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Chapter 7: Itachi's Gift

Sakura walked out of Pein's office wearing her new Akatsuki cloak. She didn't want to get it dirty so she headed straight for her room. On her way she passed the living room, and of course she couldn't walk by without somebody making a comment. Low and behold Kisame whistled at her.

"That cloak fits you damn well Sakura!" Kisame said with a big toothy grin.

Sakura blushed and rolled her eyes but kept walking.

"She does look good in that un." Deidara said.

"Deidara-sempa you have drool coming out of your mouth! Deidara-sempa likes Saku-chan!" Tobi yelled.

"TOBI!" Deidara yelled at started chasing after the masked member.

Sasori and Itachi were sitting on the couch both reading books. Sasori rolled his eyes at the commotion and was about to yell at the two idiots when Itachi suddenly got up and left the room.

Itachi moved quickly. He wanted to get Sakura while she was alone. He had to give her his present. Before Itachi knew it he was standing in front of Sakura's room. He was sweating, he was nervous.

I've never felt this way before. I'm sweating. I'm nervous. Over a girl! Itachi thought to himself.

As Itachi brought his hand up to knock when the door opened and there stood Sakura.

"Oh. Hi Itachi," Sakura said "Would you like to come in?"

"Y-yes please." Itachi said.

Sakura stepped back to let Itachi in. He took a few steps in, looked around until his eyes finally landed back on Sakura.

"This is so clean," Itachi said "Most of the members can't seem to figure out how to keep their rooms this clean."

Sakura giggled and walked over and sat cross-legged on her bed. She pat the bed next to her. Itachi took the cue and went and sat next to her.

"So what do I own this surprise to?" Sakura asked with a small smile while cocking her head to the side.

"Well I have something for you." Itachi said and he reached into his pocket.

Sakura watched his hand as he pulled out a small velvety box. Sakura's eyes widened.

Itachi reached his hand out towards Sakura.

"Here." Itachi said quietly.

Sakura gently took the box out of Itachi's hand and opened it. Inside was a necklace. Sakura looked from the necklace to Itachi. A small smile crept onto her face. The necklace had three pink circular charms.

"Itachi...this...this is beautiful." Sakura said with a big smile.

"Let me see." Itachi said reaching for the box.

Sakura handed over the box. Itachi took the necklace out and motioned for Sakura to turn around. Sakura twisted her body so she had her back to Itachi. She lifted her hair out-of-the-way and allowed Itachi to bring the necklace around her neck and clip it.

"It's so pretty Itachi. Thank you so so so much!" Sakura said turning back around to face him. She had the biggest smile and a shiny gleam in her eye. Itachi couldn't help but smile back.

"Well I better go before the others come looking for me." Itachi said as he stood to go. Sakura leaped up and grabbed his hand. Itachi turned around.

"Wait." Sakura said stepping closer. She was only inches away and could barely feel Itachi's breath reach her as he exhaled.

Wow he is taller than I thought. Sakura though to herself. The top of her hand barely reached his shoulders.

Itachi looked down at the girl curiously. She still had his hand in hers. He rather enjoyed the feeling of her hand in his. He didn't notice Sakura start to rise up and the look in her eyes as she looked from his eyes to his lips.

OHMYGOD what am I doing. Sakura thought as she started leaning towards Itachi. He's going to reject me! I just know it!

Next thing Sakura knew her back was pressed up against the wall and Itachi was pinning her against it. She could feel his hands on her hips holding her, his face was just inches from hers. Sakura couldn't help but stare right in his eyes.

She watched as Itachi closed his eyes and start to lean forward. She then felt his soft lips on hers. Sakura closed her eyes and enjoyed the feel of his warm lips against hers.

He trailed his hand up her arm, tenderly touching her arm from her wrist all the way up to her shoulder, across her neck and cupped her cheek. Sakura brought her hands to Itachi's chest grasping his shirt and tried to pull him closer to deepen the kiss.

Itachi couldn't hold his breath any longer and pulled back. They both needed a breath.

Sakura stared at Itachi just as Itachi stared at Sakura. Their faces just centimeters apart. Just then, Itachi disappeared and all that was left was a puff of smoke. Sakura just smirked.

"Thank you Itachi." she said.

As she was walking to the mirror in the bathroom to look at the beautiful gift somebody burst threw her bedroom door.

"SAKURA WE'RE GOING SHOE SHOPPING!" Konan yelled and grabbed the pinkette and ran through the hallways.

~ And there was Itachi's gift! Hope you all enjoyed it. LOL ~