically she found herself in the one place that brought back so many memories of Sasuke, the bench he left her on when he abandoned the village.

She walked over to the bench and sat down, sighing. She wondered what caused Ino to question her so much about Sasuke. Even though it wasn't Ino's intention her words hurt. Sakura already knew Sasuke didn't love her like she loved him, even if they were dating. Even though she knew she didn't want to be reminded of the painful truth.

"She's right you know" said a voice in the darkness startling Sakura. She turned her head in the direction of the sound to see Sasuke emerge from the shadows.

"What?" asked Sakura confused.

Sasuke walked over towards his girlfriend and took a seat next to her. He sighed before continuing.

"Yamanaka, she was right about us. We are very different from each other" answered Sasuke. Sakura felt dread wash over her and she began to prepare herself for the worst. Her eyes becoming downcast.

"But I prefer it that way" finished Sasuke causing Sakura to dart her eyes up, a hopeful expression on her face.

"I don't need someone like me Sakura. I need you because your the light in my life. You keep me sane and out of the darkness" said Sasuke sincerely grabbing Sakura's hand. He glided his thumb over her knuckles reassuring her.

Sakura didn't dare to try and interrupt Sasuke. He rarely opened up to her and she was ready to listen.

"Thank you" said Sasuke suddenly.

"For what?" whispered Sakura afraid her words would stop Sasuke from opening up to her.

"For waiting, for loving me, and for always being there even when I never asked you to be."

Tears began to form in the corner of Sakura's eyes as she smiled at Sasuke's words. Her hand reached out and gently touched Sasuke's cheek. He turned his eyes towards hers and wiped her tears away.

Sakura gently leaned into Sasuke closing the gap between them.

"Your welcome" she whispered.

Sasuke could feel her warm breathe on his face. Sakura then placed a soft, gentle kiss on his lips. Sasuke addicted to Sakura's warm touch, fervently deepened the kiss. Sasuke's hand settled on her hip as Sakura wrapped her arms around Sasuke's neck.

She buried her fingertips into his hair and sighed into the kiss. Sasuke placed his hand on her back pulling her closer. She shivered at his touch, and moaned.

The couple finally separated from lack of oxygen. Sasuke could see the blush on Sakura's face under the moonlight. They were new at their relationship so Sakura wasn't completely used to kissing Sasuke but that didn't stop her from enjoying it when they did.

"I think Yamanaka was wrong about us being a recipe for disaster" said Sasuke with a amused smirk.

Sakura just blushed.

"You know what else she was wrong about, Sakura" Sasuke drawled out slowly leaning into her.

Sakura's face flushed at the close contact.

"What?" she whispered quietly.

"I do love you" he answered sincerely, his smirk not leaving his face.

Sakura's eyes widened and before she could respond, Sasuke pulled her close and pressed his lips against hers.

A/N: My first time writing a kiss scene...I'm not so sure about it but damn it's hard to write intimate scenes. :P