Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Past Midnight ❯ Wish ( Chapter 8 )

A/N: Sorry for not updating sooner, I have been extremely busy with school. Its been a while since I last updated. Sorry for the wait guys. Anyways, I would like to tell everyone that the previous chapter was revised and I advise you to reread it. There are a couple of hints that should be read if you're still beating your head trying to figure out who's the father and whatnot.

 

This chapter contains more SasuSaku love! I just couldn't help it; I needed to write it.

 

Enjoy!

 

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The dazzling little smile that played on her lips was mesmerizing. Brilliant emerald eyes danced with so much happiness at just the mere touch of his warm hand as fingers interlocked clumsily. Ruby, plump lips puckered out childishly as she waited for her goodnight kiss and the little giggle that followed was enough to drive him over the edge as he crushed his mouth desperately onto hers. She pulled back immediately almost laughing at his irritated expression of wanting more and tip toed to peck him tenderly on the cheek.

 

Sasuke stopped glaring at Sakura and gave her a lopsided grin that had her giving him another quick peck to his other naked cheek. She pulled back again when she felt his arms secretly trying to wrap around her waist, and she quickly slapped his eager hand away that was also trying to pinch her.

 

“Goodnight,” Sakura whispered as she leaned against the door. Sasuke merely watched her, drinking in her form as she nervously stood. She knew what he was thinking; his intense gaze said it all. He walked closer, planted his arms on the surface of the door, hands on either sides of her head, effectively trapping her in his little cage. He dipped his head to capture her soft lips.

 

Planting her small hands on his chest she pushed him away gently as she squeaked, “Mou, Sasuke-kun! It's already past midnight and I need my sleep. We have training tomorrow and Kakashi-sen—”

 

He silenced her with a soft, breathless kiss, “We won't be late, I promise.”

 

“That's what you said last time and Kakashi-sensei had us running extra laps around town!” she huffed.

 

He chuckled softly as he nuzzled her neck making her shiver in pleasure, “Mosquito bite, huh?”

 

“Sh-shut-up!” she pulled his hair as his chuckles engulfed his body once again. His hand traveled to the doorknob, twisting it and frowning slightly when he found it unlocked, he gently pushed it open while still having Sakura trapped within his arms.

 

“Sasuke-kun,” her face flamed a cherry red, “you're not being fair!”

 

“How so?” he quirked a brow at her.

 

“You…you're,” he inhaled her scent, nuzzling her neck with his nose, “…you're cheating,” she whined as she felt opened mouth kisses burning her flesh.

 

“I thought you would have learned that by now,” he smirked at her.

 

She made a slight noise between an annoyed and happy grunt in the back of her throat and with a defeated sigh she wrapped her arms around his neck bringing his face closer to hers.

 

“This better be quick,” she pouted at his smug expression, “or else…”

 

“Or else, what?” he pressed arrogantly.

 

She nibbled his earlobe, warm breath brushing against his slightly heated skin, “Or else I might have to tell your fan-girls about your weird little fetish…”

 

He bit down on her shoulder initiating a fevered gasp, “Try me, Pinky.”

 

She giggled.

 

The rising sun peaked through the cracks of the blinds, lighting the dark, cold room. The constant chirps from the birds outside that were perched on the tree next to the window of his room were enough to wake Sasuke up from his pleasant dream of Sakura. A small smile lit his features just thinking about her and the smile grew even bigger remembering the way she writhed beneath him in pleasure the night before. It had been too long since he was able to enjoy her company and he was glad that some of the guilt was slowly fading away with just her soft touch.

 

Sasuke rolled over as his hand reached out and searched for the warmth of her body on the bed. He frowned when his hand did not come into any contact with her and he immediately shot out of bed only to be disappointed by the empty spot next to him.

 

“Sakura…”

 

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The bright morning sun was painfully burning her irises even as she had her eyelids covering her delicate eyes. She sighed and slowly brought her hand up to her face to shield the sun's hot rays from burning her. She was still feeling a little uneasy by the whole string of events that occurred yesterday, yet the voice in her head whispered somberly that she was only feeling guilty for leaving Sasuke behind before he even had the chance to wake up.

