Hey guys sorry for the long hiatus! I seriously have been incredibly busy! Ive had 3 job changes, moved 3 times, JUST finished planning a wedding, and taking care of a mentally sick family member. So even though I'm back I wont be updating as frequently as I had been, which I think was at a chapter a week. Sorry :(

One thing that I changed (hopefully for the better), is that I'm going to start putting flashbacks in a bold so that its easier to tell when a person is remembering an event and when it is the present.

-06/07/16


Chapter 12:

Bad Timing

So he doesn't remember...

She lifted her eyes from her bowl, watching his face as he pushed his fork around his plate. He's barely eating... Reiko closed her eyes as she sighed, her head slumping in her hand. How could he forget something like that? She stirred her spoon in the bowl of soup before her, completely lost in thought and just as uninterested in eating. Maybe that's what you go through living every day of your life as a ninja... She shook her head, I guess its better that he doesn't remember me, I can remind him another time... All that mattered now was that they were together and nothing was going to get in her way.

Straightening on the floor cushion beneath her, she cleared her throat as she looked up at him, "So ... who were you talking to last night?"

He blinked, frowning in confusion as he met her eyes, "What?"

"Well... it's just that last night I didn't really get to introduce myself... considering it was so late after you got back. I thought maybe you would still be awake so I came to your room but I heard another voice..."

"Oh." He looked back to his plate as he paused.

"Another person who was with me on the mission last night, they just had some extra information about someone we were looking for, nothing important."

He looked up at her smiling softly, and she quickly mirrored his, "Oh, okay."

She wanted to believe that but it just didn't make sense. When she had stopped by his door she definitely heard another voice, but they were arguing... She looked down, rethinking what what she had heard last night;

'I told you this would happen Neji...'

'I can fix this, I-'

'How? You couldn't even tell Hiashi before and now your gonna tell this girl too? Like I said before, I'm not gonna sit around and watch some other girl get to walk around town on your arm. Would you? What does yesterday even mean-'

Reiko frowned, hearing only silence following the abrupt interruption, maybe it wouldn't hurt to peak...

'It means everything to me... and you know that.'

Her thought was cut short as she heard Nejis voice again, softer this time after the silence.

"Hinata!"

She blinked, startled by Neji's outburst. She followed his eyes as he waved an arm, turning to see his cousin. She watched as the sleek black haired woman looked incredibly uncomfortable as she walked over. She really must be shy... I don't think she had spoken much at all last night either, especially to me... Hinata walked over to the table, politely declining the space next to Neji at the low table. Why do I get the feeling she doesn't exactly like me? Hinata smiled slightly as she nodded towards Reiko, "Good Morning Kurosawa-san, Neji."

Reiko smiled easily, mirroring her shy approach, "Good morning, and please don't hesitate to call me Reiko. After all were going to be practically family soon..."

"O-ok, " Hinata started, nervously pointing her fingers together, "Um... well anyways I'm a little busy this morning, so I can't join you for breakfast. Sorr-"

"Doing what?" Neji interjected, an eyebrow raised, "Since when do you not eat breakfast?"

Hinata blushed as she backed up, "Busy w-with different t-things..."

Neji eyed her narrowly, leaning into the table, "Does this have anything to do with Naruto? Why was he even with us last night? He doesn't live anywhere close to us."

She reddened under the pressure, putting her hands before her, "N-no! Nothing to do with him at all! There's j-just... other things that I need to do! L-like go-"

"Neji," Reiko interrupted quietly as she leaned across the low table to put her hand over his, "You shouldn't question someone like that, she's entitled to a little privacy. Even if she is the heir."

Reiko smiled sweetly towards the heir, who looked slightly relieved but still uncomfortable. Hinata fumbled her goodbyes, turning to run out of the dining room before Neji could hound her with more questions. She looked back to Neji who was staring at his hand on the table where hers had been covering his. What is wrong with everyone? she fumed inwardly, this isn't the worst thing that could happen!

She took a deep breath as she raised from her place to go around the table to sit next to Neji, taking his hand between hers, "I'm sorry... Neji. I wish I could change this-"no I don't "-but I can't. What I know though, is that I can be everything you need," she squeezed his hand as she continued, "I can only imagine how you were treated because you happen to be born to Hiashis b-er... to the branch family."

She held her breath as he looked up at her, staring intently. Did he catch that?

"E-everyone knows how the Hyuga clan works..." He turned away as she continued, "This wouldn't have happened if we weren't fated to be together, something that has been decided long before we could ever know."

He shook his head softly, "No, you are capable of changing your fate. I learned that a long time ago."

"And how have you changed yours?" She said softly, feeling him stiffen next to her. That was stupid of me... be gentle, don't push him away...!

"Instead of trying to change your fate, why not go with it and make it the best it can be? I can make you happy, and in doing so you, make your clan happy as well."

"Why should I care what they want? This is my life."

"What about my life and my happiness?"

"you cant possibly want this, you've never even met me before."

