There was something different about Shiori, that much Kakashi noticed. Every time she spun away from an attack of his her hair fanned out behind her. 'She's let it grow out. There's something else that's different with her.' His thoughts wouldn't stop.

"There's something different about you." He quickly got out before she swung her katana.
"You noticed?"
"Am I the first that has?" Answering her with a question.
"Yes, and before you say anything else, its the hair."
"It's more like Kushina-san's. Why?"
"Simple. I am an Uzumaki, well half but I like this better."
"I do too." He said, pushing against her between their blades.
She vanished, and reappeared behind him. He blocked in time. "I'm glad you do. Now enough talking, we're suppose to be training."

An ANBU showed up in front of Shiori and Kakashi interrupting their spar. They were both the best in ANBU and trained against each other every opportunity that they got, and since they had just started for today, Shiori was a little pissed.
"Can I help you?!" She asked irritated.
"Both of have been summoned to the Hokage office. Report at once." The ANBU said and disappeared in a flash.
"Curse Minato-sama for teaching everyone his special move." Shiori said. She loved it when she was the only one that knew it, but he thought it would help if they all knew it.
"Let's go. You know he doesn't like to be kept waiting." Kakashi nudged her to start walking.

After the climb up all the stairs Shiori knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Shiori opened the door and saw Minato standing by the window looking down on the village. Turning around he gave them a smile.
"I have a mission for the two of you. I know it's too soon to give you a mission like this but you are the best kunoichi that I have right now. This should be easy for you. I can trust you to get the information needed without having to do much." He tossed a scroll to Kakashi. "All the details you need. It shouldn't take too long. I hope you both have a safe journey and to be home before two weeks." 'He changed his mind. He actually listened to what I said last night.'
Shiori looked Minato in the eyes and saw the truth behind his words. Then something came to her. "If its something that I can do why are you sending Kakashi with me?"
"As back up in case you get into trouble. Plus if anyone tries to force anything onto you, the two of you can pretend to be a couple. The two of you work the best together and know each others moves like its nothing." Minato walked toward her. "I believe in you, so does Kushina and Kakashi. Nothing will ever change that. This is a mission were you have to do what you have to do." He pulled her into a hug and gave her a kiss on the forehead. "I love you like a daughter." He whispered so only she could hear. "I love you too. You've been like a father to me these last 5 years." Shiori smiled up at him.
"Well get going you two. You leave tonight. Only when you get there can you go out of uniform. Be safe."
They vanished thru the window. Shaking his head Minato chuckled at them. "Things never change." He said.

Kaskahi hurried home and packed for a week before arriving at Minato's house. He didn't need to knock anymore, so he walked on in and headed towards Shiori's room. Stopping short he heard muffled sobs. "I shouldn't of talked to him last night. I just didn't want him to see me as a little kid anymore.I really don't want to do this mission but I don't want to let Minato-sama down. This isn't how I pictured my first time."
"You'll be fine. You know more than enough genjutsu that you might not have to do anything." Kushina reassured her.
"What if someone finds out and we fail the mission? There's more than one person that I'll disappoint if that happens." Shiori said.
"You're talking about Kakashi? I don't think you can disappoint him even if you tried. He cares about you. More than you know." Shiori shot her head up and looked Kushina in the eyes. "I mean it. Minato and I have seen the way he looks at you when he thinks that no one is looking."
"That means a lot to me. I'm still not sure if he cares as much as I do." Shiori said sadly.
"You love him, don't you?"
"Yes. I do. Well I better get going. I know he's waiting for me."
Kushina pulled her into a hug. "Do your best Kitsune. I'll see you when you get back. I love you."
"I love you too imōto."

Kakashi quickly moved so it looked like he just came in. Shiori walked to him. "Let's go. I want to get this mission over with."
There was nothing to say to make it any better, so he agreed.

The journey didn't take as long as it should of with the pace that she set. It was early the next morning when they checked into the hotel. "Two rooms please." Kakashi said when the clerk paid them attention. "I'm sorry we only have one room available." Kakashi looked at Shiori to see her reaction. "That's fine. We'll take it." She quickly said.

They paid and made their way to the room.
"I'll scout tomorrow and figure out where to start." Kakashi started to say. Shiori cut him off. "It's fine. You do your part and I'll do mine." 'She's nervous and scared. That's why she's acting this way.' He thought.
Without waiting for a reply she gathered some clothes and headed to the bathroom to shower. Knowing that this mission was going to be the hardest thing for her Kakashi set up a place for himself on the floor.

"What are you doing?" Shiori asked. Kaskahi jumped not having heard her come back in.
"I don't want you to sleep on the floor." Walking closer to him she continued. "I need you next to me throughout this horrible mission." Standing in front of him she placed a hand on his cheek. "Promise me?"
"I promise. Nothing bad will happen to you." Kakashi replied while placing a hand over hers. That night he held her against him as she slept with her head on his chest.

