A/N:
This is flashback chapter!
So this takes place before Chapter 8! Before Sasuke returns, before they spend the night together, before they say I love you, AND obviously before they have sex.
This chapter will takes place in the time skip between Chapter 6 and Chapter 7!
It's gonna be CHEESY AND FLUFFY, Y'ALL. But don't be fooled! I used this chapter is help flesh out some stuff that will happen later! So this isn't filler, this is 100% canon to MY story! It just happens to be extra fluffy and junk. ;D
Chapter 11: Date Night
"Can we go out tonight instead of staying in? I know we already agreed to a movie night but..." Sakura asked her boyfriend who is sitting on her couch, but trailing off before she could finish.
She and Kakashi had planned earlier in the week to have one of their movie nights in. Next week she would be working twelve hour graveyard shifts for three days throughout the week. That meant they wouldn't really see each other until next weekend again
"But…?" mimicking her opened ended question with his own.
Standing at the end of the couch, she studied him for a few seconds before turning her head to look away. She was feeling a bit embarrassed with how she was behaving. Like she was some pouty teenager not getting her way.
"I just want to be able to spend some time with you outside our places…" she hinted.
Out of the corner of her eye, she watched as he stood up and made his way over to her. Still refusing to meet his eyes, she felt him slide his arms under hers and wrap them loosely around her waist and hold her to him. Finally gathering the courage, she looked up to meet his gaze. Staring down to her were a pair of affectionate dark gray irises filled with understanding. He knew what she meant by her admission, he wanted it too.
"What did you have in mind instead of a movie night?" his voice gentle as he spoke.
Sakura began chewing her bottom lip as she mulled over the question. She didn't think she was going to get this far. Assuming he would have made some excuse to stay in per typical lazy Kakashi standards.
"We could go get drinks?" she suggested.
She saw his mouth twist up in contemplation. His eyes gave off a sadder vibe as be replied.
"I don't think that's a good idea, Sakura…"
"Why?" she asked, furrowing her brows slightly, "It's simple!"
"Because I don't think I could keep my hands off you if you get me liquored up." He said matter of factly.
A blush instantly graced her cheeks in response at his honesty. She watched as his eye flickered briefly with something wicked, the sight igniting her own inner fire.
'He knows I wouldn't mind that… I'd love for him to let his hands wander farther than they already have…' she let the dark thoughts wander for a moment before replying.
"I guess you're right…," she put her finger to her lips and scrunched her nose in thought then her eyes brightened, "Hmm, oh, I know! There's a travelling fair going on about thirty minutes from here. Do you know the one I'm talking about?"
"I do." he stated simply.
"Can we please go? It would be so much fun!"
Watching him consider the idea, he glanced away from her. She felt a pang of sadness flutter in her heart.
'He's going to say no to this too…'
"Okay, why not? It would probably be some good PR for the Hokage to go."
Feeling a huge grin begin to spread, she couldn't believe she got him to agree! The normally introverted and hermit of a man is willing to forgo a night of fun filled activities with her. She understood his reasoning for mentioning the good PR. He's silently telling her that'll be their excuse if anyone questions them.
It also depressed her a bit, knowing that they couldn't be an actual couple tonight. They wouldn't be able to do any couple activities like she'd like them to do. Sakura began wondering when they could announce their relationship. Being together for almost a month now and from the way things seemed to be working out, they both definitely weren't going anywhere.
"Really!? Oh, Kakashi! Thank you! It's gonna be so much fun!" she sang out, bouncing up and down in his arms in childlike excitement.
"Anything for you, Sakura." he spoke softly, his own grin growing as he watched her bound out of his arms to her room to change.
Twenty minutes later, they were walking down the street towards the fair.
Kakashi just wore his work clothes, not that he had a choice. They were leaving from Sakura's place and he didn't have any clothes there. Donning the usual shinobi garb; his black flak jacket proudly displaying Sixth Hokage in deep red characters, black cargo pants and boots, and the various accessories he wore on the daily. Sakura on the other hand, decided to dress in her civilian clothes. She wore a plum colored blouse that complimented her figure, a flowing white skirt that ended at her knees with a complimenting white headband, and gray ballerina shoes.
