Chapter 17 Sakura's First Thoughts

Three months later

There was a knock on Sakura's door. Her stomach did a somersault at the sound. She took one last look at herself in the mirror. Her pink locks were pulled back in a loose French twist with a few tendrils framing her face. She turned slowly to look at the strapless dark blue sheath dress from all sides. It hugged her curves beautifully. She had to admit Ino had great taste. She made a mental note to thank Ino again for lending the dress to her.

Another knock at the door. "I'm coming." She yelled as she grabbed her purse from the table and hastily put on the stilettos sandals that were another loan. She opened the door. "Hi" she breathlessly greeted the silver haired man who was wearing a dark charcoal suit. It was rare for Kakashi to wear a suit. Actually, thinking about it she realized she had only seen him in his jounin uniform. The suit was a very nice change.

"Hello." He smiled his dark eye taking in the stunning beauty. "You look breathtaking." He took her by the waist and pulled her in close and lightly pushing his lips to hers.

She put her hands on his chest and pushed him away. "Let's go. We are going to be late and then Naruto will kill us. It's not everyday he announces his engagement."

The Hyuuga Mansion had been transformed into a starry night paradise. Navy blue and gold silk fabric were draped from the ceiling of the great all giving the room a cozy and elegant feel. Rice paper Chinese lantern hung everywhere glowing mutely. Deep purple violets and white lilies decorated all the tables. A large parquet square floor was place in the center of the room. A small orchestra was already playing.

"Hatake-san and Haruno-san" a petite dark haired girl with lavender eyes greeted them at the entrance of the great hall. She reminded Sakura of a Hinata when they were still genin. This girl must be younger relative. "I am Hinata's cousin. Here are your seating cards." She handed each a small leaf shaped card with a fancy number 1 written on it. She pointed to the long rectangle table on the other end of the room.

"There must be some mistake." Sakura looked from her card to the table and then back to the young Hyuuga. "Isn't that the family's table?"

"Yes. Naruto-san made it very clear that you, along with his best man Iruka-sensei, Jiraya-sama and Lady Tsunade were to be seated there as members of his family."

Emotion caught in Sakura's throat not allowing her to speak. She looked at Kakashi for help. "Thank you, Miss." He said and escorted Sakura to the head table.

Iruka was already sitting at the table conversing with Neji both wearing dark suits. Neji wore a silver pin with the Hyuuga clan's main branch emblem on his lapel. They stopped taking and looked wide-eyed as Sakura and Kakashi neared the table.

"Sakura, you look beautiful." Iruka declared. Neji bowed his head in agreement.

"Thank you." Sakura replied with a smile as Kakashi pulled out the chair for her.

"I'm a lucky man." Kakashi beamed, putting his arm around her and kissed her shoulder.

Ever since they had come out publicly about their relationship, he had completely changed. He was very open about his feelings for Sakura even in public. It took many by surprise. She had feared that some of the more conservative people in town would judge them. She was worried about Iruka for one. He was younger than Kakashi and saw Sakura as a sort of little sister or maybe even daughter since he had been her teacher in the academy. All her uncertainties were put to rest because it only took people to see how much love was in Kakashi's and Sakura's eyes when they looked at each other to know this was true love.

"Kakashi-sensei! Sakura-chan!" Naruto exclaimed as he made his way through the crowding hall. He twisted his hands. "I'm so happy you guys made it. Grandma Tsunade and Pervy Sage are on their way. They are bring the sake so it's taken them a bit longer." He was speaking really quickly. He was scanning the room and small beads of sweat were forming on his forehead. "Iruka-sensei, should I give you the rings now or later?"

Iruka laughed. "Not yet, Naruto. This is just an engagement party. The groom gives the best man the rings the day before the wedding."

"Oh right." He kept scanning the room and twisting his hands.

"You aren't nervous, are you Naruto?" Sakura asked raising an eyebrow.

"Me? Nervous? Of course not. Cool as a cucumber." His voice cracked. "I wish Hinata would hurry up and finish getting ready. I hate to be alone with her father."

"Why is that?" Kakashi asked but he had a pretty good idea why.

"He keeps showing me his katana collection. He takes this really big one out of the case and says how precious his little girl is to him." Naruto shuddered at the memory. "The look in his eyes when he says it is scary. Oh shit there he comes. Got to go." He was gone in a blink of an eye.

"Yes, Uncle is a bit intimating." Neji chuckled. They all laughed.

After half an hour all the guests had arrived as well as the blushing (literally) bride. Her father made a toast as well as Lady Tsunade. The future newlyweds were the first to dance. To Sakura's amazement Naruto looked at graceful dancing with Hinata and looked at ease in the spotlight. After a few minutes of leaving the dance floor all to them, others started joining.

