Thank you so much for sticking by this story even though I failed to update it :( You guys rock and I hope this story will make it to a 1000 (hehe I'm so greedy :D) - VZ

A young couple was busy having a dinner in one of the penthouse suites when the oddest thing happened.

A man had just flown through the air, only to land a few yards away, dust clouding around him and the shocked couple.

"Serves you right, bastard." A voice growled, sounding almost animalistic.

Their eyes suddenly darted to the wall, or where it should have been, surprise evident on their features.

Matching looks of disbelief was pasted on their faces as they watched with wide eyes, the pink haired woman in nothing but her underwear, stride into the room with confident steps.

The woman radiated anger, rage and vengeful intent.

She turned and mouthed a quick 'sorry' to them both before bending down to grab the man's raven hair with one hand, using it to pull the rest of his body back into the other room.

Although it wasn't the peculiar hair color of the female, or the way she was scandalously dressed, that baffled the couple. No, what shocked them beyond belief was the smirk on the dark haired man's lips while his companion had basically dragged him away.

There was even an odd glint in his eyes.

It was devilish, twisted and definitely amused.

As if he was enjoying every second of it.

"Is this all you require from me?" A hooded figure murmured, his voice soft and pliant.

"Yes. Leave now." Another figure replied, his tone was rushed and almost breathless, his impatience was rather obvious.

"Tch….wooden pest." The dark man hissed before leaving, disdaining leader for a moment since he had ordered him to cross several miles underground just to give the puppet his tools.

"Wipe that damn smirk of your face!" Sakura yelled, commanding chakra to her fists and punching yet another hole into the wall.

It took a moment for her to realize that Sasuke had taken her to the penthouse of the hotel she and the rest of Akatsuki were staying in. It relieved her. At least she was still within the distance of…

Of what?

Of her family?

Her home?

What were they to her?

The members of the infamous organization had been kind to her. Yet she had no clue on what to do next. For a brief moment, she was glad that the youngest Uchiha had intervened. This way, she wouldn't have to deal with answering Itachi's question. Wait…was it even an inquiry? Or a confession?

Yes, she loathed being near Sasuke. However he had saved her from speaking to the man who had caused so many confusing and conflicting emotions inside her.

Although she also felt ashamed for being grateful to her former crush.

She was just a coward if she couldn't even face Itachi and his beautiful words.

Words she wished were true….

She shook her head in hopes of clearing her mind.

No, she still had no idea what to feel or where her loyalties truly lie. And locking lips with yet another Uchiha was not making things easier.

"Missed me…..again." A voice whispered into her ear.

She ground her teeth in complete and utter frustration.

"Don't you worry, it'll be the last time that I do."

The pinkette cracked her knuckles forebodingly, taking slow but confident steps closer to her former teammate, who was leaning casually on the gold couch.

They were currently in the living room. After destroying what's left of the bedroom, they had been wrestling for dominance.

Although she was starting to think he wasn't even trying to win. All he would do is dodge or evade her blows. However once in a while he would trap her. Against a wall or on top of any hard surface, he would invade her personal space. Push her to her limits and test her boundaries. His eyes would glimmer a vivid red, as the same shade would appear on her cheeks.

And of course, his advances only served to raise her wrath to new heights.

His closeness only intensified the heat burning in her gaze.

And his kisses…only deepened her hate for him.

Especially when Sakura had found out that he was doing all this, to hurt the only family he had left.

Why?

Why would he do that?

Why would he kiss her like that?

As she stepped closer to the conniving snake before her, flashes of her kiss with the dark haired man flickered to life in mind's eye.

It was hot, demanding and intense.

Purely Sasuke.

He paid no mercy, commanding her to give into his will, into his wishes.

Naturally, Sakura refused.

It was a battle between them. Who would quit? Who would be the other's slave?

She'd damn herself into the lowest pits of hell before giving into his imposition.

And so, she pushed. Harder and harder, never letting up.

Even going as far as to bite him when his tongue swept past her defenses and entered the seam of her lips.

His hands gripped her waist, her hips so hard, pulling her into him as if he couldn't get enough.

Sasuke had tried to claim her mouth by paying attention to every detail.

Doing things to her that would make other girl's knees buckle with pure pleasure.

However She was stronger than other girls and there was no way she would succumb to his desire.

He nipped, kissed, and licked her lips. Trying to wear her down, calling to her like how a siren would call to her prey.

But she was no such thing.

She was more than that.

"That's it Sakura, come closer to me….Surrender to me…"

Was it just her, or did his voice get deeper? Huskier?

His gaze darkened and he bit his lower lip sensually, giving him a hungry, almost starved look.

Sakura could only wonder what he was craving for.

Sasuke closed the remaining feet between them in less than a second, using both his hands to wrap around her waist.

She threw him a disgusted look, her voice taking on an edge that was so sharp, even Kisame's sword would appear blunt next to it.

"Never, not again Uchiha."

His hands tightened when she tried to move.

"Too bad….You don't have a choice in the matter."

A pink eyebrow twitched at his arrogance and rude behavior.

Before he could blink, Sakura grabbed his shoulders, using it as leverage to haul him up and throw him away.

Thanks to her chakra induced strength, He had landed on the dining table.

But of course, due to her inhuman power and his added weight, the wood splintered under him. The legs of the table folded and crunched, making a sickening sound that reminded her of bones snapping in two.

Sakura didn't want to give him any time to rest, any air to breathe, so she made the most of her speed and reappeared on top of him, straddling him and pinning both his hands with her own to restrain his movements.

"I'm starting to think you like being on top Sakura." The dark haired man beneath her noted, chuckling darkly at the blush that streaked across her face.

"Shut up! You're in no position to act like the bastard you are."