But I have met you before! And this was the best thing she could ever hope for out of her life, but she couldn't tell him that. "Being with you is the best thing that has ever happened to me. For the longest time I thought my life was going to be an endless spiral of torture until I died. And then that day... you changed everything.. " But things change and now I'm here, with you, because of fate."

She watched him as his eyes stared ahead, seemingly into the future. Is he even listening?

He slowly pulled his hand out of hers, looking to her as he rose, "I'm sorry, I have a lot to do today."

she rose quickly to stand with him, smiling to lighten the dark mood of the conversation, "I do as well! I'm hoping to find a place where I can be useful.."

He smiled as he started walking out into the hallway, Reiko quickly following to walk at his side. He cleared his throat as he looked to her, "How tall are you?"

"Huh, um... 5'7? Her head tilted in curiosity, "Why?"

He shook his head, "No reason, just curious."

"How tall are you?" she asked as she leaned her head forward.

"6'1."

That's perfect! Most of the men I've known were either my height or shorter!"

"Neji smiled, not looking towards her as he walked faster. They continued together, walking in silence until they reached her room. He turned to her as he bowed slightly, smiling more warmly now that he was departing, "Thank you for accompanying me to breakfast, but I really do need to get going now."

"That's fine. Have a good day, Neji." She leaned forward grabbing his hand lightly as she placed a kiss on his cheek. "I'll be waiting for you when you get back."

He nodded, his smile stiff as he walked away. Leaning against the door she watched as he went, his long hair swaying behind him. Whoever she is, he must have really felt something for her... she shook her head as she went inside, putting the guilty thoughts aside. Already she had put away all her clothes in her closet, most of her necessities on the counter in bathroom. As she picked out clothes from the closet she thought about the situation, It's not my fault he's been keeping her hidden, there's obviously a reason he did so I'm not going to feel bad about this! Throwing the black sleeveless and cropped turtle neck on the bed with the high waisted black leggings she picked, she removed her own clothes and placed them neatly in her laundry basket. What's not to like about me? I'm pretty, and I can be whoever he wants. I'm good at adapting, I had to be back then. When she was finished she grabbed the blue sleeveless overcoat dress off the hook on the back of the door, throwing it on over her outfit. She took a moment to rub the white faux fur that hung off her shoulders, lining the top of the coat and the bottom. She snapped the two loose chains that extended from one edge of the long leg slit to the other edge, and then grabbed the slim breastplate, slipping it over the coat until it sat in the middle, the faux fur popping above it. Sighing as she entered the bathroom she watched her image as she reached behind her to put on the attached hoodie of the faux fur. You will forget Neji, I swear it. Her eyes narrowed as she looked down to her hands where his hand been, remembering the feel. His hands weren't soft but they were warm... I need to focus on the goal, but I need to find out who this girl is... And I bet Hinata knows who...


I'm such an idiot!

Hinata walked swiftly through the village, completely focused on her destination. Naruto probably thinks I hate him... She walked faster. There had been too much going on to talk to Naruto. The timing couldn't have been worse... They just needed time to think about what they really wanted and needed from each other. Hinata may be shy but she was still a hopeless romantic and refused to believe this was it for her closest friends. Neji deserves someone he loves ! And Tenten... she slowed her walk as the thought set in. Did she know yet? That morning she had spotted Neji and Reiko eating breakfast together, and the sight hurt more than it should have considering she wasn't involved. I just couldn't imagine having to see Naruto with someone el-stop! This isn't about me! She rounded a corner, completely enwrapped in her own thoughts to notice a boy her age rounding the corner just as fast, narrowly missing her. Neji had been practically begging me to come sit with them but i wont be okay with this! Hinata frowned stubbornly, she didn't want to get to know her. She sighed as she continued walking, she seems nice ... But I can't accept this just yet... Not when I know how Neji really feels. She stopped before Narutos apartment at the bottom of the steps, frozen... I came her to apologize for not properly saying goodbye, but what do I say after that? She took a step back, already wishing she hadn't come. Shaking her head of the doubts she firmly climbed the steps, I cant keep running from what I want! That's not who I am anymore... She took a deep breath as she scaled the last step, thinking of ways to apologize. Quietly but quickly she knocked on the door, waiting anxiously. No answer... she thought as she let out a deep breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding. He has to be home... It's only 9 ... He always sleeps in... She looked over her shoulder, fidgeting as she watched the people walking in the street. It was still early in the morning so the town wasn't at its usual hustle and bustle but all the shops would be getting ready to open soon. She turned back to the door, Is he ignoring me? She leaned over the left side of the railing to look at the Yamanaka flower shop next door. God... Did he have to live so close to Ino? I know this studio was cheap but it's in the middle of a ton of shops...Who knows what Ino would think if sees me at Narutos... She knocked again faster this time. Get up already! She poked her index fingers together, I could always take a look inside really quick... Already she felt her self reddening at the thought of spying, but maybe it wouldn't be so bad if its just to check if he's home or not... She closed her eyes as she activated her byakugan.. Please don't be naked...

