A/N: Hey everyone! I'm GG!
Sedona: (comes in with backpack) And I'm Kunoichi Sedona who has just returned from the great outdoors!
Me: SEDONA!! YOU'RE ALIVE!!(gives big hug)
Sedona: Yes I am. And why is Sasuke in the closet?
Me: I don't know. Something to do with the last chapter and the author notes though.
Sedona: Oh well. So, what're we doing?
Me: Well, I'm about ready to move onto the disclaimer, since I didn't expect you back so soon.
Sedona: I told you I would be!
Me: Yeah, but I forgot.
Sedona:(sigh) Oh well, it doesn't matter. Let's just get going!
Me: YAY!!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. If I did, Sasuke would cower in fear at the mere mention of my name! But since he doesn't, guess what that means. IT MEANS I DON'T OWN NARUTO!!
Shine stopped in front of a cave, indicating that this was where they would be making camp. Sasuke slid off Shine and landed silently, Sakura still in his arms.
"Thanks." He said. Shine nodded his head in understanding, and proceeded to change back into his cat form. Sasuke entered the cave and saw that three packs were lined up against the cave wall. He walked over to them and knelt in front of them.
"Now which one is Sakura's?" he thought, looking at the bags. He spotted Sakura's bag and went to unzip it. Cradling her in one arm, he unzipped it and searched through her things until he came across her sleeping bag. He pulled it out and unrolled it, placing it on the ground. He then gently lowered Sakura onto it, carefully placing her so as not to hurt her any further. When she was on the sleeping bag, Sasuke leaned against the cave wall and watched her sleeping form.
She stirred slightly. "Mhm….Sasuke…" she mumbled.
"Sakura?" he asked, hoping to get a better response this time.
"Sasuke….don't…." she mumbled, still sleeping.
"Is she dreaming about me?" he thought. He leaned closer to her so that he could hear her better.
"Please….don't….I love you…" she muttered. A single tear began to roll down her face.
His expression softened. "So she's dreaming about that night." He thought, referring to the night he left Konoha. He wiped away the tear with his thumb.
"Can't say I blame her though. I'd be surprised if she didn't dream about it after what I must've done to her." He thought. He felt something nudge his hand. He looked down and saw that Shine was in his cat form, looking right up at him.
"Meow." He said a look in his eyes that said you know it, I know it, and even Naruto knows it! Now just accept it.
Sasuke sighed. "You're right," he said, scratching the cat behind the ears, "It is true that I-"
"Have duck-butt hair?" interrupted a voice. Sasuke turned around and saw Sabishii standing at the entrance to the cave.
"When did you get here?" he asked. "And where's Naruto?"
"Oh, I got here about five minutes ago. I just didn't want to disturb such a touching moment." She said, plopping down next to him. "As for Naruto, long story short, we had a race and he's about two minutes behind." She said smiling. "And he now owes me two free meals at Ichiraku."
"He actually bet that he could beat you?" asked Sasuke. She nodded. "That dobe. Everyone knows not to bet against someone with supernatural powers."
"Everyone except Naruto." She said. Shine crawled into her lap as she began to stroke his head.
"So, what'cha doing?" she asked.
"Nothing." He replied, annoyed by her prying.
"Nothing huh?" she asked. He nodded. "Well that's odd, because not too long ago, it sounded like a whole lot of something."
"Oh really?" he asked, wanting her to leave him alone.
"Yep. And that whole lot of something sounded like a confession of feelings towards certain people." She said, jerking her thumb slightly in the direction of Sakura.
"I don't know what you're talking about." He said, wishing she'd drop it.
"Oh, I think you do," she said, "I think you know exactly what I'm talking about, Mr. I-like-Sakura-but-care-more-about-my-revenge-and-duck butt-hair-than-about-how-I-feel-towards-her."
"Well you're wrong." He said coldly. "I don't have any feelings towards her. And I don't have duck-butt hair either."
"Yes you do."
"No I don't"
"Yes you do."
"No I don't."
"Yes, you do."
"No, I don't."
"Do."
"Don't."
"Do."
"Don't."
"Do."
"Don't."
"Don't." she said, trying to confuse him.
"Do." He said, not realizing his mistake.
"Aha, I knew it!" she exclaimed, pointing a finger at him. "You do have feelings towards her!"
"No I don't! You tricked me!" he said, annoyance turning into anger.
"Sasuke, just swallow that stupid little thing you call pride and admit it." She said, exasperated. "You said it when you were nine, now why can't you say it now? That's only, what, a four year difference?"
"Four years can change a person." He said quietly.
She sighed. "And people call you a prodigy? Yeah, you're a prodigy all right. A prodigal pain in the butt."
He muttered something that sounded like "you're a bigger pain than me any day."
"How people put up with you is a mystery to me!" she said, throwing her hands in the air.
"You're not going to shut up until I say it, are you?" he asked.
"Pretty much." She said, grinning.
He sighed. "Fine, I'll tell you. If you keep it a quiet about it afterwards. Got it?" he asked.
"Got it!" she replied happily.
"Alright then. The truth is my feelings towards her haven't changed. I still l-"
"Hey!" yelled Naruto, running in just then. "What'd I miss?"
