La Kani hummed and pranced around the kitchen as she collected ingredients and prepared breakfast. Ballo watched her, head tilted in confusion at her joyous breakfast preparations. Maybe it had something to do with last night's interruption by that ninja his master was so fond of. The pups wondering was put off as a bowl of fresh food was placed in front of him, leading him to devour it happily.

A swift pair of arms around her waist caught La Kani off guard and she stopped her cooking. The gentle hold of the arms tightened slightly as she felt a nose nuzzling against her neck through her loose hair. She took in a long breath and held it tight in her chest, trying hard not to give into her own desires so easily.

"Kakashi... I'm making... breakfast..."

Said ninja smirk and kissed her neck. "I see that, you're doing a wonderful job."

A deep blush rose to her cheeks and she wiggled a little. "I can't... continue if you... do that."

One of his hands rubbed her tummy softly before moving up her side then to her shoulder, rubbing it gently as he rested his chin on the other shoulder. "That's alright, I don't need to eat."

"You should though, at least something." It was La Kani's worry for him that over came her desires of his touched. She turned quickly and looked up at him sternly. "You'll leave soon... let me do this for you."

Kakashi smiled under his mask gently. This girl was always so timid and shy but if it came to him and his well being she seemed to push as far as she felt necessary. And even with the sadness laced in her words, she was right to say he would leave and brave enough to face the reality of it... that he is a ninja and that meant he wouldn't always be around. If he couldn't do much about that fact he could do little things to ease her worry while he was with her. He kissed her forehead and gave her one last tight squeeze before releasing her to continue her breakfast preparations.

"Alright little Kani, I'll let you be... for now."

With that he sat at the other side of the counter and watched her make their breakfast. She smiled brightly and nodded, going back to what she was doing before. Kakashi watched her swift skills with the knife she used and how she gracefully scrapped her chopped veggies into a pan with easy. She must be a graceful ninja with moves like that, he thought. Nothing seemed to be too difficult when it came to her hands, being able to move quickly and also rather quietly, simple ease.

Finding himself watching her hands work more intently than he would like, he pulled a little orange book out of his pocket and read with the occasional glance to the girl cooking. Just as he was getting into a particularly interesting part, Kakashi's attention was turned back to La Kani upon hearing a plastic bowl drop to the floor. He raised a silver eye brow at the girl, silently inquiring about her shocked expression and sudden case of butter fingers.

La Kani pointed to the book in his hand slowly. "You... you read... those?"

He glanced at the book in his hand then back to her and nodded as if it were nothing. "Jiraiya is an excellent writer."

"I completely agree, it's just... a small shock to know you read those parts of his work..." A blush rose brightly to her cheeks but she simply bent down to pick up her bowl and returned to her cooking.

Such innocence was quite a sight for the copy nin and he smirked at realizing what he had gotten himself into with this girl. La Kani was obviously a very sheltered teenager once meeting Jiraiya, no matter how surprising that was it was obvious from her actions and how he treated her as that overly protective father figure. He wondered what her time in that orphanage had tought her and if it was equally as sheltering. Either way it seemed he would be the one to lead her into adulthood, happily.

Wait... since when was this such a sure thing? At first it wasn't obvious but as his gaze lingered on her, long black hair hanging loosely down her back, small hips swaying gently as she hummed and cooked, a carefree air surrounding her, Kakashi realized that she had pulled him in tight and he had no desire what so ever to leave her presence any time soon.

La Kani turned and set a plate with a fluffy white omelet on it in front of Kakashi. "Supreme veggie egg white omelet." She announced and handed him a pair of chopsticks with a sweet smile.

Kakashi smiled. "Thank you." This was a good thing, he knew this for certain.

Before he even started to reach for his mask to begin eating, La Kani turned to start the dishes while also respecting his privacy as he ate. This simple kind gesture caught Kakashi's attention and made him smile even more. Of course he had removed his mask to kiss her properly, but she never tired to take a peak even as they kissed. La Kani wanted to know what he really looked like under the thin fabric but she also knew that if he wanted her to see his face he would show her so there was no reason she couldn't wait until then.

The omelet was gone quickly, mask back in place. When she heard him stand and saw him move behind her out of the corner of her eye, La Kani giggled and shook her head. "Do you ever get sick from eating that fast?"

Kakashi set his plate and chopsticks in the warm dish water then hugged her around the waist gently. "Never." He gave the top of her head a little peck then rested his cheek there. "That was wonderful."

"I'm glad you liked it." She said with a cheerful smile and continued to wash the dishes. "Do you have to train with your team today?"

"Actually no, they needed to rest a little after our last mission so I gave them a couple days off."

Her head went down a little and her voice became small. "Then... what will you... be doing today?"

Maybe it was her voice, timid and soft like lace; or maybe her body, small and delicate; that made him want to hold her tighter and never let go so he could ensure her well being. No matter what it was, Kakashi decided silently to himself that he would do just that.

"Enjoying your company."

They didn't have sex! Just making sure you all know. :)

Sweet and fluffy... something to enjoy because that wont be a common thing in this story. Draw My Love was more about La Kani finding Kakashi and the beginning of their love, Painted Silence is more about her powers and the hardships she will be facing as the chunnin exams roll into town.

I do hope that this was enjoyed, even though it's been a little while since I started this story. Being back in school sucks... it's really messing with my head and my sleeping and writing... I'm a night owl and I usually write at night, best work usually, so it's really taking a lot out of me. Next week I'm going on a trip to New York with my school band and choir so nothing will be posted until after all that. Please hold on with me! :)

Until next time!