Chapter 2- The Nin
"I guess not" replied the Nin, looking at the oval windows. The sky outside was overcast with steel gray cloud giants from the previous night's rain fall. Despite the warm rustic look of the office the air filtering through the windows was crisp and fresh.
"Kakashi?" the voice asked. He was attentive at once."I know how objective you are, but is no longer your mission anymore."
"What ever do you mean by that, Tsunade-sama?" he replied coolly beside the fact that recapping his findings had made his blood boil to the point of tasting the iron on his tongue.
"Cut the bullshit. Don't you think I already know?" she arched a well groomed brow. He trained his eyes onto her, pinning her with an icy glare. How could she possible know what he felt? She matched his look, increasing its intensity as she emphasised her words. "As Godaime Hokage it is part of my duty to be aware of the small things. No matter how small."
His face blanched and his left eye twitched underneath the soft woollen mask, other than that he showed no other signs of his inner turmoil. How? Was the question he kept returning to. She continued, her voice lowering with severity, "Kakashi you aren't getting any younger…" her face softened a notch "You are going to have to let what happened between you and Anko go."
Stepping away from the wall he un-crossed his arms, when he had crossed them he wasn't sure.
"Unless there are any more pressing issues, I will take my leave." He turned on his heel and strode to the door, taking a small curt bow before grasping the cold brass knob.
"Kakashi wait…"She didn't finish as she watched his figure disappear through the door, leaving a soft click as it shut in place. Hanging her head she took a deep breath and released it slowly. She was doing it for his own good, he just didn't know it. Pressing a small button on a rectangle box she spoke
"Shizune have today's afternoon appointments cancelled id like to have a little down time, reschedule them for early morning tomorrow."
"…Yes Godaime, Right away." The voice cracked off and Tsunade slumped down into her chair.
Outside in the hallway Kakashi jumped out of nearby window, free falling several meters down before leaping across Konoha's rooftops towards his abode. Touching down on his roof he perched on his haunches, taking a pause in the momentary calm before his thoughts returned to racing, like the wind had been through his silvery hair. FUCK! He was in way over his head. If it hadn't been for Anko this would have never happened. It was her fault as much as it was his for not noticing earlier. He had been in a whirlwind relationship with her which had ended on bitter terms. That had led him to being on a mission he should have never been assigned to.
Tsunade had appointed him to watch over the Uchiha boy and protect Sakura should the need have surfaced. But how was he supposed to have protected her from a broken heart? Raking a calloused hand through his hair, he sprung backward; somersaulting into the open window of his room. Landing on his feet, he whipped off his mask and proceeded to stalk into his en-suite bathroom. Glaring at his likeness he could see that time had been kind to him, but tell-tell signs were starting to show. He vaguely recalled what Tsunade had mentioned to him, along the lines of being younger and letting go? Somewhere in her talk he had zoned out, which wasn't good because Nin always need to be alert, and vigilant. He winced as her remembered how Sakura had been devoted to that Bastard! Her face beaming each time she showed up to his holding cell. Off course she had greeted Kakashi in passing which was something in the least. Sighing heavily, he opened the faucet and began to wash the perspiration on his face and those thoughts, away.
A/N: I have decided to post this up, it has been a while and thats mainly because i didnt find the time to type up the written version. Most of the chapters have been written so they will be loaded as soon as i finish typing them up! ^.^ enjoy as the story unfolds! R&R please!
