A Walk in the Park-

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Chapter Six

Wanting More-

Our date was over. Sasuke was gone. Now I sat in my quiet apartment and for the first time in my life I had a feeling of loneliness. What was it about Sasuke that just made me never want to part ways with him? I enjoyed his company more than I would have ever thought and every time we had to go our separate ways, it hurt a little more.

I knew there was still much I needed to learn about him, but I also knew he was trying. He was trying to let me in, and I couldn't expect anything more than that. With each moment I spent with him, I liked him a little more, we got a little closer, and I continued to want more.

When he'd held me so close against him and kissed my forehead as if it were the most natural thing, I was at a loss. My heart warmed and a thrill like nothing I'd ever felt before filled me. Sasuke definitely made me happy. He wasn't perfect, I knew that now. But he was perfect to me. Just knowing how hard he was trying to be everything I would need him to be made me want him all the more.

And yet, he still hadn't asked me to be his girlfriend.

This didn't disappoint me though. I was glad with the way things were going, and there was no sense in rushing things. Besides, we had our whole lives ahead of us. Taking it slow was the best thing we could do for ourselves, to make sure we really wanted something more with each other.

The way he held my hand before he left, it was a special moment for me. I loved how sweet he looked, and how even though he was being the stronger out of the two of us, it was hard for him to leave as well. He was thinking like me, only he had much more will. He didn't want to risk ruining what we had by moving too fast. I could only respect him more for his actions.

I seriously missed him though. From the second his car sped off. I went straight to my room, stripped out of my dress and ran myself a bath. A nice soak while I went over some thoughts was just what I needed. Knowing I was an easily attached person, it didn't surprise me that Sasuke had become quite an importance in my life in such a short amount of time. But, I wasn't sure what would happen, or how I'd feel if he ever decided I wasn't what he wanted anymore.

That didn't seem likely though. Sasuke liked me a lot and I could tell. Meeting Naruto only proved that Sasuke had been truthful when he told me that I was different, that he wasn't normally like he was with me, with other girls.

Running into Naruto like that had actually been pretty funny when I thought back on it. I giggled to myself as I lazed in the tub. All I could think about was Sasuke. How much fun I'd had… and wonder how soon it would be until I seen him again.

The sound of a text coming through on my phone that sat beside the bathroom sink had me all but falling out of the tub and scrambling over to check it, heart racing. I knew it had to be him, nobody ever texted me but him and I was grinning broadly as I caught a glimpse of his name before opening the text.

'I enjoyed our date. Hope to do it again soon.' -Sasuke

A squeak of a squeal escaped me as I read it over twice. I was so glad he'd texted me, in a way my loneliness disappeared that instant and I was quick to shoot him a reply.

'That's it? You hope… What happened to that sexy confidence?' -Sakura

I was laughing like a total idiot as I placed my phone back next to the sink, only then realizing I was soaked and freezing. That guy would forever have a way with distracting me and I hated that I loved it so much. With a sigh I walked back to the tub to let my water out before wrapping a towel around myself. Just as I turned around another text came through.

'My brother drained it out of me.' -Sasuke

His response had me giggling. I could only assume that Itachi would question him about us. I wondered if Sasuke would tell me anything, so I decided to try getting it out of him.

'Oh. Is he as bad as Naruto?' -Sakura

Carrying my phone with me into my bedroom, I dried off quickly before finding one of my favorite nightgowns and slipping it on. Just as I climbed into bed, he replied.

'Worse. I can at least intimidate Naruto up to a point.' – Sasuke

I was suddenly thankful I didn't have any siblings to question me. I snuggled in the bed before typing a quick reply.

'Oh, sorry. Guess we couldn't stay private for too long. Going to bed now, hope you sleep well!' -Sakura

After setting my phone on the bedside table I buried myself under my covers and yawned, smiling happily to myself until I finally drifted off to sleep.

…

Sweet dreaming led to the following morning coming before I was ready. I was still a little drowsy as I got out of bed and made my way into the bathroom for my morning shower. I'd definitely slept later than I should have. Now I'd have to skip breakfast and hurry on my way as soon as I was ready. This was something that never happened to me.

Once I got to work, I'd forced all thoughts of Sasuke to the back of my mind. Today wasn't a day for distractions. There had been a robbery at one of the local banks and three people had been shot, though they were in critical condition upon being brought in, after surgery all three of them had stabilized and all three ended up being my patients.

One of them had yet to awaken, while the other two came to quickly enough. They didn't request much, but my hands were still full with keeping a check on them and keeping my assistants up to date on everything. They were pretty busy themselves, tending to the patients while I got drowned in paperwork.

Every little detail…

I sighed after I'd only gotten halfway through my work. I had to take a break from it to make rounds for medicine. Unfortunately, this was something my assistants couldn't help me with. I moved quickly and wasted no time in getting back to my station. If I didn't have every little thing documented, I would be working late and I wasn't feeling up to that today.

