A/N:

Writing smut for this fandom has never been my forte. Sorry kids. I need Suzaku (O-zaku) to write better smut *shot*. Because it's a well-known fact that Suzaku from Code Geass gives you orgasms XD.

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"I -"

"Naruto," Sakura said smiling and pulled him into her apartment, just honestly happy to see him. He kicked off his shoes and followed her to the living room. Then, he sat down on the sofa and - scratching the back of his head - said:

"I figured we should talk."

"That would be a good, yes," Sakura said, though - to be honest - she felt like she'd been doing that for ages and ages with Naruto. But then again, they wouldn't be Naruto and Sakura if a large percentage of their relationship didn't comprise of talking.

If we had simply fallen into bed from the get go, I think it would have been boring. I'm glad we can talk to each other like this - full of understanding and trust.

"Sasuke is over at his family's for dinner. He was oddly flustered when he came back from you yesterday night."

"If you're worried that we -"

"No, no," Naruto replied laughing and shook his head. "I mean I hope nothing happened."

He flinched. God was he an idiot, or what?

Great going there, boy. Now Sakura thinks you are the type who is jealous and possessive.

"Sasuke and me just had a nice long talk about you and him being friends."

And gay sex. And him being a bottom. But Naruto doesn't need to know that.

"Ah, he did say that he'd gained a new and crazy friend," Naruto replied and then chuckled, "Don't mind his wording: he's always been like that. He just can't show his affection in other ways."

You don't even realise how much he can't show, Naruto. But -

"Naruto, there's something -" Sakura started, thinking that - if Naruto wasn't going to take the first step - she would. They'd been jumping around the bush for too long.

But Naruto beat her to it, this time. "I love you."

"Huh?" Sakura knew she wasn't being eloquent right now, but maybe she'd misheard. Could be. Because, sometimes, when you'd wanted something for a long time it happened that you started to hallucinate. "Come again?"

"I said 'I love you'," Naruto replied and then looked away, slightly embarrassed. "I'm sorry if this is kind of sudden, but I've never actually been good at … you know making the first move. Confessing. That kind of stuff."

Usually the women made a move on me. Or things just happened.

Sakura let out a laugh. "Sudden?"

"It isn't?" Naruto looked confused. Now, wasn't that a let-down and he'd spent all night in front of the mirror, coming up with all kinds of ways to express his feelings.

"No, it only took you - how many months have we known each other now?" Sakura rolled her eyes, and would have continued laughing, hadn't it been for the serious expression on Naruto's face. "Naruto, get real. If anything, this is absolutely not sudden."

Naruto sighed and shifted on the sofa. Then he was pouting. "You don't seem very impressed. I kind of feel let down."

Though I know you like me, Sakura.

"You're an idiot, Naruto," Sakura said and - moving closer to Naruto - gripped his hand, squeezing it tightly. "I love you too."

God, this is sappy. And then not. It's oddly undramatic for a love confession and such. Must be because it's long over-due.

"Funny how we aren't kissing each other yet." Naruto looked at her, and shook his head. There was an impish grin on his face. "But I'm kind of tired."

What the hell am I saying? Sakura must think I'm crazy.

Sakura leaned closer to Naruto, then - letting go of his hand - ran a hand through his hair. She whispered:" The no-kissing part can easily be rectified."

Tiredness? What a bad excuse, Naruto. I won't be having it.

And, not waiting for his response, she kissed Naruto - closing her eyes to enjoy the feel of his soft and warm lips, the way he gasped in surprise when she nibbled against his bottom lip and - his mouth being open - she pushed her tongue in. Demanding. Making it clear that she wanted him, that she wasn't going to be pushed away again.

But Naruto wasn't pushing her away, his hands wrapping themselves around her waist and him - timidly at first (as if she were made out of porcelain, Sakura thought with a bit of annoyance) - returned her kiss. But the more she massaged his tongue, caressing it, the more Naruto lost his shyness and gained on passion - his tongue meeting hers now and just as demanding hers. Sakura liked it; his hands were clutching her tighter now and he was - quite good when he got more into it.

"This was - wow." Naruto looked at Sakura and smiled; they were both snuggling now, both of them on the sofa -

Finally.

"You're so shy though, Naruto," Sakura said, giggling. Mostly because her other boyfriends had been anything but shy. "I mean, you're so adora- but I like it. I really do."

