Sorry for this being so late!

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Sighing in defeat, she nodded and smiled up at him. His eyes seemed to light up with happiness. Sasuke grabbed her chin and, without warning, pressed his mouth firmly against hers. Her mouth was open in a gasp, allowing his tongue to invade her mouth. She moaned and entangled her fingers in his hair. He pulled away, staring deep into her eyes and staying still.

"I apologize for that. We just met. It was quite rude of me."

Acting on impulse, she kept her fingers in his hair and pulled his head towards hers, making their lips collide. He grunted in surprise and moved into the kiss. His hands grabbed on her hips and pulled her closer to him. She groaned into the kiss and pulled him down on top of her. He broke the kiss and stared at her.

"Am I forgiven, then?"

"I never said there was anything to apologize for."

He chuckled and moved his mouth to her neck. She gasped and leaned her head back. Taking the advantage, he nipped at the column of her throat. She groaned and pulled him closer, their chests touching.

"Easy, Cherry Blossom."

"Sasuke..."

Sasuke's hand crawled up the back of her shirt, slipping inside and pulling at her breast bindings. She sighed and pulled away from him, slipping out from under him. Confused, he eased back to stare at her.

"What's the matter, Cherry Blossom?"

"Well, the fact that we're trying this in the back of a bar is one. The other is that we barely know each other. It's a risked step that we're taking, Sasuke."

He nodded and bowed his head, his bangs covering his eyes.

"I'm sorry."

"I love you, Sasuke. Really, I do. But, I want to spend the evening getting to know you."

She stood and put her hand against his cheek, her thumb caressing the skin under his eye. He looked up at her and smirked. He stood and walked with her from the back room, returning to their bar stools. The bartender looked at them.

"What can I get you?"

"Appletini."

"And you, miss?"

"The same."

The bartender nodded and went to fetch the drink.

"Tell me how you started out, Sasuke."

"My older brother trained me when I was 7. He was killed 3 years later and I killed his attacker to avenge his death. After that, I went to train under a master. The clan cheated me out and I killed them, keeping a low profile. I was then accepted by a new master and given under-cover missions. I'm trapped in his spiderweb."

"What does he have that causes you to follow under him?"

"He resurrected my brother. He's completely human but, since he was resurrected, I have vowed my life to that man. He keeps my brother under sharp surveillance and he said that if I even touched the room he is saying in, he would kill him."

"You do this for your brother?"

"Yes, unfortunately. It's not my place to kill a woman whom is not the target. Although, I can tell you're next on the list."

"How would you know?"

"He targets the strongest Assassin and then the weakest in a pattern. He wanted to kill Yoruichyu, the weak, and then you, the strong."

The bartender returned with their Appletini's and left. Sakura grabbed hers and swished it around. Then, realization hit her.

"You've never seen me fight."

"I've seen your profile. It's enough to make me cringe."

"I've only seen one man cringe from fighting me. He was one I murdered on the spot."

"hat did you do, Cherry Blossom?"

"Amputated his arm and stabbed him in the stomach."

"Remind me never to anger you."

She laughed and took a sip from her drink.

"Good choice."

"Tell me how you started out."

"I was trained at 8 years old to became a cook."

"A cook?"

"Yes, sadly."

"You became an Assassin for what reason?"

"I expertly killed my tutor. Not something to brag about but, that's how it is."

"You are quite vicious. I like it."

Her cheeks darkened with a blush and she took a sip the same time he did. Ignoring the mischievous grin he had given her. She set her drink down and scrunched her nose at the bitter taste. He noticed her disgust and rolled his eyes. She glared at him in a playful manner.

"I don't know why you bothered getting that if you don't like the bitter taste."

"I got it because besides Sake, I like to look towards something bitter-sweet."

"Your master got you to like alcohol, right?"

"Actually, my tutor told me that is I was going to cook, I would need to taste all types of spices and ingredients."

"Sake would be used for...?"

"Curry Rice, I think. He never explained to me what it was for."

He shrugged and took another sip. He set it back on the counter and focused his gaze on a tall, thin man with long and dull black hair. There was a purple rope around his waist. Purple make-up came all the way around both of his eyes. Sakura eyed him carefully.

"Why is she not dead?"

"Because, that is not Yoruichyu Tokogai, master."

"Is she from the same guild?"

"Yes."

"Capture her."

She gave the man a bewildered look.

"Excuse me? I'm not Yoruichyu."

"But, you're stronger. You will work under me if you value your life."

"I value life."

"Then join."

"I'd rather not."

His eyes narrowed in fury and he snapped his fingers. Sighing, Sasuke grabbed her waist and stood from his seat.

"Good boy."

"I apologize, Sakura."

"Sasuke!"

He looked at her and they disappeared before she could protest. He put her back on her feet and sighed.

"Where are we?"

"Somewhere in the city. I'm not good at transporting other people with me."

"If we can find the hotel, we can continue our conversation in my room."

"I think following the crowd would help."

She nodded her agreement and the two walked into the crowd. A small group cut between them and he grabbed her hand before she was pushed away. She stumbled and he chest his his before she could squeak. He looked at her but stepped back.

"These heels are really uncomfortable."

He looked at her feet.

"I hadn't realized you were wearing them."

As they came upon the hotel, there was barely anybody around. Taking that as a bad sign, she pulled him into the hotel. She headed down the hall and released his hand to open her door. When the door opened, her jaw almost dropped.

"I've been waiting, Sakura. You have done well."

Well, my update was WAY late but, I did it!

I bet you're all wondering who is in Sakura's room?

I know you are!

You'll just have to wait till next time, my lovelies!

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~Haku