1: Sunsets And Races

--Sorry that this chapter is so short... I'm kinda nervous about this 'cause it's my first time posting a story... I'm sure i'll need help...--

It was a beautiful day in the land of fire, deep in the center of the village hidden in the leaves. The gentle breeze was gently brushing through the leaves of an elegant tree. Standing next to the tree was the figure of a young female, with her head tilted back and her long pink hair let out of the usual ponytail. It had been a long time since Sakura had cut her hair with a kunai, and her hair had grown back out. However, now that it was long again, she was seriously considering cutting it again. She had gotten so use to seeing it short that having it long again sort of bothered her.

Sakura was deep in thought when she was slightly startled by gentle arms wrapping around her waist, and a soft, moist, pair of lips planting a small kiss on her neck. She turned in the person's arms and found the one person she expected to see holding her. She smiled and gently spoke the name, "Naruto." The blonde headed ninja just smiled his usual smile and planted another soft kiss, this time on her lips. "Caught ya watchin' the sunset again huh," he asked with a slight chuckle. Sakura giggled softly, turned back around and said in a gentle tone, "It's just so beautiful today, i couldn't resist." Naruto simply chuckled slightly once more and replied, "You're right about that, it sure is the prettiest sunset i've ever layed eyes on. But it still pales in comparison to you." Sakura sighed to herself and smiled softly. Naruto looked at his girlfriend and had a thought. "Hey, ya know somethin'," he began, "I just thought of something we could do, ya know for fun." Sakura looked over her shoulder at him with a slight smile and asked, "Oh? And what might that be?" Naruto grinned and replied, "We can go and see if Kikashi Sensei is home. And if he is then we can ask him for a sparring match. Whatchya think?" Sakura suddenly pried herself from his arms and started running towards her sensei's home and shouted with a giggle, "I think i'm gonna beat ya there!" Naruto grinned again and took off after her. He hated when she pulled something like that on him, and then again, he couldn't help but love her for it. Afterall, it kept him on his toes when he was around her. The two of them dashed towards Kikashi's house, racing the whole time, until Sakura beat Naruto to the building and stopped, waiting for her boyfriend to catch up. She giggled to her self, 'He is so slow sometimes, but only when i surprise him like that.' Naruto finally got to the house and stopped to catch his breath, and after a few moments, surprised Sakura by grabbing her, kissing her, then letting go of her. "How many times have i told you not to do that," he asked chuckling slightly. She just giggled and said, "I know, but I couldn't help myself. You were so vulnerable that i just had to take a chance on it. I'm sorry though." He kissed her again and replied, "Don't apologize, be glad that you can outrun me. Afterall, we both know that if you can beat me, you're pretty damn fast." They both laughed at this as they walked up to the front door. Sakura was just about to knock on the door when she had a thought. She turned to Naruto and asked, "Wait, didn't he say that he'd be going on a mission today?" Naruto thought about this for a momen, before slapping his forehead and exclaiming, "Damnit, that's right. Oh well, maybe next time." "Yeah," Sakura replied, "Maybe. Race ya home?" Naruto grinned and said, "Sure, but no cheating and surprising me by..." Before he could finish, she had taken off for home. Naruto ran after her, exclaiming to himself.

They had moved in together almost a year ago, and had been dating for at least two. They were pretty much inseperable at all times that they were together. And if they weren't together, they were thinking of nothing but eachother. They were absolutely in love, and didn't care what anyone said about it.

So anywayz... that's my first chapter... i hope you all enjoyed it... plz review... in desperate need of advice and criticism...