I know, I know. Some people are angry at me for rushing Masaru x Hanabi or not thinking about Masaru x Sarada. But, give me time. It is for the better of the story.

Chapter 9

I put sensei under a genjutsu, although a weak one. My head was feeling dizzy. I had just kissed Hanabi-sensei, put my relationship with Sarada under jeopardy and put my training with Sasuke-san in danger. I was screwed. Even though these thoughts ran through my mind, I could help an erection from forming. Hanabi-sensei was lying half-naked, in her underwear on my couch. I went to the bathroom and did what any normal kid would. I jacked off. I came back and made myself the strawberry milk that I liked so much and a glass for sensei, too. I returned to the living room and pulled up a chair opposite to the couch. I sat, waiting for Hanabi-sensei to wake up.

I had almost finished my beverage, when she finally woke up from the genjutsu. I had not mastered the art of releasing someone from a genjutsu yet. She woke up as if she had been sleeping for the night and the sun had just broke the horizon's darkness. She found me sitting opposite to her and woke up with a start. She sat straight and exclaimed, "Oh, shit! I thought it had been a dream. Shit, shit ,shit, shit, shit." She shook her head. Her hair was flying everywhere. She looked at herself and quickly covered herself up with some cushions. And, she started crying. That had been totally unexpected for me. I rushed over to her side and comforted her with words and gave her a hug and a shoulder to cry on. She kept on weeping, muttering, "I am so sorry."

I hadn't expected this reaction, mostly because she had willingly kissed me. But it was what it was. I offered her some water and then the glass of flavoured, cold milk. She drank both eagerly. At last, she stopped crying. She looked at me through red eyes. I went over to my chair opposite the couch, to avoid any further events like the last hour's. I had offered her a towel, which she had wrapped around herself and now, she had started to stabilize and turn into the Hanabi-sensei that I knew. "We need to talk about this," I said. "No, we don't," she said. "Ya, we do." "No, we don't." We went on like this for ten minutes until she caved and said, "Ok. Let's talk." I said, "What will Sarada think when she gets to know this? She will freak out, she will not talk to me, she will cry, she will try to kill me. I don't know what she will do." Hanabi-sensei said, "No, she won't. Cause we won't tell her." I was shocked, "Why won't we? We owe that much to her. I won't be able to keep this from her. Moreover, I won't be able to keep up the act of being the perfect boyfriend." We argued about this, till I agreed with sensei.

"Sensei, I like you, a lot. But, I won't be able to live with the guilt that I cheated on Sarada with you. We can't continue this," I said, almost whispering. She nodded, sighed and said, "I am glad that you like me, too. But, I have my reasons for doing this, too, you know. And, you dared me to kiss you." I knew that that was gonna come up sooner or later. I shook my head, not believing that this was happening. "I am not sure what took over me back then." Hanabi-sensei nodded sympathetically. She said, "Wanna know why I came to you with tattered clothes about a month and a half ago?" I nodded. She said, "Here it is. I hope you understand me better after I tell you this.

"You see, Masaru, the thing was that I had just started dating this guy. I am a believer in the 'sex on the first day' logic. So, we were gonna do it again after three days or so. We were gonna start normally, me removing my clothes, he removing his and all, but I guess he had a rape fantasy. Before I could remove my clothes, he started kissing me. I was horny. I complied. He started groping me. I was okay. Then, the matters went out of hand. He started tearing my clothes. He pushed me down on my knees and made me give him a blowjob. While doing that, he was tearing my kimono. I was not okay with that. I hated every moment of it. Then, I activated my Byakugan and did a kaiten and ran to a pub. I drank, drank and drank. I didn't want to go home in that condition, so I came to yours.

"This incident made me fed up of such guys, one-night stands, non-serious about the relationship and that kind. It wasn't that it happened in one night. I had started not liking that for some time. I wanted a serious relationship. I thought all guys were jerks, but then I started noticing what was right in front of me, you and Sarada. I wanted that. Tayuya-san saw this and gave me a suggestion to date you. I thought it to be outrageous but then it became more and more obvious and I started wanting you. I didn't want to break you and Sarada up, so I waited until you asked me for it. And you did.

"I am sorry. I shouldn't feel this way. At least not about my student, not about someone who calls me sensei. But, I want you to be happy and I want you to give us a try, when you want to. I guess that clears up why I notice everything that happens with you and Sarada. You are so good together that I don't want you to breakup even if I want you." She paused.