"You look beautiful tonight." he spoke quietly to her as they approached the edge of the fair, "It's quite distracting."
Feeling a blush grace her cheeks, she gave him a side glance before smiling to herself.
"Thank you. You're not too bad yourself." She winked.
Entering the ruckus, they began wandering around to see what the fair had to offer. It was any standard travelling fair. Game and food booths were scattered all around the place. Vendors shouting out to try and get you to see what they had to offer. There were some smaller roller coasters and a few attractions and performers. At the center of it all was a large ferris wheel that shone bright against the fading evening.
As they were walking, many civilians and off duty shinobi stopped Kakashi to say hello or to say how happy they were to see him out here tonight. Watching as he interacted with every single person, never dismissing anyone who kept them held up, made her swell up with pride. It made her so happy to see him being so dedicated to his job as the village leader.
"Let's play some games, shall we?" he spoke in a low whisper into her ear. She never realized he had finished talking with a villager and made his way back over to her.
Sakura felt a small gasp escape as she felt the heat from his breath brush over her skin and his strong hand press into the small of her back. Turning and looking up over her left shoulder, she found a pair of dark eyes eyeing her with mischief. He was purposely teasing to get a rise out of her. She had a sneaking suspicion that their entire night would be like this. Especially with the way Kakashi phrased his question.
'Well,' she thought, 'two can play at that game.'
Blinking once before shooting him her own mischievous smile, she spoke in a equally low tone.
"Alright, you can pick the first game."
She watched as his brows twitched up slightly at her response. She had been right. This was going to be a fun filled evening. Feeling a slight push from his hand, he guided her towards a ring toss booth.
'God, he's always so warm… His hand is on fire.' she thought as his hand slowly slid across her back, his fingers trailing down the back of her arm. Hot shivers ran up her spine, stoking the low fire he had ignited earlier.
Once his fingers left her arm, she instinctively reached over and laced her fingers into his. Not a second later, she was ripping her arm away and twirled around to see he was looking at her with slightly wide eyes.
"I- I didn't mean too… I'm sorry." she quickly began apologizing, glancing away in embarrassment and feeling the ever present blush deepening in color.
"Sakura…" she heard him say her name softly as he took a step closer to her, "Sakura, please look at me."
Moving to meet his gaze, she found Kakashi giving her an eye crinkling smile. He was standing barely a foot away from her now. When he finally opened his eyes, she found they resonated with warmth and understanding.
"It's okay. I understand." he spoke quietly, only letting her hear him, "I've already stopped myself so many times from trying to hold your hand. From wrapping my arm around you. Or from kissing you. It's quite hard not to with you looking as beautiful as you do tonight."
Looking down at their feet then, Sakura was unable to meet his gaze after hearing him say that he was struggling too. She was sure her face was matching the color of her hair at that point.
"I'm glad I'm not the only one suffering tonight." she mumbled quietly.
He just began humming in amusement.
After giving her a few more moments to compose herself, they eventually made their way to the stand and played a couple rounds of ring toss. Kakashi easily won the game, his shinobi marksmanship proving extra beneficial tonight, he let Sakura pick out the prize.
Picking out an overstuffed plush of a white rabbit that looked more like a round ball with ears than its intended animal, she loved it nonetheless. It was roughly the size of her head. It was a keepsake she would treasure forever, a fond memory of this night.
Over the course of the next hour, they wandered from stall to stall playing various fair games. The game they started together earlier went on too. Stealing countless heated glances and touches throughout the night, they slowly began to drive each other insane.
Kakashi won every single one, but instead of keeping all the prizes because she had no way of carrying them all, they gave them away to the small children who were nearby or who were sad that they didn't win their own game. Sakura only kept the small bunny from the first game he won.
They eventually stopped at a takoyaki stall to get some food. Making their way over to a more secluded bench so he could eat in piece, they chatted for a moment while enjoying the snack.
"Well, look who the cat dragged out! I can't believe we're finding you here tonight, Kakashi!"
