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Chapter 2

"That was absolutely amazing!" Yuka praised her mentor. "That was the first time I ever got to see you in action like that" She continued, remaining one step behind the pink haired woman. "It was…….just wow. To think you saved that child's life…."

"Yuka" Sakura interrupted. "Please tell my next patient I'll be with him shortly." Sakura gave the order, arriving at her office.

"Um….Yes ma'am" Yuka turned on her heel heading back to the exam room just as Sakura was opening her office door. She took a deep breath as she closed the door behind her and slumped against it.

The young girl had taken a twenty feet plunge from the top of a tree. She suffered a broken arm, some scratches and bruises, and worst of all, an open head wound. The head wound caused an excessive amount of blood loss, so of course one small crisis lead to yet a larger crisis.

I should have known better. She closed her eyes hoping to suppress the emotions that wanted come out. The effort was use less; images she had locked away flowed through her mind, like a horror film that just kept rewinding. A single tear trickled down her flushed cheek. She held her breath, in hopes the urge to break down and cry would soon pass.

Another moment and she slowly breathed out, wiping away the trail of her lone tear. The urge passed and now opening her eyes she was back to her life as of present, her office bright, cheery and representing the doctor she's become. She pushed off the door with a sigh. She shrugged her white, now blood stained coat off her shoulders and tossed it into the small garbage can sitting half empty by her desk.

Glancing down at the cluttered desk she gave another sigh. Not only do I have to finish all these physicals, I only have one week until the banquet. She made a mental note to finish her speech. With Sasuke gone for two weeks, getting things done should be easier.

She took the four steps from her desk to her locker and clicked it open. Taking out one of the three white coats she kept for situations such as this. She slipped her arms in and shrugged it on. Today especially, it felt more like a straight jacket, restraining her to her duties. Maybe I should take some of that vacation time.

She inspected herself, brushed a small piece of lint from her sleeve and took a quick glance in the small mirror hanging on the door. Her hair was slightly out of place and her lipstick had worn off. Kotetsu....Unconsciously her fingers lightly brushed over her lips. He really did kiss me. The kiss had completely slipped her mind, but now that she thought about. Why? Why would he do something like that? A knock sounded at the door that startled her from her thoughts. "Yes" her voice sounded harsher then she intended.

It was quiet for a moment before the knocker answered. "Dr. Uchiha, the patient is ready in the exam room."

"Thank you Yuka. I'll be there in a moment." She tried to sound happier this time. She fixed her hair and wiped her lips. Shortly she would have to face him again. Averting her eyes from the mirror she slammed the locker. To her, nothing happened, it didn't matter, a fluke, something he did to keep her from apologizing. That's all…..nothing.

Sakura entered the exam room, smile plastered to her face. "I'm sor…." She stopped the words, realizing she was about to apologize yet again. Not wanting a repeat of earlier she quickly rethought her words. "I didn't mean to make you wait."

"It's quite alright." Kotetsu smirked not missing her slip up.

"Shall we get started?" She closed the door and made her way into the room. "You know the drill." She stated, checking to make sure all her equipment was present.

"Sakura, about earlier, I'm sorry."

So it was nothing. Sakura gave a small laugh. "Don't worry about it." She kept her gaze on the table before her. "It was just an innocent kiss. No harm done." She was cursing herself inwardly; she was making it sound like she was actually disappointed. Which I'm not. She kept telling herself, like she really had to convince herself of the fact.

A low chuckle escaped Kotetsu, but there was a stern tone behind his words. "I'm not apologizing for the kiss Sakura. I'm apologizing for what I said to you."

"Oh" Sakura's heart skipped a beat. "Well don't worry about that either." She could hear the rustle of clothes from behind her, but that wasn't what made her heart rate increase. She knew his gaze was fixed on her, she could feel their piercing gaze on her back.

You've done this before Sakura. Just focus. "If you would please have a seat we'll begin." She kept her back turned to him until she was sure he was sitting. Once she turned she wished she hadn't. Kotetsu was indeed watching her, and the fire that blazed in his eyes made her breath catch in her throat.

The thing that caught her off guard the most, was the fact that she never remembered Kotetsu being so……..sexy. His tanned skin, broad shoulders, chiseled chest and abs. A sudden shiver rushed through her body. It shouldn't matter she told herself I've seen him naked numerous times

Kotetsu had to hold back the smile that was twitching at the corners of his mouth. He rather enjoyed that honest look on her face. The look of shock and something along the lines of desire shone in her eyes. She recovered quicker then he expected, replacing the shocked look with a smile.

He was the one to avert his eyes first, seeing her with such a fake expression not only made him angry, it made him remember all the cruel reasons why she paraded around using such fake smiles. Suddenly he felt her hand brush against his arm while quickly strapping on a blood pressure cuff. The minor contact sent his blood raising. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. I'll never make it if I don't calm down.

He watched her as she busied her self with his check up. The expression she wore when she was in doctor mode was a true expression he decided, a look of concentration, with knowledge hidden behind those emerald eyes. He cursed as his groin twitched with excitement. That was last thing he wanted, right now anyway.

After the sudden kiss earlier he decided he needed to tread this water slowly. Try not to push her too fast into anything she didn't want. He suddenly jumped slightly when the coldness of her stethoscope touched his burning skin, giving way to a genuine half smile from Sakura.