"Wait," she continued, "what if we do like a three way relationship? No that is absurd. I should go. We don't tell this to anyone. Deal?" I said, "Deal, I guess. I am sorry that I can't reciprocate your feelings. I mean, I do. I like you, a lot. It's just that I like Sarada a bit more. And, ya. You should get going. It is pretty late. I would hate you to be forced to do something you don't want to again." I got up and so did she. I followed her out. When we got out, she turned around and hugged me. I hugged her back. She was a bit taller than. But I guess that was because of her high flats. She had dressed up again and she looked the same as she had done when she had come in. She said, "Thanks for hearing me out and understanding me." I said, "No problem. Thank you for trusting me and considering me worthy of you." She said, "Thank you for the kiss." I broke the hug. I told her to wait and retreated to my home. I brought out the picture I had taken from Boruto during our night stay and gave them to her. "What's this?" she asked. I said, "Just some pictures of you in a bikini and your underwear." I smiled, "I don't need them anymore. I just had the live view." She smiled, "Wanna see another glimpse?" With that, she undid her kimono and showed me the grooves and curves of her body covered by two pieces of smallcloth. She smiled and fastened her belt again. She went away.

I just realised how late it had become. I went inside my home and stifled a yawn. I went to sleep. I had a free day today, since it was my birthday yesterday. This was one of the few perks of being a ninja. You get two free days when you have a birthday. One for the birthday and one for the day after to recover from the partying. For me, it was to recover from the shock that I had received from Hanabi-sensei that she, in fact, liked me back. I lay on my bed, late in the morning and stared at the ceiling. I remembered how she looked, how sexy her body was, how her long, brown hair went down till her ass. I thought about it all, but soon my thoughts shifted to Sarada. How would I face her? How would I react if she tried to kiss me? Will she find out? Will we work together as we did again? A million questions filled my head. But most of all, will I remain the bond, joining the team, as Hanabi-sensei had said or will I become the one to break it?

I remained in my bed till evening. Falling asleep, thinking and taking another nap. Then, I had had enough. I got up and went in the shower. I did what a normal person does to relieve stress, when two incredible, cute, hot and awesome girls/women liked him. I jacked off to both of them. I knew what I was doing was wrong to Sarada, but I did it anyway. I imagined what Hanabi-sensei had showed me when she left, I remembered how I had kissed Sarada passionately. I couldn't decide who to choose from. I loved Sarada, but I lusted for Hanabi-sensei. I couldn't decide. I finished the shower and dressed myself in a t-shirt and boxers. I had an hour before night. I walked out and stood face-to-face with Sarada, her hand raised as if to knock. She looked shocked. A bit taken back. Her lips were parted, in a shock. Her hair was behind her ear. I had decided. I choose her. I kissed her.

Sarada was shocked at first but then she kissed back. When we both pulled away, she asked, "What was that for?" I shook my head and kissed her again. After it, I smiled. "Nothing. Nothing." "How was your birthday?" she asked. I replied, "Great. Hanabi-sensei stopped by at night. It would have been better if you had been there, but whatever. I would have loved to spend more time with you." She said, "That's what my mom said. I was shy. That's why I am going to spend the rest of today with you. I am late, because I thought you might want some alone time to recover from yesterday's fatigue and stuff." I said, "You are so considerate. Let me tell you something. I..." Sarada asked, "What?" I continued, "Not now. I will tell you afterward." She punched me playfully and giggled. I think I might have noticed a shadow move behind, but I ignored it. We went inside.

Once inside, Sarada and I sat on the extendable couch and fired up the TV, just like I had last night. But, a new movie was not going to start until eight. We cooked dinner together. We had some fun along the way. I cooked up something that I had learnt in my other life. I baked some Indian bread and veggies with gravy. Plus, I made some mango juice. Sarada just helped with some other things and observed everything I did with her Sharingan. She said that it was to remember the dish. I shrugged. After I had finished, the food smelled great. Sarada ate it and squealed with delight, "Delicious!" I poured out the juice and told her, "Wanna move this to the couch?" She nodded.

It was a good movie. It was nearly ten by the time it ended. I got up and she followed suite. We finished the dishes and I led her outside. At the doorway, I smiled and asked, "You gonna be okay on your own on your way home?" She laughed and gave me a gentle push. "Ya," she said, "Obviously. I would like you to accompany me, but we have a mission tomorrow. Goodnight, Ma-sa-ru." I smiled and said, "Good night, Sar-sar." "You just made that up, didn't you?" she said. I nodded slowly. "Sar-sar," I said and smiled. "Sounds good," she said and kissed me. She left. I went back inside and decided it would be Sarada. She was the girl of my dreams. Hanabi-sensei was late and I didn't wanna spoil stuff with Sarada. I had to tell her that.

I love her. I love Sarada Uchiha.