Sneak Peek from the Sequel Hearts Obsession

"Thanks," Yusei said with a small smile. "I'll see you later ok?"

Miko nodded as she gently pushed him away. "Just try to stay out of trouble, you hear?"

He grinned from ear to ear. "Why, what have you heard?"

"More than you wanted me to I'm sure!" She teased as she reached out to tweak his nose. "And don't be late for dinner; your father will be coming home tonight."

He waved goodbye as he ran off down the street towards his friends. She shook her head in exasperation. He was a good boy, but had too much of her spirit. He may look just like his father but other than that they were nothing alike. She shouldered her grocery bags as she turned down the opposite street on her way home. The street lights turned on and the night air felt nice and cool. Everything was quiet and still. It felt so good to be out and about and she was excited to make Itachi his favorite dinner. He had been gone so long on this latest mission and she was eager to celebrate. His position as ANBU Captain kept him just as busy as it did when they were teenagers, but it made him happy so in turn she was happy as well.

As she turned the corner she felt a strange chill run up her spine. She looked warily around the empty street, trying to figure out what was wrong with the formerly serene setting. Then she realized why. It was something in the air.

She recognized the scent. It had been years since she last encountered it, but it was unmistakable. And right behind her. Before she could turn around, she was grabbed from behind and pulled into the dark alley. She closed her eyes tightly, afraid to open them.

A deep chuckle sounded close to her ear. "Oh come on, open those eyes. What are you afraid of?"

She flinched. "Go away Sasuke-kun!"

"What kind of welcome is that after all these years?" He countered softly.

"I won't let you hypnotize me again!" She growled.

He laughed. "Oh give me a break! I'm not about to do something that juvenile. Give me some credit."

She opened her eyes hesitantly and he smiled down at her. It was so bizarre to see him after all these years. He looked like an adult, but then again he was nearly thirty. He had changed in appearance; grown out his hair and had a few scars on his face. But the look in his eye never changed. It was the look of superior confidence.

"There now, isn't that better?" He teased as he folded his arms across his broad chest. "So, how have you been?" He looked her up and down curiously. "I swear you haven't changed a bit. You look exactly the same."

She blinked in confusion and felt the tight knot in her stomach slowly unwind. He seemed friendly enough, maybe this was just a visit. But she was still wary, she made the mistake of trusting him once and he abused it. Would this time be any different? "What are you doing here?"

"I was in the neighborhood and wanted to say hello," he said with a grin. "So how are things?"

She ran a hand through her hair, a nervous habit she had acquired over the years. "I-I'm just fine. Things are going well. Itachi is-"

Her voice faltered as he narrowed his eyes contemptuously. "I wasn't asking about him. I was asking about you."

"I'm just fine," she said softly.

"So you said," he said evenly. "But go on."

"There really isn't much to tell," she said as she shifted her feet uncomfortably. How could he act like nothing had happened? "I'm a stay at home mom while Yusei attends the academy and Itachi works."

He snorted. "Well that sounds completely boring. I was certain someone as lively as you would be doing something more exciting."

"But I'm very happy," she protested. "I like being there for my family."

He shook his head in exasperation. "Dull, dull, dull. Don't you cut loose anymore? Where's your reckless spirit?"

She frowned. "I have plenty of spirit, but it's hardly your concern now isn't it?"

"Now that is where you're wrong." He chuckled as he drew closer. "Everything about you is my concern."

She backed up against the wall. "And what is that supposed to mean?"

"Don't tell you've forgotten," he said as he rested his hands on either side of her and leaned closer. She recognized that lustful look in his eyes and it made her skin crawl. "I made you a promise and I intend to keep it."

"Please don't," she said, her voice catching in fear. "Please let it go Sasuke-kun. Be happy and find someone else. I'm married to your brother now!"

"I don't care," he said firmly.

"Well I do!" She snapped. "Now get out of my way!"

"No," he said firmly as he narrowed his eyes determinedly. "I'm not going anywhere."

She activated her blue flame technique and struck a blow aimed for his stomach. He caught it in his hand and extinguished it within seconds. She paled, now very worried. No one had ever withstood its ethereal power before, not even Itachi. He smirked. "Don't tell me that's still your only trump card? You're going to need more than that to stop me."

"Stop you from what?" She asked hoarsely.

"From taking what is rightfully mine," he sneered as he brought his face closer. "You belong to me and me alone."

She shook her head firmly. "No, I never did and I most certainly do not now!"

"Is that to say you won't come willingly?" He asked dryly.

She pushed against him, trying to shove him back. He didn't budge an inch and smirked at her. She screamed, "Leave me alone! Let me go! Someone help!"

He kissed her to shut her up and held her still as he forced his tongue into her mouth. She thrashed under his tight grip but this didn't stop him. He tapped her tongue, placing a seal in the center. He pulled back to see her cough violently as the seal spread from her mouth to her skin, covering her head to toe in strange indigo markings. She started to hyper-ventilate as it temporarily seized her movement and stopped her heart. He activated his Sharingan and looked her in the eye. "Keep still Miko. Let it run its course."

His hypnotic suggestion calmed her down but she trembled slightly as she struggled to catch her breath. He regretted the intensity of the seal, but at least its pain was shorter lived than the other ones he had tested. At last it melted into her skin and her heart restarted. Her eyes rolled back into her head and she went unconscious. He caught her in his arms and lifted her up. He paused for a moment, gazing upon her soft beautiful features. "I love you." He said he gently kissed her forehead. "Now everything will be the way it should have been."