Author's Note: Hey guys I apologize for being MIA, a lot has happened in the past 1 and a half years and it was really hard for me to concentrate on writing. I hope from here on, I can be as dedicated as I used to be with my writing. I decided to write this new story because I wanted to try something different. I hope you love this story as much as I loved writing it.

As for Jaded blossom I will also be updating that today as well. I apologize for the long wait.

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Lights flashed continuously like a strobe light in the middle of a dance club in front of her face. They screamed for her to look at them, and pose for the camera. But she kept quiet and walked between her security guards, protecting her from those obsessed fans. She quickly stepped into the black SUV and muttered a 'thank you' to Juugo, her main personal guard whom made this experience at least bearable. She let out a light sigh once the loud shrieks and calls for her names were muffled when the door was shut. Juugo went onto the other side and sat next to her in the back seat.

"So how does it feel to be back in Japan?" his voice was deep and his face relaxed, a complete different side of him presented behind closed doors away from the paparazzi and admirer of the Victoria Secret model and Maxim's hottest for 3 consecutive years.

"Weird. But a good weird" She flashed him an honest smile,

"It's been four years! God, that is so scary." Her eyes travelled to the street lamps going by as the car drove by under the midnight moon. Even in the dark, she kept her oversized Fendi Sunglasses on.

"Ino is ecstatic that you're back" Juugo reassured her. Although he knew she wanted assurance about someone else.

"I know, trust me. She's been calling me 24/7 asking where I am." She was too tired to bring him up in this conversation. Exhausted and nervous. It's been a whole 4 years since she's spoken to him. Had he thought about her? Did he ever mention her to Ino?

"She's at the Hilton Suite waiting for you. We'll be there in five" Juugo waited for a response, but realized she was in her own daze. Deep in thought, she remembered the heartbreak she went through and the promise he kept.

Flashback

"You deserve better. You're a beautiful girl and you don't deserve this fucked up me." his voice sent chills down her spine, he spoke softly. His lips touched her bare neck.

"Sasuke, don't say that. You know I'll wait for you forever" she almost begged him to not let go of her.

"I need to work on myself, I want to be someone you can be proud of. Not this person who keeps fucking around. I've seen how heartbroken you are each and every time I'm with someone else. I can't do that to you anymore. You're too special to me" His voice hummed against her bare skin. His deep black eyes pierced through her under those thick beautiful lashes.

"That heartbreak is not as bad as this one." she spoke through the shivers she felt with each and every touch of his.

"I promise you, when you come back I will be a better man. Just give me time. Let me get it out of my system." his hand trailed down her back and down her naked thighs. She couldn't concentrate, she never could when his hands touched her. Ever. Her trembling fingers ran through his soft jet black hair. She lifted her head enough to take in his intoxicating scent, it was her addiction. No matter how many times he's been with other women, she always still wanted him. The multiple times he's been high on some type of substance, she would look away and once again be pulled into the exhilarating temptation. Even if she was just a number to him, she would take it.

He was everything a father despises for their daughter. But her story was different. Her father supported this sick and twisted relationship. Marrying an Uchiha was as close to marrying Royalty or winning the lottery.

'He's a man, of course he's going to fool around, all men do that. Especially someone with a status like his, You should be happy that you're his number one.' that's what her mother would always say to her after some shameless tabloid or gossip floating around. This would be almost a daily occurrence. So often, it became just everyday news. People just understood that he had her as the main girl and it was always mandatory that he had other misses in his life. It was an addiction, he would explain and she would nod in acceptance.

'Like mother said, I am his number one' she would say to herself.

"Sasuke, don't do this to me" she pleaded between the warm kisses.

"I promise you I will be a different man when you come back." as if he was giving a vow. He took a slim white mini tube and placed a small line of white powder right on top of her bare breast. He quickly inhaled the substance through his nostrils.

"But I don't need you to be a different man Sasuke" her voice shaky, she was getting ready for whatever that was to come, just like every night. Her body excited.

"I need to be a different man for you" His stoic facial expression now relaxed, eyes slowly red as he felt the rich man's drug run through his veins.

"My vow to you, I Sasuke Uchiha will be a better man when you come back. Give me 4 years. When you come back as the known beauty that you are, I will marry you. The proper way" The rush intolerable, he tugged on to her long silky hair and did what he did best. That was the last night he made love to her.

