AN: The ANBU thats with Sasuke is actually supposed to be based off of a friend of mine, who really dislikes Sasuke. That's why she's so difficult with him. She asked me if I would put her in my story so...here she is! Anyways...

Chapter five is out! Once I reach 15 reviews, I'll put up the next chapter!

Chapter Five: Under The Stars

"We were spinning in circles with the moon in our eyes. No room left to move inbetween you and I."

"What are you doing here, Kalei?" Sakura asked, bewildered. A teenage girl was sitting in one of Sakura's chairs next to her bed.

"Lady Hokage asked me to check up on you. You were really sick, you know." Kalei said, smiling. She had a silver, heart-shaped pendant resting on her lap, the chain dangling off her legs. In the middle of the heart was a small diamond and the word 'love' engraved below it in small, cursive letters.

Sakura glanced at the pendant, and then up at Kalei's face. "Y-yeah. Um, don't take this the wrong way...but, she asked you to check up on me?" She asked. Kalei nodded and looked down at the pendant.

"Yeah well, lets just say I was going to be around the area today." She said, running her finger over the pendant. She picked it up and laced the chain through a loop on her pants, leaving it dangling from her hips. "It's just some stupid mission. It's boring, you couldn't even imagine."

Sakura scratched her head. "Huh, well leave it to me to attempt to make it more interesting."

Kalei giggled and grabbed a glass of water off the nightstand. "Here, drink something." She handed the glass of water to Sakura. Sakura grabbed it and took a big drink. Wow, I'm so thirsty. "Say, uh, Kalei? How long have I been sleeping?" Sakura asked, drinking the rest of the water. She put the glass down on the nightstand and looked at her clock. It was 9 in the evening.

"Well, a little more than a day." Kalei said as Sakura's eyes widened.

"What?! I was suppose to work at the hospital today...I can't-"

"Sakura, Lady Hokage took care of it. You were beyond sick. You needed sleep. Don't be so difficult!" Kalei said, earning a glare from Sakura.

"Okay, tell me something else. How did I get here...and how did Lady Tsunade know I was sick?"

Kalei smirked. "Okay...Sasuke Uchiha."

Sakura rolled her eyes and laid back down on her bed. She covered her face with her hands as she heard Kalei's childish laughter. "Oooh, Sakura! You're embarassed, huh? Your childhood crush had to carry you to your bed!"

Sakura groaned. She knew Kalei from some missions she took with the ANBU. She met her on one mission to gather information on one of Orochimaru's old lairs. When Kalei asked why Sakura had come along, Sakura told her that one of her old teammates that she happened to like had become a missing-nin and gone to Orochimaru. She hadn't really explained much after that, except said his name was Sasuke and that he didn't return her feelings.

"Sakura, calm down. He simply came in here, put you on the bed, and left to tell Lady Hokage you were ill and that she should check on you." Kalei explained, controlling her giggling.

Sakura removed her hands from her face and looked at Kalei. "So, you came here then and got me the water and everything?"

"Yep, I did."

Sakura sighed. Thank goodness...Sasuke already thinks I'm annoying! ...I dont want to be a burden to him anymore.

"Look, I advise you take it easy for a while. Lady Hokage said you don't have to go to work tomorrow, either." Kalei explained, standing up and stretching her arms. Sakura sat up again and pulled the covers off her legs.

"Thanks, Kalei." Sakura said, slowly standing up.

Kalei smiled and slid the chair next to the nightstand. "For what? I didn't do much." She picked her mask up off the floor and put it on.

Sakura shrugged. "Yeah but still...thank you." Kalei nodded and started walking out the door.

"Uh, wait. Kalei..."

Kalei stopped and turned around.

"Did...you, ya know...see Sasuke?"

Kalei chuckled and rested her elbow on the door frame. "Nope, not when he brought you in. Why?"

Sakura frowned and sighed. "I'm just wondering." I'm wondering if he was upset I fell asleep in his arms.

"Sakura, get over him." Kalei said, removing her elbow from the door frame. Sakura's eyes widened. Easier said than done.

"I can't." She mumbled.

"Then, do something about it."

Sakura's heart jumped. Do something about it? Yeah, like what? Sakura felt the blush creep across her cheeks as Kalei giggled again.

"Like...what?"

Kalei shook her head. "Figure it out, stupid." She waved goodbye to Sakura and walked out the door. Sakura sighed. Figure it out, huh. Thanks for the help...

