It has been a looooong time since I updated, and I am truly sorry, life just got in the way. I had this chapter done before but never put it up, I wasn't very happy with it and rewrote some parts a few times. I'm attempting to get back into this story with chapter 9 -crosses fingers- heres hoping! Enjoy.
Chapter 8
Karasu is in the kitchen preparing meals for everyone that will be showing up, Anko tends to the door.
Anko who is coming again?
Asuma, Kurenai, and Ibiki.
Well that's not bad I thought you invited the whole village.
I could! Let me just go back out…
Don't you dare. Karasu threatens pointing a kitchen knife at her
Anko laughs at her.
Kakashi walks up to Karasu's side, Will you fix it now? Kakashi asks with a puppy dog eye.
Oh I forgot I'm sorry. Karasu snaps her fingers the book glows a light blue then back to its normal. All set. She says happily.
Kakashi turns to the fireplace and takes a seat next to it.
Anko opens the door hearing the other shinobi trying to make their way up four flights of stairs in the dark. They all walk in grateful they can see again.
I see you guys are staying the night. Karasu observes her friends all wearing backpacks.
If the power doesn't come back on. Ibiki says. That's not a problem is it?
Oh no not at all.
The couch turns into a bed. Kakashi pipes up
Oh I call dibs! Anko yells as she plops down hard on the couch.
It holds at least two. Karasu explains bringing in a tray of food.
Oh then that's me! Kurenai chimes in.
Hey Karasu your bed is a queen, you can fit one more in there. Anko says looking at Kakashi.
Um yes it is.
Well I'll take the floor. Yeah me too. Says Ibiki and Asuma
Good cause I have a bad back. Kakashi says
Karasu laughs to herself and throws a small pillow at Kakashi, it hits him in the head with a thump.
What? He questions
Nothing? She says
It's true!
Sure it is. You guys hungry? Help yourselves to anything in the house. Karasu states with a smile.
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After a few hours and several bottles of Sake, Ibiki is passed out on the floor along with Anko. They actually look quiet cute together. Karasu says placing a blanket over the two.
Kurenai if you don't want to share the bed with Asuma you can stay with me.
Nah it's ok, he won't bite.
Very hard! Asuma says, fake biting Kurenai's arm.
Karasu laughs, she pushes Kakashi with her foot. You coming? He stands salutes Asuma and Kurenai and follows Karasu into the room.
Do you think he'll make a move on her? Asuma whispers
Not sure, Anko said when she got here something was going on with them. Kurenai whispers back
Really? I doubt he'll do it with all of us out here.
Wuss.
Asuma laughs then covers his mouth.
Karasu looks threw her dresser for her pajamas she pulls out a satin tank top and shorts. Do you want something?
Not if it's that. He laughs
I don't think this will fit you, but you can try. She says with a large smile. She turns her back to him and takes her shirt off replacing it with the tank top, same thing with the shorts. Kakashi looks away when she takes off her shorts, the site of her black panties made his heart race for a moment. She turns around to find him looking out the window. She pulls the blanket and sheet back that's on the bed and climbs in. She sits and looks at him, Are you coming to bed?
Huh? Oh yeah I am. He sits on the bed and slips his sandals off. He's about to lay down but feels a finger in his back, You are NOT sleeping with all those clothes on!
Why not? He asks
Because it's my bed and I make the rules. She says with a smile
You let me last time.
Only because you fell asleep before me.
Did not.
Yes you did. Don't make me strip you. Karsu says pulling at his shirt
You'd like that wouldn't you? He says leaning over to her.
Just get undressed. She says lying down on the pillow.
Fine, but I'm doing this in protest.
She hears the zipper to his vest, Don't forget to dance. She says with a smile
Where's your money? He says with a crescent eye
What? We're friends I don't even get one free show.
Only if I get one too.
You wish. She says yawning
He folds his clothes neatly and lays in the bed with his pants on, Can I keep my pants?
Why I've seen you with out them.
When?
Every morning when you get up and walk across your room. She quickly covers her mouth.
Well now, you're a peeping tom.
No, you should invest in curtains.
I should start charging you. He pipes up.
When you bring a girl home, THEN you can charge me.
I-
Kakashi stopped his sentence and shut his mouth.
What?
Nothing, lets just go to sleep, I have a mission tomorrow.
Tell me.
It was nothing.
Tell me or I'll tickle you.
I'm not ticklish.
Wanna bet? Karasu's fingers start to creep up his skin, she slides them around he doesn't flinch once.
I told you.