End Flashback

That was the last time she had seen him for over 4 years. She purposely never came back to Japan so that when she does come back, it would have been the 4 years he's promised. The first 2 year was unendurable, trying to smile behind her broken soul in front of the camera. She left to New York for a major Modelling contract while he stayed and worked on taking his father's empire. They say time heals, but she never recovered. She was only dull from the type of business she was in, on continuous tours and travelling around the world. Over the 4 years, she had become the worlds hottest woman.

Her stomach was in knots just looking at the Tokyo View. Reminiscing about the past and flooded with overwhelming emotions of Japan. As nervous as she was, she was also excited. Maybe he is a changed man just like his vow to her, and they can live that fairytale life she's been forever dreaming of.

"Okay, we're here" Juugo's voice interrupted her million miles a minute thoughts. Through the underground way, she was fortunate enough to avoid any paparazzi. She could enjoy the quiet a little longer. Have a bit of her privacy back, her old life back, just a glimpse of it.

"OH MY GOD!" That scream was a bit different, this time she flashed a smile and stared at her blue eyed childhood best friend.

"Ino! It's been too long!" she hugged the girl whose long blonde hair danced around as she jumped up and down with excitement.

"You bitch! I cannot believe you did not even come visit me even once over the 4 years! Are you fucked?!" She didn't want to explain to Ino that she did not want to come back before the time line he's given her. She knew she would be pathetic and beg for him back, even with her status now, the only person she longed for was him.

"I know! I'm so sorry, doesn't matter I am here for good! I am residing in Japan for a while. I signed for Fendi Japan. So I will be around, long term" She flashed her too perfect of a smile to the slim blonde girl.

"It's so nice to have you back. Here, to freshen you up" Ino winked at her and passed her a full glass of wine bottle.

"Really? This is your definition of freshening up?"

"Yeah! Come on, you gotta tell me all the crazy shit you've seen and met over the 4 years. Look at you now, you're a big shot now!" Her eyes analyzed her model friend, slim hands grabbed her arm and pulled her onto the soft leather couch.

"Hm. It was exhausting. I met a lot of movie stars and other famous people. But that was something that I had even here. So that wasn't really different. I think the most crazy thing was just seeing me on billboards. I absolutely hate the paparazzi, hence sunglasses are like my best friends now."

"Any hotties you dated?" Ino asked after taking a sip of her red wine.

"Yeah here and there, but nothing serious"

"I know, I see it on the magazines all the time. Lucky you, getting a different hottie every month it seemed like"

"Ya." she fiddled her dainty fingers around the handle of the wine glass, swirling the red liquid around.

"So tell me, whats new here?"

"Oh man, so much! You have to meet Sai. He's my boyfriend, we've been dating for 2 years now. He is such a cutie! He makes me so happy, honestly I can only wish this to you too. Neji and Hinata are good, Hinata is obviously still very quiet. Naruto is now the city's chief of police. He's doing very good for himself, although he is as annoying and obnoxious as he was 4 years ago." She noticed that Ino left a certain person out of the equation.

"Wow, Naruto, chief of Police? That's crazy news, but good for him he deserved it. What about you? Joining the modelling agency too?" Her best friend's beauty was in her eyes comparable to her colleagues.

"Me? No way, I ended up realizing that I like the medical field-"

"You?! Shut up! Ino the blondie, who was the high school bimbo and slut? Miss Popular has now become the bookworm? Please, like I'm going to believe that bullshit!" she teased and laughed at her best friend who fumed, her rosy cheeks now red. It has been a while since she was able to laugh the way she just did, how much she missed her friend.

"Shut up, I honestly enjoy it. I've made so many friends. They're my second family. Although sometimes shitty, it can definitely be rewarding." They remained quiet for a couple minutes and each sipped on their red wine looking down through the wall sized window at the lights of Tokyo City.

She was nervous, but she had to ask. The reason why she came back home after all these years after all was for him.

"Hows Sasuke?" She quickly glanced over to her friend whose expression seemed like she was expecting that question. Although it definitely looked like Ino was a bit uncomfortable answering the inevitable question.

"He's good! Different. If someone is different, I give him the award for being a completely different person. I mean like this is coming from the blonde bimbo who is now a nurse." She flashed a smile, he kept his promise.

"Good Different?"

"You can say that. Didn't expect him to turn out the way he is now in a million years. I mean I could've bet my life that he wasn't going to be who he is now 4 years ago."

"Oh! I can't wait to see him. I missed him so much!" She bursted her emotions that she held back.

"You'll be seeing him any minute now. He knew you were back in Tokyo tonight."

