Chapter 3 Mist Village
"Okay there are two of them." Sakura stated quietly, "The one on the right is weak; the other on the left could be a problem."
"There is no reason either should be a problem because a conflict better not occur." Sasuke warned.
"I feel so weird pretending to be pregnant. My mom would laugh or kill me for my disguise." She pouted.
"Black hair looks good on you but why did you choose to be eight months pregnant?" he asked confused and chuckled.
"They might let us in if I'm closer to my 'due date'." Sakura hissed sensing his laughter, "Lets jut go." Sasuke gained his composure as well as Sakura and walked to where the curve before the straight shot to the gate came into view.
"Last time. No concealed weapons at all." Sasuke whispered, Sakura shook her head, "Fine then."
"There are two people coming. One has shoulder length brown hair while the other waist length black hair." The guard on the, Sur, said.
"Do they seem like they can cause any trouble." The other guard, Gur, asked.
"No they just seem like country folk." Sur responded. "Good we don't need any trouble."
"Remember if they attack they just cower don't retaliate." Sasuke whispered.
"You do the same." Sakura reminded. "We need to be closer and walk slower or I won't appear pregnant and we won't look like husband and wife." Sasuke blushed lightly as he pulled her closer and slowed their pace."
"Sasuke wipe that blush off now. We're getting closer." Sakura demanded clearing her own flush. About ten yards away the guards began to speak.
"Who are you?" Sur began, "And what do you want?" Gur finished
"I am Akemi, Gin Akemi and this is my wife Cho, Gin Cho. We would be grateful to live here." Sasuke quickly fabricated a story. Sakura was happy Sasuke called her butterfly. (A/N: Gin Akemi= Silvery dawn, Gin Cho=Silvery Butterfly) Sur tapped Gur's shoulder, "How far along do you think she is? She looks like she's about to burst." Sur whispered.
"I say close to the last month. Just let them pass they're only simple folk." Gur replied and Sur nodded in agreement. "You are welcome to pass." Gur and Sur moved apart, "Take care." Sur said.
Soon they found an apartment to rent. Sakura sighed and sat on the couch. "Thank kami this place already has furniture."
"I agree. That was pretty smooth back at the gate. I didn't know you could be pretend to be pregnant so well. You act like you've been pregnant before." Sasuke chuckled. Sakura caught the joke.
"Aren't you a funny one? Mr. Cower down to the guards." She shot back with ice chilling on the words.
"So mean." He mumbled , "Alright second part. Now we tail the Hokage Takatsuki and find out if he truly wants to start a war with our village." Sakura moved to the table to discuss their further actions. "You want us to dress in out ANBU uniforms in the Mist Village?" she asked wearily. Does she forget we'll be in the dark? Sasuke asked himself.
"Sakura you should have it on at all times during a mission when possible." He said snappily and glared at her like wearing the uniform at all times was common sense. "Alright." Sakura snapped back, "Then I'll be right back." She paused and looked at her partner, "You should put your uniform on too." Sasuke stopped glaring and growled. "Just do what I say." He barked backed and she just rolled her eyes. Sakura undid her disguise jutsu and pulled her ANBU uniform from her pack. Jerk! Her mind screamed and raged on.
"DAMNIT ALL!" Sasuke yelled. Sakura quickly pulled up her skirt and ran toward the room her partner was in with a kunai knife in her hand. "What's happening?!" Sakura asked as she skidded to a stop after seeing his frame in the bedroom threshold.
"…"Sasuke only continued to growl and blush. Sakura was confused. Kami what's he bitching at? Inner Sakura screamed. "Why are you blushing Sasuke?" She asked with confusion in her voice. "Just look for yourself." He pushed her into the room and turned on the light. "What are you…oh." Sakura whispered the last part softly upon seeing the object of distress.
"'Oh.' That's all you can say?" his emotionless mask was beginning to crack. "Just calm down, so what if there is only one bed. I'm sure you don't sleeping on the couch." Sakura replied and received another glare from Sasuke.
"What do you mean by me sleeping on the couch?" He stepped closer and invaded her personal space. She began to blush again. "We'll you should…um because." Sakura couldn't say a complete sentence since Sasuke held her prisoner with his gaze and continued to move closer. She felt him run his hand up and down her upper arm. Slowly Sasuke pulled Sakura into his embrace. "I-I…" she never finished because he had locked her luscious lips with his smooth ones. Sakura snaked her arms around his neck and pulled him closer and melted into the blissful contact. Sasuke entangled his fingers in her soft pastel pink hair. She responded somewhat hesitantly. Am I dreaming? Sakura thought in wonder.
