A/N: Here it finally is...

Sorry: One, for the wait!! And Two, for any errors that might be in here.

Well I won't keep you waiting.

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No one made a move. No one said a word. They just stared, silently at the pair. They were sure this would hit the papers by tomorrow morning.

Sasuke was still bending over Sakura. He was doing things to her, things that shouldn't be publicly displayed at place like these. And all she could do was sit, because she if she didn't pay attention she knew she'd be moaning loudly urging him to go on... In front of the whole damn restaurant!

She had to keep her pride.

Who did he think he was? Huh. HUH?

But more importantly, who did he think she was?

Some toy? Some person that will succumb to his every want and need? Any time? Any day?

He couldn't do that. He can't push her away one day, suggesting they have a 'break' then seduce her back into his arms the next. She wouldn't let him to that. He wasn't the only proud one in this relationship!

She wasn't going to play with him. She didn't agree to this so she could have him toy with her. This is was serious. Marriage was serious, was important. And if he didn't feel the same way about it, then why get married at all? Why try to salvage something that you know won't last in the end? Hell, she didn't even know why he was doing this. Because to her, this break almost meant that they were over.

Coming back to her senses she thanked God she didn't do anything disgraceful. Sasuke's fingers were still moving against her bare skin.

She internally growl and cleared her throat. He was gonna get it!

The flushed girl narrowed her eyes and sharply turned her head, she opened her mouth, ready to give him the thrashing he deserved.

But when... Her glassy emerald eyes came across his familiar onyx ones, she – oh dear God – No. No! Her mouth had immediately clamped back up and her eyes quickly softened.

'What the hell was that?!' her inner screamed.

It was at this time she realized how closed they were, how close his face was to hers, how close her lips was to his.

They sat there starring into each other's eyes. It wasn't a romantic gaze or a friendly look. It was just a mere stare.

Both their faces completely expressionless, completely blank. As if they had seen each other for the first time. No emotion whatsoever occupying their faces. She was confused but didn't show it.

Why was he looking at her in that odd way she was looking at him?

She blinked.

He blinked.

And thus, starting a silent war.

Blink.

Blink.

Blink. Blink.

Blink. Blink.

Glare.

Smirks.

Glare.

Smirks.

Glare.

Smirks.

Puppy face.

Blank.

'Hah!' She thought, that got him.

She turned and gave him a small smirk of her own. Before speaking, in a sugary sweet voice.

"Could you please stop touching me? I already had a shower."

At first Sasuke was shocked. He knew she liked it but, for her to lie about it... Well, it was out of her usual norm.

He gave her a little "Heh." And a small lick to her earlobe again, before walking away. He smirked in satisfaction as he made his way back to his seat. Sakura had let out a muffled squeak at his little action, and he was sure she reddened uncomfortably.

Gaining back her composure she breathes out a deep, long sigh.

'This was going to be a long night.' She thought as she moved her attention back to Sai.

"Stop."

She winced.

"Stop figeting."

She continued to play with her food.

"Stop fidgeting."

Sure she heard him telling her to stop. But really, the real problem here is getting her to actually do it. And right now, her body wasn't exactly accommodating her either. She felt the fine hairs in the back on her neck stood up. Suddenly she wasn't hungry anymore. He eyes fixed deadly on one target.

"Sakura!" Sai spoke out, in a nice way, from across the table.

To the calling of her name she abruptly dropped her fork making a small, cling! Before she snapped her head up confusedly at him.

"W-what?"

The short haired man sighed.

"What's wrong?"

"Hahahaa..." She forced a nervous laugh. "N-nothing."

He gave her a strange look.

"Sakura." He began more firmly. "Why–"

"Okay. Okay." She hissed at him.

He gave her another weird look.

She gave him a small "Ahem" while nudging her head to the left.

"Huh?"

He gave her yet another odd look. What the hell?

Sakura sighed.

"Lookthatway." She whispered.

Sai frowned.

"Sakura I don't understand!"

She growled and frowned. Then much to his surprise she leaned forward and grabbed him by the head, at each side, and turned his head to the left for him.

"Look." She said making his dark eyes follow his face.

It took him a few seconds to spot the most likely thing Sakura was trying to show him. Hmm. Sasuke's table? What's so special about that? Then something happened. Someone did something which caused someone to react in a certain way.