"Oh my god, I am getting so nervous. Do I look okay? Should I shower? Do I smell bad?" She lifted her arms to smell her self, her cheeks rosy from the thought of seeing him again.

"It's been 4 years. I knew you had deep feelings for him, but it's been 4 years"

"Ino, I've been waiting for this day for the full 4 years. He is my world. Why do you think I never came back for 4 years? I know I shouldn't be telling you this, but he told me to give him time and that he'd change. 4 years exactly."

"Well I guess he was right about the change. But a lot has happened in the past 4 years…" Ino's voice was now calm and quiet.

"What do you mean? You already told me. Naruto is now successful, you're a nurse and Sasuke is the man he promised me he'd become. What else happened?" Her voice a little shaky, afraid to hear what was to come next. Before Ino could answer, the door opened.

She could feel her heart skipping a couple beats, it was as if she could feel him behind her. Slowly she got up and turned around, there stood the man that can steal any women's breath away. He was absolutely captivating, even more so than 4 years ago. Something she didn't think possible, this man will always surprise her. He stood there, over 6 feet tall. Every step she took towards him, his features were clearer to her. His brooding beautiful eyes that were always under those thick long lashes. His perfect lips curved into a smirk, already hovering her being as tall as he was. His body was lean and broad. His hair remained the same, the signature Uchiha Sasuke hair style, spiked up in the back.

"Look whose back" he flashed her a smile that was unrecognizable. Already she can see a different man, maybe even more beautiful. She, even as Maxim's hottest woman had to succumb to his unworldly beauty. Even with their past, she still felt so little in front of him. She felt so much more human beside him. She raised her hand to touch that porcelain face of his, but was swiftly interrupted when he gave her a firm hug. Although this time it felt different, it wasn't an intimate hug she was used to, even under those strong arms of his.

"Welcome home, it's been a long time." His voice was still hypnotizing as it was back then.

"Thank you" her voice soft, she felt cold when he released her from the hug, he walked passed her and sat down on the couch where she was before.

"How was work today?" Ino casually asked Sasuke, suddenly she felt out of place. It was one thing seeing Ino talk to Sasuke so calmly. Ino used to have the biggest crush on Sasuke but seeing how he treated her made Ino despise Sasuke. But before her was a different scene, a very unfamiliar scene. It was also another thing, seeing them talk almost forgetting she was present there, that life continued while she was away. But of course it has, what else would it have done?

"Alright, had a couple meetings here and there" Sasuke spoke so casually, she was so used to his arrogant responses to everything. He loosened his slim white tie that rested perfectly on his fitted blue buttoned dressed shirt that was neatly tucked into his black slacks.

"What are you doing silly? Come sit down!" Ino waved her over, but she felt numb. This wasn't the reunion she was expecting. Why wasn't his lips on hers? Why did he not tell her how much he missed her?

She sat down across from them, still holding onto her now half glass of wine.

"Beer?" Ino asked but he politely turned it down.

"I'm good. I'm going to be heading home soon. Sakura should be waking up any minute now " she took a deep breath, maybe he hasn't changed completely. Maybe cutting it down from multiple girls a week, to one a week. Or maybe he's done with his drug abuse.

"Yeah, poor thing her shift was legitimately 47 hours straight. I swear she started with me, and ended the shift with me on my SECOND shift there."

"You have no idea how much it upsets me when she does that to herself." Sasuke sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.

"What are you going to do, she loves what she does. Just take good care of her"

"You don't need to tell me that, trust me."

"You're not staying over?" she interrupted the conversation between Sasuke and Ino, her voice weak and fragile.

"Karin…" Her name escaped his lips, his onyx orbs stared at her with some sort of guilt.

"I'll give you guys a couple minutes." Ino quickly grabbed Sasuke's shoulder and avoided Karin's deep red eyes.

Right when Ino stepped out, Sasuke folded his hands together and leaned towards her, across the oak coffee table.

"Karin, it's been 4 years. A lot has changed. I am sure you understand that, I mean look at you, look how successful you've become. You're Maxims hottest woman for 3 consecutive years. You're a Victoria Secret Model.

"Why are you doing this to me" her voice was inaudible

"Karin, come on. I did not do anything. We were 21… young and stupid, of course things are going to change. Listen, I didn't expect things to change the way they are now. Honestly, as surprised as you are, I am too. I know we didn't work out. But I was not someone you should be with back then."

"If I didn't leave, would you have changed for me after the 4 years?" She could see the hesitation in his face, about to say something but stopped himself.

