Author's Note: Hello! Anyways, I made this chapter since people started reviewing this story again. (To be totally, honest, I was about to cry in happiness. No joke. Because I was about to give up and just delete this story.) So, there more development with Kakashi and Sumire, so...yeah.

Disclaimer: I, KawaiiTenshiCeres, does not own Hatenai Sora by Arashi or Naruto/Naruto:Shippuden. I only own the various OCs that appear in the story such as Koyama Sumire.

Hatenai Sora
もっと強く/ Motto Tsuyoku

"...I love you."

Sumire couldn't help, but to go crazy over this little thing. She had to erase it from her mind if she was going to ever go home in peace. Approaching the cold atmosphere of the Land of Frost, Yukiko nodded to the both of them, as they were slowly approaching the gate. It was already early morning, and yet everyone seemed cheerful except for Sumire. She had literally lost sleep over her small love confession in front of her senpai, and she had to keep this under wraps.

"Well then! Here we are!" Yukiko said. "It's been fun." she smiled. "Especially since I got to know you, Kakashi-kun."

This flirtatious attitude of Yukiko's was slightly getting on the kunoichi's nerves...Though, she kept a small smile upon her face. She had to ignore Yukiko being super clingy during the whole time...Despite the fact that their client was showing her love to him...Something Sumire couldn't do.

"It's been a nice trip coming here." Kakashi smiled.

A huge smile formed on Yukiko's face, as she nodded. "Why don't you two stay the night here? You seemed pretty tired!" she chirped.

"Ah! Yukiko-san." Sumire interrupted. "I'm going to decline that offer! I know it's selfish, but I really need to go back to my daughter." she said clapping her hands in front of her face.

"We're really sorry for declining the offer." Kakashi smiled. "We also have to do another mission as soon as we get back."

The disappointed look on their client's face immediately shocked the two of them. A nervous look formed on Sumire's face, as she tried to formulate the words to at least say something reassuring to Yukiko.

"You can visit any time! I'm pretty sure, Momoko will like you." Sumire spoke up. "A-And! Why don't you and Senpai talk for a moment? I need to get water."

Sumire quickly walked away, trying to cool her head. Obviously, she needed time to think. If Yukiko confessed to Kakashi, then she needed to avoid watching that whole scene. It would quickly crush her heart into millions of pieces. For now, she needed to focus. Before she could take a step forward, Sumire's body was pulled back, noticing Kakashi pulling her away. Raising an eyebrow, Sumire looked at her Senpai oddly.

"Senpai..?" she questioned.

"We need to go." he stated, glancing back at her. "You...don't want to be here, don't you?"

"Wait, Kakashi-san!"

They were immediately on the road heading back to Konoha. Compared to earlier, the trip back was going to be quite faster than usual, though, they were going to stay at an Inn for the night and head out at dawn. It was clear there was some distance between them. Her eyes looked at him quietly. This was like before. This was like when she first met him. All she could remember was walking behind him, protesting about being assigned with weird men...Though, this time is different.

Kakashi stopped in his place to turn and look back at her. "Is something the matter?"

"Nothing!" she retorted, jabbing him in the arm as she strided past him.

Her wrist was quickly snatched back, forcing Sumire to look back at the silver-haired Jounin. His hand slowly moved down from her wrist into her hand, lacing his fingers with hers. A small smile formed on his face, forcing Sumire to feel her face turning several shades of red. It was already obvious that she never have experience with guys like this. She never held another guy's hand, nor did anything romantic for that matter...

"...What? It's only skinship." Kakashi said, glancing down at her. "Besides, we both have mutual feelings for each other, so it's perfectly fine." he smiled.

Stopping in her place, Sumire batted her eyes in total shock. "W-w-wait, what?" she studdered.

He simply ignored her questions. It was simply because he wanted to save all the hotseat questions until later when they arrive at some Inn. Though, for as long as he knew her, he never saw this shy, meek side of Sumire, like he did right now. Frankly, it was cute to him, especially, since he knew she never shown this side to his rival at all, despite the fact she told the world that she loves Gai.

"Momoko knows. Just ask her..." Kakashi said. "Though, for now, it's probably the only time we can hold hands in public."

Pressing her head against his arm, the kunoichi simply let out a sigh. "Stupid. I don't want to hold hands..." she grumbled. "...I...want to walk besides you...I just want...to be by your side."

Her eyes noticed his softened gaze. His gloved hand, gently touched her cheek. She watched Kakashi's face, slowly get closer to hers, simply urging her to rip off his mask and get a kiss...Sumire pressed her back against the tree. She felt his arm around her waist, while her hands slowly moved up to his face. She slowly pulled down his dark mask, revealing the face that made her heart beat faster. The kunoichi felt his lips against hers...Which made her want more.

She felt him breaking the kiss, and noticed Kakashi looking at her quietly. "Let's go." he said.

A bright smile formed on Sumire's face, lightly nodding to him...

Back in Konoha, Momoko was laying on Sumire's bed, staring at the ceiling with a blank look on her face. Just one more day...And she could see her mother again...She was fine sleeping next to her grandmother, but she missed her mother reading her Kimi wa Petto before bed..

"Wait! What do you mean, Naoki-kun?" Kaori shouted.

The child perked up, quickly rushing over and hiding nearby. She saw her grandmother, Kaori, apparently arguing with her husband about something. Naoki was sitting, drinking tea, while an infuriated look was upon his face. By the looks of things, they were talking about something that quickly sparked the anger of the woman. She was on the verge of breaking the table, while her husband simply let out a sigh.

"Out of all times, Sumire just had to meet that bastard, Iwao." Naoki cussed. "I swear...Maybe we shouldn't stay here anymore. We need to deal with my family."

"Wait...We're going to leave Konoha? What about Sumire? What about her relationship with-"

"Tch. She's heir to a clan that needs to be focused on. We need her to focus on the things at hand. If she's in love with that man, we have no choice, but to arrange a marriage with her and a different man. Because, she doesn't need love to accomplish something like this."

"What are you saying?" Kaori questioned. "We can't go back there! Remember what happened there? Do you really want to bring your daughter back to the place that nearly got her killed?"

"We have no choice..." Naoki muttered.

"We're bringing Sumire and Momoko to Kumogakure. For good."