Freezing instantly, she glanced at the silver haired man to her right to see he already fixed his mask back into place. She watched as he rolled his eyes before putting on a fake smile and turning to face Genma. This caused her to giggle quietly with her last bite of the takoyaki in her mouth and she began coughing, trying not to choke.
"I have to keep everyone on their toes." Kakashi replied coolly.
Turning as well to finally see Genma more clearly, she was pleasantly surprised, well not really, to see Shizune by his side. Neither admitted it, but literally everyone knew that they were together. They were found together too often for them not to be dating. Especially in these types of settings. They behaved just like Kurenai and Asuma use too.
"Shizune!" Sakura greeted her friend, moving to stand up to speak to her more clearly, "You're looking lovely tonight!"
"Hi, Sakura! Hello, Hokage-sama." she greeted back, addressing both of them.
"Shizune, please, we've talked about this. Drop the -sama." the Rokudaime groaned quietly.
The senbon user just stuck her tongue out at him in reply. Looking back to Sakura, she smiled warmly.
"You're also looking lovely tonight, Sakura! I love your skirt, where did you get it?"
Kakashi just silently watched the two women talk about the origin of the white skirt.
"So," Genma spoke up, getting everyone's attention, "Why are you here tonight? It's unlike you to just be social like this."
Opening his mouth to speak, he was cut off by Sakura who beat him to the punch.
"I dragged him out tonight against his will. I figured it would be good PR for him to be seen here tonight. And, I was right. The villagers were very happy to see him and he spoke to quite a few people. Plus, every game he played he won, obviously, but he gave the prizes to all the little kids and they were so excited! I kept this one though, it was too cute." the pinkette began explaining, holding up the plush he won her at the end.
He didn't think it would bother him as much as it did, but hearing her use this PR excuse as their reason to be seen together cut him deep.
He hated watching her lie for his sake. He didn't want this to be normal for them. Suddenly he came to a decision. He was going to announce the relationship soon. The first Monday of June was the reassembly meeting for the Leaf village and Fire nation. Advisors, council members, and the daimyo and his party would be there.
He would announce it then.
Glancing over to her to study her face as she was still speaking, he knew right away she was wearing a fake smile. That shine that was in her eyes moments earlier had disappeared, looking almost lifeless now. He knew she hated speaking this lie too. She wanted to be about to openly express her feelings too. He had to the sudden urge to shout out that she was lying. That this was a date. They were out tonight as a couple. That he loved her.
'Wait.'
He internally froze as the thought slipped through. Did he just say he loved her? Did he, Kakashi Hatake, say that he was in love with her, Sakura Haruno? Apprehension overtook him then. This thought made him feel uneasy. He has never felt this way before. He's never held those types of romantic feelings like this before. Did he really love her?
'Do I love her?'
Before getting a chance to divulge further into this torturous train of thought, the sound of the person he was thinking of voice was calling him back to reality.
"...right, Kakashi-sama?"
"Hmm?" he mumbled, he didn't catch what she had said, "And please, drop the -sama."
"Ahh, he's out with friends and he's still stuck in his head." Genma gently jabbed at him.
"One often gets lost on the track of life when they're the Hokage, my dear friend." blinking slowly at his senbon chewing friend after his sarcastic reply.
This only resulted in annoyed stares from Genma and Shizune, but Sakura let out a stifled giggle. Turning to look at her, he caught those bright green eyes of hers lit up with pure delight and a warm smile blessing those lush pink lips he loved kissing so much. He felt flutters in his stomach.
'Do I love her?'
"Alright, alright, we get it. We'll leave you alone now. Don't let him have too much fun, okay?" he watched as the man turned to direct his last statement to his girlfriend.
"Don't worry, I'll make sure he has a terrible time." she teased, nudging an arm into his side as she spoke.
The touch sent a jolt of electricity through him. Casting a side look to her in attempt to seem like he was scolding her, Kakashi found a smug smile and a whimsical look in her eyes. He was suddenly lost in her, unable to look away. He was stuck.
'What is she doing to me…'
"Good! It was nice seeing you guys, have a good night." Genma's voice snapped him out of the trance he was in.
