For Sasuke's birthday I decided to add a little snip from a future chapter. It is christmas time, the coldest one they've experienced in their lives. Naruto is still in Cloud, they are waiting for news to see if his body accepted the Kyuubi or not.
This will happen a few chapters from now, I just wanted to add a little sasusaku :)
Sasuke's eyes flicked to the window, movement outside making him still. Small white flakes were falling from the sky. Snow. It gave the night a foggy, hazy look and Sasuke visibly relaxed. There was no threat for the time being.
His eyes turned back to the flames in the fire place. They pulled him in, they heat and light they cast upon the dark room.
Sakura's deep and even breathing should have annoyed him, but it had the opposite effect...he found that it soothed him.
He turned to look at her. She was asleep under a thick blanket. Her body was slightly turned to him, one arm unconsciously laid towards him, palm up, fingers slightly curled up, the other - thrown over her wide forehead, casting a shadow over her eyes and her dark eyelashes. Her lips were parted and she breathed softly. He found himself...relaxed by her presence.
Sasuke swallowed, his eyes trailing down her arm. Small scars - thin white cuts, some of them he'd put there himself...others she'd gotten in various battles. Her hands looked soft, more of the same scars covered her fingers.
Sasuke made his decision recklessly and slowly trailed his index finger over her smallest finger. Her hand twitched and his eyes grew wide, flicking to her face, but she was fast asleep. He took a silent breath and trailed his finger over her next finger, he pressed the pad of his finger into her's and she reached out, her hand curling around his. Sasuke frowned and pulled his hand free. She reached out once more before she settled back in. Sasuke knew he should stop and usually he could exercise perfect control over himself, but now he was distracted by her wrist. How could something that looked so small and fragile pack such a punch. The thought amused him but only to a degree, since he'd been on the receiving end of her strength once or twice more than he'd admit. His finger traced the blue veins that were visible through her pale skin. It was surprisingly...warm.
He moved closer to her face. Watching the almost non-existent movement of her lower lip as she breathed. How strands of pink hair had become stuck to her lips...
The rosy blush on her cheeks reminded him of the day he'd met her...how he'd enjoyed making her uncomfortable. How she'd squirmed. He was such a brat back then.
His hand reached out to her, thinking he was going to move the hair from her face...instead his fingertips brushed the fine, feather soft hairs of her thick, long lashes. The softest thing he was sure to have ever felt.
Stand by Me
Chapter 13 - I Follow Rivers
''Oh, I beg you - can I follow. Oh, I ask you - why not always? Be the ocean, where unravel...be my only, be the water and I'm waiding.''
Sakura felt Sasuke shift noiselessly. His free hand going to his katana, the other - on her shoulder - holding her in place.
The cave was dark but she was sure she could make out the silhouette of the intruder, female, slender from what she could tell, long, choppy hair. Sakura was relieved that Naruto was with Kakashi. Shee, Darui and Bee have also disappeared. The cave door was shut tight. Sakura quickly assessed possible exits. Shit. There was no way out. Going under won't be an option because Tobi's seal would detect him of the interference. The whole objective was to do this without him finding out until the time was right. Dammit.
''Sasuke!'' the deep female voice called out. Sakura recognized it immediately.
Next to her Sasuke shifted again and stood up.
Sakura grabbed his wrist. ''Sasuke!'' she hissed lowly. ''This could be a trap.''
Sasuke stared at her, no clear expression on his face before he removed her hand from his wrist and turned back, approaching the girl.
Sakura resisted the urge to follow him she stayed rooted on the spot, ready to leap in at any moment.
''Karin.'' Sasuke's tone held anger and apprehension.
''Sasuke. Suigetsu contacted me, apparently you couldn't do this on your own.'' it was teasing and biting at the same time.
''Your Genjutsu wore off, you were trying to save your chakra for the sealing, weren't you?''
Still Sasuke said nothing.
Karin pushed up her glasses. ''Im supposed to meet with Hatake Kakashi to go over the details of his mission, anyway, after I check on the statue. So, we have exactly 2 hours before the next report needs to be in.''
''2 hours?'' Sasuke demanded.
''He's getting anxious, the closer we get to the full moon. He's also getting more desperate to find Haruno. So I suggest you go back into hiding as soon as possible.''
Karin turned and made her way over to where the cave would open.
''Well? Are you coming? They have been ordered to wait outside until I have finished my inspection. What else to you want me to do for you,'' she muttered 'bastard' under her breath and shook her head.
Sakura emerged from the shadows.
