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The village was covered in darkness as nighttime befell it; nothing was heard except the howls of the wind. However frightening this scenario may be, the villagers of the rain were used to this, unaware of a man being held captive and tortured at the topmost floor of the mizukage's tower.

'Damn that snake' he thought

Sasuke can't help but curse Orochimaru. He told him that the danger of stealing the scroll was very high, but he didn't mention that the shinobis and kunoichis in that village were already on their guard due to Orochimaru's numerous failed attempts of stealing the scroll before. Uchiha Sasuke was not just a trained ninja, but his reputation had already reached the different countries as one of the very best, even before he went to Orochimaru for training and this should have been one of the easiest tasks for him. But the traps they set around the place had him impressed, for it managed to lower his chakra level from the very moment he stepped within the borders of rain, placing a great contribution to the state he was in right now, and the ambush that followed didn't help him at all. Normally he would've been able to fight those men, no matter how many they were, but with his chakra close to depletion, he knew that it was already a lost battle. But even so, he wasn't an Uchiha genius for nothing, before he admitted to defeat; he had replaced the rain's scroll with an illusion, giving them the impression that this had been another one of Orochimaru's pathetic attempts. But he knew that he had to hurry for the illusion would already wear off any minute now, and the guards stationed on that room will eventually find out that the real scroll is already with him. Sasuke analyzed the room he was being held in with his observing eyes. It wasn't a huge one and the ceiling was also not that high, it had no windows. There were chains on the ceiling that were locked on both of his wrists. He was bloody and wounded, and he had not had food nor water for days. The guards were outside, checking on him every five minutes. He had already been here for nine days, and he knew that Orochimaru and Kabuto would think of him as a weakling for being captured, the thought greatly pissing him. But try as he might the chains wouldn't budge off.

'Fuck how could I have not noticed it?' he thought, for the chains were also consuming his chakra. His vision was already becoming blurry and his muscles were screeching from the pain and fatigue.

'This can't be the end' he thought again, and just as his eyelids were about to close, an image of an emerald eyed beauty came to his mind. Sakura. He didn't know why but he wanted to see her again. With that thought, Sasuke's body suddenly became enveloped with dark swirls and power rapidly surged within his veins.

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Sasuke woke up and noticed that he was in a different room, a room that was vaguely familiar.

'Oto?' he thought, doubting if this was a dream.

"You're awake"

Sasuke turned his head left and saw Sakura. He was glad that he saw her again, but he can't help but feel confused when he saw the coldness in her eyes, and was that bitterness in her voice? He wanted to ask what happened during the time that he was gone, but he noticed that she always averted her gaze.

"They left you in my custody, but now that you're okay I'll just come back for your medicine." She said standing up.

"Sakura" Sasuke said as he grabbed her wrist.

He was about to ask her when she turned, but her reaction made him forget what he was about to say.

"Why Sasuke?" she asked harshly, meeting the Uchiha's gaze for the first time that day.

"…"

"You left! You left without telling me where you were going. Then nine days later I find you unconscious, bloody and wounded on the forest floor. Do you know how scared I was?" she screamed, noticing only now that she was already on tears. Sakura knew that she was already revealing too much of her feelings to the young man who always made her heart flutter during the time that they got to spend with each other, but she can't help it, the thought of him dying was too much for her to bear.

"…" Sasuke was flabbergasted with Sakura's outburst, much more with her tears. He wanted to say something to ease the pink haired girl's discomfort, but he didn't know what to say, he was never one to specialize on emotions. He didn't even know what triggered her reaction.

"How could you know, you weren't here" Sakura whispered sadly, turning around to leave.

"You were worried?" Sasuke asked, finally sensing her point.

"Of course I was worried, you're my…my…my friend."

"Sorry" he answered, though not sure if he was feeling such because he really did leave her behind, or because of Sakura's last statement.

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"It seems you're getting weaker Sasuke-kun" Orochimaru said with a sneer. For the past half hour or so, the snake had done nothing but to criticize "Sasuke's poor job", thus getting on the prodigy's nerves.

"I got the scroll"

"You got captured"

"Maybe you're not a good trainer"

"Sasuke-kun, when will you realize your temper will do nothing but to hamper your plans?" he said with a chuckle.

"My training is your concern, not my temper and plans" Sasuke said, as he turned to leave.

"He seems a bit edgy today, don't you think Kabuto?" Orochimaru said after being sure that the boy was out of earshot.

