Chapter 14: Could it possibly be…?

Through her eyelids, Sakura could feel the rays of the sun warm her like a blanket. It was a sign that morning had arrived at last. Stirring slightly Sakura realized that she had spent the night with Sasuke. Unlike her he was soundly asleep, his expression calm and delicate. Slowly Sakura caressed his face, gently feeling the warmth of his skin touching hers. Quickly before she got carried away Sakura got off the bed and put her robe back on. Leaving Sasuke asleep, unaware of her departure.

...

"Did anyone hear the rumors?" the maids were once again gathered around the kitchen gossiping.

"What rumors?" asked one of the maids as she shredded the meat in front of her for dinner.

"Well it appears that Sir Sasuke and lady Sakura slept in the same room last night!" all of the maids shrieked with happiness. They were happy that finally things were getting better between their bosses.

Mikoto walked into a bunch of laughing maids. "What is that matter here? Do you have nothing better to do than gossip." Immediately they all smiled and looked at Mikoto.

"Have you really not heard what happened?" Mikoto looked at the maid in puzzlement.

"What do you mean?"

"The boss and his wife slept together last night, for the first time since they came!" Mikoto's complexion never faltered, except for a smile that was noticeable in her aged face.

"Of course I know…"

….

"Lady Sakura!" Sakura turned around to see an approaching Mikoto, her smile evident from far away.

"Mikoto! I'm glad you came. I need help with fixing the order for the storage." Sakura smiled. For the first time in a while she truly felt happy. The warmth in her heart fueled her soul, the feeling of joy was once again overwhelming her.

"Lady, is it true what I heard? That you slept with Sir Sasuke?" Mikoto asked. Sakura's smiled widened even more. It caused her a sort of satisfaction to know that everyone was well aware of the reconciliation between Sasuke and her.

"It is true to an extent. I was sleeping with Sasuke…but not in the intimate kind of way…"Sakura began to flush as she spoke. Last night she could have been extremely close to sleeping with Sasuke if he had not been injured. Sakura was sure that next time she would not be able to stop him…and at the moment she was sure that she would want him the same way he wanted her…

"My Lady…"Mikoto's voice held a sweet and tender tone to it. One of understanding.

"Alright Mikoto help me out here! Sasuke said something about ordering extra food for the orphanage and also medical supplies for the new hospital." As Sakura spoke Mikoto wrote down everything she told her.

'She sure is trying to please Sasuke…'

"Oh! I almost forgot order towels, lots of towels. We are running low in the ranch and the hospital. Mikoto, what do you think Sasuke would like to eat? Perhaps beef….no, no, maybe chicken soup to help him recover quicker. Yes! Let's do that instead!" Sakura was so excited about these new feelings, feelings so different from her first love. This was like a hurricane it had hit her hard at first but when it was over it left her feeling needed. With Sasuke it wasn't just words, she was sure that he held back passion. Strong, lustful and dominating passion.

…Weeks Later….

Sasuke was good as knew, with Sakura's help he healed extremely quickly. To his surprise every passing day Sakura acted more and more like the wife he desired so greatly. Now that Sakura was acting so caring and different he decided to make her happy by doing as she liked and the first step began with Karin.

"Sasuke, you wanted to speak to me?" Karin walked into Sasuke's studio shyly. Even she had noticed it. Her Sasuke was beginning to abandon her, he now spent most of his time with HIS wife.

"Yes, it is about the hospital." Sasuke motioned Karin to sit and she did. "It appears that they are in urgent need of an accountant and who better to take care of things than you." Sasuke smiled.

On the other hand Karin's hear broke. He couldn't mean…

"I want you to start packing your things tonight. You leave tomorrow morning."

"Sasuke….but my godmother…"Karin stuttered.

"Do not worry about her, she will be able to stay here as long as she desires." Sasuke stood and walked around his desk towards Karin. He kneeled in front of her and put his hand on her shoulder. "I trust that you will take care of things for me and keep me informed of how things go." With his words Karin began to cry. Sasuke looked at her in shock.

