On and On - Chapter 1

Sakura smiled, while looking at the water that was splashing against her feet. She sighed contently and closed her eyes. "You look content." She jumped at the sound of his voice and looked at him standing behind her. He smiled; one of those fake smiles... but... it seemed genuine.

She blinked. "Oh, yes. I'm very peaceful at the moment."

Sai chuckled and went to stand next to her in the ocean water. "I guess you didn't want to be at the bonfire." When she said nothing, he continued talking. "I didn't want to be with them either. I was going back to the cabin to read. But then I saw you and I thought you needed company."

He looked at her, but she was looking away. "Thank you for caring Sai." He didn't reply. Instead, he grabbed her hand, which definitely made her look up at him. She blushed.

"You're going for a swim," Her eyes widened. "I'm WHAT SAI?!" He smiled and threw her over his shoulder. Sakura punched her fists into his back, as well as kicking her feet. "PUT ME DOWN!" Sakura yelped when Sai dumped her into the cold water.

Sai picked her back up and put her on her feet, smirking as she was shivering. "You're a jerk!" She said, picking up some water and throwing it on him. His mouth opened in surprise and he pushed her, playfully. Sakura fell backwards, grabbing onto his shirt, which made him fall on top of her in the sand.

The water still splashed around them, moving back and forth against Sakura's back. Sai blinked in confusion at their position. "Sai?" Sakura asked, as she felt him run his fingers down the side of her cheek. Her breath hitched as she realized how close they were.

This was Sai. He was on top of her, touching her. His lips were so close to hers, she could feel his breath on them. Her face flushed with embarrassment. "Sai, you in there?" He shook his head and tumbled off of her, laying next to her.

"I am... truly sorry for that." Sakura turned her head to look at him and she smiled. The moon was shining brightly on top of them both, making their skin glisten with water.

"Sai, it's fine. I'm glad it was you who came to me tonight." He smiled at her and leaned on his elbow, so he could get a better look at her. "Are you happy with Sasuke?" Sai asked, seeing that her eyes flashed with a hidden emotion she couldn't hide.

"Why the sudden interest?"

"Just wondering..." His eyes burned with emotion, but she couldn't tell what he was trying to say. She looked up at him and closed her eyes when she felt him come closer. Sakura felt her heart begin beating faster, as his lips brushed her own.

"Sakura! Sai!" They pulled away from each other. "There you guys are! Going for a swim?" Ino asked, looking back and forth between them both.

Sai shook his head and got up, also pulling Sakura to her feet. She blushed and thanked Kami for it being dark so no one could see her cheeks. "We were just talking and Sai pushed me in the water." Sakura put her hands on her hips and poked out her bottom lip.

"If you say so forehead girl! Anyway, we've been looking everywhere for you guys! We're leaving tomorrow and we need your help to pack."

"We'll be there in a second, Ino-pig." Ino rolled her eyes and began walking back towards the cabin, leaving the two of them alone. Sakura turned and looked up at Sai, who was staring back down at her. He put his forehead against her own and sighed.

"I won't tell if you won't." Sai closed his eyes and took in her scent one more time, before he back away. Sakura blinked and took a steps toward him, but he stepped back. "I won't say a word, Sakura-chan."

Sai smiled; walking the way Ino had gone. The pinkette stared at his back and held a hand toward her heart. "I can't be feeling anything for Sai..." She shook her head and ran to the cabin so she could help the others pack.