Irrelevant check up

Living room at Sasuke's home was definitely the most awkward place where Sakura has fallen asleep. She was feeling much better after talking to Ino about everything and everyone who had been on her mind the night before.

Too many people were in Sakura's head and she couldn't sleep. Sasuke, Ino, Hinata and Naruto were bugging her the most. Sasuke was her perfect fiancé and she couldn't stop thinking about kissing Ino. He knew she has been Sakura's best friend, but Sakura felt closer to her more than ever. At the same time, not telling Sasuke anything made her worried. He didn't know anything and she's been avoiding mentioning the wedding, terrified she might accidentally reveal something. She didn't tell him about the cooking at her place or love biting at Shikamaru's house. She also hid the dancing dress Ino had given her so no one could find it or find out about their dancing. She wasn't regretting anything and it didn't feel like cheating, but one thing could easily lead to another and Itachi would find out about Hinata's uncertainty, so Sakura decided to be more careful.

Thanks to the wedding of the century, guest who must attend was the village hero and probable next Hokage, just like his good friend from Suna, who appeared to be Kazekage. Too bad Naruto was hers and Sasuke's best friend and having him around will bring her joy and anxiety. Sasuke couldn't wait to test his best friend's strength and catch up on everything and, although Sakura wished for both of them to do what makes them happy, she was worried they might get carried away and end up in the hospital. She would never admit it, but she preferred thinking about flowers and dress code instead of medical problems because she knew Sasuke won't do any missions for quite some time, even after the wedding.

Hinata wasn't relaxed like her because it was her wedding and with every day closer to the big day, Sakura was feeling less envy and more compassion towards Hinata. Luckily, she had Temari just like Sakura had Ino. And they couldn't fail. Not any more at least, since everything they had planned was done. Everything went well and it could've gone so wrong. She was so glad Ino had recommended to avoid complicated subjects today. If Sakura hadn't listened to Ino's advice, she probably wouldn't have spent perfect afternoon without too much talking.

She couldn't help but giggle while thinking about everything that had happened.

When Sakura opened her eyes again, she saw familiar dark eyes gazing at her, while their heads were leaned on couch's back cushion.

''Sasuke!'' Sakura managed to say, still sleepy.

''You are surprised to see me in my home,'' he smirked.

She wanted to get up, but he stopped her by moving closer and embracing her.

''You are so pretty when you're asleep,'' he said quietly, like he wanted for her to sleep some more.

''What are you talking about?'' she snuggled closer. ''You've seen me asleep million times.''

''I have, but not like this. When you are not alarmed or exhausted, just taking a nap. No wonder Ino told me to not wake you up.''

''Ino?''

''Yeah, she was here. Don't you remember? Or you were too tired to listen to her?''

''Ino!''

Oh no! And Hinata! And Itachi! And she fell asleep!

''So, you don't remember?'' Sasuke asked carefully.

''Of course I remember!'' Sakura was wide awake now, sitting next to Sasuke, no longer having his arms around her. ''She told me I was thinking too much and when I stopped, I fell asleep!''

''I am so boring so you dozed off,'' he frowned.

''What do you mean?'' she asked bluntly.

''Ino told me you were thinking about the mission and you couldn't sleep last night.''

''That's right! That doesn't make you boring, but me worried!''

''Well, Ino was very worried about you, so I let you sleep,'' he explained, ''and I have never seen her happier than today when I had told her she's been a good friend.''

''Really?'' Sakura chuckled.

''I hope she didn't misunderstand.''

''I can ask her if you want,'' Sakura teased him, knowing why Ino had been thrilled.

''Sure, whatever. What are you worried about?'' he smoothly changed the subject. ''Did you affect Hinata too? She was also here .''

''Well, she has completely different problems right now,'' Sakura began, ''so I took her along to solve everything.''

''The wedding?''

''I won't bug you with it,'' Sakura said quickly, trying to stay away from wedding topic completely. ''I have a different issue on my mind for weeks. For months, actually.''

