Naruto - The Power of Love Ch1

Disclaimer</u>: I don't own Naruto or any related characters. If I did, Sakura would've definitely fallen for Lee-kun. XD

AN</u>: I honestly don't know where this idea came from. Something a little different from what you may be used to. Note that I never had any children yet and don't plan on it for a while, so I really wouldn't know how a teenager, with an unplanned pregnancy, would feel. I watch Lifetime, 'kay? XP

(After the adding of the title) Oh my god, that title even sounds like it belongs on Lifetime!

Special Thanks to my friend; EnduranceInTribulation for Beta-ing my story for me and helping me out when I needed it. Yay for you!

Full Summary</u>: What would happen to a sixteen year old Sakura and a seventeen year old Lee when they are met with a life altering decision? Such a decision could break their relationship or make it even stronger than it was before.

Warning(s)</u>: Implied Sex, duh. Sakura and Lee (duh, again), teenage pregnancy (duh, a third time). Slight OOC-ness...

(Possible) Side Pairing(s)</u>: Naruto/Hinata, Shikamaru/Ino, Neji/Tenten

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The Power of Love
By SapphireWhiteTigress</i>

Chapter I

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They met in a secluded area at sundown, to get away from the busy life in the village. They met here often, for almost a year, not to keep their relationship a secret but to protect it from potential danger. They were deeply in love and couldn't get enough of the other. It was an innocent type of love. They hugged, kissed, held hands...stuff of that degree. They didn't want to do anything the other didn't want to, and that was driving them both crazy. Because, when one comes down to it, they wanted and needed each other.

The two never brought up furthering their relationship. Even though they had desires, they didn't want their desires to get in the way of what they loved more, which was each other. So for that, they could wait until they were ready.

They rested against a tree, contented to be in each other's company while under the star filled sky. Her head nestled against his shoulder while he wrapped an arm around her protectively; after all, he did swore to protect her with his life, no matter where they may be.

Sakura sighed in blissfulness as she rested her head on the shoulders of her boyfriend, her pink hair cascading down his shoulder in waves. Who would've thought that Haruno Sakura would be over Sasuke and happy in love with Rock Lee? Weird things happen, but at least she was happy with the way things turned out.

Lee started to dose off after sitting there for almost an hour, gazing at the stars in the most comfortable silence they have ever been in. Sakura noticed and playfully poke Lee in the side.

“You're falling asleep,” She said with a slight giggle.

Lee groggily glanced down at her and pulled her closer to him, shifting a tired yawn. “Well, we have been training exceedingly hard today...”

She cuddled up under him as they shared a thoughtful silence. “Do you want to go back now?” She asked him.

Lee made a low noise in the back of his throat, too tired to actually say anything. Today has been an exceptionally hard day with Gai-sensei's intense training. He doesn't usually mind his sensei's training, Lee is most likely the one that actually out-do his mentor, but today, he just overdid it and right now, all he wanted was to spend some time with the person he loves more than the world and fall asleep with her by his side.

Sakura stared at him as he drifted, his eyes closed. She remembered when they first met and how she tried to desperately get away from him. She was foolish back than, but that was almost four years ago. She was now older and more mature and appreciate all the little things life had to offer. She couldn't believe she thought he wasn't cute or adorable back than.

“Sakura-chan...” Lee said, not bothering to open his eyes. At first, she thought he was talking in his sleep until she felt him pull her even closer to him, before relaxing. “...I love you...” He whispered into her ear.

Sakura shivered from pleasure with feeling his hot breath on her earlobe. “I love you, too, Lee-kun...” She gently kissed his cheek and he smiled.

“I am glad...” He said softly, fighting to stay awake. Lee couldn't be cuter in that moment, trying so hard to stay awake, while under the calming blanket of the night sky. Lee tiredly grinned as he remembered the day he asked her out and she finally accepted.

That was almost one year ago, with Thursday (it being Saturday) being their one year anniversary and Lee had everything planned for the perfect night with the perfect girl.

Suddenly, a swift wind blew against them, ruffling Sakura's hair. She shivered slightly as the temperature dropped and huddled against Lee, trying to draw in his body heat. Lee opened one eye at her, grabbed his bag that lied abandon by his side and pulled out a soft, cozy looking blue blanket. He always carried one with him for such an occasion, since he loved to sleep under the stars. He draped the blanket over the two of them to protect them from the chill.

“Are you okay?” He asked.

She nodded against his shoulder and he pulled her between his legs and wrapped his arms around her thin waist. She leaned back against his strong chest with a sigh. Lee was the best guy there ever was. He just had to be. She meant that. He was so sweet, caring, considerate...everything a girl could possibly want in a guy. He wasn't pushy and made her feel like she was unwanted. He would never, ever make her do anything she didn't want to do. She was really lucky to have him, while he thought otherwise. He was the lucky one to hold a place inside of her beautiful heart. To actually be the one holding her heart so gently in his callous hands. He didn't deserve her, but he wouldn't give her up for the world. Not over his dead body,

It was now getting extremely late, but neither cared. They would spend the night out there, if they had to, like they had many times before.

