A/N: Here's the next chapter of 'Awkward Mission'. This is my most popular story! (It had the most reviews, alerts and favourites.)
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Kakashi stared at the chopsticks in his hand.
He knew he was upset, but he didn't mean to break it.
Now he's the centre of attention.
Silence.
He looked around. Sakura was looking worriedly at him, and was slowly bringing down her chopsticks. They were all surprised.
Suddenly Sakura spoke. "Kakashi, are you-"
"I'm leaving. I've got some work to do. See you all later." He stood up abruptly, his chair squeaking as it slid against the wooden floor. He didn't want to have this conversation.
"Kakashi-kun what-" Ayame asked in her flirtatious voice.
"Shut up." Kakashi growled.
He shot Yamato a death glare that clearly said, 'I'm-watching-you,' before swiftly turning around to rudely shoved one of the flaps up and stepped out into the streets, casually walking away. Even with his laidback posture, hands in his pockets, the people on the streets kept their distance, because they could feel Kakashi's dark and threatening aura. No one wanted to be in a fight, especially when it comes to the famous Copy Ninja.
Yamato dropped back in his seat, sweating and panting. He was frozen stiff when Kakashi glared at him. He's been with Kakashi through ANBU, and had the chance to see his senpai seriously kick some butt. To say he was intimidated, was an understatement.
"Kakashi!" Sakura cried after him once she came back to her senses. "Kakashi, wait!" she got out of her chair so fast that she knocked it over. She didn't even bid goodbye as she broke into a sprint, pushing past people in the crowded street.
"Kakashi!" Sakura finally made it to him. "Kakashi, what's wrong? What happened-"
"Nothing, Sakura." Kakashi was glaring at the ground in front of him. His tone of voice told her that he was leaving no room for more prying of the truth.
Sakura knew something was wrong. The people around them were leaving a considerable amount of distance from them.
She's never seen Kakashi this upset …
"Kakashi-"
"Sakura, stop it!" Kakashi looked up from the ground to glare at her. "There's nothing you need to know."
Sakura stared at Kakashi in disbelief. When Sakura greatly disappointed him one day, he didn't yell at her like what he just did.
Sakura furrowed her brows. If she wants a closer bond with her old sensei, she's going to have to start somewhere. Kakashi doesn't even trust her enough to speak about his problems!
"Kakashi, I'm just trying to-" she tried again.
"I said, Stop-" Kakashi interrupted her.
"You stop it!" Sakura hissed back. Kakashi's lone eye widened at her. Sakura had never screamed at him. Sakura herself was surprised, but she can't stop now. Not after she finally got his attention.
"Do you know why you're so misunderstood, oh great Copy ninja?" she asked. "It's because you never tell anyone your problems. Sometimes, you just need some time alone. But sometimes, you just need a friend to spill it all out to. You can't keep all that emotion inside of you! I want to have a closer bond to you, Kakashi. I don't just want to be your former student. You said that we have a special place in your heart-"
"Sakura. I just need some time alone-" Kakashi said in a softer tone.
"Don't you trust me?" Sakura asked, defiantly stepping in front of him to stop him from moving.
Kakashi sighed. "I trust you Sakura, it's just-"
"Just what, huh? All those years in your life … you're an amazing highly skilled, world renowned ninja, Kakashi. Throughout your life, going through the great Ninja war, ANBU, almost dying … there has bound to be a day where you just want to let it all out. When somebody died who was close to you. When nothing seems to be going right …"
Sakura trailed off, watching Kakashi.
Kakashi's eyes softened.
Mother, Father, Obito, Rin, Minato …
Maybe Sakura was right. He was so mysterious, and no one understood him. He would keep all his problems to himself, but it won't make him feel any better.
"You're right …" Kakashi realized.
"I always am." Sakura smiled, and reached out to give Kakashi a quick hug.
Kakashi smiled in her arms.
"I trust you, Sakura," he whispered in her hair.
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"And so, I call him, right? And he's all like, 'oh, meet me at 'Ninja's Ninjato", you know the famous fine dining restaurant that's a very traditional place for couples? So anyways he tells me to be there at 7:00 and I was like, 'wow, that place is expensive, I can't believe he's doing this.' And so I started getting ready and making my appearance look perfect. I went there, and it was exactly 7:00. I got a seat and told the waiter that someone's meeting me tonight. I waited for around 45 minutes before I finally decide to go home. I was thinking maybe I should dump him, you know? But then I thought about it. He's such a romantic, sweet guy. Later I found out that he went on a surprise mission. I haven't heard from him since. Now I don't really know how I should feel, what I should do-" Sakura was interrupted from her ranting.
"Dump him." Kakashi said monotoniously. He wasn't even looking at her, feet propped up on a desk and trusty Icha Icha in hand. So far the only words he's ever said while she was talking about her boy problems was: 'Dump him.'
"Kakashi! You said that you'll give some great advice and-"
"Dumping him is great advice."
"No, but you promised you'd listen to me,"
"I am listening to you."
"And the only thing you've ever said was 'Dump him!'"
"Because you should, Sakura!" Kakashi looked up from his book.
"I only dump a guy when I'm totally sure that I don't want him-"
"Listen Sakura, you're the head medic of the hospital. A successful jounin. You deserve a high-class guy, not some asshole who's not treating you right."
Sakura stared at him.
"There's no point in wasting you life with one guy who's not right for you. You've got to dump him and move on in your life. You may find one who will make you happy …" Kakashi trailed off, a sort of sad distant look in his eyes. "You really mean a lot to me, Sakura. I want to make sure my favorite student has the man she deserves."
Sakura nodded slowly. "But he went on a surprise mission, and so I'm pretty sure it's not his fault-"
"Not his fault? If he really loved you, Sakura, then he would've at least wrote you a quick note."
Sakura pondered about that. "That makes sense. Where did you learn all this?"
Kakashi simply shrugged his shoulders, as he continued to read.
"So, since I told you some things about me, you have to tell me some things about you."
Sakura pestered.
"You already know enough about me, Sakura."
"Fine, how about this? I ask you questions, and you answer them."
"Fine."
"Ok … what made you so upset back at Ichiraku Ramen?"
" … do I get any passes?" Kakashi asked. He really didn't want to answer that.
"Fine, just one."
"Ok, pass."
"Have you ever been in a relationship? Ever had a 'girlfriend', Kakashi?"
She said 'girlfriend' as if it's a foreign word to Kakashi. As if he never had a girlfriend.
Kakashi chuckled. "I'll have you know that I've been able to turn a few heads ... And yes, I did love someone … once." He smirked.
Sakura eyes widened. It sparked a lot of curiosity in her. Who was this girl who could win Kakashi's heart?
"Who is it?" Sakura asked eagerly.
"Someone beautiful and smart …" Kakashi trailed off. His smirk grew wider as he watched Sakura's reaction.
Her eyebrows were furrowed, her lips twisted into a frown. Sakura couldn't help but feel a little … jealous, maybe? It seems no ones good enough for Kakashi.
"And she died …" Kakashi continued.
So someone special to him died.
"Who is she?" Sakura demanded, almost falling off her chair in eagerness.
"My mom."
(A/N: I took this from a hilarious fanfic. I can't help it, I loved this part too much).
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Ok, an extremely short chapter, and not a strong ending. (Please don't flame!) I hope the next chapter will be more interesting!