Karin harshly grabbed the collar of his shirt. "Sasuke, after everything we have been through! I can't leave! I DO NOT WISH TO LEAVE!" Karin screamed at Sasuke. All he could to was close his eyes and sigh. He knew this was going to bite him in the ass later.

"Karin…don't make this harder than it is. What happened between us was just a kiss. Nothing more than that. Understand that I will never stop loving Sakura." Her name made Karin rage with anger.

"EVEN AFTER EVERYTHING SHE HAS DONE TO YOU!?"

"YES! Even after everything. She's changing….she's starting to love me…" Sasuke's expression filled with tenderness and love. Just thinking about her made his heart swell. Not waiting for him to say anything else Karin stood and walked back to her room.

'This sure was a long day.' Sasuke thought

…..

When Sakura arrived to her room she was exhausted. This whole thing about being a wife was sure tiring.

'I need a shower.' Sakura thought. After asking Mikoto to prepare her bath she was finally able to relax. Gently she stepped into the tub. The warm water feeling great on her skin. She grabbed a sponge and began scrubbing her delicate skin.

Sasuke walked into his room. It was dark like always the only rays of light came through the balcony window made by the moon. It was such a beautiful night…

Then Sasuke heard a noise come from the conjoining bathroom between his room and Sakura's. Slowly Sasuke opened the door. His eyes widened in surprise at what caught his attention. Sakura! Her body glimmering with droplets of water falling from her body as she stood up to rinse herself. All he could see was her back. Without thinking Sasuke walked in unnoticed by Sakura until Sasuke's hand trailed Sakura's naked shoulder.

Sakura jumped in terror of not knowing who was touching her. "It's me." The low sensual voice bounced off her body as Sakura recognized who it came from.

"Sasuke…" her smooth voice was like a plea to his hears. Sasuke buried his face on her neck. Then gently kissed it while his hands roamed the curves of her body.

"Can I join you?" asked Sasuke rather seductively. Sakura quickly stiffened.

"I don't-" she was cut off by Sasuke's finger at her lips as he turned her around to look at him.

"Don't say anything." Out of instinct Sakura's hands snaked around Sasuke's neck and his hands reached for her legs to carry her to their bed.

Yes he dared to call it their bed. After tonight it was going to be their bed, he was going to make sure of it.

Their lips locked together as they made their way to the bed. Sasuke's tongue invading every space of her lips. Sakura couldn't help but let him teach her how it felt to be loved. Truly loved to the point of extinction. She could feel her heat rising, a heat so damn hot that it could have melted her very being.

Gently Sasuke laid her on the bed. He followed, he was left with no choice but to follow because of Sakura's hands still around his neck. Without letting go Sakura entangled her finger into his hair, the silky black hair that she had learned to love. Wanting more of his body Sakura pulled Sasuke closer to her.

Without wanting to part but needing to Sasuke let go of Sakura's plump lips. Sakura was confused until she saw him removing his clothes, understanding she helped him. Sasuke grabbed hold of her trembling hand. With tenderness he kissed it, her palm, and then her knuckles, up to every fingers.

"Don't be afraid. Let me love you. Let me show you just how much I love you…Sakura" the way he purred her name made Sakura excited.

Sasuke continued his lecture by caressing her left breast, the moment she felt his lips sucking gently her nipple she grew ecstatic with passion. The feeling was amazing, his tongue making circular motions that drove her insane. His other hand trailed down slowly to her thigh. Regretfully Sasuke left her breast and lowered down to her abdomen. Where he placed tender kisses, this caused Sakura to tighten at the feeling of his lips so low down her body. Purposefully skipping her entrance Sasuke began kissing the inside of her thigh. This made Sakura grab hold of the pillow underneath her hard as the lust filled her body and soul.

"Let it out Sakura, I know you want to…" said Sasuke as he looked at her flushed expression. Feeling embarrassed Sakura looked away from him.