Sasuke looked away and sighed heavily.

''Naruto.''

''That's right,'' Sakura said carefully.

''I'm not going to challenge him the second I see him, I am not that stupid!'' Sasuke was looking very angry.

''I know you are not, but I'm not so sure about him,'' she continued calmly, knowing she had to discuss it thoroughly.

''I won't fight him in Suna for sure,'' Sasuke said firmly. ''Especially not with Gaara by his side.''

''I completely forgot about the other Jinchuuriki!'' Sakura frowned.

''I am not a baby!''

''I know you're not!''

She was too careless and Sasuke got mad, so he got up. She was feeling helpless while looking up at his serious face.

''I am definitely a good match for Naruto!'' he said, still frowning.

''Of course you are! Nobody has said the opposite!''

She knew she had to do something or Sasuke would challenge Naruto just to prove her she's been wrong about everything. And he claimed he wasn't a baby!

She got up too and casually placed her palms on his chest to calm him down.

''There is no need to prove yourself to anybody in the next two weeks,'' she said softly. ''It's impossible to forbid you fighting and that's not necessary yet.''

''I know why you don't like it! If I do something so far away, you won't be able to lecture me!''

''Silly!'' she chuckled, trying to create a good mood again.

Sasuke embraced her palms after seeing her smiling.

''Are you mad at me because I'm leaving?''

''No,'' she smiled,'' I'm mad because I can't go with you.''

''You can't wait to see Naruto?''

''Why would you think that?'' she shook her head. ''It's been so long since we left somewhere together, having nobody around.''

''True,'' he smirked and kissed her.

Sakura couldn't concentrate on Sasuke's arms around her, still thinking about this unusual place to be, waiting for someone who will interrupt. She was considering to continue with their unnecessary conversation somewhere else, but she refused to ruin opportunity to be all alone with him, even for a short time, especially when she had no idea when he would come back.

''Before you go,'' she said seriously,''There is only one thing left for me to do.''

''With me?''

Sakura nodded.

''Strip.''

''What?''

''How else am I going to see your body?''

''You want me to strip here?''

That was a rash thing to propose. No wonder Sasuke was surprised after her suggestion to get naked in the living room.

''It doesn't have to be here,'' she said quickly, smiling,''I can give you a full body exam anywhere you want!''

''I don't need that, I was off duty for four weeks and-''

''I know! I trust you when you say you won't start a fight, but if someone lays a finger on you, I want to know!'' she said seriously. ''And that someone will have to deal with me!''

They both laughed.

''Fine,'' he said and took her by the hand to leave the living room.

In the hallway was completely quiet.

''Itachi!'' Sasuke whispered suddenly. ''He was here with Hinata!''

''They probably left,'' Sakura lied. ''Hinata doesn't have to be fiancée and a nurse at the same time!''

Sasuke rolled his eyes, knowing she's implying on her double worry. She couldn't hear anything but their fast walking towards Sasuke's bedroom and she smiled.

''What?'' Sasuke asked, turning to see her before they entered the room.

''Nothing!'' she grinned and closed the door behind her.

Even though Sasuke looked like he wasn't fond of her idea, she was feeling less anxious here than in the living room.

''So how do you want it?'' he asked seriously.

''The way that will annoy you the least,'' she said honestly, aware she's worried for no reason at all.

He smirked for a moment. Could it be that he wasn't annoyed too much?

''Headband?''

''Yes, please!'' she chuckled.

He untied his headband and wrapped it around his left hand.

''I already feel better,'' he teased, running his hands through his hair.

This was actually a great way to distract her thoughts from the wedding or its cancellation, girls kissing and the fact she hadn't been completely honest with Sasuke. Instead of thinking about Hinata or Ino or anybody, she was staring at Sasuke, who was obviously in the mood to put on a little show for her.

''Let me see your body.''

She stepped closer to him to unzip his vest and he took advantage of the moment and removed her headband too.

''Hey!'' she faked anger.

''I like your hair more this way,'' he said, while stroking her hair which was getting in her way.

