Ch.11 The Question Is

"The chicken…is…" Sasuke continued lavishing her neck with his tongue and dragging his lips across her skin.

"…burning." He heard her say. Burning? Then he could suddenly smell the definite scent of burnt chicken.

"Damnmit." He murmured on her skin as he buried his face into her neck, not wanting them to stop. But Hinata pried herself out of his arms to attend to the black chicken. Sasuke sighed deeply with frustration. And she wonders why I hate cooking.

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Throughout the rest of the time, they finished cooking without any other incidences and enjoyed eating what they had cooked together. The dinner was full of smiles and some laughter, the air becoming playful again. However, neither of them could deny the underlining tension between them. Something about that kiss earlier had ignited flames of desire that were not easily banished and made each longing for the dinner to finish, anticipation and excitement coursing through their bodies. Sasuke was having a difficult time concentrating on the conversation as he mentally undressed Hinata in his mind. He didn't think that they were going to go that far tonight, but that didn't stop him from having his fantasies. And Hinata had trouble keeping her blush at bay, her mind replaying the kiss over and over again, making her yearn for his touch. There was something about his touch that made her sane mind fly right out the window. Sparks flew whenever they came close to touching each other, it made her hesitant, why had this never happened before? It felt so natural to have those sparks there, but if it was so natural, surely she would have realized it when she was with him before…right?

Finally with the last piece of food gone from their bowls, Hinata silently took both their dishes to the sink, washing them. Sasuke watched her from behind, taking in her quick and jerky movements. He sighed deeply and covered his eyes with his hand, he was tired of waiting for her, he was tired of being the gentleman. He wanted her, he wanted her now, and he knew that if he really wanted to, he could convince her to sleep with him. But only one thing stopped him…the next morning. He knew that tonight he would be able to seduce her, but the next morning she would hate him for taking advantage of her. She would be hurt and angry…if he took her to bed tonight, she would never eventually love him. And that was his ultimate goal, her love.

He walked up behind her, feeling her body stiffen, he watched as she slowly turned around. He leaned forward and braced his hands on the counter behind her, their bodies so close but not touching. His black eyes pierced her white ones, she felt like a butterfly that was struggling under a pin to get away from the giant magnifying glass that was observing her. She could feel her face begin to heat up from his closeness, but he held her gaze, no matter how hard she tried she couldn't tear her gaze away form his. Sasuke lifted his hand and gently brushed the back of his fingers against her smooth cheek, he could almost see her trembling. She looked like a scared teenage girl on her first date. Finally releasing her from his gaze he slowly drew away from her.

"Goodbye Hinata." He said curtly, before turning his back to her. Hinata's eyes widened with surprise, she thought he was going to kiss her again. She could see in his eyes that he wanted to, but he didn't. She wasn't sure if she was relieved or disappointed that he didn't kiss her.

"What?" she asked, her surprise clear in her voice.

"Leave Hinata…" he said harshly with his back still to her, "before I do something I'll regret." He murmured the last part, knowing she heard it. Hinata's heart pounded furiously in her chest at his words, knowing what he meant. But her eyes left his back to look down at the floor, biting her bottom lip. She wasn't ready to sleep with him, she didn't love him. She always thought that she would do it with someone she loved. But…she could no longer deny that she didn't want to. His kisses, his touches, she was quickly coming to enjoy them too much. He was beginning to haunt her dreams and invade her thoughts and she wasn't sure if she particularly liked that. It was just so weird to be dreaming of someone other than Naruto, it was like breaking an old habit. But she just didn't know what to do; she didn't want to be with him like that…yet, but at the same time she longed for the excitement, passion, and pleasure she felt whenever he touched her. Lust, it turns out, is a lot more powerful than she had thought it to be.

So instead of listening to his warning and turning around to leave, she silently and hesitantly walked towards him, her arms wrapping around him from behind, allowing her hands to roam over the front of his magnificent body before clutching the front of his shirt. Sasuke closed his eyes at the feel of her small hands lightly touching his stomach and chest, the muscles contracting wherever she caressed him. She didn't know, she couldn't possibly know what she did to him.

"Please…" he heard her whisper behind him, "don't make me leave just yet." Saskuke's hands fisted at his sides, what the hell does she think I'm made of? I can only take so much!

"You don't know what you're asking Hinata." He said to her harshly, forcing himself not to move, not to touch her, not to kiss her. Hinata winced at his words and tone, he was probably right, but…

"I-if…it's anything like…that night by the river…" she said softly against his back while her hands slowly lowered to the bottom of his shirt and hesitantly dove underneath, feeling the strong muscles on his stomach, "then…I think…I do."

