A/N: So we meet again! I'm glad I'm writing again. I remember who I am now that I've started up again. I love writing and even if it's just garble from my fluff of a mind it still makes me feel complete. And that brings us to the next chapter of the story. I have a feeling that you readers are going to come back to the story slowly seeing as how it's been ages since I've updated. Maybe some of you are no longer even on I hope for the best!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the characters affiliated with it. I only own this mere fanfic story plot and the character I created….WITH MY MIND LOL!
The New Girl Ch. 8
Just Comfortable?
It had been a week since Naruto left on his mission and Sasuke had not had a decent nights rest. Every evening the brunet would toss and turn and jolt awake from nightmares of Naruto getting injured or worse. He even had a very disturbing one of his own brother killing Naruto….
"Sasuke-kun…."
"Aaagh!" Sasuke jumped a good foot out of his chair and landed soundly on the floor at Mizukis feet.
"I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to frighten you!" She said quickly in her soft voice.
Sasuke shook his head as he stood up, "No it's alright. I've just been a little tired lately."
"I can tell. I was worried about you."
Sasukes mouth fell open for a second then snapped shut. He had forgotten about Mizuki, about everyone and everything really. He mentally shook his head, trying to focus.
"I'm sorry for making you worry. I'll try and be more alert."
"Um…" She shuffled her feet back and forth, twisting her fingers together like she had something else to say. "I noticed that you've been…distant ever since…well since Naruto left."
Sasuke was frozen in fear; afraid that he'd been figured out.
"I mean I don't mean to be nosey, I was just concerned. I know that he's your friend and all…well I just wan…"
Sasuke laughed out loud this time; relieved that his cover had not been blown.
"Yes well, that's all it is. Again sorry to worry you."
His laugh bordered on insanity. Mizuki noticed, but decided it was better not to mention it.
"I….w-was going to ask you if you'd like to hang out…I-I mean most of the gang was planning on going to the arcade for pizza…and w-well I thought you might want to join us?"
Sasuke was amazed that Mizuki had noticed his mood. And was even more astounded that she had thought enough to try and cheer him up. He had lost his perspective on things since Naruto had left his mansion that last day.
"Well we will be at the arcade around 4:30. I hope you'll join us."
She turned back to Sasuke as she was leaving, her eyes searching, pleading. Then she disappeared around the corner.
Sasuke was at a loss. He had completely forgotten about Mizuki! The one girl he actually had been into…still was…he wasn't sure anymore.
After school he sauntered home and flopped on the couch. He couldn't decide on anything! He wanted desperately to go to the arcade. Just to be with Mizuki. But public affairs weren't really his thing…
'That's it! I'm through with moping around over that dobe!'
He splashed cold water on his face, changed his shirt and then headed out the door.
'I'll spend some time with Mizuki and hopefully I'll come to my senses about this whole "Naruto" thing.'
He arrived at the arcade at about 5:30 to find the gang getting up from a table. They were nearing some DDR looking game machine. All except Mizuki who still sat at the table alone; looking as if she were deep in thought.
"Mizuki," he said softly, sitting down in front of her.
"Oh, Sasuke! I'm glad you made it, but uh…we ate all the pizza…"
"I didn't come here for the pizza." He said seriously.
Mizuki didn't know why she was blushing so fiercely. She felt like she might faint with all the blood rushing to her face. 'He's so….beautiful and kind..' She stayed quiet, not sure exactly what to say next. She coughed nervously… "Well we could go play a game..to-together. I mean if you want."
"Whatever you want." He said smiling genuinely. 'I forgot how cute she was! She's trying so hard to please me too. Oh God what do I do?'
"Ok…" She stood up and brushed crumbs off of her skirt.
Sasukes heart was pounding. His eyes followed her hands each time they brushed over the thin fabric. He had to stop…he had never imagined a woman's body before; never really had the desire to know.
She pointed at an old shooter game. Then turned back and blushed.
"I-I'm not really good at video games though. So you can't laugh."
"Then you're definitely going first." He said flashing an evil grin.
Mizuki picked up the plastic gun while Sasuke added some quarters to the machine. As soon as the game flashed on Sasuke realized that Mizuki was trembling from head to toe; her hands visibly shaking. It almost seemed as if the plastic gun was too heavy for her tiny frame. Sasuke was baffled how different Naruto and Mizuki were in every way. And how he could like both, wanted both. For the first time in his life he felt…greedy…
"See I told you that I wasn't very good at this." She said half laughing, but her eyes were a little glossy.
Sasuke had to muffle a laugh, covering his mouth with his hand.
"HEEEY! You said you wouldn't laugh!"
This time he laughed so loudly that a few kids turned to glare at them. Mizukis eyes fell to the floor and she pouted her lips like she might cry.
'Crap I didn't mean to make her sad; although she does play that damsel in distress thing pretty well.' Sasuke was almost…turned on by the whole scene.
He sighed and put more quarters into the machine. Before Mizuki could say or do anything he had his arms wrapped around her. His large hands were clasped over her small ones, steadying the gun. She could feel his hot breath on her neck and a few of his long stray hairs were caressing her shoulder. She shivered, this time for Sasuke.
He mentally groaned. 'Why does it feel so easy with Mizuki? It feels amazing, but at the same time there is no gut wrenching nerves. It was just comfortable. Sexy as hell and he wasn't going to deny that he was turned on, but it was still..just comfortable.'
The game started and Mizuki jumped a little, the action forcing her body flush against Sasukes. He stayed calm, on the outside at least, and began shooting the various things on the screen.
"See…" he coughed his mouth suddenly very dry. "You just have to steady yourself. Breathe in when you aim and out when you shoot. It's like a rhythm."
Mizuki could hardly hear him over the blood rushing through her veins. His body was so solid and warm.
"Well well well what do we have here?" Sakura crowed as she galloped toward them, eyes wild with intrigue.
Sasuke lowered the gun, but didn't shove away from Mizuki like she had expected him to. Instead he squeezed her hands reassuringly before releasing his hold on her.
Sakura noticed and doing something un-Sakura like said nothing. She was so jealous that her heart was aching, but she was resigned, for now, to give up on Sasuke. Sai had asked her out a couple of days ago and she decided she was going to say yes. She didn't have the same feelings for Sai like she had for Sasuke. But he was sweet and seemed to really like her. She waved bye energetically then ran off again.
It looked as though the gang had decided to take off, leaving them behind.
Mizuki had not noticed until Sakura had left that Sasukes hand was lingering right above her hip, close to the small of her back. She trembled again and not able to stand the closeness any longer took a step back.
"Um…I should get home." She said the words barely louder than a whisper.
Sasuke nodded, "I'll walk you."
As they were walking down the street Mizuki asked if Sasuke wanted to hang out again sometime.
"I'd really like that," he said not looking up. "Maybe you could come over and watch a movie.." he trailed off. He forgot he wasn't talking to Naruto and wasn't sure how Mizuki was going to respond now.
Mizuki was blushing so much that her slender neck and shoulders were turning pink as well.
"Yes." She said almost breathless this time.
Sasuke sighed internally; relieved that she didn't freak out, but also afraid of the implications of something like that. Mizuki and Sasuke watching a movie alone…in his mansion where they would be ALONE!
