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~ With Serena ~

Serena heads out towards the village luckily she sees Kakashi leaving the adult book store. She rolls her eyes knowing he's just bought another one of those perverted books that he likes to read she runs up to him catching him off guard. Serena asks Kakashi, "Can I talk to you?"

Kakashi looks at her saying, "Oh Serena sure what's up?" Serena replies, "I have a boy problem, and I was hoping you could help me with it." Kakashi asks, "Why not ask your dad for help with this?" Serena rolls her eyes saying, "This is getting old but my dad said I shouldn't date until I'm 30!"

Kakashi chuckles, and says, "That wasn't very helpful now was it?" Serena replies, "No it wasn't." Kakashi asks, "But why me?" Serena responds, "Well you're older, and I'm sure at one time even you had girl problems."

Kakashi smiles, and asks, "Have you tried flirting with him?" Serena replies, "Yes, no luck he must be immune or something." Kakashi chuckles, and asks, "How about dropping hints that you're interested?" Serena responds, "I did, and he didn't pick up on my hints or he ignored them all together."

Kakashi asks, "Why not just tell him how you feel?" Serena replies, "No, I can't do that he's my friend I don't want to lose the friendship." Kakashi says," That's a good point why not try leaving him alone for a little while maybe he'll realize how much he likes you if you're not there."

Serena smiles, and says, "That's a great idea Kakashi" as thanks she kisses him on the cheek. Just then Iruka rushes over to her, and says, "Serena the Hokage wants to see you right away." She waves to Kakashi, and Iruka as she takes off to the Hokage's office.

~ With Iruka and Kakashi ~

Iruka asks, "What was with her?" Kakashi replies, "She's in love Iruka." He asks, "Do you have any clue who is the lucky guy is?" Kakashi says, "she didn't say but I feel bad for her."

Iruka asks, "Why is that Kakashi?" He replies, "From what I do know I don't think he feels the same way she does." Iruka asks, "What has she tried with him?" Kakashi responds, "Everything except to stay away from him."

Iruka says, "Aw the poor girl what idiot wouldn't want her?" Kakashi replies, "All she said was that he was a friend of hers." Just then Shikamaru shows up, and asks, "Hey guys have you seen Serena?"

Kakashi pokes Iruka, and smiles then he asks, "Why do you want to know?" Shikamaru replies, "Choji is worried about her about her, and asked me to help him find her. So do you know or not?"

Iruka says, "Yes Shikamaru I've just sent her to the Hokage's office." Shikamaru replies, "Thanks, guys", and then he takes off to the Hokage's office. Kakashi asks, "Do you think that was him Iruka?" He replies, "I don't know he is friends with Choji he may have told the truth."

~ With Serena ~

Serena has reached the Hokage's office by now where she was informed that she'd be singing at the Sakura festival that was coming up soon. While Serena was there she requested a sparring partner change explaining to Tsunade exactly why, and surprisingly she agree to change her to Izumo starting tomorrow. She smiled and thanked her for her help. Serena headed out of the Hokage's office and saw Choji as well as Shikamaru waiting for her.

Choji asks, "Where were you I was worried sick?" Serena replies, "I was in the Hokage's office Choji." He says, "I mean before that Serena."

Serena replies, "Oh just hanging out with friends. Besides, I can take care of myself Choji, and poor Shikamaru must be exhausted from looking for me. Why don't you go home, and sleep Shikamaru?" He replies, "You're too troublesome Serena." She smiles, and says, "Come on Choji let's go home now."