It was suddenly very difficult for Sasuke to breath, as he grit his teeth against the feelings and sensations her light caresses on his skin invoked. How could such an innocent woman who knew nothing of sex, turn him on so easily?

"Hinata if you keep playing with fire, you are going to get burned." He warned her once more, his control quickly slipping from his tight grasp. Her hands momentarily stopped, thinking about his words and weighing them in her mind. But soon her gentle caresses continued.

"I trust you." she whispered. Sasuke bit back a groan, that was the worst possible thing she could have said. He didn't know how trustworthy he could be right now with her small hands roaming his bare chest, hiking up his shirt in the process. He didn't want to destroy that trust she had in him, but he was as red-blooded as the next man, becoming aroused by her simple touches.

Growling in his frustration, Sasuke quickly turned around, grabbing both her hands into one of his and pressed her back against the hallway wall, covering her body with his own. Taking her hands and pinning them above her head he looked into her pearly eyes, seeing the desire there.

"You trust me Hinata?" he asked her, she nodded her head, her cheeks pink. "Oh really? You trust me to kiss you like this?" he asked as he bent his head and captured her mouth in a heated and passionate kiss. His lips were hard and his tongue darted into her mouth battling and dueling with hers, needing and wanting to taste her more and more. He pressed against her harder, his tongue going deeper, his body getting closer. The kiss made Hinata's head swarm, her heart flutter, and her body tremble. She could feel the passion radiate off of him, it frightened her yet excited her at the same time. Finally ending their breath taking kiss, his eyes glued to her pink and swollen lips, he could feel her warm breath on his face.

"Y-yes." She whispered to him on a shaky sigh. Sasuke leaned back slightly so he could look her in the eye as his free hand lifted and began to slowly draw the zipper of her jacket down. He watched her gulp nervously but she didn't say anything, didn't do anything to stop him. With her jacket unzipped, his eyes lowered to look at the black figure-hugging top she wore. The shirt clinging to her perfect breasts and flat stomach. After a few moments of admiring her lovely figure, Sasuke's eyes lifted to hers once again.

"You trust me enough to let me touch you?" he whispered to her, his voice husky as he laid his free hand on her stomach. He could feel, through her shirt, her stomach quivering from his touch. Hinata gasped softly, just the feel of his hand upon her stomach made her shiver in anticipation. She nodded her head slightly, her eyes still on his.

"What about…" his hand slowly dragged up her stomach to the underside of her breast, making it more and more difficult for Hinata to breath, "like this?" he asked as his hand gently cupped one breast. Hinata's breathing became ragged and deep as she tried to get more air into her lungs. She couldn't speak, she couldn't think anymore, she could swear if his body wasn't holding her up, she would melt into a puddle at his feet.

Sasuke watched her as her face became flushed with desire and her eyes close, his gaze lowered to his hand cupping her breast, his thumb brushing along the front side of it and feeling through her bra and shirt, the nipple harden and peak. His control slipping as he heard her sigh his name in response. His hand continued to tease her breast as his lips were once again drawn to her neck, his other hand loosening slightly. Gasping for air, Hinata was drowning in the heat and pleasure of it all. As soon as she felt his grip on her hands loosen, she pulled them away, her arms landing onto his broad shoulders. With her ability to think, gone, Hinata could feel her arms wrap around his shoulders, pulling him closer to her.

Sasuke sighed softly into her neck as he felt her pull him closer to her. The hand that once was holding her arms now fell to wrap around her waist, bringing her hips into close contact with his. Trailing his lips back up to Hinata's, he kissed her deeply as his thumb brushed and pressed against her nipple while he surged his hips against hers, desire taking over his mind. Hinata gasped and moaned loudly as her body was being bombarded with all the sensations that were coming from all that he was doing to her. It all felt so good, so intoxicating, so amazing.

At hearing her moan, Sasuke threw away the chains of inhibitions. Keeping his lips on hers, he picked her up and carried her to his bedroom. Lowering both of them onto his bed, Sasuke reveled in the feeling of having her body under his. She was kissing him back just as deeply, just as passionately, driving him crazy. His mouth and his tongue distracting her so that the next thing she new, he had relieved both of them of their shirts. About to open her mouth to protest, he laid back down on top of her. The feeling of his warm skin against hers, flooding her mind, driving all protests away.

He couldn't get enough of touching her, of tasting her. He knew, he was going too fast, but he couldn't stop. She was gasping and shivering under him with pleasure, wearing only her pants and bra, but she was just lying there. He wanted more though, he needed her to touch him, to feel her hands on his body. Taking her hands in his, he led them to his chest and looked down at her. Her face pink but slack with sensuality, she looked at him hesitantly and he nodded his head.

