A/N: Yeah I know it took forever, but I had many midterms this past month. Sorry it took so long but I hope you enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I don't own the series I own the story yo.

One Night of Bliss

Day turned into night and night turned into day. This cycle continued three times until the fifth day that Sasuke's group had stayed in the castle. In the time spent Sasuke and Sakura had been getting more acquainted with one another. Not only did they talk about their personal life they had grown more intimate from the night at the sakura viewing, though they did not go any further from lip locking and sensual touching. Aside from that fact this was their final night there as they should be returning to their own home. Knowing this Queen Tsunade decided to host a farewell masquerade ball that same evening.

In a secluded part of the palace two young adults are entrapped in their bliss that they have created. Muscular arms wrapped around the curvaceous figure possessively denying the choice of sharing her to the world. The raven haired man nibbled the lower lip of his pink haired soul mate in order to gain exclusive entrance to a place no other man will go except for him. She obliged to his desire because only he can satisfy her need. Lost in their emotions they ravished each other's succulent caverns to the point of being breathless. After time passed, they broke apart for the life sustaining air. They gazed into one another's eyes savoring the moment of their unity. Moving his hand away from her waist he entangled his war stricken fingers to her surprisingly soft and fragile ones. The smirking Uchiha took one step forward and placed his spiky head to the side of her pastel face to the point where his mouth was hovering over her ear.

He whispered seductively "I have an important question to ask you."

She shivered to the enticing vibrations; however she would not allow him to have all the fun. Motioning towards his earlobe with her fuchsia locks brushing against his pale temple she replied in a hushed tone "Hmm now what would my little Sasuke kun be asking little old me," ending her sentence with a playful lick to his ear.

Enjoying their little exchange Sasuke decided to be serious just for little bit to get the answer to his question. Shifting one step back never letting go of his fated lover he asked with gentleness in his voice "Sakura, would you be my companion for the masquerade," blushing after saying those words.

She giggled at his modesty and placed an innocent kiss on his unprepared lips before answering, "I thought that was a given."

He smiled at her response and placed his forehead on hers and replied, "Of course, but it does not hurt to ask once in a while."

Pulling the perfect woman into an embrace he connected their yearning lips to express the affections that cannot be said through words. Wanting the moment to last for eternity was declined for both must prepare for the night's event. Slowly they advanced away their hands still intertwined until Sakura's words discontinued the bliss created.

"I will see you tonight then." She gave him a final wink to seal the deal.

Watching her tempting hips sway back and forth away from the location made him want to do more than just snuggle sessions. He shook his cranium dispersing those unclean thoughts, but forgetting to ask one more question of her. Not realizing this error she was already gone from his view. Placing one hand in his pocket he clutched the little velvet box and decided to save it for tonight so he can be slightly more prepared.

The palace was in a frenzy preparing for tonight's festivities however, a certain Uchiha was pacing back and forth in a luscious garden trying to figure out how to ask Sakura about a certain issue that has been plaguing his mind. "Hoy TEME what the hell are you doing," yelled a whiskered faced idiot holding a concealed packaged hanging over his shoulder.

Sasuke ceased his previous actions as an anger mark appeared on his forehead. Turning his head in the direction of the dumbass he replied.

"Just thinking, but I guess a DOBE like you doesn't know the meaning of THINKING," ending the sentence with a smirk on his face.

"Shut up, well anyways here Jiraiya told me to give this to you to wear at the dance tonight," he said while giving the item.

The package contained his formal uniform that should only be worn at special occasions. He personally did not like wearing it because he recalled the other times he wore it where countless girls barricaded him into a corner asking him to reveal his identity. His face was never really shown in public, but his physique was still visible for all those with trained eyes. Putting that aside he left towards his room to prepare for the farewell ball.

Dawning on the final garments of his attire he looked into his mirror to make sure everything was in its proper place. His black leather shoes, his black slacks, his belt with a gold buckle, his black long sleeve button up shirt, which was decorated with his accomplished ribbons, and finally his black cape that hung over only the right side of his body with the Uchiha symbol gracing it. He gave the final nod to his perfected outfit then he slowly moved his hand to grab the small velvet box on the dresser. Sasuke smirked at the mental image of surprise in his rosette goddess. Putting on a white mask that covered his upper face and half of his left face, the only part that was revealed to the public was his alluring lips. Passing through the darken doors he made his way towards the masquerade ball.

Sakura and Sasuke both silently agreed to meet up at the dance. Pass the bright and shimmering doors to the ballroom Sasuke was left at awe to the illuminating lights. The brilliant rays revealed finely decorated pillars, white marble flooring, a giant chandelier in the center of the ceiling; a small orchestra band playing on a stage near left side of the room, the right side held all beverages and delicacies, and finally the various guests dressed in fascinating attire. Their face concealed with a mask representing one's own identity. Then overlooking the refreshments and guest were King Jiraya of the West Kingdom and Queen Tsunade of the East Kingdom. Sitting in their royal thrones celebrating the fond memories of the times spent in the passing days.