After a moment she cracked an eye open, looking into the tiny studio apartment. It was messy as usually, the kitchen littered with instant ramen,and looking to the right she could see clothes all over the bed. He really isn't home... She frowned, Why would he be up at this hour? Especially after just being up that morning with everyone ... Turning to run back down the stairs quickly, her mind reeled, What could be so important to him that he-

"Hinata?"

Frozen as her foot hovered before the last step she turned slowly, seeing Ino staring at her quizzically with a fresh pot of flowers in her hands. She placed the pot down and wiped her hands together as she took a few steps into the street, "What are you doing here?"

Huh? I-I um ... I just-"

Ino's eyed went wide as she looked up the stairs, "OMG, did you spend the night at Narutos ?! You naughty naught-"

"I-I did nothing like that!" She fumbled as she came around the stairs, "I was j-just wondering if he was home..."

"Ah huh... Soo..." she smiled devilishly as she ran over to Hinata, pulling her back towards the shop, "Since you haven't spent the night, how IS it going?"

She sighed, relieved at her wording... At least she didn't ask if he spent the night with me... I would never be able to lie about that...

"Have you kissed him yet..?"

She looked at the different flowers as she walked through the shop, reaching the family living room to sit down on the floral couch.

"N-no...,"Hinata started, blushing quickly. She hadn't meant to kiss him, but it still happened... "Well ... I mean-"

"I'm not talking about a kiss on cheek, I'm talking sloppy, wet, real-"

"How are you and Sai?!" Hinata blurted, hands in fist on her knees, I don't want to share that moment...not yet...

Ino sighed as she leaned in the doorway that separated the shop and their home, "It's not. He's completely oblivious, kinda like how Lee is but a thousand times worse. I swear Sakura probably has it the easiest..."

"What do you mean? Kakashi's so quiet, and completely mysterious...And not only that, he used to be ..." Hinata blushed again as she continued quietly, "he used to be her sensei..."

"Hah!" Ino laughed as she began trimmed a bonsai tree that sat on a slim table against the wall across from Hinata, "That was years ago Hinata, and plus he's simple really. Your basic closet pervert just like Sakura is..."

She eyed Hinata, "You know I once came home to find her past out, with ICHA ICHA laying on her stomach."

Hinatas eyes widened, "B-but she's always getting on Kakashi and especially N-Naruto when they talk about those books or do something perverted like that..."

Ino nodded as she turned back to the plant triumphantly, "Like I told you, she's a closet pervert.."

Hinata giggled as she covered her mouth.

"And you know what else?"

Hinata looked at Ino expectantly, "That same day when she came home I asked where she had been all last night and the morning right? And get this. She had spent the entire night at Kakashi's.. This was right after the whole pain thing-"

"Sh-She was probably healing him..." Hinata interrupted, not wanting to assume anything dirty, "He hates going to the hospital you know.."

Ino waved her hand as she continued, "Yes, yes, but when I went into her room to get her clothes-because I'm such a good friend and was about to do laundry-and I go in and she's already in the bathroom changing her clothes, old clothes on the floor. Listen Hinata. There was no bra and underwear in that pile of clothes... I know what she had been wearing because before all that shit went down she had taken the longest bath ever so I eventually had to go in to use the bathroom. So while she was in the tub and I saw the panties she was going to put on after, they were plain white with a little heart!"

"Ino!H-"

"I knoooow!" Ino squealed. "GOD, I've been dying to tell someone that. But did you here me? They weren't THERE in that pile when she came home!"

"D-do you think... They ... " Hinatas face grew bright red as she tried to find the words.

"Well when I asked her about it she just said she hadn't worn them home because she had sat in the bath with Kakashi while she healed him and they were still wet..."

"T-that sounds like something she would do..."

"Yea but don't you wonder if that's the end? If they stayed on the whole time in the bath? Hmmm? I mean ever since then she's stayed the night more than occasionally.. and I've even seen Kakashi here in the middle of the night... Although sometimes on the couch. That's how it's been for the past 5 years...Ugh though! Like sure Kakashi-"

"Ino, I thi-"

"Come right in why don't you? And sureeee eat all the good food, it's totally cool..."

Ino went off on a rant as Hinata looked to the door, "Ino you have a guest ..."

"He hardly talks to me, just reads that stupid book and watches Sakura's dumb shows!"

She waved her hands in the air dramatically, "Plus his stupid 'Yo.' And takes up all the fucking hot water, that rat bastard." Her foot tapped aggressively as she picked at the bonsai, which was starting to look a bit sparce

"Hello.. ?" Someone called from the front room.

"Oh hold on Hinata, looks like someone's here, I'll be right back."

Hinata giggled as Ino tied on her apron and put her hair up, heading to the front room. At least I know Ive got it pretty bad... Sakura is so oblivious... She smiled to herself as Ino walked out of view, Sakura... What are you getting yourself into?

"Hello!"

Hinata sighed as she listened to the two talk in the front room, I'm probably back to square one with naruto...

"Hi, I was just admiring these lovely flowers!"

She frowned, That sounds like that woman... She activated her byakugan, seeing the pale haired blonde smiling brightly at Ino. It is Reiko ...

"Well thank you, my family takes great pride in all of them. How can I help you?"

