Authors Note: This is a flashback chapter and in case you get confused, there are two conversations happening at the same time.

Sorry I haven't updated in a long time I mean I already wrote this chapter but I lost my USB drive and it kinda of pissed me off for a while. But hey, it happens. Enjoy! :)

~Time waits for no one~

3: Timing

Three weeks ago, Friday 14th June 2013

Sasuke and Sakura – 10:16pm

Why was Sasuke being so distant? This was the question that wondered through Sakura's mind all day. There's a time and place for everything and maybe this was her time. To make things right... to confront Sasuke and more importantly...today was that day.

She knocked on the brownish wooden door (at least 4 times). There was no answer at first but when she turned away, she heard something. Sakura laid against the door listening to any movement "Could he be?" she whispered.

10:20pm

This time she knocked harder "Sasuke? Sasuke, I know you're in there". The movement stopped "Hey-c'mon...open up."

Sasuke stood within his cream walled bedroom, glancing out the window. His room was so clean you would think it was brand new but the only sign that showed a sense of living was the Uchiha family portrait that hung above his counter. On top of the counter, Sasuke picked up a small photo taken on the evening of Ichiraku Ramen's grand opening. He read the name plate that Naruto had engraved: 'Konoha 11 and Sasuke Uchiha'.

"Hnn…that bastard" though at the time, he didn't think Naruto would actually dub the frame with that title, thus, went along with it.

Plunging himself onto his bed, Sasuke looked up to the ceiling. "Guess I'm going to be late, Mum" he then looked down the hall where he heard another knock from the front door.

Naruto and Ino 10:16pm

"You really do love her, don't you?" A tub of Ichiraku Ramen was left on the table as the blond boy rubbed the side of his hair in shyness to Ino's question.

"Heehe, I guess so"

"Same as ever. Well I'm surprised you remembered this time but why not the last three?"

"It's pretty stupid to celebrate every month, that's why"

Ino sat at a desk in her comfy bedroom. She purposely had her mobile on loud speaker in order to multitask; she swayed her blunt pencil in the air. "I guess so"

Normally, the two wouldn't be caught talking to each other. No, they were just more acquaintances then friends. Naruto wanted a favour but Ino was more worried about the amount of time she had to finish her homework, therefore, tried to fasten their conversation.

"I'll do it, just tell me where and when."

10:20pm

Naruto giggled "Are you hitting on me?"

"Wha-what!"

He giggled again repeating her sentence, "I'll do it, just tell me where and when."

Ino instantly blushed, embarrassed. "Na-ruto, I could, no, I would never see you that way. Do you want my help or not?!"

"Yes, but just like that?"

"Why are you surprised?"

Naruto played around with his chopstick, the fact that Ino was already agreeing to help him had the opposite effect on him. "Nothing, it's just...what changed? Well we never used to be...this close" using his chopstick Naruto picked up another empty tub of ramen and threw it across the room where the rubbish bin awaited.

Laughing embarrassingly through the phone he said "I'm pretty sure you've even hated me at one point" but stopped when he realized it wasn't funny anymore "Ino? Forget I said anything."

Her pencil hit the ground.

Sasuke and Sakura – 10:35pm

Tired of waiting, Sakura dropped against Sasuke's front door, she squeezed her legs tightly towards her chest and whilst sitting in the stuffy air, a slight cough caught her throat. I don't get it. Why won't he talk to me?

The cherry blossom tilted her head to her knee and sighed in aggravation "Sasukeee open up. Are you really going to leave a girl outside to die? Okay so I probably won't die but - humph" she adjusted her position. "If I did something wrong, just tell me" after another moment of silence, Sakura took out her red covered mobile and got prepared to type a message. She paused when she got a text from her Mum telling her daughter she'll be out late.

Staring at the text I.D, Sakura swallowed remembering a hot summer's day "Hey when we were kids, do you remember playing truth or dare at my house? You always chose 'truth' because 'dare' was too much of a hassle and 'being honest was much easier' those were your words" she chuckled.

Sasuke was in the middle of packing a suitcase when he heard her voice reminisce a story that was almost faded in his memory.

10:39pm

"Then it was my turn. You pointed at my Mum's vase and dared me to carry it for at least 10 seconds. When it fell from my hold and I broke the vase, I immediately started crying because I knew I was about getting into trouble…" Sakura closed her eyes trying to live the day again "When my Mum asked about it...Sasuke you-"

The knob turned and after a 'click' sound, the door open behind and Sakura fell to the ground.

"Took the blame." He looked down to the fallen flower whilst Sakura quickly pulled her skirt down - since it flew open to the fall.

She slowly lifted her right arm up "But I thought being honest was much easier."

He grabbed the palm of her hand to elevate her up "That was the first time I stopped being honest" he stroked his hair "What do want Sakura?"

Naruto and Ino - 10:24pm

"Hello? Ino, you still there?"

