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Troubled heart

Next morning

I woke up with a soft snoring noise meeting my ears. I turned one way and saw a rose. I looked the other direction and saw white hair. I was confused but gave a half grin. I started to run my fingers through his hair.

"Kashi, what are you doing here?" I whispered as I curled next to him. He wrapped his arms around me and opened one eye.

"It sounded like you were having a bad dream last night. I tried to wake you but it didn't work. I crawled in and held you close until you calmed down. So, I stayed. I hope I didn't upset you." He said sleepily. I leaned my head against him and started to trace his chest.

"I don't remember the dream. I suppose I should get up." I groaned as I sat up.

"Just stay with me." He said as he tried to pull me back down.

"I want to, but I have a squad to run today." I whined. Kakashi sat up leaning against me.

"Then let's get ready for the day." He said as he kissed my shoulder.

He got up, gave me wink and left my room. I fell over as I watched him walk down the hallway. I felt like a schoolgirl with their crush. I got up and dressed in my usual captain's apparel. I walked out of my barracks and headed to the office.


I was greeted with a stack of paperwork and I groaned. I started to look over the papers, signing and sending them off. I got most of it done, after a while I couldn't focus and left the office. I headed over to the training grounds when I heard some noise. I figured there were some squad members starting already. My jaw fell at the sight I saw.

I saw a blur of white and blonde. I moved to the top of the building to get a better view. Captains Ukitake and Kyōraku, who were watching the sparring match, greeted me. I saw Nesha sitting in between them.

"Ah, Yoruichi, you're just in time. The match just started." Kyōraku said.

"We came over to see Nesha and we were introduced to your other guest." Ukitake said. "Apparently Kisuke had an itch to spar and challenged your guest. Kisuke wanted to try out some new tools he invented."

"Oh, no. What did he come up with now?" I groaned. I had a feeling that this wasn't going to turn out well. I could hear some of the other squad members cheering as Kisuke went flying in to a wall from Kakashi's water jutsu.

"Sorry, Kisuke. I guess you have to improve that one a bit more." I heard Kakashi yell.

When the dust cleared I saw Kakashi in a sleeveless black changshan and his jacket off to the side. His mask was pulled up as usual. I saw a red streak fly towards Kakashi. Kisuke had released his shikai. Kakashi pulled up his headband and used his sharingan to make the attack disappear.

"Whoa. I didn't know he could do that." I said. I heard Nesha laugh.

"His left eye was damaged in a battle. He was given a special eye in its place from a special friend. This is one of the abilities from that eye." She explained.

"I'm still amazed as his speed." Ukitake said.

"Ukitake, he could almost keep up with me." I said. "He does a lot of same stuff that I do and I'm a captain."

"Sounds like he made an impression on you." Ukitake smiled.

"You have no idea." I grinned.

"All right Kisuke, what do you have next?" Kakashi asked.

We saw Kisuke come flying at him with a tantō. Kakashi countered with his sword. The tantō started to glow. It looked like it was starting to drain Kakashi of energy.

"Good try, but not good enough." Kakashi said as his clone disappeared in front of Kisuke. Kisuke looked confused as some squad members cheered.

"Kakashi, you just gave me an idea." Kisuke grinned.

I felt some arms wrap around me and pulled me backwards.

"So, how are you liking the show?" Kakashi whispered in my ear. My eyes got huge as we all turned to see him behind me. "Good."

He pulled down his mask and kissed my cheek before he disappeared.

"I see that someone likes you, Yoruichi." Kyōraku teased as I blushed. "Good choice though."

Everyone else laughed as I shook my head. Kakashi appeared down below and threw some shuriken at Kisuke. Kisuke tried to move but couldn't because Kakashi was using wire threads to hold Kisuke in place. Kisuke quickly put up a kidō barrier to deflect the shuriken. Soon the match was over. Kisuke was talking to Kakashi as he walked over to get his jacket.

I saw Kyōraku pick up Nesha and jumped down. Ukitake and I joined them. Kakashi grabbed my hand after I reached the ground.

"So, captain, do you have time to show me around?" he teased me.

"You know… if Yoruichi is busy, I'm sure Juu and I could show you around." Kyōraku piped up.

"I would like to join in on this." Nesha said giving me a sly grin.

"I dunno, I have to make sure everything ran smooth while I was gone." I sighed.

"Sorry, Kakashi. I guess she's busy, but we'll show you around." Kyōraku said as he slapped Kakashi's back.

"If you need me, you know what to do." he said as he left with Ukitake, Kyōraku, and Nesha.


"That was interesting." Kisuke said as he walked up next to me. "I can guarantee that everything ran fine while you were gone."

"I know, but I still have a few things to check on, but most of my paper work is caught up." I whined as we entered the office.

"Don't worry. If it makes you feel better, he made a very good impression on your parents last night and most of the elders think that he's from a noble line." he grinned at me.

"Are you hinting at something?" I asked as I blushed.