"I just wanted to come around get to know everyone, I actually just got here last night."

"Well welcome then! This is the Yamanaka flower shop, and I'm Yamanaka Ino!"

"Pleased to meet you! I'm Kurosawa Reiko. I was honestly just walking around to get to know to the village while most everyone was still home, although there seems to be a lot of couples sneaking around..."

Hinata watched as Ino leaned forward eagerly, "Really? What did they look like?! What were they doing?!"

Reiko laughed as she looked at Ino mischievously, "I think we'll be good friends..."

Who is this woman? She acted completely different in front of Neji and me...

"Oh you probably haven't met Hinata yet!"

Sighing, Hinata walked out to stand next to Ino quietly as Ino nodded towards her, "This is Hyuga Hinata."

Reiko smiled brightly, "I know. Uh... I hope you know I wasn't really following you so much as wondering who you hung out with. I don't know anyone else here and you're hardly ever home it seems..."

Ino smiled wickedly at Hinata, "Oh is she? Where do you spend most of your time these days Hinata?" Ino frowned as she looked back to Reiko, her words setting in, "Wait, why are you staying at the Hyuga complex?"

Reiko looked from Ino to Hinata, "Oh you havent said anything?"

Hinata smiled embarrassingly, "I-I... I didn't think it was my place to tell anybody..."

Tell me what?" Ino asked impatiently.

Hinata smiled forcefully, "Reiko is going to be part of our family soon, Neji and Reiko have been promised to each other."

Inos jaw dropped, "Holy crap! Omg. OH MY GOD. Sakura is not going to believe this!"

Reiko laughed as she talked with Ino, neither noticing as Hinata slipped out into the street, groaning inwardly. If Tenten didn't know now, she would by the end of the day.


"Uggggh..." He groaned, so bright...

Kakashi peered though squinting eyelids to see light pouring into the room through the glass patio door. Did this place just not believe in waking up happy? I miss my own bed... He smiled lazily as he flipped onto his back, hiding the light with an arm over his eyes thinking of his room. It's so dark and the bed is so big I can stretch out without touching Sa-his eyes shot open. Sakura. She's probably looking a complete mess for all the moving she did last night. Clothes most likely twisted about. His mind ran away with all the possibly images of a sleep tousled Sakura. He swallowed as he slowly turned his head, seeing a blank space where Sakura had been. He sat up looking around. The bathroom door was closed, and again his mind went to work dragging up heat fueled imagery. She's probably in the shower right now... completely dripping wet-stop! He shook his head as he listened closely. Nothing... she wasn't in the shower. Thank god... he thought, falling back against the bed. It's probably best ... I can't even think straight... It was never fun waking up with morning wood AND exhausted. I'm just gonna lay here and until it goes away...

He laid staring at the ceiling for what seemed like hours thinking of the most awful and disgusting things he could imagine. He sighed, dragging himself out of the bed as he headed to the bathroom, I don't have time for that.

"What a wonderful morning," he muttered as he undressed, "A couple hours of sleep and a cold shower..."

He flinched as the cold water made contact with skin, At least there's that buffet...


Sakura smiled as she sat down, What a beautiful morning! I had the best sleep I've had in a very long time ... I wonder if Kakashis up she thought as she buttered a bun on her plate. She sighed, I guess I'm actually glad Kakashi did what he did. Her legs fidgeted. I can definitely think clearer... At this point I can probably end the competition, I'm so close! She bit her lip, but whats gonna happen after that? Is he gonna be mad? I guess can deal with that...

'But what if it's not mad hes feeling...?'

She sighed loudly, rolling eyes as she engaged with her inner self, "What are you going on about now?"

'What if he really falls for what your offering Sakura? I mean you basically share everything else with him.'

"No I don't!"

'Are you that dense? Gurl! Your always at his place... Most of the time you even eat dinner together... I mean I wouldn't call ordering in take out a romantic dinner but still! And now your putting the moves on him?! what are you planning on doing exactly if you got him to say he wants you? Just gonna say, HAH GOT YOU! and then run away laughing? you've-although unintentionally-bathed together, you've slept in his bed before although most nights we just fall asleeep on the couch with hi-'

"What's your point..."

'I say it again, we eat together...' she continued as if Sakura had not interrupted her, 'sometimes his plate when he's not paying too much attention-'

"Can you listen to-"

'Can you!? He may not have realized it before because you didn't come on to him when you got close in the beginning and he was content to live out a semi-comfortable life of loneliness... and your want to just be close to someone who you thought you could never fall for but lo and behold...'

"I have NOT fallen for Kakashi were just ... close ... that's ALL. Get it through your stubborn head..."

'Why are you lying Sakura? Because its so much easier to pretend you don't feel anything for someone just because don't know how they feel?' Inner Sakura frowned as she tapped her imaginary forehead, 'Yea i guess it is easier if you don't love them so you dont have to go through the whole being tossed aside again and again. Kinda like how Sasu-'

"Shutup!.."

'That wasn't nice...You know Sakura, it's really you who has issues wit-'

"GO AWAY!"

