Author's Note: -is touched- Thank you so much for all the people who reviewed up to this point. It really makes me happy and makes me want to update more. I'll try to update as much as I can even in my hectic college schedule. Oh and… -noticed a chapter with lots of typos- I'm sorry for those. Must have been sleep getting into my fingers. But for now, here's chapter 6 of "Another Shot". Enjoy one and all
P.S: Oh, oh, and about the drama thing, it may get a tad dramatic at times since its needed…I think. -sometimes think her fingers types on their own- And if there are any OOC moments (which I know there are specially with the favorite jounin) its because he sometimes slips back to well…the younger days...and as well my fingers randomly types? –also thinks some of her body parts have minds of their own- x.x Anyway…again, please enjoy And thank you very much for the wonderful reviews! I'll try to do my best. X3
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto…yet! XD
Chapter 6: The Long First Day
Rin sighed. She moved around the interior of the building where she was at now. The place was clean, almost spotless, and she wouldn't have believed it was a guy's place to begin with.
The flat wasn't small at all. It was just right for two people.
The living room was nice and cozy. There was a couch with a few pillows and blankets, a study table wherein a few books were placed, and a small coffee table for snacks and a few drinks.
To the far right was the dining area complete with a stove and some pots, a refrigerator where food was kept, a table, and a place where the plates and other dining utensils were placed.
To the left was the bed room. And for some reason this might have been the only place inside the apartment which looked like a guy's room.
Although it was clean and spotless, different sorts of weaponry were situated in the room. It ranged from kunais to shurikens, to explosive tags and smoke bombs as well as a set of scrolls which were used for hiding and summoning things. There was a bed inside, big enough for either one or two depending on their body size and by it was a small table and a desk lamp. On the desk along with the lamp was a very familiar picture that had been taken a couple of years ago. There was also a bookshelf by the right corner of the room, it was filed with various books on rules and regulations and what not. Some ancient looking scrolls were also displayed on the glass like portion of the shelf, which really meant it was being taken care of properly.
Inside the room was also the bathroom complete with a shower head and a tub. All the necessary cleansing materials were there too, shampoo, conditioner, soap and a few lotions that possibly kept the owner's skin nice and smooth…and of course, soft.
All in all, the place was nice. The only thing that didn't thrill her mind was the fact that she was going to live with Kakashi as of today. If at all, Rin should have been happy since she was gonna be sharing the same roof with the person she liked the most, but after experiencing how protective he could be in his own way, she thought differently although the admiration was still there. Its not Kakashi that she didn't like around though, it was the way he did things. It made her feel weak, and that was something that she didn't want to feel ever again.
The young medic had already finished her task of unpacking. The closet space had been divided accordingly so that she'd have a place to put her clothes in. Thus she neatly stacked her clothes so that it wouldn't look to messy. Once done with it, she took her sit on the bed, sighing in relief as she finally finished her task.
She then looked around again.
"Really, Kakashi shouldn't be doing this…"
She mused softly as she pushed herself up, coming to a stand before leaving the room and the flat all in all. She wanted to stroll around for a while, before finally resting. Kakashi wasn't home anyway, so she thought it'd be nice if she could see the others as well.
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Kakashi was as usual over at the Hero Monument where he spent more of his time when he wasn't on missions and when he wasn't hospitalized. It gave him a sense of peace at least for what he had done in the past.
Today he brought no flowers for his friend, only his presence. He sat along the stone as if sitting with a friend before leaning back and then looking up at the sky.
"A week ago, Rin came home."
He spoke, as if someone was there beside him and hearing him out. The look on his face softened then before she brought his gaze towards a tree, looking at it intently.
"I thought I failed you when she disappeared, but now I'll have another chance to keep my promise."
The jounin chuckled then. This was one of those times when he really did start a conversation with his departed friend. For him, his soul was just there, listening to him.
"Obito, would you be mad if I told you Rin is staying with me…in my place?"
He asked before leaning back further, ending his conversation with Obito.
