The two of them breathed heavily gazing into each other's eyes. Neither knew what to do next, and neither wanted to confront the tense atmosphere that surrounded them. Sapphire was pressed against Kakashi's chest, her hands tangled in his shirt their foreheads touching. The kiss was exhilarating, but only now where the consequences of it reaching her mind. The fears that she kept hidden for so long finally burst from the dam she built up, causing a single tear to drop down her cheek. Kakashi panicked at the sight not quite sure what he did to upset her so much. He reached up with his hand to wipe the offending liquid away but the sudden movement caused Sapphire to bolt out of his grip and stop at the other side of the room. He stood up after her, his arms feeling empty and cold without her warmth. Her soft voice broke the silence, the clear lack of confidence hidden within making Kakashi wince.

"I shouldn't be doing this with you."

"No you probably shouldn't."

"Then why I am doing it?"

The question hung in the air, but the man standing behind her couldn't seem to find an answer. Her thought wavered as images of Kakashi and all of the people she grew to care about laying on the floor, their bodies mangled beyond recognition. That's what he would do to them when he found her again. That man hated when something of his was taken away, and that was exactly what she was, his possession. She sighed in agitation, continuously coming up with worse and worse scenarios. She had to leave. She had grown too close to the people in the village and now they were at risk as well. Her slow journey towards her designated room was stopped when two muscled arms wrapped around her waist and captured her in a strong hold. She didn't have to turn around to know just who was behind her, especially since this situation was very familiar to her.

"No."

The single word surprised her, her eyes meeting his for the upteenth time as she twisted around in his grip to face him. His eyes held more determination and anger then she had ever seen, and it made a fearful shudder run through her body, not knowing whether it was directed at her or not. His grip became vice like almost to the point where he was hurting her. Seeing the pain on her face he released her quickly, but his hands remained on her shoulders holding her in place.

"I know you well enough to know what you're thinking. I'm not letting you go, and neither will the village, and especially Team 7. You've become like family to them."

"What kind of person leads their family to certain death? I'm putting you all in danger especially now that you know what happened and the feelings I've developed for you. The news will spread fast and it will not make him pleased. He let me run from him to his amusement, but the moment that he finds out about us that amusement will turn into fury and he will come for me. He will kill anyone in his way. I have to leave, I can't put you all at risk!"

"We won't let you fight him alone. you're safe here."

The single tear now turned into a waterfall as Sapphire let the words sink in. She wanted to leave this village so badly especially now that she was putting them all in danger, but after Kakashi's last words she knew that she wouldn't be able to bring herself to do it. For the first time in what seemed her whole life, she had a family, someone that cared for her and loved her. To a person who never experienced this before it was truly a touching thing. It seemed that Kakashi understood what was going through her mind as he brought her back into his comforting embrace, letting her cry out her emotions. They stayed that way for most of the night until Sapphire's tears went dry and she fell asleep from exhaustion, Kakashi following soon after.

The next week was tense but with each day that nothing happened, Sapphire started relaxing and slowly returning to her old self. Team 7 was ecstatic to learn about her relationship with Kakashi, constantly asking about a wedding and children. It was something that Kakashi had always wanted with her but he didn't dare to push her too far in the fear of losing her. He barely managed to persuade her to date him, and would hate himself for the rest of his life if he messed it up. There was also the lack of her emotions, making Kakashi feel like he would be taking advantage of Sapphire with her not knowing everything that happened to her. For all he knew she could hate him for letting her get taken away and he didn't want to upset her further. It was one of the reasons why he and Sapphire had not yet consumed their relationship. She admitted to him that she wasn't ready and he accepted that. He waited for so long, he could wait a little bit more.

The peace didn't last long though, not for Sapphire. It was a week after their relationship started, when she finally received the warning that she had been dreading. Sapphire and Kakashi had just returned from an exhausting training session with their team, each retiring to their own bedroom to rest. The first thing that aroused her suspicions was the window that stood slightly ajar letting in a cold breeze into the room and causing her to shiver. She was sure that the window was closed when she left the house. She was about to dismiss it as her nerves, when the unmistakable stench of fresh blood hit her nose, the metallic taste making her want to puke. Her eyes finally rested on a crimzon rose laying on her bed, like a gruesome reminder of the person she had been trying to forget for as long as she could remember. The startling white rose was now dripping with fresh, thick blood, something that couldn't have been there for longer that a couple of minutes. The implication that he was here, that he was so close to her terrified her. She was starting to think that he finally left her alone. She shouldn't have tried lying to herself. He would never stop, never.