Looking back up from their staring contest, he shot the unwilling to admit the truth couple his signature eye crinkling smile.
"You too." he simply replied.
Shizune and Sakura spoke their replies and seconds later they were left alone again. The silence was a little suffocating, but he felt that it might be more on his part than hers.
'Love…?'
"So is there anything else you'd like to do tonight?" he asked to break the increasing tension and to distract him from his nagging thoughts.
She brought her hand up to her chin and contemplated his offer. They had played nearly every game the fair had to offer and seen a couple street performers do their acts.
"Oh, I know the perfect way to end the night, let's go on the ferris wheel!"
Jerking up a brow at her, it was a surprising idea.
"The ferris wheel?" he asked absentmindedly.
"Yes, it would be romantic, don't you think? Just us two, up in the air together, in our own little world."
'Romantic.'
Kakashi mimicked her earlier look of contemplation and rose his own hand up to his masked chin and hummed loudly to insinuate that he was contemplating the idea himself. After a second and flashing her a playful look, he agreed.
"Sure, I think we can do that."
Next thing he knew, Sakura was jumping up from her spot by his side. Grabbing his hand and pulling him up, she dragged him back through the crowds towards the towering machine. She never once let go of her hold of his hand as she was weaving them through the clusters of villagers.
Every couple seconds he felt her squeeze his hand, reminding him that she knew she was aware of what she was doing. He'd always squeeze back, silently letting her know he was okay with the fact that she was doing this. They did get a few odd looks from civilians as they watched the neo-sannin drag their Hokage through the busy streets by his hand.
Finally arriving to the back of the small line, she let go of him and he instantly missed the warmth and sensation of holding her hand. Turning to face him, she was smiling so big he thought her face would split in two.
"Ready?" she asked, raising a pink brow at him.
"Ready." he sighed loudly, but gave her a happy look as he did so.
In no time, they made their way to the front and the ride operator eagerly showed them to their own carriage and informed them they would be making two laps for their ride. Lurching forward, they began the journey upwards. They spent the first rotation looking out to the village and watched how everything grew smaller as they rose higher.
They didn't sit right next to each other, but kept a few feet in between them as they rode along. Kakashi turned away from looking out to the village after their first loop and began watching Sakura. He studied her profile as she gazed out into the night.
"Isn't it beautiful?" he heard her ask, pulling him from his thoughts, he saw she was little looking out to the night.
'Yes, you are. You're so beautiful, Sakura.'
Following her gaze, he saw what she was seeing. It was completely dark by the time they had gotten on the ferris wheel. Studying the scene for another moment, he saw how the village lit up with the lights from the fair, and out further, the lights from the village.
"It is quite beautiful, but I think you're more beautiful." he spoke, deciding to be a bit sappy with her.
Turning to look at him after what he said processed through her, he watched as her eyes narrowed into a loving look and she gave him the most tender smile ever. The dusting of a blush crossing her cheeks.
It was in this moment he knew he had fallen. He had tripped and fallen so hard, but he wasn't upset with it. He knew now that he loved her. Sakura Haruno. He was in love with her in every possible sense of the word. He would love her until the end of time.
'I love her…'
"Thank you. Thank you for everything. For tonight. For the memories. For this cute little guy." she held up the stuffed rabbit in her lap, "And thank you for the happiness you bring me. It means so much to me, Kakashi. I don't think I'll ever be able to express my appreciation for you."
'Yeah, I definitely love her. And, I'll have to express it in every way possible!'
Dropping his head, he was feeling bashful from her little speech. He couldn't stop smiling under the mask. Lifting his head enough to catch her eye, he spoke low.
"You have no idea how badly I want to kiss you right now."
The blush on her cheeks spread to her ears. Still smiling, she bit her bottom lip and looked away from him. He groaned internally at the sight. Sakura was making it quite hard for him to keep it under control. This going slow thing he instated was driving him slowly insane. He wasn't sure how much longer he could hold out.
