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Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

Previously

"Tell them everything, including the details about Orochimaru and my previous mission."

"Why?"

"Because, Sakura, the first important rule about being in a team is trust. There will be no secrets. We will tell them everything and then if they agree they may join us" Sakura nodded her understanding.

"Thank you Sasuke." She whispered, leaning into his warm embrace. Sasuke started up at the stars then finally he spoke just loud enough for Sakura to hear.

"No thank you."

The truth is revealed

Sasuke sat their in silence as Sakura told their two new comrades everything. How Sasuke had kidnapped her and how he had saved her life. She even told them how they were after a man named Itachi who had killed everyone in Sasuke's clan, the famous Uchiha clan in which Hinata was very familiar with. Though she purposely left out the part about Itachi being Sasuke's older brother. She then went on to explain that Itachi would be left to Sasuke to kill, and they would only be their as back up and support and to keep Itachi's comrade occupied.

Both Naruto and Hinata were shocked when learning of Sasuke's real reasons for acquiring Sakura but after hearing how he had risked his life twice, and was willing to do it a third time if Naruto had turned out to be dangerous, then they decided that he should be forgiven and allowed it to be dropped. After all he couldn't be to dangerous if he saved Hinata and if Sakura trusted him.

Sakura then left it to Sasuke to tell them how dangerous it would be, and that if they wanted he would be happy to leave Sakura in their care and report that all three were dead to his boss. However neither Naruto nor Hinata would accept that and Sakura once again refused to leave his side. All three were going on this mission with him and sticking it out to the end. Whether he liked it or not.

Sasuke said nothing of how he felt about them staying with him, but inside he was glad. As if for the first time he was part of something. Part of a group whom accepted him, where he belonged. He hadn't felt like that since the death of his family. Now he was surrounded by friends. A shy girl, a dopey boy and Sakura. What was Sakura to him? He made a note to try and figure that out. One day at least.

Sakura awoke the next morning and smiled, next to her lay Sasuke. She had been lying in his warm embrace and must have fallen asleep. Her head was on his chest, with his arms wrapped tightly round her as if he was trying to protect her. She smiled and planted a kiss on his lips as he stirred. He opened his eyes and blinked up at her. Sakura loved the way he did this, it was the only time he looked so young and boyish. Before he had time to put his unemotional mask on. Though she had noticed that since they had joined Hinata and Naruto he had spoken less strong and forceful so now he just used his emotionless voice. Though occasionally around her would use a much gentler tone.

"Morning" She greeted him cheerfully, sitting up slightly.

"Hn" He replied, dully and Sakura sighed. She was still always worried that Sasuke would resume his usual ways and take off for Orochimaru. Her only hope their was that he would take her to. However upon hearing her sigh, Sasuke reached up and grabbed her head. Forcing her lips to meet with his in a passionate kiss. He licked her bottom lip like always, asking for permission in which Sakura always granted.

He pushed his tongue into the depths of her mouth and Sakura moaned. She lost her balance and fell on the young Uchiha but neither made any attempt to move, for they were to busy enjoying their deep loving kiss. Sasuke brought his hands up and placed them around her waist while Sakura put her hands threw his hair.

"Hey Teme stop making out will you" Naruto shouted as the two broke apart and Sakura blushed. She was lying completely on top of him, with his hands wrapped around her slim waste. They both immediately sat up, Sasuke's face unchanged as Sakura couldn't help but smile while going a dark shade of red.

"Dobe' he muttered and Naruto grinned at him.

"Well I had to stop you their, who knows how far you would have gone" he told him grinning as Sakura felt herself go even redder. Sasuke just growled and turned away.

"Hn" he said then looked back while standing up and motioning for Sakura to do the same.

"We have a week to get in shape and get ready to start tracking Itachi down. So we better start training" He told them as Hinata joined the group, Naruto immediately taking her hand in his.

"Train how" Sakura asked and Sasuke frowned.

"Hinata, how much training have you had"

"Um I've been sparing and training to be a ninja for years now. I know many different techniques and my Byakugan is pretty well established." She replied and Sasuke nodded in reply.

"Your what" Naruto asked her and she smiled weakly at him.