Oh. Oooohhhhhh.

He turned his head back and smirked at her.

"It's not funny Sai!" She huffed out and crossed her arms over her chest.

"Is this why you've been acting apprehensive?" He raised his eyebrows, smiling crookedly.

"I am not acting apprehensive!" She denied hotly.

"No. You're acting like a child." He told her.

Now didn't that sound familiar? She flinched.

"I am NOT!" She insisted and turned her head.

"I think someone's got a green monster on their back." Sai cooed teasingly.

"Heh." She smirked. "I already slaughtered that monster when I was ten."

He raised his eyebrows amusedly.

"Do I want to know?"

"Hmm. No, not particularly. It was a long story."

"Right. Anyways you're jealous of mere flirting?" He gave her a quizzical look.

"I'm not jealous!" She retorted.

"Oh right. Right. Right. So you weren't acting weirdly just before because you felt uneasy at the way... lets see here..." he trialed of to look at the red and raven head pair.

"The way he has his arm around her small waist, the way he's whispering things into her ear softly..." he continued despite the sour look Sakura gave him. "The way she's laughing at whatever he's whispering, the way she's playfully slapping him and then him smiling teasingly at her. . . The way they look like a couple. . .I could go on. . ."

"I dare you." She gave him a death glare.

But Sai only smiled in returned.

"And you say you're not jealous." He whistled lowly, jokingly.

She smirked, leaning back on her chair.

"I'm not." She confirmed.

He raised his eyebrows. She's still in denial huh? What a stubborn, stubborn woman. He shook his head.

"You wanna know how I slaughtered the green monster?" her lips etched into a cruel smile.

"Uhhh. No–" Sakura interrupted him. Sheesh. She knew he wanted to know.

"With something called revenge." There was an evil glint in her jaded eyes. "I don't get jealous, Sai. I get even."

The man chuckled and nodded approvingly.

"Besides, he's trying to make me jealous." She scoffed. "I made a blow to his ego when I told him to go away."

She looked at Sai.

"He's getting back at me." She smiled wickedly. "It's sorta like a game we play."

Sai raised his wine glass to his lips and took a small sip. Sometimes it freaked him out how Sakura's mood could change so quickly. It made her scarily spontaneous. One minute she was timid, apprehensive little Sakura and then the next she turned into evil, devious big Sakura. He knew what she was up too. Heck, the whole world knows what she would be up to. They knew Sasuke's weakest point was his over-protectiveness of his belongings.

"Well, don't count me in." he told her seriously.

"What?" Sakura giggled. "Why not? I haven't even said anything yet!"

"You don't need too. The look on your face said it all!" He grinned.

"What if I paid you?" She asked honestly.

"A few bucks isn't worth my life." He sulked.

"Aww! Sai! Don't be such a sissy!" Sakura taunted him, grinning cheekily.

"No. My back still hurts from when he rammed me into that door." He whined.

The pink haired girl smiled sheepishly.

"Sorry about that."

He grinned.

"It's alright."

'Well if Sai's not willing to do it. We're gonna have to find someone else!' her inner mused.

The night rolled on. It was late. Way past midnight. The moon was at its peak, shining brightly in the hours of darkness.

Bang!

The door flew opened.

"Goddamn it man! You're too fat!" A blonde fox-look-alike complained as he dragged a large, sleeping and extremely drunk man into the apartment. Fumbling badly, Naruto tried he's best to support Sasuke. But the stupid man just wasn't co-operating...

Naruto was tired. He was hungry. He was aggravated. All he wanted was his bed, his pillow, and maybe his Ino. 'Mmmm.' Actually his Ino sounded pretty darn good right now.

"Hn." Sasuke managed to mumble out as his legs jello-ed out and tripped, dragging Naruto down with him.

"Fuck!" he swore as he tumbled down.

"Move you're fucking legs!!" He screamed at the helpless man.

Sasuke didn't. The blonde man cursed under his breath. Fuck this. Fuck it all!

He roughly grabbed Sasuke by the arm and draped it around his shoulders pulling him back up. It was dark. He swore again. Where are the fucking lights?! He frowned when he couldn't see any.