There was silence; Ino took Naruto's words harshly. I never hated him... did I? I wouldn't. But she did, Ino remembered it all. Naruto is an obnoxious fool; I mean how can a boy my age still smile knowing that he will never meet his parents? Not knowing any relatives, knowing that he will never have that 'type' of relationship. Every day, you smiled as if your life was normal, never self-pity, never crying…Naruto you made me want to hate you. That cheery mood he always had must have been fake, right? Those smiles were. After everything that has happened to you Naruto, I would expect you to be depressed, lonely. But Naruto, you aren't like that. You're completely...

"Ino are you even listening there!" Naruto asked worriedly "I still love you!" he said trying to lighten the mood.

"Being yourself."

"Huh, you say something Ino?"

10:30pm

She awoke from her trance and shook her head "Nothing, knuckle head! Say what were we talking about again...Oh yeah, take Sakura to CherryTree Park. I hear the beds of cherry blossoms are going to be lovely this summer. It would be the perfect place to celebrate...ooh have a picnic, and make sure the food is definitely not ramen, I repeatNO. RAMEN."

10:33pm

After hearing Ino mumbled on; Naruto was glad to hear her speak again "Whoa- No ramen! I'm afraid I cannot promise you that, Ino."

They laughed at his answer until the screen of Ino's phone stole her attention "its 10:34, sorry Naruto but I got a ton of homework to do. I will text you on Monday if there's any change in the plan."

"Right, night Yamanaka."

"Ni-"

He interrupted her "Thanks."

Although surprised by his 'thanks' Ino continued her goodbye and ended the call "That idiot." She picked up her homework sack and thought about doing it later.

If Naruto can get good grades in the last minute then maybe – no I could never. Ino stared into the night sky amazed "I guess we're a lot closer because of Sakura" and then picked up her pencil to finish her homework "10:39, I'm sure I can get this done".

Sasuke and Sakura – 10:39pm

"What do I want? I –I came to see you Sasuke." The cherry blossom tried to hide her red cheeks.

Sasuke glared at Sakura in full force, he was probably wondering why she kept turning away but decided to ignore it thinking it was just Sakura being Sakura.

"So…how's Aiya?" Believe it or not Aiya and Sakura were actually really good friends, though there were times when Sakura wished the two never met because she couldn't help but feel her heart ache at the sight of them and to make it worse, Sakura would never know what it would be like to date the hottest boy in class - well at least are close friends.

"Hnn…visiting her Grandma."

Sakura sat at the edge of his sofa kicking her legs up and down; she felt a lot more comfortable in Sasuke's presence knowing that Aiya was out of town. She watched Sasuke take his shirt off and whispered in thought "Do I wait or should I go in?" and after a few seconds, Sakura slapped her cheeks in order to suck up the courage to enter Sasuke's room without permission.

"Topless in-front of a lady? I hope you're not getting any ideas Sasuke" she grinned at the thought about them together.

"You're hardly a lady" He took out a small bag of skincare products ready to place it in his case.

Sakura watched in 'awe'. So that's why his skin is soo flawless.

Sasuke glared directly into his case, lost in thought.

Why does he look so tense? I hope it wasn't my topless remark. "I was only kidding Sasuke; I didn't mean it in 'that' way" she started to fiddle with her skirt "I know you don't see me in 'that' way."

He flinched to her response and knowing that their conversation was about to get awkward, Sasuke changed the subject "Naruto didn't come with you then? He was constantly calling me yesterday."

She was startled by his question. "He did?" I guess he was worried too. "Well what do you expect? You've been acting really strange lately so I-" she skimmed the suitcase again. "Wait, are you going somewhere?"

Sasuke shut the case closed "You sure are slow."

"Enough sarcasm." she ran up to investigate his suitcase.

"Hey, don't touch that!"

"You can't leave Sasuke!" opening the case, Sakura threw out half the clothes in an attempt to make him stay. When she reached the bottom, she witnessed another item and held it out. "Oh My God!" she grasped and let the item dropped onto the ground.

10:50pm

"Careful!"

"Sasuke…why the hell, do you have a gun?!"

"It has nothing to do with you."

"CHHAA! Wipe my fingerprints, right now! I will not allow myself to be linked to a crime!"

That's what she's worried about…fingerprints? He picked up the gun and placed it on the counter "Leave" he said in a monotone voice.

"Leeeaave? You have a gun and you want me to leave!"

He sighed "Any normal person would"

"Where are you going anyway? We still have school. Nooo...don't tell me you're a part of a murder gang, or have some sort of fetish for firearms? CHAA! You do!"

He calmly watched Sakura have a break down. What's with the 'CHA'?

Sakura started crying hysterically "I say 'CHA' when I panic!"

Either she just read my mind, or I'm going 'Naruto' crazy.

"Wha-what do I do? Tell the police? Get you some counselling? Wait, it's probably better I get the counselling. Do you want to ruin my life Sasuke!"