 

She shook her head as if mentally removing the little voice that insisted she go back to his house and slip under the covers next to him as if nothing ever happened. But that was out of the question since nothing could ever be the same like it used to be and she could no longer pretend as well as she used to like when she was still a child.

 

She sighed again and plopped down on the grass letting her body rest against the soft earth. She let her arms fall down across her face mindful about letting her fragile eyes rest behind the shadows of her sleeves. The peaceful surroundings engulfed her into a sort of comfort zone letting her troubled mind to ease and slowly drift into sleep.

 

The soft steps coming towards her did not go unnoticed.

 

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Sasuke spent a good hour searching for her throughout the village. He searched all of the spots they shared together, her favorite places, and even the graveyard where her parents were resting peacefully, but he had yet to find her. It was irritating him to no end that he had let himself to believe that she would have forgiven him even after all the crap he put her through. He was hoping and wishing he'd wake up next to her in the morning just like they used to when they were younger, but alas some things will never be the same, even with an apology.

 

He felt his heart crack into many pieces, the sound of breaking echoing in his mind as he picked up speed towards the forest, it was the last place he had yet to check for any signs of her and for some reason he had a feeling she might be there probably regretting about last night.

 

Ten minutes later and deep within the forest he found her sprawled on the ground sleeping peacefully with her arms over her face. He walked closer, each step taken cautiously as he tried his best to be silent so as not to wake her from her peaceful slumber.

 

“What do you want?” her quiet voice cut through him as he came closer. He halted, embarrassed that he thought she was fast asleep and that his mind kept torturing him with images of her. She moved her head to the side bringing her arms off her face and resting them on her abdomen as she held Sasuke's gaze.

 

“I was worried,” he wet his lips feeling a sudden dryness come across his face. She scoffed at his answer and turned her body away from him, resting on her side as her back faced him. He laid next her and turned to his side so that her back was against his chest and wrapped his arms around her, feeling her stiffen at the sudden contact, and slowly, very slowly pulled her closer to his body as he nuzzled her hair with his face.

 

“Sakura,” he whispered into her hair, suddenly feeling afraid that if he said anything else besides her name she would disappear, “Sakura…”

 

“Why can't you leave me be?” her question cold and unforgiving held a desperate tone to it. She was afraid, afraid like the little lost girl that she was inside. She did not want to be hurt again; she had enough of hurting for a lifetime. And she did not want to experience the pain again of any more of his cowardly departures…she did not think she could handle anymore of his departures.

 

She did not want him near and she did not need him, Sakura reasoned with herself, over and over again until it seemed a headache would soon crash through her troubled mind. Yet the little desperate voice kept whimpering to her to just forget about the past and live for the future. His arms were trembling around her small frame as he held her close and the way he whispered her name was begging her to go back home with him. The little voice inside her head also begged along with his quiet, desperate whispers.

 

He carefully shifted his body over her, holding her hands above her head as he clumsily intertwined his fingers with hers in a complex web. He moved closer, trying to catch her soft lips but held back when she leaned deeper into the ground trying to avoid his warm breath on her face.

 

“Do…do you remember the night when you asked me about,” he took a shaky breath, “about wishing for anything I ever wanted in life…any wish I could make in the whole world?”

 

“If you could wish for anything in the world what would you wish for?”

 

“Stop it,” her eyes snapped open to glare up at him.

 

He continued, ignoring her deadly glare, “…That if I could wish for anything in the world what would it be, remember?” he whispered painfully in her ear.

 

“I said stop it, Sasuke!” she trashed wildly against his hold, twisting and jerking away from him but to no avail, his grip was not loosening and the more she moved around the more he tightened his grip around her desperately.

 

“I never did give you an answer…I,” he swallowed hard, “…I would wish—”

 

She interrupted him, “I DON'T CARE! I DON'T CARE!” He narrowed his eyes when she screamed at the top of her lungs.

 

“I…don't…” Sakura whimpered, trembling beneath him as she felt wet trails of tears run down her cheeks, “…care…”

 

Sasuke squeezed her hands softly in reassurance as she cried silently. He watched as the glistering tears slowly made their way down her face leaving behind red stained trails. He leaned forward until their foreheads touched and kissed her softly. She responded heartily, forgetting about her problems when he began tracing her jaw with a cluster of butterfly kisses, his hands left their tight grip around her to move expertly across her body.

