Chapter 10

She's Funny That Way

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This chapter is the second to last!

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KAKASHI

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And she hadn't been finished with him… not for several hours. Everything she did was sexy, everything about her turned him on. Sakura bending over, Sakura cooking in an apron, Sakura reading smut, Sakura blushing at said smut, pretty much anything involved Sakura.

She and Kakashi developed a routine of sorts, spending their mornings, evenings and weekends together. Kakashi was not a naturally happy person and found himself smiling more often than not.

"Kakashi. What are we doing Friday night?" Sakura asked him from the living room as he cooking their dinner.

"I dunno .What's up?"

"Karin and Sasuke want a double date at the ramen place we told them about."

"Karin and Sasuke huh… who would have thought they'd ever be together, right?"

"No kidding. So are we going?"

"We'll go."

"Great."

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The date in question came quicker than he had anticipated, and before he knew it, all four to hem were sitting at the ramen place's bar, chatting up a storm.

It was getting weird.

Karin had asked them about work, which was only a little touchy, as people from Kakashi's work had been the ones to kidnap Sakura after all. He and Sakura had said all they had to say about it, talking about good and bad customers, etc. They then asked Karin and Sasuke the same question. They didn't get nearly the response back. All they were rewarded with was a certain amount of blush on both their faces, and that they worked together and that they were in an… intimate business.

Which could mean anything.

Right?

Sakura blushed at their response, her mind obviously going to the gutter. Kakashi vowed to have her spill any beans she might have when they got home.

"So, Sakura. How are you doing?" Karin ventured, twiddling her thumbs awkwardly.

"I'm pretty good…?"

"Well…. I know it's been a while now... but are you doing okay after that whole incident?" Sakura squeezed his hand under the bar and smiled at her friend.

"I'm doing well. Kakashi here has been a saving grace to my mental health."

"That's good to hear. Mark my words, Kakashi. If you ever hurt her…" She gave him an 'I'm-watching-you' look.

"Don't worry," Kakashi responded cheerfully. "I'd sooner castrate myself than hurt her."

"I'll hold you to that, Hatake."

"Duly noted." Sakura's hand moved to his thigh and gave him a quick squeeze. Thank you.

They finished their respective meals and returned home. Kakashi noticed that Sasuke also came to their building. Wow, they must be serious…. Already moving in together! I'm glad they turned out to like each other in the end. People need happiness in this world.

If only he knew how much they 'liked' each other.

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KARIN

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Their double date was the highlight of Karin's week. Sakura and Kakashi are so cute together. Maybe Sasuke and I will be that way someday. Karin gazed at the dark haired man sitting on her couch, his arm draped over her middle. His face was uncharacteristically soft and kind when he was with her. It wasn't often he let anyone see that face, and he made sure she knew it every time. She laid her head on his chest and snuggled into his side.

"What movie do you want to watch?"

"I don't really care."

"Grave of the Fireflies?"

"Never seen it."

"Prepare yourself. Total cry fest."

And it was. Major character death. Starvation. Orphans. War. And yet they still tried to be happy. It was not something she'd ever be able to watch alone. A tear rolled down her cheek. She sniffed.

"Told you it was a tear-jerker." He wiped the tear off her cheek and looked at her with a tender smile on his face. He took her hand and brought it up to his cheek, kissing her wrist.

"You know," he said in a voice just above a whisper, "I've really liked you from the sidelines for so long… It's hard to believe you like me too." Her eyes followed his lips brushing her wrist. Her throat went dry.

"I felt the same way. Why do you think I went to Wendy's so often? Let me tell you, it wasn't for the burgers."

"I don't know…"

"It was for you silly!" Karin laughed and was rewarded with Sasuke's genuine smile. He's so fucking cute when he smiles… if I could just get him to smile in public, maybe people wouldn't think he was such a jerk. He leaned down and kissed her, his lips tasted like popcorn, and Karin loved it.

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SAKURA

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Before she knew it, it was summer time, and she and Kakashi had been together six months. The time had come for the Icha Icha Festival and Sakura was excited. She and Kakashi had been personally asked by Jiraiya to dress up as his characters in custom made outfits. Who could resist such an offer?

And that's where they were, Sakura in a long dark wig, dressed in a very skimpy outfit, mostly a long piece of thin fabric covering her genitals in the front and back, and a bikini-style top. There wasn't a whole lot to it. It was made to fashion what Jiraiya thought 'female ninja' might wear. And Kakashi? His clothes were practically normal. A shirt, a vest, and pants. Literally could have found something similar in his closet. The only good thing about how little she was wearing was that she would be cool when he got hot.

Well. Two things.

Kakashi's blush.

"Why do you get the practical clothes?" Sakura had grumbled when she saw them.

Jiraiya is definitely a closet perv. I wonder if he'll be there.

She and Kakashi were hoping he would be, so they brought a book each to be signed. Yes they knew where he lived, but what kind of disrespectful person stalks someone for a signature?

The festival was supposed to start at 10 AM and run all day. It was taking place in a park downtown and Sakura was excited for all the festivities. Before they had even left their apartment, Sakura could smell the scents drifting in through their window.

