It happened again ... haven't been updating, I could cry. I just seem to get so side tracked but I'll suddenly go, ooh good idea for that fic and then never do it!

On with the story!


Chapter Eight.

Sakura couldn't believe that she was going to be going out in public on a date with none other than the Copy Ninja – it actually made her tingle with excitement. What are people going to say? Eeeh, maybe I should tell Shisou...and Ino ... god knows that girl can spread gossip faster than anything. Kakashi had sensed that Sakura had tensed and he slung his arm around her shoulders while giving a reassuring squeeze. "Nervous?" He smiled down at her waiting. "Mmm, a bit! But more excited! Where exactly are we going?"

Kakashi didn't respond right away as he looked around quickly for Sakura's key to her apartment and snatched it up. "Just around." Well thats helpful Kakashi! Sakura just nodded; she didn't really mind. Finally admitted her feelings to Kakashi and he returning them was more than enough for her. "Let's go." She said catching and enveloping his hand to drag him out. He quickly locked the door and they progressed to walk down the street. Sakura continued to hold Kakashi's hand happily but also let her free hand every so often clutch at his arm to give him a loving squeeze which he responded with a childish nudge of the arm with a bigger nudge back from Sakura. By now they had arrived into the village which Sakura was unaware. The villagers who of course instantly recognised the two looked from them both down to their hands, to their meeting eyes and then to their antics. Some smiled, some grimaced, some looked jealous and some look downright appalled.

Sakura was confused as she didn't know how to feel to the mixed reactions but then she thought that it didn't matter what they thought but instead what her friends thought. She smiled and held the Copy Nin's hand tighter while gently stroking her thumb over his hand tickling it ever so lightly. "Want to get something to eat?" Sakura suggested.

As if on cue Kakashi's stomach rumbled; he embarrassingly rubbed the back of his head with his spare hand saying: "I'd say that's a yes!" A nod as an affirmative they set out to get some food. As they were already in sight of the ramen stand they decided to continue to head out in that direction.

"So, what can I get for you Sakura?"

"Pork ramen for me please! Same for you Kakashi?" Sakura asked. He nodded at her not once taking his eyes from her face as he casually caressed her hand with his worn thumb as she had done previously. She smiled at him and then turned to smile at Ayame who she could tell what quite puzzled. She can live in some suspense.

They both dug into their orders enjoying the food and most of all each other's company and for a first 'date' they could both say it was going pretty well...well, until someone came along. "NARUTO!" The said ninja was greedily digging into Sakura's bowl of ramen and then sighing in relief once he finished. "Gomen gomen! I haven't ate ALL day!" He tried hard to evasive but Sakura still glared daggers drawing her fists in the air preparing to pound him into the nearest wall. However before her plans could take action the blonde haired ninja was saved when a pair of arms snaked around Sakura's middle.

"Play nice Sakura. I'll buy you another if you like." Kakashi whispered into her ear which caused Sakura to tinge pink from his hot breath hitting her delicate skin.

"Ooiii! Kakashi-sensei! What do you think your doing to Sakura-chan!" He pulled a face resembling a pig and crossed his arms waiting impatiently for an answer.

"We were enjoying a nice date before you came along." Kakashi announced which floored not only Naruto but Ayame too who silently cursed under her breath. Naruto blinked a couple of times and then nodded.

"Hmm." He looked as though he was mulling many thoughts around in his head until he finally came to one conclusion. "Okay. If thats what Sakura wants, I'll be happy too. BUT, if one thing happens that upsets Sakura it'll be me you have to answer to, yosh!"

Sakura smiled and could actually feel a warmth spread through her body which she realised was that she was truly happy. Naruto was happy for her and now she couldn't want to announce to everyone else about her newfound happiness. She couldn't to show everyone else just how lucky she was!

Still smiling to herself Sakura unlike Kakashi and Naruto was oblivious to the figure approaching them. "Yamato-sensei!" Naruto greeted.

"Hai. Both Kakashi and Sakura are needed by the Hokage, immediately. Naruto, you are coming with me."


Maybe I'll be good and keep updating.

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