From one of the pillars the raven haired warrior eyed the crowd searching for a certain pink haired woman. Taking a sip from his drink he stopped mid swallowing to catch a glimpse of the object of his desire. Placing the half empty glass on one of the trays he motioned himself to the area where his pink haired love occupied.

He had some difficulty reaching her because of the endless request of various women to dance with them. He refused each one with a glare that sent them the message of "Fuck no." Though the first line of annoying girls backed off there would be another line replacing the defeated in hopes of being that lucky girl.

Once she was in his field of vision he lightly placed a hand on her small shoulder and brought her into a warm embrace. The females that bore witness to this either felt defeated or a killer instinct for the lucky unknown woman.

The young Uchiha breathed slowly into her ear and said, "I finally found you…" while embracing her he felt Sakura shivers once the sentence was complete.

Feeling his grip loosen she abruptly spun around and replied to his seducing tone.

"Hmm….maybe I should give you a reward for catching me." She saw his signature smirk form and could not resist the temptation to kiss those alluring lips.

Leaning in closer she made contact with his waiting mouth. "Now the fun can begin right SA-SU-KE KUN," she murmured during their session of expressing each other's emotions.

After ending their little exchange the young man with jet black hair took a step back to scan over the outfit his destined soul mate wore. Like him she had to wear her military uniform for the formal event. Even though he has seen women dressed in similar attire, there was something about the way it looked on Sakura that made his heart skip a beat. Analyzing her from head to toe he focused on certain details that led to a slight arousal. Like the red mid thigh length skirt or how her clothes hugged her curves just in the right spots.

The place that captured his gaze the most was her piercing green orbs. Even though she wore a black mask that covered the top half of her face, those eyes still shined brightly in all that darkness. He tried to interpret the feelings the emerald spheres held and only one was the most dominant. It was love.

He denied the urge to push her up against the wall and claim her innocence right there. Before continuing a slide show of various things he wanted to do to her, he was on the dance floor. During his daze the cunning pastel woman had dragged him to where the other dancing couples were in hopes to see what else this Uchiha prodigy was capable of.

Taking a hint to what she wanted he went along with her plot. He learned from his father that the greatest of warriors should not only be skilled in fighting, but be able to dance with grace too. Flowing to the sounds of the waltz, Sasuke granted Sakura's wish of seeing his other talents. The time spent moving about the dance floor was perfect till the moment a certain blond buffoon collided with them.

" What the hell are you doing Naruto!!!" Sakura yelled at the two left feet dancer. Naruto cowered a little bit as he felt the rise of killing aura invade his very being.

Sasuke stood there just silently sending death glares to his idiot best friend for ruining their ecstasy. Then a purple haired individual interrupts the angered couple.

"Umm… I'm sorry Naruto kun asked me to teach him the waltz and… I didn't realize we were going to bump into someone…," Hinata replied shyly looking towards the ground avoiding eye contact.

A big sigh left the forgiving lips of Sakura and she said to her close friend, "Ah it's okay. Just make sure that you bump into somebody else instead of us." With the ending comments both parties bowed to each other and continued their previous activities.

After a couple of hours being the center of attention because of their astounding dancing they had decided to get some fresh air. Passing the crowd of onlookers Sasuke pushed open the right side of the double doors that led to the balcony. A cool breeze grazed the pink tips of Sakura's hair. Sasuke caught a glimpse of the moment and could not resist pulling her into another hug to block the oncoming wind. Her blush faintly showed as she reacted to the sudden action of her dark haired knight. Interlacing their hands to become one, the Hawk captain of the west led her close to the rails as they enjoyed the night scenery. The comfortable silence was broken when the realization came to both individuals that one will be leaving tomorrow.

"Tonight was wonderful wasn't it Sasuke kun. I hope you have a safe journey back to your homeland," she said as cheerful as possible.

He sensed the sadness occupying her force as she avoided any type of eye contact. She forced her gaze at the full moon that was reigning over the black sky for fear of breaking down in tears. Before taking any sort of action he felt the bulge at the side of his pants that contained the small velvet box.

"Sakura there is something I want to ask you before I leave tomorrow," he said as he softly grabbed her hand.

The pink haired woman broke her concentration to only to be met with an unreadable emotion emitting from his dark eyes.

"What is it," asking out of bewilderment to his hesitation.

The raven haired warrior took that as his signal to pop his question. Kneeling down on his right knee he pressed his lips onto her left and began his question.

"Will you…"

Hehe cliff hanger

R&R