They had just headed out, walking, as it wasn't too far away and what's the point in driving if they'd spend an hour finding parking?

"Icha Icha must be larger than we thought." Sakura mused, the traffic outside their building, even this far out from the festival, was at an almost complete standstill.

"Well, they wouldn't hold a festival for it if it wasn't, would they?"

"Touché."

The couple were stopped several times by avid fans wanting pictures with them, some also in costume. Once they arrived at the event, Kakashi pulled two lanyards from his vest.

"What are these?" she asked as he hung hers over her neck.

"VIP passes. Courtesy of Jiraiya."

"What do they do?"

"Not sure. Let's ask." Kakashi took her hand and they walked to a help desk off to the side of the entrance.

"Hey there…." Kakashi started talking to the clerk and Sakura took in the atmosphere of the festival. The air was thick with scents of cooking food. It was just like any other festival she'd been to, except less formal and there was a distinct adult undertone. Several of the booths advertised expert sex advice, others about sexual positions found in the book and how you could achieve them, others had adult book series, music, and themed merchandise. And then there were booths that were actually closed tents and any manner of things were going on inside of them. Sakura had only went into the first two of those tents before waiting outside for Kakashi on the several others they went to. She was fine with light stuff, a toy here, a vibrator there, but it was a little too much for her to see giant silicon sex dolls, heavy bondage supplies and other things. I hope he doesn't buy anything weird and want me to try it.

Sakura did end up buying a few special books only sold at the festival and a beautiful cherry blossom printed fan. She had thought about some sexy black lingerie, but decided against it. I'm sexy enough without it. She told herself. There were even public baths set up (though how they managed to do that, Sakura will never know). The place was set up just like a few of the scenes from the first book. Where there just so happens to be a freaking orgy taking place in a bathhouse. Just a bit unrealistic, don't you think, Jiraiya?

Sakura left soon after she heard some very questionable sounds coming from one of the rooms off the main bath. She met back up with Kakashi in the lobby.

"How was your bath darling?" Kakashi asked her, his hair dripping from his own bath.

"It was great… ended too soon though."

"How do you mean? You know we can always go back in." Sakura blushed and looked away from him.

"Well… I think some people were acting out that one scene…"

"Did you get to see anything?" He asked in her ear, his voice dark and teasing.

"No!" She lightly punched him. "I didn't."

"Ow…" he said, rubbing his arm, "Sakura… so mean…" Her embarrassment grew.

"S-sorry, Kakashi."

"It's fine, Sakura. Let's go get some dango."

"Perfect."

They spent hours walking around, basking in the atmosphere of fellow fans geeking out at a festival based on their favorite book series. Their VIP passes had come in handy too, getting them a free book and meals. According to the man at the entrance, almost every booth had something for free for VIP pass holders. Another thing? The man said only a handful of them existed, so to be sure and hang on to them.

At one point they found a tent hosting a reading of the books. They stayed as long as they could at that one, only leaving once the arousal was too much for both of them. This just makes me want him... And apparently she wasn't alone. Several couples could be seen around the park making out, or leaving for somewhere a little more… private.

"I have an idea…" Kakashi breathed in her ear and squeezed her rump through the thin fabric of her outfit.

"Mm?"

"How about we reenact our own scene?" Sakura felt herself grow wet just from the thought.

"But where?"

"I know just the place." He took them back to the area with the public baths, but instead around the back side of them. There was a small entrance marked VIP in large letters.

"Sakura-san! Kakashi-san! We've been expecting you!" A man opened the door for them. Inside was a GIANT roman-style bath, with several private rooms lining the halls around the outside. They did not join the main bath.

Why?

It was an EXACT reenactment of THAT scene.

And their characters were missing.

"Would you two like to join?" Asked an attendant.

Sakura was too shocked to answer and just stood there with her jaw on the floor.

"Kakashi. I. . . . I…." Kakashi wrapped his arms around her and held her to his chest.

"We won't be joining the main activities. One of the private baths please." Sakura uncurled herself from his chest and they followed the attendant.

"Very good sir."

The scene in front of them went on, a mi of bodies, men and women. All were completely nude and partaking in the event, be it a bystander masturbating or actually having sex. There were all kinds of people in there and the sheer amount of sex in the air had Sakura aroused. Kakashi had to pull her away at one point.

"I didn't say the wrong thing… did I?" Kakashi asked her, mild embarrassment in his voice.

"No! No… I definitely don't want to join, it's just seeing so many people, and so lost in such a carnal act… it was very…"

She gulped.

"Arousing?" Kakashi asked as he started stripping in the bath they had been shown. It was obvious he had been turned on as well.

"Yes." He walked over to her and started taking off her clothes. His fingers felt hot on her skin.

"Mm… Kakashi…" He kissed her neck and slid her top off. He threw the offending fabric away and squeezed her breasts in his hands. One hand pinched a nipple while the other slide her 'bottom' off. She could feel his erection on her thigh and her cheeks grew hot. Kakashi licked her ear and bit her neck before turning her around to face him.

