Always watching you
chapter 10

Shizune fiddled with the ends of her short ebony hair as she patiently waited. Her mind should be on the mission but Kakashi kept overcoming any thoughts. She was angry yet again at him! How could she love someone that infuriated her so much?!

"Here's your drink Shizune." That honeyed voice said as a paper cup was held before her. She looked up into the gorgeous, exotic eyes of Akihiko. He smiled that dazzling smile again as she retrieved the cup from his hands, before sitting down on the park bench next to her.

"Are you sure your husband won't mind? I promise not to lay a hand on you." Despite his words his tone carried a sense of playfulness as if tempting her to dare him to. Shizune smiled back and tilted her head to add to her guise.

"He was so tired from looking after me he said he would rest. I told him you offered to show me around and he encouraged me to enjoy touring the town." Despite the casual and sweet smile on her face, inside she was twitching with annoyance.

Kakashi had put up quite a fight to stop her continuing this mission; trying to convince her with the sexy jutsu and a transformation jutsu. Did he really have no faith in her as a fellow ninja?! How dare he! He not only continued playing his sick little games on her but now he looked down on her abilities! Well she would show him. When she was through he would have to admit she is necessary and good at her job.

"He must trust you a lot Shizune!" Akihiko smiled again more dashingly then before. Shizune agreed but inside she doubted that very much. Akihiko took her hand as he stood, "Lets continue your own personal tour shall we?" Shizune allowed a blush to tinge her cheeks as she nodded.

Meanwhile Shizune had not noticed a guardian angel watching them very carefully…
…and he was not happy.

Kakashi watched from the shadows with a glare. 'Not lay a hand on her my foot. He just took her hand! What kind of moron would fall for that?! And what's with Shizune's cute act? Tilting her head and smiling like a fool.' He mumbled angrily to himself. And then he recalled her blush. The things he had to do to even get close to that reaction and this guy just takes her hand?!

He sighed as he looked back to the two. Was she really acting for the mission? Or did she really like that playboy? Kakashi was so blatantly honest with how he felt…well he hadn't told her but surely all the little games he played with her would IMPLY his feelings?! Maybe he wasn't clear enough? Maybe she thought they were simply games although who would think that?

He sighed again as he watched Akihiko step closer to Shizune. His anger arose yet again as he watched Akihiko slide a step closer to Shizune, His hand slowly rising to her waist… Kakashi tossed a small stone in the air and caught it again as his glare fell into his usual lazy gaze…

Akihiko jumped back in shock, shaking his hand vigorously in hopes to rid it of the throbbing pain.
"What's wrong Akihiko?" Shizune asked curiously.

"Nothing. A bug must have bitten me." But despite his smile his eyes darted around the shadows nearby. No one was there. Not anymore at least.

Kakashi grinned almost evilly. There was a reason he had dubbed himself her guardian angel. While he was around, Akihiko wasn't making a move on his beautiful ninja.

And so he plagued Akihiko most of the day.

When Akihiko tried to brush a loose strand of hair from Shizune's eyes, he sent a ninja hound to chase him. Akihiko ran for miles and it took a while for him to find Shizune again.

When Akihiko offered to clean a smudge of dirt from her cheek Kakashi used a fireball jutsu to burn the hanky in Akihiko's hand whilst Shizune's back was turned.

When Akihiko went to lie his coat on a puddle for Shizune to walk on Kakashi used another jutsu to make the ground beneath Akihiko turn to mud in which he completely sunk into.

"Sorry, I have never escorted a beautiful woman around the town in this condition." Shizune could hear the aggravated tone that laced his voice and yet his smile was still as dashing as ever. Regardless of his mud covered, torn clothing he still managed to look as handsome as ever.

"It has indeed been a…umm…unusual day but I have thoroughly enjoyed it." She wasn't lying. Watching this seemingly unfazed player fall flat on his face time and time again was absolutely hilarious and it took a lot for her to act in a way that would still boost his ego.

"I am blessed that you are beautiful on both the inside and the outside."

Shizune giggled at Akihiko's complement when a hand tapped her wrist. She turned to a stall decked with bright coloured fabrics and cushions. The hand belonged to an elderly man, dressed in dark colours and wearing a hooded cloak.

"Young one…do not fall in love…" his voice was scratchy and quiet, forcing Shizune to lean closer. She smiled gently at the old man as she replied

"I am already married sir…"

"…then I hope it is a loveless bond. For I see the one you love dying." He said as he removed his hand from her arm. She opened her mouth to ask why and how but the old man ignored her as he busied himself with his merchandise. She looked at Akihiko for an answer and he smiled weakly.

"That man sees things through his blinded eyes…things others cannot see. They always come true within hours!"

Shizune's smile faded slightly. She didn't really believe people could tell the future but something felt very weird about all this. Akihiko took her expression as one of fear.

"I'm sure everything will be…" Akihiko paused as a strong hand took hold of his outstretched arm. He looked to his side to see Kakashi. His eyes were lazy and unconcerned but his grip felt terrifyingly angry.

"Oh, you caught up with us sweetheart." Shizune said with a small smile. Kakashi smiled back

"Yes I am feeling much better now. I think we still have time for dinner." Kakashi said as he took her hand and lifted it to his masked lips. Shizune smiled back as she nodded happily. Kakashi turned to Akihiko and smiled again as he weaved his arm around Shizune's waist.

"Thank you so much for taking care of her. She needed to get out and see the place after the few bad days she has had." His eyes were still that lazy daze that seemed to smile so why did Akihiko feel like daggers were being glared at him? He felt that if he smiled even slightly gallantly he would be killed on the spot and yet Kakashi was simply smiling at him kindly.

He pushed this hopefully false fear to one side as he smiled back…it was a nice smile, not a dashing one he had sported to Shizune. "It's quite alright. You are a lucky man indeed." And with that he shook Shizune's hand and then Kakashi's before leaving the two alone.

As they walked back hand in hand Kakashi couldn't help but notice Shizune's distracted gaze.

"Is he the one Shizune?" Kakashi asked quietly. He watched as Shizune sighed and replied "I don't know."

Kakashi wanted to throttle the guy, murderer or not! How dare he even steal a moment of her attention!

Shizune on the other hand fiddled with the piece of paper Akihiko had slipped into her hand. She had already read it. Kakashi seemed too distracted to notice.

Shizune…I feel I cannot withhold my feelings for you anymore, but alas, you are a married woman. I give you a choice that only you must make.
Either come to the golden lake, Sherry will tell you where it is. I will be there and we can run from this place.
Or stay with your husband if you truly love him.
Warmest love Akihiko

The words of the old man ran through her head again and again. Something felt…wrong…

Kakashi's hand left hers, settling on the arch of her back before slowly beginning to slide lower…

"LINE KAKASHI!" Shizune hissed between her teeth as she smiled.

A/N : hey everyone! sorry i know it's been a while...a long while... but please forgive me. i have a lot happening in my life. i hope this chapter turned out okay. thankyou for reading and i hope to not leave my next update as long :D