She loved it, actually. Because he was considerate and gentle: she knew that Naruto - once they'd get really intimate - would cherish her and worship every part of her body.

"I'm sorry," Naruto replied and then chuckled, "It's just that - well, I'm just not as perverted as you thought I was when we first met."

"God, I wanted to kill you." But back then, Sakura realised, she'd probably wanted to kill every male out there - with the exception of Shikamaru. But that was because Shikamaru was Ino's husband and not a jerk.

"Glad you didn't."

"Yeah," Sakura said and moved closer to Naruto; her head was on his chest now and she could hear the rhythmic beating of his heart. And he was so warm, comforting. She really loved that adorable, oblivious and way too nice guy.

"What are we going to do now, though?"

"Until Sasuke comes back?"

"Yeah."

"Well, the cliche thing would be to have sex." Sakura really didn't know what was wrong with her brain and why she was always saying the silliest of things. Why, instead of coming up with something witty and intelligent, she always said the first thing that entered her mind.

But maybe that's part of my charm.

Naruto chuckled and ran his fingers through Sakura's back lazily. "I guess."

"And I wouldn't mind," Sakura said and giggled,"only that I have to go to work in an hour and having sex now would be kind of … odd, I think."

She'd been frustrated yes, but now that she and Naruto knew where they stood - after so much dancing around and needless angst - it wasn't so important for her to rush head-first into having sex. They had time, she thought.

But um, I'm not very patient exactly - and very frustrated to boot. Damn it.

"Hmm, as a guy I should disagree," Naruto replied thoughtfully, and then realised that he really hated how it was always expected of guys to be all "LOL LOL sex" or something like that, "but I agree. I just like," he ran a hand through her hair again (Sakura realised that he had to have some kind of fetish for hair),"being with you like this."

I really do, Sakura.

"Yeah," Sakura said and yawned, suddenly feeling a bit tired. "You know, I think I might skip going to work today. Kind of want to stay like this. Just like this."

She really just wanted to sleep now. With Naruto beside her.

"What? Aren't you a doctor?"

"Yeah. Right. But -"

Naruto sighed and Sakura looked up at him - she could see he was frowning. "I just don't think it's right. Ditching your patients like that." Just because he was a manga artist and didn't have to keep up a fixed daily schedule didn't mean he didn't understand the concept of responsibility. "Besides, you're not losing out on anything."

Sakura didn't seem to get it. "I'm not going anywhere, Sakura. Take my word for it, okay?"

"Still -" Sakura pouted. Didn't guys like it when a girl pouted?

It wasn't working on Naruto, though.

"Tsunade always told me that a doctor should never ditch their patients. Even if treating them means to sacrifice one's own life."

"Tsunade?" Ah yes, she remembered that name. Yes, she thought, as she looked at Naruto's scars and remembered how he'd told her he was an orphan once. "Funny how you haven't introduced me to her yet. And Jiraiya."

And he'd mentioned a Kakashi too. Someone who sounded very awesome and she really wanted to meet as well.

"You should meet her once. I mean - she's a doctor too." Naruto knew that Sakura and Tsunade would love each other in a heartbeat. Their tempers pretty much matched.

"You didn't tell me that!" Sakura said and punched him lightly in the ribs. "You silly man! I should know everything about you."

Everything she thought, about the woman you've been with to - ah damnit, she thought as she realised that she really didn't want to wait anymore. Screw them having time and all. She'd waited for months.

And, again, I'm not very patient.

Sakura shifted in her position, moving around until she was straddling Naruto. "Let's have sex, Naruto."

Yes, the direct approach always worked best on guys - she knew that very well.

"Hey!" Naruto sputtered and he was red all of a sudden, not entirely used to being … straddled like that. "I thought you didn't want to have … um, sex right now!"

What the hell is going on - why is Sakura -

Sakura pulled the top over her head - Naruto's eyes widened when he realised she was pretty much wearing nothing underneath it. "Changed my mind.

"Sakura this is a bit sudden and -" Naruto tried not to look at her breasts (they were perky and just the right size - a handful and they bounced - and Naruto found himself growing hard, too much of a guy not too get aroused by breasts).

"Come on. I'm on the pill and," she said as she was unbuckling his belt,"I kinda waited ages for this. And I want to claim you before any other woman does."

