Kakashi smirked as he hung up the phone. Not only had he managed to talk Yukiim into going out with him tonight, but he was almost certain Naruto was there to hear their conversation. But his smirk was quickly replaced by a frown as an unwanted guest walked into his living room.

"Who are you calling this early?"

Kakashi rolled his eyes. "How did you get back in here, Sakura?"

"I'm smarter than you think, Kashi-kun."

"Don't call me that!"

"Don't be so cruel, especially after the passionate night we just had."

"Look, last night was a mistake and you know it."

"Was it? I enjoyed it... alot. And by the way you were moaning my name, it seems you did too."

Kakashi felt himself gag. After Yukiim left, he got wasted. To the point where, even in his drunkness, he thought it was best to go see the medics. On the way there, he ran into Sakura. She offered to help him since it was; "Way to late for you to be out." She did more than help.

"You're disgusting." He ground out.

"Apparently not."

"I was drunk!"

"A drunk man will tell no lies."

"That doesn't have anything to do with-"

"If you hadn't wanted me, you wouldn't have let me stay. But you did. What does that mean, Kashi-kun?"

"It means I was drunk!"

"I'm guessing that was Yukiim?" She said, changing the subject.

"It's none of your business."

"And I bet she's at Naruto's."

"Like I said, it's none of your business."

"I wonder what she'll say once she finds out..."

"You wouldn't dare-"

"I would and you know it."

"What the fuck are you trying to prove?"

Sakura smirked. "Wouldn't you like to know? Let's get down to business, ne? All I want is for you to keep this a secret."

"... What?"

"You heard me. Keep this a secret and I'll do the same."

"But-"

"Deal?"

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Kakashi sighed as he looked at the clock again. Maybe she forgot... Or maybe she changed her mind. Or maybe she was still with Naruto...

"Would you like to go ahead and order, sir?"

Kakashi looked up at the waitress. "No, that's alright. She should be here soon."

"Sir... You've been here for almost two hours. Seems like she blew you off."

"She'll be here."

"If you say so-"

"Kakashi!"

Kakashi watched as Yukiim sprinted towards him.

"Kakashi, I'm so sorry! I overslept and-"

"It's alright, Yuki."

"No, it's not. I'm almost three hours late!"

Kakashi smiled. "It really is ok. I'm just glad you're here now." He turned to the waitress and requested a few more minutes.

"I really am sorry, Kakashi." She apologized again as she sat down.

"Stop apologizing already!" He laughed. "How many times have a blown you off before?"

"... Are you sure that's something you want to brag about?" Yukiim giggled as she opened the menu and scanned the pages. "I'm thinking steak. What about you?"

"Ramen sounds good."

"Cut up the steak and put it in the ramen?"

"Sounds perfect."

"Can you order while I go freshen up?"

"Sure. What do you want to drink?"

"Chocolate milk."

"...Chocolate milk..."

Yukiim rolled her eyes as he smirked. "Just order it!"

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The smallest compliment made him blush. The short moments of eye contact made his breath hitch. The slight brush of her hand against his made his heart soar. Kakashi could honestly say that Yukiim was his world, his everything. He'd do anything to make her happy.

"Well if you'd just stop calling her an old bag, maybe she wouldn't try to kick your ass all the time!"

"But she is an old bag!"

"Kashi!"

He pouted playfully, "And besides, Naruto calls her 'baa-chan'. Same thing!"

"Naruto's special. The only reason he gets away with it is because she has a soft spot for him."

"Everyone has a soft spot for him, apparently."

"... Do you?"

Kakashi thought about it for a second. Of course Naruto meant more to him than some other people but how could he not? He was his student. "I suppose so. I guess I'm more jealous of him more than anything right now."

"Why would you be jealous of him?"

"Because... It seems like you spend more time with him than me. Everytime we have a conversation, you bring him up. We can't even go 1 day without seeing him. Everytime I go to a meeting, you go out with Naruto. People around the village think you and him are together when it's really me and you! And on top of all that, you and Naruto are the same age, thus, making you more compatible. How am I supposed to compete?"

Yukiim was shocked. She hadn't noticed any of this. She had to admit, once you put it all together, he had every right to be upset. "I... I had no idea..."

"I'd like to think that you'd never cheat on me but..."

"I'd nev- I talk about him because he's my best friend. Who do you think I talk about when I'm with him? But I understand why you'd get upset with him being around so much and I'll make sure he understands that you're my boyfriend and we need our alone time. And I guess people would assume that since me and Naruto go everywhere together. You and I'll just have to start going out, ne? And you forget that you're only a couple of years older than me."

Kakashi couldn't help but blush. She loved him, not Naruto, and she was ready to change to show how devoted she really was.

"I'm sorry for leaving last night." She continued. "I'm sure it only made things worse for me to run to Naruto's house, but trust me, nothing happened between me and him. I love you and would never cheat."

Just like that, she had taken away all of his fears and replaced them with guilt. "I love you, too, Yukiim."

"I know. I guess this is kinda like a new beginning for us, ne?"

"I... I need to..."

"Is something wrong, Kakashi?"

He paused. If he told her about last night, it'd ruin them. He couldn't lose her, especially not when things were taking a turn for the better. He sighed. As guilty as he felt, he'd have to keep this to himself for the sake of their relationship.

"Kakashi-"

"I need you to come home."

Yukiim smiled brightly and nodded.