A short memory played in his mind then. It started from when Obito had died to the point where he became protective of Rin. If he hadn't been so careless still, and so attached to the rules, he wouldn't have lost her in the first place. He was still cold back then, and even if he did protect the girl, he was rarely around her. He merely checked on her from time to time. Being an ANBU took that time away. He knew he often pushed her to be stronger and now he realized he did it in a harsh way, indicating both directly and indirectly how weak she was back then. He felt guilty. But now that she was back, he'd protect her again. And would exert an extra effort to do so too to insure that she wouldn't vanish like that again.
Just as the silver haired jounin was to close his eyes, he heard footsteps coming along. They weren't really headed for his direction, but it was close. Pushing himself to a stand, he hid himself effectively behind the bushes and looked at who was approaching.
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Rin had been walking along the streets of Konoha for some time now. Marveling at how it had changed. She was walked by the Hero monument, pondering on going to Obito once again, but decided to do it tomorrow instead since she had already gone there during the mornings before she went to Kakashi's place in order to fix her things.
Of all the places to go to, there was one which she missed a lot, and seemingly her feet had brought her over to that place. The Academy.
It was late in the afternoon when she dropped by. And the students, by now were already on their way home. Rin watched as the children scampered and ran towards the massive gate which allowed their exit from the place. While the young medic moved in, she took notice of how there were some additions to the Academy building…if at all, it became bigger.
"Hey stranger, need help to find your way around?"
A voice suddenly sounded off just a few feet behind her. Whirling back she saw a group of people looking her way, some grinning while some smiled and waved at her. The brunette couldn't help but smile back as she looked at the group of jounins in front of her.
"Kurenai…everyone…"
She spoke before waving to everyone.
"Rinny-chan! Its been a long time! Where'd ya go?"
Anko greeted, walking over to the brunette to offer a long and welcoming hug, but before she could, as if the wind, someone else had enveloped her frame in a warm embrace.
"Oh my beautiful Konoha blossom! Where have you gone to all these long and unbearable years?! You have been greatly missed…by me!"
And yes, it was the infamous Maito Gai along with his creepy and sparkly smile.
"I—I've been to places…"
She spoke trying to at least breathe and get away from the hug. With normal women, she'd have pushed him away, but somehow Rin had that nice attitude to not push people away even if she didn't want them latching onto her like that.
Gai soon released his tight embrace on her, and instead held her hand in his, as if he was about to say something or confess to her. But he would just suddenly froze when he felt someone staring holes right at him. He wasn't fazed at all. Looking behind him, he saw a certain jounin who happened to be walking closer.
"Kakashi, you're late again. We told you to be here earlier."
Kurenai spoke as she looked at the jounin.
"Gomen, gomen. Today I got lost on the road of life."
There was silence for a moment, everyone knowing that he was practically lying. Rin on the other hand blinked a bit. Since when was Kakashi late for anything? If at all, she remembered punctuality was a key to everything.
"AH! My eternal rival! Have you come here to challenge me? If that is so, I will fight you!"
He said, half posing for a fighting stance while one hand was still holding onto Rin.
"Hmn, did you say something?"
Was the jounin's simple reply as he stared more at Gai.
"Oh my god!! That was pretty good rival Kakashi. That reaction is somewhat 'modern' and it pisses me off."
Kakashi just shook his head, along with everyone else who was there. As he walked closer to both Gai and Rin, he smacked the other's hand away from his old comrade's. Somehow, he wasn't all too happy with that.
"Oi Kakashi, what are you doing?!"
"I saw a mosquito and merely brushed it away."
He stated in his normal manner, smiling under his mask.
"Rin-chan, I think we should head back now."
The silver haired jounin opted, smiling a bit before taking her hand and leading her away. She protested a little, wanting to stay a bit longer with the others.
"But Kakashi, I haven't even been inside the Academy yet."
"I'll tour you tomorrow."
Somehow not being able to fight back, she waved good bye to the others before walking along with Kakashi. The young medic glanced at him from time to time, wondering what was going through his head.
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"Kakashi, that was rude. I really wanted to stay."
Rin argued as she crossed her arms above her chest and sat down on the bed. Kakashi on the other hand merely smiled at the other chuckling softly as he went into the showers to clean himself.
A/N: Sorry for the long update time. Too much work at hand and I was having a hard time with this chapter. x.x