I woke up in the middle of the night. There were embers still burning hot. When I turned my head and saw Naruko still next to me, I was very pleased.

I sat up on my elbows, lifting a lock of blonde hair up to my lips.

I hope I can wake up to her like this everyday, every morning.

Naruko was sound asleep next to me. I've never seen her sleep so soundly either. She usually moves a lot when she sleeps.

I only know that because her blanket is still on her. Out of all the times we've gone camping for a dumb mission, her blanket is never near her when she wakes and she is always in an odd position. She's woken me up from her moving so much in her sleep.

Tonight she seems still.

Her hair is everywhere, in a good way. It's like a waterfall coming down her shoulders, creating a pool around her. She is stunning with her hair down. I love her long hair.

I smile a bit before leaning down and kissing the crook of her neck. I continue placing my lips on her skin, trailing my hand up and down her waist.

I hear her groan until she faces me.

Her hand draws up to the back of my head and pulls me down to her. I got on top of her.

I kiss her several times, grabbing at the locks of hair surrounding her.

My tongue thrusts into her mouth until she moans in annoyance.

She gasped and turned away from me suddenly.

I blinked.

"Naruko?"

I tug at her shoulder until her body rolls over. Her hands were covering her face. She was trembling under my touch.

"What are you doing?

I pulled at her wrists.

"No!" She whined.

"I want to see your face."

"I don't want you to see my face."

I frowned. She had several weak spots but I had to choose one. My body shifted lower to reach her ear. I pressed my lips against her neck.

"Please," I whispered.

Her whole body tensed underneath me.

Naruko moved her hands away. I lifted my head so I could see her.

I tried to hide my shock but it was too late. My eyes popped when I saw her.

Her eyes were red and tear-filled and her cheeks were blotchy. She must've been crying all night for them to look like that.

Some new tears were falling down her cheeks.

"Oh, Naruko."

Is this my fault? I brought my hands up to her face and wiped away her tears.

I brushed my lips on hers gently as I spoke.

"Tell me what's wrong."

We kissed lightly until she answered.

"I'm scared of what you'll think..."

I couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of her being scared of anything, especially of me. But her words are serious and it drains some warmth out of me.

"About what?"

Her eyes dart away.

My fingers brush along her neck.

"About me," she quivers out.

She was going to start crying again but I kissed her before the full onslaught came on.

The thought of us being together was so simple and too easy. It was like seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and all we needed to do was take one step out and we'd be there.

Her fingers went up into my hair. I made my way down to her shoulder, kissing the spot I was kissing earlier.

"Ah, Sasuke.."

Her voice sent a jolt through me. I sat up so I could see her fully react to my words. She sat up as well with a very worried expression. I caressed her cheek as I spoke.

"I want to be with you. That's what I think. Just you and me. Forever."

It kinda sounded like a marriage proposal once I said it but whatever. I wouldn't mind that either...sometime soon.

She closed her eyes and smiled.

"Sasuke, I-"

Her eyes opened slowly and her smile fell to the floor.

I dropped my hands to her shoulders. "What?"

Naruko was frozen. I saw her tearing up again. She wiped her eyes away before turning herself back up to me.

"Nothing."

Her arms reached up around me as she kissed me. She wasn't holding back. Her hold on me was strong and her kisses were hungry and powerful. I was getting hot all over again.

I sat back down and pulled her on top of me.

She propped herself up against me. I held her close, kissing her collarbone and the top of breasts.

I heard her moan out and glanced up at her. Her brows were knit together and her eyes were glistening. A little blush was blooming at the top of her cheeks. My head got dizzy with want for her.

She leaned forward and kissed me before pressing her hand down against my chest. I laid back, kissing her, feeling her against me.

Her tongue took one last swipe to my lips before she sat back up and looked down at me. This feeling I have when I look at her or think of her..it's more than desire or passion...

I lifted my hand up to her cheek. Naruko turned her face in to my hand and kissed my palm before settling herself comfortably on top of me.

Is she really..?

She gave no warning before she started grinding into me.

There's no way anyone else is having her. She's mine.

I think I know how I feel about Naruko. I'll let it all go for her. I can only see myself with her.

I love you, Naruko Uzumaki.