More fluff, I know these are short chapters but they will get longer as we get closer to canon. Don't forget to drop me a review and tell me what you think :)

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Beta'd by my babe Malicethroughthelookingglass


Katsumi swung her legs as the swing took her higher into the air. She watched Obito and Kakashi running around chasing one another through the playground. In all honesty she was glad that Kakashi was willing to play with the boy and vice-versa. The wind tossed her hair about as she moved back and forth through the air.

"Kakashi, Katsumi!" Her father's voice called out from the gate to the playground. Kakashi stopped his run and spun to face their dad. Katsumi slowed her swing, placing her feet on the ground she hopped down and skipped towards their father.

Kakashi made it to him first but Katsumi paused looking back at Obito. She could see the loneliness in his eyes as he watched Kakashi take Sakumo's hand and smile up at him. In a split second decision Katsumi made her way over to Obito and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Obito froze, stunned. Katsumi just hugged him tighter in response. Hesitantly Obito returned the hug, finally giving in to the girl's warmth. With a deep breath Katsumi pulled back and gave him a kind closed eyed smile. Obito had a very stunned look plastered on his features. Katsumi spun around sprinting towards her very amused looking father and irritated looking brother. She made it to the two boys and each one of her hands were instantly caught by her brother and father, effectively flanking her. Katsumi smiled up at her father as he brought his other hand down to pat her head. Kakashi squeeze her hand tightly as they made their way home.

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A boy in a green jump suit jumped in front of them with a giant smile on his features.

Kakashi rolled his eyes and began to pull Katsumi around the smiling boy.

"The great Kakashi Hatake." The boy proclaimed before they could get out of the way. "And this beautiful youthful flower must be Katsumi Hatake." Katsumi flushed bright red under her mask and attempted to cover her face with her free hand.

"What do you want Gai?" Kakashi sighed shaking Katsumi's hand, trying to snap her out of it, but Katsumi was too busy peeking at the green clad boy from between her fingers. She couldn't help but be drawn to his bright smile and dark eyes.

"Katsumi?" concern leaked into Kakashi's voice, pulling Katsumi from her thoughts.

'Sorry, onii-chan.' she signed avoiding the eyes of the other boy and only focusing on her brother.

Kakashi smirked slightly under his mask and shot Gai a cold look.

"I'm not interested Gai, and neither is Katsumi." Kakashi pulled on their intertwined hands urging her forward and away from Gai.

"My eternal rival I challenge you! I must prove that I am the best and win the heart of my love Katsumi-chan." Katsumi couldn't contain herself anymore and burst out into a fit of laughter. Kakashi shook his head in exasperation. Gai was grinning with his arm outstretched and his thumb sticking up. Katsumi fell to the ground clutching her sides while Kakashi rolled his eyes and continued arguing with the enthusiastic ninja.

In the end Kakashi agreed so that Gai would leave them alone and a very fast paced game of paper scissors rock ensued. Katsumi watched from her spot on the ground, not even bothering to get up.

Gai looked like he was about to burst into tears when he lost for the 34th time.

"I win, now let's go Imouto." The boys turned to find Katsumi cross legged and clapping, smiling up at them both with a closed eyed smile. Gai's tears were gone, replaced by figurative hearts in his eyes. Kakashi gave the smallest of triumphant smirks, all too happy to have his sister cheering him on.

Katsumi pushed herself up and wiped her shorts with the palms of her gloved hands. Kakashi held out his hand, which Katsumi was already reaching for, and finally managed to successfully pull her past the ninja in the green jump suit.


I'm debating pairings... ehhhh. Any suggestions ?