-1Warnings: Meh I rated it 'M' for some sexy content, some swearing and a little violence…don't like it then basically don't read it but…enjoy it!
This is the sequel to Cherryblossom of my Heart so if you get confused you can only blame yourself for not reading that first! Well I hope you guys like it!
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Springtime in Konoha was always a sight to behold. Mostly because of the famous cherry blossom trees that burst forth into bloom every season, sending delicate pink blossoms drifting gently throughout the renound shinobi village. Hatake Kakashi hated that the most. The damned flowers would always catch in his stubbornly upright silver hair and refused to remove themselves unless picked out one by one. Too bad for him tonight he was required by the Hokage herself to attend the Cherry Blossom festival that evening…there would be a dance and the works. Exactly why he didn't want to go. Socializing was not the Copy Ninja's forte.
Presently he stood on a secluded street corner watching the joyous people pass by in the lit streets, enjoying the crisp cool of the night. His hair was spiky and unruly as always mask in place but instead of his usual jounin getup he wore a baggy black shirt and a clean, unwrinkled pair of black slacks. Currently his left hand was stuffed into one pocket while the other held a copy of Icha Icha Paradise aloft although it was far to dark to read.
Civilians and shinobi alike roamed the streets enjoying this one chance to goof off and not have to worry about life at all. Quite suddenly slender yet strong arms wrapped around his neck from behind and legs wrapped around his waist for support . He froze as he heard a sweetly familiar voice whisper: "You can't be an antisocial roach forever Kakashi." The famed Copy Ninja's heart beat faster as the young woman's chin rested on his shoulder. "Sakura people could see…"
The girl laughed and she let herself down to walk in front of him. "With you lurking in the dark like this it would take X-Ray vision!"
She looked absolutely amazing. A pink silk dress adorned with red cherry blossoms rested lightly on her slim form, the hem reaching a dangerous two inches above her knees, the top open a bit to tantalize him. Her beautiful pink locks hung free down her back, he was happy she had let it grow out again. Her jade green eyes sparkled with mischief as they looked into his one soft grey one. He bit back the desire to reach out and wrap a protective arm around her dainty shoulders. "Sakura….you looks so beautiful."
She blushed and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "I got all dressed up…all for you." Now it was his turn to blush. "Well come on let's go find Naruto." The girl wrapped her hand around his and tugged the reluctant man out from his hiding place, delving into the swirling crowds. He looked at her from behind, for she was ahead of his, still pulling him along. Her pink locks danced back and forth mesmerizing him. She was a true cherry blossom in bloom…
One week. Precisely one week since that night…one week since she told him she loved him…since he declared their affair a secret…since he hadn't said 'I love you' back to her even though he did. He loved her more than even she could imagine.
"Oh my heavens above, is that Kakashi?!" exclaimed a painfully familiar voice. To Kakashi's horror Sakura stopped in the midst of the crowd and food stands and moved over to the side of traffic to greet none other than…
"Oh hello Genma enjoying the festival?" she asked politely. The brown haired senbon master stood next to a game booth one arm around a very busty brunette the other supporting him against a telephone pole. Kakashi eyed him with subtle distaste, even when he was with a woman who had boobs the size of most people's heads he still eyed up Sakura like a piece of candy. The cocky bastard flicked the senbon between his teeth with a grin and tightened his grip on the woman. "Yeah, sure am." The brunette beside him giggled. "And you?" She smiled slightly and Kakashi could see her trying to hide a grimace. "Oh I'm having a great time, I was just dragging him out of hiding to find Naruto have you seen him?" Genma raised an eyebrow and glanced at a still silent Kakashi. "Uh no, but if you don't find him you could always come back to see me---" Almost instantaneously Kakashi slung a possessive arm around Sakura's shoulders and turned to the flirtatious shinobi. "Thanks for the offer Genma but I think I just saw Naruto over there."
He steered Sakura away from Genma and back into the crowd. She was the perfect height to rest her head against the crook of his shoulder, and he was enjoying the feeling of having her this close and not caring who saw…she sighed and fell into step with him he knew she was enjoying this moment as much as he was. Suddenly she looked up and silently grabbed his hand dragging him diagonally across the street to Ichiraku's Ramen shop. As predicted there sat Naruto, slurping a celebratory bowl of noodles a certain raven haired kunoichi at his side. Apparently things with Kiba hadn't gone well with the Byakugan heiress. "Hinata-chan how are you?" asked a delighted Sakura. Hinata looked up from daintily eating her own bowl of ramen and grinned at Sakura. She was looking quite ravishing in a light lavender kimono lightly decorated with orchids. Naruto stopped slurping and looked up with electric blue eyes at Kakashi and Sakura.
"Sakura-chan you look great! And Kakashi…wow I can't believe you actually came!" the happy blonde leaped off his stool followed by Hinata and he put an arm around her. Sakura looked at them with mingled jealously and happiness. They were so lucky to be able to love each other openly, and without fear of legal and social judgment. She breathed in Kakashi's addicting scent and fought the urge to lean closer to him. No telling what Naruto would say, or do for that matter.
"So Sakura still dateless this year? Or did--" He looked suspiciously at Kakashi but the silver haired man waved a casual hand. "No Naruto, what are you thinking?"