"I love you, Sakura." Kakashi tilted her face3 up and kissed her with everything he had. Her fingers tangled in his hair. She licked up and bit his lip before breaking the kiss.

"I love you too, Kakashi."

She took his hand to lead them into the bath. The water was soothing and very warm. There was a large space made to sit on while in the water, and she had him sit there.

"Let me show you how much I love you." Might as well make it authentic. Sakura thought as she quoted their favorite of the book series. Kakashi grinned at the reference and she straddled his hips, her wetness rubbing his cock. He bit his lip and his hips bucked against hers. His hands came to her hips to take control, but she pushed them down and gave him a look to stop. Kakashi gulped and Sakura watched his Adam's apple bob. She was grinding on him achingly slow.

"Sakura… please…" she pressed a finger to his bottom lip and watched it plip back in place and she drug it down his chin, neck and chest.

"Shh… baby…" She heard a deep growl escape her lover and knew he was resisting taking her. Sakura rose up on her knees and positioned his cock at her entrance. The water made everything slick and she lowered herself easily onto him. Once she was fully seated, Kakashi started squirming beneath her tight embrace.

"Please…" His hands remained by his sides, but Sakura knew he was itching to use them. She set a slow hard pace, reveling in every face Kakashi made and how his eyes darkened with lust. She soon broke her pace as she scaled her peak. Her thighs slapped at the water, faster and faster paced, taking him with her. As she came, Sakura collapsed on his chest, panting. Kakashi lifted her onto the rocks on the back of the bath, on her stomach and entered her from behind. Her pace had just made him crazy with lust, and now he was ready for more. Sakura moaned at the new angle of penetration and felt herself floating on a high as he pushed into her, thrusting faster than she had allowed while on top. He was relentless and Sakura rode through it all with her mouth in a permanent 'o.', her mind so filled with pleasure she wasn't making any noise but an occasional grunt and the slap of their bodies coming together.

A few minutes later Kakashi's pace sped up and became less regular. Sakura pushed her hips back to meet him, pound for pound. He stiffened and she felt his warm seed fill her up inside. Kakashi collapsed beside her and flipped onto his back.

"I love you so much."

"I love you too."

The two dozed on the rocks for a while, before the sounds of explosions roused them.

Kakashi and Sakura dressed and headed back outside.

"What was that?"

"Fireworks?" They picked up their things and left the bath. Huge starbursts were covering the sky, exploding one after another. Kakashi pulled her close to his side and she laid her head on his chest. The finale was coming up soon and the picture depicted was the cover of the first book, a man chasing a woman.

"How did they?"

"No clue."

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KAKASHI

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I think I need to become one with my air conditioner... It's so fucking hot.

They had passed into the latest part of the summer, when Konoha Towers got hot and styed hot even though it was cooler in there than outside. Kakashi was sitting in front of the AC, wearing just boxers and fanning himself. He was covered in sweat even with the cold air blowing on him.

"Sakura…." From the other room came a reply.

"Kakashi…"

"Popsicle."

"No."

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Tsunade invited them over in September and Kakashi was nervous. This was nothing like Sakura's parents, this was his landlady AND Sakura's adoptive grandmother.

"Kakashi!" Sakura yelled from the bathroom. It didn't sound good. He ran to the bathroom and Sakura was sitting in the tub, surround by blood and her tears trailing down her face.

"What's wrong? I'll call an ambulance." She shook her head.

"What? Why not?"

"Just hold me you idiot!" Kakashi dropped to his knees and grabbed a towel from the rack and gave it to her. He hugged her and let her sob into his shoulder.

"I wanted to tell you. I wanted to tell you. I was pregnant."

"It's okay, Sakura. I'm here. I'm here…" Kakashi held her against his chest and called Tsunade.

"Hey? We're not going to make the dinner tonight. Sorry. We'll reschedule."

Sakura looked up at him and her eyes were filled with pain and tears.

"Are you upset with me?" she sniffed.

"No. No, Sakura. I'm not upset with you. I love you."

"What if I hadn't lost it? What then?"

"We would have made it work. I'll never be upset with you over something like this. Especially since it's half my fault too."

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Kakashi didn't see her genuinely smile for a long time after that. He spent every waking moment trying his hardest for her. There were days where she was so low, she didn't care to leave the house to go to work.

Those days he would call the library.

"Ino? Sakura's having a rough day today."

"-sigh- Are you ever going to tell me what happened?"

"That's up to her, I'm not at liberty to disclose information without her express permission."

"All right. Just… take care of her okay? We're all worried."
"I will."

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The holidays were coming around. Kakashi made plans with Sakura. It seemed she was finally coming out of her dark spell. She went out again. That is…

Until they went Christmas shopping.

And saw all the child clothes and toys.

"I'd be five months along now…"

The holidays still managed to be happy, even if Kakashi felt like they were slightly forced.

New Year's Eve came.

His resolution?

Marry Sakura.

And?

Defeat her depression if possible.

Thanks for reading y'all!

The epilogue will be out in a day or two!

Love you all!

Thanks.

Liz