It had been a few quiet months since the end of the war. With peace finally restored to the shinobi nations, Team 7 decided to use their free time to train together like in the old days.

One sunny afternoon found Naruto and Sakura out in one of the vast open fields on the outskirts of the village. "Alright Sakura-chan, you ready for this? I've been working on some new jutsus and I'm dying to try them out!" Naruto called out, bouncing on the balls of his feet with barely contained energy.

Sakura chuckled as she stretched her limbs in preparation. "Bring it on gaki, you're not the only one who's been training. I'll go easy on you, for now at least" she taunted playfully. Deep down, she was just as eager for a good spar; it had been too long since she got to really cut loose.

Naruto made the first move, flying at her in a burst of speed with a fist cocked back. Sakura smoothly sidestepped and aimed a palm strike at his back, but he flipped out of the way just in time. "Heh, not bad Sakura-chan but you'll have to be faster than that!"

They exchanged blows, blocking and weaving around each other's attacks. Both were grinning now, enjoying the challenge of pushing each other to new limits. Their teamwork was as seamless as ever despite the intensity.

After a flurry of taijutsu, Naruto put some distance between them and formed the hand signs for his signature technique. "Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Dozens of copies appeared in puffs of smoke. "Let's see you handle this many Narutos, Sakura-chan!" They all charged at once.

Sakura smirked, slipping into a familiar fighting stance. Her chakra-enhanced strength made short work of the clones, dispelling them with bone-crunching blows. But more kept coming and she was starting to feel overwhelmed. Just then, the real Naruto leapt at her from behind and wrapped his arms around her midsection, pinning her arms to her sides.

They both froze, suddenly aware of how close they were pressed together, breaths coming hard and fast. Emerald eyes met sapphire, and an unspoken heat passed between them. After a long moment, Naruto released her with a nervous chuckle. "I win this round, Sakura-chan." She smiled softly. "You got lucky. Rematch?"

The afternoon sun beat down as Naruto and Sakura called a break, both breathing hard after pushing each other to their limits. They collapsed in the shade of a large tree, limbs loose and weary.

"Man, you really know how to wear a guy out, Sakura-chan!" Naruto chuckled. "But it feels good to cut loose like this every now and then." Sakura hummed in agreement, leaning back against the rough bark and closing her eyes.

As his breathing slowed, Naruto absently used the hem of his sweat-soaked t-shirt to wipe his brow. The motion pulled the fabric taut against his toned torso, outlining every defined muscle. Sakura's eyes fluttered open just in time to catch an eyeful of sun-kissed skin and rippling abdominals.

A thrill shot through her lower body at the unexpected sight. She swallowed hard, feeling a flush creep up her neck that had nothing to do with exertion. When had Naruto gotten so...well-built? Of course, she'd always known he was handsome in his own way, but now those boyish features had matured into a rugged handsomeness that made her insides squirm.

Oblivious, Naruto sighed contentedly and stretched his arms over his head, accentuating the lines of his pecs and biceps. Sakura's traitorous gaze followed the motion hungrily. She scolded herself for ogling a teammate, though it had been so long since she'd looked at a man like that. Her body was reacting without her permission.

Just then, Naruto noticed her stare and lowered his arms with a puzzled look. "Sakura-chan? Is something wrong?" She started, glancing away guiltily. "N-no, it's nothing. I'm just tired, is all." He frowned in concern. "Here, let me help."

Before she realized his intent, Naruto had shifted behind her and strong hands found her shoulders, kneading the knotted muscles expertly. Sakura bit back a moan at how good it felt, how his calloused fingers seemed to work out every bit of tension. Her head fell forward as he worked, brushing the nape of her neck with his breath.

Sakura was sure he must hear how loudly her heart was pounding, see the flush creeping down her chest. But Naruto remained oblivious to the effect he was having, focused only on helping his friend feel better. She knew they should stop before things went too far, yet found herself leaning back into his touch with rising need.

As his skilled hands worked her tired muscles, Sakura melted against Naruto's sturdy chest with a sigh. She could have stayed like that all evening, safe in his strong yet gentle embrace.

But all too soon, he withdrew his touch, as if suddenly realizing how intimately they were positioned. Naruto rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. "Heh, sorry about that, Sakura-chan. I hope I wasn't too rough."

She turned to face him with a small smile. "No, it felt nice. Thank you." Their eyes held for a charged moment before Naruto broke the tension with his signature foxy grin.

"Man, nothing beats a good training sesh, but it sure works up an appetite! I'm starving, you wanna grab some ramen?" Sakura nodded, grateful for the subject change.

