A/N: Hi again. There's friendliness in the air tonight. Must WARN you about some sexual references and a bit of language.
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Sasuke and Raylin headed out of the compound. It was dark out, and they walked fearlessly in the night air. Like anyone would touch them, especially since they knew Kabuto was following them even though he disguised his heartbeat, scent, and sound. They had their sharingan that can see just about everything, including Kabuto. Since he continued to follow them, they talked about the fire manipulation that she was studying, not their "other" plans. Finally Raylin said, "You know he's following to see if we get up to anything tonight. I think Orochimaru sent him to see how friendly we get with each other."
"Well that doesn't sound so bad."
"What doesn't? The being followed part, or the being friendly part?"
"The latter."
"Really?"
"Raylin. I think about you a lot. Sometimes when I'm training, a lot when I'm alone. You keep invading my thoughts. I know part of it is because I'm drawn to you, being another Uchiha. The other part is, complicated."
"Why?"
"I don't know. It's kind of like, I think of you and everything else just goes away for a little while. I don't think about training, I don't think about dying, I don't think about my past or even Itachi. You're like a little vacation my mind takes from all the pain."
She turned to him, stopping him. "So what's so complicated about that?"
"I couldn't bear it if you got hurt or killed because of me."
"I won't. You've seen what I can do."
"But you haven't met Itachi yet. He's got a different sharingan than we do. He acquired it by killing his best friend. That's the only way you can get it. I almost got it; I almost killed my best friend."
"Naruto?"
"Yeah. But I decided I'd gain power my way, rather than doing things the way he told me to."
"I'm glad you didn't kill Naruto."
"I kinda am too. I owe him a big apology. All he wanted to do was protect me, and I threw his concern back in his face and spat at him while I did it. When I think of him and the people of Konoha I know one thing for sure."
"What's that?"
"If we do accomplish everything," he got really closer to her, grabbing her shoulders, sending chills up her arms from the heat of his hands, he said quietly, "I want to take you there with me. We'll start over together there, if they'll have us. What do you say?"
Her heart pounded, she was so close to him. He smelled clean. His black eyes bored into hers. Hers raced all over his face, darting everywhere. She didn't know what to say, so she just grabbed his face and kissed him on the mouth. He sucked in air through his nose and straightened up. If her eyes would have been open, they would have seen his, big as saucers, shocked by her kiss. When the shock passed in a second, he relaxed, and the intoxicating smell of her invaded his head. He was instantly aroused. He felt her arms going around his back pulling him closer to her. His arms left her shoulders and circled around her back. One of his hands, fingers spread, combed up into her hair it's so soft he thought as they kissed. Then he felt her tongue touching his lips. He'd never really had any experience with girls, but had ideas what to do, so he opened his mouth slightly, letting his tongue poke slightly into her mouth where it met hers, warm and wet. He groaned slightly as he opened his mouth wider to touch more of her.
Raylin contemplated splitting her tongue and giving his a real workout, but she didn't want to scare him. Instead, she kept stroking his tongue with hers, knowing his lips were not used to this kind of treatment. Her excitement was building. His tongue was not the only thing warm and wet. The ache she felt was physical. She was desperate to have him. She would have fucked him right there in the woods where Kabuto would watch and report back to Orochimaru that they had indeed gotten closer. She wouldn't let him have that kind of power, so she eased up on Sasuke, denying herself the pleasure she so desperately needed. She looked up at him dreamily.
He breathed for a second, looking at her, and said, "So, is that a yes then?"
"Yes what?"
"Will you come with me?"
"Yes, I will."
"That whole kissing thing was nice. Could we do that again?"
"Yes please." They walked into each other's embrace again; open mouth kissing in the dark with Kabuto watching.
Kabuto chuckled slightly, adjust his own erection. They're right where we want them. I am kind of envious of Sasuke. If I were him, I'd have her on her back by now. Orochimaru will definitely be happy to hear this. Might as well report back. I think they're going to be busy for a while. He hopped silently back to his master.
Both of them knew he'd left. Raylin said, "We'd better go back. It's getting late and we have to train together tomorrow. I'm going to teach you nature manipulation, and I've got an idea of how to manipulate the lava – use it like a projectile. I was wondering."
"What?"
"I've got four out of five nature elements now. They know about three of them; I'll keep earth a secret. That only leaves,"
"Lightning."
"Exactly. Teach me chidori."
"It's extremely difficult."
"I think I can learn it."
"You've learned just about everything else. I'll teach you tomorrow."
"Good, there's just one more thing I need from you."
He grinned sideways a little. "And what would that be?"
"This." She smiled, stepping forward closer to him, pressing herself against his front from toe to chest. She held his face in her hands and kissed him gently, just for a second before pulling away.
Sasuke sighed at her, "Can I walk you home?"
Raylin said, "I don't consider the compound home."
"No, you're right. I'll walk you back. When we destroy them all, I'll walk you home."
"It's a date." She slipped her hand into his and walked back to the compound with him. They parted and went to their different quarters, looking back at each other as they parted. As Sasuke left and went to his quarters, he knew now that he wasn't fairly sure he loved her, he was absolutely sure that he did.
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A/N: Getting closer.
Next up: No more wanting, no more waiting.