Several moments had fleeted by while Sasuke and Sakura's lips linger on the others. They parted, taking breath as both kept their eyes shut. The eyes that leered in the bushed ready to pop out at any moment. Suddenly Sasuke raced back, pressing his lips once again on the blushing Sakura who only responded by pressing back.

Naruto couldn't stand it anymore. He took off towards the village. Hinata smiled as he came running into their apartment.

"Did it work?" She asked happily

"Oh did it! They kissed twice! Heh this is so way better pay back for what she did to me…." Naruto grinned eagerly. He had already spread the word as quickly as he could.

"Oh my…. they already are kissing…" Hinata smiled setting dinner on the table. "Um dinners ready…. its your favorite…ramen!" Hinata smiled softly.

Naruto blinked and looked up and smiled. He nodded and sat across from Hinata at the small round table. They had said they were getting married earlier then planned simply as a scheme to get Sasuke to give into his feelings. Naruto had noticed them when they had found Sakura. Ever since she had recovered he had been constantly looking for ways to pair up the two.

When it had worked better then expected Naruto could hardly contain him. Sasuke would stay for sure now, and Sakura could finally get over Neji.

Ino smirked as Sasuke carried the now sleeping Sakura back to her apartment. Naruto had run into her shop earlier saying they had made-out and Ino was envious. She wished she could've been the one watching from behind the bushes. Her obnoxious husband on the other hand hadn't cared at all. The fox had his ways of spreading the news around.

Sasuke set down Sakura on her bed. He looked at her for a moment as she turned over on the comforters. He smiled softly as she mumbled his name and clutched a pillow softly. He watched her for a while. Finding himself kissing her on the for-head softly he drew back quickly. Wanting so much not to be attached to her, Sasuke couldn't seem to hold back.

He got up and left her house, fleeing to think without distractions at his own home. The next morning though came all too soon. With bed head, Sakura got up and walked over to the door. Someone had knocked and woken her up. She quickly smoothed down her hair and flung open the door. Sasuke took his own liberty walking in.

"OH SASUKE!" she said blinking.

"We are keeping this a secret…it would only be disastrous if Itachi found out we were dating."

"Oh…hm of course." Sakura smiled.

Sakura blushed at how he had said they were dating…it made it official and she almost giggled in her usual giddy way but suppressed it with her smile. Sasuke sat on the windowsill glaring down at something. The scent of tea filled the air as Sakura walked out of the kitchen looking at him.

"I made you some tea,…" she said calmly.

"Hm" Sasuke grunted taking a mug from the table and went back to glaring out the window.

"Sasuke what is it…" She asked brushing her hair.

"That idiot im going to kill him someday!" Sasuke growled.

"I think I forgot to mention that since this is a secret its only natural the whole Konoha knows." Sakura smiled as she looked at Naruto who was clearly spreading the news.

"Same thing happened even before Neji and I became a couple, so im sure it would happen here too. They were talking about it a week ago too."

Sasuke sighed and sipped his tea. He only wanted this kept from Itachi. Sakura sat on the windowsill next to him and smiled at him. She placed a hand on his shoulder and rested her head on it.

"Don't worry…I will be fully recovered in a few weaks and then you wont have to worry…I wont let anything hurt me or you…" She said…"as long as we are together."

Sasuke only smirked at her reply.

Winter faded out in the Konoha, as Sasuke and Sakura grew more attached. The story of them as a couple had quickly faded and Sasuke didn't mind holding Sakura's hand in public now but that's all they did. Neither cared though…to them holding hands was enough.

Sakura had regained full strength, but still made frequent visits to the doctor. Sasuke took them as either to help patients or regular check ups. To the young couple the others company was all that mattered. Sasuke was his usual self but when they were in private he would give the random soft, loving gesture.

Deep inside though Itachi bugged him. One of these days he would have to leave her...he had to. He had decided he wouldn't tell her when he left. He would just leave. He knew were to find him…and he also knew this entire thing was a trick. But he couldn't let him get away with what he did. The blood of an avenger still ran thickly through his veins. He hated him.

Sakura came in upon Sasuke train of thought. They were on a simply dinner date. Sakura had explained this was a romantic thing but Sasuke couldn't see how food was meant to be romantic.

"Sasuke are you alright!"

"Hm"

"Oh im sorry…so Naruto finally told me the "real" date for the wedding. April 14th. That's in three weeks." She said smiling.

"So he finally decided to stop playing around."

"Ya…and Tsuande sama plan to restart my training in a couple of days. She says I've become lazy."

"That's good…must admit she's right." Sasuke smirked.

"Well excuse me!" Sakura glared.

"What!"

