A Note to the Readers! Please Read!

I feel I must apologize for two things. The first being how long it took to get Chapter Three out and I do apologize for that. The second reason I need to apologize is that I feel like I didn't do very well with Chapter One and Two. Because of this I went back and revised Chapter One and Two. I know some people are going to be mad but I recommend that you reread Chapter One and Two before reading Chapter Three. I deeply apologize for this and assure you that it will never happen again however I do believe that you the readers will be pleased with the revisions I have made. Again sorry about this and I hope that not to many of you will be angry with me.

CHAPTER THREE

As their lips held one another, Sakura felt Orochimaru tenderly pick her up and hold her in his arms. She closed her emerald eyes and wrapped her arms around his pale neck, letting her fingers glide through his long soft black hair. Before Sakura knew what had happened, she found herself lying next to Orochimaru on her bed.

"You're beauty is astounding Sakura." Orochimaru whispered sending that familiar shiver of excitement down Sakura's body.

Orochimaru and Sakura's lips passionately locked together, their tongues slipping back and forth from one another's mouth. Another shiver passed through Sakura igniting all kinds of sensations she had never known existed. Orochimaru released her lips, leaving a breathless Sakura gasping for air. In a teasing manner, Orochimaru flicked the tip of his tongue against the edge of Sakura's lower lip as his right hand slid down the curves of her body winning a moan from the young girl's lips.

Orochimaru continued his advance on Sakura as he sent a line of scorching kisses down the right side of her neck. As he kissed her neck, Sakura felt a small dull pain emanate from a spot Orochimaru repeatedly kissed. Only when he pulled his head up and Sakura saw him lick away little drops of blood off his lips did she realize that he had bitten her. Sakura's body went stiff with fear as she remembered how Orochimaru had bitten Sasuke to give him the curse mark.

He…he didn't do that to me did he?! Sakura thought panicking, expecting to feel immense pain as the curse mark took her over.

Nothing happened. Orochimaru chuckled and whispered in her ear "Relax Sakura. I didn't use any of my jutsu on you."

"Okay." Sakura said relieved and trusting in him.

Orochimaru returned his attention back to Sakura's neck, this time he slowly kissed his way down the front of her neck and continued to travel down to her chest. Sakura blushed as she felt Orochimaru's hot kisses through her tight red shirt, letting out a soft moan as he worked his way between her large breasts.

Living in a state of euphoria and ecstasy, Sakura thought: T-This is incredible! I can't believe this is happening to me!

As Orochimaru reached her stomach she felt him slowly drag the bottom of her red shirt partway up her, leaving it just barely below her breasts. Sakura felt his lips continue to kiss his way down her as he approached her tight black shorts; her breath became shallow as she watched Orochimaru begin to unbutton them. Sakura grabbed his hand with a look of fear and longing in her eyes.

Orochimaru chuckled and in his silky voice he teased her saying "Now Sakura, don't tell me that someone as beautiful as you is a virgin."

Blushing Sakura said "I am."

Orochimaru let out a bit of amused laughter and said "I could change that you know."

Sakura blushed even further as she said "Things are moving a little too fast for me. I-I'm just not ready for…that."

Smiling Orochimaru said lovingly "Alright, we'll wait."

As Orochimaru moved his way back up the bed towards her, Sakura felt one of his hands run along the inside of her thighs. As he neared her most sensitive area Sakura's breaths became faint as she felt her heart pounding and her bodies momentum built. Clutching the bed sheets, Sakura released a loud moan until Orochimaru moved his hand back to the outside of her thigh and rested his hand on her hip.

When the feeling faded away and Sakura looked up into his golden eyes and smiling she said "You're truly evil Orochimaru, for torturing me like that."

Orochimaru rested his forehead on hers and smiling victoriously at her he said "Yes but you seemed to enjoy that kind of torture."

Blushing Sakura was not sure how she should take his comment. As her eye lids grew heavy with sleep, Orochimaru pulled her up against him. Cradling her in his arms, Sakura felt his lips graze hers and heard his silky voice whispered "Good night my little cherry blossom."

The next morning Sakura slowly awoke to still find herself in Orochimaru's loving embrace, his arms warmly wrapped around her as if to protect her from any unknown terrors that night could offer. Smiling Sakura looked up into the pale face of a sleeping Orochimaru and thought: I didn't really expect him to still be here in the morning but I'm glad he is. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised, last night Orochimaru said he would be here today.