I haven't tried yet. She removes her hand then lands on his knee, she glides her nails up his leg towards his inner thigh, she hears him swallow as she comes to his inner thigh, almost at his groin his hand stops her.
Alright so that started to tickle a little.
Are sure tickle is the word you want to use? She asks.
What word would you use?
Tease. Oh wait that would be what you did to me earlier.
Who said I was teasing you? Kakashi questions.
You just wanted the jutsu off the book. I've read you file I know how you work. Hell I do the same thing.
You don't know anything about me.
Probably not, but I know enough. And you think you know me just by reading my file.
Yup. He answers happily.
Oh really. Ok, what's my favorite color?
White.
Lucky guess. She answers skrunking her nose.
He laughs at her aggravation.
Ha ok, what's my favorite position.
Huh?
She crawls on top of him sitting on his lap she leans down, You know what I'm talking about, what's my favorite position? She whispers into his ear. He can feel her breath on his neck, swallowing hard, he can't concentrate, the satin from her shirt feels so good against his chest. She squeezes her legs into his sides, Well?
Um?
Take a guess. She says grinding into him. He closes his eye at she rubs into him. You can't do that. He says breathlessly
And why not? She asks doing it again. Just trying to give you a hint. She whispers to him.
He flips her over lying on top of her. Do you give up? She questions
I surrender. I need you…...........to train my squad while I'm gone. He says inches from her face. Karasu rolls her eyes, If I have time. She smiles, and walks her fingers up his bare back. We should sleep, we both have duties tomorrow. He rolls off and lies next to her in the bed. She turns on her side and starts playing with his hair, he closes his eye at her delicate touch. Trailing her fingers down his face, she continues over his mask, down his neck to his shoulder. Her hand stops moving, her breathing changes.
Karasu? He whispers
She doesn't reply, I'll miss you. He whispers again. Closing his eye he feels himself relax into her soft bed, her smell is everywhere and fills his senses. He's asleep with in moments.
The sun shines brightly into Karasu's room; she opens her eyes and stretches. The spot beside her is empty; she frowns then rolls over to the side of bed he slept on. I'll miss you too. She whispers. There's a light knock on her door,
Yes.
Anko opens the door slowly.
I should have expected him to be gone, Asuma and Ibiki are too. Kurenai walks in behind her rubbing her eyes. Morning. She says with a yawn and sits on the bed.
Um Kurenai?
Yes?
Do you want me to heal that hickey or would like to walk around the village with it. Karasu asks breaking out into laughter.
What! She yells running to the mirror. Ah! Get rid of it!
Sure thing. Karasu says with a grin. Kurenai sits closer to her on the bed and tilts her head.
So Kurenai, What did or should I say, Who did you do last night!? Anko says laughing hysterically.
Shut up! Kurenai says throwing a pillow at her.
Karasu laughs as Kurenai chases her out of the room and around the living room.
Alright, what do you ladies want to do for breakfast?
Let's go out! They both say in unison.
But first, what did you do last night Karasu? Anko questions
Slept.
Right! What did we interrupt last night?
Absolutely nothing.
Yeah right! That's why you gave me a death glare when you opened the door.
Karasu chuckles, Nothing happened. Sorry guys. She says walking into her room.
Karasu sits upside down on her couch, her legs up to the ceiling leaning against the wall her head hangs down over the edge her hands clasped on her stomach. It's been two weeks since he left on his mission, she's work double shifts everyday and trained his squad and yet she still can't get him out of her head. She's utterly exhausted but when she closes her eyes horrible images run threw them, worst dreams she's ever had, so why bother even trying to go to sleep. Eating, she's sure she's forgotten to do that a few times seeing as though she had to buy new clothes because hers got to big. She sighs looking up at the ceiling, she looks to her right there on the counter sits a black book, the second one in the series, it came in the day Kakashi left, she tried reading it but it just wasn't the same in her current mood. Maybe when he gets back she'll be able to read it, that's his anyway on the counter hers is in her room. She looks back up at the ceiling lady Tsunade gave her the next few days off after all the double shifts she's been pulling, luckily she kept her current mood hidden or she might force her to take more days. Something catches Karasu attention out of the corner of her left eye, she looks towards it, she watches as Kakashi walks into his bedroom. She smiles and closes her eyes, At least he's alive.
All the blood is rushing to your face.
Karasu opens her eyes at the voice, looking up she see Kakashi looking down at her.
Why are you sitting like that?
Bored. I got you something. She says pointing over to the counter. He looks to where she's pointing spots the black novel sitting on the counter and walks over to it.