She pouted as she bit hard into her bun, I don't have issues...and I'm completely fine with my relationship with Kakashi... her mind raced as memories were brought up behind her eyes; numerous nights at Kakashis apartment eating, him gazing around with his usual indifference, another memory of late nights healing deep gashes after arguements about hospital and hospital bedside manner. Another memory of falling into sleep on Kakashis couch, laying against his chest as his arm was wrapped casually around her shoulders, the sappy ending to her favorite romcom playing as she felt her eyes close finally.

She shot up on the couch, looking around... the tv was off and Kakashi was nowhere to be found. She looked down at the blanket that covered her. Kakashi must have done that... she pulled the blanket up over her shoulders as she tried to lay back down, shivering... So cold! She got back up, wrapping the blanket around her as she went to Kakashis room, the door open. looking in, she could see he was facing towards the door to the patio, wrapped up to the neck in blankets snoring softly. How could someone so perverted be so cute? She tiptoed in, going on her knees as she crawled onto the bed, her knee pushing on an spring, echoed by the classic creaking sound. His head whipped around to stare at her sleepily.

"Kakashi?" She whispered, "Are you awa-"

His head dropped, snoring loudly now. She rolled her eyes, was that an attempt at being aware of his surroundings? Laying down next to him, she unraveled the cocoon he had turned his blankets into, winding her arms under his to go around his chest.

"cold" he muttered drowsily before throwing her arm off him.

Her eye twitched as he shuffled away, sleepily trying to cocoon himself again. Jerk!

"If your cold you should have worn more to bed than these stupid icha icha boxers!" She plucked at the waistband letting it snap back against his skin, then pulled at the blankets to shoving them over her as she closed the distance between their bodies. Kakashi made an annoyed sound as he tried rolling away from her cold body, but she only laughed as she rolled with him until she ended on his back as he lay face first into the bed.

"Your waking me up." he said, voice muffled by the pillow.

she bit her lip to keep from laughing, "It's your fault, I need warmth!"

he sighed deeply before shaking her to the right of him, and then raised his body off the bed slightly to pull her against his chest. He yawned as his body spooned hers, "Better?"

She smiled as she closed her eyes, enjoying the heat radiating from his chest and thighs as she snuggled further in, listening to him breath on the side of her face, "Better."

"Mmm."

she laughed as she felt his chest vibrate with the sound.

"Goodnight kakashi..."

"Mhmm..."

She shook her head as the memory faded, hugging her arms in the booth. She closed her eyes, I don't want more... right? But there was no answer from inside her.


They call this a buffet? "Pfft."

Using a pair of tongues he poked at the scrambled eggs questionably. He thought of the times sakura had late into the night and thus cooked for the both of them in the morning. He smiled as he remembered how tasty everything she made always was, "That's breakfast..." he muttered, tossing a pastry back into its bin.

he sighed as he moved down, taking a slice of bacon, two buns, and a large of amount of taters.

He moved down to the register where a smiling cashier was waiting, "Good morning sir."

"Is it?" he asked casually while smiling.

The cashier stared at him, unsure of what to make of his response. I guess I could have just said good morning but wheres the mystery and vagueness in that? He looked around the eating area as the cashier quickly made change for him. The kitchen seemed to be in the back seperated by a wall but with a long window slit for placing fresher food when needed, a short hallway to the left with double doors at the end that obviously led inside. The buffet eating area seemed to be made of three sections that were all alike, the sides of each section made up of booths while the middle was 4 and 2 seater tables. Sakuras already in here? He spotted her sitting at a booth on the right of the middle section, looking intently at a half eaten bun. Today seems to be a casual day, her hair was in a messy bun and she had thrown on a maroon v-neck with black jean shorts and sandals. Normally he would go over to her and say something witty like "Your supposed to eat those, not glare at them." and then she would get red and instead glare at him as he would casually eat his own, "See, its easy." Sakura was still in her own world as he made his way towards her. as he got close he froze, spotting Keres in a deep conversation with the women he had met the night before just inside the hallway. Shit, did she figure me out? He sat a 4 seater table near the left side of the middle section, as close he dared get but he still couldn't hear them. He casually chewed on a piece of bacon as he felt his left eye swirling, reading their lips;

'And you sure it went across the whole eye?'

He watched as she clicked her tongue impatiently, 'Yes, why does it matter?'

Keres eyes narrowed as he continued but she didn't waver, 'Are you sure you just weren't imagining it? You were passed out on the floor next to your bed when I came in."

"Yes I'm sure! It was over his ... right eye? She tapped her chin as she tried to remember.

Wrong... Kakashi thought, but it was not like he was going to correct her.

'Yes! The right eye I'm sure of it!'

'Anything else?'

'Hmmm... he had beautiful eyes-'

'The eye with the scar, was it red?!'

She stared at him confused, 'No they were both blue...'

Nothing about my mask? Kakashi raised an eyebrow, I guess she really was too drunk. Either way I better stay out of her sight...

'There was no sharingan?' Keres continued.

She sighed, exasperated, 'All I know is I wish I hadn't been so drunk, that man was fiiiine.'

