Chapter 48: Where Kakashi Admits

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Kakashi watched her watch him before the kettle whistled harshly, demanding to be relieved off the hot stove. He took it off and poured the boiling liquid over two cheap green-tea bags. Wordlessly, he handed her a mug.

"I had no idea you thought that way," Kakashi admitted honestly with a frown. "I'm sorry for making you feel like that. It was entirely unintentional."

"It's fine," she said clippedly.

"It's not," Kakashi snapped, voice stiff and expression stormy. "Sakura, I would be honored if you gave me another chance."

Her smile was crooked and wobbly, but Kakashi thought it perfect.

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Word Count: 100
Posted: 10.30.2014