"Ah gee I wonder why I see find any lights!?" He shouted to no-one in particular, sarcasm leaking out of his words. "Oh. Maybe it's because it's dark!" he yelled again in the same tone. This was not good. Naruto might be a dobe. But the one thing he didn't do was talk to himself.

"Fucking great. I'm talking to a fucking knocked out bastard and a damn wall."

He waited till his eyes adjusted to the darkness, then the sofa couch same into view. And a door, he assumed to be the bedroom. Right. Okay. Well. Couch or Bed?

He looked down at the limping Sasuke. He felt kinda bad. I mean, the man was totally wasted. He was practically unconscious for God's sake. He should probably take him to his bed. But –

Drop!

Sasuke's legs involuntary gave out. AGAIN!

FUCK YOU!

Naruto was beyond pissed as Sasuke's weight dragged him down. AGAIN!

And then went any sympathy Naruto might've had.

Sasuke deserved SHIT ALL!!

Bed? What the hell had he been thinking? He should just leave him there! No one asked him to go out and get wasted. Fucking bitch.

Quickly he dragged Sasuke to the cream couch and violently plopped him down.

Earning a grunt from Sasuke.

"A 'ittle sof'r would've bee' nice." A hoarse voice whispered out, scaring the shit outta him. He flinched.

WHAT THE FUCKING HELL?!

Several veins popped out of his head. Unconscious my ass! He was fine! The frustrated man glared at his friend.

"Why the fuck didn't you just walk yourself you ass."

"Huh?" he drunkenly mumbled out. "I did."

I DID? No you fucking didn't!!

He didn't know whether he wanted to beat the shit outta Sasuke or strangle him till he can't breathe. Both seemed like a pretty good choice right.

But then something hit him. He thought things over, looking at the dead man. He poked him.

"Hn." Sasuke grunted. Shakily slapping Naruto's hand away.

Slowly, a wicked smirked graced his lips.

This could very well work in his favour. Sasuke probably wouldn't remember anything in the morning. Sooo if he asked him a few questions now. Then he can probably get away with it.

"Sasuke," he began casually, getting his attention. "What's your name?" As soon as the sentence left his mouth he shook his head. That did NOT sound right!

"Sasuke," he tried again. "How old are you?"

"Hnn! Older, old' then you, you – you – dobe. . ." he mumbled out sleepily.

Naruto twitched. He still PAID HIM OUT when he was DRUNK?

But quickly calmed down. Getting back to business.

"Why are you so nice to Karin? Wait, wait, wait better yet, why were you flirting with her tonight?!" he demanded, exaggerating the 'flirting'.

"firting? What – wha' da, 'ell? Sp-eak pro-ly. Dohe! . . ."

Naruto gave him an incredulous look. Who was the one not speaking properly?

"I said. Flirting. F-L-I-R-T-I-N-G. With K-A-R-I-N." He spelled it out for good measure.

Sasuke chuckled.

"What's so funny?" Naruto asked interestedly.

"k'ayaraaien... that's a funny name." he laughed like a little girl.

What?

Oh. Ohhhh. Kay-ay-aar-ai-en.

Naruto sweat-dropped. And they called him a dumb-ass! They clearly never seen a drunk Sasuke!!

"I meant Karin!" He shouted angrily. This was getting NO-WHERE.

"'ose t'at?"

That need to beat the crap out of Sasuke flooded back into Naruto's systems.

"You're. Red-haired. Co-star." He gritted out the words.

"Oh!" Sasuke popped his head up in excitement.

"Yo' mean Karin?" He said with a drunk smile, as if he was the smartest man in the world.

The fox man held his fist in the air, tightening it viciously. Veins popping back out on his head.

Did he not just say Karin? C'mon. Seriously.

"Very good Sasuke!" he mocked. "Now tell me why you were flirting with her?" he said in a tone you would speak to a three-year-old that just got caught stealing from the cookie jar.

"I was not!" He denied and pouted dizzily. "'nd I' 'ice to her 'cause she's nice."

Karin? Nice? Hahahaaa. YEAH RIGHT.

Naruto was about to continue when Sasuke spoke up again.

"She f'king it all."

"Huh?" now this time he was confused. "She's faking it all?"

"Un!" He smiled. "She do'snt re'lly want me. . ."

"What?"

"She do'snt re'lly want me."

"You already told me that! Why would she be faking it?"

