Last time:

He picked up her towel and stood. His fingers brushed against the side of her breast, causing her to gasp, as he proceeded to wrap the towel around her.

Sakura's breathing was quick and her pulse was rapid. When he looked her in the eye her pupils were massive; his were also.

Sasuke touched her cheek.

"Come and have dinner, it will get cold." He said.

Sakura's stomach growled and although she was more aroused than ever before, she agreed. She was stunned by what happened but it gave her confidence that he wanted her.

Sakura knew that Sasuke was playing the game with her now and she was excited to see where it would lead.

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"Okay." She managed to say as he stepped away from her.

Sasuke gave her the personal space she needed to gather her clothes and slip back into the steamy bathroom. She pulled on her shorts and tank top, toweling her hair dry when she was done.

Sakura looked in the mirror above the basin. She could see from her shoulders up, but she observed herself anyway.

Her skin was flushed from her shower but she looked clean. Sakura could see no change from the norm, and she shook her head at herself.

While she might feel different, she was the same old Sakura as before.

Sasuke was driving her crazy like usual, and with minimal effort.

She ran her fingers through her damp hair to brush it and then exited the small room.

Sakura hung her wet towel over the chair in the corner before she turned her attention to Sasuke.

He sat on the end of the bed, shoeless and cross-legged. For some reason, this scenario felt intimate.

It was probably because Sasuke saw her naked, but Sakura wondered still.

She padded to the bed cautiously, climbing atop the opposite side of the mattress closest to the pillows.

Her hair dripped on the bed and she inwardly cursed for not drying it for longer.

Sakura settled in her spot before she flipped the annoying pink hair back.

When she looked over he was watching her quietly. Sasuke chewed as he looked.

Sakura smiled back at him, unspeaking, and she accepted the chopsticks he offered.

"I didn't get bowls." He said.

Sakura shook her hand as if to say 'it's fine' and she reached for the first takeaway container.

"It's fine. I don't care." She said as she opened the box. Her face showed her elation. "Noodles!" She peered inside, looking pleased.

"Hn. The broth was good but didn't fill me for long." He said. Sasuke picked the box closest to him and opened it. "There's vegetables."

He munched on broccoli from one container and steak from another.

"Was this expensive?" She asked, eyeing the large box of spiced meat. It looked like it cost more than their meal budget.

Sasuke noted her expression because his eyes narrowed, but he didn't get defensive.

"It doesn't matter." He replied. "I felt like this."

Sakura was dubious.

"Are you sure? I can give you some money." She told him and he rolled his eyes.

"I do a lot of overtime. Leave it, Sakura." He implored, rather aggressively.

"Okay." She said.

Sakura waited a moment before she shifted closer to him. Sasuke looked amused as he watched her sample all of the food heartily.

"You're small, but you eat a lot." He said after a few minutes.

She laughed because he didn't know the extent of it.

"I do." She said, chomping down on a piece of steak with vegetables. When she swallowed she looked at him. The only thing separating them was the food on the bed.

"Thank you for the meal, Sasuke-kun."

Sasuke didn't show his embarrassment as Sakura went back to her food, and she didn't notice his red tipped ears. He cleared his throat and stood. Sasuke walked over to his pack to pull out a large bottle of water.

"Gimme." Sakura held out her hands like a small child and Sasuke shook his head.

He smirked, "Me first."

She watched him take the cap off, taking a large gulp of water. She became interested in his Adam's apple and the way it bobbed as he swallowed. The bottle left his lips and he took in a deep breath before he drank again. Sakura felt bad for watching him with such erotic intent.

He inhaled again, bringing the bottle down to reveal his face. His lips were moist with water and she forgot that he could see her staring.

She saw him smirk.

"Sakura." He said her name and she snapped out of it.

"Hm?" She looked up, meeting his gaze guiltily.

While he seemed amused, Sasuke didn't tease her. He came closer, holding out the bottle.

"Come here." She said, not wanting to get up.

Sasuke considered saying no before he climbed back on the bed; she gave him a grateful expression as if she knew that.

"Thank you," Sakura said.

"Hn." He nodded. "Do you want more?" He asked, pointing to dinner.

Sakura squinted in thought. She wasn't hungry but she could definitely eat more.

"Yeah, okay." She said, taking the container from him.

Sasuke decided to have more as well.

It took a good thirty minutes and a concentrated effort but they finished everything, including the water. Sakura would need to pee so bad later.

"Congratulations," Sasuke smirked at her from across the mattress.

"What do you mean?" She asked and he motioned to the empty containers between them. Sakura was extremely full and felt fat. Her stomach was stretched by her regretful overeating. She groaned and flopped onto her back.

Sakura laughed in a pained way.

"I regret everything." She said.

A noise akin to a laugh left his lips. It sounded like a bark almost and she wanted to hear it again.

"What do you expect? You ate more than me and you had soup earlier."

Sakura frowned, glancing at him.

"You had soup too, y'know." She rolled onto her side to look at him better.

"I still didn't eat as much as you." He countered and Sakura sighed.

"That's fair." She replied finally, before stretching her arms over her head. Sakura was feeling sleepy although it was still early.

"Go to bed." He said when she yawned. She shook her head.

"No. I'm not ready." Sakura held back another yawn.

He observed, "You look ready."

"But I said I was going to read tonight."

"Read tomorrow." He said simply.

Sakura looked at him through one squinted eye, the other refused to open.

Perhaps he was right.

"Sleep in the bed beside me tonight." She implored softly, behind closed lids. Sakura didn't bother offering any explanations.

He didn't respond. Sasuke shifted on the mattress and stood.

She looked up to see what he was doing.

"I'm cleaning up." He said without glancing away from his rubbish collection.

Sakura dragged herself out of bed and padded to the tiny en-suite.

"Don't come in. I'm peeing." She said and he rolled his eyes behind her.

"I don't care," Sasuke replied as she shut the door.

It didn't take long for her to get the steak from between her teeth, though she wished for a toothpick. Sakura sorted herself out and brushed her hair in front of the mirror.

When she came out, the bed was clear of everything and the lamp was on instead of the light.

Sakura stepped out of the bathroom and stretched her arms above her head. He passed her with his towel and toiletries.

"Lie down. I'll come soon."

She nodded, "Okay."

She was glad she could sleep in…if Sasuke let her.

Sakura watched him disappear before she looked back to the bed, which he would share with her. Suddenly the double mattress looked smaller than before.

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