He clenched his fists closed to stop him self from reaching out and drawing her to him. Turning his gaze to the ceiling he tried to think of anything but her, which would have been much easier if she wasn't so close, touching him no less. After a few moments her presence disappeared, he looked down seeing her writing in his file.

"Now if you'll please stand." She smiled.

He had to give her credit; she has become quite the actress over the years. But he could see the flaw in her current expression, and it wasn't in her lips, it was in her eyes. He smiled inwardly. The kiss definitely affected her.

Obeying her orders he stood, not making any effort to cover him self. He held her gaze waiting for her smile to falter. Only it never did, instead she turned on her heel away from him. He quirked a brow at her reaction, usually at this point she made some comment about picturing some random man naked, but not this time.

"Is there a problem Sakura?" He mused "This is routine is it not."

"Yes" She set her shoulders square as if suddenly remembering she was a doctor and he was a patient. And nothing else. After reassuring herself, she set the file on the table and grabbed a pair of latex gloves determined to finish this physical if it killed her.

Smiling she turned back towards him making the grave mistake of making eye contact. She knew what that look in a man's eyes meant. But with him, the intensity of his dark eyes made a shiver run through her body. It left her feeling like a wounded deer, unable to flee from an approaching predator.

"Sakura..." His voice husky.

Suddenly her body grew hot and her heart raced. This sudden, almost alien feeling filled her every fiber. Her eyes widened as she realized she wanted him to kiss her, again. She wanted desperately for him to pull her against his hard chiseled body.

"Ko…Kotetsu" Her voice cracked slightly, making her take a deep breath and try again. "We should finish up here." With strained effort she tore her eyes away from his, now staring blankly at the wall over his shoulder.

She did her best to remind herself that she was a professional, constantly reminding herself she was married. That thought alone shot a pain through her chest right to her heart. The desire she had felt for Kotetsu only seconds ago vanished. I refuse to stoop to his level.

Without any further hesitation she closed the distance between them, back into to her doctor mode instantly. "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to picture Might Gai naked."

The request she flung at him was not the thing that took him by surprise, it was her sudden change of expression and the venom that her voice held. He looked down at her face; she refused to meet his gaze. "How can I think of anyone but you when you are standing right before me?"

A slight shade of pink tinted her cheeks. "Yes well you are just going to have to. If we don't……" She gasped when his hands brushed down her arms. Her skin beneath her white doctors' coat where he touched felt like it was on fire. Her desire for him kicking back into high gear. "Kotetsu" She breathed taking a step back. "I don't know what it is you are thinking." She finally met his gaze. "But I should remind you that I am a married woman."

The muscle in his jaw tightened and anger joined the desire in his eyes. "I don't give a damn whether you are married or not." He stated as he grabbed his clothes.

"What are you doing? We're not done, you can't get dressed." She informed him. Her heart almost stopped when he turned his gaze back on her. He had just pulled his pants back on and now he was coming towards her. For some reason her body seemed frozen, unable to move, barely even breathe.

Kotetsu stopped right in front of her. He took in her flushed cheeks and slightly parted lips. He wanted to feel those lips again against his. He finally brought his eyes up to meet hers. "I think for your best interest Sakura we should end this physical here." His voice was raw and husky, is dark eyes lighting a fire inside her.

One moment she was looking up at him, the next thing she knew she had closed the distance between them crashing her lips to his. Kotetsu froze for only a moment before wrapping his arms around her pulling her hard against him.

The kiss was raw and hungry, both craving to taste the other. She wrapped her arms around his neck as her knees grew weak. For the first time in a long time her body seemed to suddenly awaken to a deeper, darker wanting. And right now she wanted him.

"Sakura" Kotetsu broke the kiss and looked down into her half lidded eyes. "Don't provoke something you're going to regret."

It was as if his words hit her like a ton of bricks. He was right if she did this now, she would regret it. She turned her gaze away from him. Her fingers unconsciously brushed over her lips; remembering how his felt against them only moments ago. She pulled away from his embrace. "I guess I…."

"Sakura" Kotetsu interrupted. "Do you love him?"

Her head shot up hearing his question. She opened her mouth to answer, but nothing would come out. She snapped her mouth shut frustrated. If she said no she would be lying, if she said yes she would be lying. For the first time in a long time, she actually thought about how she felt about her husband.

He saw the struggle in her eyes, trying to find an answer. It was a good thing for him; it meant she was questioning her feelings for the man she married, leaving an opening for him. He closed the distance between them and took her hand, putting her wedding ring into view. "Do you feel married to him because of this?" He placed a light kiss on the said ring. "Are you happy with him? Does he cherish you?" He now placed a light kiss to her forehead.

Her breath caught in her throat when his hand rested on her chest over heart, a small smile on his face. "Does he make your heart race like it is now?" He asked, then placed her own hand over her heart. It felt like it was ready to beat right through her ribcage. "I know I'm years too late." He began. "But I have wanted you Sakura for so long. Longer then I can remember. And you may hate me for saying this now, but I want nothing more then steal you away from that man."

AN: I know…..I'm sorry I kind of left you hanging there. Please review though and let me know what you thought of the new chapter. Luv Ya. 