''Lets just get out of here.'' she whispered to Sasuke, Karin gave her a glare before turning away.
''Sakura...do you have enough chakra left for the Genjutsu?''
When she nodded, Sasuke told her not to hold back this time and they set it up again.
''You'll be walking right past them, are you positive this will work?'' Karin demanded.
''It should, as long as we don't disturb any surroundings or make any sounds,''
Karin pursed her lips and nodded. ''After me then,''
When they stepped out of the gave, Sakura could feel the Genjutsu envelope her, she kept her footsteps light on the ground. Sasuke was in front of her, behind Karin - who had dispelled the Genjutsu from her body. Behind Sakura, Kakashi had Naruto on his back, Darui had Bee on his and at the very back Shee was sensing their surroundings and chakra to make sure they made no sudden fluctuations that would expose them.
The moment they stepped into the light outside, Sakura's heart sped up. Shadows stood all around the opening. She'd never seen so many. Hundreds.
Karin stood in front of them, radiating power and superiority - something she'd never seen from the kunoichi. ''As per Madara-sama's instruction I have completed my task, I announce this top secret area 'all-clear and in-order'. From now on reports will be expected every two hours on the hour. No exceptions. I will come here weekly to run a few standard checks, all of you are now responsible for this area. If anything happens, you will be held accountable and will face the punishment of death as our supreme ruler sees fit. That is all.''
As if they were being puppeteered by strings, all of them fell to one knee and bowed.
Karin's face remained emotionless as she nodded once. She waved her arm in an arch in front of her and all other once, they disappeared.
Karin began walking on the path, choosing the grass instead of earth to avoid footprints. They followed her through the woods, until they reached a clearing.
''We weren't followed.'' she announced.
''Hn.''
''So what now?'' Sakura asked, ''You will return to Madara like nothing has changed?''
Karin nodded. ''According to me, nothing has changed. All the Bijuu are still sealed in the statue and I never saw you.'' she shrugged her shoulders, and turned to Sasuke, giving him a nod before she disappeared.
Sakura watched Sasuke remain emotionless. He had more allies then he was letting on.
''Samui's team are at the meeting place about 10 miles east.'' Shee told them.
''We should go.'' Kakashi announced.
''Kakashi-sensei, I'll take Naruto. You should get back,'' Sakura said, Kakashi hesitated and the nodded, wordlessly handing Naruto over.
''You'll be fine, won't you?'' she asked and he smiled.
''Of course, I'll see you soon.'' he patted her head, and then Naruto's. Gave Sasuke, and the Cloud-nin a nod before he too, disappeared.
Sasuke looked over them all. ''Lets go.''
x-x-x-x-
Team Samui was just a few miles ahead and in sight when two Shadows appeared in front of Sasuke, Sakura spun around - Naruto was on her back, covered by her cloak, Bee on Darui's back also covered - two more were blocking them from behind.
Sakura felt tense, her heart was beating erratically fast.
''Sasuke...'' she whispered lowly, her voice strained.
''Sakura,'' Sasuke could see Samui making their way towards them. ''Make the delivery.''
Sakura opened her mouth to argue but Sasuke fixed her with a glare.
''Darui-san, shall we?''
He gave a stiff nod. Sakura went left, Darui went right.
Immediately Sakura heard Shee engaging both enemies behind them, as she made to pass, one of the Shadows moved to intercept her but Sasuke moved quick, Katana swinging right at the Shadow's neck. Sakura's eyes widened and met Sasuke's briefly before she passed, speeding towards Samui.
She saw Darui balance Bee on his back as he quickly ran through a few hand seals before the Shadow could get to him.
''Ranton: Reiza Sakasu!''
Several laser-like beams shot from Darui and into the Shadow. It dropped to the ground in spasms.
Darui passed him and came to a stop turning and preparing another Jutsu. He had to be at his limit already, but he forced it out.
''Suiton: Suijinheki!'' he called and a large wall of water blocked them from Sasuke and Shee, just as she saw Sasuke's katana pierce the Shadow's chest. Even with low chakra he was strong.
Samui had already laid out two scrolls. ''Set him down here! Head on the seal.''
Sakura nodded and did as instructed. Removing the cloak from his body.
''You better wake up,'' she murmured, and moved some hair from his forehead before she stepped back.
Samui sealed Naruto into the scroll and rolled it up as Sakura took Bee from Darui's back and followed the same procedure. Once Bee was sealed, Team Samui took off towards Cloud.
