A/N: I don't own Naruto, or any of its affiliates. I do not own Orochimaru.

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Silently she floated in the soapy water, eyes wide open as she saw the purple snake with the black stripes… floating in the water with her, smiling evilly. She knew she would die now… and she didn't care any longer.

She was pulled up out of the warm, soapy bubbles by a hand, and she saw only a blur. She was set on the cold wood floor, and couldn't bring herself to breath fully. She was trying to cough, until he pushed on her chest a few times, and he neared her to breathe life into her lungs. She coughed up the bubbly water and took a shallow breath. He smiled at her, and she grabbed for her towel immediately. He handed it to her, and she sat up, wrapping it around her body.

"You saved me- again!" She gasped, trying to smile at him. He grinned widely and quite smugly.

"That's my job, I'm superman!" He stood up, helping her along the way.

"Here, let me get you some nice comfy clothes," he said, noticing that water had been splashed all over hers and the bathroom floor was wet. Also hers smelt of smoke and were slightly burnt. He had saved a few things for her, and he showed her what he had saved.

"There, now you can get dressed, but I don't trust any thing else."

She shooed him out of the room and dressed quickly. She brushed her hair, and put her glasses on. She stepped outside the door, her face right square in Orochimaru's chest.

She wore a green lacy bra and a pair of shorts made of the same lace, and over that a lovely orange robe with pink sleeves. He thought she looked beautiful, almost like a flower in bloom. It took his breath away,

"Thank you for saving me," she said, looking up at him.

"Anytime," he whispered. She was a bit shy and slow to do so, but she timidly put her arms around his waist to hug him. He wrapped his arms around her in return, and he patted her head.

"I just have to protect you girl, from the insanely intense powers of the snake that dwells within you. She smiled, and wrapped him in a slightly tighter hug.

"Thanks," she spoke.

"You even gave me CPR to revive me… I was still slightly conscious."

"I know you were, but I needed to get you breathing, and also to put my mouth on yours."

"Classic excuse," she said laughing.

"I know, that's why I used it."

"Would you like some noodles or will you choke on those too?" He smirked.

"No, I think we can afford to make some noodles," she sighed, as she pulled her arms back and found her way to the kitchen. He heated up the pan, and he boiled some water, and asked her to break the noodles and watch them. As she did, stirring them to get them to cook, he stood behind her, and rubbed her shoulders. The next thing she knew was a deep pain in her shoulder.