Sakura's smile brightened when she saw Orochimaru's eyes begin to slowly crack open. When his eyes were fully open and she was sure he was fully awake she said warmly "Good morning Orochimaru."

Smiling back Orochimaru said "Good morning Sakura. Did you sleep well?"

Sakura nestled her head against his chest and said "Yes. I think that was the best sleep I've ever had."

"That's good." Orochimaru said pleased and slowly began to stroke her pink hair.

Seeing as Sakura had nowhere she had to be since the Fifth Hokage had given her the week off, Sakura laid there, enjoying Orochimaru's presence as he stroked her hair. As she lay there, unpleasant questions began to fill her head. Why is Orochimaru here with me? What could someone as strong and powerful as him want with me? Is he after something inside the village? He's not planning on attacking Konoha again is he?

Sakura soon found herself torn in two about what she should do. Part of her wanted to just lay there with him forever and forget all her troubles, but another part of Sakura reminded her of her responsibility to help protect Konoha. I need to find out the answers to some of these questions but…

She hated that she was suspicious of Orochimaru and she sincerely hoped he wouldn't take offense to any of the questions she felt she had to ask.

Cautiously Sakura looked up into Orochimaru's eyes and said "Orochimaru, can I ask you a few questions?"

"Alright but why don't we wait until after we've had a shower." He says smiling, getting up off the bed.

"We're taking a shower together!" Sakura said blushing and alarmed at what he was suggesting.

"Well I was going to take a separate shower but since you're so forceful about it, I guess I'll join you." Orochimaru said teasing.

Realizing that she had fallen for the snake Sannin's trap and a little annoyed with herself for falling for it so easily, Sakura said "I don't think so Orochimaru. You can take your shower in the downstairs bathroom."

He smiled and in a seductive voice Orochimaru said "Alright Sakura. You win…for now."

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It didn't take Orochimaru long to find the downstairs bathroom. After shutting the bathroom door he took a scroll from his pocket, laying it on the sinks counter he opened it. Pressing his palm in the center of the page, Orochimaru concentrated his chakra through the scroll and beneath his palm appeared a clean set of clothes. They weren't anything too special, just plain black pants and a long dark blue robe with the emblem of a dark purple snake coiling around the garment.

Setting the clean outfit aside, Orochimaru removed the clothing he was wearing and place them on the scroll. In an instant they vanished and he rerolled the scroll up and set it on top of his new garments. Getting into the shower, Orochimaru let the warm water pour down his naked torso as he thought: Things seem to be going quite well with Sakura. I never expected her to warm up to me so quickly; it seems she is full of surprises.

Orochimaru wasn't quite sure when he had fallen for the young pink haired girl and he would probably never be able to put into words his infatuation with her. Sakura brought new life and meaning into his life and gave him a desire to share all that he was with her. He would always be there to protect her and when the time came Orochimaru would make her into an immortal like himself.

I won't allow someone as intelligent, beautiful, and powerful like you grow old and die Sakura, Orochimaru thought smiling, You and I will be together for all eternity and united we will discover every secret this world has to offer. Nothing shall ever separate us.

Orochimaru couldn't help but laugh as he thought of the Akatsuki and their pathetic goal of world domination. They would never succeed; he would crush them and all that endanger his beloved cherry blossom.

Orochimaru thought contentedly: By the end of this week, Kabuto will have set the first phase of my plan into action. Then I'll would be able to remove Konoha as a threat and soon after that the Akatsuki.

Orochimaru got out of the shower and grabbing a towel, he began to dry himself. Smiling coldly he said "Everything seems to going just as I predicted. Soon Konoha and the Akatsuki will no longer be a threat and Sakura will belong to me, body and soul."

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Sakura left the bathroom and walked back to her room wearing a sleeveless red shirt with a light yellow shirt underneath it, a navy-colored skirt, and sandals. As she entered her room, Sakura saw Orochimaru sitting on her bed reading through one of her many medical ninjutsu books. He looked up and smiled at her, his eyes wandering over her body causing her to blush slightly.

Closing the book and returning it to the nearby shelf, Orochimaru smiling says "What questions do you have for me?"

