Date: 5/23/13
Rating: T
Genre: Action, Cute, Drama
Prompt: 631 - Sasuke was shocked when Sakura entered the battlefield, so he is impressed when Sakura ends up protecting him in battle
When Naruto told Sakura to stay behind, Sasuke didn't say anything. It wasn't that he disagreed; he just knew he had no jurisdiction over Sakura. If she wanted to join them, so be it. Sasuke may have been surprised, but after all, it was her choice. However, he was fully aware of what that probably entailed. Sakura would fight as hard as she could, but in the end, Sasuke and Naruto would most likely have to save her from whatever predicament she got herself into.
But, he told himself as he rolled his eyes, at least, she'd try.
"Sasuke-kun! Watch out!"
Eyes widening, Sasuke whipped around to prepare himself for whatever was coming his way. However, before he could process what happened, he saw that Sakura had jumped in front of him, punching the oncoming boulder into a thousand pieces. And as the dust cleared, Sakura turned around to face him and smiled. "You okay, Sasuke-kun? None of the rubble hit your or anything, right?"
Sasuke shook his head and looked away, clearing his throat. "Thanks."
"Don't worry about it, Sasuke-kun," Sakura said, the smile never leaving her face. "I've got your back."
However, before Sakura could leave him, Sasuke grabbed her wrist. "Wait. You've," he said, looking her in the eyes now, "You've gotten stronger. A lot stronger."
She blushed. "Oh, Sasuke-kun, you don't have to—"
"Yes," Sasuke interrupted her, "I do. And you should know," he said as he let go of her, "I've got your back, too.