"It…It's embarrassing…" Sakura managed to say. Sasuke smiled tenderly and leaned up closer to her face.

"I really do love the way you get red…just like this…"Sasuke used his finger to trail her lower lip. Sakura began to start panting.

"Kiss me already!" her sudden outburst caused Sasuke to smile and Sakura to redden even more.

"As my lady wishes." This time the kiss was hard and demanding. Not knowing what else to do Sakura roamed her hand on Sasuke's body. Feeling every muscle, every pulse, feeling the radiating heat that was him and only him.

"Make me yours Sasuke." Sasuke looked closely at her eyes. They were filled with passion and love, also longing for something that he wanted to be the only one to be able to provide for her.

"Are you sure?"

"I have never been so sure in my life. I want this Sasuke." Sakura placed her palm on Sasuke's cheek to reassure him of her feelings.

"Place your legs around my hips." Sakura did as she was told. Immediately she understood why, because she could feel him at her entrance. Sasuke could also feel the wetness that she produced by just touching her. This made him happy, to know he had this effect on her.

"I'll go easy." Sakura nodded and waited for him to enter her.

"Mhm…." Sakura mumbled as Sasuke's tip slowly entered her core, liking the feeling Sasuke continued to drive himself more into her, until he was fully inside of her.

"AHHHH!" Sakura's head fell back in utter pleasure. "AHHH Sasuke! You're so big!"

Making himself more comfortable her placed his arms next to Sakura's body and began pounding in and out of her. Sakura grabbed hold of his back. She used this to keep him in motion. The blood that was rushing to her vagina was so much that it made her light headed.

"Sakura I- I love you!" cried out Sasuke. His pace quickening, his hips slamming against hers with so much force that caused the bed to shake with everything thrust he made.

"I ahhh Love you too!" Sakura shifted her left leg higher onto his back, this gave Sasuke more access to her heated center. Liking the way she said those words he asked her to say his name. "Sasukeeeee! I'm going to explode!"

The pressure between their bodies climaxed in unison, Sakura's orgasm and Sasuke's seed became one.

Panting Sasuke began pulling out of her, but Sakura's hands stopped him. "No…stay in me for a while longer, please." More than pleased by her request he kissed her and pulled her body on top of his so as to not hurt her.

"Thank you for tonight….Sakura" with that he placed a kiss on her forehead and fell asleep.

…Month later…..

The moment Tsunade left the kitchen she came face to face with Naruto. Her complexion hardened at the sight of him.

"I need to speak with Sakura." Naruto's voice was rigid and held no compassion. Tsunade did not back down to him.

"I'm sorry to say that she is not able to speak with you."

"Then when she is free, please let her know it is urgent." With that Naruto bowed and left an awed struck Tsunade.

…. . . .

"Mr. Yashima suspects that you were one of the ones who ambushed us, is this true?" asked Sasuke. Sakura couldn't help but overhear their conversation. The man before him seemed nervous, his fingers shifting along with every question that was thrown at him." If you confess then you will be free to go. All I need from you is information on Kabuto." Sasuke knew he was giving him a great deal he could not refuse. "You know the punishment for treason. They would hang you."

"I promise you. . ." the man was caught

"I do not need excuses." Replied Sasuke with a stern expression that could have killed a man if only looks could kill.

Not wanting to disturb the heated discussion, Sakura quietly walked out of the room only to be dragged down the hall by her aunt Tsunade.

"Sakura! That ingrate just told me he wants to talk to you again." All she could hear was a soft sigh coming from Sakura. "Please Sakura, what are you going to do. If someone finds out there will be trouble."

Sakura knew this, but what was she supposed to do. Naruto was an impatient man when it came to her. Besides, after what had happened between she and Sasuke had changed her way of thinking. Now more than ever she needed to clear things up.

