Chapter Ten

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Kakashi didn't usually sleep in. His internal clock didn't allow it. After over 20 years of waking up at a specific time, his body knew exactly when he was supposed to wake up. So, when his eyes squinted at the morning sun peeking through his bedroom window, he knew something was serious wrong. His eyes opened immediately and he moved to scan the room, but found he was held fast. Large arms encircled him.

Kakashi turned his head to look into the beautiful face of his…he still wasn't sure what he should call the man, but he knew one thing. He was his. Whatever the title, it didn't matter. Kakashi supposed he'd been far more relaxed than he thought. He nuzzled his face into Sakura's shoulder enjoying the man's heavy breathing against his hair. If anyone asked Kakashi, he would tell them that this was bliss. Maybe he should sleep in more often.

Sakura felt something move against him, and his body moved instinctually in his sleep to pull it closer. It was warm and soft, and it felt so good against him.

Kakashi's eyes widened when his body protested the pressure against his hips. Sakura was holding him much too tightly. He was sore, and this position was no longer enjoyable. It was also at this moment he realized his bladder was rather full.

Kakashi tried to pull out of the other man's arms, but they tightened around him even further making it rather difficult to breath. Kakashi cursed as he suddenly felt something wet trickle down his thigh. This is not how he'd wanted to wake Sakura up, but desperate times called for desperate measures.

Sakura grunted clutching his stomach and bolting upright. He barely opened his eyes in time to see the bedroom door shut.

Sakura rubbed his eyes dragging himself out of bed. The small jolt to his stomach hadn't hurt, but his head was throbbing. What the hell?

The sound of the shower running twisted his lips into a smirk.

Memories of last night flooded his head as he moved from the room. Sakura reached for the doorknob only to find it locked.

"Kakashi, the door is locked." He spoke loud enough for the Copy Nin to hear.

Kakashi swore as he rinsed his sore body, "I know. I'm the one who locked it."

Sakura frowned. Kakashi had been so inviting last night. He wondered what happened to put him in a bad mood. Sakura's eyes widened. Maybe he'd done something wrong last night.

"Are you okay?" he asked through the door.

Kakashi sighed leaning back against the cool tile of the shower. He hated the worry filled tone Sakura was using, "I'm fine. Listen, just go start breakfast. I'm almost finished."

Sakura sighed, but listened to the older man. He wasn't sure what was wrong, but he wasn't feeling right. He figured with all the talk Kakashi had done about hiding things he'd tell him when he got out. He threw on a pair of pants before marching to the kitchen. Maybe some food would make him feel better…

Sakura was just pulling their breakfast from the stove when Kakashi walked in. Sakura smiled seeing Kakashi's hair still wet enough to hang around his face. He wasn't wearing his headband or his mask.

Sakura handed Kakashi a plate, "So, are you going to tell me what's wrong?"

Kakashi sighed, "I'm just sore, don't worry about it."

Sakura frowned, "Why are you sore?"

Kakashi gave a soft laugh, "Well I'm not exactly as young as I used to be, and you're rather endowed."

Sakura's eyes widened and the glass in his hand shattered, "I did this? I hurt you?"

Kakashi sighed moving to clean up the glass. He'd known that would be the first thought in the youth's head, "You didn't hurt me, I'm just sore. It's okay. It's normal."

Sakura stared frozen by what he'd done. He hadn't meant to exert chakra into his hand. His mind scanned over it though, "That doesn't mean I have to like it."

Kakashi laughed a bit at the overprotective brat, "Look, if you were still a woman I guarantee you would be hurting more than me, not that I wouldn't have tried my best to be gentle. First times just usually hurt for women."

Sakura didn't really feel much better from that notion, "I still don't like it. Maybe next time I shou…"

Kakashi growled, "Listen, Sakura, it's not your fault. Think of it like being sore after training. It's not that bad, and definitely worth it. Actually, it's way more worth it than training."

Sakura grinned slightly no longer wishing to argue. His head was hurting, and Kakashi clearly seemed happy, "Okay, if you say so."

Kakashi let out a breath of relief. He was so glad that was over.

"We're running out of food. A run for groceries wouldn't be a bad idea." Sakura said before filling his mouth with another bite.

Kakashi didn't speak. Instead he just pointed behind him to the pantry in the corner of the room.

"You know, I've really enjoyed yesterday. It feels like so much has changed, but I'm not resentful anymore. I still want to beat the bastard who did this up, but I feel a lot more confident in myself." Sakura said trying to ignore the throbbing in his temples as he pushed his fork around his plate.

Kakashi laughed, "You're just happy because you got laid."

Sakura gasped exaggeratedly, "Made love, you old pervert!"

Kakashi grinned, "Alright, 'made love'. Happy?"

Sakura blushed a bit looking away, "Yeah."

Suddenly it got very quiet.

Sakura hesitantly approached the elephant in the room, "So…are we…"

Kakashi looked over at Sakura struggling to get out the question, "Look, Sakura, I told you before. I'm not going to ask you to make any decisions now. I'm not going to change my mind simply because of some sexual gratification. Right now, you're happy, and that's all I want. If that changes for any reason, then I want you to tell me immediately. I know your body is changing a lot right now."

Sakura growled, "I know what I want, Kakashi."

Kakashi sighed, "Give it some time. Desires change, especially when you're young."

Kakashi blinked as he sensed the sudden spike of chakra flooding from Sakura's body.

He looked at Kakashi with hurt driven across his face, "Dammit, Kakashi, just how shallow do you think I am?"

Sakura slammed his hands down on the countertop. He hadn't meant to send out so much chakra, but somehow it was like his emotions were affecting his chakra control, either that or he had far more chakra than he'd ever had before. What the hell was going on? Sakura looked down at the demolished island frowning. He hadn't just destroyed the island, but he'd pushed it destroying the far wall of Kakashi's home as well.

Kakashi watched with terror-filled eyes as Sakura charged out of the house in nothing but a pair of pants. Damn. That had totally backfired in his face. He paused looking at the destruction in his kitchen. Had he meant to do that? He must be a lot angrier than he'd thought. Kakashi sighed. He couldn't let him run off like that. That ninja could be out there just waiting for the right moment to strike.

AN: Okay, so I know I stopped posting for a long time. I'm sorry guys. Life has been insane, but I won't ruin your days with a long list of reasons why it's taken me so long to post again. Instead I'll try to get the remaining chapters up as quickly as possible. Love you guys! Remember to review, and I'll try to get the sequal done quickly so I can start posting it soon after. I don't like to post chapters from unfinished works, so it may be a while if I don't get the sequel done right away.Major Kudos to Alyondria for being my beta. You know I love you!