Kakashi chuckled, well it's a good thing i bought two sets of contacts it seems. Now his left eye was as brown as his original eye color.

'And then?' Keres prodded.

'I woke up in my bed, or on the floor rather...' She said smiling sweetly.

Keres rolled his eyes, 'God, your such a slut...'

'Big brother,' she whined, 'Why are you so mean? honestly, it's ruining my love li-'

'Never mind, just take these; I'm going to take a look around but I want you to start with th-'

"Well well well, look who it is." His eyes blinked to focus on the block in his line of sight, Sakura.

"Sakur-Aimi this really is a bad time..."

She pouted, "Already done with me?"

Sticking her tongue out as reached over to pick off his plate, and he slapped her on the back of her hand before she reached his last piece of bacon.

"What the heck?"

He smiled as he looked around her as she glared at him while rubbing the back of her hand. Keres was going around the tables and booths making friendly conversation with the guests. Sighing he motioned for her to move to the empty seat on his left. I really don't like being mask less, but I guess it can't be helped...

"Your Aimi, act like it." he said when she didn't move.

She eyed him warily, confused as he motioned again for her to sit next to him. She got up slowly, still confused as she sat down, "Ok so now what?"

she stared at him with suspicious eyes before quickly shoving his mask underneath his shirt as he buried his face against her neck.

"What the hell are you doing?" she hissed, feeling him kissing her neck. She squealed slightly as his hand slipped underneath the table to grip her inside thigh. Her hand grabbed his as he moved higher, "Kakashi-"

"Oh Aimi... If only I had talked to you sooner..."

"What!? W-What the hell-"

"Sorry to bother you two, but-" a voice interrupted.

"I saw you on the dance floor last night, I knew I had to meet you..."

"AHEM!" He felt her face snap up to her left.

"Sorry to bother you two," Keres began again, annoyed. "...but I just wanted to make sure you both are enjoying your stay here?"

He bit her slightly, knowing she was transfixed by the resemblance to Naruto. "Y-Yes...I love it here..."

"That's great... You've been able to experience everything?"

She cleared her throat as Kakashi's hand moved to her waist, pulling her closer to him. "Actually, I was p-planning on going to the spa this afternoon..."

Kakashi smoothed his hand up over her stomach as Keres addressed him, "And your... friend?"

"Huh?" he replied lazily, peeking out from behind her face, making sure he saw his brown right eye. With him knowing what the famous Copy-Nin looked like, he didn't want to give him any reason to make a connection.

He shooed him lazily with his hand, "Yea everything is great, but if you don't mind I'm a little busy."

He saw Keres eye twitch slightly as Kakashi moved back to her neck, sucking on it loudly. Sakura laughed awkwardly as she pushed her shoulder up trying to get him off but he only pressed harder.

"Well, I'll leave you to it then ... Please enjoy the rest of your stay."

kakashi waited as Keres walked away, turning his head slightly to watch him walk out of the buffet towards the rooms. He let go of sakura, who visibly relaxed as he did so. Her hand went to her neck, glaring at him with her face tinted pink, "Why did you have to do all that?"

He raised an eyebrow, "It was really that unbearable? Sakura, that was pretty tame compared to what happened last night."

Her face went red as she turned away, studiously picking at the table. He sighed, just further confirmation shes just doing this to win.

"I actu-"

"He got pretty close to figuring out who I am." Kakashi interrupted, biting a large bite out of the now cold bun.

She frowned, "Who was that guy? He looked just like Naruto! Except without the facial markings and spiky hair."

Kakashi nodded as he swallowed, "That was Keres, the leader and apparently the manager of this hotel? Who knows what he does in his spare time."

"How do you know that the gang thing isn't what he does on the side?"

"Because Sakura, a man as crazy as him can't do anything normal for extended periods of time."

"In fact, I should probably follow him to see what they're planning." He got up quickly, pulling her along with him.

"Where are we going?" she whispered quietly.

He smiled as he looked around. Some of the members where sitting amongst the regular customers. Good. He turned quickly, wrapping a hand around her back as she fell into him.

He cleared his throat loudly, "We're going back to my room, Aimi, where I'm going to do things to that body... that you couldn't have even imagined in your most erotic fantasy."

He raised an eyebrow as he heard a man in the booth behind him choke on whatever he was eating. He started again towards the door pulling her along with him until he heard an amused chuckle from behind him, her hand pulling away.

Oh?"

He blinked as he turned around, her voice throaty and soft.

"Are you?" She teased, "Well I won't believe it until I really feel it."

"Oh god can you get a room already?" Came a voice from in a booth near them.

She looked at him as she bit a finger, her eyes staring at him lazy but full of confidence. Where have I seen this face before? She's like a totally different person... Kakashi again pulled her forward as he hurried out of the buffet, eyeing the camera as he walked through the hall. There's no time for these distractions... It wasn't really Sakuras fault. She hadn't seen what Keres had done, and this was probably her first mission where she had to spend a lot of time just observing the target instead of taking them head on. Keres was just at the end of the hallway. Kakashi fished his key out his pocket casually as he walked up to his door. She pressed her body against his back, giggling wildly as he turned the door. He pulled them both inside quickly, he had to explain to her how seriou-

"So how much time Kakashi?"

