Artheph's Note: Of course, no compendium of love stories of ours would be complete without a Sasuke/Sakura story!! Wow it was pretty insane how fast I wrote these over Thanksgiving break. See, Crysthur was off frolicking in San Diego with her cousins, leaving me bored. Very bored. Crysthur and I usually stay up until like 1 AM in the morning fanfictioning, writing, and just chatting. But if she was in San Diego, and I was at home…THERE WAS NO ONE FOR ME TO TALK TO. And plus, my sister was home, and she was hogging the computer. So, in my loner-ness without DEAR CRYSTHUR to talk to, I wrote the Kiba/Hinata one AND this one in a span of like 2 hours I believe. But it felt good to get it alllll out. So, enjoy! And yes, I know it's mightily short.

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Sasuke/Sakura

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"Sasuke-kun, you won't leave me, will you?"

"Sasuke-kun, you wouldn't abandon me, would you?"

"Sasuke-kun, you'll be here forever, right?"

Sakura constantly barraged him with these questions, as if she wouldn't believe she had finally obtained the coveted treasure of her childhood dreams.

Their relationship was chaste. In fact, the only public displays of affection were the occasional holding of hands and when Sasuke would wrap an arm around Sakura's waist protectively if the guys came too close.

This is what fed Sakura's fears. She was afraid Sasuke didn't want to get too attached, in case he had to leave. Sasuke wanted to reassure her that wasn't true, but he didn't know how.

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A festival was being held in Konoha to celebrate the newly arrived peace. Laughter tinkled through the air, music resounded loudly, and people were everywhere, dancing, eating, and talking.

"C'mon, dance competition!" Naruto yelled out, with his usual rambunctious cheer.

"Let's join, Sasuke!" Sakura said.

"Eh.."

"Scared you'll lose to ME?" Naruto prompted.

"Feh, like I'd ever lose to you, baka."

Their rivalry was still alive and well.

The music started. Their bodies moved to the beat; their motions were sensual and graceful. All they heard was the sound of the music pounding in their ears and the sound of each other's breathing when they pulled close.

This was the loosest and most intimate the couple had ever been in the open. But they didn't notice as the boy only concentrated on the girl, and the girl only focused on the boy.

The others paused as they noticed the two. They soon created a circle around Sasuke and Sakura, in awe of their most public display since their relationship began and, of course, in awe of their mad dancing skills.

The music ended as Sakura arched her back over Sasuke's lowered arm. When he pulled her to a standing position, her breathing quickened from not only the strain of their fast-paced dance, but also from the sudden close proximity.

Sasuke cupped Sakura's cheek and gently moved his thumb over her white skin in a smooth arc. A smile could be seen in her eyes as his lips met hers. Their first kiss. It was simple, not overly dramatic, not overly passionate. But it was perfect. The crowd erupted into cheers.

"Sakura, I would never leave you."