Chapter- 4 Red Light, Green Light

I had to admit. The last couple of days had set me in tune with the schedule almost perfectly. It was easier then I thought to get accustomed to the daily life out here. You get up at dawn, shower, dress, eat, and go onto your rotating duties. My were patrol one day, inventory the next, field team the next, and so on and so forth.I hadn't seen Sakura for a while. She had taken up residence in the medical tent; a spare room resided in the very back of the large structure, which was where she stayed. She had been anointed the lead medic of the camp, there for she was always busy with the injured. Naruto on the other hand, I saw him on a daily basis. He showered with me and ate with me. We did patrol together and fieldwork. Sometimes we even did other tasks together, so at least I wasn't alone though was oddly different. Not only was I off duty today, but I felt useless. Like I always did when I wasn't doing something, though it felt emptier today. It probably had to do with the fact that Naruto had already left and gone off on fieldwork with another team.I trudged into the shower stall only to stop at the entrance. In the middle, was a girl, with pink hair and fair skin. Had I forgotten to mention the showers and bathroom facilities were co-ED? The unspoken rule was to keep to yourself, eyes and all. All I could see of her was her hair and backside. Though the steam admitting from around her blurred part of my vision. I cleared my throat to warn her as I stepped inside and walked past her to the showers across from her.I didn't miss the gasped that admitted from her. I began to strip down, not caring if she saw or not. We lived together, she washed my clothes, I practically marched around half naked through the house. She had to be used to it by now.I turned the showerhead on and stepped into the warm running water. Usually I came earlier when the water was hotter. So when the water began cascading down my skin I couldn't help but shiver. There wasn't much hot water the time I finished up and dried off, Sakura was dressed and brushing her hair. Wrapping the towel around my waist, I walked over and snatched the brush from her hand, chuckling. She scowled up at me. "Give it back, Uchiha." She growled at me as I brushed my own dark hair. I simply grinned down at her.I shook my head like a dog, splashing water from my hair about. She gasped and hit against my chest. "Stop that!" I chuckled again and run the brush once through her hair, putting it back in her hand.I turned and gathered up my fresh clothing I had taken with me and got dressed. She had already left before I took the towel from my waist.

X

I walked along the rows of tents that covered the west side of camp. My eyes wandering over the people and sights there. Nothing in particular held much interest to me. I hadn't noticed hair or tooth of Naruto or Sakura.

My feet dragged lightly across the dirty ground. My muscles ached for some kind of challenging physical activity other then a simple walk. And my mind craved the attention and socialism that I rarely ever wanted. Though it was always hard to admit; I loved the company of my close companions. Naruto may be a bumbling fool but he had his moments. And Sakura of course was always a comfort, unlike in our childhood. She had taken on a great role in my life; becoming like my pillar of support, my sense of company. And I may even have building feels to her. I would not hesitate to admit this fact. I love her already; as a sister or a friend. Maybe more. But so far; I had yet to figure out my true feelings fully…

I kicked a pebble and sent it soaring into the open air. I huffed a sigh. Speaking of company I knew of one person who may be able to comfort my nagging feeling. I made my way to the north part of camp; dodging and cutting between the tents and people. Finally I spotted the large medical tent. I couldn't stop my heart from picking up half a beat. It seemed to do it of it's own accord a lot lately.

I made sure my pace was leisurely as I made my way to the entrance of the tent. Doing my best not to look eager I pushed aside one of the flaps and stepped inside. It took me less then a second to spot her bright shining pink hair in the back of the room. She had her back to me, she looked as if she were taking inventory. I could hear her low counting from across the room.

I made sure to keep my footstep quiet and my chakra low as I snuck up to her. I stopped, standing to where our bodies were only inches apart and slipped my arms about her waist. Pulling her into my chest. She gasped, her hands shooting up to try and pry my arms form about her. "And where do you think your going?" I whispered in her ear, my breath fanning hot over the shell of her ear. Her struggles relaxed as she seemed to notice there was no threat to her life. Or so she thought.

"Sasuke." She tried to keep the amusement out of her voice, but it was easily heard to me. I let my hands grip tighter, pulling her harder into me, her soft supple curves fitting to the hard out lines of my own body. I decided I needed a bit of fun. I always loved to tease her, and now seemed like one of those perfect moments.