He knew she wanted him. She hinted at it plenty. She's been hinting to him since the night they got together. But he didn't want to rush it. He didn't want their relationship to just be based off physical intimacy. He wanted it all. He wanted the lazy nights in and the exciting nights out. He wanted the home cooked dinners and the romantic dates at fancy restaurants. He wanted to come home every night to her. To kiss her. To make love with her. To show her how much he truly loved and appreciated her.
Turning back to him, he saw her eyes flicker to a darker, more dangerous green.
"You wanna kiss me, huh?" she spoke in a sultry tone.
"Really bad."
"Well, just kiss me then." her voice somehow getting lower, causing him to actually consider it.
Letting out a low groan, he began rubbing the back of his head, trying to quickly reign himself back in.
"Sakura, you know we can't…" he replied, trailing off as he searched for the right words to say. She replied before he could finish.
"There's a lot of things I want to do to you too, you know." she spoke in a hush whisper as they slowly began approaching the bottom of the ride, "Lots of things I would gladly do, but can't…"
She stopped speaking when they arrived back at the base of the ride. The operator opened the door and without saying another word to him, he watched her stand and get off. Not wasting a second, he was right behind her.
The silence between them was deafening even though the crowds around them were so jovial. The silence was by no means awkward, it was the tension. It was the sexual tension that Sakura established that was slowly killing him.
'She literally has me wrapped around her finger…'
She never once acknowledged his presence since stepping off the ferris wheel. Never once glancing back to see if he was follower her because she knew he was. She knew he would follow her wherever she went. She knew she held some kind of power over him and it drove him crazy.
"Sakura…" he spoke to her, his voice deep.
She didn't even make a move to show that she even heard him. She only continued walking forward through the dense crowds. He bit his tongue in frustration. Not many people ignored him over the years, especially now that he's been the Hokage for nearly two years. This was new. And it was turning him on.
"Sakura." he repeated again, switching over to a commanding tone.
"Sakura." his voice switching to something more commanding she realized when he spoke her name a second time.
She purposely choose to ignore his calls for her attention. She didn't know why exactly besides the fact that she was leading him on. Teasing him. The tension she created earlier was exhilarating. She didn't even know what the possible ramifications of doing this would be. Like he told her, he can't do anything while they're out in public. Even if she tells him he can, he won't.
His willpower and restraint was something to be admired.
She was giddy with excitement at what would happen once they were behind closed doors. When they are finally alone.
'Maybe tonight will be the night…'
She was suddenly ripped from her thoughts when she felt fingers tightly grasp her wrist and yank her to her left. Next thing she knew she was engulfed in dim light, the twinkling lights from the fair having faded away from view. She felt her wrist be released and strong hands grip her hips and twist and push her roughly against the wall of the alley.
Trying to adjust her eyes to the sudden darkness, she instantly went on high alert. She felt fabric run against the hot skin of her cheek. It was Kakashi. She dropped her guard not even a second later.
"You're playing a very dangerous game, Sakura. Do you honestly think I wouldn't figure it out?"
His voice was so low, so dark and filled with wicked intent. Feeling her breath leave her in a shaky gasp, she was rendered speechless.
"Did you honestly think you could win this game too?" he continued speaking.
His hands began to wander as he spoke. His breath hot against her neck as each word fell from his masked lips.
"You like to play very dirty too it seems. It's quite unfair."
His left hand slid around her and he cupped her ass and give it a quick squeeze. Another startled gasp left her at his daring action. She couldn't move even if she wanted to. She was under his spell and he knew it. He was in complete control over her and their situation. Turning her on instantly, she began relishing in the feeling of his rough hand on her ass and silently wished it was under her skirt.
"You didn't think I'd do this, did you? Thought that I'd just play along with your teasing?"
His right hand shot up and pulled down his mask, letting the fabric pool around his neck. She felt his head shift next to hers and his lips barely brushing the over sensitized skin on her neck. The barely there contact sent shiver after shiver down her spine.
"You've severely underestimated me, Sa-ku-ra. Two can play at this game. I can play dirty too."
"Oh, god…" she finally spoke, her head instinctively falling to the side to give him more room to continue. To encourage him to so exactly what she was hoping for.
