Team Seven had just successfully completed an S-ranked mission in the Hidden Sand Village, and were just on their way back home to the Hidden Leaf Village. It was about a three day trip from the Hidden Sand to the Hidden Leaf, so of course they stopped to take breaks along the way - in Inns, hotels, and such. So now there was only another day before arriving back at home, and they were just about to rent a couple of rooms to rest in.
"We would like to rent three separate rooms please, with two beds in each one," stated Kakashi Hatake, his hand pulling out his Make Out Series novel, "We are only staying one night."
The hotel manager scanned through the guest book with an unsure expression, his eyebrows creased and his nose crinkled. "I am sorry, but we only have two rooms available. One room has a king-sized bed and the other has three separate beds. And the two rooms are luxurious, so it may cost a lot."
Kakashi sighed ungratefully to the thought of having to share a room with someone. He is not accepting a male to share the bed with him, so Yamato, Sai, and Naruto are out of the picture, which leaves those three to use the second room. Meaning, Sakura has to…
"I guess I have no choice…Okay, how much?"
"One hundred ryo," said the manager, his hand held out to retrieve the payment.
Groaning inwardly, the jounin handed the middle-aged man the money and walked up the stairwell to their bedrooms, with Yamato, Naruto, Sai, and a complaining Sakura by his side.
"Na na, Sakura-chan is sleeping with us Sai!" squealed Naruto in delight.
Sai didn't bother to respond. Kakashi was sure that the boy didn't want to be involved with the arising conflict.
"Naruto, I don't think I'll be sharing a bed with sempai, any time sooner," exhaled Yamato, his hand pressing against his forehead, "I think Sakura's going to have to handle that one."
"What?" stammered the kunoichi, her arms crossing.
"I'm not going to put up with Yamato here," coughed Kakashi, "Nor with any of the other boys. I'll have you know that I am not gay and I do not appreciate having to sleep so close to a male." He eyed Sakura as she perked her lips into a pout. "I'm not so excited about sleeping next to you, either, Sakura. So just live with it. We have an equal share of what we are all feeling about this."
"…Fine," she muttered nonchalantly, her hand pushing the bedroom door open, "But I'm keeping my distance."
. . .
Nightfall came around very quickly, sleep claiming Naruto, Sai, and Yamato. She was sure that those three were fast asleep - she could hear them snoring through the thin walls. But unfortunately, the kunoichi just couldn't sleep herself.
Her back was turned to Kakashi, who was most likely asleep, her face tucked into the soft mushy pillow. She tried many times to close her eyes and doze off, but it didn't work out. She even attempted to stare at the ceiling until she tired herself out. None of those little tactics worked, so she just lay there, thinking and wondering.
"Sakura…you're still awake, aren't you?"
She heaved a big breath. "Yes." She rubbed her eyes wearily. "I can't fall asleep for some reason, Kakashi."
…Silence…
"Well…here, let me help." Suddenly, she felt his strong, muscular arm tighten around her waist, bringing her close to his chest. His masked face dug into her bare neck and she felt his breaths bounce off of her skin. On the other hand, Sakura was frozen stiff, surprised to see that Kakashi would come to such a decision in order to help her nap. But eventually, she eased into his comfort and warmth and sighed in relief, a slight grin spreading across her face.
As if he knew what she was thinking, he whispered, "Better?"
"Better," she laughed softly, then slumbering into a deep wonderful dream.