Soon Sasuke pulled away from the kiss, "I thought we could share after all we are partners?" Sakura cheeks burned crimson, "You play dirty." She paused, "That was a nice try but I still want you to sleep on the couch. Maybe if you were a bit nicer you could share the bed with me." Sakura are you actually teasing me? Sasuke thought smugly. He pulled her closer again, "You want to see how nice I can be?" Sakura slowly nodded her head. Sasuke lowered his head until their lips were on millimeters apart. Her eyes were closed expectantly, "Maybe later." He whispered while his warm breath caressed her lips teasingly. Then Sasuke broke their embrace. Oh that SOB. Inner Sakura bellowed. Who's teasing who you Dork?! She continued to rage on. The real Sakura stood there blushing and angry. Disregarding Inner Sakura she formulated a plan. Alright he wants to play dirty so be it. Sasuke is only a man after all.
Sasuke was dressing in his ANBU uniform but only had enough time to pull up his pants before his pink hair partner busted open the door. In the sickly sweetest voice Sakura could muster she asked him a question, "Sasuke-kun, what would you like for dinner?" he heard waning bells sound off in his head. Okay she's still irked over the bedroom debate.
"Umm…why don't you choose what we eat since you're cooking." If she attacks I'll be killed. Sasuke replied indecisively.
"I only asked because you're helping." Sakura said in the same tone as before. Sasuke can tell I'm displeased, but I can't let the fact that he doesn't have a shirt on bother me. WHAT?! He doesn't have a shirt on! You better jump him NOW!!!!. Inner Sakura demanded.
"Alright I'll help with dinner." Sasuke responded cautiously. "Huh?" Sakura mumbled coming out of her stupor, and accidentally glanced at him. Oh no big mistake! She screamed mentally and blushed deeply. Sasuke saw her reaction and smirked with laughter evident in his eyes. He strolled closer to his distressed teammate. "I said alright I'll help with dinner." Sasuke said a little huskily. She nodded and blotted out of the bathroom. When she pulled the door to Sakura grudgingly stood and listened to him chuckle. Oh so he did that on purpose. Uchiha Sasuke you're really going to get it now! Jerk.
Sakura ran to the kitchen with a plan formulating in her mind. Two can play at this game. Quickly she pulled out the white apron and set out the basic cooking utensils and ingredients. Then she preformed a cloning jutsu and copied herself twice and disguised one as Naruto. I know Sasuke will only wear the black mesh shirt to tease me so I can be mean and make it seem like Naruto is stopping by. Sakura heard the creak of a door opening and dashed to and opposite hallway where she could safely watch the show.
Sasuke entered the kitchen to see Sakura delicately making dinner. "I'm glad you're here to help." Sakura's guess about the mesh shirt was correct. She turned around and handed him the other apron. He looked at the clothing. The apron was pink with embroider flowers at the edges. "Could we possibly switch?" Sasuke asked with distaste. Sakura turned around and laughed sarcastically, "Me wear that hideous thing? I think not." the clone smiled manically, "Come on be a man and wear the apron. I'm the only one who'll see." He shrugged his shoulders and pulled on the atrocious apron. Sakura was cooking the rice and cutting up some peppers.
"Here you roll the sushi." She passed him the fish and knife. 'Accidentally' Sakura cut his finger. "Hey watch what you're doing." Sasuke jerked his hand back. "Sorry" the clone grabbed his hand and wrapped the bleeding appendage in the apron she wore. After applying a small amount of pressure Sakura brought the sliced finger to her mouth and blew some of her chakra on the cut healing it instantly, and she kissed his finger where the cut had been seconds ago. "There all better." Sasuke only stared at her.
"KNOCK, KNOCK! Open up!" a male voice called impatiently. Sasuke left the clone's side and with a kunai in hand he opened the door and was met with a shock of blonde hair and orange clothing.
"Oh Kami, Sasuke what is that thing you're wearing. Are you trying to tell Sakura something?" Naruto laughed and let himself in. Sasuke's eye twitched. He'll pay later. The second clone acknowledged the first one. "Sakura what cha cooking, smells great." Naruto complemented. The Sakura clone flashed him a smile. "I'm just cooking