Darui dropped the wall. Shee was leaning down, hands on his knees, Sasuke stood motionless but Sakura could see the fatigue around his eyes.
''We should follow Samui and make sure that they aren't attacked on the way back.''
Sakura nodded and said awkward goodbyes to them. Sasuke said nothing, he barely nodded
Shee and Darui took off after Team Samui and after a beat, Sasuke and Sakura began walking back to the house at a slightly slower pace than they were used to.
x-x-x-x-
They walked in silence, keeping to the shadows. Sakura felt the exhaustion to her very bones. It was a painful sensation, but not one she hadn't felt before.
The sun gave one last stretch of color before it faded, sinking down, and within minutes it was dark. Stars twinkled above them and the moon...the moon was close. It would be full within a week and a half. Had so much time really passed?
She tried to backtrack. How long ago had she awoken to this world? When did she and Naruto escape Konoha, found Sasuke? It all seemed to have happened fairly quickly, but the phase of the moon told her otherwise. She wanted to ask Sasuke but she didn't have the nerve to break the silence.
Shit, they really were cutting it close. More than a month had passed since she'd woken up. Was it November? December? She had no idea of time, and she hadn't really had the sense to check before.
''We'll rest here for the night.'' Sasuke said, his voice heavy with...what? Exhaustion? Annoyance? She wasn't sure.
Wordlessly, she nodded, and looked around for the first time. She'd followed him into a cave.
A fire was out of the question so she pulled her cape around herself tightly, and slid down against the uneven wall of the cave. To her surprise, Sasuke sat down next to her, as close as he could get without actually touching her. He must be cold too, but being him - there was no admitting it.
''I'll take first watch. Sleep.'' he demanded.
Geez, so bossy, she thought and shook her head.
''Ok.'' she whispered, and without trouble, sleep took her.
x-x-x-x-
Sakura looked around, Itachi was nowhere in sight and she actually...missed him. Which was weird in a way, but she'd found that she actually enjoyed spending time with him. He was intelligent and could hold up any conversation. Usually though, they spoke about Sasuke. Itachi was very reservedly proud of Sasuke's...change in attitude since the war ended, and Sakura had found herself smiling at how much Itachi actually cared about his little brother.
Sakura blinked and she was sure she'd heard something...
She stepped through the trees and found herself staring at...herself!
She was standing up, naked, in the bath, and Sasuke was in a towel, that hung of his hips in a sexy way that had her blushing.
Sakura watched the familiar scene unfold. It was her daydream.
Sasuke's eyes though, were hungry as he stared at her...like he was drinking her up in his thoughts, and as if he'd heard her thought he said, ''Are you left thirsty too?'' as if thinking...just wasn't enough anymore.
Sakura swallowed dryly. Holy fuck.
She watched from the side as Sasuke approached...her, she guessed, as she stepped out of the tub and he pulled her against his body.
''Its called a Rythe.''
Sakura spun around.
A woman stood behind her, her blue hair hung loosely over her shoulders and a paper-folded rose was in her tresses.
''Konan...''
A soft smile was awarded to Sakura for knowing her name.
''A Rythe, is a...daydream that connect two thoughts, of two people, the vision materializes here.''
''I-I...dont understand.'' Sakura whispered.
''The intensity of the vision, is what allows the materialization. You and he both shared a similar dream, and so by the intensity of the feelings shared - you are connected so.''
The Rythe disappeared as Sasuke's lips brushed hers and Sakura felt her knees go weak.
''No...that's not possible...he wouldn't.''
Konan gave a soft, free laugh. ''A Rythe wouldn't exist if he didn't.''
''Konan! Oi!''
Sakura saw Konan's eyes soften as...Pein! It was Pein...appeared from the dense trees.
''Yahiko...'' she said and kissed his lips gently. He rolled his eyes and pulled her close, turning his eyes to Sakura.
''Uh, hey.''
Sakura gave him a weak nod.
''Come.'' he said as he pulled Konan away and Sakura turned back to where the...Rythe, had been.
Not. Possible.
She awoke with a gasp, turning quickly to survey her surroundings. Sasuke...was asleep next to her, a small frown between his eyebrows.
Sakura sat back against the wall and forced herself to calm down.
Two breaths in, one out, two breaths in - one out.
Once she'd relaxed, she risked a glance at Sasuke, and once again reinforced the fact that Konan's statement was impossible. Sasuke? Think about her like that? It was laughable. Truly. Impossible. Many things about The Void was still a mystery to her, she was slowly learning new things every time she slept. The Rythe, being one of those things. She was sure there must be a...vulnerability somewhere. Maybe her thought was powerful enough. Had to be. What other excuse was there?
