Seducing Sasuke
Disclaimer: Naruto is © by Masashi Kishimoto.
A/N: Sorry guys for keeping ya'll waiting too long. I am really sorry. I just have been real busy with school; many of you all might know what that's like trying to juggle school, work and life outside of those two. I'll try to keep updating as soon as I can. I won't make any promises, though. Thanks for your patience and I apologize for the short chapter, but something is better than nothing, in my opinion, at least. But, the time I spent on a mini hiatus has not been entirely in vain. I have been talking to my Beta and I have decided to go on with the wedding. So, that's where you all come in. I decided to let you to help me decide how the wedding is gonna occur. Should it be a big, lavish wedding or a small, intimate ceremony? I am gonna post a poll and let you all decide that. Feel free to PM me with any ideas and or suggestions or even comments.
Previously
Pulling the covers over their naked bodies, Sakura rests her head on Sasuke's chest. Her body exhausted from their passionate lovemaking. She could distinctly hear his heart beating loudly in his chest as surely hers was beating in hers. The last thing she hears is him telling her he loved her before succumbing to sleep with him still deep inside her.
Chapter 7
Sunlight streamed though the curtained windows, bringing light into the room. Sakura slowly opened her eyes and took in her surroundings. Memories of the night before flooded to the forefront of her mind, bringing a smile to her face. Her hand wandered over to the other side of the bed. She is surprised to find it empty. She sits up and looks around. She realizes that Sasuke was nowhere to be found.
Where is he? She thought to herself. She couldn't help but let herself wonder where Sasuke could have gone. Could it be that he just wanted sex and he left her alone? No, that's not true. Sasuke would never do that. She thought as she reprimanded herself for allowing that thought to even cross her mind.
Just as she was about to get up and get dressed, Sasuke arrives carrying a tray of food, enough for the two of them.
"You're awake. I was hoping to surprise you with breakfast in bed," Sasuke said as he laid the tray on the table beside the bed. "I assumed you might be hungry."
"Well, believe me, I am surprised. I didn't expect this at all. And yes, I am hungry. Thank you, Sasuke."
"You're very welcome, Sakura."
Leaning over, Sasuke kisses Sakura gently at first and then pulls away. Sakura smiles and wraps the sheets firmly around her body and joins Sasuke to eat. The food looks so good. They eat in silence, stealing glances of each other every so often. Once, they were done, Sakura gathers her clothes off the floor.
"Sasuke, I was meaning to ask you something? What is going to happen now? Between us, I mean?"
"What do you think, Sakura, is going to happen now?"
"I don't know. I mean, I hope you will return to Konoha with me. It's where we belong. I am a Leaf kunoichi and you're still a Leaf ninja, although you are a rogue. It's our home."
"I don't really know if it's my home anymore. I betrayed the village to join Orochimaru and then the Akatsuki. I've done so many bad things, that I don't think I will be accepted anymore."
"Sasuke, it's true that you have done some bad things, but you have also done so much good. You killed Orochimaru and so many dangerous ninja that would have done very horrible things. In a sense, you saved many from suffering. You do belong in Konoha. Lady Tsunade herself promised that you would be forgiven if you returned. You are needed. Madara is preparing to start a war and you are the only one who can stop him. The village needs you. "
"I know that the village needs me, Sakura. But, what I want to know is if you need me? Do you want me to go back?"
"Of course I do, Sasuke. I want you to go back more than anyone else. You're the reason I am here. I love you and I will always need you by my side."
Reaching into his pocket, Sasuke pulls out a small, red velvet box and opens it. Inside, there is a pink diamond ring shaped like an oval and surrounded by diamonds on three split bands. "I love you too and I want to be with you for the rest of my life. Would you marry me, Sakura Haruno?"
Sakura gasps at the sight of the engagement ring in Sasuke's hands. Tears glisten in her eyes and she nods. "Yes, Sasuke. Yes, I'll marry you." A tear rolls gently down her cheek as Sasuke places the ring on her hand and then pulls her into his arms into a deep, passionate kiss.
"What is going on here?" shouts a voice from the doorway.
To be continued...
A/N: Once again I apologize for the short chapter. And for the little cliffhanger there. I had to stop somewhere and I thought that this was the best place. If you want to see the pic of Sakura's ring, just go to my profile. I will have a link to it there. And check out the new poll. Don't forget to review!