That night was spent sleepless with fears and tears, alone in the corner of her room, while doing her best not to look at the item on her bed. It was the first time she got up earlier than Kakashi, making sure that all of her items were securely packed and the doors firmly closed. She couldn't risk Kakashi discovering the 'gift' and figuring out her plan to run. She could feel their bond growing, and that was the very reason that she had to leave. If he managed to place the rose on her bed, then it wouldn't take him long to figure out who she cared for and use them against her. Only a few of the items remained where they were. Her sword was a gift for Sasuke, as he seemed the perfect person to treat it with respect. She could see the emotional turmoil when he received it, his barrier finally breaking down causing him to pull her into a hug. The action startled her, but it also caused her more guilt. Sasuke didn't take down his defences for anyone in fear of being hurt again and that was exactly what was going to happen. Sakura received a scroll where Sapphire noted down some of her favourite and useful jutsus she came across. Sakura being the bookworm of the group appreciated the gift, although Sapphire concluded that it was mainly to impress Sasuke with her skills. Naruto was the easiest of the group to present with something. All she had to do was pay off a month worth of ramen for him, though it did deplete her pockets majorly and faith in him. He burst into tears upon hearing that she believed that he would someday become Hokage, especially since she seemed to be the only person to give him that.

She would miss these kids, even if she did know them for just a month. Kakashi was right. There was something in this village that drew people to it, and it was so hard for her to leave. She liked to fantasize that one day she might return, and that she could have a nice life among friends, but the rational part of her brain remained her the impossibility of that dream. He would always be after her, and there was nothing that she could do about it.

The goodbye she had planned out for Kakashi was very different from the gifts she had given the rest of team seven. He had spent his entire time on showing her how to care for others again, not stopping even when she screamed or rebelled. She had put him through so much, including her inability to remember him. He hid the pain well, but she could see it in his eyes every time he looked at her, almost as if his whole world was collapsing around him. Ever since they started their relationship, he became very protective of her, going as far to checking up on her every night in fear that she would disappear once again, just when he got her back. The knowledge that she was about to shatter him again almost caused her to rethink her decision, almost. She wanted to show him just how much she loved him, and that all of her feelings were real all this time.

The opportunity appeared when the two of them were resting in the living room, both of their muscles tense from an energetic training session with his students. Her hand reached up to gently trace his face through the mask before pulling it down slowly. His gray eyes opened to look at her, but quickly close again when her mouth descended onto his, the heat rapidly covering her entire body. The atmosphere grew heated as Kakashi pulled her into his lap and deepened the kiss. The passion and love hidden within almost made her faint right there. He broke the kiss to take deep breaths but didn't waste any time before going back in, trailing hot kisses down her neck while looking for her weak spot. The feeling was absolutely blissful, as he held her in such a way, her hand running through his silver hair. Soon enough the feeling wasn't enough and in an act of desperate need Kakashi pinned her to the couch beneath him, his lips hovering only inches above hers, and eyes full of deep longing and love.

"If you don't stop me now, I won't be able to hold back much longer, not in a position like this."

His heart constricted excitedly at the sight of her laying beneath him, her laboured breaths delicately tracing the contours of his face.

"Kakashi I don't want you to hold back anymore, I need you."

"Are you sure? I don't want to take advantage of you, especially since you haven't regained your memories yet."

Sapphire struggled to find a way to convey her full feeling to him without rambling. She looked up into his gentle eyes and the look of absolute hope and care gave her the exact words she was looking for. He hand reached up to cup his face, bringing it down for a slow and romantic kiss.

"I love you Kakashi, and nothing could ever change that fact."

He stiffened slightly in shock at the confession, before an ecstatic smile appeared on his lips, not waiting for her to finish talking before capturing her lips again. He had always dreamed of those words but had never expected them to come true. A part of his mind was questioning the timing, but he pushed it aside desperate to feel her love and express his own.

"And I love you more than you could imagine. You might want to take this more comfortable. I want it to be special for the both of us."

His hands slid from her waist and moved beneath her in order to pick her up, cradling her to his chest. That night was filled with passion and expressions of love in the most intimate of ways. She had given everything to him that day, and yet she was also about to take everything back. Sliding out of his warm embrace she slid out of the room and got ready for the journey ahead of her. She wanted to take the bloody rose, but instead she place it in Kakashi's room with a short letter. She was desperate to show him that this night meant more to her than anything else before, and that if she could she would have gladly stayed at his side for the rest of their lives, even if she never truly remembered everything. Placing one last kiss on his lips she slipped out into the dead of the night hoping that he could find happiness without her, he definitely deserved it. She walked on, ignoring the tears streaming down her face, leaving behind the only man she ever loved and will ever love.