Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto…I just borrow the characters for my own twisted perverted pleasure. I do however own the character Kinrai, the bar owner.

Warning: chapter contains sexual themes

A/N: Holy moly! I love you guys…seriously! Chapter nine has gotten the most reviews so far. Thank you so much!

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Additional Author's Note: While writing this chapter at work, I got a little over zealous. Instead of my usual 4-5 pages per chapter, this one came out as 9 pages long. And because I don't want one long chapter, I'm going to break it up into two parts. I know, I know…you guys want long chapters, but I don't have it in me to make big ones. This was a once in a blue moon opportunity that my hand and mind wouldn't deny me. With the way the story is going, I feel it starting to come to a close…so after Part II, there will be one or two more chapters left to write. Thanks for reading! You guys are awesome!

…on with the story!!!

"speech" 'inner voice' thoughts Akamaru (thoughts and actions)

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Of Ears and Puffy Tails

Chapter Ten: Pink Strokes Part I

Looking around Kakashi, Sakura saw Hinata latched onto Kiba's and Akamaru's ears. Switching from tempting seductress to murdering kunoichi in the blink of an eye, she lunged towards them. Before she got even a foot away, she was snatched up around the waist from behind. Struggling in the strong arms wrapped around her middle, she still made an attempt to do harm the dog and his owner. Getting nowhere fast, she turned to see Kakashi effortlessly holding her against his chest.

"Let go of me, Kakashi. I have some punishment to dole out to those two."

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At the rage evident in a pair of flashing green eyes, Kiba and Akamaru tried to hastily back away.

Tightening her grip, Hinata admonished them on their escape attempt.

"Oh no you don't! You guys aren't going anywhere. You are going to apologize whether you like it or not."

Kiba let out a girlie squeal of fright when he saw Sakura lunge at them and Akamaru cowered with his tail between his legs behind Hinata.

Watching the pink haired killer kunoichi being restrained by the copy ninja, Kiba let out a small sigh of relief. Relaxing a little, he finally too notice of the outfit she was wearing. Being a hot-blooded male, he couldn't help but admire the image she presented…even as pissed as she was.

Damn, she looks hot!!

Letting a lecherous smile escape from his lips, Kiba looked up into Kakashi's eye. Seeing the narrowing of the eye in anger at him, the smile was quickly erased from his face and he hung his head down.

"Let go of me, Kakashi. I have some punishment to dole out to those two." Sakura said.

Grabbing Akamaru, Kiba hauled him out from behind Hinata.

"Come on Akamaru. We need to restore our honour."

Stopping in front of Sakura, Kiba bent low at the waist while Akamaru leaned his upper torso down to the ground.

"Haruno, Sakura…please accept our deepest apologies. It was wrong of Akamaru to bite you on the ass and as his owner and companion, I take full responsibility."

Whine whine whine!

Trying to feel brave, Akamaru slunk forward on his belly to stop at Sakura's feet. Lifting huge shining puppy dog eyes, he tentatively lifted his muzzle toward her hand laying loosely at her side.

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Oh Kami! Stop struggling…please!….ah!

'No! Don't stop!'

Deftly holding Sakura to his chest, her constant movements was placing delicious friction on his nether regions. Trying not to moan out loud, he gripped her tighter hoping to stop her heart-shaped derriere from moving over a highly sensitive area. Closing his eye, he willed his awakening member to go back to sleep until a more appropriate time.

After several seconds, he felt more in control of his wayward desires and opened his eye. Glancing over to Kiba, Kakashi frowned when he saw him blatantly racking his eyes up and down the angry struggling kunoichi in his arms.

Mine! She is mine!!

Making eye contact with Kiba, Kakashi made it known through his glare that he was not amused in the slightest by the overt display of pleasure spreading across his young face.

When Sakura ceased her struggles and laid limply in his grasp, Kakashi looked down and met twin emerald orbs looking back at him.

"Let go of me, Kakashi. I have some punishment to dole out to those two."

Quirking an eyebrow at her statement, Kakashi gave a slight shake of his head in denial at her.

What the hell happened to get her so angry at them?

'Your guess is as good as mine.'

You know…for a conscience, you're not very helpful.

'Well excuse me for having my mind on a sexy cherry blossom instead!'

…

'You gotta admit that she has grown up into one fine piece of…'

Don't even say it!

'Oh come on…'

I know perfectly well how beautiful she has become. I noticed that over 4 years ago when she turned 18!

'So why didn't you…'

Because she was my student!

'No, she used to be your student. She stopped being that when she passed her Jounin exam two years ago.'

Shhhh!!!

Mentally waving his arms for silence, Kakashi focused on his surroundings again.

"…was wrong of Akamaru to bite you on the ass and as his owner and companion, I take full responsibility."

She got bit on the ass!

'…snicker…'

With slight apprehension, Kakashi watched as Akamaru touched his snout to Sakura's hand.

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When the cold wet nose briefly touched her fingers, Sakura's gaze softened and she reached out her hand to scratch Akamaru behind the ears.

"I accept your apology, Akamaru."

Receiving a lick on her hand in happiness from the large nin-dog, she watched as he rejoined Kiba's side.

"Thank you for the apology Kiba." Glancing to Hinata, Sakura giggled. "And thank you Hinata for wrangling them up for me."

Slipping out of Kakashi's clasp, she went and gave each of them; Hinata, Kiba and Akamaru, a hug. Stepping back, she once again bounced lightly into Kakashi's chest. Blushing, she jumped slightly when she felt his hand gently trail down her spine to rest lightly cupping her derriere. Turning a deeper shade of pink, she lifted a hand to wave to the departing trio.

Glancing up at Kakashi, she saw the smirk hidden beneath his mask. Turning in his arms, Sakura shivered as his palm skimmed over backside and hip.

Blinking at a flash of light out of the corner of her eye, Sakura's blood ran cold when she spotted Genma, Naruto and Sasuke standing on the outskirts of the clearing that the patrons made around her.

SNAP…whirr SNAP…whirr SNAP…whirr

'Pictures! Sasuke's taking pictures!!'

Why that miserable…

"Kakashi?"

"Hn…"

"On three…one….two…"

In a burst of speed, Sakura appeared before Sasuke.

'Three!'

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A/N: There! Part I is done! Please read and review!