If Sasuke were to return to Konoha, there were two reactions he expected to receive from Sakura.

The first was that she would accept him open arms, hugging him tearfully as she told him how much she had missed him.

The second was that she would hold a grudge, hating him for everything he had done.

When he finally did return home, Sasuke got mixed messages.

First, Sakura slapped him.

"What the hell were you thinking, running off to join Orochimaru! And then trying to fight Itachi on your own! You could've been killed!"

Then, she hugged him.

"I'm sorry! It's just, I was so worried, and I've missed you so much. I can't believe you're finally home."

Sasuke accepted the reaction without complaint, rubbing his sore cheek with one hand while wrapping the other around Sakura's waist.

Because, though he'd probably never admit, he had missed her too.

Author's Notes: I am aware that this is beyond lame and I should probably be spending my time working on my Avatar drabbles, but I couldn't resist writing this. I think the new Naruto opening has re-awakened my SasuSaku fanatic.

Disclaimer: I do not own 'Naruto' or any of its characters.