The next day was a little uneventful. Over the next few days Kakashi checked out the town to see if he could find their target. Walking around some more he actually found the target, he tailed him for the rest of the day until about 7pm. He had to go get ready for the night. The first day in the town and Shiori already had a small job in the club where their target frequently visited. 'She always has a plan. It's better than just killing the guy right away, I guess. I just wished she didn't have to do it like this. No one is allowed to touch her...but me.' He shook his head trying to clear his thoughts.
Once back at the room Kakashi grabbed what he needed and got ready as fast as he could. Walking out the door he saw Shiori, he stopped dead in his tracks. Taking in his reaction she frowned. "I look horrible, don't I?" Shaking his head and closing the distance between them he pulled her chin up. "You look beautiful." Before he could stop himself he kissed her soft lips.

The night passed quickly. Their target took an interest in Shiori quickly. Following her into a closed off room, Kakashi had no choice but to wait until she reappeared.

It felt like many hours later but she came walking out the room towards him. Without saying a word she grabbed his hand and pulled him with her. He noticed that nothing seemed to have happened to her, everything from her hair to clothes looked the same way it did when she entered that room.

Back at their room Shiori turned and pushed Kakashi against the door. Before he could speak she crushed her lips onto his in a deep and passionate kiss. She slid her arms around his neck pulling herself closer to him. He kissed her back meeting her ferocity. It was an odd sensation, the mask still covering his face. She began to moan into their kiss his hand slid up her body and cupped her breast. His nimble fingers gently kneaded her supple flesh through her shirt. His free hand made its way down her back and firmly grabbed her butt. Kakashi started to walk forward making her back up to the bed. Letting her gently fall onto it he stood in front of her. Removing his mask, he let it fall down around his neck.

Hovering above her he said, "I don't want to rush you. If your not ready." She placed a finger against his lips, "I want to do this." Once her hand was removed he leaned in and kissed her. It was gentle, but filled with passion. His hands began to slide across her shoulders pushing the kimono down. Her fingers were now tangled deeply into his hair. His tongue traced her lips asking for entrance, she eagerly complied opening her mouth and allowing his warm muscle to dominate her own.

Shiori's heart was pounding wildly, and her skin began to tingle. They broke their kiss, needing air, both panting hard. For a moment they stared at each other, then Kakashi began to run his lips lightly along her ear. She tilted her head back and a moan escaped her. Continuing to make his way down her body, Kakashi began to place gentle kisses down her neck. The sensation of his touch drove her mad, and her back arched in pleasure. His fingers had undone the front of her kimono and pushed it apart, his fingers teasingly traced the curve of her hip, his feather light touch raising goose bumps on her skin.

He claimed her breast with his mouth, nipping and sucking on the tender flesh till it was erect. While his free hand caressed her neglected mound, a wave of pleasure shot through her releasing a flow of soft moans. She arched her body, forcing more of herself into him. He removed his mouth and replaced it with his hand, freeing himself to kiss down her firm stomach.

Shiori could feel heat burning between her thighs, and Kakashi's hardening member pressing on her leg. Suddenly, his lips were gone from her body, and she whined at the loss of his touch.

"Patience my love." He was facing her, and his lips reclaimed hers with his own in a fierce and passionate display. He removed one hand from her chest and slid it down her stomach and between her legs. His fingers slipped between her thighs, caressing the folds of her womanhood. His thumb delicately caressed her clit, as his fingers prepared to enter. The moan that escaped her was his cue, and gently he slid the first finger inside her warm, wet body. Her body writhed in pleasure as he added a second digit. He moved in and out at a steady pace receiving multiple moans. He felt her walls tightening around his fingers, and he stroked her pleasure spot releasing her into the bliss of her first orgasm. Her body shuddered as waves of pleasure exploded through her.

Shiori's breathing was just beginning to return to normal when she realized Kakashi was once again hovering above her, completely naked. Her lust filled eyes devoured his muscled form. Gently gathering her kimono he pulled it completely from her and dropped it on the floor.

He leaned closer, keeping his weight on his arms, to avoid crushing her. She knew what was coming and nodded her head. He kissed her deeply then thrust hard into her, breaking the barrier of her virginity. He let her adjust to him. When he felt she was ready, he began a steady rocking motion, gently moving himself inside her.

The pain quickly faded and Shiori began rocking her hips in time with his. She could feel the pleasure building up inside of her. Her nails clawed down his back, and she arched her body to meet his. A deep growl left his throat, and he began thrusting harder and faster. His actions were rewarded with moans of delight. Their bodies fit perfectly together, giving each partner overwhelming pleasure. In one final thrust, he spilled his seed inside her. Her own release following as she sighed his name. He allowed himself to collapse on the bed beside her, pulling Shiori close to him, and circling her waist with his arms. They were both exhausted and breathing hard. Shiori repositioned herself so her head lay on his steadily rising chest. Wrapped up in each other's arms they fell into a dreamless sleep.