Sasuke awoke the next morning, an awkward feeling gracing his body as his vision focused. That dream about Anko was the most vivid one he had to date...But it was in fact, just a dream.
Stretching his arms above his head, a slight crack issued from the bones that shifted within their sockets, only to slide back into place. Grumbling, he rubbed his shoulders and slid from his bed.
Blushing, he glanced down to the floor where his navy hued boxers lay. Had he thrown them off last night? No...or at least, he didn't remember doing so. It was a damn good thing that he wasn't sharing this housing with anyone, or else they would have gotten the full view. Still mumbling, he moved to the kitchen.
After downing a quick breakfast of bread and orange juice, Sasuke slid into the shower to wash that strange feeling off his body. Saying that he was releaved when he stepped from the steamy water, to find himself feeling normal, was an understatement. Gah...he would never be able to even glance at Anko ever again...not after that dream. But, he still could not help but grin at the memory of it. And that quiet laugh that escaped his lips only strengthened his last thought.
The morning sunlight was calming, not making him to hot to have to remove his favored coat, not that he would anyways. It felt just right...crisp, that is the feeling. Not to cold, but cool enough so not one bead of sweat rolled down any surface of his toned body. Though, he still continued to grumble about having to wake up early to attend a ceremony for the Hokage, honoring his long, benevolent "rule". He hoped that old man stayed longer, though, these ceremonies usually ment he was either about to retire, or die. He shrugged with indifferance, finding himself caring alot less then even he would have given credit to himself.
Children dashing down the street, streamers of many hues rippling behind them, balls of bright colors bouncing off walls. Those damn giggles still annoyed him...as always, causing him to regret not being able to punt one of the kids across the Hidden Leaf Village. Another shinobi of the stated village brushed past, his quick eyes catching Sasuke's, only to pull away amongst quivering anxiety. Now that, is what made Sasuke's morning tolerable.
The ceremony was boring, only showcasing the Hokage in his neverending speeches, with the villages Jounin surrounding all but the front of him. And even with the glints of countless head plates, Sasuke found those gifted eyes of his close shut, his mind being jerked away from reality.
Sakura? Her naked body, covered by her own hands, was what graced his sight, a gentle breeze stirring that hair that had been styled short since those days of the Chuunin exam. She really was beautiful, even if he had never wanted to admit it...though this dream surprised him. Never before had thoughts such as these flowed into the riverbed of his mind, quenching a thirst that most men experianced. And those rosey cheeks on her, blushing with a shyness that had not been shown on her to often. He could feel his hand reach out touch her, when a stinging rose on his right cheek.
"WHAT THE HELL...", came an overly loud voice, causing more then a few heads to turn. A swathe of blond hair was all he saw at first, followed by glaring eyes that softened shortly after his awakening. Ino...that obnoxious girl with little real talent. He sighed when he realized that instead of reaching for Sakura, he had reached for...this one. And he knew she would take it the wrong way. "Sasuke-kun...I wouldn't...", she began, only to have her own words cut off short by the coldness of Sasuke's voice, "I was dreaming, think nothing of it."
Ino seemed hurt, though she bounced back as always. "Whatever you say, Sasuke-kun." That arrogant wink caused the Uchiha progeny to feel his fist tighten with the image of his knuckles slamming into her face, to send her flying across the building. Though he chose not too...as always.
After the ceremony, Sasuke roamed the Hidden Leaf, not really expecting to see anything or anyone of any importance. He glanced a few familiar faces...Lee, who greated him with a pat on the shoulder and a gleaming tooth. Hinata, who spoke more clearly since her and Naruto had..."paired up", and last, a overly shy Sakura.
What was causing her to act so strange. She had barely said two words before dashing off, her cheeks a deeper shade of crimson then Jiraiya did when he was got spying on bathing females. He would find out what was bothering her so later, but now, he only wanted to catch up on missing sleep.
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Sasuke had actually spoken to her, fondly almost. And like some lovestruck schoolgirl, she squeaked out two words and ran off down the street. For all she knew, he would have been on the verge of confronting her on something, though...that just wasnt plausible. He HAD been asleep. Fidgeting with her hands, she exited the village to find the serenity only accesable through the quiet of an empty countryside.