She sighed. Thinking about it was useless. She'd always been aware that this was one-sided and just a twinge of hope would ruin her. She couldn't allow that to happen. There was no hope. At all.
Sakura thought back to the way Naruto looked at her and wished desperately that she could return his feelings...she really did, but her heart wanted Sasuke. It always would. Even if she had accepted the fact that it would never happen.
Once Naruto was in her head, she couldn't stop thinking about it, how he was on her back...almost cold, almost lifeless...almost non-existent heartbeat. Her hand went to her mouth to push back her sob. He couldn't die, Sasuke and Naruto was all she had now...Naruto was so important to her. She'd seen him grow up, mature in front of her...become a strong, dependent ninja. Worthy of the title 'Konoha's Hurricane' and even...Hokage. He was the family...brother, best friend...she'd always wanted. Team 7 was the family she didn't have at home. Her mother never understood, never spoke to her. She was too worried about her, their, status in the village.
Naruto, Sasuke and Kakashi-sensei, although in the beginning hadn't really appreciated her or seen her strengths...they'd been there for her. Naruto had always been attentive, had always been there. Sasuke had protected her and Kakashi-sensei had given her purpose.
Naruto though had never changed. Always looking out for her, taking up what Sasuke had left behind.
Now, her tears started.
Next to her Sasuke began to speak, incoherent mumbled words, tumbling from his lips. Sweat covered his forehead and he began to thrash around.
''Sasuke!''
Sakura shook his shoulder, pushing him down on the floor, holding him down, trying to calm him.
''Sasuke-kun...shh...its just a dream.'' she said softly and his eyes shot open. Unfocused, they looked around and landed on her face.
''You're crying.'' his fingers were on her cheek...
Sakura gasped.
x-x-x-x-
A Shadow stormed into Karin's office and she stood up.
''What the fuck?'' she demanded outraged.
''I need to see Madara-sama...I need to speak to Madara-sama.'' he said, hurriedly.
''He's busy,'' she grabbed the Shadow's shoulders and forced him to turn to her.
He fell into a bow. ''I...apologize, my lady.''
Karin's red eyes narrowed. ''Speak.''
''Our team intercepted Uchiha Sasuke with two Cloud-nin and...Haruno Sakura. She's alive! Just as Madara-sama said!''
Karin stiffened. This was...bad. Really bad. That's why he was so eager to see Madara. This information will undoubtedly get him a promotion.
''What did you see...?'' she asked, her tone menacing.
''Haruno was carrying something on her back, and so was one of the Cloud-nin, bodies from what I could tell. I sensed no life, corpses probably.''
''AND?'' Karin demanded, as if waiting for the punch line.
''The bodies were given to more Cloud-nin and sealed in scrolls.''
''You have done well.'' came the voice from behind.
Karin spun around, she forced herself into a bow. Tobi.
''Rise.'' he commanded and Karin and the Shadow rose fluidly.
''Who else knows of this?'' Madara asked and the Shadow answered.
Fuck! Sai was with him and he didn't think to kill this moron! Karin was having a mental freak out.
''You will now be in charge of your squad. Kill your current commander in his sleep.'' Tobi commanded and the Shadow bowed, taking that as his dismissal and leaving.
''Karin, how did your trip go, all is well?''
''Yes, Madara-sama. Everything is in order for your ritual.''
''I need Haruno...'' he whispered urgently to himself.
''Get me my special unit...there is something I need to confirm.'' he said slowly before leaving the room.
Karin watched him go, her entire body tense.
Why the fuck did he need Sakura? She needed to contact Sasuke. Fuck.
x-x-x-x-
Sakura gasped and Sasuke's hand jerked away as if he'd fully woken up now.
Sakura was hovering over him, on her knees next to him.
''Are you ok?'' she breathed and Sasuke glared, Sakura backed off immediately and he sat up.
She watched him close his eyes and breath, as if collecting himself and then he stood.
''Are you rested?''
''Uh...yeah.'' she said, scrambling to her feet.
''Hn, lets keep moving.''
Without a second glance, he exited the cave and Sakura followed. This time the took the trees. Having regained some strength, they traveled faster, using the cloak of night to hide them as they upped their speed critically.
Using the moon's position, Sakura counted the hours and soon it came to 4 hours straight of running, until Sasuke came to a sudden halt, grabbing her against him him and putting a hand over her mouth as her pulled her behind a tree.
