A/N: I do not own any of these characters...sadly... but because this is a fan net, I may use them in a story totally my own and orginal. Sasuke/ Sakura yep yep.
Oh Grow up already
Sasuke awoke as someone's hand brushed dark raven strands from his face. Blinking away the sleep he looked up to a pair of green eyes and pink hair. He tilted his head at the pink haird chunin.
" Sakura? "
" Hello Sasuke-kun " Sakura said darkly, her face twisting and turning till her bright green eyes went snake like. Her hand shot out and clamped down on Sasuke's throat, leaving him no time to scream.
" Sasuke...you think you can hide from me? " Orchimaru suddenly appeared before him, his long black hair hiding his snake face that was one of the sources for Sasuke's nightmares. Sasuke's hand closed around his wrists, struggling to break free. A giant crashing sound awoke him from his real sleep and real nightmare. Cold sweat weighed like a heavy sheet on him. Breathing didn't come easy to him. He sat up, hand over his hammering heart. He closed his eyes and focused on breathing. Soon his breaths came to him easily and he lay back down. Sasuke sat straight back up as a plate scraped against another, someone was down stairs...in his home. Swinging his feet over his bed, he stood slowly. He trudged slowly to his doorway and hung over the railing of the stairs.
" Damn it...great " a female voice said from his kitchen as the plate was set on a wooden table. Sasuke eased himself downstairs, distrubiting his weight evenly so he made no noise. Reaching the floor he slowly made his way to the kitchen, grabbing a kunia along the way and wedging it between his fingers. He placed his back against the wall and sidled to the doorway. Sakura Haruno stood in his kitchen, a large gash running across her palm. Sasuke looked at the plate, a large chunk was mussing from it, making it potentually dangerous. She had grown into a well developed woman, an hour glass figure made her stand out. Sasuke felt a tightness in his groin but ignored it, she meant nothing to him...right? Rolling his eyes he came out of hiding and walked up to her.
" You really should be more careful Sakura " Sasuke said with annoyance as he reached for a wash cloth. Sakura looked up.
" I didn't know you were back " she said quietly.
" Surprise " Sasuke responded dully.
" I'm glad your ok " Sakura smiled, her cheeks turning slightly pink as his hand closed over her's, dabbing her wound with cleaning poroxins. She winced as it stung, earning a scoff from the Uchiha.
" Its just bacteria disinfectant...you'll live ".
" I know...it just hurts ".
" Why are you so pathetic? " Sasuke rolled his eyes again. Sakura closed her mouth, a new type of hurt forming in her heart. Her eyes drifted to his hand then to the floor, of course he still thought of her as a pathetic little girl...even if she was the one to cover for him and earn several beatings and harsh missions for punishments. Sakura bit her lower lip and watched him finish cleaning the cut, and bandaging it.
Sakura said nothing as Sasuke tied the end of the cloth around her wrist, and turned her hand over, making sure it wouldn't fall from the slightest of movements. He let it go after a few moments. Sakura let her arm fall to her side.
" Thank you Sasuke-kun " never got tired of that nickname.
" Hn. So, why are you here? " Sasuke leaned against the counter. Sakura looked towards his living room, Sasuke followed her gaze. He saw a few cleaning supplies.
" I was trying to make sure you had a clean house to come home to " Sakura blushed. Sasuke blinked and realized he still hadn't put on a shirt, no wonder she was blushing more than usual. Sasuke smiled inwardly, he could still make her be on her knees to him.
" Well thanks...but I'm a guy...a clean house doesn't mean very much to me " Sasuke shrugged, knowing his muscles caught her attention with the movement. He yawned and stretched, enjoying her longing gaze.
" I'm not pathetic ".
" What? " Sasuke stopped stretching and looked at her.
" I'm not the pathetic Sakura you once knew...you have no idea what I went through for you...it angers me when you call me pathetic...you wouldn't want me to call you ' weak ' would you ? " Sakura said angrily, her green eyes ablaze. No, she wasn't one to be feared because of her anger, she wasn't that ill tempered...but since she had such a pretty face no one liked to see her mad...or sad...anything but happy really.
" You've yet to prove that Sakura " Sasuke said coldly. Sakura looked up at him, knowing she could never beat him no matter what she did. He glared back at her with sharingan eyes swirling dangerously.
" You have...no idea...how much I had to pay...for letting you go ".
" Spare me the story " Sasuke rolled his eyes as he turned his back to her and began walking towards the stairwell.
