Naruko's POV:
What the hell was that! For years he has tormented me and made me look bad. He's my best friend but he... I mean he always had a purpose. And the kiss wasn't bad per se...
What am I doing? This is so messed up. I looked back to where Sasuke was. I placed a hand over my heart as I caught my breath. My stomach is so light, it's going to fly out of me.
Okay I have to calm down. I really need to calm down and think. Process what just happened. Yeah.
I leaned back on a tree and slumped to the ground, my adrenaline fading.
Sasuke just kissed me. Is this a joke he's pulling on me?
No, the way he said he wanted me...
There was this time after one of our first missions together that I really saw Sasuke.
We were walking home. It was still daylight and our mission was a success.
We hadn't been doing too well since we started out but this was progress.
"Wahoo! I can't wait to get ramen! Sakura, you'll come with me, right?"
"Ah, no. I don't want to get fat. You should really be looking after your weight too, Naruko."
My smile dropped. First Ino and now Sakura...? You've got to be kidding me.
I glanced over at Sasuke.
"Hey Sasuke-
My invitation dropped. If I ask him to get dinner with me, that'd be like a date. I can't go on a date with Sasuke, that jerk! No way! And especially if I do so in front of Sakura?! I'm a dead woman for sure.
"What?"
I glanced up and twirled my pigtails.
My cheeks started warming up.
"Oh, uh nothing. You wouldn't get it-gah!"
He yanked back on my pigtail, making me fall on my butt.
"Yeah? Then don't call out my name for no reason."
I growled as he smirked and kept walking. Man, I hate that smirk. It makes my skin itch.
I got up and balled my fist.
"Wait," I grit out. He paused and Sakura and Kakashi-Sensei kept walking.
"Hm?"
I clenched my teeth and growled.
"Why..."
"I can't hear you."
"Why do you only pick on me and not Sakura?!"
I lifted my eyes so I could really see how he'd answer.
"Come here."
His voice was soft for once. It almost surprised me so I listened. He raised his hand and I thought he was going to pat my head but I felt a hard poke to the forehead.
"Hey-"
"Because I know you can take it."
I was rubbing my forehead but when my eyes met his, it was the first time my heart ever skipped a beat for that stupid smirk.
He turned his back to me.
"You said you wanted to get ramen, right?"
"Yeah."
"I'll go with you. I am feeling kind of hungry."
I couldn't help but smile as he walked ahead.
My cheeks were gaining heat rapidly. I slapped them a couple times.
"Stupid, stupid Sasuke."
I sat against the tree trunk, rubbing my fingers over my forehead where he poked so long ago. I couldn't help but smile to myself.
Sasuke... Wait, what am I doing? He just kissed me right? He shares my feelings. I can bring him home easily now!
I ran back.
Sasuke was pacing but he was by himself.
"Are you waiting for someone?"
He spun around.
I ran up to him.
"Naruko. I'm sorry for forcing myself on you. I didn't think-"
I threw my arms around his neck and got on my tiptoes, pressing my mouth to his.
His hands wrapped around me tightly.
It's so different from before and the way he's holding me now proves how much he's changed.
Is this what they call passion?
I was never into Pervy Sage's books or thought about romance, but when Sasuke holds me like this, I've never felt better.