Chapter 10: A Meeting of Minds

Hatake Kakashi had met with some pretty powerful and intimidating foes in his life as a shinobi, but none were as nerve racking as the tall, dark haired man he faced at the moment. The older man towered over him at the height of 6'4" and his brown eyes seemed to bore into his very soul. Kakashi's girlfriend smiled as she introduced the two men to each other.

"Tou-san, I'd like you to meet Hatake Kakashi. Kakashi, this is my father, Kayou Sanosuke." The two men bowed to each other as Kakashi noticed the man looking him up and down. It turned out introductions weren't really necessary because Kakashi was fully aware of who Sanosuke was. Kayou-san was the current warden of Konoha's maximum security prison. After the great prison break-out years before he replaced the warden at the time. There had been zero escapes since then. Sanosuke was infamous for being the kind of man who didn't take any shit from anyone. On top of that his interrogation tactics rivaled those of the dreaded Morino Ibiki. It was a known fact that Kayou-san was quite protective of his only daughter, Megumi.

The trio sat down on the back porch to have what seemed to be a casual conversation on the surface. Kakashi couldn't help but be a little distracted by Sanosuke's interesting nervous habit. As he spoke he rhythmically rolled two metallic balls between the fingers of his left hand. The motion had a hypnotic effect similar to the tomoe of Kakashi's sharingan. Both shinobi caught each other's eye as the mundane conversation continued. Megumi seemed oblivious to the male posturing that was occurring right in front of her face. That's when the conversation took an uncomfortable turn.

"So, how long have you been dating my daughter, Hatake?"

"Since April, so about seven months."

"I see. And how long did you wait before you took her to bed?"

"TOU-SAN!" Megumi cried out in embarrassment. Kakashi's slightly raised visible eyebrow was the only indication that he was phased at all by the question.

"Hmmm...you sure do cut to the chase," the Copy Ninja replied.

"And you sure like to avoid a simple question," the warden, also known as The Pitbull, barked back.

"I don't think it's appropriate to ask that kind of question about your daughter."

"What are you, a smart-ass? I didn't ask for your opinion, boy! Just answer the goddam question!"

Kakashi's right eye was starting to twitch which was a sign that he was starting to lose his cool. However, Megumi was the one who made an unexpected outburst.

"It was the night of the day we first met, Tou-san! And I invited him to my place! It was my idea! You happy now?"

For a moment both men stared at the normally quiet woman, until her father started laughing.

"Megumi-chan, it's sweet of you to stand up for your boyfriend, but I know my sweet daughter wouldn't behave in such a manner." With a frustrated growl Megumi got up ad stomped off muttering something about finding her mother. Kakashi was about to get up and follow her when he heard the sound of metal meeting metal. Sanosuke now held the two metal balls in the palm of his hand. "Hatake, if I find out you're just using my daughter and if you hurt her in any way..." He then wordlessly crushed the two steel balls to powder and scattered the remains at Kakashi's feet. The imagery wasn't wasted on the young man as he decided to put some more distance between him and the overprotective father's menacing stare.

"Where do you think you're going...Hatake?"

"Just to see if Megumi-chan is ok."

"She's fine."

"I just wanted to make sure..."

"I said she's fine! She's my daughter and I've known her all her life, so I should know if she's fine or not! Now sit down! We have much to discuss," the Kayou patriarch commanded with a creepy smirk. Kakashi sighed knowing this was going to be one of his roughest days.

In the meantime Megumi had found her mother in the little shack behind the house where she makes her world famous pottery. Ayane was forming a new piece on the wheel when her daughter stomped through the door whining like a child.

"Kaaaa-saaaan! Tou-san is harassing my boyfriend! Please make him stop," Megumi begged as she flopped down on a nearby stool with her bottom lip poked out.

"Aww, that's to be expected, child. You know that's your father's way of gathering information. Do you think your boyfriend isn't strong enough to handle it?"

"No, I don't think that. He is a battle seasoned shinobi. It's just that Tou-san is asking such deeply personal questions! It's embarrassing."

"What could he possibly be asking about that's so embarrassing?"

"He's asking for details about our sex life!"

"Oh...well that is quite personal," came Ayane's response as she shaped the clay into a cylinder. She then used two fingers to hollow out the middle. "He's probably just concerned that you got involved sexually too soon. You do remember what happened with Junta..."

"Yeah, I remember and I'd rather not talk about it," Megumi snapped then quickly apologized. "I'm sorry, I just get so upset at the mention of his name. Besides, Kakashi's nothing like Junta. He treats me very well and I can tell he cares about me." Ayame picked up a hand tool and began to etch grooves into the clay as she slowed the rate of spinning.