" I'm sorry Sasuke-kun...I'm not angry at you...just...never mind...its my problem...glad your back " Sakura managed a weak smile before heading to the door, but Sasuke's words made her stop.
" Normally I wouldn't care about your problems...but its not normal to see you so upset...whats wrong? " Sasuke looked up at her from the bottom step. Sakura sighed as she went and sat next to him.
" Everything I guess...missions are becoming more dangerous...war is starting...my parents have forced an arranged marriage on me...Orchimaru is going to come after you at any cost...everything is going straight to hell...no one can stop... "
" Arranged marriage? " Sasuke tilted his head to look at her better. Sakura looked up into his now onyx eyes before nodding.
" My parents fear I will die without giving them grandchildren. They don't seem to really care about all these other matters ".
" To who? "
"...I don't know yet...but I haven't really listened to my parents...I've told them multiple times I'll marry when I'm ready ".
" And who do you plan on marrying? " Sasuke asked, his voice never wavering. Sakura licked her lips nervously.
" One who cares nothing for me ".
" Thats pretty stupid " Sasuke crossed his arms.
" Its hard to get over someone " Sakura shrugged as she stood and walked to the door. Realization hit him, she was talking about none other than him...why was he such a guy he couldn't see that?
" Sakura ".
" Hn? " Sakura turned around to see Sasuke getting up from his seat and walking to her.
" Look...just tell your parents that your in a long distance relationship or something...tell them your already with someone ".
" Who Sasuke? How could they believe me ".
" Look...I'll make you a deal...teach me your medical skills and help me pack for my next mission...and I'll pose as your boyfriend or something ". Sakura blinked at him many times...was he serious?
" Are you serious? "
" Don't you want me to be? "
" You would do this for me? "
" Don't think its just for you...remember your helping me and I'm helping you. Its an equal trade, so don't get any ideas ".
" Right...but on another note, just because your ' posing ' doesn't mean you get ' other benefits ' ".
" What? "
" You'll see what I mean later...ok...if this is the plan then you and I are going to my parent's place for dinner later to convince them. If you tell them, then they'll believe me, because your not one to do setups...I'll make sure they are the only ones who know, so we won't have to explain to anyone else...I'll come back here around seven, make sure your ready...wear something nice at least " Sakura moved a few strands of raven hair from his face.
" You don't need to act like my mother ".
" I know, but my mom does this to my dad...its believeable I guess...something nice ".
" Must I? "
"...please? Wear your black Uchiha symbol outfit...it looks good on you " Sakura smiled, a blush coming to her cheeks. Sasuke rolled his eyes and hurried her out to get on with her day.
He couldn't believe he was doing this...not only did it give him an excuse to be with her, but it gave him an excuse ' to ' be with her. An excuse for himself and her...no one would know right? Except Kakashi...and Sasuke would have to get him a ' new book ' to keep his old sensi quiet. Sasuke pulled on a shirt hanging on the railings, it was bright white with his symbol on the back. He locked the door behind him as he made sure he had money on him. He wouldn't actually buy the book, but he had a sudden idea forming in his mind. He traveled down to the book shop and purchased a certificate with money on it, or what we call a gift card. He then scoped out for Kakashi.
" Looking for someone Sasuke-kun? " Ino appeared behind him. Sasuke didn't jump, didn't flinch, he saw her coming. She wrapped her arms around him tightly.
" Seen Kakashi? "
" Again with that old fool? "
" Watch it " Sasuke warned, Kakashi was not an old fool. Ino tensed at the sound of his voice, her arms slowly drifting off him.
" No...no Sasuke-kun I...I haven't seen him " Ino responded shakily. Sasuke shook her off completely and began walking away.
" Sasuke-kun? I was...wondering...if ... "
" Leave me alone Ino " Sasuke interrupted coldly. He continued to walk until he reached the ramen stand, seeing a familar head of blonde hair. Sasuke knew he'd regret this, but he pulled up a chair and sat next to him.
" Seen Kakashi sensei? " Sasuke asked. Naruto looked up from his bowl of ramen at the Uchiha. He shook his head vigorously.
" Nah...haven't seen him...ramen? "
" No...I'm good...thanks " Sasuke got up to leave, but Naruto grabbed his wrist and forced him back down.
" Ramen? " he asked more forcefully. Sasuke sighed, Naruto had strange codes, and this one meant ' we need to talk '.
" Be quick " Sasuke whispered as he sat down.