Kakashi stood from his seat in fluid motion. He bowed and extended his hand to Sakura. "May I have this dance?"

"You may." She took his hand and let him guide to the dance floor.

He put his arm around her waist drawing so close to him that not even the thinnest sheet paper would fit between them. He took her right hand in his left and she place her left on his shoulder. They twirled around the dance floor is long, smooth strides. The lights blurred into a continuous strike of light around them. Sakura stared up at Kakashi masked face. His dark eye never left her jade ones. It was as if they were the only two on the dance floor, in the room, in the world.

"Sakura," He slowed his pace.

"Yes?"

"I could stay like this forever."

"I think the Hinata's father would eventually throws out of his house." She giggled.

"I'm serious. I mean I want to be with forever."

Her eyes widen and her feet stopped moving. Kakashi had to move them out of the way before another couple smashed into them. "What are you saying, Kakashi?"

"Let's go home. I rather not do this here." He led her out of the mansion and back to their building.

Inside her apartment, he pulled out a small velvet box from inside his jacket pocket. She inhaled a deep breath so she wouldn't hyperventilate. He, too, took a steadying breath. He pulled down his mask and pulled off his headband. "Sakura, these last few months with you have been wonderful. Something I never thought I could have. I can't picture my life with out you." He opened the box; inside lay a small old fashion diamond ring.

"It's…It's absolutely beautiful." She gasped.

"It was my mother's." He gently took it out and took her left hand. "Sakura will you do me the great of becoming my wife and letting me be your husband?"

Sakura looked up at his mismatched eyes. Tears of happiness filled her eyes. "Yes!"

"Yes?" He wanted to make sure he heard correctly. A huge smile spreading across his face.

She nodded enthusiastically. "YES!" She exclaimed. He put the ring on her finger. She threw her arms around his neck. He wrapped his around her waist lifting in the air and spinning.

"You have made me the happiest man in the world." He said as he stopped spinning but still holding her tight to his body.

She placed her hand on his face. He closed his eyes and leaned his face into her hand. "And I'm the happiest woman in the world so we are a perfect pair." She raised herself on the balls of her feet and kissed him, replacing her arm around his neck.

His lips responded to hers passionately. He licked her lips with his tongue gently opening them apart. She tasted sweet and absolutely delicious. No matter how many times he kissed her, he would never stop getting exciting when their lips met. He could feel himself being aroused just by this single kiss.

She felt his excitement and pressed her body even closer to him. She tangled her fingers in his thick hair pushing him deeper into the kiss. She hungered for the feel of his bare skin on hers. She slowly withdrew hands from his hair, down to his shoulders, going under his jacket removing it. Her lips separated from his trailing down his chin to his neck. Lighting kissing the soft skin usually obscured by his mask.

"Sakura…wait…" Kakashi panted, holding Sakura by the shoulders. It took all his will power to stop. She looked up at him with desire in her eyes, which made what he was about to say even harder. "I didn't propose to get into your pants. Being in your heart is more important to me. I can wait until you are ready." He meant every word of it is was plain to see that in his expression.

"That is exactly why I'm ready now." She smiled, pressing her body against his despite his attempt to keep her at arms length. "Because you love me, want to marry me and will wait for me. You aren't in my heart, you are my heart." She kissed him.

Kakashi didn't try to stop her again. Her words had melted his self-control. His hands went up her back, reaching the top of her dress, and unzipping her dress. It fell to the floor to form a pool of blue fabric. He picked her up into his arms in one swift movement. A giggle of excitement escaped her lips as he took to the bed. His lips traveled from her lips, to her jaw line, down her neck, sucking tenderly at the spot where her neck met her shoulder. His hands reached behind her, undoing her bra with expert ease. He cupped her supple breast, her nipple responded to his touch. It aroused him to see how he was affecting her. He brought his mouth to her other breast. He licked the nipple before putting his mouth around it, sucking it softly. She moaned quietly, arching her back, pushing her breast deeper into his mouth. He couldn't help sucking a little harder while pinching the other nipple.

Sakura brought her hands up to the grip the pillow behind her head. She felt heat building up in the pit of her stomach. Kakashi's mouth was hot and wet against her breast. She wanted that feeling all over her body. She arched her body up to get closer to his heat. Even though she had never been like this with a man before and therefore had no idea what to expect; there was no fear. She knew from the core of her being that she loved this man and whatever was about to happen would wonderful. She let him take the lead.