"Please." He begged her, slowly drawing his hands away from hers. Hinata's heart thrilled, it seemed Sasuke wanted her touch as much as she wanted his. Her hands once again roamed his chest, feeling the strong muscles there contract at her slightest touch. Her arms wrapped around him and stroked his back as her lips reached up to kiss him, his groan giving her goosebumps.

Sasuke soon dragged him mouth away from hers again, getting lower and lower. He could feel her squirm in his arms as he placed sweet kisses on the tops of her breasts. Desire roared in his ears when he flicked one of her nipples with his tongue before drawing it into his mouth, bra and all, feeling her arch her body into his, exposing her milky white neck as she moaned softly. He was driving her wild as she could begin to feel a throbbing between her legs and a slight wetness. Stealing her breath away with his amazing mouth on her breast. She didn't even notice when his hands trailed down to work at her pants. Her body was so hot, the sensations commanding her thoughts and actions. Even feeling elated when the cool air touched her now bare legs, only wearing her white lace underwear.

Pulling back and leaning down to look at the sight before him, Sasuke's breath was stolen right out of his lungs. Here she was, the woman of his dreams, the only one who held his heart was lying under him nearly naked, wanting his touch. He could feel himself become rock hard at her beauty, her eyes were glazed over with sexual yearning for him. When she slowly started to smile, it made him want to drive into her right then, she was just so beautiful. He lowered himself for another taste of her mouth.

"Do you…want me?" she asked with a little giggle in her voice, but her question made him freeze. His raging desire was still there, but he pulled back and slowly started to get off of her. Her brows knit together in a frown as she looked at him with unfulfilled desire in her eyes.

"S-Sasuke…what's wrong?" she asked him, trying to keep the whine out of her voice. Sasuke turned his head away from her as he went to retrieve his shirt and put it back on. His face turned into a grimace at feeling his still rock hard erection, it seemed like his hand was going to be the only one to get into his pants tonight. Without saying a word he started walking to the bathroom.

"Go home Hinata." He said coldly, needing her to leave right away. If she didn't, he would take her, and then she would hate him in the morning. He stopped and turned back to her before going into the bathroom. She was frantically putting her clothes back on, he knew she didn't understand. She probably thought that there was something wrong with her or something else just as ridiculous. But it was what she had said that brought him back to his senses. It was the same thing she had asked him that night by the river. She obviously didn't remember, but to him it was important. It wasn't every day he opened up to people, so when he did, it was always easy to remember. That night he had told her he loved her, that night she brushed aside his words as if they meant nothing. Would she still do that if he told her tonight? Would she brush them aside or would she be afraid of them? What was he to her? He doubted that even she knew the answer to that question. Once fully dressed again, she looked at him as if she was afraid of him before she lowered her gaze back down to the floor.

"W-well…goodbye…Sasuke-kun." She said softly as she tried to skitter past him. Grabbing her wrist, he stopped her and pulled her to him. He didn't wrap his arms around her, his body was still too turned on to get too close to her, but he kept a hold on her wrist. She kept her face down and he sighed deeply, frustrated and upset with himself for hurting her. Lifting his other hand, he gently grasped her chin, tilting her face up so he could look at her properly before allowing his hand to caress her cheek.

"Hey…don't feel that way." He said softly, then leaned his head forward so that his lips were mere inches from her ear. "I want to, you know that…but the question is…do you?" he whispered before pulling away from her.

He watched her head lower again, he knew…she didn't know the answer to his question. He leaned forward once again and planted a light sweet kiss on her lips.

"Now go." he urged her softly. She nodded her head, she was feeling so many things right now, all she could do was what he told her to do. As if in a daze she walked passed him, to his door, and out of his apartment. Sasuke released the breath he was holding until he had heard his door close. With a slight grimace, he turned back into the bathroom, unfortunately ready to get to the task to relieving himself.

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AN: I know, it's kinda shorter this time, but if I were to keep going it would probably end up around 12 pages, which is NOT what I want. So I'm just going to finish this chapter here. I hope you guys like it, a bit citrusy for ya. Gosh, you guys have no idea how difficult it was for me NOT to make it a lemon…believe me, I want the lemon as badly as you guys, but just hang on a while longer, we'll get there. I still think it's a little bit too soon, but trust me, when we finally do get to the lemon…it'll be so…lemony that it'll suck your face in. Hehehe, well at least I hope so. In the mean time, enjoy the ansty romance.