I let my lips touch to the nape of her neck, traveling up to her ear. I softly licked the shell. A shiver erupted from her, she couldn't help but to gasp in both excitement and surprise. "W-what are y-" She was cut short when I bit her just behind her ear. She yelped, trying to squirm form my arms.

"Not so fast little one." I whispered low into her ear, my own breath uneven.

I didn't know what had gotten into me but I lifted her from the ground and carried her to one of the empty beds. Thank the lord no one was in need of healing today. I set her down, back up, belly down. Easing my weight form her back I turned her around, so now she was looking up at me. Her eyes bright with excitement and exhilaration. "Do you enjoy it?" I smirked lopsidedly. My dark eyes looking over her flushed face.

"Oh, how you wish, Uchiha." Came her mock reply.

"You'll be sorry for that, little one."

She laughed, it was shaky and nervous. She knew I was serious. She wasn't like Naruto, she knew me from serious or joking. I bent my head down to her lips; capturing them in my frenzy. Oh god! She tasted and felt amazing.

Her hands gripped the sides of my face as my tongue traced her lower lip, begging for entrance. She obliged without a second thought. I tasted every corner of her. Humming in satisfaction that made her mewl and squirm beneath me. I pulled back chuckling. "Calm down." My voice sounded foreign to even me.

She laughed nervously, smiling up at me with swollen lips. "I can't help it." She pulled my lips back to hers. "Your just to sexy…" She whispered onto my lips as I smirked.

My lips captured hers again in a dance of lust and… something more. But I was too caught up to be able to figure it out. All I wanted to do was ravage her. To take her and screw her right then and there. But that, of course, would be unethical.

I pulled back before I did anything, causing her to whine and take my face back down. She clashed my lips to her again. I pulled back again and put a finger to her lips. "No, Sakura."

She scowled up at me before using her strength to flip my over. She straddled my hips and leaned over me, a playful smirk playing on her plump lips. "I won't take 'no' as an answer, Sasuke…" Before I could protest her hands were running through my hair as her lips attacked my own. And the horrible thing was; I lost all protest I could think of before. I didn't care anymore. All I wanted was her.

My hands tugged her hair so her body rested lightly atop mine, she wasn't the least bit heavy. The amount of weight that resided atop me felt as if it belonged there. Her teeth nipped at my lower lip in a playful taunt and her hands trailed down my clothed chest. Her fingers dipping into the slight curves and indent of the powerful muscles I used so often. Her finger reached the bottom of my shirt, playing with the hem.

Her fingertips grazed my skin beneath the shirt and I couldn't do anything to hide the shiver that shook my body.

My protest finally came back to mind. If she wasn't going to be the sensible one this time then I would be. "Sakura." My voice was hard, it held authority as I grasped her wrists, pulling them from me. She sat up fractionally, her eyes in a daze and her cheeks and lips flushed. "Stop. We can't go further." It took all the self control I had to hide the whine in my voice. To not take her right there and be secluded into our own world of bliss. But I knew it would be wrong. I couldn't do that. Never to her. I couldn't take her virginity without it being ethical. I would wait till I though it right. When we had maybe realized out feelings more out right.

She sat all the way up, sighing and running a hand impatiently through her pink locks. Closing her eyes she nodded down to me. "Fine. I understand." She didn't even try to hide the disappointment in her voice. The sound of it sent a pang of regret through my belly. But I knew this was the better choice.

"How about we go on a date tonight?" I reached up to stroke her cheek. "We could go to the pub. Get something to eat. A few drinks? Maybe we could drag Naruto. Get him a girl of his own?" Her eyes seemed to brighten at that.

"Date, huh?" Her hands came to rest on my chest as she leaned down and planted a kiss on my lips again. It was chaste, but still, the deliciousness of it made butterflies in my stomach. "Alright. I'll find Naruto and let him know. I'll find him a date. You just show up tonight."

I grinned up at her in humor. "You like the kisses don't you?" I chuckled as she flushed even more. "I'll show up. I promise."

She nodded and got off me, straightening her hair and clothes. I stood without taking my eyes off her as I ran a hand through my hair, fixing the disarray into it's usual spike.

She seemed to notice my gaze as I pulled my shit down again to cover my toned stomach. "See you." She said turning around. I grabbed her waist pulling her back to me and tilting her chin up. I latched my lips to hers and sucked her bottom lip, nipping it before I let her go.

"Latter." I murmured leaving the confines of the tent. My heart racing and my happiness level higher then it had been in god knows how long.