Sakura's wide eyes frantically searched their surroundings. All was quiet. Too quiet. No owls, no animals. A silence like death.
''Haruno Sakura. Madara-sama is relieved to hear that you are indeed alive.'' a deep, cool voice echoed through the woods.
Sakura shrank back into Sasuke. Her heart slowing down to a dangerous level. He was here for her?
''Uchiha Sasuke, if you give her to me, Madara-sama has promised to overlook your betrayal and he will allow you free passage in his world.''
Behind her, Sasuke stiffened. Oh Kami...was he considering it?
Sasuke shook his head against her and she relaxed. His ability to read her thoughts, shocking her again. Again? No...for the first time...since the Rythe wasn't...isn't...fuck, she shouldn't even be thinking about this!
She turned her head up to look at him, his Sharingan flipped around, searching for the voice's origin.
The Shadow appeared before them and Sasuke pushed her out of the way, going for his Katana. Sakura stumbled away, only to be grabbed by another Shadow. His hand grabbing her jaw to keep her voice muffled. She bit into his hand. Hard. Tasting the metallic blood on her tongue as she twisted herself around, her knee making contact with his ribs, feeling a satisfying crack, and her fist made powerful contact with his skull. Sending him crashing to the ground. She turned to see Sasuke's Katana overpowering the Shadow's kunai, but he was kicked back, sending him into a nearby tree. The Shadow turned to her and Sakura fell into a defensive crouch, only to have her ankle grabbed and pulled out from under her. She fell to her knees to see the Shadow looming over her, the one on the floor attempting to break her ankle. She went for her kunai as Sasuke's Katana pierced the Shadow's heart and she spun around stabbing her own kunai into the back on the other one's neck, since he was lying face-down. He gurgled disgustingly and Sasuke yanked her up.
''Come.'' he commanded dragging her along.
They moved quickly, jumping through the trees at full speed, until they got to the tunnel. The sky was already lighting up as Sasuke practically shoved her in and then he was dragging her again, he didn't relax until the front door shut and he laid back against it.
Sakura watched him, his pale skin, shining with sweat, the rise and fall of his chest, his parted pale lips. She vaguely wondered how they'd feel...would they be soft. She blinked and caught herself.
Sasuke was staring at her, a frown on his face.
Great, Sakura, she scolded herself, he thinks you're a freak.
Sakura swallowed and turned, heading down to the hall to the bathroom.
She took a quick shower. Forcing herself not to remember the Rythe. She secured a white towel around herself and slipped outside, Sasuke was waiting in the hall. He looked her up and down before he slipped past her and closed the door. She heard his clothes hit the floor and the shower turn on, the water flow changed as he stepped under it. Sakura closed her eyes, no way she was going there again. She entered her room and fell onto her bed. Letting exhaustion consume her.
x-x-x-x-
When she opened her eyes, Itachi was waiting again.
''Naruto...Naruto isn't here is he?'' she asked, suddenly in a panic.
Itachi shook his head. ''No, Sakura, we have to believe this will work.''
She swallowed and nodded.
''Do you know what a...Rythe is?'' she whispered the last part uncertainly.
Itachi nodded, ''Why?''
''Is it possible that its...one-sided, I mean..could it-''
''No. Its impossible. It needs the intensity and emotions of two thoughts or dreams.''
''But...that has to be wrong!'' Sakura shook her head fiercely.
''Why do you insist on denying it?''
''Because it can't be real! He doesn't...he hates me!'' Sakura was close to tears. She couldn't handle hope. Years and years of hope...crushed her. Sasuke crushed her.
''Sakura-''
''Just leave it! I don't want to hear anymore!''
''Sakura, open your eyes.'' he insisted.
''Why won't you let it go?'' she demanded. ''Why do you keep coming to me!''
''Because you are the person who will make my brother feel again.'' Itachi answered simply.
Sakura's jaw dropped. She stumbled back, shaking her head. ''No...no, that's Naruto.''
''No, Naruto will make Sasuke see the truth, see reason. You will make him feel.''
Sakura's head dropped. ''Don't. Please don't do this to me...''
She felt herself being pulled back and then she sat up in bed. Fresh tears on her cheeks.
This wasn't happening. She held her face in her hands. Refusing to think. Just sitting there for Kami only knew how long, until she finally shuffled out of bed and pulled some clothes on. She opened her door and entered the bathroom, washing her face and brushing her teeth. Her eyes were rimmed red, and she she still looked horribly tired. Sakura stared at herself, her hair reached her shoulders and she frowned at the picture. She found a pair of scissors in the bathroom cabinet and picked up a strand of pink hair and cut it. She followed with another, and then another until her hair was the way she liked it.
