The Waiting Moon (Sasuke x oc) Book 1 ?

The village slept under the moon's pale light, but inside the home they shared, the world was quiet, save for the soft rustling of breath and the steady rhythm of hearts. The night had drawn on, and after hours of talking, sharing, and the comfort of each other's company, Sasuke and Kaori found themselves alone in the dim glow of the room.

The weight of the day's conversations and the lingering moments between them had built up to something unspoken-something that needed no words. Their eyes locked, and for a brief moment, the outside world seemed to fade away. There was only the two of them, standing in the middle of the room, drawn to one another by an invisible force that neither of them could resist.

Kaori could feel her heart race as Sasuke took a step closer, his presence surrounding her like a silent storm.

She didn't back away. Instead, she tilted her head slightly, her eyes lowering to his lips. The air between them thickened, charged with the anticipation of what was about to unfold.

Sasuke's gaze softened, but it held a burning intensity that sent a thrill down her spine. Without saying a word, he reached for her waist, his hand warm and sure as it rested there. He drew her closer, his body pressing against hers with an unspoken need, and before she could fully process it, his lips were on hers.

The kiss was slow at first-tentative, as if they were both testing the waters. But as their lips moved together, the hunger they had been holding back ignited, consuming them in the heat of the moment. Kaori's breath caught in her throat as she felt herself being gently pushed back, her body meeting the coolness of the wall behind her. Sasuke's arm wrapped securely around her waist, holding her firmly, as if he never intended to let go.

She let out a soft gasp as her body pressed more fully against his, the solid strength of him reminding her of just how safe she felt in his embrace. Kaori responded instinctively, her arms winding around his neck, pulling him closer. She could feel the heat radiating off of him, the tension in his body that matched her own. Every movement, every touch, seemed to stir something deeper, something raw.

Sasuke's lips trailed over hers, a series of soft but insistent kisses that sent shivers through her body. His hand at her waist shifted, fingertips brushing the sensitive skin beneath her clothes, making her heart race even faster. He groaned softly into her mouth, and the sound sent a jolt of desire coursing through her veins.

Her head tilted slightly, trying to deepen the kiss, her fingers threading through his dark hair, tugging him closer, if that was even possible. She felt the urgency in him now, the way his body reacted to hers. Sasuke had always been a man of control, but now, with her pressed up against the wall and the weight of his hand around her waist, that control seemed to slip just a little. He was no longer just the distant shinobi. He was Sasuke, her Sasuke.

But as the moment deepened, as their kiss grew more intense, something in him shifted. Sasuke pulled back just slightly, his forehead resting against hers, their breaths mingling in the quiet. His lips hovered over her mouth, the softest whisper of a breath between them.

"Kaori," he murmured, as if savoring her name on his lips. His voice was rough, edged with emotion.

Kaori opened her eyes to meet his, breathless but smiling softly. "Yes?"

His gaze softened even more, though there was an undeniable trace of something deeper there. "I've never been one for these moments," he said, his voice barely audible. "But with you... it feels different."

Kaori's heart fluttered in her chest. She reached up, cupping his face in her hands, her thumbs brushing over his cheekbones. "Sasuke, you don't have to say anything," she whispered, her voice full of understanding. "I'm right here."

His lips found hers again, a kiss that was softer this time, a moment of tenderness amidst the passion. But as his lips trailed down to her jawline, something caught his attention-something small, something he had never noticed before.

His hand shifted from her waist to her neck, and with a gentle movement, he lifted her hair, exposing the delicate skin behind her ear. His breath hitched when he noticed it-a tiny mole, hidden just beneath her hairline, a mark she had carried all her life.

His fingers brushed over it lightly, as if mesmerized by the subtle imperfection. He paused for a moment, taking it in, before looking up at her with a small, rare smile.

"I never noticed this before," he said quietly, his voice almost reverent.

Kaori blinked, surprised by his attention to such a small detail. "It's always been there," she whispered. "I didn't think you'd ever care to notice."

Sasuke shook his head, his smile lingering as he bent down, his lips pressing softly to the mole behind her ear in a final, tender kiss. The sensation of his lips against her skin sent a wave of warmth through her entire body, making her heart swell with affection.

"I care," Sasuke whispered, his voice low and intimate, the sincerity in his words making her chest tighten.

Kaori's breath caught as she closed her eyes, her hands moving to rest gently on his chest. "Sasuke..."

"I'll always care," he murmured, his lips lingering near her ear, his breath warm against her skin.

In the quiet of the night, under the watchful gaze of the moon, Kaori felt like she had everything she could ever need in that moment-his arms around her, his soft words, his presence that anchored her in the uncertainty of the world. She felt the weight of the world slip away, replaced by the unspoken promise in his touch, his kiss.

Together, they remained there, caught in a moment of tranquility and passion, knowing that this-what they shared-was everything.