Hey guys! Sorry about the long delay - I just graduated college and I've been ridiculously busy. Anyways, here's a small update! I thought this should be a chapter by itself. xoxo

Sakura blew her nose into a handkerchief as she watched Sai and Ino depart for their honeymoon that day in late October. Sasuke stood by her side, watching the newlyweds begin their journey to happiness. The two shared a look, and went to say their goodbyes to their friends before departing.

Naruto and Hinata's wedding had been extravagant, but it wasn't opulent and flashy the way Ino's had been. Even as Sakura walked home, she couldn't believe how lavish her bridesmaid dress was. She was stuffed head-to-toe in a long-sleeve deep purple evening gown made of beautiful silk with decadent trim and ruffles. As lovely as the dress was, Sakura could not wait to get home and put on her sweatpants after removing the makeup and false eyelashes Ino had insisted she put on.

Sasuke, on his part, was ready to put on a loose t-shirt and shorts as soon as he could, but he also couldn't help glancing at Sakura frequently on their walk to her home. Even with eyes red from crying, she was still the most beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes on. Having never seen her looking so glamorous, Sasuke was a little in awe. The pair soon found themselves at Sakura's apartment where Sakura quickly changed and removed her makeup, letting her hair down out of the intricate up-do it had been in. Sakura smiled at him as she walked out of her room in her favorite oversized green sweater and black sweatpants. She noticed the way he took her in with his eyes, and walked outside to hide her blush.

The pair then went to Sasuke's to relax after the long day. While Sasuke changed, Sakura let herself look through his pantry in search of tea. She was about to prepare reach for the box when her eyes came across her tin of cocoa powder. "Do you like hot chocolate, Sasuke-kun?" She asked him as he entered the kitchen in his own comfortable clothing.

"Hn," He said with a tone of affirmation as he turned to open the kitchen window He felt Sakura's eyes land on him.

"I'm surprised," She felt herself saying before she could stop herself. "I thought it would be too sweet for you."

"I like it with a lot of cocoa," He told her. There was a subtle pause before he went on. "My mother drank it often."

Sakura felt a soft smile tug at her lips. "I'll make yours with more cocoa, then."

Sasuke opened his back door and stood in the doorway, letting the cool air enter his home. He looked out into the night as he listened to the sounds of Sakura's humming as she busied herself in the kitchen. He felt so at peace, more than he had in a long time. It was nights like this where he missed his family, but not in a way that hurt. The stars shined brightly in the Uchiha district, where there were not so many city lights to dim them

He felt Sakura approach his side, and turned to look at her. She handed him his cup and stood to his right, looking out into the night. He sipped on his drink, and was pleasantly surprised. It tasted just like his mother's, but there way something extra that made it even richer.

"Is there cinnamon in this?" He asked her quietly.

"Yes, I hope you like it!" She turned to look at him, her eyebrows darted together. "I forgot to ask if you would mind, I'm sorry Sasuke-kun."

"No, don't be sorry," He turned to look out into the garden again. "It's good."

He felt her beam up at him, and he did not look at her for fear she would see the small blush that stained his cheeks. He felt her move away from him and step into the garden, her neck craning to see the moon better. He stared at her, and couldn't help but wish that on the back of Sakura's shirt there had been a small Uchiha fan.

"Where are we going, Sasuke-kun?" Sakura asked him a few days later. He had arrived at her house that morning and told her to put on her cloak and to come with him. She had happily complied, and once they were outside the village, he had transported them to a small cliff by the sea. They had been walking on the cliff for thirty minutes, and Sakura was growing curious.

He did not reply to her, but instead gave her a small smirk. The wind was blowing chill but the sea was as blue and bright as it was on a Summer's day. The finally approached a ledge on the cliff that reached far out over the sea. There was a small bench there that Sakura followed Sasuke to. She sat on it and stared out into the ocean, her eyes wide at the beautiful scene in front of her.

Sasuke sat beside her, and they were quiet for a minute. "I wanted to take you're here for our first date."

Sakura looked at him in surprise. "This is a date?"

Sasuke, for once, looked sheepish. "I had intended it to be, unless you don't want it to be."

"Ne, of course I do Sasuke-kun!" She almost yelled. "I would have dressed up a little is all." She looked to the scene for a moment before turning to Sasuke and smiling. "I am happy here. With you."

Sasuke turned to look at her, wide emerald eyes brimming with affection and her plump lips tugged up at the corner. He followed his instincts, and did the only thing he could at that moment. Sasuke closed the gap between them and pressed his lips lightly to hers.

And then, Sakura fainted.

Sakura awoke to the distinct smell of the Uchiha household, and she immediately felt Sasuke's presence next to her. She opened her eyes and saw she was laying on his couch in the living room and saw a look of utmost concern on his face. She remembered being at this cliff, and then Sasuke had leaned in and—

"Shannaroo," Sakura whispered dejectedly. "I've been waiting for you to kiss me since I was 5 and I actually fainted…"

Sasuke let out a sigh before a small smirk tugged at his lips. "I'm sorry I caught you off guard."

Sakura felt her cheeks blush crimson as she sat up, and she looked down at her hands. "I'm sorry I fainted, Sasuke-kun."

She felt his hand pull at her chin so she was looking into his deep onyx eyes. "It's okay," He told her. "Do you think we can try again?"

She nodded slowly, and felt herself swooning as his lips pressed on her. This time, she fully embraced them and kissed him back, her soft lips molding into his. The pair slowly began to move their and explore the new sensations this brought on, only drawing apart after several moments for air.

Sakura's eyes shined up at Sasuke, and in that moment the young couple knew there was no going back.