"Admit to it. You two are in love. It's easy to see and I'm sure he can tell you how he feels if you ask him." he smiled.

"You almost sound like Nesha."

"I've known you your entire life and I have never seen you this happy."

"I know… but I haven't known him that long."

"So what? What are you afraid of?"

"I dunno."

"Then take a chance. If you let this pass you by, who knows when you'll have another? When was the last one?"

"This is the first. I'm just scared." I whispered.

"Scared of what?"

"Loosing him."

"That's a normal feeling. Oh, he knows about the situation that the elders put you in. Just ask him."

"Who told him?"

"Your father and Oma."

"What?"

"Soifon!" Kisuke yelled. Soifon appeared and smiled.

"Come on Kisuke, let's take her to lunch and let her absorb all that info." she said as she pulled me out of the office.


I don't remember what happened the rest of the afternoon; it was too much like a blur. The conversation with Kisuke kept playing over and over in my head. Late afternoon, I received a hell butterfly and smiled at the message.

"Kisuke, Soifon, come with me." I said as I left my desk. We headed out of the barracks. The night was cool. Soon we reached squad thirteen. We could hear some laughter going on by the gardens.

"It's about time you show up!" Nesha scolded.

"Sorry, it's been a long day." I said not looking at anyone.

"Sit and join us for dinner." Ukitake said as he waved to the empty chairs.

I noticed Kisuke sitting by Nesha and whispering in her ear. Soifon gave me a shove towards Kakashi. I saw that he had his mask down again. I mentally scolded myself for acting so shy.

"Yoruichi, it's been too long, just relax." came a new voice. I turned to see Kūkaku.

"Kūkaku!" Nesha yelled as she got up and gave her a hug.

"So, who's the new guy?" Kūkaku grinned eyeing Kakashi as she sat down next to Kyōraku.

"Kūkaku, this is Yoruichi's new guy, Kakashi." Nesha introduced with a sly grin.

"Yoruichi, why didn't you tell me sooner?" she teased as I blushed.

I noticed Kyōraku leaning over and whispering in her ear. Kakashi held my hand and winked at me. Ukitake started passing the food around and the talking began. I laughed at some of the stories going around. Kūkaku passed the sake around. Nesha was taking turns whispering between Kyōraku and Kisuke. I smiled every time I heard Kakashi laugh.

I was glad to see how well he got along with everyone. I was starting to think more about the whole situation with the elders. I was tired of being tied down by others expectations. I was going to try to work up the courage to talk to Kakashi before he has to go back home. My only hope was that someday my home would become his.

"Come on, princess, let's head back for some rest." Kakashi said as he offered me his hand as he got up.

"Princess?" questioned Kūkaku as she rolled in laughter.

"Minato use to call me that and now Kakashi does." I explained.

"It fits you well." Nesha laughed. "Have a good night you two."

Kakashi grabbed my hand and lead me out. Soon we were on our way back. We entered my quarters quietly as I led him to my room.

"Kashi, I would like you to stay with me tonight." I whispered.

"Let me go change then." He smiled as he left my room. I took off my haori and changed into my nightshirt. I smiled at my collection of roses as I took the one out of my hair and had it join the others on my nightstand.

"Don't you look beautiful." Kakashi said as he wrapped his arms around my waist. "We had a long day. Let's turn in."

He led me to the bed and pulled me down to him. I couldn't help searching his eyes wondering what he is up to. He leaned in to kiss me as he rubbed my back. I noticed that he wasn't wearing a shirt. I thought I was going to melt.

"Just rest your head and try to sleep. I'm always here, next to you when ever you need me." he whispered in my ear. His breath tickled my neck and his arms pulled me closer to him. We laid in silence for a while. My thoughts went back to the conversation with Kisuke and the whole situation. I couldn't get my mind to calm down and I rolled away from Kakashi. I sat up at the edge of the bed looking at the moon through the window. I felt a tear roll down my cheek.

"Sometimes, I don't want to feel pressured to do something." I whispered to the moon. "Kashi, do you feel the same way as I do? Does your heart flutter every time you look at me? Do you feel happy with me next to you? Does the idea of finding your soul mate cross your mind? Why do I feel so confused? You make me so happy that words can't describe it, so why can't I tell you how much you mean to me?"

I didn't notice that Kakashi was still awake. He sat up and moved behind me. I felt his arms wrap around me and had me lean back against his chest as he rested his chin on my shoulder.

"Maybe you didn't know how to tell me because of you being trained to detach your emotions and maybe because it's something new that scares you." he whispered back. My eyes grew wide as I heard those words. "The answers to your questions are: yes, yes, yes, yes, don't know and you just did."

I turned to look at him as another tear escaped. He wiped the tear away as he kissed me.

"I hope you know that you can talk to me about anything. Let's go to bed." he whispered in my ear. I nodded as I lay down next to him. I felt a bit of relief about the whole thing as sleep took over.


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