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Souno closed his eyes and leaned his head against the soft sand, simply feeling August's warm body against his. He took in a deep breath of salty air and slowly released it, feeling all of his tension leave him as he did so. "This was a good day after all." He felt August move closer against him and felt a surge of excitement, "Uh oh....that can't happen here. Not now." He felt the feeling subside a little and let loose sigh of relief. He pulled August closer to him and lifted his head. He saw her curled up against his chest, her eyes half closed and her lips slightly open. She was truely beautiful to his eyes, "Honey, aren't you cold?"

Souno looked down at her as she huddled against his chest, her eyes drooping with sleep. He gently propped himself up and held her in his arm, "Hey, if you have a dorm room...." Souno blushed, "I mean....I don't have one yet, but I can take you back to yours..." He blushed further and slowly kissed her to break the silence. He stood up and qrabbed his deerhide tunic and handed it to her. "Here baby, put this on, you're freezing."

Souno felt her tongue probe his mouth and began to return the kiss before rolling her over and pinning her down, "Well....if we both don't have one.....let's sleep on the roof tonight." He said before adding softly, "Together." He hoped he wasn't being too brash in his actions, but he didn't want to leave her alone. Especially tonight. He loved her and just wanted to hold her in his arms. "She remindes me so much of.....her...." He quickly cast the thought from his head, it was pure folly to be thinking of Her. He helped her up and took her hand, "So, what will it be?"

Souno slowly worked his hands up her damp back and then through her still moist hair, enjoying the ripples of pleasure that coursed throughout his body. His tongue softly explored her warm mouth as hers did the same to his. He began to lean over her and sweep her down into a dip, like an old fashion dancer would have done. He held her there as a cool breeze softly carressed his still topless form as he held the woman of his dreams in his arms.

Souno's voice caught in his throat, "Should I tell her? I mean....it's not bad.....but...." He started to feel choked up and a single tear fell down his cheek, "I was....exiled....for something I did." He wipped the tear away, " I really never wanted this damn power...." He sighed and hugged her close. "That really doesn't matter though, it's in the past." His mind was suddenly overwhelmed with memories of his childhood, and hot tears began to fall down his face and cloud his vision.

Souno slowly lifted her chin and kissed her, "don't....let's get back to the dorms honey....we can talk there." He pulled away from her and gathered the few clothes scattered across the sand and slowly looked at the night enfolded surf for a second before wrapping his free arm around her waist and guideing her back to the dormitories.

((next post: dorm roof))

Ananda followed him up the hill, and continued down the other side to sit on the sand. It was still warm from the sun, and she laid back against it, staring towards the horizon. "Absolutely beautiful," she said softly. "Nice choice, Sasuke." She realized with a smile that she was still wearing her bathing suit under her clothes, and sat up, grinning at Sasuke. "Do you swim?" She stood and walked back towards him. "I went swimming earlier today, but it's always more fun with company." She nodded solemnly. "You going to join me, or do I have to swim all alone?"