He exhaled, " I don't know Karin. I don't think so. I think whatever happened, happened for a reason. We're both in better positions now. You're free from the demon that I was and very successful. As for me, I've become someone I can take pride in."

"But I was okay with your demon"

"That's not the point Karin, even if you were okay with the demon you shouldn't have been."

She remained quiet trying to take everything he was saying.

"Look, I didn't come here to ruin your night. I genuinely wanted to welcome you back. You've been missed here. I think when you meet her, you'll understand what I am trying to say."

"If you truly wanted to see me, why did you not stop by and visit me. I know the first couple of years you were there at those Victoria Secret Angels shows. I saw you with other women. I hear about you from the other Angels. You did not even bring me up or acknowledge me. I know you saw me a couple times. In New York, in Monaco and other various places."

"Like I said, I wanted to get some things out of my system. I did not want to lure you in to my darkness anymore"

"But she's okay with it?"

"No- I couldn't do it to her. So things suddenly changed when I met her"

"Why did you just not let her go and break promises you would've made to her just like you did me" frustration between her words.

"Karin-"

"Why didn't you tell her she didn't deserve shitty treatment from you? So I guess you don't care enough for her like you did to me"

"I couldn't let her go, I couldn't see my life without her. She gave me light I desperately needed. I worked really hard. Extremely hard, I made sure to not be that person with her from the beginning. I never let her experience the demon in me when we started dating." he watched her emotions carefully and continued,

"You just got back. I don't want to upset you. I'm sorry Karin. I really am, but I do not regret anything and so shouldn't you. I hope you understand where I am coming from. You're still an amazing friend of mine, and I would love it if you met her." She stayed quiet so he awkwardly got up

"I will see you soon. It's getting late now, you should rest up." Before she can look up she already heard the door close behind her, she let out a sob. Her bottled up emotions were let out.

So overwhelmed with her emotions she didn't realize that Ino was suddenly at her side hugging her shivering sobbing body.

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He looked around the apartment and realized she was gone, not in her room where he expected her to be in. A little panicked and regretting that he did not just go straight home. Where the hell could the pink haired girlfriend of his go?

"shit-" did she get mad at him for visiting a girl at a hotel room? was she so exhausted that she felt sick and left home? He placed the apartment keys onto the black granite counter and took his phone out of his pocket about to dial her number.

Suddenly there was rustling on the other side of the door. Laughter and voices were heard, the door opened and there stood at the entrance was a beautiful pink haired girl whose cheeks were blushing pink and emerald eyes were smiling from the laughter. There she was 5 foot 1 , tiny yet incredibly gorgeous and breath taking in multiple ways he couldn't describe.

"Oh, Hey Sasuke! I didn't know you were already home." Her voice was soft and angelic, music to his ears.

"Where'd you guys go? You should have texted me and told me where you went" he was a bit anxious but also relieved, especially because beside her was his spiky blonde haired best friend Naruto. She flashed the cheeky smile that always captivated him and looked at the grinning blonde haired man standing tall beside her.

"We went to catch pokemon at the poke stop a couple blocks away" Naruto picked up his phone and flashed his screen which had the mobile app displayed. Sasuke usually isn't a man to show his emotions, but he's learned to be an open book with Sakura by his side, hence the eye rolling that he gave the two standing at the door.

"You guys are something else, seriously." Sasuke shook his head and leaned on the granite counter and stared at the two.

"You still didn't tell me why you didn't text me. Gave me a mini heart attack. Did you eat yet?" The petite figure walked over, her soft hands placed over his. Her pink wavy hair draped down to her mid back over her black top that fitted her torso perfectly.

"Sasuke-kun, I didn't text you because I didn't want to bother you. Your friend from childhood was coming home after 4 long years. I didn't want you to worry, besides I thought you were going to stay later and hang out with her. And yes, Naruto and I went for Ramen" her faith in humanity was something that will always be incredibly breathtaking, not even for a second does she ever show jealousy. Her naiveness and innocence was another level, a different type of purity he's never witnessed or experienced. Even as a young doctor, seeing all the miserable things in life, she still manages to trust this sick and twisted world. If only she knew how fucked up he really was.

"Why am I not surprised?" his hand swept a pink strand away from her emerald eyes and tucked it behind her ear. He slowly traced her high cheekbones and placed a light kiss on her lips.

"Really? You guys have to do this now?" He grunted when he felt her leave his soft grip and turned to Naruto.