Sakura was about to speak when, to her embarrassment, her stomach acted up again. Like before with Naruto, Sakura's stomach made a loud rumbling which sent even Orochimaru into a fit of laughter. He took a moment to control himself but despite this he was still snickering when he said "Maybe you should wait and ask questions after breakfast."

Even though she was embarrassed, Sakura didn't seem to mind it as much when she was with him. Smiling Sakura said "Okay."

Together they walked downstairs to the kitchen but right before they entered Sakura stopped, hesitant about going in the place where her parents were killed.

"What's wrong?" Orochimaru asked as he passed Sakura and walked into the kitchen.

Sakura hesitated to tell him and wondered: Should I tell him about my parent's death or would he only consider me weak? He'll have to know eventually right?

Deciding to be truthful Sakura said "It's just that my parents were killed in this kitchen two years ago by a serial killer. Lately I've been reminded of it and…and I just don't like entering the kitchen."

Orochimaru never said "It'll be all right." or "I'm sorry to hear that." No all he did was shrug his shoulders and say "I see."

He then turned around and continued walking. A bit hurt by his callus attitude Sakura thought: Is that it?! Is that all he's going to say?!

Sakura took a few tentative steps into the kitchen and a little bit angry said "Is that all you're going to say to me?

Orochimaru was scanning the contents of her cabinets; with his back to her he said "What would you like for breakfast Sakura?"

Sakura was caught off guard by the question and asked incredulously "You cook?"

Still with his back to her Orochimaru said nonchalantly "It's been awhile but yes. Every ninja should know how to cook; otherwise you won't last long if your mission sends you out into the wild."

Slowly Sakura made her way to the kitchen table and said "I'll take some rice with two hardboiled eggs."

Orochimaru nodded and located the items. He then went over to the stove and began to prepare the food. As Orochimaru began to cook Sakura tried to keep her mind busy to avoid thinking about her parent's death, but as hard as she tried she couldn't pull her mind away from it.

Why am I remembering their death's more and more? Ever since that night I found you in my bed Orochimaru, I've been thinking about it. Are you somehow causing me to remember? Sakura thought, holding back the tears she was sure would come.

Suddenly Orochimaru, who still has his back to Sakura, interrupts her thoughts by saying casually "I'm not very good at comforting people Sakura and I'll be honest with you and say that I'm not particularly interested whether your parents are alive or dead. Besides no matter how many times someone tells you that it's going to be alright, it'll never be alright."

Is this supposed to help make me feel better? Sakura thought fighting back tears.

Orochimaru continued in his same casual voice "However parents that love you wouldn't want you to only remember how they died, but rather how they lived their life and loved you. Instead of focusing on death, grab a hold of life and the goals you want to achieve."

Tears poured from Sakura's eyes as she realized he was right. For the past two years, she had been repressing the memory of her parent's death rather than dealing with it. Now the memory of her parent's death was slowly beginning to corrupt the happier memories Sakura had of her family, forcing her to even try to forget about them. Enough was enough; Sakura was not going to live the rest of her life afraid to remember her parents and focusing only on their deaths. She would break free of her pain and live life again.

Sakura walked over to where Orochimaru was preparing breakfast and wrapped her arms around his chest. Resting her forehead on his back, Sakura let her tears fall and said "Your right…your right Orochimaru. Thank you, I needed to hear that. Thank you."

Turning around, he gently wrapped his arms around her and said smiling "Your welcome my little cherry blossom."

His cherry blossom. Sakura thought smiling.

A few days ago she had wondered what she might be feeling for Orochimaru but whenever she was around him, Sakura didn't seem to care for thinking about what her feelings towards him might be. She just followed her heart and right now as Orochimaru hugged her against him, Sakura felt in her heart that she truly loved this man. She didn't care what he had done or the fact that Sasuke had run off to him, abandoning her. Screw Sasuke, all she wanted and all she would ever need was Orochimaru.

Your cherry blossom loves you Orochimaru. Sakura thought smiling warmly as she gazed into his eyes. The questions she had for him could wait, for now all she desired was to remain in his loving arms.

To the Readers

Again I apologize for you having to reread Chapter One and Two. To those of you who don't fully hate me, please review and tell me what you think of the story so far. You should know that I welcome all suggestions and constructive criticism. Thank you for reading!