"It's a special pupil condition, an ability I have that naturally occurs in members of the Hyuga clan. It allows me the ability to see the inner chakra system. The Byakugan also gives me the ability to see through basically any matter over extremely long distances, and allows me to focus on a single object at any point within my range of vision." Hinata explained.

Sakura widened her eye, she was surprised at this small timid girl, whom appeared weak yet held a very powerful weapon in her eye. Sasuke was already familiar with the Byakugan and tried to develop a strategy to train his new comrades while Naruto was still trying to comprehend what Hinata had just said.

"Ok" Sasuke said out loud, coming to a decision. "Hinata you stay here with Sakura and try and train her to become stronger and learn ninja techniques. Teach her all the Jutsu's you know, especially Ninjutsu's and I'm sure she will be a quick learner" he ordered and Hinata nodded her understanding.

"Wait what are Jutsu's" Both Sakura and Naruto enquired. Sasuke sighed and in a bored and unemotional tone he reluctantly explained.

"Any technique a ninja might use that an ordinary human would likely be unable to naturally imitate. Jutsu often relies on the manipulation of chakra by various methods, the most common of which is hand seals."

"Ok" Sakura said slowly. "So what is Chakra?"

"A mixture of the energy present in every cell of the body and the spiritual energy gained from exercise and experience." Sasuke told her.

"Oh I see, are you sure I posses chakra?"

"How else do you think you managed to heal Hinata" he asked and she smiled.

"True, so shouldn't I learn more about healing then?"

"Yes you should, but you need to be able to control you chakra and defend yourself which is what Hinata will teach you" Sasuke told her.

"What about me" Naruto piped up causing Sasuke to sigh.

"You will come with me, and I will train you to become stronger and to like what Hinata is teaching Sakura to control your charka"

"Do I learn Jutsu's to"

"Yes" Sasuke mumbled causing Naruto to jump up.

"Alright let's go" He shouted and Sasuke just muttered "Dobe" and walked to another clearing. Naruto eagerly following him.

Hinata and Sakura trained for what seemed like hours, before stopping for lunch. They made up some more ramen and after eating went to take some to the guys. Walking into the clearing Hinata heard Sakura gasp beside her as she found Sasuke hanging by his feet from a tree, watching Naruto try to climb the tree. He was almost up to where Sasuke was now standing when he feel once more to the ground, landing on his feet as he frowned at Sasuke who jumped down.

"Nearly, though you still need a lot of work" Sasuke added, though deep down he was impressed with Naruto's fast progress. Naruto just folded his arms.

"Why can't I lean Jutsu's' He whined.

"Hn"

"I bet you can't even do them'

"Hn"

"See that's a no isn't it"

"Hn"

"Yes it is"

"No it's not" Sasuke said loudly, causing the girls to jump in fright.

"Then prove it"

"Hn"

"See you can't can you?"

"Prove what"

"Show me a Jutsu thing"

"Hn"

"See I knew it, you can't do it at all can you" Naruto added and Sasuke sighed as he jumped in the air and did a bunch of hand seals causing a flame of fire to erupt from his mouth. All three jumped and looked up as he graciously landed again.

"What was that" Naruto asked in amazement, studying the burn area of the clearing.

"It's called the Great Fireball Technique" he replied dully as Naruto continued to stare at him, before Hinata offered him some ramen which Naruto gladly accepted. Sakura offered Sasuke some but he turned them down.

"Come Naruto" he called once Naruto had finished. "You still have much to learn" and with that the girls left the boys to their training and their bickering.

"Wow you're a really fast learner" Hinata exclaimed and Sakura grinned in pleasure. The sky had become quite dark and stars had slowly appeared when the girls had decided to call it a day. The two were sitting down when Naruto came out of the trees looking exhausted.

"Where is Sasuke" Sakura demanded, cconcerned about the young Uchiha who had come to mean so much to her.

"He stayed behind to practice with his weapon thingy's" Naruto told her, yawning and sitting next to Hinata who blushed slightly.

"I'm going to find him" Sakura announced at once, slightly panicking that he would disappear and leave her. She got up and ran quickly towards the clearing he had been training with Naruto in. Hinata turned to Naruto who was staring intently at her.