"Oh never mind…so how is training with Kakashi sensei going! Naruto still giving you tips?" she giggled

"Ya…I don't get this discipline training though…then again I don't really care."

"Heh well you'll be in an ANBU outfit soon enough."

"Hm" Sasuke nodded looking out the window at Ino and Shikamaru walking down the street quietly.

Sasuke watched intently as Shikamaru kissed Ino on the lips lightly. He turned back somewhat blushing at Sakura who was looking at her half eatn' food with a sad sigh. Today was her birthday, so that's why she had asked Sasuke to go on a "dinner" sate with her but it seemed he didn't even notice. She couldn't remember telling him when her birthday was but still she had a shred of hope. They had been dating almost two months.

Sakura wanted to take it further then petty kisses and handholding. Her and Neji had gone farther. Of course not "that" far but still…farther then this. She sighed as Sasuke got up to pay the check and leave. Sakura filed behind him with a sad look in her face. Walking in silence the whole way home was also not what she liked. But she should've been grateful for even getting to be with him.

Sasuke came to a sudden stop. Sakura looked up and blinked. It was the same spot he had said thank you to her almost 7 years ago. She giggled and turned towards him. He was looking at the bench. He then continued walking in the direction of his house.

Sakura walked behind him, hoping he hadn't forgotten she was behind him. She had only been here once and it was to simply check on him. She had never walked into his house. Staring up at the bleak and dark house she gasped. Sasuke turned towards her and she looked at him with a questionable look.

"Sasuke…why?"

"Sakura…I've never shown anyone my house before…. so…consider this a gift…" He said softly almost in a whisper.

Sakura was only hoping this wasn't the only gift she was receiving this night. She looked at Sasuke who held the door open infront of her. She walked in as he shut the door behind them. Sasuke turned on a dim light in the hallway and walked into anther room. Sakura stood in the doorway looking around his house. It had old blood stained still on the wall. But it was mainly just really dark.

The black haired boy walked back into the hallway smiling at her handing her a box. She blinked at it and gave him a questionable look. He shook it a little.

"I know what's inside already. No sense in me opening it…"

Sakura nodded and took the box and looked at it. A small card was in the corner saying happy birthday. She blushed and went to remove the small ribbon. Inside the box was an even smaller box. She flipped open the top to find a ring. She blushed and leaned her head against her hand. She took out the ring with the other hand and slipped the ring onto her right index finger softly.

Sasuke only leaned against the wall smirking. Sakura looked at him and blushed. She felt like pouncing him like a small fan girl. Suddenly a weird feeling in her chest erupted. Something she couldn't explain. She turned back to Sasuke who was looking at her intensely. Somehow she knew he felt the same way and she leaned up to the Uchiha. They kissed softly.

Ino watched the couple from a small window then looked at Shikamaru who sighed. Ino nodded in the signal that their plan had worked. Sasuke would've never known it was her birthday without her help. She had been hoping he would propose but he hadn't. She sighed and got up to leave them alone.

When Sasuke was sure he sensed Ino's chakra far away he parted from Sakura. He then touched her cheek as she leaned back slightly. Sasuke rapped and arm around her waist and another around her shoulders. Sakura blushed at the close contact. He was getting very close. She simply let him get closer. She tilted her head slightly as his lips touched her soft neck.

This was going to be a long night and Sakura was very much looking forward to it.

Author Note: I know what your thinking…AND YOUR WRONG! .

Oh im bad im so bad. Anyway im sorry I said this was going to be posted earlier but you see my mom is selling our house and um well people came to see it and well we had to leave. Sadly that meant leaving my beloved Computer behind. Anyway yah…um so im very sorry and I hope you forgive me.

From the reviews: thank you so much. They help so much. Sorry but this is one of those very short chapters cus im not good at writing up to 10 pages on random fluff. Just isn't my best thing plus its hard with a character like Sasuke. As for Oreos I ate some today. Praise Oreos yes, yes! .

Next chapter: When everything seems it couldn't get better, it takes a turn for the worst. A new love ruined by a disappearance, a true love shattered by a death, and in this horrific time the Konoha's best ninja put ton their ANBU masks to start training for a war, not only with a single person…but with themselves. Will Sakura ever recover or has her heart shattered for the last time?

Man this preview was good. If anyone had ideas on fluff go ahead and shoot. Anyway next chapter goes into a dark side again. Im better with tragedy. My chapters are going back to short ones again sorry. I'm trying to keep them about 6-8 pages but that proves difficult. Anyway next one will be posted defiantly by Wednesday. Im busy the next few days. Oh and if anyone sees a new episode of Naruto from Japan then erm. Ya…. feel free to load me in. XD