As they made their way back to the village, Naruto launched into his usual animated chatter. "Ichiraku's never lets me down, but sometimes it gets lonely eating there all by myself, you know? That tiny apartment gets pretty boring, too."

Sakura glanced over at him thoughtfully. An idea formed in her mind before she could stop to consider the implications. "Well, I don't have any other plans for the evening. Why don't we hang out at your place after we eat? I can help liven things up."

Naruto's eyes lit up. "Really?! That's awesome, Sakura-chan!" His exuberance was infectious as always and she found herself smiling back, heart pounding in anticipation of what was to come after their "hang out" was over. Something told her this night would end very differently than their usual friendly get-togethers.

The pair enjoyed a leisurely meal at Ichiraku's, chatting and teasing each other like always but with an undercurrent of anticipation. All too soon, their bowls were empty and it was time for the main event.

As they made their way to Naruto's apartment, Sakura took in the bare walls and sparse furnishings with a critical eye. The place really did lack a woman's touch. "It's cosier than I expected, but could use some livening up," she remarked.

Naruto grinned sheepishly. "I'll leave the decorating to you, Sakura-chan. Ramen cups and mission scrolls are about the extent of my interior design skills." She chuckled, giving his arm a playful nudge.

The moment their door closed, Naruto swept her up in a tight hug. "I'm really glad you're here." Sakura melted into his embrace with a contented sigh, breathing in his earthy scent. But then she became acutely aware of her own dishevelled state after their sparring match and subsequent activities under the tree.

Pulling back with a grimace, Sakura plucked at her sweat-stained top. "As much as I'm enjoying this, I think I need a shower first. Training kind of takes it out of you, you know?" Naruto nodded understandingly, though his eyes darkened with something like longing at the thought of her wet, naked form just within reach behind a flimsy door.

"Sure thing, Sakura-chan. Take your time, make yourself at home." His voice had dropped an octave, sending a shiver down her spine. She hurried off to the bathroom before her resolve could crumble, already dreaming of what might transpire after she'd cleaned up and slipped into something more comfortable.

As the bathroom door clicked shut, Naruto let out a shaky breath. His apartment had seen many raucous nights with the boys, but never an intimate evening with a woman. Especially not Sakura, the object of his deepest affections.

He began to nervously tidy up, desperate to make the place presentable. But soon his mind began to wander as muffled sounds of the shower started up. What was she doing in there right now, concealed only by a thin wall?

Naruto gave his head a shake to dispel such tantalizing thoughts. The last thing he wanted was to make Sakura uncomfortable. An idea struck him - he should offer her some fresh clothes! Rummaging through drawers, he gathered some spare sanitary items, a fluffy towel, and his softest t-shirt and shorts.

Just as he was about to knock, the door swung open in a cloud of steam, revealing Sakura clad only in a towel. Her damp hair clung to pink cheeks and collarbone as emerald eyes locked with his in surprise.

Naruto's mouth went dry at the enticing sight. But he managed a shaky grin, holding out the bundle. "I, uh, thought you might want to change. Make yourself at home, Sakura-chan!" With that, he hurried off, heart pounding as anticipation and desire warred within.

Sakura smiled softly at Naruto's retreating form, touched by his considerate gesture. After drying off, she slipped into the soft clothes he provided, inhaling his earthy scent embedded in the fabrics.

Stepping out, refreshed, she found Naruto pacing the living room like a caged animal. He stopped short at her entrance, gaze raking over her appreciatively. "You, uh, look nice, Sakura-chan."

She chuckled. "Thanks. And I think you could use a shower too after our workout, don't you?" Naruto scratched his head sheepishly. "Heh, yeah, probably a good idea. Make yourself comfortable, I'll be quick!"

As the water started up, Sakura took the opportunity to observe his humble abode more closely. Simple, but with hints of warmth and character if one looked. Much like its owner, she mused with a private smile.

Before long, Naruto emerged, skin and hair still damp and a towel slung low on his hips. Sakura's mouth went dry at the temptation before her, muscles rippling with each casual movement.

"Your turn to relax, Sakura-chan. I put on some tea, hope you don't mind ramen-flavoured..." He trailed off as her intense gaze roamed his naked torso, desire smouldering in emerald depths.

For a long moment, they simply gazed upon one another, taking in every minute detail as if for the first time. All the hidden longing, the words left unsaid, came crashing together in that stare of intense appreciation.

Sakura took an unwitting step forward, then another, drawn to him as by some magnetic force beyond her control. Naruto stood frozen, breath bated, waiting to see what she would do.