"What?"

"Well your idea was to make it sound like were about to ravage each others bodies, right? So I need to know how much time."

He blinked as she looked at him expectantly, "What.." he said again.

She smiled as she walked over, leaning in. "I need to know how long I have to stay in here pretending so you can sneak around."

He looked at her warily, slowly understanding what she was getting at.

She sighed slowly tracing a finger over his mask, "To put it bluntly, how long would it take you to finish?"

He looked away as his eye twitched, feeling the heat crawl up his neck. She wants a timeline?! What the hell am I supposed to say? He had not expected this... "I.. I uh... Sakura that's... I..." he stared at the ground. I cant believe it... I don't know what to say...

Sakura smiled deviously, "Well try to imagine it Kakashi, me laying underneath you, naked and soooo wet. Waiting for you to fill me, imagine your body inside mine," she cocked her head innocently, "how long could you last?"

He cleared his throat as he diverted his eyes towards the patio, "I need to catch up to Keres, I don't want to lose him. He's planning on something..."

He felt his heart beating faster than normal, why did she have to say that? She's so damn distracting... He shook his head, trying to push the images her words created away. He felt her laugh again more than heard it as he opened the patio doors. It made the back of his hairs stand. He stopped, looking back to Sakura as she sat on the bed, removing her shirt.

He narrowed his eyes, "Who am I looking at?"

She cocked her head as her hands went to the clasp of her bra behind her back. "You're very keen, Kakashi. I'm still Sakura, only I'm the one who isn't afraid to do or get what she really wants..."

"And what do you- what does Sakura want exactly?"

"Exactly?" She quipped.

He whipped his head back around as she slid the bra off. A Sakura like that is a very dangerous kunoichi... that seduction combined with her control of Chakra and the strength... he shivered. Maybe I shouldn't tease her as much... he thought as he hopped over the railing into the courtyard. He breathed out slowly..this is good, Sakura will be at the spa so I will have no distractions. Crouching, he made his way through the courtyard, waiting by the last bushes before the entrance. He stuck his head out just far enough to see Keres walking out the doors, humming as he strolled into the courtyard. Kakashi shrunk back as Keres disappeared further to the left. He's definitely going to the warehouse... Kakashi looked into the courtyard, picking a rather large tree to climb up until he got to the top. He looked back to the hotel. hmm I'm only up two floors... Loooking to the rooms, he spotted one that was empty, the patio door still open.. someone had just checked out. He jumped from the tree to a random patio close to the one that was empty, jumping from patio to patio until he reached the empty one. He straightened his shirt as he made his way to the door looking around, this mostly looks the same but that bed is definitely bigger. He scoffed, that would have been nice last night. Sticking his head out of the door he looked both ways before heading out, fast walking with his hands in his pockets towards the elevators.

"All they way up," he muttered as the elevator doors shut.

Walking out as soon as it dinged he casually turned left, going down the long hallway. Halfway down a maids cart was left alone, the door to the room open. I'll take that, thank you... He continued down the hallway, quickly pushing the cart until he reached the end, looking down both ways for a door to the roof. Right it is...

'Look it's not you, it's just keres...'

He paused by the door, listening.

'He's not really all that bad, he's just misguided... a lot happened when we were younger. Plus he's adopted, his whole family-'

'Misguided?! Yuri, listen to me. He's. absolutely. NUTS.'

'But why does that change things for-'

Kakashi shook his head as he continued down the hall. He had to agree, Keres was entirely crazy, even if something tragic happened. Nearing the door he looked around the cart for a set of keys, looking underneath the white sheet that draped over the cart. There has to be a master key on this thing... He sighed as he pulled out a ring full of keys, maybe I'll get lucky... He quickly abandoned the cart, pushing it back down the hall as he jogged to the door. It would already be suspicious that the cart was missing, but to find it by the door to the roof? Kakashi was no fool. He scaled the set of stairs quickly, covering his eyes as he adjusted to the bright outdoor light coming in as he opened the door. He looked around for the warehouse, jogging to the edge as he looked over into the courtyard between the warehouse and hotel. He must be inside already. He backed up, taking a running jump as he covered the distance easily. Quickly slipping inside an open window he crouched behind the metal plates along the railing. He looked around, spotting guards at the bottom of staircases leading up to rafters. Good thing I didn't come in the front door. He looked across, I'm on the other side too from where I was last night as well. Now, where is Keres...? He scanned the area quickly, finding him in the same center area surrounded by a small amount of people. His eyes narrowed as he watched him going around, giving the group tiny objects.

"Ill be going around as well so if your uncomfortable don't worry, I can handle any gritty parts... just keep an eye out for anything suspicious..."