X

I stood in front of the pub that was more of a tent with music, tables, and one of those mobile bars, with cheap wheels on the bottom. I had dressed in black pants and a deep blue t-shirt that clung to my upper body, form fitting to every line, curve, and edge to my toned upper.

As I stepped through what I suppose could be considered the entrance door I was almost blinded by the lights. Compared to the dark night outside the inside of the tent was like a night club with all it's lights. They had a steady flow of people tonight as men flirted opening with the women of the camp. I didn't give much attention to it though, instead I preoccupied myself with trying to find my 'date' for the night.

I spotted her bright pink hair near the back beside a bright blonde haired person. It wasn't hard to catch on who they were. I made my way through the small crowded groups of people back to the table they sat at. I noticed the other occupant of the table that I had over looked. She had long black hair with a green streak going down the right side. Her eyes were a deep green. Naruto had his arm slung about her shoulders. If Hinata had seen the sight I was sure she would have been outrageously more green the girls eyes, from jealousy.

"Sasuke!" Sakura smiled to me, standing up and kissing me upon the cheek. Naruto seemed taken back by the show of affection.

Though I was more occupied with her choice of outfit for the night. She wore a thin strapped black halter tank, a deep red skirt that barely reached mid thigh, and a pair of heeled combat boots. All in all. Sexy.

She noticed my gaze and cocked her head to the side in curiosity. I chuckled ad bent low to her ear. "Very appealing. I'd be careful though. Your playing with fire." Her cheeks flushed a light red as I pulled away.

Naruto seemed to have had enough. "What's going on?" He seemed to make an effort to keep his voice down. I couldn't help but taunt him more and slip my arm about Sakura's shoulders.

"She didn't tell you? It's a date."

"Well I know that, teme! I have my-" The idea seemed to finally strike him. He looked dumbstruck as he stared at us. I chuckled. "No way!" A few occupants turned their heads to our direction. "Sakura! You didn't say it was a double date!"

"Well I… Why else would I have told you to bring a date, idiot?" She crossed her arms and raised a brow to him.

"She has a point, dobe." He growled at both of us and took a over sized swig form his beer. I could tell already he was probably going to be drunk at the end of the night.

I rolled my eyes and turned around, taking Sakura with me. She didn't say anything as I guided us to the bar. I could see a few of the men turn to look at her; I almost wanted to yell at them to keep their eyes off of my girl but I couldn't truly say that. She wasn't my girl. She was… my friend. My team mate. She wasn't my girl.

"Want anything?" I asked as we stood at the bar.

She shook her head. "I need to stay somber tonight. Maybe next time. I have food back at the table." I nodded and ordered myself two beers. I didn't want to have to come back over here any time soon.

We walked back over to the table to find Naruto and his date engaged in a conversation about… the showers? Lord. Me and Sakura looked at each other as we sat down. I was pretty sure we were both having the same thoughts.

She began eating as I leaned back in my seat and drank form my first beer.

"And they really expect us to not look at each other?" Naruto complained as his date laughed.

"Oi, dobe." I kicked his shin under the table to gain his attention. He growled at me, but gave me his attention non the less. "Why don't you go dance?"

Both their eyes seemed to light up. "Sure thing, Teme!" He took his dates hand and pulled her with him out of the chair and over to the cheep foam dance floor. They began to dance, I could have sworn it was more of sex then bump and grind.

I sighed shaking my head. Sakura laughed. "I'm sure we would have been doing the same thing." She commented taking another bite. I reached over to snatch the fork form her and took a bite of what looked like ravioli. She didn't protest only watched my face as I chewed and took another bite. I gave her back her fork as I nodded, still chewing. She laughed lightly under her breath and went back to eating what little was left.

I watched her ever movement. He habit of licking her lips after each bite and how she bobbed her head to eat the food from the fork. I found it all interesting. She finished eating before I could find anymore of her habits. I had finished both beers already and had to go to the bathroom. "I'll be back." I said as I stood and went over to the bathrooms. I didn't realize she had followed me till I was pushed against a wall and I saw the flash of pink hair. She had pushed me into the wall of the wood bathroom stalls. It was dark, so we blended in with the shadows.

Her leg wrapped around mine as she pushed her breast against my chest. Her lips working just under my jaw. I raised my chin, giving her access. Her tongue caressed my skin as her hands kept me pinned to the wall. Even in my slightly intoxicated state I could have pushed her easily off me. But I didn't. I couldn't.

