Perhaps contrary to popular opinion and canon. I always thought in an AU scenario if Naruto and Sakura got together, Sakura would fall in love as hard as Naruto would but she'd be slower in getting to the big steps in a relationship. Such as moving in together. Sakura who likely lived with her parents until college would come to enjoy an independent life where she could chill and not do chores unless she really had to. Naruto for obvious reasons in contrast would have a contrasting perspective.

Anyway I am not going to get around to writing an entire fic about that but if I did, it may have opened like this.

Naruto usually slept in well into the afternoon on Sundays. So it surprised Sakura to see him up and about when she awoke.

Sakura got out of bed, bathed, dressed and had breakfast. Throughout the entire process Naruto did not say a word but simply paced about the house with a smile plastered on his face.

Sakura found this amusing if not altogether flattering. Her ego fueled she laid an extra sweet kiss upon his lips before saying goodbye.

Before she could leave yet he grabbed her by the waist and grinned.

"Sakura what if I told you that I really really loved you,"

Sakura glanced down at his hands around her then up at the smile on his face. "I'd wonder what it is you wanted"

Naruto shook his head. "Sakura what could I want so bad that I would start by saying something that serious?"

Sakura rolled her eyes

Naruto studied her face for a moment and then chuckled softly. "Okay I do want something but it's not THAT. "

A smirk came to Sakura's face. "Surprising because this is how it usually starts. It started exactly like this last night."

"Okay that might have been true yesterday but it's different now." Naruto said.

"Uh-huh next you'll rub against me like a hungry cat" Sakura continued.

Naruto laughed and averted his gaze. He then took a deep breath and brought his attention back to her. "It's not about THAT"

"Okay, then what is it about?"

He eyed her quietly then said "Don't get me wrong if you have the time for THAT I am up for it-"

Sighing softly Sakura began to pull away from his grasp.

Naruto pulled her back and locked her in place. "Okay, okay, okay I'm sorry just hear me out for a second."

"I've got some errands to run Naruto. As much as I'd like to I have to go."

"Sakura-Chan it's not about THAT. THAT can wait until tonight."

Sakura smiled broadly. "You are very presumptions Uzumaki Naruto. Just because I am invited to come over to your home again tonight doesn't automatically mean THAT will happen."

Naruto considered this for a moment. "Okay we don't have to do anything tonight."

" What?" Sakura said her face brimming with skepticism

"We don't have to do anything and I won't expect anything."

Sakura narrowed her eyes. "I-I am starting a pretty busy schedule tomorrow. It'll be brutal.

Naruto nodded "I know."

Sakura placed her hands against his chest. "We might not see each other for a few days. Maybe not for the entire week."

Naruto exhaled. "Yeah but I can wait."

Sakura moved her hands up to his shoulders. She started to rub them. "But I am still sleeping over tonight. We'll be in the same bed."

"That's up to you Sakura-Chan if you come over I'll sleep on the couch. So I won't be tempted."

Sakura allowed herself to be further drawn into Naruto's embrace. "You don't have to go through all that trouble."

Naruto sighed with resignation."I will make it a personal challenge for myself not to touch you."

Sakura swallowed hard. "Last night and tonight are rare nights. We are usually really busy. You wouldn't want to waste a night right?"

"It'll be tough but I'll wait" Naruto said.

"You're bluffing" She challenged.

"Sakura I promise that I won't touch anything–"

Sakura placed her pointer finger against Naruto's bottom lip. "Okay don't do that. I get it..point taken. But we're definitely doing THAT tonight for sure"

Mischief gleamed in Naruto's eyes. "Sakura you are being presumptuous."

Sakura nodded. "Yes I admit that I had some of the same presumptions you had. Still I am looking at an ugly week and I need it to start off…right. So I would prefer to be touched by you tonight. I am coming over specifically to be touched by you tonight. "

Naruto rubbed casually at his jaw "You know Sakura-Chan a guy might like a little romance first."

"Oh you want romance?" Sakura cooed.

"It couldn't hurt. Makes a guy feel special."

"You want candlelight?"

"I like candlelight."

"You want a sensual massage?"

"It might help set the mood"

"I'll even cook a special dinner"

"…..Or we can order out."

"No, I've gotten some new recipes from my mom and I am going to delight your taste buds. I am going to romance you up boy and then we are definitely going to do THAT."

Grinning triumphantly Naruto scratched at his cheek. "Sakura-Chan sometimes I think you are using me for my body"

Sakura nuzzled into the crook of Naruto's neck. inhaling sharply she opened her mouth against his skin.

"Well I find your body very becoming on you."

"Huh usually on me its your body that beco-

Sakura punched him on the shoulder. "You perv!"

"I am a pervy kettle and you are a pervy pot Sakura-chan."

Sakura laughed softly and caressed Naruto's cheek with her neck. "You know I love you."

"Hmm I know you love THAT."

"Both!" Sakura said wrapping her arms around his neck. "I very very much love the complete package that is Uzumaki Naruto."

"Then move in with me," Naruto whispered

Pulling back a little, Sakura asked …"What?"

He held her surprised gaze. "I'd like this to be our house, our bed, our food, our life"

"That's a big step" Sakura muttered.

"Its a step. I thought…we should see how this works out…" Naruto let the implications of his words hang in the the air.

Sakura blinked back at Naruto. "Do you need an answer now?"

He stood motionless for a moment. "That sounds like an answer."

"No its not, it's really not" She gnawed at her bottom lip. "Just give me a few days to think about it.

Naruto remained silent, then finally smiled , "Sure, I'll be here if you change your mind."

"I haven't made up my mind yet."

He shrugged.

Sakura stepped forward, rubbing her hand on Naruto's arm she smiled weakly. "Don't be hurt, please don't be hurt."

"I'm not hurt" Naruto laughed.

She took his right hand in hers and they locked eyes.

"I am a little hurt" He sighed. "But I can be patient."

"You do know that I love you right?" She asked.

"Sakura-Chan I wouldn't have asked if I didn't know."

Naruto leaned over and kissed Sakura on the forehead. "Are you still coming tonight?"

"Do you still want me to come over?"

Naruto grinned. "When it's comes to THAT you can come over whenever you want."

"Hey get it right I'm coming over for this…" Sakura leaned forward and they kissed for a while, just soft, loving, gentle kisses. "….And that."

I figure Sakura is doing residency program on her way to being a surgeon and Naruto is on the road to being a detective or something. Anyway if you like it let me know.