Keres looked to the rafters, where Kakashi had snuck out the first time. Wrong side, nut job. He ducked as Keres started to look to the other one, sure that he had not seen him. I should probably get out of here... He waited until he heard someone distract Keres in conversation. He peeked between the metal slates, Keres was still staring, slowly turning away to address the man who had spoken. Now is my chance, Kakashi snuck further past Keres' view before he made his escape back to the roof of the warehouse, quickly jumping down into the courtyard. Hmm, what were those things? And what the hell was he talking about yesterday? So vague... He walked through the courtyard towards the front doors, pausing before climbing the steps to the front doors. If someone where being diligent they might find it odd that I was last seen going into my room... but that's if someone was watching him. He heard the doors behind him from the casino, never hurts to careful! He thought as he crouched along side the hotel until he got to his patio. He jumped inside, quickly opening and shutting the sliding doors. For a moment he lay flat against the wall, listening. I should lay low for a while.. he came of the wall looking around. No Sakura? he looked to the bed seeing her clothes strewn about. Well she did say she was going to the hot spring.. or was it the spa? If I was a medical ninja I would be tired of taking care of people. He nodded to himself as he grabbed Icha Icha, heading towards the door. She's probably at the spa... So I guess ill go to the hot spring. He walked out of his room, stretching for the cameras. if she's still her inner self it probably wasn't a good thing to get near her since she wasn't displaying any self control. He shook his head as he walked around the fountain in the lobby, How have I never encountered this version of her before? He blinked, remembering all the times she seemed to have exploded when Naruto did his sexy justu or something she determined was equally heinous. Or more likely when shes been drinking too much...
He chuckled as he turned right to go into the hot spring, walking into view of wooden double doors. I've seen her many times, I just haven't been in the path of her destruction. As soon as he walked through the doors he was met with lockers on both sides of the room, lockers already? Is this the men's or women's locker? I didn't see another set of doors... He looked into a basket on the wall suspiciously, high heels, women's .. He turned to go back out as he heard voices approaching from hot spring.

"Man! That was nice! So many cute babes!"

He froze as he looked back seeing two men wrapped in towels enter the locker. A conjoined spa?

"Yea you said it! This place is heaven on earth!"

Kakashi sat down as he changed out his clothes, grabbing a white towel to wrap around himself as he got up to put his things in a basket. Ah! can't forget this... He thought as he grabbed a disguised Icha Icha out of the pile of clothes. Sighing, he begrudgingly put his mask in the basket shutting it. He walked up, brushing aside the red drapes that served as entrance to the spring as the men continued talking, "Ha if only the devil wasn't here!"

He raised an eyebrow as he let the drapes fall back behind him, "Ya you would think a cute blonde like her wouldn't have minded..."

"Well let me tell you, she minded. She almost ripped my god damn balls off... And it was more of a strawberry color wasn't it?"

He felt his steps falter for half a second, Coincidence...? God I hope so...


MOMENTS EARLIER:

"AHHH! Shes fuckin' nuts!"

She wrung the towel, laughing while she whipped it towards the two men as they jumped out of the water.

"Faster! Before I decide to finish what I started!"

She watched them until they had slowed, wrapping their towels around them as they went into the lockers. Smirking she moved deeper into the hot spring, the water coming up to her neck. 'Not going to reprimand me?' She asked Sakura, who was now in the back of her mind where Inner Sakura usually stayed waiting for an opportune moment to have an outburst.

Sakura shrugged, 'Not really... they were really creepy...'

Inner Sakura smiled as she flowed around, keeping an eye on the entrance, this spa is a pervert magnet, it seems like we're really outnumbered ..

'Speaking of perverts, can we please go now?! If Kakashi thinks we're in the Spa he's going to come in here trying to avoid us..'

That's exactly why were in here-ohhh speak of the devil... look who decided to show up... She smiled evilly as she watched Kakashi look around, book covering his lower face.

Ugh! The books already in his stupid face... she stood up as she crossed her arms annoyed, 'GET DOWWWWWWN YOU IDIOT! Your exposing us!'

She laughed as she sunk into the water up to her nose, following Kakashi around like a shark.

'God can you stop stalking him?'

Relax i just want to see if hes as big as he felt...

'We kinda already did, don't you remember?! Oh god can we not?'

Inner Sakura laughed warmly as she swam around a rock, her eyes back on Kakashi as she came around, "That doesn't count... I want to see the whole package."

She felt her smile extend from ear to ear as Kakashi's hand went to his towel as he reached the edge of the spring...

'NOO!' Sakura shrieked inside her head, covering her eyes. The next thing she knew inner Sakura was staring at a very large and very round belly. She looked up to see a bald head with sunglasses staring down at her. Really, sunglasses? she sighed, causing bubbles to pop up before her face. We're indoors...

"Hey beautiful, I was think-"

"GET. OUT. OF. MY. WAY." she seethed as she pushed past him slowly. She sighed, frustrated as she set eyes back on Kakashi who at the moment was looking very relaxed; his face buried in his book as the water rippled around his chest.

'Ha!' Sakura cheered from inside herself, 'That's what you get for being a pervert! You know were on a mission right, we need to focus!'

"Hey, without me, we wouldn't know where to go AND I found the warehouse."

'So? Kakashi could have figured out just as easy.'

Sooo, what's wrong with having a little fun?