"Naruto, you idiot! Sasuke was just about to say that he li-"
"Like to talk with Sabishii alone for about a minute." Sasuke interrupted, clamping a hand over her mouth. "Isn't that right Sabishii?" asked Sasuke. She glared at him, but nodded her head yes.
"Oh, okay then." Naruto said. "Why don't you two go outside and talk? I'll keep watch over Sakura while you're gone."
"Hn." Sasuke said, while Sabishii gave muffled thanks due to Sasuke's hand over her mouth. They both got up and left, Shine following right after them.
"What was all that about?" asked Naruto out loud. Sakura sighed in her sleep, almost like she was saying you really don't want to know.
They walked a bit before stopping in a clearing about 5 feet away. When they reached it, Sasuke removed his hand and prepared himself for Sabishii's annoyance.
"Why'd you do that?" she asked, aggravation with just a hint of anger flashing through her eyes.
"I had to. You were about to tell him, even though you said you wouldn't." replied Sasuke coolly.
"Yeah, but technically I wasn't doing anything wrong." She stated, crossing her arms over her chest.
"What'd you mean, you didn't do anything?" he asked.
"Well, you said that I couldn't tell anyone after you told me you liked her. You never said anything about not saying it in the middle of your confession." She said, smiling smugly. "So technically, you have no reason to be mad at me."
He clenched his fists, fighting the urge to punch her. "Damn loopholes." He thought.
"You know, you should really tell her how you feel." She said, looking at the trees. "It would save you two a lot of time and trouble."
"I'll tell her when I'm ready to tell her." He said.
"Sometimes sooner is better than later." Sabishii mentioned casually.
"Why are you so adamant about this?" he asked angrily. An idea dawned upon him almost instantly.
"You know something, don't you?" he asked.
"Who? Me?" she asked, pointing a finger at herself. "No, I don't know anything. And don't make a comment on that last remark." She said, seeing him about to say something.
"Sabishii…" he growled warningly.
She sighed. "Okay, I'll tell you."
"You…did…WHAT?!" Sasuke yelled, disturbing what little peace the forest had left when he heard what she said.
Naruto watched as Sakura slept peacefully. The sounds of the forest made a soothing background noise as the sun began to set.
Naruto yawned slightly. "Maybe it wouldn't hurt to just close my eyes for just a minute." He thought, leaning against the wall. He was just about to drift off to sleep when he suddenly heard a very loud and very angry voice.
"WHAT?!" yelled the voice.
Naruto bolted upright, startled by the noise. "Gah! I'm awake! I'm awake!" he yelled frantically. He looked around, wondering where the sound came from.
"Wonder what that was about?" thought Naruto out loud.
"Na…Naruto?" asked a voice quietly.
Naruto suddenly became alert when he heard his name. He looked behind him to see that Sakura had woken up, and was in a sitting position.
"Oh, hey Sakura!" he said cheerfully.
She smiled at him. "Hey Naruto."
"So how're you feeling?" he asked, concerned about her after how she fainted.
"I feel fine, don't worry." She replied. She looked around, slightly confused. "Where am I? And what happened?"
"Well, you kinda passed out after we escaped. So Sasuke went ahead of us with Shine and brought you here." Naruto explained. The mental image of Sasuke holding her close to him while riding Shine made her blush lightly, though not enough for Naruto to see.
"Oh well, I guess I should go and thank him. Do you know where he is?" asked Sakura when she failed to see Sasuke in the cave with them.
"He and Sabishii left a little while ago. He said something about wanting to talk to her in private."Naruto said. Sakura got up.
"Hey, where're you going Sakura?" asked Naruto as she walked towards the entrance.
"I'm going to find him so that I can thank him." She said.
"You want me to come with?" asked Naruto.
She shook her head. "No, I'll be fine."
"Okay then," Said Naruto, leaning back against the wall, "Just shout if you need me."
She smiled. "Will do Naruto." She left the cave, standing out in the setting sun.
"Now I wonder where he is?" she thought. She then heard noises and a voice that sounded like Sasuke. She headed off in that direction, wondering what they were doing.
A/N: Well, hope you enjoyed!
Sasuke:(come out of closet with broom in hand) GET GOING WITH THE NEXT CHAPTER!! OR I WILL HURT YOU WITH MY AWESOME BROOM SKILLS!!
Me:(pulls mop out of nowhere) Ha, your broom skills are no match for my superior mop skills!
Sasuke: You wanna bet?
Me: Bring it, duck butt!
Sedona: RAMEN! GET YOUR POPCORN FLAVORED RAMEN!!
Naruto/Sabishii: YAY!!
Sasuke:(running at GG) AAAAAHHHH!!
Me:(running towards Sasuke) KYAAAAAAAAA!!
Sasuke/Me:(about to clash)
Sakura: We're sorry, but the following fight has been deemed to violent and insane for the viewers. So instead, please enjoy the following closing line. Ahem. Well, guess this wraps this up. Next chapter may be short, so just bear with it. Also, review, because without you people out there, GG would never feel so inspired to write. Well, until next time JAA MATA!! WOW, YOU SHOULD REALLY SEE THIS FIGHT!!