Just as I sat back down and got back to work, my phone went off. My heart skipped a beat knowing immediately exactly who it was. I would bet his sweet ass he was at the park, and I wasn't. This early shift wasn't usually what I worked. I always stuck to nights, but this week I'd been asked to switch with the head daytime nurse, and I couldn't refuse her.

'Where are you? Are you alright?' – Sasuke

Oh my… He was worried about me? I couldn't believe it, but his text made me so happy. I texted him back quickly, explaining I was at work for a few more hours. I felt bad knowing he was looking for me and I wasn't there. He had no idea just how badly I wanted to see him. Then I sat my phone on my desk and started working again. Leave it to Sasuke to make sure he stayed on my mind.

Not that I minded, no I quite liked it in fact.

'Have you eaten today?' – Sasuke

He'd replied quickly and I couldn't help but check to see what he said. It was almost like he already knew, and I really didn't want to lie, but it felt wrong to admit I hadn't eaten anything. Still, I responded honestly.

'No, been a rushed kind of day. Don't worry though, I'll have a big dinner!' -Sakura

Hoping that would be enough to suffice, I sat my phone back down and once again returned to work, fingers flying at record speed. I was almost through with the second victim's information and after the third I'd be done aside from whatever else happened throughout the day.

"Are dogs allowed in your hospital?' – Sasuke

I definitely had to stop working to take in that one. Was he seriously thinking about coming up here? And with Luna no less…

'Only service dogs…' -Sakura

He was something else, whatever he was planning and he had unable to conceal the grin forming across my face. I laughed a little as I went back to typing. The thought crossed my mind to tell him I could take lunch and join him, but then I was really hoping to work straight through and possibly get off an hour early.

'I see. Alright. I'm bringing you something to eat.' – Sasuke

For a while all I could do was stare open-mouthed at his reply. Was he even serious?

'What? No, you don't have to do that!' -Sakura

He was unbelievable. But I totally loved it.

'You can't stop me, Sakura.' – Sasuke

I rolled my eyes then. Of course he would win, I wouldn't refuse him. Unfortunately though, this meant that he would come to my place of work, where my co-workers and some of my friends were. All privacy would definitely be out of the window, but I supposed it couldn't be helped. I certainly didn't have the heart to downright refuse him- if he would have even let me.

'I don't know what I'm going to do with you.' -Sakura

After that he didn't text back and I was grateful to fly through the rest of my work within the next half an hour. At least once he came I could take my break and he could sit with me in my private office. People would see him though, and they would be talking. I could already imagine how annoying it would all be. Just thinking about it had me feeling even guiltier for Sasuke having already gone through it with his friend, and his brother.

I was just coming back to my seat from my rounds when I stopped dead in my tracks, easily noticing Sasuke walking down the hall towards me. It was impossible to miss him, what with Luna by his side. Hinata was also with him, which had me raising a brow as I turned to face them, watching them closely. They were speaking easily as if they knew each other.

The main thing I couldn't get over was Luna prancing in like she owned the place. I really did have a soft spot for her. She was a perfect dog, so well behaved and so pretty. The second she was close enough to reach me she came to my side, though this time she sat before me as if she knew not to jump up on me like she would any other time. Still, I smiled and petted her instantly.

"Hi, Luna. I've missed you."

Her tail was wagging happily and I laughed lightly before looking up to Sasuke and then over to Hinata and back again.

"I honestly can't believe you know Hinata, I feel stupid for missing it." He said with a shake of his head. "Naruto is her boyfriend."

My eyes flew to Hinata in surprise then. "This is news to me. I wasn't even aware she had a boyfriend."

"U-um… Well, I…" Hinata was blushing furiously and twiddling her fingers nervously.

"They've been together for about three years, now. She's definitely the smart one in the relationship." He explained as he moved closer to me. "Luna and I missed you at the park."

Now I was the one blushing, but I looked away from him and back to Hinata, thankful she hadn't thought to question me, though there was already the chance of her having questioned Sasuke already.

"Hinata, I'll be taking my break now. I just made my rounds and the other girls should be on top of any calls. If you need me I'll be in my office."

"Okay…" She nodded and it was only on my way towards the private office that I noticed all my coworkers standing around gawking at Sasuke and I.

I ignored them, not wasting any time getting us to the office. Once we were inside I closed the door behind us, gestured for Sasuke to take a seat and then walked around the desk to take my own.

"I'm probably having more fun than I should be." He admitted, giving me a small smile.

He looked so cute I didn't know what to think. "Why because you came to see me at work?" I asked with a smile of my own.

"Hn. I was curious about how you were at work." He said. Luna was laying quietly at his feet, looking content there.

They were the cutest pair. "Well, now you've seen me in my boring work clothes." I mused with a chuckle.

"They suit you. Though I'd think you'd look beautiful in anything." He told me and smirked.

How he could say something so casually and yet it affect me so strongly, I'd never know. But I seriously adored him for it. "You certainly have a way with your words…" I muttered, the smell of the food he'd brought along filling my nostrils and then my stomach growled.