He moved slowly down her body, kissing every inch of her from her breasts to her tight stomach. When he reached the rim of her panties. He sat up on knees, pulling her panties off. He took small intake of breath at how beautiful she looked at that moment. Her hair was coming loose from the elegant twist in soft strands around her face. He touched one of the tendrils, placing it behind her ear; he let his thumb trace the edge of her cheek. Her pale skin glowed in the moonlight streaming in through the window. He unbuttoned his shirt, stripping it off and throwing it to the corner of the room. Sakura popped herself on her elbows, biting her lower lip in anticipation. His hands gripped her inner thighs spreading them and positioning himself in between them.

She gasped as his tongue began massaging her clitoris. Her breath came in short pants. The heat, which had started in her stomach, was spreading down to where Kakashi's tongue touch her sensitive skin and passing through her tone legs. She bent her knees up so her thighs were level to the sides of his face.

Kakashi made his way back up to Sakura's face, licking, sucking and kissing on his way. She wrapped her legs around his waist, locking him in place. Her hands slide down the little space between their bodies. She worked at his the zipper of his pants. Her fingers become impatient leaving the pants half way down, they went for his erect manhood.

He smiled at her eagerness. He, too, was keen on being inside her, being one for a moment but he knew that it would be more enjoyable taking it slow. He grabbed her wrists pinning them to her sides. Disappointment and confusion flooded her face. He lowered his head, his nose grazing her earlobe.

"There is no need to rush." He whispered into her ear in a low velvet voice. His warm breath sent goose bumps up her neck. A throaty purr emanated from her. He doubted he would be able to take it too slow. His stiff member was throbbing already. He reached down and placed a finger inside her. She was wetter than he would have thought.

Sakura moaned as he made circular motions with his finger. "Kakashi…please…" She pleaded. The burning sensations was so strong now, she thought she would explode. She wanted him; she needed him now. Intertwining her fingers in his silky hair and bring his face down hers; she kissed him hard.

He answered her request by slowly, careful not to hurt her, entering her. Their connection sent a wave of pleasure through them both. She arched her back, allowing him to go deeper into her. He thrust his hips slowly but picked up speed as Sakura showed no signs of discomfort. On the contrary, she called out in rapture.

Sakura couldn't believe that this level of bliss was possible. She threw her head back as the fire within her intensified, consuming her. She dug her nails into Kakashi's back as the orgasm came flooding.

Kakashi felt her tighten around him and he couldn't hold back anymore. He groaned as he came with her.

They collapsed on the soft mattress, panting for air after their fiery lovemaking. A wide grin of utter happiness spread across Kakashi's face. He had never experienced anything remotely close to what he just had with Sakura. She was part of him now. She was his air, his sun, his world.

Suddenly she jumped on top of him, her slender but still strong legs straddling him. His hands involuntarily gripped her thighs as he admired her glistening figure. "Let's do that again." She said enthusiastically. She was like a child asking for more birthday cake.

He laughed out loud. Taking her by the upper arms, he flipped her around so he was the one on top, her legs wrapped around his middle. He looked into her jaded eyes shone with fires of desire unquenched. "I need to build up my strength before we do it again." She pouted her lips showing her displeasure. He buried his face into the crease of her neck. He breathed in the scent that drove him wild. "Not that I don't want to do it again immediately."

She giggled as breath tinkled her skin. She wrapped her arms around his neck and relaxed her legs from his middle. "Fine," she said in frustration that didn't run too deep. "Just as long as we do it again as soon as possible."

"Yes, ma'am." He lay back on the pillow. She cuddled up in the crook of his arm. The sound of his steady heartbeat lulled her to sleep.

One year later

Sakura Hatake first thoughts in the morning were how much she enjoyed waking up in the arms of the man she loved and how she loved to what they now were to each other. She ran her finger down her husband's six-pack abs, playing with the strings of his drawstring pajama pants. He was hers and she was his, it was on paper now, official. Not that a piece paper was needed to prove the bond between them. However the gold bands around their left ring finger was a great deterrent for any female admirer of the famous Copy Ninja. She also had the suspicion that Kakashi felt the same way about her wedding ring. Any time a handsome new male medic was assigned as her trainee, Kakashi took her hand when he picked her up from the hospital in such a way that it was possible to miss the shiny golden band.

"You should stop that or will both be late to work today." Kakashi warned hoarsely opening up his dark eye first. "Again." He added grinning.

"It would be worth it, even if it means putting up with Tsunade's wrath." She smirked up at her husband, untying the knotted strings. "Plus I did promise you once to ask for you pants."

He laughed as he brought the duvet over their heads. They would never be on time in the mornings again.

The End

AN: Sorry for the delay. I rewrote certain parts because I wanted to get it just right. Hope you like how the story ends. Thanks for reading. Please review. :D

I had a link to the dress Sakura wears but for some reason it won't show up so if you would like to see it let me know and I'll send you the link.