"Let me ask you something, Megumi-chan. Is the attraction between the two of you purely physical or is it more than that?"

"It's definitely way deeper than just physical, Kaa-san."

"Are you sure? Think about this. Was there ever a time the two of you were alone together and it didn't lead to sex?" Megumi grew silent as she thought back over the past seven months.

"Well, yeah there were times when we just enjoyed each other's company, if that's what you mean." Her mother nodded as she went to a large basin to wash the clay from her hands.

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean. So you have more in common than sex. That's a good thing. If that was all you had in common I'm sure he would lose interest pretty quickly. What's the longest you two went without sex with each other?"

"Ano...when we first started dating I told him I wanted to cool it for a few weeks until we got to know each other better."

"How did he respond?"

"He seemed ok with it. We found other things to do together which I really liked."

"So he didn't try to goad you into sex during that time?"

"No."

"Hmph."

"What are you humphing about, Kaa-san?"

"Isn't it obvious? During that time you two were letting things cool off he was getting hot and heavy with someone else."

"Kaa-san, that is so not true!"

"Oh really? When did he start introducing you as his girlfriend?"

"Ummm...about two months after we started seeing each other. Why?"

"Let me tell you something about men, my dear daughter. I doubt that in that first two months you were the only woman he was seeing. You see until a man considers you his girlfriend he sees himself as a free agent. Free to date around until he's made his choice. If you were the only woman he was sleeping with he would have had a bit of a problem with the no sex for a few weeks deal."

Megumi was horrified by what her mother was saying. She found it very hard to believe the Kakashi she loved could do such a thing. Ayane dried off her hands and approached her daughter.

"Listen, Megumi-chan, don't take this information personally. It's nothing to get upset about. It's just how men are. I observed it myself with my older brother. I just hope you two used protection."

Megumi's mind reeled to think of a response when someone entered the pottery hut.

"Ah, there you are, Megumi-chan! Boy, am I glad I found you," Kakashi huffed. He had to rely on just about all his evasive skills to get away from his girlfriend's father. It took him a moment to notice the odd expression on Megumi's face while her mother stared him down. "Umm...am I interrupting anything?" Ayane's expression suddenly changed to a bright and cheerful smile as she invited Kakashi to have a seat. The potter had a small sitting space in the corner of the hut consisting of a loveseat and a recliner. The couple sat on the loveseat while Ayane sat in the recliner. Kakashi put an arm around Megumi's shoulder. She cut her eyes at him and looked away making him wonder what he could have done to make her act that way. The conversation with Megumi's mother was much more pleasant than the one with her father. She wasn't intimidating at all so he felt more comfortable opening up to her. The conversation did take a more serious turn, but the subject wasn't as embarrassing as before.

"Kakashi-san, I'm sure you realize how precious my only daughter is to me, and I hope the man in her life is treating her as such. I would like you to tell me how you honestly feel about my daughter."

"Kayou-san, I thought it was pretty obvious...that I'm in love with her." Megumi nearly snapped her neck as she turned to face Kakashi as a deep blush spread across her face. She had never heard him say anything like that before. She had a feeling that's how he felt by the way he treated her, but to hear him say it out loud was a new experience. "I mean why else would I put up with your husband's browbeating unless I felt she was worth it?" he continued as he hugged Megumi close. Megumi's heart fluttered with excitement while her mother laughed at Kakashi's comment about Sanosuke.

"Sasnosuke can seem a bit intimidating, but he's actually a big pussycat at heart," Ayane chuckled as she patted Kakashi on the knee. "And Megumi-chan, pick your jaw up off the floor before you gather flies," she teased causing her daughter to snap out of her temporary trance. Right on cue the trio heard grumbling coming from the direction of the hut entrance. A clearly irritated Sanosuke lumbered over to them glaring at a certain silver haired shinobi.

"Hiding amongst the women, I see, smart ass."

"Nice of you to join us, Sanosuke-san." The corner of his eye creased indicating a smile hidden behind his mask.

"What's with that mask anyway? Insecure about your looks?"

"Oh, I'm sure he's quite the looker," Ayane piped in causing all eyes to be on her.

"And how would you know, my dear wife?" She pursed her lips as she pensively tapped a finger against her chin.

"Your father was Hatake Sakumo, right?" Kakashi nodded an affirmative. "Well, I dated him before I met Sanosuke and got to see him without his mask. From what I can tell you look a lot like him so you're most likely just as gorgeous." Everyone in the room was dead silent as they took in this information. Sanosuke looked a bit jealous, Kakashi looked stunned, and Megumi looked sick. Needless to say, that was the end of that conversation.