"Tell him that I'll meet him by the back exit of the ranch mid-day today." Sakura finally replied. She needed to end this situation as soon as possible. After seeing Sasuke almost on the brink of death she realized that she had begun falling in love with her husband. She smiled at the thought…it was incredible to fall in love with her own husband, the man she had initially despised with her entire being was now the man she saw herself with for the rest of her life.

Tsunade continued to eye her niece, Sakura was smiling. "Sakura, I really hope you know what you are doing. This boy is someone you do not want to mess with."

With a sigh Sakura looked at her worried aunt. "I know, but I have to face him now or he will never leave."

…Mid-day…..

"Lady Sakura!" at the sound of her name Sakura turned around to look at the source of the noise.

"Mikoto…what is the matter?" Mikoto began to fidget, her expression filled with worry as she tried to find the words to say to the woman she respected the most. "Please tell me, there is nothing to be worried about." Sakura approached Mikoto and placed a hand on her shoulder to reassure her that she could speak freely.

"Lady…you don't plan on leaving Sir Sasuke again do you?" Sakura's eyes widen, Mikoto seemed to worry a lot about Sasuke. She noticed that she did not like to be away from him when Sasuke got shot. She worried just like…a mother. Her concern brought a smile to her face.

"Do not worry Mikoto. I do not plan on leaving Sasuke now or ever." Mikoto's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Madam!"

With a caring smile Sakura embraced Mikoto, "I love him Mikoto." With that Sakura continued to head outside to meet with Naruto. Leaving an awestruck Mikoto staring at her departing figure.

'Could it be?' thought Mikoto. For the benefit of the doubt Mikoto carefully followed Sakura.

Meanwhile Sakura considered the words she had just spoken to Mikoto, they felt so right. Sakura couldn't contain the happiness it brought her to come to terms with her feelings. From the moment that she had arrived to Konoha everything had been a turmoil inside of her. Along with her hatred for Sasuke and her impossible love for Naruto. Everything seemed to be coming together now. These past weeks with Sasuke had been amazing. There was no day in which Sasuke would not ravish her with sweet kisses, or a night in which they would make love. Just remembering made her blush.

"Sakura!" Sakura looked up to see Naruto. She was waiting for that jolt of comfort, love…longing…but it never came.

"Naruto…" as she said his name he approached her and began to lean to give her a kiss when her hands stopped him. This surprised him…

"Sakura, what had happened to you?" casting her gazed away from him Sakura spoke.

"You have to leave before things get out of hand. This is too dangerous, meeting like this…if someone caught us-"she was cut off by Naruto shaking her by the shoulders.

"What has he done to you? Tell me…or is it that..?" Naruto trailed off at the look of Sakura's eyes.

"I Love him!" Naruto let go of her as if his hands had just been burned by the hottest fire. "I'm sorry Naruto, but it was only a matter of time before I realized it."

"YOU'RE LYING TO ME!" Sakura cringed at the sound of his voice. "He bought you! Don't you see that you are only a possession to him and nothing else!" tears covered her eyes at his words.

"IT'S NOT TRUE! The way he makes love to me…I can tell he truly loves me…" It felt like someone had stabbed him in the heart repeatedly.

"Y-you slept w-with him?!" Sakura turned away from him. Naruto forced her to look at him, "LOOK AT ME!"

"YES! I DID! And I don't regret it. I love him Naruto, please now leave! You have to leave before it's too late." Naruto walked closer to her.

"Sakura, come back to me…" he took both of her hands in his lips. "Come with me…" Sakura continued to look at him with despair.

"She can't!"

The voice startled Sakura, her body froze in fear…they were caught…(I was going to finish it there, but since I kept you waiting so long I decided against it.)

Naruto looked up first to find himself with the sight of an aged woman. Then Sakura turned to find herself looking at, "Mikoto!?"

"Lady Sakura…she's pregnant!" her confident voice caused Naruto to stumble backwards. He turned his gaze the woman at his side.

"Sakura…is this true?" his blue eyes filled with sadness. For the better of them both she replied.

"Yes, Naruto."