"I thought so too Orochimaru-sama, though, I think the right word would be…distracted." Kabuto replied mischievously as he went out of the darkness to approach his master.

"Really now?"

"I think it has something to do with this morning's events"

"Would you mind filling me in Kabuto?"

"Certainly not Orochimaru-sama."

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Sasuke went to the forest to rid his head of thoughts. However he may loathe it, he can't help but agree with the snake. Being captured was only for weaklings, and he can't afford to be one especially when it comes to fulfilling his goal of killing Itachi. But try as he might, he always gets distracted. Sasuke was too busy with his contemplations that he didn't notice that he was already walking towards the direction of the lake. It was only until he heard a gasp that he snapped back into reality, and nothing could have ever prepared him for what he saw next, a very wet Sakura clad in only a skimpy towel, clinging to her every curve.

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Sakura had just finished swimming and had wrapped herself in a towel. Sure Orochimaru had provided her her very own bathing room in the base, but she can't help it, swimming in the lake was much more refreshing. She was just about to loosen her towel and get dressed when she felt a presence near her.

"You" she gasped, turning a bit red

"Me" Sasuke's reply may have sounded casual, but his tone was actually quite the opposite of what he was feeling, for his blood had currently rushed downwards into one particular part of his body.

Sasuke would've wanted to look at her more, but even if his urges told him to rip the towel apart, Sasuke respected the girl, and it took every ounce of his self control for him to turn around and let her dress.

"I'm sorry, about this morning. I didn't mean to shout at you." came Sakura's meek tone.

"Hn"

"Sakura" Sasuke continued.

"Hm?"

"Did you mean it?"

"What?"

"Us being friends"

"O-of course"

"Aa" Sasuke said clenching his fists.

"Sakura" he said again

"Yes?"

"Why are you marrying Orochimaru?" he knew it was none of his business to ask, but he can't help it. Sakura was beautiful, smart, strong and kind, so why the hell would she choose someone like Orochimaru when he was sure there were many men out there that would kill for her?

Sakura was taken aback with Sasuke's question, but answered it anyway "He went to the mist years ago searching for a bride, telling our kage that he would attack the village if he would not comply. Being a small village, the mist wouldn't hold out against Orochimaru's power, so he wasn't able to do anything but to agree. Orochimaru said that he would just inform us when he will claim his bride, and I…well, I was the chosen one." She explained with a hint of sadness on her voice.

"You don't love him"

"I can learn to" she said defiantly, though doubting her own statement.

"Damn it Sakura, don't be stupid"

Sakura was shocked to see Sasuke right in front of her within the blink of an eye. She chose not to talk and just remain in that position and it was quite obvious that Sasuke had the same thought too. They stayed like that, their noses almost touching, breathing each other's scents and staring at each other's eyes. The intensity of Sasuke's presence was too much, his gaze was already enough to make her wet, and his actions didn't help either for the dark haired young man decided to have his hands glide on her sides.

"What do you want Sasuke?" Sakura whispered, her eyes closed, feeling Sasuke's sensuous touches.

"Make love with me"

Sakura's eyes shot open. She was about to answer, but unfortunately found that she was unable to do so, for her lips had been occupied by the Uchiha's very own lips. The kiss was sweet and passionate as Sasuke's tongue asked for entrance and explored every nook and crevice of her mouth and the pinkette can't help but to moan.

Sasuke broke the kiss and all Sakura could say was a breathy "yes" to his question. Wasting no second, Sasuke removed her towel and threw it on the ground, and making her lie down on the grass before taking his time to take in the view before him. Her hair was splayed like a crown of pink on her head. Her jade eyes were hazy and filled with lust, while her pouty lips formed a small o. Her chest were heaving up and down, her taut pink nipples calling out to him, tempting him to touch them. His gaze traveled further down to her tight tummy, narrow hips and lingered to her slightly moist jewel covered in a small pink tuft, then down to her firm and smooth legs, and lastly to her cute toes.

Sasuke then removed his clothes, leaving his boxers, then placed a brief kiss on Sakura's lips again.

"Sasuke" Sakura moaned, threading her fingers on his dark hair as he placed butterfly kisses on her jaw, neck and collar bone, licking and sucking from time to time. He kneaded her breasts gently while looking at her face, her reaction making him impossibly harder. He smirked with her sharp intake of breath when he flicked her nipples.

"Ughnnn" Sakura moaned again when Sasuke bent down to lick and suck on a pert nipple.

