A/N: Sorry for the delay in an update, all those who are enjoying this, but I have been really busy as I am trying to get into a new college. I will try and make this one as good as possible, but PLEASE do review, as it helps give me the motivation to continue, as I do not like writing new chapters if I think that people are not enjoying it, which is what I automatically assume.
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Chapter 2: When Things Go From Bad to Worse
Asuma had been in the bar with Junko for a long while now, and because of the increasing amount of alcohol he was consuming he had now completely forgotten that he was supposed to be there with someone else. All he was concerned about now was just having a good time with the curvy beauty next to him. She had cheered up a lot now, and no longer seemed upset that her fiancée had left her.
I really want to get to know this girl better…but I can't help but think I am meant to be doing something, oh well, I'll worry about that later…
Asuma shook his head to get rid of the thoughts, ending up making himself dizzy while he was at it. The jounin would have fallen off of the stool if it was not for the hand that kept him upright. Turning his head slowly, Asuma's breath caught in his throat, but was relieved to see that it was only Kakashi.
"Oh, it's only you Kakashi…you know, I can't help but think I am forgetting something, do you know what it is?" he asked, surprisingly still quite coherent. The masked man stroked his covered chin with a glove, mock thinking.
"I'm pretty sure you were supposed to be bringing your girlfriend here tonight, but I may be mistaken." Kakashi said, and Junko did not look so pretty anymore. She was annoyed, extremely annoyed.
"You know Asuma, I had grown to like you. Now I can see what you are really like, you're just like all the other men in my life! Well, I am not going to let you lead me into a false sense of security and throw me to the curb like an old rag. I feel sorry for your girlfriend, she may not know what you are really like, but I sure as hell hope she finds out before she gets too badly hurt!" Junko shouted to him and then left the bar, tears threatening to spill. Kakashi and Asuma were left watching her walk away.
"I'm guessing you hadn't told her…"
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Kurenai was confused as to why Kakashi had rushed off so quickly, but she wasn't about to probe. Kakashi wasn't exactly the 'opening up' type, so she knew that it would be pointless to ask. Still, it had been strange, and there had been no sign of Asuma. Thinking it would be the best thing to do, the female jounin decided to make her way over to the bar, not knowing the shock she would get when she arrived.
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Asuma had been silently seething for a few minutes now, and Kakashi had not said anything either, not knowing what was going through the other man's mind. Still, they could not sit in silence forever, so the masked jounin decided to break it.
"So, is Kurenai meeting you here or are you going to make your way to her house?" he asked calmly, pulling out his trademark orange book. The reading was interrupted by the shattering of glass, and when the silver haired nin looked up, Asuma was fuming.
"Do you have ANY idea what you have just done, Hatake?" he snarled, standing up and getting in his friend's face.
"Stopped you from making the biggest mistake of your life, that's what. What the hell were you planning on doing with that woman? Have you forgotten about Kurenai? Honestly, what the hell did you—HEY!" Kakashi shouted as he narrowly dodged a punch. The bartender thought this would be a good opportunity to step in, before other customers started getting disturbed.
"If you are going to fight, get out of the bar." He told the two shinobi, and just as Asuma was going to start lashing out at him, Kakashi grabbed the angry nin by the collar and dragged him out of the building. Was this what Asuma got like when he had too much to drink? Well, the Copy Nin would just have to sober him up.
"Get a hold of yourself, Sarutobi! Go and find Kurenai and if you are lucky then she will not find out. I have half a mind to go and tell her myself! If this is what booze does to you then maybe you should stay away from it." Kakashi told him harshly, and this time Asuma's punch did find it's target.
"What do you know? If you tell her, I will kill you Hatake, and you better fucking believe it!" he said, and before he could throw another punch, Kakashi had summoned his nin dogs and they were holding the irate jounin in place.
"I suggest you calm down, Asuma, it could cause trouble for you and those around you." He snarled. The Third's son was being way out of order, and Kakashi was annoyed at what he had been doing with Junko. He was supposed to meet Kurenai, and instead goes off with another woman and tries to hit on her instead.
"That a threat?"
"Might be."
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Kurenai could now see the bar, and she was pleased about that. She was sure that Asuma would meet her in there and apologise for not coming to her house. It was not uncommon to forget things, so Kurenai couldn't be too mad at him, she was sure that the rest of the date would go smoothly. However, she did not expect to come around the corner and see Kakashi holding Asuma in place with his nin dogs. Quickly, she ran over to find out what was going on.
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"Kakashi, what are you doing? What is going on here?" Kakashi turned to look at the woman who was now standing next to him, looking incredibly distressed and confused.
"Ask Asuma, he got himself into this mess. I'm sure he is desperate to tell you." The angry nin said, and looked back at Asuma.
"I have nothing to tell, and you know it! Please believe me Kurenai." Asuma pleaded, and watched as Kakashi lifted his headband up, revealing the spinning red Sharingan.
"Sure you don't want to tell her?" he said as he began making hand signs. He had no intention of killing Asuma, just to scare him into admitting what he had been doing with Junko.
"Kakashi, you crazy bastard, I have nothing to tell her!" Honestly, you have to believe me!"
That didn't work either, and soon there was lightening crackling out from the masked man's hand. It was not as strong as it could be, but Kakashi was not going to allow one of his friends to be hurt, Kurenai did not deserve the treatment she was getting. The woman in question did not like where this was going, and also, she could not believe that Asuma was just letting this happen to him. To be fair though, the dogs were quite strong. She remembered being told about the fight at the bridge in the Wave country, they had held Zabuza in place well enough, and he was also jounin level.
"Kakashi, stop this! What is going on? Tell me now!" she screamed, even more confused than before, and now frightened. She was only calmed momentarily by Asuma's eyes on her.
"Fine, I admit it, I am sorry Kurenai, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me." He said, and watched as Chidori began to fade away. The dogs remained where they were, however, Kakashi had no intention of releasing him until the other jounin had confessed to what he had been doing.
"What do you mean Asuma? What have you done?" Kurenai said, and watched as Asuma took a deep breath and looked deep into her crimson eyes.
"I did not come to your house for one reason. I was here with another woman. I was going to be early to your house, so I thought I would go for a walk. I got caught up with her, and well, it led to here. I'm sorry, please, I didn't mean for it to—" Asuma stopped as he saw the tears welling up in the woman's eyes.
"How could you?! I really thought we could have a good life together, now I see I was wrong. Stay away from me, Asuma, I don't want to speak with you for a very long time." She said and ran off, she did not want to start crying in front of the two men.
"KURENAI!" Kakashi called out and turned back to the captive jounin.
"Hope you are pleased with yourself, Sarutobi. You lost a good woman there." He snarled, and after dispelling the dogs, ran off after the crying woman.
What have I done? Those were Asuma's thoughts as he watched the pair run off.
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A/N: Sorry it took such a long time, I have been really busy recently, but I plan to do a lot more writing. Anyway, please review, and thanks for reading!