She crashed into his sturdy frame like a tidal wave, wrapping strong arms around his neck in an embrace bruising in its ferocity. Sakura buried her nose in the crook where neck met shoulder, breathing in his earthy scent as a dam broke within.

"You idiot," she whispered, voice thick with emotion. Then, before he could reply, Sakura tilted her face up to capture his lips in a hesitant kiss. Soft and chaste at first, as if testing unfamiliar waters. But soon their mouths slanted together more deeply, giving voice to all that had remained unsaid for so long.

Naruto's arms encircled her petite waist, holding Sakura close against the hard planes of his body still damp from the shower. He kissed her back with equal fervour, pouring all of his feelings into the intimate act. This was no mere fantasy - his Sakura was here, in his arms, and kissing him like he'd only dared dream.

Breaking the kiss at last, their foreheads rested together as laboured breaths mingled. Emerald eyes met sapphire once more, this time alight with the dawn of something new and beautiful between them.

"I love you, Sakura-chan."

"I love you too, baka."

Their kiss deepened as Sakura walked Naruto backwards until the back of his knees hit the bed. With a gentle push, he fell willingly onto the soft sheets, pulling her down atop his eager body.

She settled between his thighs, elbows braced on either side of his handsome face as they explored each other's mouths languidly. There was no rush; this was a moment both had dreamed of for so long, they intended to savour every sensation.

Naruto's large hands roamed the curves of Sakura's back, tracing every inch of exposed skin left by his oversized t-shirt. Her hair tickled his cheeks as one kiss melted seamlessly into the next, learning flavours and textures in a dance as old as time.

So lost were they in rediscovering one another that Naruto failed to notice his towel had slipped open, baring his hardened length to the cool air. Only when Sakura shifted did he realize, cheeks colouring in an embarrassed way.

But she merely smiled, trailing delicate fingers down his defined stomach to wrap confidently around his cock. He was big and incredibly hot to the touch. Naruto gasped into her mouth at the new feeling, hips bucking of their own accord.

"Sakura..." he breathed in question and want. She silenced him with another deep kiss, guiding his hands to the tie of her shorts in silent approval. It was time to make what they'd dreamed of for so long a reality.

With shaking fingers, Naruto undid the knot, pulling away her shorts to reveal smooth, flawless skin. His eyes wandered over her hungrily yet hesitantly, like he couldn't believe this was real.

Sakura took his hands and placed them on her breasts, arching into his tentative touch with a soft sigh. "It's okay Naruto, I want this. I want you."

Her words steeled his resolve and ignited a fire in his blood. But when he glanced back up at her beautiful naked body, Naruto froze in complete awe. He'd never seen a girl with no clothes before.

Her breasts fit perfectly in his large hands. The pink buds hardened at his touch, making Sakura sigh again. Further down, golden curls framed her most intimate parts. He'd never felt anything so soft.

"Sakura, you're so beautiful. I just...I don't know what to do," Naruto said in an embarrassed mumble. She smiled kindly, taking his hand and guiding it lower.

"Just touch me, Naruto. Learn what I like." Her breath hitched as his fingers tentatively explored her folds. She was dripping wet, and it amazed him that he caused such a reaction.

Naruto gently circled Sakura's folds, committing each new texture and movement to memory. Her slick heat coated his fingertips as he explored higher, finding that tiny bundle of nerves made her gasp.

"Naruto...oh please, right there," Sakura breathed, grasping his cock in a tight fist. Stroking in time to his ministrations, she showed him how she liked to be touched.

He eagerly applied the lesson, circling her clit with just the right pressure to make her arch with a moan. The sounds of her pleasure spurred him on, rubbing faster as his own arousal grew impossibly hard in her grip.

"Show me how you like it," he whispered huskily, mirroring the pace she set. Emerald eyes lit up in understanding as Sakura grasped his girth, pumping with varying speeds and pressures.

Each gasp and groan from Naruto was like music to her ears, instructing her in learning his body as intimately as he knew hers. Their mutual ministrations had both teetering on the edge, seeking to bring each other over that sweet precipice together.

Naruto felt the familiar heat coiling tight in his stomach as Sakura worked his length with increasing urgency. Her fingers danced over his most sensitive spots, stroking in a way that was purely hers.

He redoubled his efforts rubbing her clit, feeling her walls start to flutter around his fingers. "I'm so close Sakura, cum for me," Naruto groaned.

That was all it took to send her over the edge with a cry. Her inner muscles clenched around nothing, flooding his hand with her release. The sight and sensation of giving Sakura pleasure undid him.