The pinkette took in ragged breaths, her earlier activities (punching through concrete walls) were starting to take the toll on her body, which was already tired to begin with.

He raised one dark eyebrow before moving upwards, brushing his clothed chest against her own exposed one.

"Doubtful….although I am in the perfect position to do…other things….preferably you."

The blush intensified, and so did her anger.

Sakura rolled her green eyes, digging her nails into his wrists to teach him a lesson.

Unfortunately, it seemed like she hardly did any damage whatsoever. Because he continued speaking, his voice calm and very much amused.

"It's amazing how innocent you are, that's the one thing that hasn't changed from when we were children."

Green eyes glared hatefully at him.

That was it for him.

Sasuke just loved the way her eyes scalded him, burning his very soul.

The anger, the pure fury that he saw in those viridian depths made him want more.

More of what exactly, he wasn't so sure.

Suddenly, Sasuke flipped them over. Once again making her feel like this was just some game to him. That he could just win whenever he wanted but the desire to humor her was much too tempting to resist.

The food on the plates that were once artfully designed were now scattered on the floor. From where she could see, carrots, corn and other vegetables were rolling on the carpet. Wine, spilling from the dark green bottles, was now spreading across the ground's surface, painting it a dark red. Even the sauces and creams now decorated the walls, splashing on some color onto the pale gold.

"Enough Uchiha-"

Sakura didn't even get to finish her sentence because he interrupted her. With that smirk on his face and that twisted glint in his eye.

"I decide when it's over."

And then, to her utmost surprise and embarrassment, he started licking her.

"Why?"

Pein regarded his partner for a moment, his eyes blank and his expression stoic.

"Curiosity."

The blue haired woman pursed her lips slightly before asking once more.

"What of it? It does not explain why you have sent Zetsu to Sasori."

It was silent in his office for a while.

Konan remained quiet, dutifully waiting for her leader's reply.

Finally, he spoke, his voice guarded and careful.

"Sasori requested for his materials to be delivered to him as soon as possible. And Zetsu is the only one who could accomplish such a task."

She stayed silent, patient for Pein's explanation.

"He used his ring to communicate with me. Something he hardly ever does."

The only female member of Akatsuki nodded, her eyes never leaving his.

"It piqued my interest, how desperate and impatient he sounded. And so, I did what I had to."

Konan watched as the emptiness in his gaze faded away, interest and inquisitiveness taking its place.

"Odd isn't it?"

"What is?"

"How my followers continue to ask for favors from me."

She nodded once more, thinking of how the Uchiha had practically demanded for more time to search for the pink haired medic. Up till now she was confused as to why the emotionless man displayed such passionate emotion.

No, it was not evident on his face or in his voice.

However it was very obvious in his eyes.

Konan could see the fire that burned for the medic.

"Yes, it is rather….odd"

Pein sighed before linking his fingers and settling his chin atop them, a contemplative look on his face.

"Are you disturbed?"

"No….merely curious."

Out of the blue, a light shined in her partner's eyes.

Her eyebrows furrowed in bafflement. Never before had her leader shown this much emotion.

"Careful. You know what they say….Curiosity killed the cat." She said, wondering if somehow, what Itachi felt was contagious, and if Pein had been infected.

It's been a while since she'd ever seen or heard her partner laugh.

But here he was, chuckling softly, darkly.

It was a foreign sound that was unfamiliar to her ears.

Pein glanced at her, his eyes shining with mirth.

"True, however satisfaction brought it back."

"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!"

Sasuke raised his head, his tongue sliding out to lick off the sauce on his lower lip.

"I think that would be quite obvious." He replied dryly, his fingers no longer wrapped around her wrists, but entwined with her own.

It was an intimate gesture that made her sick to the stomach.

He wasn't supposed to be intimate or gentle with her. He was meant to be cold, cruel and harsh. Everything he was before when they were simply children, aspiring to be top ninjas of their time.

Of course Sasuke wanted more than that.

Sakura tried struggling, wriggling, anything! Anything to get away from the man who tore her heart in two once before, she was not going to let him do it again.

There was absolutely no way she would let him creep back into her good graces only to hurt her more.

Although she tried her hardest to break free from his hold, he didn't budge.

"Stop struggling."

She sputtered at that, her eyes wide with disbelief.

"Why wouldn't I struggle?! There's a crazy snake bastard licking tomato sauce off my neck!"

At her hysteria, he smirked.

"You of all people should know how much I love…."

Sasuke leaned closer, brushing the length of her nose with his, red eyes never leaving hers.

For a moment, her heart stopped.

"….tomatoes."

Only to beat harder and faster than before.

"Stop this Uchiha." She ground out, her brows furrowed in anger. An emotion she'd grown used to feeling whenever he was around.

"So sweet..." He murmured, lost in the tangy flavor of tomatoes and Sakura.

"GET OFF ME!" Sakura tried everything to get away from the monster currently holding her down. Yet it was impossible, especially when he was twice her size and double her weight. And the fact that her chakra storages were almost depleted didn't help matters either.

"Be still."

"Like hell I will!"

"You must learn discipline…" Sasuke muttered, his lips under her chin, moving to the side of her neck, breathing the words into the shell of her ear.

"….because I plan to make you mine."

Before Sakura could punch a hole straight through his head for even suggesting such an insane notion, the door a few yards away from them shattered.

Green eyes widened at the sight of Sasori, fully assembled with a livid expression on his usually blank face.

"Get the fuck off her brat."

Ta-Da! Hope you guys liked it :) And if you guys have time, check out this other AkatsukixSakura story I'm making :) It's titled ' - M e ' Anyways, I love my faithful and wonderful readers and reviewers! Till' next time! - VZ