Feeling the hand on her ass begin to move, she realized he was slowly working up her skirt. Somewhere between the time he pulled her into the dark alley and when he pushed her against the wall he had somehow managed to remove his gloves. Next thing she knew, she felt the large calloused hand work up her thigh at a slow and tantalizing pace.
She was breathing heavily at this point, completely taken over by arousal and almost animalistic desire. How he managed to make her lose control in barely a minute was baffling. His hand stopped right below her ass cheek, denying her the satisfaction of being grabbed. She let out a frustrated groan.
"You want me to touch you, don't you? That's what you've been aiming for all night, right? You've been wanting this?" he gripped the back of her bare thigh tightly as he spoke to her, digging his fingertips into her soft flesh.
She moaned at the feeling of being handled roughly. Every fantasy she had with him was coming true.
He had only touched her with his hands and lips so far. She craved so badly for him to press his body against her, wanting to know if he was equally as turned on as she was right now.
"Kakashi… please…" she whimpered out, she didn't know how much more she could take before she literally melted in his hold.
She only got a small chuckle in reply, he was pleased with her begging.
"You like this, don't you? You like that I have you pinned against an alley wall, hundreds of people just feet away from this. We could be caught any second. This turns you on doesn't it? I didn't know you were this naughty, Sakura."
He didn't give her a chance to reply before he leaned to the side and scooped up her other thigh and lifted and pressed her flush against the wall, pinning her with his hips. She yelped slightly and instinctively wrapped her legs around his waist tightly.
Smashing his lips against hers she felt her arms wrap around his neck, her fingers roughly shoving into his hair and trying desperately to pull him closer. Letting go if his hold on her thighs, she felt his hands slide under her blouse and fingers dance across her skin.
Moving down from her lips, he gently bit down on the skin in the crook of her neck. She let out a low moan.
"Tell me, Sakura. Tell me that you like this. That you're turned on by the thrill of being caught." his voice was so rough, so sexy. She would agree to anything he said in this moment.
"Yes, oh god, yes." she cried out, finally allowing herself to be consumed with his touch.
The next few minutes were a blur of passion, hot kisses, and teasing touches from Kakashi.
He never once touched her in the way she wanted. In the way she craved. She was so turned on right now that she knew the moment he did touch her where she wanted to be touch, she would climax instantly.
When she tried to reach down between them to find her or him, he instantly snatched her wrists in his one large hand and pinned them above her head as he continued his assault on her neck. It was so erotic. She was trapped under his strong hold. Another wave of pleasure washing her then, she needed more.
"Please… more…" she moaned.
She felt a deep growl come from him. He was silently agreeing that he needed more too.
"Sakura? Is that you I hear? Are you alright?" a voice called from the end of the alley, where the fair was still going on at full throttle.
Tearing away from each, Kakashi stepped back and let her drop down to the ground. Wobbling slightly as she stood straight since she was still fuzzy with lust, she felt his hand steady her.
"It's Tsunade." he quickly spoke into her ear.
'What the hell is she doing back in the village!?'
"What do we do!?" she whispered back, worry lacing into her small voice. She met his furrowed look with her own fearful stare.
He didn't reply. Bending down and scooping her up bridal style, he turned and launched them up onto the roof and quickly began hopping away towards the direction of her apartment. She didn't argue with his plan of escape.
Neither one uttered a word to the other as he quietly jumped from roof to roof toward their destination.
'We were almost caught… My selfishness almost got us in trouble… Imagine what people would've said if they found the Hokage practically having sex in an alley… with Tsunade-shishou no less. I need to be more careful until we announce it. I can't mess this up…'
They arrived a few minutes later and he gently landed in front of her apartment building. Helping her down from his arms, they both quietly made their way into the building and up to her apartment.
Throwing the plush toy on the little table by her door as she walked in, she pivoted to face him the moment he closed the door behind them. She felt the emotion building up and the threat of tears beginning already.
"I'm so sorry, Kakashi."
He stood there quietly for a moment, his hands in his pocket.
'Oh my god, I've ruined everything. I've ruined it.'
"Why are you sorry?" his voice tender.