"Sorry, you're staying over for a bit right?" she asked Naruto whose eyes were stuck on his mobile screen.

"You guys are depressingly sad, you're addicted to some game for kids."

"Fact, there were a lot of people my age out there. Besides there's a reason why we went at 1AM not noon Sasuke Kun" The 22 year old tried to reason herself, while Naruto stood there smiling.

"Yeah, speaking of which it's getting late and you should be resting. What'd you do? Sleep for only 5 hours or something?"

"Yeah, 5 hours is enough" she answered her boyfriend, who never moved from the counter.

"Hm, you'd think a Doctor would know what a healthy amount of sleep is" he teased her and she came up to him, leaned over from the other side of the counter her lips almost touched his and she childishly stared him down

"Excuse me mister, I can do whatever the hell I want!" she huffed at him face still inches away from his. He flashed her a quick smile and quickly stole a kiss from her. A peck to her pink plump lips.

"Alright, it's late Saki. I will see you tomorrow, you have the day off right?"

"Yea, wanna do breakfast?" she asked Naruto.

"I might have to drop by the station in the morning. Maybe lunch?"

"Ya that works for me. I'll see you tomorrow! I'm going to change, have a good night Noodle" She went over to Naruto, she tiptoed and gave him a soft hug before turning around and going into her room.

"Are you going to tell her anytime soon?" Naruto asked in a low voice after he watched her close the bedroom door.

"I just don't want to overwhelm her, she's already over worked and stressed with her residency." He knew exactly what Naruto was referring to.

"Well with Karin in the equation, I am sure nothing is going to be smooth sailing from here on. You should let her know who you really are before someone else does. Best if she finds out from you than anyone else."

It really twisted his stomach knowing that Naruto was probably right, as much as Naruto can be a big idiot, he was correct about this situation. There were a lot of things Sakura didn't know about him, she didn't really know his past nor does she even know his net worth. Not that she would even care, but to an extent he knew it would overwhelm her. His real life style is completely different from what he presented to her.

"I will"

"Seriously Sasuke, I'm saying this for Sakura's benefit." Naruto knew exactly what type of person Karin was, even though she can present herself as a sweet angel, he can see right through her. He knew how head over heels Karin is for Sasuke, he knew their past more than anyone else. Her back was not going to be anything good.

Sasuke remained silent,

"Sakura is an amazing human being, it would kill me to see her hurt. I just don't ever want to witness that.-"

"She will never be hurt, I can promise you that. Over my dead body, I will shelter her from everything" Sasuke interrupted Naruto, he didn't want to hear it anymore. The thought of hurting Sakura made him sick.

"Alright, I'm heading out. I'll see you." Naruto patted his friends back before leaving. Sasuke locked the door and walked towards the bedroom in deep thought. How was he ever going to explain to her that he was heir to the Uchiha empire? Sakura, book smart was very clueless on everything else. She never figured out he was the son of the Uchiha Empire. She never asked him where he exactly worked, just knew he worked in a corporation. She just figured his last name was just popular, no questions asked. Sakura definitely had no idea how fucked up he used to be. But tonight was definitely not the night to bring any of this up.

There she was, cuddled up and devoured by the soft white duvet with her bubblegum hair spread over the white pillow. Her green eyes glued onto her Nintendo 3DS, already in bed in her soft long sleeved pink PJs. He couldn't help but smile and got into the queen sized bed with her. His arms draped around her tiny waist.

She paid no attention to him, playing some sort of game on the portable gaming device. Her eyes fixated on the screen and thumbs moving back and forth on the mini joystick. The fact that she never treated him like someone special was what made her so different and special aside from her physical look that he fell in love with. Sasuke Uchiha was usually used to being paid attention to at all times. But here he was laying in bed and she's just so concentrated on her video game.

"So you're not going to sleep?" he softly spoke, his eyes analyzing the woman in his arms.

"Not yet" she mumbled as she positioned herself more comfortably in his arms, her head rested more on his muscular chest and her small body snuggled up in between his arms. His nose pressed on top of her soft strawberry scented hair. He lightly kissed the top of her head and watched her play Mario 3D world, now that he can see the screen properly.

"How was your meeting with your friend?" she asked, again still concentrated on the game.

"It was good. Haven't seen her in a very long time."

"I know, Naruto was telling me. Must be nice to see a friend from so long ago. She's really close to Ino too!" Her voice was pure excitement and joy. Still to Sasuke's disbelief she was not even questioning what the relationship between Karin and himself was. She was always too trusting for her own good.