She couldn't be angry with him even if she wanted to. He was so adorable! Not to mention he let her take off his shirt. She was certain he had done it just so he could see her mesmerized with his perfect figure.

She could've examined him entirely with small amount of chakra without touching him at all. She hadn't done it. And he didn't seem to bother feeling her hands all over him.

She has seen him half naked and naked numerous times, but today it was different. Maybe because they have been in his room and house, something felt differently.

She took his left palm with her right hand, while massaging his left arm with her left hand. His arms were so strong, he was so much bigger than her. So strong, so masculine, so alluring.

''I know you are professional at all times, but we're not at the hospital. I won't tell anybody you got closer.''

Not letting go of his arm, Sakura stepped closer, feeling his naked body on hers, even though she had her clothes on. One look at his perfectly toned chest wasn't effecting her at all at the hospital. Unfortunately, only thing she could think of, while staring at her half naked fiancé in his bedroom, was recalling of a pleasant feeling of her naked body rubbing against his.

He wasn't a boy she had a crush on. He was a gorgeous young man she has been in love with and he will become her husband.

''It's been awhile since you kissed it to make it better.''

''I became older and realised your wounds are too grave to be treated with kissing.''

''I am not injured, so you can give it a shot.''

''Will it bring you back sooner?''

''Do you want me to come back sooner?''

Instead of answering, Sakura ran her hands through his raven hair and, having her elbows on his shoulders, looked up at him.

''I want you to come back in one piece.''

She thought he would assure her to stop worry, but he was smiling instead.

''You know what?'' he was faking seriousness,''I think it's not fair I'm almost naked while you are completely dressed.''

''It's different, I am a woman!'' she chuckled.

''That's why it's not fair.''

She was expecting laugh. Or smirk at least. Nothing. He was dead serious. She was sure she stopped breathing for a moment when he brushed away her hair to follow the curve of her neck, going lower slowly, to finally stop his fondling on her waist.

''Sasuke,'' she swallowed.

''You are a very beautiful woman, Sakura,'' soft moan escaped her throat when he came closer to whisper in her ear,''Dressed or not.''

He has never been like this. Could it be that he expected this when he had seen her? Or it was written all over her face that she couldn't wait for him to get over with this wedding so they could be more together?

''I won't do anything unless you want me to.''

Now this was mean! And the only thing on her mind, preventing her to let him undress her, was his brother. To be more accurate, his brother's fiancée. When Sakura agreed to keep Sasuke busy, this was out of the question! Then again, there didn't exist a valid reason to run away from her gorgeous fiancé.

Placing both of her hands on his torso, she lifted her leg like she wanted to wrap it around him and smiled. He understood her intention and lifted her in the air, holding her tightly so she could kiss him easily, now being higher than him. His hands on her thighs weren't about to let her stand on the ground again and she couldn't stop smiling. Feeling that he wanted her so close made her frustrated and overjoyed at the same time. She wanted to be wanted, then again, they were in his room! At his house! And a moment after, on his bed.

Her legs were still wrapped around his back except he was lying above her at the moment. She wasn't feeling his weight on her, because he was propping himself on his arms, aware he would hurt her if he hadn't been careful while on top of her.

His body was brawny yet his skin was so soft. His arms were strong but his touch gentle, slow and careful. Their kisses were playful and this position very childish. There was no rush, no pressure, no expectations. She was feeling relaxed and happy.

''What?'' he smirked.

''Nothing!''

''I know you are a though one, but you can still tell me if I'm too heavy.''

''You are perfect!''

She had expected his kiss after saying that. She got it. The only problem was that particular kiss didn't feel casual and sweet, but breathtaking and marvellous instead. It was a kind of a kiss she had experienced with him only. It didn't feel strange because she enjoyed it many times, but none of it was in his room!

''We don't,'' she gasped when he'd stopped for a moment, ''we don't have to.''

''Of course not, but we can. There's no one here.''

''For now.''

''Nobody will interrupt.''