“Lee-kun...” It was Sakura's turn to casually break the silence.

“Hn?” He asked absently. Why was he so tired? He just felt so at ease with her there with him.

She stalled for a moment before saying; “How much do you love me?”

Lee's soft chuckle reached her ears as he gently tighten his arms around her waist in a loving awkward hug before releasing. “What kind of question is that? I love you from the earth to the stars and beyond, into the infinite abyss known as space.” He said and kissed the top of her head.

Apparently satisfied with that answer, she went back to gazing at the stars. She wasn't as sleepy as Lee seemed to be. Actually, she felt energetic right now. “Lee-kun?” She said with a giggle this time. She begin to wondered if she was becoming annoying.

This time he playfully groaned out a response.

She asked her question. “Why do you love me?” She kneew the answer, she asked him a thousand times before, but she loved to hear him tell her over and over again how much he loves her and what she means to him.

“What not to love about you? Your beauty, your youthfulness, your strength...everything. I love everything about you. From your forehead to your toes.” He laughed.

Sakura jabbed him playfully in the side. “Lee-kun, you can be so silly sometimes.”

“I try.” He said. When she thought about it, Lee had changed over the four years she's known him. He's much taller, more built, his voice has gotten deeper, as what happens when young boys become men. He's wasn't as 'crazy' as he was back when he was 13, preaching about youth and whatnot with that Gai-sensei of his. He's more calm and quieter, but also fierce and dangerous when in battle. He became one of the best ninjas in the village and she was thoroughly proud of her little Lee-kun, who wasn't so little anymore.

They were quiet for a moment and Sakura begin to think about certain things. Here she was, sitting between the legs of the man she loved, content with just being there and staring at the beautiful stars. Her mind started to wander to other things, as they often did when she was with him. They've been dating for almost a year and they have not once attempted to take that step. She was mostly afraid, because it would be her first time, even though she desperately wanted her first time to be with Lee, the fear still remained. She wanted him to make the first move, but he never did. Either because he was shy, not ready, or thought she wasn't ready.

She took a deep breath, the desire to have him taking over all her senses. She turned to face Lee and noticed that the poor boy had somehow fallen asleep during her brief thinking session. That was okay. She had a creative way of waking him up. She slowly turned her body around and carefully placed him on the soft patch of grass. Lee stirred a bit but continued to snore. Sakura made sure not to wake him just yet as she crawled on top of him and position herself carefully over his form.

She rubbed her right hand up and down the side of his face, gently caressing it thoughtfully. He peeked opened an eye at her and blinked in surprise, finding himself laying down rather than being held up by a tree.

“Sa-Sakura?” He stammered, temporarily forgetting to add the '-chan' at the end of her name.

“Shhh...” She whispered, feeling oddly bold. Usually, she wouldn't be doing something like this, but considering that it was Lee she was with, she really didn't mind it. She continued to run her hand across his face and over his muscular arms, feeling him tense before relaxing. He was wearing a black sleeveless turtleneck along with a pair of black jeans, something very different from his normal attire of that green spandex he's always wearing; thankfully too. It'll make everything a whole lot easier with what she has planned for tonight.. “I want you...to show me how much you love me...” She whispered, almost fearfully.

Lee eyes widen at what she was suggesting. Could she possibly mean...what he thought she meant? Sakura, his beautiful flower, wanted to commence in the most beautiful ceremony known to lovers with him? He wasn't sure how to respond. “Sakura-chan?”

Sakura smiled nervously at him, wondering if maybe she was coming on too strong. She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek, softly trailing petals of kisses across his jawline and then resting on his lips. Lee, overcoming his shock, passionately kissed her back.

Sakura moaned inside of his mouth as he gently turned her over onto her back so he was on top of her, never once breaking the kiss. Once the kiss ended, both teenagers were breathless. Lee rubbed his forehead against her's and smiled. “Sakura-chan, I love you so much, I always have...” He whispered against her lips, his heart pouring out his love.

She smiled up at him, kissed him on the lips, and whispered; “I love you, too, Lee-kun.”

Lee wrapped his arms around her and turned on his side, holding her close to his heart. She could hear the rhythm of its anxious beat. It matched her's perfectly, as if they belonged together. The beat of his heart against her own calmed her in a way nothing else could. If she never believed in faith or destiny, she could consider changing her mind. Her mind went back to the present.

She wasn't sure if they should continue out here, under the stars, where anyone could just walk by and see them. That would lead to humiliation and other things they wouldn't want to explain. But the thought was really romantic, making love to the person you love under the heavens. She sighed and cuddled closer to him, entangling her legs with his.

He ran a hand through her soft pink hair. He loves her hair, so soft and beautiful, just like the person it belonged to. And her eyes. There was no other person on the planet with such amazing eyes such as hers. He could get lost in her emerald orbs forever.