"Yeah, we were all mutual friends I guess." He was actually introduced to Ino by Karin.

"So cool! Ino told me she's a Victoria Secret Angel and Maxim's hottest for years! She must be drop dead gorgeous!" This time her emerald eyes tore away from the screen and looked up at him smiling,

"Nothing compared to you"

"Ew! Shut up" he could tell she was blushing, Sakura Haruno didn't like compliments. It made her feel uncomfortable, which was part of the reason why he always did it. Uncomfortable, blushing Sakura was his favourite.

"You need to accept the fact that you're absolutely beautiful" he wasn't sugar coating anything. He meant what he said, she was stunning in her own pink haired, green eyes, small petite way.

"But seriously I think I know who she is. Well not actually know her, because I haven't met her but I think I've seen her on magazines"

"Really? I'm surprised you read any article aside from the damn medical books" he had a point, she was never in tune with tabloids, magazines, social media or anything that didn't involve something scientific or educational. She was all about mathematical, biology and theories on the human mind and physical being. It was another factor that helped him keep his true identity hidden. She was absolutely oblivious about anything around her. Except for a sick patient.

"Well you got a point. But you know she is pretty well known everywhere, so I am bound to hear about her." she continued to play Mario,

"You are so lucky, you know someone famous. How does it feel to know someone famous?" If only she knew how involved he was with a high profile such as any celebrity or any other multibillionaires.

"Doesn't feel like anything you loser."

"What do you mean?! You see someone on a magazine praised and you are telling me you don't feel special at all? For god sake, she is every man's desire and dream come true!" truthfully he was in that situation for quite a long time until his parents paid big bucks to get him off the media. At the prime age of 22 ready to slowly learn about the Uchiha enterprise, they couldn't afford to have him be labelled as a sex addicted, drug abusing heir to the worlds most powerful empire. He still did whatever he did, just no one was allowed to talk about it in the media.

"That's easy to do. Nothing special about being labelled as beautiful on a Maxim magazine Sakura. One, they limit the worlds population, there are over 3 billion women out there. You're telling me Maxim is actually accurate? Give me a break. Two, they have to find someone who would be willing to be a model, that alone cuts the true population of beautiful by like 90 percent." his reasoning made sense,

"For example, I know that you've been asked to model quite a bit. I know you always reject them. There is a loss for the world's most beautiful right there."

"Alright, alright! You don't need to be saying things for brownie points." she rolled her eyes, placed her 3DS down and stretched her arms above her head.

"To be honest, what I think is incredible is knowing someone who is the mere age of 22 and achieved more than most of the population in their whole life. Being nominated for the Global Humanitarian Award and the Global Peace Award is something that is completely unbelievable. Not to mention actually winning both awards. By the age of 15 already travelling to third world countries helping to empower girls and women. At the age of 17 she was making an official movement and help fund the worlds largest charity for humanitarian relief. At age 18 she was presenting speeches from Norway all the way to United States of America, expressing the importance of conservative energy for smaller villages in third world country to use for shelter. Taught women and young girls in poorer countries the basics on feminine hygiene and protection from sexual transmitted diseases. By the time she turned 22 she was already a resident at Japan's top hospital. I don't think there is anything as impressive as that. And to top it off, instead of taking the winnings from the nomination and awards, she donates every dollar of if and stays in debt."

"So are you saying I'm a broke ass bitch?" She joked around to make those butterflies she had in her stomach go away. She had no idea that he remembered and knew all that he did about her.

"Yes, that whole speech was for me to tell you that you are very broke" he deluded.

"Hm. Well that was in the past. Now I'm just a miserable resident trying to make it."

"it's an achievement, not the past. That is something that no one forgets Sakura."

"Whatever you say Sasuke kun, so when do I get to meet her?"

"Soon. You rest up, and we'll talk more when you actually get proper rest"

"But I am rested." she retorted childishly, the front of her body now pressed against his, her eyes again centimetres away from his alluring pitch black orbs.

"Sakura, 47 hours of work is not normal. Go to bed."

"You work long hours too"

"Not to your extent"

She sighed in frustration and finally gave up, who is she to think she'd win against the stubborn man. "UGHHHH fine!"

"Go to sleep, I'm just going to hop in the shower and come join you." He kissed her forehead and left her to sleep. Things will be not as smooth as it has been and he is prepared to make sure Sakura will be sheltered from it all. Karin isn't someone to be taken so lightly.

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-Summer Nights-