I woke up the next morning in Sasuke's arms. He had me in a warm embrace as I slept on top of his chest. His head rested on top of mine, and the sounds of his light snores echoed in my ear. I smiled happily to myself as I dug my face deeper into his chest. I'm happy...I'm very happy...

suddenly, the weight from his arm began so shift and his snores disappeared. He slowly released the embrace as he shifted his body to fix his position. I quickly removed myself from his chest, sat up, and smiled towards the one I love.

"Mornin'!"

His usual frown slowly turned into a soft smile and his hands slowly went to touch my cheek. "Your smile's back..." he whispered while gazing at me with loving eyes.

Butterflies fluttered through my stomach as my cheeks warmed up. "Ye-yeah-! I mean--I'm happy now, ya know...?" I replied nervously while staring at the ground and scratching my head.

He stood up from the couch with a chuckle before making his way to the kitchen to start on breakfast. "What do you want to eat?" He asked as he set up the stove and took out tools to cook.

"How about some ram-"

"No."

"But you asked me-!"

"I'm not going to keep making you ramen, idiot!"

"Huh?! Then don't ask me what I want to eat!"

We began to bicker again as always until he began to laugh.

"Wh-what's so funny?!" I asked feeling embarrassed.

"...No matter what may happen, you're always yourself...You never try to act like someone you're not...That's why I lo-" He then stopped midway through his sentence as he looked at the ground.

My jaw dropped in disbelief from what he almost said. Was he about to say he loved me? Why did he stop?!

"Idiot, why're you looking at me like that?" He asked as he crossed his arms.

"You were about to say-!"

"That you're an idiot?" he asked, interrupting me.

"No, stupid! You were about to say you lov-!"

He cleared his throat loudly, interrupting me again. "Sorry, I couldn't hear you."

I frowned in annoyance at his childish behavior. "I was saying that you were about to say you loved-" Before I could finish again, Sasuke had purposely dropped the pan on the floor to interrupt me. 

"What was that?" he asked with an attitude and a satisfied smirk.

I clicked my tongue in frustration, giving up on calling him out. "Ugh! You're such a jerk!" I yelled as I sank into the couch and quickly laid down across it. I closed my eyes in frustration, sighing as loud as I could to bother Sasuke. Stupid Sasuke...why didn't he say he loved me...?

I then began to groan loudly, annoying him as revenge. 

"Shut up before I make you eat vegetables for breakfast."

"Tch." I pouted angrily, yelling out: "I hate you Sasuke!"

I heard him chuckle as the sound of sizzling bacon hit the pan. "Whatever you say, Naruko."

I blushed at the tone of his voice and dug my head into the sofa. Stupid jerk...

***

"I'm heading out!" I shouted as I placed my sandals on.

Sasuke quickly removed his apron and began to make his way to meet me at the door. "Where are you going?"

"Out," I replied blandly as I fixed my hair before opening the door.

He sucked on his teeth as he looked at me annoyed.

"What? It's not like you need to know everything about my life," I said as I crossed my arms at his attitude.

"But we're...aren't we...? Ugh!" He began to scratch the back of his head nervously as he looked at the ground with a pink face.

I rolled my eyes with a chuckle at his childish outburst as I opened the door. "Technically we're not a couple yet. You never asked me to be your girlfriend, you can't even say you love me, and we haven't even kissed yet," I listed with a matter-of-fact tone of voice.

He shook at my comment about saying he loved me. His face turned red and he couldn't look me in the eye. "Well...we did kiss that one time a few years ago..." he said shyly.

"That doesn't count, dummy," I said with a sigh. Is it really that hard to say 'I love you?' I mean, I already said it so he should have no problem saying it, right?

I sighed sadly as I went to open the door. I was about to walk out when Sasuke quickly pulled me back into the apartment and closed the door behind me. He had me pinned against the door: his arms holding mine down against the door, and his body hovering over mine.

He then began to lower his face to reach mine, his lips approached me slowly.

Wait, what?!

I shut my eyes fearfully as I pushed him away. "W-what the hell are you doing?! This is--It's too sudden!"

He looked at me angrily as he crossed his arms. "What do you mean too sudden? Our first kiss was more sudden then this, you idiot. Or do you not remember?"

I felt myself shiver in embarrassment from that kiss in our academy days. "I told you that one didn't count because it was an accident!"

"Okay, then let's do it again, but not as an accident," he said losing patience.

"No! It's not the right moment yet!" I retorted.

"You're an actual idiot!"

"Shut up! I'm just a hopeless romantic, and I want a special, non-accidental, first kiss!"

"It can't be a first kiss if you've already had it before--and it was with me!" 

We continued to stare at each other in anger, but then his expression changed to his usual expressionless, cold stare. "Just leave."

Is he really upset...?