 

She immediately leaned into his touch, almost sighing in relief as he quickly undid her obi, letting his hands gently push the kimono off her shoulders where he kissed the exposed skin before biting down softly. She gasped, arching into him as she felt that same tingling sensation from the night before.

 

It was happening again and this time she did not have any second thoughts about it.

 

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The sweat on their bodies was slowly drying, breath uneven and rough between kisses, muffled moans on skin and mouths. Sasuke slowly lowered himself onto the ground; wrapping his arms around Sakura's petite body he pulled her close. He buried his face in her hair, smelling the unique scent that was her, a mixture of cherry blossoms and strawberries. He had always teased her about her fragrance when they were younger. She had an odd obsession with strawberries as he had with tomatoes and on many occasions he had caught her gulfing down a basket of strawberries.

 

“You know,” he smiled at her embarrassed self as she tried to hide the basket of strawberries behind her back, which was unsuccessful since he was wiping the juice off her lips with his thumb, “I never really thought about it, but at least I know the reason behind why your hair is so pink.”

 

Sasuke felt her shiver in his embrace and immediately started to rub her bare arms up and down for warmth. She in turn hummed at his thoughtfulness and leaned closer into his arms wanting nothing more than to feel his warmth surround her being. She pressed her face against his chest where she heard his heart beating rapidly.

 

Sighing in utter exhaustion she murmured against his skin, “It won't be the same…”

 

“Aa,” he tightened his arms around her, “I know.”

 

She shifted in his arms, sitting up she patted the ground around looking for her clothes. Sasuke merely watched her as he laid on the grass, his eyes trailed all over her bare body before finally stopping at her chest where he openly stared at her breasts. He felt cool fingers hook under his chin and jerk his head up where he found Sakura glaring at him. He coughed into his hand, a tint of red spreading over his cheeks, and muttered an apology; she just shook her head.

 

She turned around and pulled her hair up, “Help me tie my obi.”

 

“Aa,” he sat up and proceeded to tie the silky fabric in a simple bow. When he finished he kissed her gently on the cheek before letting his kisses trail further down her neck.

 

“Sasuke,” she whimpered suddenly feeling that same tingling sensation again, “I'm hungry…”

 

“Mmm?”

 

He quickly put his clothes on as Sakura sat watching the sky, when he finished he stood up and offered her his hand, which she accepted gratefully. Their walk into town was quiet, neither knew what to say, Sasuke feeling awkward at starting conversations kept his mouth shut and Sakura feeling a little melancholy about the change of events decided to keep quiet. As they walked side by side they received many disbelieving stares and hushed whispers from the villagers. Sasuke not being much of a people person was able to ignore everyone, but Sakura tried her best to keep her emotions in check as she heard the silent whispers about her miscarriage. Sasuke noticing the sudden change in Sakura grabbed her hand and gently squeezed it before intertwining their fingers together. She looked up and smiled sweetly at him before looking back down to the road.

 

They were stopped by a screeching blond, “SAKURA! SASUKE-KUN!”

 

The figure ran towards them, jumped and latched herself onto Sakura who was taken back by surprise by the sudden contact, “You're home!! I can't believe it! I missed you so much forehead-girl!!!”

 

Sakura awkwardly patted a sobbing Ino on the back, “I missed you too, Ino.”

 

“Really?” the blond asked hopefully. Sakura shook her head in amusement and replied softly, “Really.”

 

Ino smiled and hugged her again before swerving around and crushing Sasuke in a deathly hug, “Sasuke-kun! It's good to see your pretty face again.”

 

“…Pretty face?” he glared daggers at her, which she seemed oblivious to.

 

Sakura giggled quietly behind her hand as Sasuke unlatched Ino from his body and wrapped a comforting arm around Sakura's waist. Sakura, still feeling a little uncomfortable with Sasuke's sudden display of affection, tried her best to hide her discomfort from Ino. The last thing she needed was Ino berating her about her innocence being taken granted by a man. Sakura smiled, remembering the day when she told Ino about the pregnancy and how she ended up being scolded for hours by a fuming blond, which oddly enough reminded Sakura of her mother. Ino had demanded who the father was, like a crazy, over protected sister, and Sakura would have succumbed into telling her the truth if it were not for Neji coming in and claiming the child as his.

