Yahoo for vacation!! It was nice to have some time away from everything.

Chapter 5: Forgiveness, Intensity, and Happiness

Sharingan eyes fluttered open as Sasuke awoke. It was cold. Sasuke glanced around. Great... he was in the Leaf Village Hospital. Which room he didn't know, but probably one close to security.

Sasuke grumbled as he shifted on his side. He found himself staring at Naruto, directly in his face...

He almost killed him. Sasuke let out a small noise indicating his surprise. Naruto just kept grinning, and Sasuke stared at him. Naruto had almost singlehandedly botched his attack of the leaf village. It seemed that Naruto was growing stronger still. The demon inside his former friend... it was unbelievable.

Sasuke glared into Naruto's eyes as Naruto sat there. Suddenly, his former friend was serious. "You're staying this time, Sasuke," ordered Naruto, "You can't keep doing this to Sakura... to everyone."

Sasuke frowned. "I don't take orders from you, Naruto," said Sasuke, "go away." Naruto got up, and glared daggers at Sasuke. Without another word, Naruto left.

However, Sasuke did not get peace, for Naruto was instantly replaced with Sakura. She had a stern look on her face, just as serious as Naruto's. "Don't try to run," she said firmly, "if you even try to walk, the chakra we implanted into your legs will snap your bones like twigs. You're not going anywhere... Sasuke."

Sakura turned, and walked out of the room. It was only once she was gone that tears crossed her eyes, and she began to cry...

Sasuke lay there. They'd known he was going to try to run. Damn them! The same village that had killed his family, his brother, and his happiness was now about to steal his freedom. Damn it all! Sasuke averted his gaze to the window. Karin would no doubt be happy to see him so immobilized. Likely, she would see it as an opportunity to fuck him. He'd snap the little bitch's neck if she tried such a stupid thing. There was no room for sex, or love, when there was revenge to be had.

But, Sasuke remembered, he'd thanked sakura just before falling unconscious. For what, though? In the past three years, the girl have tried to beat him to a pulp, and avert his dreams. She'd also professed her love for him on more than one occassion in their lifetime. Sasuke sighed. Maybe he should after all...

Brown eyes snapped open as Tayuya awoke. It was warm. More specifically, whoever she was snuggled against, naked, was warm. And comfortable. Wait, naked??

Tayuya had to surpress a shout as she jumped out of bed and stared at the silver haired man who she had just startled awake. That was when it came back to her. He'd saved her. She'd been weary. He'd invited her into his home. She'd suspected his intent. He'd let her take a shower. She'd been somewhat greatful. He'd respected her dignity. She'd came onto him. And then they'd made love to each other.

Now he was wondering what was wrong, and she was wondering why he was still there. Of course, the answer was obvious. He'd kept his promise.

And now they both needed a shower.

Tayuya didn't get dressed as she walked into the bathroom. Lithak couldn't help but to watch her ass as she walked away. Suddenly, she turned. "Come on, you oaf. You've already seen it all, we might as well shower together to save time. Just get up. And try not to poke me too much, if you catch drift," she said.

Tayuya turned. Christ, one day, and she was already acting all friendly. But damn it all, she'd already fallen. Like a god-fucking-damn damsel in distress, she'd falling right onto him... literally. And the wierdest part of all was that he was still acting like a gentlemen.

Her mind returned to that time with Sakon and Ukon. She'd known they'd been lusting after her for a long time. They'd wanted to stick it in, and she had gone with it, for a couple of reasons. First, and most prevalently, she had some strange hope that the pair would actually be nice, gentle, and loving. Her bleeding orafices afterwards said otherwise. Secondly, and one she wouldn't even admit to Lithak, was that she was getting so damn tired of fingering herself for pleasure. Even after advancing into her cursed seal to heighten the experience, she'd never been able to get pleasure from anything. And, of course, the way they'd manhandled her, she hadn't 'gotten hers' then either.

But the previous day, she'd orgasmed harder than any time she'd ever done herself. It'd been wonderful. And damn the world if she wouldn't do it with Lithak again. And next time, she'd do it better.

Then she realized that Lithak wasn't following her into the shower yet. Tayuya sighed. "Come on, you moron," she said in a way that only he'd understand she was kidding, "you'd better get in here now, if you ever want any of... this again." She bent over and spanked herself as she stressed the word.

Lithak averted his gaze. What would she think of him if he pulled back the covers and revealed he was already aroused? Slowly, he pulled them off. As he expected, he was rewarded with a response. Unfortunately for him, it was just the kind to further his arousal.

"Come on, big man," said Tayuya in a sexy voice that was completely out of her normal character, "let me take care of that so we can shower in peace." Tayuya slid a finger into her mouth suggestively as she walked over, and pulled Lithak into the room.

"You'd better return the favor later on, or I'll bite it off," she threatened, licking the head of his penis, before suddenly taking the entire thing into her mouth, and bobbing her head back and forth...

The blue eyes of a Jinchuuriki opened as white light filled his vision. He could feel body heat against his side. He glanced towards it's source. Hinata was pressed tightly against his side. a nurse walked in. Upon seeing that he was awake, she gave a warm smile. "She's been by your side since you were brought in. We told her not to snuggle you, but she wouldn't listen, and she freaked out whenever anyone tried to take her hand to show her out.