Sakura was certain they weren't alone in the house. Then again, the sound seal was activated in all rooms and, like Sasuke'd said, nobody should come in without knocking.

If he wasn't half naked, it would be an easy call for her. Why did he have to be so handsome?

''It doesn't matter, really. We will have plenty of time when I get back.''

''I hope so!''

He leaned forward to kiss her again and she wasn't sure if he had changed his mind or didn't like her idea. He gently embraced her waist with one arm while kissing her and slowly rolled on his right side along with Sakura in his arms. She couldn't help but smile to his subtle switch of positions. Now, lying on her side, it was easier for her to climb up on him, whenever she decides she wanted to.

''Here,'' he smirked. ''Now I'm not on top of you. I will be free of duty for six weeks at least, so there is no need to pressure anything. Especially now, when I know you are so impatient for me to get back.''

''Idiot!''

''Then you're not?''

He started to laugh when she climbed on top of him, looking very angry because of his teasing. This wasn't the right time or place to do anything but talk! Although she wanted to tell him that, she couldn't explain it without ruining everything.

She looked at him in the eyes to be as serious as possible and suggest him to start packing. Or something innocent like that. His dark eyes had the strange glow, the one that can only be seen in the dark while- The dark! She glanced around the room which obviously lacked light.

''What?'' he asked, surprised by her sudden chuckling and squirming.

It was sunset already, Hinata probably did everything she had planned by now and they were alone! Not to mention they were also half naked or willing to get rid of the other half of their clothes!

She lowered her head to kiss him shortly, while his head was trapped between her palms placed on the mattress.

''Nothing!'' she said happily and straighten up.

The second she noticed he may ask something, she took off her shirt.

Sasuke seemed surprised. She stopped to speak very close to his lips.

''What?'' she asked playfully.

''Sakura,'' he stuttered, still staring at her.

When she kissed him again, he was assured she wasn't teasing him and a moment after he was on top of her. Sakura knew that would happen because she has never undressed by herself and she loved it. She adored his kisses on her neck, breasts and belly because he was never dedicated to only one part of her body. It felt like he couldn't decide what's the most important.

Maybe that's what she'd needed. Totally innocent check up turned into a foreplay. No rush, no interruptions, no anticipation. She has been teasing him unintentionally and he adjusted to that game. It was unexpected, sudden and spontaneous. She didn't have time to worry about her imperfect body or inexperienced and insecure touch. Everything seemed so natural and easy and she was untroubled with thoughts about her being shy and reserved.

Every other time until now started before she could even think of it. Only one reason for him passing by her flat, no games or thrill or excitement. She didn't mind, thinking it should feel that way. She was very wrong! The best happens when you don't think in advance about anything.

She loved his slow beginning. She loved his sweaty body on hers. She loved kissing instead of screaming in pleasure. She loved his very readable smirk, revealing his content. She loved his lazy kiss out of courtesy to avoid talking. She loved his body next to hers a bit longer than necessary.

The part she hated had been left out. Too bad she had to wait for so long to see him like this. Quiet and calm, not in a rush to leave, just lying next to her, smiling. He was so manly, so mature, so handsome, so perfect. She could stay with him like that forever, with his nose touching hers, while he's tickling her unintentionally with his hair and gentle fingers playing on her shoulder. She didn't need to be called his wife, just his. Entirely.

Sakura had the most idiotic smile on her face remembering Hinata and Itachi had been in the house the entire time. Just like nobody asked Hinata what had happened, Sakura knew Hinata would never ask anything, even if she's been curious. On the other hand, Sakura had no idea how would Sasuke react if he had known.

There was no way he wouldn't understand the girls kissing if she chooses the right moment. She had decided to tell him absolutely everything after the wedding. There was no need to bug him with her problems and ideas because, after seeing Hinata today, Sakura was certain the wedding will definitely take place in two weeks time.

She had so much to tell him about the wedding preparations and she forced herself to think about their perfect afternoon so she could easily fall asleep. This time in her own bed.