A/N: Hi guys! So…this is chapter 9! I can't think of much to say really, just hope you enjoy! 3

Chapter 9 (Saiya POV)

'Okay, today is the day it all begins,' I thought to myself as I got dressed.

The final round of the Chuunin exams was today; and since I was the one in charge of this portion, I had to be there first.

After Kakashi had gone off on that mission, I didn't see him for a month. What he was doing, I didn't know. As I was preparing last minute details, Hokage and Kazekage showed up.

"Lord Hokage; Lord Kazekage," I bowed respectfully to each one of them.

"So, you must be Saiya Mizuko; I have heard so much about you," his voice was cold and eerie.

"Yes that's right," I tilted my head slightly to my right.

"I have heard many great things about you from Lord Hokage," he said quietly.

"Really?" I looked slightly surprised, and glanced quickly at Hokage. "Excuse me; I need to prepare for the exam."

The entire time I supervised the crowd, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something wasn't right.

The arena was fairly full by the time the "main" match came up; Sasuke Uchiha vs. Gaara of the Desert. The excitement in the air was contagious.

I teleported to the entrance of the arena just to check on the guards posted there.

"Am I late?" I heard a familiar voice for the first time in a month.

"Kakashi!" I jumped up and hugged him, taking him completely by surprise. "I missed you!"

"Well hello to you too," Kakashi said, hugging me; then lowered his voice so only I could hear. "I missed you too Saiya."

"Well well, aren't we getting close?" Kakashi and I heard a voice.

We let go of each other and looked toward the voice. Might Gai and Rock Lee were walking toward the entrance of the arena.

"Oh my god! Lee! How are you doing?!" I exclaimed. "I heard about the surgery."

"I am doing well, the surgery was a success," Lee said smiling goofily.

"Kakashi how is it that you get ALL the girls?" Gai said shaking his head.

Kakashi shrugged his shoulders then spoke, "Naruto, what do you want?"

I quickly jumped around. How long had Naruto and Shikamaru been standing there?

"Sensei! You can't let Sasuke fight him! You don't know what he's like!" Naruto yelled.

"Yell a little louder, I don't think the proctor heard you," Shikamaru rolled his eyes.

"What are you yelling about Naruto?" Sakura turned around in her seat.

"Oh yay, a party," I said sarcastically and now, I blushing a bright red. Kakashi's hands were still around me, but had taken place around my waist.

"Don't worry Naruto, he'll be fine," Kakashi said turning his gaze toward the center of the stadium.

"Well, it was nice catching up with you all, but I have an exam to run," I said hurriedly. "Ciao."

After I had managed to get away from everyone, I found a wall and sat down against it. I put my face in my hands and sighed. The last month had passed by way too quickly. And Zina was will gone. My deadline was coming up.

"Have you come up with anything yet?" Kakashi appeared in front of me.

His voice brought me out of my thoughts; "I was so caught up with the Chunin exams; I didn't want to think about it."

He sat down next to me. I leaned onto his shoulder and closed my eyes. His scent was intoxicating. If this is what love is, I like it…A LOT.

"Where have you been Kakashi?" I looked up at him.

"I was training Sasuke," he said simply.

I leaned back onto his shoulder and closed my eyes again. He rested his head on top of my shoulder and we sat like that until the genjutsu set in.

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