He drew her closer to him and tilted her chin up for another deep kiss. Every time they kissed, the desire to have her grew stronger and stronger until he couldn't take it anymore. The drowsiness he felt earlier was long gone as the desire to become one with Sakura grew intensively, almost painfully.

Sakura was trembling with need but she, reluctantly, stopped him from going any further. They shouldn't have their first time out here where anything was possible. “Lee-kun...not here...” She whispered

Lee nodded in understanding, awkwardly standing up. He lifted Sakura up, who was as light as a feather, and ran at top speed back to the village and to his apartment, in record time. After fumbling with the keys, he opened the door and shut it, not really bothering to lock it and stumbled through the dark and into his bedroom. He carefully placed the giggling Sakura on to the bed and smiled down at her, seeing her outline in the dark. The only light source in the room came from the moon shining though the window which cast a mysterious glow around his girlfriend.

Lee blushed at the thoughts of what could happen now. Sakura took a hold of his larger hands and pulled him down on the bed next to her. They stayed like that for a moment, not taking any actions whatsoever as they held each other. Sakura's soft hand trailed up the side of Lee's arm, sending shivers down his spine.

“Lee-kun...are you...afraid?” She asked, not taking her hand from his arm.

Lee gulped, nervously. “A-afraid? Never! The youthful desire to become one with my beautiful flower grows strong!” He declared, but really, he was a bit nervous, being that he has never done anything like this before, and to do it before marriage. He knew that premarital sex was wrong, but some men acted on impulse alone. And the desire to have her was strong...but it wasn't right...or was it? There was no right or wrong way when it came to love, was there?

Sakura smiled at him. “It's okay, Lee...I love you, there's nothing to worry about.” She said, kissing him gently on the lips. The kiss started slow, something innocent, before shifting into something more, filled with love and passion, want and need.

His hands gently trailed up her shirt, leaving goosebumps on her sides, causing her to giggle in the kiss. He couldn't help but smile. He found a tickle spot. He continued to trail his hands up and down her sides and she laughed out loud. She broke the kiss. “Lee!”

Lee looked at her innocently. “Yes?”

She faked a pout. “You did that on propose.”

Lee secretly grinned and brought his mouth down to the nape of her neck, earning a surprise gasp from her. His lips were hot against her skin and it felt extremely good. She tilted her head to the side to give him more access to the soft area.

Sakura suddenly jerked away from him as a thought hit her like a ton of bricks. “Lee!”

Lee, startled, jumped off of her like a kicked puppy. “Sakura! Did I do something wrong? I did not mean to hurt my beautiful flower in any way! I am so very sorry!” He exclaimed, looking her over quickly for any visible injuries.

Sakura nervously laughed. “No, Lee-kun, I'm okay. I just remembered something, is all.” She shifted to support her weight on her elbows as she watched him reapproach the bed.

Lee nervously took a seat next to her. “What is that, Sakura-chan?”

Sakura blushed. She didn't want to go through this, but it was essential, if they didn't want unexpecting results because of this night. “Um, Lee...” She started, trailing off for a moment. “Um, do you...do you...” She shifted uncomfortably under his gaze. “Do you have any, you know...” She gestured in the air with her right hand. “...protection?” She finally said, her blush deepening.

Lee blinked and frown. “Oh, um, no. I was not planning on this. Oh, Sakura-chan! I am so sorry!” He threw his arms over her shoulders and brought her into a tight hug. “I have failed you as a respectable boyfriend and as a man!”

Sakura couldn't help but laugh at Lee's overexaggerating antics. “Lee, you haven't failed me.” She pulled back from him. Was she really sure about this? Was this what they really wanted? They have their whole lives ahead of them, after all...

She then remembered something in her pocket. She pulled it out to reveal a tiny red condom. “It's a good thing I borrowed some from Ino the other day...”

Lee blinked in surprise. “Sakura-chan, were you planning on this?” What were the odds that she coincidentally came 'prepared'?

She giggled. “Well, it was going to happen sooner or later, I just preferred sooner rather than later.” And with that, she sat the condom aside and showered Lee with many kisses, not allowing him time to say anything

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AN</u>: Okay, first of all...I wasn't expecting that...Well, there you have it. I had to write this chapter three times before I got it to my liking, and I must say; third time's the charm. This chapter was really hard to write (it took me weeks just to get that far...). XD I decided to throw caution to the wind and just freakin' end it. I hope everyone liked it so far. This will probably be one of my most serious fics yet...since I'm a humor addict, I'm trying not to throw too much humor into this 'suppose' drama filled story. But, bah, that kinda scared me...Sorry for OOC-ness, but I guess love makes you kinda OOC, huh?

If you enjoyed it, please tell me. If not, oh well. I don't mind. Just don't flame. If you don't like it, that's fine, you can read something else.

Next Chapter Teaser: Lee grinned at her as he held both hands over her eyes, leading her away from her home. It was midday when he came to get her, telling her that he wanted to show her something. She laughed and allowed him to take her wherever it was that he wanted to go, as he put both hands over her eyes. She gasped in surprise.