What - claim? What other women-

Naruto's brain died at that moment. Because her hands were at his - down there. And yes, he was acting like a virgin about this, but then it wasn't like you had a woman practically touching your - Naruto blushed at that and suddenly hated himself for not being more experienced in these matters.

Damn it, damn it, damn it - Sakura is so -

Naruto just closed his eyes, breathing heavily.

"Why Naruto-" Sakura said, looking up at him and noticing just how flushed and embarrassed he looked,"you're so - cute."

Even cuter than Sasuke when he blushed. And this is the man I believed to be a macho and chauvinist when he first met. God, I shouldn't want him so much, but I do - especially when he's so embarrassed …

And she continued to pump, her hand skillful and not at all shy. But then she didn't see why she was supposed to be all tender maiden-like about this. She was a woman and knew what she wanted.

And I want Naruto, she thought. Especially when he was like this: his blond hair tousled, his cheeks flushed, his shirt exposing part of his tanned skin and his erection visible - yes, he wanted her as much as she wanted him.

However, she only had about fifty minutes to go, so she had to be quick about this (she'd have loved to prolong it, go down on Naruto, perhaps - tease him a bit, take him into her mouth, and see him gasp - her name on his lips).

He was pretty hard now though, she could tell and it would be fine if she - Sakura flushed slightly, because - though she wasn't all shy about the handjob - she did feel slightly shy now because - to be honest - she'd never quite seduced a guy like this before. But then again, she just really -

Damnit, who cares? I just want him. To hell with virtue, dignity and what not.

"I can't have you come now - sorry," Sakura said and then stood up, and - because she was nervous and impatient - quickly got out of her pants, her panties and was secretly grateful that she'd showered before Naruto had arrived.

Perhaps, it was premonition on my part.

Sakura was - beautiful, Naruto thought, his throat suddenly going dry as his eyes took in her athletic body - her legs were just the right type of shapely -

- and she was perfect.

"Wait, I'm still - dressed. Kind of," Naruto stammered out, his voice not really firm and he knew he sounded nervous. But then again, just because he was twenty-seven and not a virgin, didn't mean that he'd gotten used to sex that much that seeing someone (he'd dreamt about and really, really loved) naked for the first time didn't make his heart flutter nor the blood come pumping into his veins faster.

"I think it's hotter this way," Sakura replied and then lowered herself on him - she gasped as he felt him slide into her, and moaned as - the lower she went - the more of him she took in; she had to still herself for a bit because it had been a while and the intrusion, though not painful, was a bit uncomfortable.

Hot. So hot.

Sakura realised the moment she went down on him - him sliding into her even deeper now - that he hadn't done this with too many women. He trembled too much for that, and his face was flushed; his blue eyes were too surprised, nearly vulnerable-looking. Like he thought he was dreaming.

"Sakura - ngh. You feel so … good," he was saying, his voice husky now, low. And she could tell he was trying his best not to moan or trying to slam into her (it amazed her that he was still so considerate even now). His eyes were clouded over with lust -

She could see the love there. Could see how good he felt and that she could make him feel even more better if she moved her hips. She'd read once that you could make a guy feel really good if you teased them a bit, started off slow before picking up on pace.

But Naruto's hands - his palms were sweaty - were gripping her hips and she knew then that he wanted her to go fast.

"Please, Sakura -"

It turned her on more than everything else - him begging. Sakura started to move, slightly clumsily (it had been a while), but not really caring too much. And it didn't look like Naruto cared too much, either. Because he was moaning underneath her, only "ahh" and "nghh" and "ohmygod" escaping his mouth.

He wasn't cursing - that quite surprised Sakura, but she didn't mind. Didn't mind at all because she was making him feel good, she could tell because he was thrusting upwards into her, his hands gripping her hips more tightly now, his hands sweaty and Sakura knew that neither of them were going to last long.

And she was right; they both came - quickly, but sated still. Naruto breathing heavily and her - feeling sticky and slightly sore - happy because, finally, she'd gotten everything she wanted.

"Sorry, I hope you don't think I'm kind -"

A slut, Sakura thought, but then she wasn't. She'd been with - what - six guys? Well, seven now. And yes, she liked sex. But, as she looked at Naruto - he was still flushed slightly and looked slightly tired, though satisfied.