"Are seriously upset at the fact that I don't want to kiss you?" I asked annoyed.

He remained quiet as he turned around, avoiding my gaze.

"Sasuke, you can't even say you love me and you want to kiss me. How do you think that makes me feel?"

"I said I liked you."

"And I said I loved you," I replied sharply.

I continued to look at him with a bothered look as he faced the ground in shame.

"Whatever, I'm leaving. Let me know when you're ready to actually love me, and then I'll think about kissing you." I slammed the door behind me angrily, walking away in hope that some time apart will fix all of this.

***

I was on my way to meet Sakura when I couldn't stop thinking about how I left things with Sasuke. We actually fought again...Maybe I should have just kissed him... But I want our first kiss to be romantic...Is that really too much to ask?!

I sighed sadly as I felt my heart beat to the sound of guilt. We're not even a couple, so he shouldn't have been so upset in my opinion. He can't even say he loves me, so he has no right to be angry!

I continued to run the scenario through my head until I ran into Sakura.

"Watch where you're--Naruko?!"

"Sakura-chan~! I need your advice!" I whined as I hugged her.

"Ugh, Naruko, get off me!"

She quickly pulled me off of her and sighed as she fixed her clothing. "Alright, let's talk at the park."

***

We sat on the park swings, rocking ourselves lightly as we spoke.

"Wait, so you and Sasuke are actually together now?!" She yelled completely in shock.

"N-no! I mean...kinda...? I just wanted to tell you first because...you know... you're in love with him too..."

She sighed sadly as she placed her hand over her heart. "No, it's okay...I always knew you guys were meant to be, so I'm not really shocked or anything...I'm just glad that you're happy, Naruko."

She gave me a warm smile, and the weight that was in my chest lifted from the reassurance of her words. "Thank you Sakura-chan..."

She nodded happily before she started to swing gracefully on the swing. "So anyway! I think I have some solutions to your problem," she shouted happily.

"Really?!" I yelled excitedly.

"Mhm!" She then quickly stopped swinging and allowed the swing to slow down on its own. "So the problem right now is that you want to have a special first kiss, and Sasuke, like the male he is, just wants to kiss. What a typical guy, and to think I had liked him for so long~" she said with a sigh.

She quickly hopped off the swing and crossed her arms seriously. "Basically, all you have to do is talk to him. Tell him how you're feeling. He'll understand if he truly loves you."

"Yeah, but he can't even say he loves me, so how do I know he really loves me?"

Sakura sighed as she face-palmed herself. "Naruko, you sound like such an idiot...If he's not ready to say it, don't force him. He's not the type of guy that can just say his feelings upfront. That takes time. Besides, you should trust that he loves you even when he can't say it yet."

My eyes widened at the truth of her words. Ugh, I'm such an idiot!

I quickly hopped off the swing and ran to hug her. "Thank you Sakura-chan!"

"Of course! And Naruko, one more thing...Normal couples don't even say I love till at least three or more months into the relationship...I think you're jumping the gun a little..."

I shook my head in disagreement. "Sasuke and I aren't just any normal couples...We both have loved each other for so long, and I think it's important to just say it now, then to let another 5 years go by. Thanks for being concerned though, Sakura-chan~"

She giggled as we hugged. "You're right. You guys aren't a normal couple but the stupidest couple. Who the hell takes 5 years to realize they love someone?" 

I released the hug with a laugh. "You're right, haha!"

She nogged my shoulder with a smile. "Hurry up, Sasuke's waiting."

I nodded my head then turned away to find Sasuke.

***

Sakura P.O.V

As I watched Naruko run away, I felt my blood boil.

Stupid ass bitch...I can't believe they're actually together now...whatever, that's fine. I just need to find a way to break them up...

As I was lost in thought, I suddenly noticed Hinata walking by. She seemed to be in pain as she covered her mouth with a napkin.

What's up with her?

Suddenly, she collapsed to the ground. I quickly ran to help her. "Hinata! Are you okay?!" I shouted in concern for my friend.

"Sa-sakura...I-" in moments she started to vomit.

I began to rub her back as she continued to puke up her breakfast. Then, a thought rushed threw my mind.

"How long have you been feeling this way, Hinata?" I asked with a concerned voice.

"About a week now..." she mumbled as she wiped her mouth.

My eyebrow shot up and the demon inside me began to form a conclusion and a plan.

"Wait...are you pregnant, Hinata?" I asked as shocked as possible.

Her eyes widened as she held her belly. "Do you think I could be pregnant...?"

I smirked sinisterly as I thought of the most ingenious plan. "I don't know for sure, but let's get you tested," I said as I helped her up.

As we made our way to the drug store, I couldn't help but allow the demon within me to take control. I knew how I was going to break them up, and this plan would be their undoing.

When one door closes...another door opens...