Midnight was just around the corner. The clock on the wall kept ticking, echoing, mocking me. I can't take it. I swung my legs over the side of the bed and slipped on my shoes. I could feel my rage building as I opened the door and left. The air was warm for how late it was. I grabbed my iPod out of my pocket and put on my Punk Playlist. The Word Alive started screaming the song Heartless into my ears as Anko walked around the corner. She was wearing next to nothing and walking with Kurenai. I took a deep breath and waited for them to notice me. The minute Anko saw me she jumped, I fought back a laugh.
"Kakashi. You scared the shit out of me. Why are you walking around so late?" She actually sounded shocked. I couldn't help but eye her lips as she spoke.
"I could ask you two the same question. Someone's going to get mad that two 17 year old girls are out alone." I retorted, crossing my arms over my chest. She glared at me, and I guess you could say that she looked cute when she did, but, cute isn't really a term I like to use often. She took two steps and poked her finger at my chest.
"Don't you dare pull that bullshit. You're only 17." I pushed her hand away and bent down so my one eye bored into hers.
"But no one messes with me." I barely heard Kurenai say she was going home and that Anko could meet up with her later. The minute she turned her back Anko burst into a wide smile and closed the distance between us. I glanced around quickly before pulling down my mask and pinning her to a tree. She didn't hesitate to press her lips to mine. We didn't last long outside before I pulled her back to my apartment.
I wouldn't have cared who I took home with me that night. Anko just happened to be in the right place at the right time. I'm not in love. I don't fall in love. She's a good lay, and if I have to admit, I hate sleeping alone. As the sun rose I hurried and got in the shower. I locked the door, just to make sure that she wouldn't try to come in with me. It wasn't long before I heard her walking around outside of the room. She called my name a couple of times but I ignored it. As I shut off the water I heard her gasp and shout that I should call her later. I wouldn't, I never call. So instead I quickly got dressed and decided to take a walk.
On my walk I saw a cute little girl with pink hair. She couldn't have been any older that maybe three. I knew her parents, they were ninja. She was pulling at her father's headband. Her pink hair was shoulder length, and reminded me of cotton candy. I couldn't stop myself from smiling. She'll make a good ninja someday. My smile faded as a single thought sounded in my mind. All ninja die. I hope she never becomes a ninja, I hope she never falls in love with a ninja, and I hope that she's older when her parents die.
She looked at me as I passed by. She waved and yelled hi after me. I forced a smile and waved at her. I couldn't hold anything against such a young innocent little girl. Shortly down the road there was a young Uchiha. His black hair was cut short in the back and spiked up. He was going to undoubtedly be a ninja, a strong one at that. I nodded my respects to his parents and brother.
I stopped in my tracks as I saw a little boy sitting alone on the swing. I knew who he was. That was Naruto Uzumaki. Iruka was standing not far from him, and several people were keeping their eye on him, but no one was talking to him. I took a deep breath and walked over to him. I knelt down in front of him and his blue eyes lit up so brightly. He's going to know what it feels like to hate sleeping alone. "Hi Naruto." I said gently. "I'm Kakashi, can I swing with you?"
He nodded his head with a smile across his face. I took the seat next to him, sympathy flooded through my body, but I pushed it away. I know how he'll feel when he gets older. But for now, we both hate sleeping alone.