Sasuke gave a careless shrug. Naruto sighed. That's probably the most he could get out of him. He would have to ask again when he was sober for the rest. But before he left... he wanted to know... he knows he shouldn't push it... but he was willing to take the chance...

He needed to ask this one last question...

"Do you love Sakura?" he whispered, asking sincerely.

"..." Sasuke remained quiet as if he didn't hear the question. Naruto waited a few seconds before asking one final time... highly anticipating the answer. Anxiety tingled his body.

"Do you love Sakura?"

Sasuke gave a loud yawn before answering, the next words suprising the azure eyed man. . .

"W'ose that?"

. . .Not so much in a good way.

Bam!

Naruto whacked the couch, just inches from Sasuke's head.

'Whose that,' he asks. Fucken bastard. He snorted. 'I dare you to to say that to Sakura-chan.'

He breathed out deeply.

He was too tired to go anywhere now. Doing the only thing he could do, he dropped to the carpet and closed his eyes. Darkness and silence took both men into their slumber.

TOKYO TIMES

Top Headline - number one:

UCHIHA MAKES HIS MOVE! HAS HE REALLY LOST HER?!

It was seen yesterday at Golden Deluxe restaurant that Uchiha Sasuke is publicly attempting to seduce Haruno Sakura!

The brooding star had walked into the building late last afternoon with the gang from his new movie, looking absolutely gorgeous. No doubt with an equally stunning Fujiwara Karin by his side. They were the attention capturers as soon as they walked in and even after being seated down, many people still couldn't keep their eyes to their own table.

Hatake Kakashi, Sasuke's producer and Tsunade, Konoha's top director, had get up this get-together as a publicity stunt, and also giving the stars a chance to meet the people who've made it all possible for them to be starring in such a movie.

But little did our dear younger Uchiha know, a certain pink haired diva was about to walk into that very restaurant. But that's not it folks! She walked in, in the arms of none other than, Yamato Sai! And when this pop goddess stepped in, she single handedly captivated everyone in the room!

Now, you all can imagine how Sasuke was feeling! Pretend that your partner walked into the same restaurant you were at, in another person's arms, looking like a million dollars.

Yes! He was positively livid! He walked straight over to the pair's table and started publicly wooing Haruno Sakura! And by the looks of the picture (Left) she was having a hard time denying the fact that she wanted more.

Well you know what they say. A picture speaks a thousand words. And here we have three of them!

Photo one: Sakura in Sai's arms, leading her to the table, looking like a million bucks.

Photo two: Sasuke bending over a deeply flushed Sakura. Licking her ear lobe.

Photo three: Sasuke tugging at Sakura's dress suggestively.

The popular questions running around include...

"Sakura, have you really left dear Sasuke for hunky Sai?" – Kagimoto Yumi

"Sasuke, why on earth did you even suggest the break?" – Sato Aya

"Do you're parents know about this? What are they thinking?" – Shibahara Naoko

To be continued. Page 6.

A/N: Fin. For now anyways.

Btw: If you haven't already. Please check out my new SasuSaku one-shot 'A Touch like Magic'!! If you like Fly, you might like this. X)

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Dun daa daa duuun!!

Here are some (not so good) answers to recently asked questions!! Could it be yours... ?

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(In Japan) Did you go to one of the big cities?

Nope. Hehe. I went to lots of big cities.

Will you make the chapters longer?

Yeah I did! . . . By a few words. . . –sweatdrop- Joookes ne! This chapter was clearly longer than the last. –goes to check stats-

So there might be a lemon?

Yes to the might.

(Referring to the end of last chapter) I wonder if Karin is watching?

Oh. Don't worry, Karin was eating her heart out at the scene. –smirks-

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Answers to future questions!! (I'll bet) Cause I'm a psychic. XD

Its weird, Naruto swears alot?

Only when he's angry.

Theres NARUINO in this fic?

Yes I'm a NaruIno shipper. Deal with it! XD

Is Karin really a good(Nice?) character in this?

Well we can't always have the 'other girl' as a bad girl now can we? That's too cliché. (Oh. But I do love clichés.) So we'll see. Plus, c'mon Sasuke has standards. She must be something if he went out with her.

--- If you have any questions (random, life or fanfiction related) feel free to ask!! That's what all this is for!