Chapter 6

Sakura woke up remembering her kiss on the cheek she gave to Itachi. She realized she was so close to kissing him on the lips. Her heart beat hard and loud thinking of it. Tha-Thump! Tha-Thump! Tha-Thump!

Her blood was rising to her face. She looked at the mirror in the bathroom and saw she was blushing. She found herself thinking of Itachi more and more and blushing around him more.

She sat down on the floor. What's happening to me? I've felt this way before with Sasuke but…this is more than that…..much more.

Her inner sighed. "Isn't it obvious?"

What's obvious?

"You're falling for Itachi! I told you you're in love him!"

Sakura sighed. Ok, I admit it. I love him. But it's going to feel just like it was with Sasuke….he won't return my love…

"You don't know that! Just…..ask him if he likes you."

No way! This stuff happens naturally…..I'll…..I'll just wait it out…..

"Like you did with Sasuke? Yeah….like THAT'S going to happen."

I'm getting annoyed with you…..so now…..SILENCE!

A piece of duct tape went over Inner's mouth and she stayed silent.

Finally…silence in my mind…..

Sakura got up and got ready. Meanwhile…..Itachi was trying to sort out his feelings for Sakura.

My heart beats quickly every time I see her…and I sometimes blush…and I can't stop thinking about her…

Itachi smiled at his realization.

I love her…..

Soon, Sakura was ready and went out to the kitchen. She was running so much she didn't know when she bumped into someone.

"Oops! I'm so sorry!" She looked up at the person and her heart beat faster than ever. She felt herself blush. "G-Good morning Itachi."

Itachi looked down at the Cherry Blossom and felt his own heart beat faster. "Hello Sakura."

She stepped back looking down. "I-I'll just go make breakfast." And she bolted off.

Itachi sighed and walked toward the kitchen. Once he got there he saw Sakura working to make pancakes. He sat at the table until she noticed he was there.

"Alright…another flip and…done!" She said putting the pancakes on a plate.

Itachi thought she looked beautiful as she gracefully almost danced around the room. She put the pancakes on the table then she looked up and saw Itachi. She blushed. "H-Hello Itachi. H-How long have you been s-sitting there?" Oh great Sakura! You're starting to sound Hinata!

"A few minutes" Itachi answered. He stood up and went in front of Sakura. He put his hand on her cheek.

She felt herself blush even more at his warm touch. Itachi started to lean in and Sakura stayed were she was. Oh my gosh…..he's going to kiss me!

Their noses were touching when they heard Tobi say, "Ohhhh, Senpai! I smell some pancakes!"

"Your right Tobi, Sakura must have cooked again, un."

They both separated and went to get plates. Tobi and Deidara came in right on time.

"Ohhhh! Senpai I was right! There are pancakes!" Tobi said

Sakura turned around smiling. "Right! I hope you like it!" She said giving Tobi a portion.

"Yayz! Thank you Saku-chan!" Tobi said hugging her.

Sakura laughed. "You're welcome Tobi."

After Sakura had her breakfast, she went outside to relax. She didn't know that she was being followed by Itachi. Once she was outside she turned around to see Itachi right behind her.

He put his hand on her cheek and whispered, "I always finish what I start." And he kissed her softly. She kissed him back without thinking. They parted for air. Itachi put his forehead on hers. "I love you."

Sakura felt her heart swell with joy at his words. She pecked him on the lips and hugged him. "I love you too."