It's the next one in the series. She says bringing her legs down, she slides up on the couch and places her head on the pillow. Suddenly all her exhaustion catches up to her, days with out sleeping have knocked her out cold.
Kakashi picks up the book and flips threw it, he notices something that's odd. Next to the book is a completely empty fruit bowl.
That's not like her.
He looks into the kitchen, its spotless like she hasn't even used it in weeks, he walks over to the refrigerator and opens it, he sighs all that's inside is a bottle of water. He closes the door and walks back to the living room. He looks Karasu over, she's out cold. Her clothes are different and she looks like she hasn't slept for days. He covers her over with a blanket from the back of the couch, he moves a stray hair from her face, she smiles slightly then returns to her sad look.
Kakashi walks threw the streets of the village reading his little black book, Lady Tsunade stops him.
Kakashi, I've been told you haven't been checked out yet at the hospital.
I'm fine.
You know it's procedure, just go.
I don't need to, it would be a waste of time.
I'm sure if Karasu was there you would.
Huh?
Seems as though anytime she's on duty, you male shinobi purposely hurt yourselves to go see her. The poor girl I've given her the next few days off, I didn't realize she has been doing double shift since Sakuzen's wife had the baby. Plus I watched her train your squad too, she must be exhausted.
Well that explains her sleeping, but not the food.
Anyway, go get checked out, that's an order.
Kakashi appears in front of his squad and waves.
Kakashi Sensei your back! Sakura yells
We ah weren't sure if Karasu Sensei would be coming. Sakura's says in a sad voice.
And why not?
She's been different for the past few weeks, sad even. Sakura says
Yeah loser actually got a hit on her and broke her nose. Sasuke explains with his arms crossed.
Yup that's right! Naruto grins
Ok then, why don't you show me what she's taught you. Kakashi says heading onto the field.
Dream
Sitting in the grass reading, Karasu hears the steps of someone coming closer to her, Shiro!? She calls out and looks, Oh hello Ushio.
Karasu I have must speak with you.
She looks at his eyes, she knows, she knows the news he's about to say. Her love, her Shiro is gone.
No Ushio! Don't you say it! She yells
I'm sorry Karasu.
Karasu looks down at the ground, she falls to her knees. Ushio walks to her, Just leave me be. She says to him.
Karasu…no one could help him.
If I was there!
No, not even you.
Her hands shake, Leave me.
Kara-
LEAVE ME! She screams at her friend.
Karasu sits up in the couch breathing heavy, tears run down her face, her hands clench the blanket. She cries uncontrollably, she doesn't want to go threw that again, ever. She stands and closes her balcony door locking it tightly, she won't get close to him, not to have him die. Holding her arms she watches as the sun sets, lowering her head she walks to her room, she changes into a pair of dark blue pants and a black long sleeve shirt, tieing her hair back, You can't train properly with genin. She spits.
Karasu walks to the clearing; the moon is full and high in the sky. She gathers her chakra and begins training.
Hours past she stands breathing heavy, numerous scratches on her body, her pants ripped, her shirt torn at her stomach. She looks at her 3 clones, they're all ready to attack. She pops a food pill and runs at them.
Kakashi watches as she pops something into her mouth and runs at her clones. She instantly destroys all three, but not before one lands a good hit to her back, she falls to her knees and throws a kunai at the clone, it hits between its eyes and the clone vanishes. Looking at the ground she senses something in the trees, throwing various shuriken at her target she vanishes into the forest. Kakashi dodges the weapons, but lost where she went.
How's the book? She asks from behind him
His eye widens at her voice and he turns to look at her. She's leaning against the tree with her arms crossed, she's dirty and sweaty, her clothes are torn and full of mud and blood.
It's good. He says standing and walking to her. You look awful.
She smiles at his comment; I never was the kind of girl to stay clean during training. She pushes off the tree, Glad you're ok. She says turning. He grabs her arm, I'm not going to die on you. He says. She turns to him, Everyone dies Kakashi. That's life. You'll die just like he did, there's no point to all of it. We just allow death to find us more quickly, instead of lying in a bed and getting old, we fight, we run from it. But it always finds us.
You don't have to fight alone.
But if your alone, then know one cares if you die. Karasu says sadly.
I'll care if you die. He says bringing her chin up.
She closes her eyes as tears form in them, she wraps her arms around his body in a hug. He hugs her back as a friend would.
You know your getting me all dirty. He says to her.
Eh, it's just your clothes. She wipes some mud from her arm and squishes into his face.
Now you're dirty. Karasu states with a laugh.
I guess we'll just have to get clean together. He says smiling at her.
Only if you can catch me. She says taking off in a flash.