" Suspicous happenings near the forest of death...know who I smelled?...the smell of rotting snakes " Naruto said lowly.
" Orchimaru ".
" Yeah...be on your toes ".
" I am ...always have been ".
" Just...prepare for anything Sasuke...I'll let you know if I smell anything else...and Kakashi is probably at home, or in the park. Last I saw he was in the park reading ".
" Gomen " Sasuke stood quickly and took off running. He gathered chakra into his feet and made himself move faster. Luckily for him, Kakashi was still sitting on the bench by the lake.
" Sensei ". Kakashi looked up at Sasuke, a confused look falling over him.
" Something wrong Sasuke? "
" No...I must talk to you ".
Sakura looked herself over in the mirror, checking that she looked absolutely breath taking. Which according to Naruto, Neji, Rock Lee, and even Gaara had told her she was. She had turned a deep red from each of them saying this, but she still didn't believe they were telling the truth. Sakura was wearing a black dress with a red dragon that wrapped around her hips and crawled to her shoulders. She wore delicate earrings and a small necklace to mae her face stand out, her hair in a bun with loose strands framing her face. Time had passed quickly for the day, proving to Sakura that her nerves of steel had melted into nothing but a puddle. Uneasiness settled in her stomach as she checked herself one more time.
"Well...to late to change anything now " Sakura sighed as she pulled on some heels. Walking to her door she grabbed her purse and opened the door to see none other than Sasuke about to knock. He was dressed in an actual tux with the Uchiha symbol's on the sleeves, and back. He pulled his hand back, and itched his head.
" Guess your ready " Sasuke couldn't look her in the eye, she was to...astonishing. A red tint rose to Sakura's cheeks at the way he avoided contact, glad she could make ' him ' nervous for once.
" Yeah...shall we? " both Sakura and Sasuke used the same hand signals to allow them to appear at the front door of Mr. and Mrs. Haruno. Sakura knocked lightly before opening the door and walking in, Sasuke following closely behind her.
" Mom? Dad? "
" Sakura? " Mr. Haruno came from around the corner, newspaper in hand.
" What are you doing he...Uchiha? Sakura...whats going on ? " Mr. Haruno asked. Mrs. Haruno came behind her husband, her eyes drifting first over her daughter then Sasuke. Sakura took a deep breath, time to put this plan into action.
" This is why...I don't want an arranged marriage ".
" You mean...you and... " Mrs. Haruno started, but Sasuke interrupted.
" Surprise " he smiled weakly. Mrs. Haruno smiled brightly as she took her daughter's hand and led her into the kitchen to help with dinner. Mr. Haruno looked up at the Uchiha, and he looked back.
" So...why the sudden intrest in my daughter Sasuke? " Mr.Haruno asked suspiciously.
" I've gotten older sir, I like girls, and your daughter is my type " Sasuke said honestly.
" Thats it? "
" You think I did something don't you? " Sasuke asked harshly. Mr.Haruno remained silent.
" I don't believe this. Your supposed to want your daughter to be happy, but instead you look at me accusingly as though I got her pregnant or something ".
" Well thats what young men seem to be doing now days ".
" To be all honest sir, I respect your daughter far to much to do that to her ".
" I'm watching you Uchiha...I've heard some pretty nasty things about you " . Sasuke smiled a bit evilly.
" Your watching me? No sir...I'm watching you " Sasuke's eyes turned a crimson red with swirling comas. The Sharingan. Sasuke looked into Mr.Haruno's eyes for a few seconds before shutting the sharingan down and heading towards the backyard. There was a bench with a small garden of flowers and such, the moon's after glow giving it a beautiful lighting effect. He felt someone's arms wrap around his upper body and a chin lean on his shoulder. The smell of cherries filled his nose.
" Is your father always such an ass? " Sasuke asked quietly.
" Interrogate you? "
" Yep ".
" Sorry about that ".
" He's lucky I don't kill him ".
" He's lucky this is just an act ". Right...this was just an act, Sasuke would have to remember that. But it was kind of hard...since he had a beautiful woman pressed against him, she was so close...all he had to do was tilt his head and he could kiss her lips so easily...just tilt the head and...
" Dinner's ready "Mrs. Haruno smiled as she leaned out the window. Yeah, tilt the head and was looking at the stars.
A/N: Poor Sasuke...agrivaiting isn't it? But, even if he does get an opening...is he man enough to take it? Ok, I saw you wanted alerts and favs on this...now please give me my reviews. I would like to know how I'm doing .
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