Yeah, I definitely like Naruto more than sex. Though sex with him? A great combination.

Naruto was slightly out of breath, but he laughed. "No that was -amazing. Unexpected, but amazing still."

"I guess I should take a shower - I do have to go work and all."

"Okay," Naruto said.

"You can join me, you know - no need to be shy now?"

Naruto flushed at that and Sakura laughed.

God, he really was cute - and hers. Only hers now.

…

Sasuke sighed; he really hated family gatherings: ever since his father had taken that family therapy (learn to be more cheerful and open about your feelings!) a few years back he had become disgustingly interested in Sasuke's life. Yes, he knew that Sasuke was gay and, because he wanted to be a supportive father, he kept asking Sasuke about his current partner, what they were planning to do and if he'd bring him over soon -

That had been annoying, really. And made worse - much worse - by his mother's chattering of how "proud she was that her dear Sasuke had finally found someone nice."

Sasuke rolled his eyes and placed the keys Naruto had given him on the table.

"You came back sooner than expected, Sasuke."

Great, he wasn't going to find any peace right now, either.

"Where is Naruto?"

"He went out shopping." Sakura said and smiled (he'd kissed her before he'd left - whispering how he loved her and how amazing she was).

"You seem oddly cheerful," Sasuke said and looked at her suspiciously. That flushed look, the way she was grinning in that self-pleased manner - it could only mean one thing. "Did you-"

"I had sex with him, yes."

Sasuke merely looked at her. "That was fast. Usually he's not that quick when it comes to consumating relationships. I mean with the four girlfriends he had -."

Four? Wow. No wonder he was so flushed and embarrassed.

"Well I … kind of jumped him. Straddled him and then-" Sakura found herself saying, not realising that she shouldn't have been quite so open about this. But this was Sasuke and hey, she kind of felt she could tell him about this.

I am really weird.

"Too much information." Sasuke waved his hand dismissively and pulled out a chair; he sighed as he sat down.

Sakura was really kind of crazy, he thought. But just the type of woman Naruto adored. Though Sakura was probably the first woman he'd ever met who was so outright crazy and … Sasuke realised then that she was probably the only girlfriend of Naruto's he could really come to like. He sort of - already - kind of liked her. Well, he'd be able to tolerate her, at least.

"I guess he loved it, didn't he?" Naruto had always talked about - in his teenage days - how he wanted to have a strong and self-confident girlfriend.

"He did."

Very much, in fact. So much that I should jump him again tonight.

"Ah, he's always been into domineering women." Sasuke wanted to add that it was probably due to Tsunade and, perhaps a bit the result of some weird and fucked up childhood trauma, but he kept that information for himself. He didn't need to get punched a third time this week.

Sakura grinned - now that Sasuke was here, she could dig out more information about him! "And what about you - how many guys have you -"

"Oh please." Why was Sakura asking him this?

"Come on, I've been with seven. Most of them were jerks. Sorry to have to include you to the jerk list as well - no bad feelings, okay?"

Sasuke realised then and there that Sakura was a mightily stubborn woman. "Gosh you really are shameless, aren't you? Seven as well - in total, I've slept with eight people, including you. Happy?"

"Seven guys?" Sakura had to admit she was slightly surprised; she'd pegged Sasuke as a less than sexually active guy. Not that he'd slept with that many people, either. But then, as she looked at him, she realised he was pretty and probably quite popular among men. And just because he was prim and proper didn't mean that he wasn't capable of seducing people.

Sasuke flushed a bit, not liking how surprised she looked. "I've made my fair share of mistakes when it came to relationships - I'm not necessarily very proud of it, either."

"Ah, so did I, Sasuke. So did I." And she laughed. Because wow, she really had. But then, perhaps, it was normal to fall and fall and fall until you found the right person. "You know that I had a fling with Kiba?"

"The crazy guy who was into dogs?" Sasuke chuckled. "Now that's just bad taste." Though Sasuke had to admit that he'd slightly, just slightly been intrigued. Kiba had reminded him a bit of Naruto.

"Hey, he was pretty good at sex!" And Sakura flushed at that because Sakura was again staring at her as if she'd come from the moon or something.

But then he smiled - a real smile. "I had something with a guy who was into swords - especially medieval ones. His entire room was full of those." Sasuke didn't know why he was telling her that, but then - screw it all - she was kind of fun to be around with. "The sex was kind of good, though. He knew -"

Ah no, he wasn't going to tell her that.