Hatake-san wasn't the only one getting acquainted with his girlfriend's family that day. Naruto spent the afternoon at the Hyuga compound. Hinata was extremely nervous about how her father would respond to Naruto's presence. She could tell Hiashi didn't particularly care for the young man and Naruto's short temper and outspoken personality tended to be a quite volatile mix. Fortunately Naruto was very well mannered during their lunch. Hiashi didn't say much, but Hanabi did provide some conversation mixed with a little teasing aimed at her older sister.

"Hinata-nee-chan, when you two had your first kiss did Naruto-kun know where to put his lips?" That simple question turned the quiet meal into chaos as Naruto mistakenly spit his tea all over Hiashi. Neji began to choke on some of his food as Hinata did her best to wipe her father's face dry. Naruto, being the helpful lad that he is, smacked Neji on the back dislodging the morsel of food from his throat and sending it flying right onto Hanabi's face. When the young girl started hollering in disgust Naruto thought it was best that he made a quick retreat, and Hinata quickly agreed. The young Uzumaki apologized profusely to his beloved all the way to his apartment. When they finally set foot in Naruto's home Hinata had had enough.

"For god's sake, Naruto-kun, stop apologizing!" Hinata cried out in frustration before crushing her lips against his. The kyuubi container's eyes grew wide with surprise as his sweetheart grinned up at him. "Naruto-kun, that had to be the most interesting lunch I've ever had at Father's house thanks to you! I usually don't like going there because it's so boring and dull, but wow that was a lot of fun!" Naruto gave a half-hearted laugh while still looking a bit puzzled as Hinata took him by the hand. Once they made it to his bedroom a still giggling Hinata crawled onto Naruto's bed and stretched out. Naruto joined her and nuzzled his nose against her bosom. "You know I can't believe tomorrow it will be one year since we've been together, Naruto-kun." The blond shinobi only gave a contented sigh in response as he gently nibbled on one of her nipples through the fabric of her blouse. "Naruto-kun, are you listening to me?" Hinata asked with the cutest little pout on her lips.

"Of course I am, Hinata-chan," Naruto answered as he unbuttoned her blouse. He then pulled down one of the lacey cups of her bra so he could circle her now erect nipple with his tongue. He love how long and stiff her nipples would get when he teased them. "My Hinata-chan is so beautiful," he mumbled as he ran his tongue over her ample cleavage. While squirming under his touch Hinata had lost her train of thought so she decided to give into her desire. All that could be heard now was the rustle of discarded clothing falling to the floor and the familiar sounds of passion coming from the two teens. Hinata stared down at her beloved's pre-cum dripping onto her hand as she pleasured him with gentle strokes. He whimpered when his erection gave an involuntary twitch as Hinata gently kissed the head. The young Hyuga giggled sweetly when he slipped from her mouth with a loud slurp. She gave a quiet apology before taking him into her mouth once again.

"You are so amazing, Hinata-chan!" Naruto praised as he stroked her indigo locks. To Naruto's great delight Hinata began to lick and kiss her way up his abs and pecs. He suddenly felt burning hot and his whisker marks had become more defined. This often happened when he got very aroused and he did his best to fight his desire to drive into his love before she was ready for him. As Hinata kissed him deeply she steadied his cock with her hand as she slowly settled down on him. She could literally feel the heat rising from his body as he took hold of her elegant hips. Their lips were still locked in a kiss as Naruto drove into her with slow thrusts. He was trying so hard not to lose control that he was trembling. Hinata's silky inner walls and her feminine scent were driving him wild. Finally Hinata leaned over to whisper in his ear asking him to keep still. She then braced herself against his shoulders and did something that left Naruto absolutely speechless. She was moving her hips in such a way that he could feel her cheeks bounce against his inner thighs. Naruto watched in amazement as his normally quiet, sweet Hinata became some kind of wild sex beast. As she bounced on his cock she clawed at his chest and even bit down on one of his shoulders. Their lovemaking became so frenzied that the bed sheets were now on the floor with Hinata on top of them literally turned upside down with Naruto driving into her from above. The alabaster skinned beauty was screaming in ecstasy as her lovers milky seed showered down on her face and chest. Finally a panting and sweaty Uzumaki climbed on top of an equally sweaty Hyuga heiress to kiss her tenderly on the cheek.

"Hinata-chan..."

"Yes, Naruto-kun?"

"I think we should have lunch at your father's house more often." Hinata simply laughed at her lover's comment as she kissed him deeply.

"The funny thing is I was thinking the same thing," she snickered while nibbling his ear. Naruto flashed that foxy grin of his then looked a bit worried. Their one year anniversary was the next day. How in the world was he going to top this wild afternoon romp?