 

“Come on, you two!” Ino looped her arms through Sasuke's strong arm and Sakura's thin arm, “We're having a picnic!”

 

“Huh?” Sakura watched as the blurry image of sunny blond and deep purple drag her down the streets along with a grumpy Sasuke.

 

“Yes a picnic,” Ino grinned, “I bumped into Naruto yesterday and he suggested we have a get together today. He was with Kakashi-senpai, who by the way seemed a bit upset about something, which I think was probably because of the sudden disappearance of Mr. Hotpants here and you, my dear. Anyways, he told me you were back and I didn't believe him because,” she stopped to think, “…Because I didn't want to get my hopes too high. The whole ordeal about you being missing and all was…well…depressing and I didn't want to think anymore of it.”

 

Sakura nodded as Ino continued with her chatting, “Although you should have seen the look on Kakashi-senpai's face.”

 

“Why?”

 

“He looked like a kicked puppy. He was so heartbroken when he found out from Naruto that you had walked out of the Hokage's office before he even had the chance to see you,” she giggled.

 

“Oh,” Sakura whispered.

 

Sasuke and Sakura were dragged until they reached the fields, where many flowers bloomed and swayed with the warm wind. Off into the distance Sasuke noticed Naruto and Kakashi speaking under a tree while most of their friends sat on a red-checkered cloth. When they arrived they all greeted Sakura with crushing hugs and loud popping kisses, which she had to refrain herself from jerking away from the close proximity. Kakashi lazily walked towards her, wrapped his arms around her small frame and held her close. The way his arms trembled around her was enough to let her know how much he missed her without any words spoken.

 

Kakashi broke the long hug when he heard an irritated cough beside him, “Kakashi,” Sasuke greeted him with a fixed glare as he watched his former teacher's arms still wrapped around the smiling Sakura.

 

“Sasuke,” he replied smiling behind his mask as he watched the young man give him the evil eye.

 

They all sat down and enjoyed their little meeting under the bright afternoon sky, eating, talking, and joking as if they were never separated so many years ago. And as the time quickly fled one by one began to excuse themselves from the picnic to go back to work. Ino was the last to leave along with her lazy boyfriend, who she dragged away happily from the scene.

 

“So, where were you two hiding this morning?” Naruto oh so causally asked behind his cup of sake while Kakashi nodded his head along.

 

Sasuke shrugged nonchalantly, “Nowhere.”

 

“I see,” commented the blond man as he rubbed his chin thoughtfully, eyes squinting.

 

Kakashi watched from the corner of his eye as Sakura fumbled with her fourth cup of sake. He shook his head and went back to his beloved orange book. Sighing, he quickly flicked the book closed and neatly placed it back into his pouch as Sasuke and Naruto began quarreling about who knows what.

 

“You two are a pain,” he told the young, angry men who stood glaring at each other, “In the ass…”

 

Not far away, in the forest, a shadow loomed dangerously with stealth watching the young pink haired woman through heavy lidded eyes. He flipped the flap of his coat over his shoulder exposing his well-built body clad in only fishnet and rested his hand on the hilt of his katana. He walked quietly towards her and her unsuspecting companions.

 

Sakura felt a shiver run down her spine for some unknown reason and Sasuke seeing this rubbed her back soothingly which left Naruto and Kakashi to stare in awe.

 

“What?” he asked partly in confusion and irritation.

 

Sakura reached behind her back and grabbed his hand, setting it on his lap and gently squeezed it before letting her hands wringed nervously inside the sleeves of her kimono.

 

“Sakura-chan, what's wrong?” Naruto asked worriedly. She shook her head and politely whispered for another cup of sake. Sasuke merely raised a brow, but said nothing. If she wanted to talk, she would talk.

 

A snap of a twig caused the men to whip their heads around towards the sound. Sakura gripped her cup tightly in her small, scarred hands, which trembled in uncontrollable fear.

 

The figure stepped out of his hiding and calmly spoke, “Sakura.”

 

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A/N: One more chapter to go. Yep, it's almost done!

 

Today is my birthday, yay!