Naruto nodded, and rubbed Hinata's back. "She's been through a lot. I'm... all she has left," mumbled Naruto. He sighed. Why had he been so reckless? What if he'd died. He definately wouldn't die. He wouldn't do that to her. "I love you, Hinata..." he whispered to himself, kissing her forehead.

However, what Naruto was unaware of was that Hinata was awake. She smiled slightly in his chest as he kissed her. She wondered if Naruto had had sex yet. She was scared now. What if... Naruto dumped her for not putting out for long time? Hinata shook off the thought. No... her Naruto wouldn't abandon her...

Suddenly, she heard him speak again. "Umm.. what happened? Well, that's kinda private, but... let's just say... she got hurt, if you will. And now it's my job to help her... I love her, Nurse-lady. And after what happened to her... I could care less about whether or not she's giving up herself to me."

Suddenly, everything was quiet. "Naruto.." muttered Hinata, "you... I'll give it to you.. eventually... don't worry." Naruto smiled. "I don't care..."

Sasuke lay silently on his bed. The sheets felt strained against his skin, as though they were holding him back. Suddenly, Sakura walked in. "The ANBU have asked me to interrogate you..." she said, putting on her fake act again. Even without his advanced sharingan vision, Sasuke could see the redness in her eyes.

"I'll never rejoin the village. Even if you force me to stay here... I'll still just act as a mercenary," Sasuke said boldly. Sakura surpressed a sob. "Sasuke..." she muttered, tears forming in her eyes, as he hands moved to her chest, clutching the top button.

"If you try to use your body to interrogate me, I will never forgive you, Sakura..." breathed Sasuke, glancing over at Sakura. "I..." she whispered, "I'm not... I want to go with you, Sasuke."

Sasuke didn't look back at her. "No you don't," he said, "Sakura... you don't want the life I lead." "Then stop leading it," she shouted, crying openly, "You don't have to avenge your brother. You know we'd never hurt your clan..."

Sasuke was surprised at this sudden declaration. "Sakura... it's not about you. It's those Kami damned elders..." he said. "Besides... I'll be thrown in jail." Sakura shook her head. "I've already asked Lady Tsunade to put you on probation. You'll be asked to do meaningless jobs for a while... But... Sasuke... If you leave again, it'll break my heart."

Sasuke looked at Sakura. He glared deep into her eyes. And for the first time in a long time, he felt pity for the girl. Suddenly, his Mangekyou Sharingan activated. "Sakura..." he mumbled, "enter Tsukuyomi... for the next 24 hours, you will experience the happy life we could have lived."

Her frown instantly turned into a smile, as Tsukuyomi activated, and, in a moment that seemed like a day to her, she experienced happiness.

"Sakura, you can stay with me tonight..." Sasuke said softly, "You are the only bond that I will re-tie..." But she was already asleep... Sasuke smiled. Maybe he could make an exception...

Tayuya yawned as she rolled off the couch. "Lithak, you little pussy-fucker," she said with a smirk. Anyone could tell that she was just messing with him, "Get up. You need to join me in the shower."

After being rescued by Lithak, Tayuya had returned to her normal self. Sure, she was all lovey-dovey around Lithak, but that side of her was JUST for him. Anyone else would not get such a nice treatment. Especially that bitch with the fan.

Tayuya stood, and looked at Lithak again. "Come on, get the hell up," she mumbled, kicking his side as she walked towards the shower...

Naruto sat quietly on the edge of the bed. He'd already healed, and Hinata was sleeping. He'd been sleeping for a while, and he had just managed to get out of her grasp. She'd gotten her voice back... but he knew that she'd been scared.

That's why he'd sent out a Shadow clone on a short errand. He had given the clone an order that was sure to make everyone but the Hyuuga happy.

Hinata's eyes fluttered open, and she stared at Naruto's back. He turned back, and looked at her. "Hinata..." he whispered, pulling her close.

"Sorry to interrupt the moment, but I'm afraid that you have some of our property in your arms," came a voice from the door, "and now we can hold you responsible as well. Not only have you harbored a fugitive, but you've also assaulted the head of our clan, and sent him into a coma. Now, you will both come into our custody." Suddenly, both men were brushed aside by Tsunade. "Hinata, I have here the forms that you need to sign," she said, "Naruto has projected an offer that you need to sign these to accept."

Naruto smiled as Hinata shifted uncomfortably. Much as she'd recovered, she couldn't speak in the company of these Hyuuga members. "Exactly what offer is this, Tsunade??" questioned an elder member. Tsunade beamed, and turned to the Hyuuga, shoving the papers in his face. "This is a..." the Hyuuga mumbled.

Naruto pulled Hinata closer. "That's right, Byoki, with these papers signed, Hinata will no longer be Hinata Hyuuga. Her name will be changed to-" Tsunade was suddenly cut off by dissapproving noises among the Hyuuga. Naruto leaned into Hinata, and put his mouth against her ear. "Will you marry me...?" he whispered.

Hinata's eyes widened as she felt his hot breath against her ear. "Yes"

"Congratulations, Hinata Uzumaki"