A/N: Yah! Naruto is not getting brainwashed! Good. That would be a bad thing, you know. Anyway, what mission did they put him on? I wonder… hum…

Chapter 13

Falling For You

Naruto ran around the house, room to room, screaming like a 6 year old. "This place is awesome!" He continued running around the halls, peeking his head in every room as he passed. Then, he found a window. "Oh my god!" He placed his hands on the frame, and then shoved his face forward so his nose was pressed right up against the glass. His eyes wondered from side to side, taking in the view. Then, he quickly pulled away from the window and ran down the stairs. Sakura giggled. Naruto was always one to get… well, over excited would be too toned down, but you get the idea. She walked over to the window he used to be peering though, and outside she saw an egger blonde run back and forth, from tree to tree, screaming for joy.

"Does he really have to stay with us?" Sasuke muttered, as he too watched his new partner in disgust. Sakura turned to face his, and then smiled, "Yup." Before another word could be said, she walked into her room and closed the door. Sasuke sighed. 'Stupid partners…'

'What are you complaining about man? Sure, the one needs help… badly, but you sure don't mind having Sakura as a partner.'

'Tch. Sure…'

'Admit it, you like her. You like her a lot.'

'I do not. She's so annoying!'

'Of course she is… and you aren't affected by living in the same house with her at all?'

'Nope.'

'Not even when you know her room is right beside yours?'

'Nope.'

'Not even when you know she's sleeping in that room?'

'Nope.'

'Not even when you know she's change-'

'Ew! Stop! Bad! No!'

'Ha! I knew it! You do think about her!'

'No I don't, that's just going to far!'

'That's just going to far… bla bla bla. You so like her.'

'Shut up…'

'Ha! You're in denial!'

'And you'll be in a hospital if you don't stop bugging me!'

'Meep! –hides in the shadows-'

'Thought so…'

Days turned to weeks, and the trio still had no lead on where this guy might be hiding. Naruto had been training like mad for the past few weeks. He rarely stopped, only for school, food and sleep. Now, he was just as good as Sakura and Sasuke at up close hand-to-hand combat. He still had a ways to go, but he was getting there. The three continued their 'kill the ugly ninjas attacking the school' routine, along with keeping up in their schoolwork… well, 2 out of 3 is still good.

"URG! I can't believe this! They can't just give me a detention like that!" Sakura turned to her blonde friend. "Why not? You haven't handed in your homework for over a week." Naruto sighed, "Ya, but still. Why do they all have to give me a detention on the same day? I'm not going to get home until dinner!" Sakura laughed, "At least it's a break from training, huh." Naruto sighed, "I'd rather be training. Stupid teachers. Well, I have to go before they think I skipped. I don't want even more detentions! See you at home guys!" Then, Naruto darted down the hall, waving back at his two friends… well, one friend, one guy who was just being forced to be there.

Sakura laughed, then she began walking toward the house. Sasuke fallowed her from behind, hands in his pockets. Halfway home, he realized he was watching her. He quickly turned his head away, hoping she didn't notice. When he looked back up, he realized she was to busy looking up into the sky to notice anything he did. "Why do we have to walk every day?" Sakura came back from her cloud gazing session and turned to him. "Huh?" "Not that I'm complaining, just… why?" Sakura looked down at her feet, not saying a word. Sasuke realized there was something up. "What is it?" She looked up at him. Her eyes' normal cheeriness was replaced with a hint of sorrow. She sighed, and then looked up at the sky. "Well, my mother always loved nature. She barley ever went inside really. That's how I got my name. Sakura blossoms were always her favorite flower. She used to call me her little cherry blossom." Sasuke noticed the past tense in her words. "What happened to her?" His voice held a hint of remorse, which made Sakura's head turn. She could have sworn he was showing some type of interest, but with him it was hard to tell. Everything he did seemed blank and expressionless. "She died, along with my father. They were on a mission together, but they didn't make it back. That's how I got my stepparents. They were my parents' best friends, so they gladly took me in. I was about 7 at the time, so I can still remember them pretty well. Really, I wish I had been younger, then I wouldn't have to remember…" Sasuke looked up into the sky and sighed. "My parents died on a mission as well." Sakura turned, letting a hint of what might have been a tear trickle down her face. She hadn't talked about her parents for a long time, and by the look of Sasuke, nether did he. "I was 8. I know what you mean. It's hard when you still remember… but at least you had someone to turn too. No one was there to take me in. I was alone." Sakura opened her mouth slightly, but wasn't sure what to say. "I…I didn't know…" Sasuke quickly came back from what was probably his sad, remorseful state and was emotionless once again. "Ya. Most don't." The rest of the walk was silent, both alone with their thoughts and memories.