With a guttural moan, Naruto spent himself, spurting hot seed over their joining hands and stomachs. Never had he felt such intense, all-consuming rapture.

As the aftershocks subsided, they laid entwined, coming down from their high. Sakura gazed at Naruto with eyes full of wonder. "That was amazing. I never knew it could feel like that."

He grinned lazily. "Me neither. We'll have to keep practising..." Their lips met in a sweet, sated kiss.

Naruto and Sakura lay grinning like the biggest idiots, basking in the afterglow. She propped up on one elbow to admire his handsome, spent expression.

"You're so cute when you cum, you know that?" Sakura teased, stealing a sloppy kiss that had them both giggling. Naruto drew her close for another, smirking against her lips.

"You're not so bad yourself when you're screaming my name." She slapped his chest in mock outrage, even as her nails traced idle patterns across sun-kissed skin.

That's when Sakura felt it - Naruto had barely softened against her thigh. Eyes widening, she glanced down to see his arousal returning with a vengeance.

"Naruto! Already??" He scratched his head sheepishly. "Heh, it's always like this for me. Probably has something to do with Kurama's chakra."

Sakura's medical curiosity was piqued. "Fascinating. Well then, I suppose we'll have to conduct further...experiments." Her hand wrapped around his thickening girth, stroking slowly.

"For science, of course." Naruto groaned, already growing hard under her ministrations. It seemed their passionate education was far from over.

Sakura gazed up at Naruto with eyes full of adoration and something deeper - a look he'd only dreamed of seeing directed at him. Tracing gentle fingers along whiskered cheeks, she asked softly, "Make love to me, Naruto."

He froze at the weight behind those simple words. Cupping her face tenderly, Naruto searched her eyes as if to confirm this was truly what she wanted. "Are you sure, Sakura? I don't want to ruin this special moment between us."

A loving smile broke across pink lips as she leaned in to kiss him deeply. Pouring all the emotions she'd kept hidden for so long into that searing union of souls.

"I've never been more sure of anything," Sakura replied, resting their foreheads together. "There's no one else I'd rather share this with than you. I love you, baka."

Naruto grinned, eyes bright with unshed tears. "I love you too, Sakura-chan. You're my whole world, ya know?" With that tender confession, he joined their bodies once more, determined to show her with actions what words could not describe.

Naruto positioned himself at Sakura's entrance, trembling with the effort to go slow. She wrapped her legs around his hips and took his face in her hands.

"I'm here. Take your time," Sakura said gently. With her guidance and a deep breath, Naruto began to press inside.

Her folds stretched to take his thick crown, parting in a way that made Sakura gasp. For a split second, she wondered if she'd bitten off more than she could chew. But the fullness was unlike anything before.

Naruto froze, panicked. "Sakura, are you okay? We can stop..." She silenced him with a kiss. "I'm fine, keep going. Just be slow and gentle."

Inch by agonizing inch, he sank deeper, both adjusting to the foreign yet incredible sensation. When he was fully sheathed, they stayed locked in an embrace, panting.

"You okay?" Naruto asked softly, worried he might hurt her. Sakura smiled sweetly, caressing his whiskered cheeks.

"I'm more than okay. Being with you feels amazing, even if it's a little...unfamiliar," she replied. "Now make love to me, my love."

Guiding his hips with gentle hands, Sakura showed Naruto how to move within her velvet heat. Their joined dance started out hesitant and shallow, both adjusting to the new intimacy.

Naruto watched her face for any signs of discomfort as he rocked his hips in slow, shallow strokes. Seeing only pleasure in her eyes spurred him on.

Gradually their rhythm deepened and quickened as bliss overtook any lingering awkwardness. Sakura wrapped her legs around Naruto's waist, pulling him closer with each deep plunge.

"Just like that, Naruto...you're filling me up so good," she breathed, nipping his earlobe. Her encouragement gave him courage to quicken his pace.

Sakura arched her back to take him even deeper, revelling in each slick slide of their joining. Naruto groaned at the way her tight heat gripped him, already feeling close to the edge.

But he held off, determined to bring Sakura over that sweet precipice first. Angling his hips in just the right way, Naruto set upon that tender bundle of nerves with focused dedication.

It didn't take long before Sakura was crying out, inner muscles clenching around Naruto in a vice grip as ripples of ecstasy coursed through her petite frame.

The sight of her unravelling, cheeks flushed and eyes squeezed shut in rapture, undid him. With a guttural moan, Naruto swelled impossibly larger within her, spilling his seed in hot pulses.

They clung to one another, lost in sensation as their climaxes washed over them simultaneously. Sakura shuddered through every aftershock, milking Naruto's cock for every last drop as he twitched inside her.