"Do you like it?" Sasuke asked smirking at the flesh of her right breast.

"Yes"

"Do you want more?"

"Yes"

Satisfied with Sakura's answer he then proceeded to give her left breast the same attention. After that he went south to lick her tummy.

"Sasuke" she moaned again. Then before continuing with his ministrations, he looked up to kiss her again.

"Sakura"

"Hm?"

"I want you to know how you make me feel"

Sakura's eyes widened as she felt Sasuke's hand guide her's to his clothed erection.

"You do this to me Sakura" he said with a throaty groan, letting her hand rub his length. Sasuke relished the feeling before letting her hand rest on her side and kiss her again. The kiss was hard this time, as if Sasuke was letting her feel all his emotions for her. Sakura was glad that she was lying down, for she knew she would have already sunk to the ground if she was standing. The couple had to break the kiss due to lack of oxygen.

"Where do you want me Sakura?" Sasuke asked panting, silently hoping that Sakura would utter what he wanted to hear the most.

"I want you here Sasuke" Sakura replied, excitement building in her as she took her turn in guiding Sasuke's hand, placing his palm on her labia. Sasuke buried his head at the crook of her neck, his other hand supporting his weight as he took the opportunity to touch her jewel. Sakura whimpered beneath him loving the feel of his fingers on her clit. Sasuke then went lower again, and entered her with two fingers. Sakura groaned from the pain, but later on became moans of pleasure as Sasuke continued thrusting his fingers inside her, adding another one in the process. Sakura felt pressure within her belly, and when Sasuke felt her inner walls tighten to release her orgasm, he removed his fingers and replaced it with his tongue, lapping up every juice Sakura discharged.

"Sah..Sasukeeehh" she half moaned, half screamed, her fingers' grip on Sasuke's hair becoming tighter.

Sasuke looked up again, giving her a chaste kiss, before resting his forehead on hers and stared at her with pleading eyes.

"Do you want me to continue?" he asked, his insides clenching with the thought of her saying no.

"Would you stop if I said no?" she asked amusement in her jade eyes.

"No" he answered smirking.

Sakura placed her hand on his nape and pulled him down for a kiss.

"I love you Sasuke. I always had, ever since I first laid eyes on you" she said, her eyes filled with happiness.

Sasuke bent his head down, his bangs concealing the small smile that appeared on his handsome face, before standing up to remove his boxers.

Sakura took in his form, the sight of his huge, firm cock making her wetter. Sasuke then kneeled, spreading her legs farther apart and entered her. Sakura arched her back in pain, her eyes glistening with tears threatening to fall. Sasuke bent down again to give her a short but tender kiss. He came back up with his onyx eyes asking for permission, when Sakura gave a nod, he entered her again. Sasuke had to stifle a moan, Sakura's tightness was too much pleasure for him. Thrust after thrust, Sasuke had Sakura screaming and moaning his name because of pleasure, her nails marking his back.

"Ugh Sasukeee" she cried when he hit a particular spot, her toes curling due to the intense pleasure.

Sasuke kept hitting that same spot, feeling that she was again close to her orgasm.

"Ugh" she cried again as he increased his speed and thrust harder at the same time.

"Aah Sasukeee" she screamed as she finally came for the second time.

Sasuke continued his thrusts, knowing that he was close too. After some time, he released his seed on Sakura's hot cavern. Sasuke wanted to bring Sakura to a third orgasm, but due to the intensity of his own release, he knew he didn't have the strength to do so. He took out his member and switched their positions, with Sakura now resting on top of him, her neck on his chest, breathing heavily. He then took his yukata and covered them both; fortunately, it was big enough to hide their privates. Sasuke felt that Sakura was going to fall asleep soon, but before she could welcome the embrace of a deep slumber, Sasuke wanted to do something first.

"Sakura" his husky voice called out.

"Hmm?" she asked raising her head.

"I love you too"

Sakura kissed him again before sleeping on top of him. Just when Sasuke felt her even breathing and knew that she was finally asleep, did his thoughts wander once again. The prodigy can't help but smile as he felt that a knot was taken of his chest when he was finally able to tell her how he really felt, though deep inside, his gut feeling knew he was screwed, for he had just made love with the only girl he can never have.

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Authoress' notes: There you have it guys…hope you like it...anyway I didn't know the term for the rain country's kage so I called him "mizukage" it was the closest thing that came to my mind because "mizu" means water…well thanks again...i'll try to update soon…ja ne!