Starting Over
Kagome brushed back strands of hair that had blown into her face, by the winds made from Sasuke's Chidori.
She grimaced at the smell on burnt wood, the training dummy Sasuke used for practice, was nothing more than burnt ash now.
Her eyes followed the Uchiha's arm as he slid the snake sword back into its sheath, without effort. Kagome sighed as she watched him get into position to use his hands this time to activate the attack.
She thought about all the things she could be doing right now instead of watching him. Though it wasn't a bad sight to look at.
Helping heal the squad of injured shinobi that had return to the village, enjoying the cool summer day without the crackling sound of the Chidori and smell of burnt wood or practicing her own jutsu.
But no, she was here.
In about an hour she would have another purifying session for Sasuke's mark. It was stubborn, but each day it slowly faded, it's power diminishing, the Uchiha seemed actually happy.
Kagome noticed the pool of swirling emotions in his eyes; they were a mix of anger, sadness, happiness and confusion. Being with Orochimaru had given him more emotional stress than physical.
Naruto seemed to make it a easier burden to carry, though Sasuke hid it well. The blonde would pop in and out at random times in the Uchiha compound or hospital, even though Lady Hokage ordered no ninja to associate with him during this time, excluding Kagome.
The blonde boy also took great pleasure in telling her she should date Sasuke, because the looked so cute together. Totally absurd.
Hearing the rustling on fabric and seeing a shadow fall over her, Kagome cursed herself for letting down her guard; defensively turn around on the rock she sat.
Only to relax, seeing it was Sasuke.
Then tense up again while noticing, he was shirtless, standing over her. Still pretty sweaty from training.
Oh boy…
Sasuke's pale finger tapped the curse mark. "I think its time for the purification session again, Kagome" Sasuke, gave a small smirk.
Kagome made the hand sighs, fingers a little shaky.
Why did Uchiha Sasuke always have to stand so close to her?
And now I have to spend the rest of the night writing a research paper. Goodnight everyone except me.