She felt oddly separated, like she wasn't quite back into her body yet. Maybe she was in shock...damn Itachi.
Inside the kitchen, Sasuke had cooked. He was just about to sit down. He looked up as she entered, his eyes narrowing on her face.
''Eat.'' he commanded in his usual one-word, one-sided conversation style.
Sakura sighed and sat down. She was actually quite hungry.
Sasuke prepared a basis lunch, onigiri, sushi...who knew he could cook? Huh.
It was surprisingly good. She shoved it down quickly and drank a few glasses of water. Still feeling that odd separation...she shook her head and gathered the dishes while Sasuke went outside, sitting on the bench, and looking over the ocean. Thinking, most likely.
She finished the dishes quickly.
What was she going to do? Make him feel? Itachi really lost his mind. Sakura shook her head and dried off the dishes, packing them away, before she went outside to join Sasuke. She sat down next to him.
He looked up at her as she joined him, and she gave him a small smile.
For a while they sat like that, watching the waves pull back, rush forward and crash. A soft, cold wind blowing around them.
''Thank you.'' she said, because it was all she could think of.
Sasuke turned his head to her but said nothing.
''You know, you saved me a lot out there, too many times...and I really am thankful.''
Slowly, he nodded.
Sakura turned, pushing her leg over the bench and sitting astride it, facing Sasuke.
''Why do you think he's looking for me?''
''I don't know,'' he answered and she could tell by the breath he took that he wasn't finished. ''I can't see any reason why, maybe he wants to use you as bait, but I don't see who would fall for that,'' he gave her a side-ways glance, ''No offence.'' he smirked.
Sakura huffed and shook her head. Yeah, whatever.
''You cut your hair again.''
Sasuke had turned to her now, also sitting astride and Sakura paid no attention to it, too caught off by his comment.
''Yeah...'' she said uncertainly.
''You know, I heard a rumor...a long time ago.''
Sasuke lifted an eyebrow.
''A rumor that you like girls with a long hair.''
Sasuke shook his head and sighed.
''Well?'' she pushed, ''Do you?''
''It never mattered then, either way. I couldn't have cared less.''
She stared at him. He was just being honest.
''Alot of girls grew their hair in the hopes that you'd notice it.'' she said with a glare.
''Like you?'' he countered and she blinked. The realization that he knew, actually remembered that...
''Don't be ridiculous...'' she said slowly.
''Yeah, right.''
Sakura looked away, trying to hide her embarrassed blush.
''Did you ever notice anyone?'' she asked suddenly, unsure of where it came from.
Sasuke glared at her as if it was none of her business, but she had to know.
''What I mean is...do you have...have you kissed anyone?'' she asked, feeling mortified and wired at the same time.
Sasuke was actually shocked and she loved it.
''Maybe.'' he answered in his usual way, which obviously meant that he wasn't going to tell her. Sakura pursed her lips.
''Have you?'' he said, his voice a dull, bored tone.
''Maybe.'' she shrugged and saw him scowl.
Sakura laughed and fell into telling him about Ino and Kiba, ignoring the feeling discussing her friends gave her, and just pushing on, Ino and Kiba, Shikamaru and Temari, and how she hadn't been sure about Neji and Tenten...but Sasuke wasn't listening. He was starting. Sakura didn't stop talking as she watched him. Was he...was he staring at her lips?
She immediately dismissed the thought. No. He wouldn't. Fuck, she needed to get her head out of wherever it was. She was starting to annoy herself.
But the more she spoke, the more she was convinced. Damn. Holy fuck.
She decided to test it. ''And then-'' she threw in something completely random that was bound to catch his attention - if he were listening. ''-Kakashi-sensei fucked...Anko.'' and then she continued talking as if it never happened.
Sasuke gave no reaction. She was sure if she should be pissed that he wasn't listening or- Oh fuck it. She pushed her body forward and pressed her lips to his, her eyes squeezed shut, her breath stopping as a shock went through her at the contact.
Sasuke stiffened.
''Heed the message, I'm the runner. He's the rebel, I'm the daughter - waiting for you.''
annnnd Happy Birthday Sasuke-kun! Yay! Hope you liked the chapter! Please review! The more reviews I get the quicker I'll get you an update.
Sakura kissed him! OMGGG! His reaction? Hmm...
Zana-Lee
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