Chapter Three: The Sweet Aroma, The Warm Embrace
"It's getting a bit late," Sasuke said looking at his pocket watch. "I'll take you on a little walk and then I'll send you home afterwards."
"Thank you," Sakura replied as she mentally sighed to herself. "He may not remember by the time the night's done."
" Mrs. Yamanaka, thank you for letting us stay here. We'll be on our way."
"You're quite welcome, Sasuke. It was nice seeing you again, Sakura. Come by more often, okay?" She smiled.
"Of course," Sakura smiled back as they left the café.
Sasuke led Sakura to a beautiful park. She remembered the good times she had in the park with Ino.
"You know, Ino and I used to come here all the time to pick flowers. We used to make crowns and necklaces out of them," Sakura giggled saying. "We used to pretend they were pearls and jewels."
"Well, now you're living up to the dream and you don't have to pretend anymore since you're popular nowadays," Sasuke said playing with the long necklaces that hung around her delicate neck. His hands were careful as not to tug her hair in the process. He slowly made a soft, straight line from her neck to the middle of her chest just to tease her of how much he wants her.
"Hn."
"You shouldn't tease women or they'll get impatient," Sakura seductively smirked pushing his hand away.
"My apologies. I'm getting ahead of myself," Sasuke sighed rubbing the back of his neck. He looked up to see Sakura and found her near the park fountain.
Sasuke watched her as she tiptoed and twirled around carefully but swiftly on the edges.
"You should be careful or you'll get wet, my dear," Sasuke warned as he stood next to her.
"I'll be perfectly fi-" Sakura grabbed Sasuke's sleeve and pulled him with her into the water fountain.
"Ow…" Sakura whined.
"You okay?" Sasuke asked. He cushioned Sakura's fall.
"Sorry. Achoo!" Sakura sniffled as she shivered from the cool breeze.
"It's alright. Man, I would call for a car, but it's already late. We may have to rent a room at a hotel," Sasuke suggested as he helped her out of the fountain.
"She's probably going to say no," he thought. "Why would any girl go to a hotel with a guy they just met?"
"I think that's a good idea. It's better than looking for trouble on the streets," Sakura replied.
Sasuke was a bit surprised by her response, but tried hard not to make it obvious.
They came to a nice hotel and Sasuke paid for the best room available. Sakura seemed quite laid back at the idea of sharing a room with Sasuke.
"You can wash up first. I'll get the clothes from the main reception," Sasuke motioned.
Sasuke grabbed the clothes available from the maid and laid Sakura's pair on a dresser nearby the washroom.
Their room sat at a high balcony and had a beautiful view of the moon and starry sky. Sasuke took off his damp shirt and tie and threw them to a corner. A refreshing red wine bottle was placed in the room and so he took the advantage of pouring some for the madam and he.
He was accustomed to the brisk chill in the air and exhaled a deep sigh.
"What's the matter, Sasuke?" Sasuke turned to see the angel slowly walking up to him. She wore the silky sleepwear he brought earlier. The dress was black and slightly hugged her body.
"Damn. If she keeps this up, I might not control myself."
"Nothing is wrong. Actually, everything seems just perfect. I haven't had this much fun in a while and to be around such a lovely woman is a bonus," he smiled as he handed her share of wine.
"You flatter me too much. Go ahead and wash up. I wouldn't want you to catch a cold."
Sasuke nodded and went into the washroom.
"If only you knew that I've fallen for you…" Sakura exhaled as she sat on the large bed.
"After I get out of the shower, what's going to happen next?" Sasuke thought as he leaned himself against the wall as lukewarm water trickled down his back.
"She looks the same after all these years and who knew that I'd be still in love with her," Sasuke smiled to himself.
Sasuke dried himself off and walked out of the washroom with only his pants on. Sakura stood by the bed sipping her wine waiting for the man. Her back was turned to him so that all he saw was the draped chiffon robe that laid a small trail behind her. She was no longer the angel in white but the seductress in beautiful black attire.
"I can't do this anymore," he thought.
Sasuke walked up to her from behind and laid his head at the crook of her neck.
"Sakura…"
"Hn?"
"Believe me when I say this but I can't help but fall in love with you," he whispered in a huskier, sexier tone. He began to wrap his arms around her petite waist.
"Sasuke…" Sakura turned to see his face. His damp hair drooped covering his eyes slightly to give him that mysterious, handsome aura. Sakura could tell that his eyes were hungry and affectionate.
"I never knew that you would turn this beautiful," he said as he pressed his forehead to hers.
The proximity of their lips shortened dramatically. She could feel his breath tickle her lips.
Her heart skipped a beat when she heard his words.
"You remember me? Even after all these years?" Sakura asked as she wrapped her hands around his face.
"Who would forget such lingering beauty…yet alone your sweet aroma," he leaned in snuggling his face behind her ear. He left a few fluttering kisses around the area.
"The same aroma as you were a child. No matter how tomboyish you were, you always indulged yourself in that cherry blossom and peony bath."
"When did you notice it?" she asked as she pulled herself slightly from him.
"In the park. You sat on a bench all alone and were crying. That day you lost your favorite toy rabbit. I went to look for it that afternoon and once back I came back, you were asleep. I didn't want to wake you so I just left the toy by you. Next thing I knew, a gust of wind blew and lingering sweet, delicate aroma came from you. I never forgot how lovely it was," Sasuke thoroughly explained.
Sakura blushed lightly as she stared into his dark, lustful eyes. She knew what he was waiting for and so she kissed his neck with soft kisses. Sasuke sat on top of the bed and looked up to Sakura. She slipped her chiffon robe off and Sasuke let her kiss him.
At first, it was sweet, and then it grew into deep lust. The balcony doors brought in cool air into the heated scene.
That night was one to never forget….
~Next Day~
"Oi, Sasuke! Where the hell were you?" Naruto asked.
Sasuke had gone back to his villa and Naruto came in with some paperwork in the late morning.
"Hn," he responded rubbing his temples. "That guy can be so annoying sometimes."
"Wait. Let me guess. Damn. Did the handsome bachelor Sasuke Uchiha grab a girl last night?" Naruto snickered as he winked at him.
Sasuke didn't reply and ignored eye contact, but Naruto knew what this meant.
"Damn, Sasuke got laid! Who was it?" he smiled widely.
"What are you boys talking about?" Sakura asked as she walked through the door with some whiskey glasses.
Naruto couldn't believe his eyes. "I thought you didn't like, Sakura?!"
"You're such an idiot, dobe. I acted like I didn't like her because I was embarrassed to show my feelings when I was a kid," Sasuke replied as he stood to greet his woman with a kiss.
Naruto blushed slightly at the scene.
"Naruto, you need to get your horses running too if you don't want to be a lonely bachelor for the rest of your life," Sasuke smirked.
"I'll invite Hinata over next time. She's head over heels for you," Sakura mentioned.
"Really? Hey, Sasuke, tell me some of the moves you used on Sakura!" Naruto nudged Sasuke excitedly.
"What ever, dobe."
THE END! YAY! Okay sorry for the slightly weak ending but oh well! Sorry it's taking forever to write! I'll get back to my other story in June like i said. It'll be a slow start though so please have some patience :) Reviews would be much appreciated in this story or in my other one. I hope you've enjoyed it :3
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