It was about 5 o'clock, and Sasuke was just about to head out for a quick training session right before dinner. When he walked through the doorway to the backward, he quickly stopped. To his right, he saw Sakura. She was sitting in the hot tube, leaning her head back while her eyes were closed. She was wearing a beautiful red bikini that showed off her… better qualities. Suddenly, he realized what he was doing, and darted back behind the door. 'God. What was I doing?'

'You were so checking her out.'

'Ew. No. No I wasn't.'

'Sure…'

'Ok… maybe, but never again.'

'Ha! So you do like her! I knew it!'

'No I don't. You try and not look at a girl when she's wearing that.'

'You've done it plenty of times. Do you not remember the Sasuke fan girl parade last summer?'

'-Shutter- Don't remind me.'

'You had no problem not looking at them.'

'Ya, but she's… different…'

'Ya, because you like her.'

'Fine. Fine, I like her. Happy now.'

'Somewhat. Now, you need to tell her.'

'What? I could barley confess to you, and you're me! How am I going to tell her'

'You don't think about it. Just do it.'

'But-'

'Go!'

'Fine… shesh…'

Sasuke took a deep breath, and then he walked out from behind the door. It seems simple enough, especially for a guy who can jump into a tree without thinking and kill a guy with a toothpick (don't ask) but it was harder then anything he had ever done. Just as he began to walk toward his only fear, his emotions, he crashed… literally. He fell backward, landing on the slick patio ground below. As soon as he hit the ground, he got back up again, barley shaken from the sudden bump. Then, he realized what he hit. Sakura was sitting on the ground, one hand rubbing her head. Sasuke blushed madly, "Here, let me help." He gestured his hand down toward her. She looked up at him and smiled. His legs shook, but he stood tall. "Thanks." She grabbed onto his hand, and she immediately felt his warmth. Trying not to be taken to far with the feeling, she quickly pulled herself up. When she stood, she realized how short she was compared to him. He was almost a head taller then her. She smiled. Just as she was about to walk away, her still wet feet slid on the slippery patio floor. You can guess the effect of this; a forward fall. Her face met with his warm chest as her arms were embraced by his hands. She stood there for a moment. She was so close to him, she could hear his heart beating, feel his hard warm chest against her deep rose checks, smell his sent, which she still couldn't seem to place. She began drifting off into a dreamland, but quickly pulled herself back. She looked up at Sasuke, blushing like mad, giving him a small smile. When she did, she was taken aback. He was looking down at her, his eyes filled with comfort and care, he too was blushing slightly, and his mouth crept into a faint smile. Not a smirk, but a smile. Sasuke felt her baby smooth skin against his rough hands, and he smelt her cherry scented hair. He smiled, looking down at her. She was perfect, just perfect. Then, out of nowhere, he leaned his head forward, catching her lips in his. At first, her eyes opened in surprise, but she quickly gave in. She then wrapped her arms around his neck, and he hugged her small waist. It was a perfect moment, a perfect first kiss…

Suddenly, a voice was heard from the kitchen, "Hey guys! I'm home!" Sakura and Sasuke quickly pulled away from each other, blushing madly, looking in the opposite direction of the other. Naruto walked out to the patio. "Hey, is it dinner yet?" Sakura shook her head. "I should get started on that though…" she quickly took her chance and darted into the house. Sasuke too went through the doors and up to his room. Naruto stood there, rather confused. And of course, he didn't notice the way they were blushing, or the fact that the front of Sasuke's clothing was completely wet. Heck, he's Naruto he doesn't notice anything! He shrugged, and then walked back into the house.

A/N: Ha! They kissed! He he! I love manipulating their actions! It's so fun! But, isn't that the best first kiss ever? I would think so! Anyways, review! Almost done the story! YES!