Glancing up to his eyes, she saw the dark gray shined with concern.
She couldn't stop it, but the tears began falling out. She had caused all these problems and yet, he was the one concerned for her.
"Because! It's my fault we almost got caught! It was my own selfishness that caused this! If I wouldn't have whined and bothered you like some teenager about wanting to go out in the first place, we would've never had this happen! I was so stupid and immature for even playing that damn teasing game to begin with. I feel awful for nearly ruining everything!" she cried, stopping so she could take a breath.
"Hey, hey, hey. Stop that." he quickly injected before she could begin speaking again, "Stop this blame game you have against yourself, Sakura."
Moving in front of her as he spoke, she watched him as he rose his hands and gently held her face.
"You don't need to apologize for anything! I was doing it too. It's not solely your fault we were almost caught. If anything, it should be me to be blamed. I was the one who pulled us into the alley. I was the one who stirred you up like that. I was the one who pushed the limit. We both teased, but I was the one who lost control."
"But-" she tried to speak up, but he cut her off with a deep kiss. Pulling back after a moment, he pressed his forehead against hers, letting his nose rest against hers.
"But, nothing. It happens, we're not perfect. Mistakes were made, but I'm not mad one bit. I could never be mad at you."
Moving his hands slightly, he used his thumbs to wipe away her remaining tears. She brought her own hands up and covered his.
'I don't deserve him one bit… He deals with my bullshit so much… I don't know how he does it.' Sakura thought to herself as she watched him hold her tenderly.
It broke his heart to watch her get so upset over this. The night had been perfect until he pulled her into the alley when he couldn't control himself anymore. He vowed to never let that happen again, not until after they were public.
Sakura was more important than he was in all this.
'Her needs and comfort will always come before mine. I can't put her through this again. I was an idiot tonight for not waiting until we got back here…'
Wracking his brain to figure out how to salvage their date night, he stepped forward closer to her and moved to pull her into a hug. She didn't argue this. Slinking her arms around his midsection, he felt her hold him tight. While wrapping his arms around her shoulders, he kissed the top of her head.
Glancing over her head, he read on the stove that it wasn't even nine o'clock yet. They hadn't even been out for three hours. He knew he couldn't leave her like this. An idea came to him then. Pulling back he looked down to her.
"I have an idea. It's still early enough, we can still do our movie night if you want?"
Pressing her face into his chest, she replied, her voice muffled.
"That sounds so good right now."
"Okay, great. I'll go out and grab us some food while you change into something comfier and get the movie set up?"
She just nodded against him, before pulling back and taking a step back. Leaning down he gave her a warm kiss, before heading out to find food.
The night eventually ended peacefully.
Kakashi went out and got them some curry to eat. He made an extra stop at Sakura's favorite sweets shop and picked her up an order of mitarashi dango. She was overjoyed when he came back to see he was thinking about her and that he remembered one of her many favorite sweets.
Sakura had cleaned herself up a bit and put on some warm pajamas while he was gone. He striped off his layers until he was just in his undershirt and cargo pants, they relaxed together on the couch and enjoyed the movie and food.
Sakura fell asleep in his lap by the time the movie ended. He was so happy to see that she seemed to be doing better. The close call earlier had really rattled her. Moving around her, he brought her to bed and made she was comfortable and tucked in. He leaned down and kissed her forehead and whispered his goodbye.
Making his way out of the apartment, he quietly thought to himself.
'God, I'm so in love with her…'
A/N: I felt the need to write out how exactly he fell in love with her! I seriously fell in love with this chapter by the time I had reached the end! It's the longest one I've ever written I think! I really hope you guys enjoyed this sappy and over the top fluffy chapter!
Please leave a review with what you guys think! Next week we return to our regularly scheduled programming, haha!
A huuuuuuuuge shout out again to my amazing beta, Taytay95, for dealing my last minutes switches and insane brain! She literally stopped editing the original Chapter 11 and gladly start this giant and wordy monster! She puts up with so much of my crap, I couldn't ask for more understanding friend! Go show her some love and check out her own KakaSaku stories!