My hands came to rest on her hips, holding her to me. I leaned my weight against the wood foundation as her lips worked down my throat.

"Sasuke?" A certain blonde called out as I looked up to find Naruto walking our way; his eyes did not catch our shadowed figures in the dim light. Thankful for that I silently pulled Sakura away. Before she could protest she heard Naruto voice once more. Silencing her words. "Sakura? Sasuke?" He called in a sing song voice.

Her emerald eyes widened at me as she took my hand form her mouth. "What do we do?" She mouthed, her face flushed and her face frantic.

I grinned slipping away form her I pointed back over to our table. "Go." I mouthed back as I went into the bathroom area in time to sneak up behind Naruto.

"Dobe, what are you doing?" I asked crossing my arms over my chest and raising a brow. He turned around quickly to give me a look of annoyance.

"Where were you?" He whined.

"Bathroom." I answered him bluntly. He rolled his eyes and grabbed my arm pulling me back towards the table.

"And I'm guessing Sakura was with you?" He asked as he tugged on my arm.

"No." I rolled my eyes, adding to the 'what are you talking about' effect. Though of course he didn't see.

"Sure." He answered as we arrived at the table. Sakura was already seated in in a conversation with some nomad girl from about the bar. Probably someone she worked with in the medical tent.

I took my seat and took a sip from my beer. Sakura turned momentarily to give me a slight wink and a grin before returning to her conversation.

X

By the end of the night I was almost, drop dead wasted. Almost.

I stumbled against Naruto and Sakura, my legs taking me this way and that as Sakura led us.

My body stumbled upon a bed and I let my weight fall upon it, not really caring where I was. I kicked off my shoes as I felt a pair of hands lift my shirt off my body. I didn't protest, I wasn't in the mood. My body felt leaden and my head pounding.

As the hands softly soothed the side of my face that wasn't buried in the blessed pillow I felt myself let go; falling into the welcomed exhaustion. I slept that night; better then I had in months.

I awoke to the chirping of birds. Sitting up two things hit me at once; my pounding head ache and my lurching stomach. I rushed up to one of the sinks in the foundation and let my stomach heaves it's contents. Again, as I heaved, I felt the soothing hands upon my back, rubbing and comforting as they brushed back my sweaty hair.

I gasped and clung to the counter as the pale hands continued to caress my bare back. They brushed back my bangs once more before lifting my head to look at the barer of the soft hands. I was met with pale cream skin and emerald eyes. Her bubble gum hair was what gave her away. My half lidded eyes took in her worried face. "Done?" She asked as she held her hand to my forehead. "You have a fever." She commented. Though I didn't get a chance to reply before I was once more leaning over the sink to heave out my guts. My muscles continued to retract as my stomach heaved and lurched over and over. My head pounding again and again with each movement of my body.

Sakura rubbed my back, soothing me and telling me sweet words of comfort. She made sure my hair did not get more dirtied then it was. It hit me hard, my embarrassment. Here I was weaker then ever as my body insisted on emptying it's contents, while I had Sakura tending to me. I felt defenseless and helpless.

I finished my second round and she took my hands; leading me back to my bed, I took the chance took look about myself. I was in the medical tent. There was no sign of anyone besides myself and her.

Sakura returned with some medicine and a wet clothe. "Take this and lay down." She instructed. I did as took, swallowing the pills and laying upon my back. She gently placed the clothe on my forehead, wiping away the sweat and grime upon my face. She dipped it in a bucket of water I had yet to notice on the side of the bed. She return to wiping me down as she cleaned my chest of the sweat. The coolness of the water and tenderness of her hands felt good. I let out a sigh of contentment as she ran the cool clothe over my toned abdomen.

"Feel good?" She asked as she dipped the clothe once more and swept it over my collar bone. I nodded meekly in response. My senses drifting once more. I felt the sleep coming again.

I took her hand in my larger one and looked up at her, my dark eyes boring into hers.

"Thanks." My voice came out cracked. But she gave me a reassuring smile and nodded brushing back my now dry bangs once more.

"Rest. You got one hell of a hangover." She leaned down to kiss my cheek and turned away. I felt the urge to reach out and call to her to return, but I didn't have the energy.

Once more I slipped into unconsciousness. My bodies functions shutting down and my muscels relaxing as my mind slipped into a dark place of pure bliss.