Sakura laughed nervously and ruffled Naruto's hair. "Yeah Naruto!"
The blond laughed and they chatted about pointless things after that. Hinata mentioned things with the clan were going good so far and she was due to ascend to leader of the Hyuuga clan after the New Year. Naruto was absolutely ecstatic about finally having Hinata as his and only his. The young raven-haired woman blushed ant Naruto's attention and eventually they left, laughing and holding hands.
Kakashi looked down at the pink-haired woman at his side. She was smiling slightly. "I really am happy for them…"
Kakashi's lips tugged into at smile. "I think someone needs a drink." She looked up at him, her lustrous eyes melting his soul. "But…people would talk…" He smiled and placed a hand on her shoulder. "What's so suspicious about an ex-sensei buying a former student a drink?"
"Oh my god Sakura! How is it that you don't have a boyfriend?" Both Kakashi and Sakura turned to see none other than Ino standing there, blonde hair pinned up, overly tight blue dress and wearing a devilish smirk that read 'setup'. Kakashi saw Sakura smile. "Hey there Ino how have you been?" The blonde grinned and struck an unnecessary pose. "I have been great! You know what? Let's go get a drink!"
Sakura blinked in surprise. "Uhh…" Kakashi smiled. "Go on Sakura-chan you don't need to baby sit an old man like me."
"Your not old." she snapped immediately. He chuckled and leaned down to whisper in her ear, "I'll see you tonight my little cherry blossom, have fun." Without another word he let her be dragged away by Ino.
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"C'mon Sakura spill! Who's your sugar daddy?"
Said pink haired beauty was sitting across from Ino looking and feeling very uncomfortable. "Really Ino-Pig there is no one special in my life right now!" The blonde woman scoffed and ordered two shots of sake. Sakura tugged at the hem of her dress, very aware that half of the people in this bar consisted of bold young men eyeing up every pretty young thing walking in the door. Well that was basically the reason most men came to the Festival, to ogle all the girls who had gotten prettied up. Ino of course didn't seem to care about the staring, in fact she swung sideways in her chair and crossed her long slender legs, showing off the smooth skin. Sakura eyed them with distaste. "Do you have to do that? "
She smirked and trailed a finger up her leg. "If I want some company tonight."
There was a pause and their sake came. Ino downed hers and looked over at the pink haired beauty sitting opposite to her. "We need to get you a boyfriend." Sakura's eyes bugged and she spat out some of the alcohol. "N-no I'm quite happy to be just single right now!"
"Oh please, Naruto has Hinata, I have Shikamaru when he's not being a dickwad, hell I think even your sensei has a special girl! You can't tell me your not even a bit let down that you don't have a hand to hold walking down the street!"
She struck a nerve there. Sakura slammed down her cup onto the table and it shattered into fine glass fragments. "Why don't you worry about yourself for once Ino?" With that the furious blossom stalked out the door, breaking one brave mans arm as he reached out to test his luck leaving a very confused blonde girl alone in the bar.
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The night grew colder and the people celebrating the coming spring dispersed slightly as Sakura walked toward her apartment. It was true she was bitter and resentful of the fact that she and Kakashi couldn't show their affection openly. It ate away at her nerves that she couldn't kiss him whenever she wanted, or hold his hand on impulse. The consequences hung over them like a storm cloud. Even though she was 22 and legal the age difference, and the fact that Kakashi was her ex-sensei would be practically criminal in Konoha's eyes. Most of their fellow shinobi would probably try to understand but…she shuddered to think what Tsunade would say…or what Naruto would do to Kakashi if they were found out.
Sighing she opened the door and climbed the stairs to #9, her fingers fumbling with the keys. Finally she got the right one and the door opened revealing a messy living room covered in debris, old papers dirty clothes, and some shuriken and kunai that needed sharpening. She sighed again at the mess and slid off her shoes.
"Ow! Son of a…"
Hearing that oh so familiar voice Sakura flicked on the light switch and saw a misshapen Kakashi leaning against the doorframe of her kitchen, holding his ankle in one hand, a kunai sticking out of his foot. Despite herself she laughed, he just looked too comical. He was still wearing the same clothes from the festival , except for his shoes, and shirt. He glowered at her as she conveyed her amusement and said pointedly, "You know you really shouldn't leave these lying around."
Sakura laughed again and pulled him over to sit next to her on the couch. Ignoring his pleas she yanked the weapon from his foot and healed the profusely bleeding wound. Finished she snuggled up against him.
He smiled and placed an arm around her, massaging a small spot on her back with his thumb. She sighed and pulled down his mask to kiss him. He returned the gesture happily but the pulled away and looked into her eyes, hitae-ate askew revealing the Sharingan. "Sakura…I want you to know that I love you…and I'm sorry it has to be this way…"
On the verge of tears she kissed him again. "I love you too…more than anyone could ever know…they have no right to judge…but they would."
Sighing Kakashi scooped her up in his arms carried her to her bed. She stripped down to her underwear and snuggled under the covers, he did likewise. The pink haired woman laughed at the sight of his neon orange boxers. "They were on sale!" he said in his own defense. But she paid him no heed and he snuggled in with her, holding her close. They both needed some rest.
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Well there was the first chapter of the sequel! Please review and give me some suggestions so I know what my readers want to read! Please and thank you!