Sasuke had been laying in the grass on a hill behind his new home. He was thinking about his past few years at the sound village. He didn't usually like thinking about his past, but he needed someting to clear his mind. All he could think about was the past few days. Seeing Naruto had been so...awkward. He would have never thought he'd be able to talk to him so easily again. And Sakura? Well he didn't know what to think about that either. He knew it was late already, but lying outside on a cool night like this was peaceful and helped him think.

"Yo!"

Sasuke opened his eyes lazily. So much for this being peaceful. He knew that voice. That annoying voice. He didn't bother to move any inch of his body. Instead, the person walked up to him.

"Sleeping? You'll get sick!" The girl sneered. She had her feet on either side of his head and she was staring right down at him. Wow, how he wanted to tackle her and take off that stupid mask. Even with her face covered, he knew she was smirking.

"Get lost."

"That's rude. You can't talk to me that way."

"I just did."

"You need people skills, Sasuke."

Sasuke sat up abrubtly, causing her to step back. He turned around and glared at her. "See, that's the problem. I can't communicate with you like a person. I don't even know your name." It feels like I'm talking to a stuffed animal...but even THAT would be less annoying.

The girl scratched her head. "Yeah...that could be a problem."

Sasuke growled. "So fix the problem, and tell me your name."

The girl shook her head and plopped herself down beside him. He just sat there, glaring at her. What the hell?

"Were you actually sleeping?" She asked, staring into the sky.

"No. Don't change the subject. Why the hell won't you tell me your name?" He snarled. He clenched his fists at his side. She was so close...if he would just rip that mask off her face he could see what she looked like.

"I don't think it's worth it."

Sasuke's breath caught in his throat. Worth it? What did she mean? It's just her name.

She turned her face to look at him, causing him to look away. His glare faded and he stared at the ground. He could barely see her that well anyway. Besides the moon and stars, there was nothing there to lighten the place up, leaving it pretty dark...so taking the mask forcefully would be pointless.

"I mean, you'll forget it anyways...right after my assignment of watching you is over." She said, looking up into the sky again. She laid back and sighed.

"Forget your name? That would mean forgetting you all together." Sasuke said, lifting his head to stare up into the sky.

"What, isn't that possible?"

Possible? Well, yeah, people forget other people all the time. Sasuke took a minute to let her words sink in.

"I can't forget you. You've already annoyed me way to much." He said quietly. He heard a giggled from the girl beside him and he smirked. Maybe it was just the fact that it was late...and they were under the stars...but he wasn't really all that annoyed with her right now. He was pretty relaxed.

"Well, is that good?"

"That I won't forget you?"

"Yes."

Sasuke took a deep breath. I don't get what you mean. "I'd personally like to. I don't make a habit of talking to annoying girls."

The girl beside him giggled once again. "I don't usually talk to stubborn jerks like you either, but I'm making an exception."

"It's no exception. It's your job." Sasuke laid down and rested his palms behind his head for cushioning. The sky was really beautiful. He didn't really know what to say to her. He didn't even know her. He didn't even know her name. Oh, yeah. Wasn't he supposed to be upset about that? "Are you ever going to tell me your name?" He asked tenderly.

The girl next to him sighed. "How bad do you want to know?"

Sasuke rolled his eyes. "I just figured if you're going to be with me for the next two months, you should let me know your name. Doesn't that make sense?"

"I told you, call me 'miss'."

"I told you no."

"Well, you also told me this was my job. I'll do it whether you know my name or not."

Sasuke groaned. Why was she being so difficult? It's just a name.

"Tell you what, I'll let you ask me one question...if I can ask you one." She said softly.

Sasuke's brow furrowed. A question? Sure, he could ask her what her name was...but what did she want to ask him? This could be dangerous...especially if she asked him something he really didn't want to talk about.

"Is this some game?" He asked irritably.

"Game? Um...well..." She sat up and looked down at him. "Yes, lets make it one."

Sasuke grunted and turned his head away from her. "No."

"It's a game of truth. You have to answer honestly. If you back out of a question..." She scratched her head. "...then you have one chance to try and stump the other person. If they answer though, you lose. Make sense?"

Sasuke sighed. "Do we have to do this?"

"Yes."

"Then...it makes sense."

"I'm asking you first."

Sasuke sat up and looked at her mask. Damn, he felt like he was talking to a statue or something! After a second of thinking, he realized that he was sitting really close to her. It almost would seem romantic, under the starry sky, but any trace of that feeling was easily swept away by the fact that she had her mask on.

"Will you answer honestly?" She whispered.

Sasuke nodded. Whatever, why not?

A minute of silence passed.

"Do you like Sakura Haruno?"

Next Chapter: Finding The Doubt