But what the girl did not know, was what was beggining to grow inside of her...what would change her life forever...what would change the entire Leaf for countless years to come...
Stretching his arms above his head, a slight crack issued from the bones that shifted within their sockets, only to slide back into place. Grumbling, he rubbed his shoulders and slid from his bed.
Blushing, he glanced down to the floor where his navy hued boxers lay. Had he thrown them off last night? No...or at least, he didn't remember doing so. It was a damn good thing that he wasn't sharing this housing with anyone, or else they would have gotten the full view. Still mumbling, he moved to the kitchen.
After downing a quick breakfast of bread and orange juice, Sasuke slid into the shower to wash that strange feeling off his body. Saying that he was releaved when he stepped from the steamy water, to find himself feeling normal, was an understatement. Gah...he would never be able to even glance at Anko ever again...not after that dream. But, he still could not help but grin at the memory of it. And that quiet laugh that escaped his lips only strengthened his last thought.
The morning sunlight was calming, not making him to hot to have to remove his favored coat, not that he would anyways. It felt just right...crisp, that is the feeling. Not to cold, but cool enough so not one bead of sweat rolled down any surface of his toned body. Though, he still continued to grumble about having to wake up early to attend a ceremony for the Hokage, honoring his long, benevolent "rule". He hoped that old man stayed longer, though, these ceremonies usually ment he was either about to retire, or die. He shrugged with indifferance, finding himself caring alot less then even he would have given credit to himself.
Children dashing down the street, streamers of many hues rippling behind them, balls of bright colors bouncing off walls. Those damn giggles still annoyed him...as always, causing him to regret not being able to punt one of the kids across the Hidden Leaf Village. Another shinobi of the stated village brushed past, his quick eyes catching Sasuke's, only to pull away amongst quivering anxiety. Now that, is what made Sasuke's morning tolerable.
The ceremony was boring, only showcasing the Hokage in his neverending speeches, with the villages Jounin surrounding all but the front of him. And even with the glints of countless head plates, Sasuke found those gifted eyes of his close shut, his mind being jerked away from reality.
Sakura? Her naked body, covered by her own hands, was what graced his sight, a gentle breeze stirring that hair that had been styled short since those days of the Chuunin exam. She really was beautiful, even if he had never wanted to admit it...though this dream surprised him. Never before had thoughts such as these flowed into the riverbed of his mind, quenching a thirst that most men experianced. And those rosey cheeks on her, blushing with a shyness that had not been shown on her to often. He could feel his hand reach out touch her, when a stinging rose on his right cheek.
"WHAT THE HELL...", came an overly loud voice, causing more then a few heads to turn. A swathe of blond hair was all he saw at first, followed by glaring eyes that softened shortly after his awakening. Ino...that obnoxious girl with little real talent. He sighed when he realized that instead of reaching for Sakura, he had reached for...this one. And he knew she would take it the wrong way. "Sasuke-kun...I wouldn't...", she began, only to have her own words cut off short by the coldness of Sasuke's voice, "I was dreaming, think nothing of it."
Ino seemed hurt, though she bounced back as always. "Whatever you say, Sasuke-kun." That arrogant wink caused the Uchiha progeny to feel his fist tighten with the image of his knuckles slamming into her face, to send her flying across the building. Though he chose not too...as always.
After the ceremony, Sasuke roamed the Hidden Leaf, not really expecting to see anything or anyone of any importance. He glanced a few familiar faces...Lee, who greated him with a pat on the shoulder and a gleaming tooth. Hinata, who spoke more clearly since her and Naruto had..."paired up", and last, a overly shy Sakura.
What was causing her to act so strange. She had barely said two words before dashing off, her cheeks a deeper shade of crimson then Jiraiya did when he was got spying on bathing females. He would find out what was bothering her so later, but now, he only wanted to catch up on missing sleep.
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Sasuke had actually spoken to her, fondly almost. And like some lovestruck schoolgirl, she squeaked out two words and ran off down the street. For all she knew, he would have been on the verge of confronting her on something, though...that just wasnt plausible. He HAD been asleep. Fidgeting with her hands, she exited the village to find the serenity only accesable through the quiet of an empty countryside.
But what the girl did not know, was what was beggining to grow inside of her...what would change her life forever...what would change the entire Leaf for countless years to come...