"How to treat your sword well as well, I reckon?" But then another idea popped into her mind. "I mean he didn't shove a sword up your-"

Sasuke looked horrified. "God no. What the hell? I'm not that kinky!"

"Just wondering." So Sasuke wasn't that kinky, but he liked it when you treated his "sword" well. Interesting.

Sasuke knew that Sakura was thinking of perverted things again - especially in regards to his sexual likes and dislikes. "Why am I talking to you about about my love life?"

"Cause, you know I won't judge you?" Sakura supplied and then grinned. "I mean if anyone knows anything about fucked up relationships and funny sex tales then it's me."

"Maybe." Sasuke had to admit that it was nice - to talk to someone about the experiences he'd had. Because his father, even if he was supportive, well he just didn't need to know everything. And Itachi was a great brother, but talking to him about sex - any kind of sex was more awkward than telling a priest you masturbated. Because Itachi was … well Itachi.

And it was a number one rule in the universe of well whatever universe you pledged alliance to that you didn't talk to your mother about your sex life.

They heard the door open.

"Oh you guys are already here?" Naruto "You jerk, Sasuke. You should have told me you'd be coming sooner. Then I wouldn't have had to carry all this stuff up myself." He pointed to the bags he was carrying. Or more like nodded at them with his chin. Something like that.

Sasuke rolled his eyes. Really. "I didn't know I was going to come home sooner." Besides, he'd left his cell phone at Naruto's place, forgetting about it because he'd been way too flustered over Sakura and what she'd asked him. Yeah, he could get forgetful as well when people asked him weird questions - especially about his preferences in bed.

"Ah well. What were you guys talking about?"

Sasuke and Sakura stared at each other, both of them knowing that - whatever they had talked about - was only between them. Naruto didn't have to know everything, after all. And Sasuke, though he loved Naruto (he hoped that, one day, he'd be able to love him as a brother and only that) wasn't quite ready to come out in front of him yet. But, as he looked at Sakura, he knew that he now had someone who would help to make it easier for him if he did take that important step one day.

Sakura replied: "About swords."

"And dogs," Sasuke added.

Naruto laughed out loud. But not because he was nervous or feeling awkward, but because - this oddly felt right. "Interesting. You guys are great friends now, aren't you? I feel jealous, I must say."

"That's only because you're a moron, Naruto. There's really nothing to be jealous about."

Sakura grinned. "Yes, because Sasuke is really, really into swords."

Just because we are friends now, Sasuke, doesn't mean I won't tease you. Ah, that's because we are *friends* now.

"Swords?" Naruto looked confused.

"Yes, swords," Sasuke answered and shot a dirty look at Sakura. "But Naruto - shouldn't you put those things into the fridge? I'll go prepare some tea,"he paused and then smiled as he took the shopping bags out of Naruto's hands,"and I'll put those things into the fridge as well."

He left and Sakura liked him even more for that. He really was nice in his own way.

"You two are getting along really nicely," Naruto replied and then sighed. "I thought you'd hate his guts forever."

"I thought so too. For a long time," Sakura admitted. "But then I've got better things than to hate Sasuke all my life."

"Like?" Naruto asked as he pulled her towards him.

"Loving you, you dolt," Sakura replied and then smiled.

Yeah, that was definitely better.

…

THE END

Not kidding you, no.

I guess I should apologise for some of the crack (Sasuke being gay and Sakura being his fag hag and all, but - to be honest - I had that pretty much planned out from the get-go. Though I was hoping to leave it in the subtext area). I'm sorry.

I could have ended this in the stereotypical, dramatic way with Sasuke and Naruto breaking off ties and what not, but the part of me that still likes Naruto is, in the long run, a Team 7 fan.

I don't really know what kind of feedback I'm expecting from this - I just wanted to finish this, while I still felt some kind of attachment to the Naruto characters. This fic was pretty much the last thing I genuinely enjoyed writing for this fandom.

If you are going to flame me, please don't be too rude about it, okay? I like concrit, but - once you read a personal level - I'll be less than understanding.

Otherwise, the reason why I really finished this was because of the people who supported the story for as long as they did. Thank you for that.

So, as they say, good luck and goodnight!

Thanks for the lovely ride!