Heyy! To those who Author alerted me thanks so much – it made my day. So, here is the new fanfic I said I would write! This is going to be after the Gaara arc but before the introduction of Sai so I hope you have a roundabout idea where that is. Also, ages? Who cares, you know, I know but does it matter in fan fiction? It sure as hell doesn't matter to me at this moment in time so yes, enjoy.

Italics are thoughts of anyone.

Italics underlined are inner Sakura.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto but when I'm rich (which I never will be ha) I'd like to buy it and dance around partying haha.

Chapter One.

"Ten more laps guys and I want to see the effort on your faces." Kakashi shouted to Sakura and Naruto. The two of them continued to storm on around Konoha with Naruto occasionally exclaiming, "Oh yes, Hokage in training – make way!" or "I'm so going to win Sakura-chan!" Kakashi couldn't help but grin from his position leaning against a tree reading his Icha Icha! It seemed no matter what Naruto was determined to be Hokage and he was sure that one day it would happen.

Once the ten laps were completed Naruto sped down in the direction of Kakashi's tree shouting his victory and pointed at Sakura who joined them at a steady jog. "I let you win moron." Sakura mumbled but couldn't help but grin as Naruto hugged her happily. Kakashi watched the exchanged between the two, normally a hug a while back from Naruto would have rewarded him with a bone-crunching punch that would send him through walls but in this instance the embrace was affectionately returned: things certainly had changed.

Kakashi couldn't help but feel a slight twinge of jealously when he watched the pair share their friendship and found himself wondering what it would be like for Sakura to embrace him and for him to return that hug, to slip his arms around her waist and bury his face in her pink hair; shaking his head ridding himself of these sudden thoughts he breathed a deep breath and announced: "First step today of training will be precision. How well can you hit that target there and how fast can you react in a time limit."

Naruto who had been listening very carefully screwed up his face and pouted: "Bahhh, Kakashi-sensei that sounds the worst bit of training I've ever done." To emphasise his point further he dropped to the floor crossing his legs and his arms then hung his head. "Hmphhh."

"Naruto, baka. This is only a easy training session today so its just light work so the faster we get this done the faster we can go get some ramen." Sakura tried to persuade Naruto to cooperate which is seemed to because at the mention of ramen Naruto immediately perked up and jumped to attention. "Alright Sakura-chan, your on!"

Sakura and Naruto got their weapons out that they thought they needed the extra training on to practise their precision and began the exercise. Kakashi stood off to the side watching the two; both of them were nearly 100 accurate except for the odd foolish mistake but as Sakura had mentioned it was only an easy training session as they hadn't been training together recently but extra practise wouldn't hurt.

As he pretended to be too engrossed in his book he watched Sakura who's aim was almost perfect. It was only almost because she put her rage so into it that if she didn't think before she threw it would go any direction. Maybe I should go and give her a pointer? Kakashi didn't know why these normally innocent thoughts were standing out in his head but making him think much deeper.

It was just a training session with Naruto and Sakura but for some reason this little niggle, yes a niggle, had arisen out of nowhere which kept making Sakura swim through his brain. He had certainly noticed that the pink haired Kunoichi had matured physically into a very attraction woman before rescuing Gaara but ever since he had noticed people being affectionate towards her particularly men which he had never took notice of but now he found himself glaring unconsciously at the male or getting annoyed.

Right, I will go across and give her that little advice of some refinement because after all I am her sensei... He slipped his book into a thigh pouch and trekked over to where Sakura was standing. Just as Kakashi opened his mouth to catch Sakura's attention she plunged her arm backwards into Kakashi's chest causing him to stumble backwards; as he fell to the ground he grabbed her arm for support bringing her too to ground with him.

Both opening their eyes once landing on the floor Sakura immediately apologised: "I'm so sorry! I should have known you were there. Are you okay?" Kakashi however was internally enjoying the position they were in; the fall had caused Sakura to be straddling his groin section and his hand was still on her arm bringing her closer to him.

It wasn't long before his moment was interrupted: "Kakashi-sensei! Sakura-chan! What are you two doing? I'm practising here and you two are busy rolling around the floor? When were you going to tell me?" His lip trembled indignantly and glowered at the pair on the ground causing them to break apart.

"I think practise is over. See you tomorrow, 1pm sharp." Kakashi told them and made some hand signs and vanished.

I definitely enjoyed that predicament a bit too much, what did Sakura think?

"Sakuraaaa-chaaan! What were you doing?" Naruto asked as they walked to the ramen stand.

"We fell suddenly Naruto." She responded shortly but sweetly. It was nice though wasn't it? Her inner stated. It was really nice but what did Kakashi think?

So, there is the first chapter of a new story! Read, review and all that jazz. This one is definitely going to be continued but I'm not going to say once a week or anything but definitely updated.

Next chapter:

Unexpected meetings before training and it seems uncomfortable and unasked questions seem to be hanging in the air.