"Since when was this about you, Sakura?"

"Don't look at me like that; you're making this situation very-" a forced pushed got Sakura on top of the bed "Urgh, Ow!"

Well that shut her up.

Upon re-opening her eyes; Sasuke lingered above the vulnerable girl when a slight blushed took form noticing their position.

10:59pm

His hands firmly held her arms to prevent any movement "You really are annoying; you know that?" and with the tip of his finger Sasuke swiped away a small tear.

"Sasuke...please don't go."

"You're acting as if I'm never going to return."

"Be honest with me."

"Honest?" his pupils reverted to the side "I can't." Usually he would be honest but in this situation being honest would be the wrong thing to do. Someone always gets hurt whether you like it or not. Her green eyes started to bawl again "Sakura will you stop that...crying for me is meaningless."

She sniffled "Meaningless? Sasuke, you've got to give yourself more credit than that."

"Why? My father thought the same and I make the wrong choices, it's what I do, who I am."

Why is he bringing up his father? She looked at him closely "So what? People make wrong decisions all the time?" Sakura stroked his left cheek "You shouldn't write yourself off like that. Sasuke, you're far from meaningless... to me…you're everything."

Now this shocked Sasuke, he wasn't very used to 'emotions' - hell he hardly has any but after Sakura's words, he got the faintness idea of emotion...what exactly? In this very moment what was Sasuke feeling? He couldn't tell. The only feeling he felt was a small tear that fell from his right eye.

"Sasuke" She wiped his tear away and took it upon herself to steal a kiss but Sasuke shifted back realizing what was about to happen. Sakura you idiot! "Sorry, I shouldn't have done that" so instead Sakura embraced him tightly - although disappointed.

11:10pm

Although shocked at her attempt to kiss him, Sasuke didn't return the hug. He never does.

"Prying into everyone's business, making myself cry. My Father always said I was a cry-baby" she rubbed the tears from her eyes "I'm sorry Sasuke", she pulled away from his grip "I won't make a fuss anymore."

When the pair sat up, Sasuke took a glimpse of the clock. 11:12pm Humph guess I'll be late. Ever imagined how annoying the 'ticking' sound of a clock could be? Well Sasuke did, the ringing was so agonizing he felt like a box full of emotions ready to fall out. He tried to think of all the answers to his problems, one being the girl who sat beside him. Sakura Haruno.

This girl was the girl he could never fully understand, he didn't get why her actions affected him in such a way, why she was always so clingy, why she would always cry for him. Why does she do it? Sasuke thought back to her last sentence "I won't make a fuss anymore".

He chuckled at the girl "You're a hypocrite for not 'being honest' either"

Sakura didn't understand what he was trying to say but she knew something wasn't right. "I have to go." The cherry blossom picked her pursed from the floor ready to leave when Sasuke grabbed her arm.

"Wait."

Flinching on his unexpectedly 'wait' Sakura said in a soft tone "What is it Sasuke?"

"You want my honesty? Fine. What you mean to me, I don't know."

"Huh?" Sakura's face turned blood red and in an instant she wanted to shove him away "I got to go Sasuke" but she didn't, because this was the closest she had ever been with Sasuke. He was opening up a little and Sakura wanted to know more about him; more importantly his feelings towards her and although she hesitated at first, Sakura managed to touch his cheek with her right palm, slowly caressing it.

Surprisingly enough there was no retaliation from Sasuke, he didn't seem to push her away, instead he simultaneously felt siren by Sakura's touch and as their hearts raced in each other's warmth; Sakura leant towards him - this time making sure their lips would touch.

Yet in the back of her mind, Sakura had deeply hoped rejection. She's been dating Naruto for five – almost six months now and therefore rejection was necessary. Instead she was awoken by another action: not rejection but acceptance, she felt Sasuke kiss back! Retaliate! She felt his mouth dive in search for tongue!

Sakura this is the best night of your life!

Sasuke roughly pulled Sakura down the bed and as ecstasy fell upon them; he pulled off her blouse kissing her stabled neck. Anticipating his actions, Sakura grabbed his hands off her arms and dragged them up to her breasts despite their mourning. And after all this, there was still one more problem left on Sakura's mind.

"Sas-ah! OH MY!" she chuckled in their deep kiss "Sa-Argh! The...time?"

He stopped in annoyance "We're having sex and you want to know what the time is? That's a first."

"My Mum said she'll be out late tonight so I - hey! Why'd you stop?! Don't stop!"

Sasuke smirked at her whining then unzipped her skirt, pulling her body closer to him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and mumbled in 'awe'.

"The time...ahh" she kissed him harder "tell...me...Sasuke" and arched her back.

"Bad timing, I guess."

A/N:

A little sasusaku for you fans :) I hope you enjoyed this chapter, I know I did. Anyway let's get back to the end of chapter 2 'feelings'. Review please. XoxO