"There a weird couple" Naruto said and Hinata smiled.

"How do you mean" she asked.

"Well their like complete opposites. Sakura is so loving and emotional where Sasuke is so cold and emotionless" he replied.

"But som…some…sometimes opposites at…atra…attract" Hinata stuttered, feeling herself grow with worry about their relationships.

"I guess" Naruto said, and then he turned to her. "What's wrong, you stuttering again so something must be wrong?"

"No...noth…thing"

"Hinata please tell me" Naruto begged and Hinata looked at the ground.

"Were opposites" she mumbled.

"Huh"

"Us, we are opposites to. Your strong and outspoken were I am weak and shy" She whispered and Naruto looked at her, taking her hands in his.

"I guess your right" he said and Hinata felt like fainting. Was he going to break up with her?

"Opposites do attract" he finished, lifting Hinata's head up so that their eyes met. He then smashed his lips against hers, in a passionate kiss. Hinata was too shocked to do anything. Naruto broke apart and whispered in her ear

"You're not weak" before kissing her again. This time Hinata overwhelmed with joy responded deepening the kiss they shared under the start. Naruto smiled and placed his head on her lap exhausted. Hinata gently stroked his head until he feel asleep. She smiled to herself before leaning her head back and letting sleep overcome her to.

Sakura wandered through the forest, daydreaming to herself about this morning. She kept going through Naruto's words in her head.

"Well I had to stop you their, who knows how far you would have gone"

Problem was she wasn't sure herself how far he would have gone. Could he perhaps be feeling that way inclined. What if he did try anything like that, could she stop him, could she stop herself. More importantly would she want to stop? That was the answer Sakura wanted to know, did some part of her want this. Want to go further.

"Yes" Her inner practically screamed

"No I can't" Sakura told herself.

"Oh why not, you like him don't you"

"Of course I do"

"Then what's the problem"

"Well aren't I a bit to young" Sakura thought.

"Girl your nearly nineteen, how the hell is that to young"

"I don't know, I don't even know how old he is"

"Well then ask"

'"I can't"

"Yes you can"

"Fine I will ask but only because I'm curious myself"

"Ok, now back to the issue"

"There is no issue"

"Yes there is, you brought it up"

"What"

"Do you want to go further?"

"No"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes"

"Positive?"

"No"

"So you're not sure?"

"Maybe"

"So you do?"

"I don't know"

"Hmm well in that case then I say part of you does"

"Well maybe, argh I have no idea"

"That was obvious"

"Well your very helpful' Sakura told her inner sarcastically, then realizing what she was saying she shook her head.

"Maybe part of me wouldn't mind"

"Good were getting somewhere"

"But part of me is afraid"

"Of what"

"I'm not sure, I just am"

"Hmm"

"We don't even know if that was what he wanted"

"True"

"So let's not argue about something that may be irrelevant"

"Ok fine, but if he does then you're going to have to deal with it"

"I know"

"Well ok then"

"Fine"

"So what's the main reason bothering you?"

"I don't even know if he likes me that much" Sakura admitted.

"He kissed you didn't he"

"Well yes but he may not have that strong of feelings for me"

"You mean he may not love you"

"Exactly"

"Well"

"Well what?"

"Do you love him" Her inner asked and Sakura sighed. She gave no response but in her heart she knew the answer was yes. However she now became aware of where she was. She realized that she was approaching the clearing and could hear no sound of any movements.

Her heart started to beat faster. What if he wasn't their, what if he had left. Or worse what if something or someone had gotten him. Could Orochimaru already know that Sasuke had disobeyed him? She couldn't breathe as she walked into the dark clearing, her yes quickly scanning her surroundings. She saw something, and knew their could only be one conclusion. Immediately she felt tears well up into her eyes.

"No" She whispered into the night. He couldn't have left, he just couldn't have.

A/N: Sorry if this chapter wasn't as exciting as the others. It took forever to write to. Anyway if you want your name along with those at the start then please review. I just love getting them and I strive on them. So please it would mean so much to me if you did. Thanks in advance!