Breathless kisses were exchanged in the throes' sweet aftermath. "That was perfect, Naruto," Sakura sighed, caressing his whiskered cheek.

He gazed at her with eyes full of wonder and love. "You're perfect. I love you so much." Their lips met tenderly, souls as deeply intertwined as their spent bodies.

Sated but insatiable, Naruto and Sakura lay entwined, kissing softly and trading playful tickles that had them giggling like fools.

Her questing hands discovered Naruto still half-hard against her thigh. "Already? You really are insatiable," Sakura teased, stroking his length languidly.

He groaned, nipping kisses along her jaw. "Only for you, Sakura-chan." She grinned mischievously. "Well then, what do you say we continue...in the shower?"

Naruto needed no further persuading, sweeping Sakura's giggling form into his strong arms. Their passionate duet resumed under the warm spray, hands and lips mapping glistening skin.

Turning her to face the tiles, Naruto pressed against her back, palming her breasts as he nibbled her neck. Sakura pushed back against his rapidly stiffening cock with a sigh.

He'd always considered her face framed by pink hair the prettiest part of her body. But standing behind Sakura under the spray, Naruto realized there was one other feature that was absolutely perfect - her ass.

Plump and round, Sakura's ass filled Naruto's hands perfectly as he groped and massaged the soft mounds, fingers sinking into the yielding flesh.

His growing arousal nudged hotly between her cheeks, while the other caressed her sensitive nub. "You're so fucking beautiful," Naruto groaned, already dizzy with want.

Sakura glanced over her shoulder with a hungry smile, grinding back on his length. "Then fuck me beautiful, baka. Take me right here against the tiles."

Wasting no time, Naruto gripped Sakura's hips and in one smooth thrust sheathed himself to the hilt inside her velvet heat once more.

They both moaned at the exquisite fullness, her tight walls fluttering around his thick length. Setting a deep, steady pace, he pressed into her willing body with long, powerful strokes as steaming water sluiced over their glistening skin.

Sakura met his powerful thrusts with equal fervour, eager for release. The sound of slick flesh smacking together and their mingled cries of bliss echoed off the tiles.

Reaching around, Naruto found her swollen nub and circled it expertly in time with his deep plunges. Within moments, Sakura was crying out, inner walls clenching him in a vice as ecstasy claimed her petite frame.

Reaching around, Naruto found Sakura's swollen nub and circled it gently with each deep plunge, eliciting gasps and moans.

"Just like that, don't stop!" she pleaded, pushing back to meet his powerful strokes. Her slick walls fluttered deliciously around his thick length.

Quickly, Sakura was moaning loudly, clutching the tiles in a death grip as ecstasy claimed her petite frame. Inner muscles spasmed around Naruto in exquisite pulses.

The sight and feel of her unravelling sent him hurtling over the edge. With a guttural groan, Naruto pumped his release deep inside her waiting heat, throbbing pulses joining their shared rapture.

He took her trembling form in strong arms, continuing to thrust languidly through the aftershocks while littering her shoulders with tender kisses.

"You feel so good when you cum for me, Sakura-chan," Naruto sighed contentedly against flushed skin.

Naruto and Sakura emerged from the shower, leaning on each other with sated smiles and limbs like jelly.

"I'm exhausted," Sakura giggled, sharing lingering kisses with her love as they towelled dry. Naruto grinned against her lips. "Me too. But it was totally worth it."

They tumbled into bed, sharing sweet pecks and soft touches as the sun rose outside. Entwining their fingers beneath the sheets, Sakura gazed at Naruto with eyes full of adoration.

"I'm so happy being with you. I don't ever want to stop," she confessed quietly. Naruto nuzzled her neck, inhaling her scent with a contented sigh.

"Me neither. I love you, Sakura-chan." Warm and spent in each other's arms, they soon drifted to sleep, relishing the newfound intimacy and closeness blossoming between them.

The rising sun's rays found Naruto and Sakura curled in his bed, sated smiles etched on slackened features. After many passionate nights entwined, Sakura had decided to stay, filling the once-lonely apartment with her radiant presence.

Pictures of them adorned the walls, her dresses hung beside his jumpsuits in the closet. The scent of her shampoo mingled with his as they shared the shower. Her laughter echoed where once there was silence.

Together they cooked meals and trained, cuddled on the couch for movie marathons. Naruto's apartment had transformed into a home, warm and lively with their love.

As he watched Sakura stir ramen with a hum, Naruto knew he'd never feel bored or alone again. Her light had chased away shadows, filling every corner of his heart with joy.