Gods, kill me now! Ugh, I blushed all over and wished I was under my desk hiding. It was okay when it happened to him, but for me… this was just too embarrassing!

He kept smirking but didn't comment on it. Instead he said "Aren't you glad I came?"

I couldn't help but grin as he started pulling the food out of the bag. It was from Mae's, and I was now thinking of that place as 'ours'. He'd brought me my usual salad, and I was glad that he remembered, even down to my favorite dressing.

Sasuke has tomato soup with crackers and had also ordered a side of bacon just for Luna. I loved how considerate he could be. We all started eating happily and I was more than thankful he had gone out of his way like this for me.

"Thanks for doing this. I really am glad you came." I told him with a smile.

"It didn't seem right having a morning without seeing you." He confessed and smiled back. "I also wanted to make up for Naruto interrupting our date."

Was he really feeling exactly like I was? "It didn't bother me… the worst part was the date having to end." I admitted before having another forkful of salad.

"I agree." He said and then leaned forward a bit. "Though I can take you on another one."

I loved the way his voice dropped just a fraction, taking that suggestive tone that had a way of making me wiggle. "Well, you already know I won't say no."

He chuckled. "I love it when you say yes. But then again, I like it when you tell me no too."

I laughed right along with him. "Well, I only meant I wouldn't say no to another date. So you can more than likely expect plenty of no's in our future."

"I look forward to it. I'll work hard to change those no's into yes's." He promised and winked at me.

I just couldn't even deal with him. He had my heart working double time. "I can't wait." I cut my eyes at him as I continued to eat. My smile must have been contagious because he kept smiling too.

He took a couple sips of tomato soup before speaking again. "How long have you known Hinata? That's so crazy to me."

"What's crazy is the fact that she's been dating Naruto for years and I had no idea! We went to school together and everything. College, I mean… And I get wanting to keep your privacy but, really? I'm so going to having a long conversation with her later today."

"And she's never invited you with her to a race? I see her every time Naruto is racing."

"Well… I'm probably to blame for that. She has invited me places, but it's been a while since she even asked because I've turned her down so many times. It's just… I like sticking to myself. The only thing I do outside of work is go to the park and read. And of course I visit my parents as often as I can, usually once a week. They live on the outskirts, about half an hour away. Other than that, I never make time for friends…"

"That will change, you know. Now that you've met Naruto you'll be dragged around to different places and forced to meet people. Trust me, I'm speaking from experience." He warned. "I won't let him bother you too much though."

I smiled at him just after finishing my salad and having a sip of water. "Actually, I think it's you that's going to make the difference. You already are."

He'd already gotten me out of my comfort zone on multiple occasions, and yet… I was always completely at ease and happy with whatever we were doing. Of course spending time with him in the park was something special to me, but even our almost-dates… and then our real first date… It was the greatest experiences I'd ever had.

"In that case, Naruto is racing next weekend. Would you like to watch with me?" He asked.

It definitely interested me. Getting to go to an actual race with Sasuke and watching whatever car he spent so much time working on compete against another. It was exciting just thinking about it. It was different from anything I'd ever done, but this was a passion of Sasuke's, and if I wanted more of him in my life then I needed to learn every bit of him that I could.

And if Hinata was always there to support Naruto, I would have to be there to support Sasuke, right?

"Okay, I'll definitely go." I agreed with a smile. "But, does that mean you don't want to see me again until then?"

"Absolutely not. I expect to see you tomorrow morning." He proclaimed.

He honestly kept me feeling so happy. "Well, you may just be in luck. I'm off again tomorrow." I winked at him as I went about clearing the food containers from my desk now that we were both done.

"Good. I can't have Luna and I going through Sakura withdrawals." He teased and Luna's tail wagged.

"Oh, we don't want that do we girl?" I spoke to Luna and she finally got up to come over to me. I scratched her ear and then took her paw in my hand when she offered it. "And I don't want to go through withdrawals either!"

Knowing my break was coming to an end, I already felt depression creeping up. I didn't want to see them go, even if I knew I'd see them tomorrow. I wanted so much more.

"What would the two of you say to coming over to my place for dinner tonight… and maybe a movie?" I asked nervously. I had no idea how I'd take it if he refused.

"Alright. What time do you want me?"

I laughed as I stood and he and Luna followed suit. "Well, I get off at five. I'll need to get home and have my shower and get ready. So maybe six or six-thirty?"

"You got it." He said and took my hand. "Would you walk me out, pretty nurse?"

Talk about drawing attention. But as his large, warm hand held mine, I didn't care anymore. Let everyone know that we were friends who were slowly becoming more and more. Let them look and gossip and wonder. It didn't matter. Even as we finally went on our way, walking through the halls of the hospital with so many of my coworkers gawking at us, and some just at Sasuke and Luna, I was so happy to be with him that nothing else mattered.

A/N:

A bit late, but it's all good. We are sure you lovely readers don't mind!

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