Chapter 9: The kunoichi sisterhood

After Katsumi stopped crying, she finished getting dressed with help from Sakura, Ino and Hinata. She reached over and took one of the lavender roses that Kiba had put in a vase next to the bed. Katsumi smelled its fragrance and looked at the rose thoughtfully. Ino said, "My family used to own a flower shop. I am familiar with flowers and their meanings. Lavender roses are meant for love at first sight." Ino grinned and said, "If you don't mind me asking, what happened between you and Kiba last night?"

Sakura shouted: "Ino! Why did you ask that question right now? Can't you see that Katsumi is still recovering?" Katsumi said, "It is all right, Sakura. I am not shy about my feelings for Kiba. Last night, I kissed him on the cheek for saving me and Kurami. Then Kiba brushed my hair back and kissed me on the lips. I kissed him back passionately."

Sakura and Ino both had a surprised look on their faces. They both said: "I can't believe it! They already had their first kiss after knowing each other for one day!" Hinata said: "I am not surprised at all. As my teammate, Kiba has always been impatient with his actions. However, I am glad that he has found someone like you, Katsumi. I have noticed that Kiba has been sad and lonely for some time now. I am glad that you have made him happy."

Katsumi said with a grin: "I certainly made him happy last night. Our kiss awakened something primal between us. He started kissing me repeatedly on the neck and then tore off my bra with his teeth. He kissed my breasts and I dug my fingernails into his shoulders with pleasure." Ino, Sakura and Hinata were totally dumbfounded by this news. Ino said, "I am so jealous! It took me weeks for me to convince Shikamaru to go second base!" Sakura said with a sigh, "It looks like only Hinata and I are the only ones who are still at first base." Hinata said, "Well, Sakura… To be completely honest, Naruto and I have also made it to second base." Sakura shouted, "What!? How did it even happen?" Hinata replied: "Naruto can be… very persuasive when he is romantic." Sakura tightened her fist and said, "I can't believe that I am the only one who is still at first base! Sasuke had better get ready tonight. I am going to rock his world."

Katsumi laughed at Sakura's comment and said: "Can you tell me about your boyfriends? I would like to know about them."

Ino said, "Sure. My boyfriend is Shikamaru Nara. He is a Jonin and uses Shadow manipulation jutsu. He is also the smartest person in the land of fire. He has a great tactical mind for strategy. Shikamaru has a laid-back attitude, but I love that about him."

Sakura said, "My boyfriend is Sasuke Uchiha. He has a checkered past, but Sasuke has redeemed himself. He is a high level shinobi who took down several Akatsuki members. Don't let Sasuke fool you with his uncaring attitude. He really has a caring side once you get to know him." Katsumi asked, "Well, Hinata? What about you?" After a short pause, Hinata said: "Naruto Uzumaki is my boyfriend." Katsumi's face had a very surprised look. Katsumi said: "You are dating the Hero of the Leaf Village?!"