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Sorry about the wait!

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"Sasuke-kun!" gasped Sakura. Her dark-haired lover stood in the doorway, looking only mildly surprised at the position she was in. "Get off me!" grunted Sakura, shoving Lee to the floor. He was drooling and had little hearts in his eyes.
"Let me guess- it isn't what it look like, right?" Sasuke said with a smirk.
"Exactly," she replied, sitting up in bed. "I think I'll let Lee explain," she said.
"He is in no condition for interrogation. C'mon, let's go," he said, holding out an arm. Sakura sidled under it, resting in on her shoulders.
"So, how did this whole mess start?" Sasuke asked as they exited the house together.
"Well, I had done the shopping and was headed back to your house..."

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Sakura and Sasuke sat on his couch that night, watching television together. Sakura's parents had gone on as second honeymoon and wouldn't be back for a week, and Sasuke had agreed to let Sakura stay with him. Now, at eight o'clock that night, Sakura had snuggled up close to Sasuke, her arms wrapped around his waist in a gentle hug. One of his arms was snaked around her waist and the other rested simply on his lap. It was very peaceful.
"Sasuke-kun," said Sakura sleepily. Sasuke looked down at her.
"Hm?" he replied.
"I was wondering..." she started, a bit flustered.
"..."
"I mean, um... How long will all of this last?" she asked slowly.
"How long will what go on?" he asked.
"This!" she said, moving away from his grasp. "How long will we be able to go on like this? How long will it be until your need for power consumes you, and you run away from me?"
"Sakura," said Sasuke slowly, reaching out towards her. She pulled away.
"I'm serious, Sasuke-kun! I know you better than anyone! All I want to know is how long this will last," Sakura said, almost in tears. 'These have been the best memories of my life, and I want to know if I'll ever experience them again!" She let Sasuke pull her into a hug and plant butterfly kisses on her forehead.
"It will last as I long as I can make it last," he said reassuringly. "You will always have my heart, no matter what happens," he said, tilting her head up and making her eyes meet his. "And can I say safely that I will always have yours?" he asked, looking deeply into her eyes.
"Y-yes," stuttered Sakura, gazing longingly at him.
Sasuke leaned down, closing his eyes and pressing his lips against hers and tightening his hug. Sakura brought her hands, wrapping one around his neck and one hand stroking his cheek. Sasuke shivered into their kiss, and his tongue flickered across Sakura's bottom lips, seeking entrance into her mouth. Sakura parted her lips slightly, granting him access. Sasuke pushed Sakura gently down to the carpeted floor, resting his body over hers. Sakura moaned softly into the kiss, placing her hands on his shoulders. He pulled his hands from her waist up to her arms, running his fingers lightly up and down them, sending chills through her body. Sakura's eyes suddenly flicked open, and she pushed against Sasuke's shoulders, forcing him away from her body.
His eyes opened, and he lifted himself away from her.
"What's wrong?" he asked, rubbing Sakura's back.
"Not tonight, Sasuke-kun- we wouldn't have stopped," Sakura explained. Sasuke nodded and leaned on Sakura's shoulder, placing his arm around her shoulder as they went back to watching TV.