Chapter 54

Disclaimer: I'm team Mystic on Pokemon Go. What about you? No Naruto, no millions. Poor AF, Ritsu.


As Koharu walked through the village, she noticed people giving her side glances.

What are they staring at? Maybe I should have taken Kakashi's extra mask…

Koharu sighed but kept walking. Just a few more minutes and I'll be there.

She tried to pick up the pace to get to her house, avoiding eye contact with everyone she passed. When she finally arrived, she breathed a sigh of relief. She fumbled with her keys and pushed her door open to see she wasn't alone.

Sitting patiently on her couch was Manami who was staring at the doorway with a disappointed but also curious look on her face.

"M-Manami? What are you doing here?" Koharu asked.

Koharu shifted uncomfortably in her spot and tried to adjust the top and pants that were still struggling to stay on her.

"We had plans today… but apparently someone's been very…" Manami paused, looking her up and down. "...busy."

When Koharu realized her mistake, she immediately started to feel guilty.

Oh no… I completely forgot we made plans. Manami rarely ever gets upset.

Koharu continued to think about what she could do to make it up to her friend, when something hit her.

What did she mean by "busy"? Does she know about…?

She shook her head, trying to get the thought out. Keeping her head down, Koharu quickly left her friend and walked up the stairs to change.

There was a tense pause before Manami followed her upstairs. She stood in the doorway to her room tapping her foot.

"Well? Do you want to explain yourself? I didn't miss out on breakfast just to get silence from you, Koharu."

Koharu looked over at her friend who was obviously furious, before opening a dresser.

"What exactly was the plan again? What should I change into?"

"Maybe clothes that are actually yours," the honey-haired girl glared back.

Koharu started coughing at the boldness and sheer audacity of her friend. She quickly grabbed whatever was on top of the drawer in her dresser to change into.

"Are you going to be like this the whole time?" Koharu sighed.

Manami stayed silent but continued glaring at her mess of a friend.

"Look Manami, I'm sorry I forgot we were doing something… I just got a little wrapped up in something."

The medic nin chuckled. "Or rather, someone."

Koharu looked up at Manami and sighed, leaning against her desk.

"If you're going to continue to assume things, we should talk."

With a dramatic sigh, Manami flung herself on her best friend's bed. "Finally!"

Slowly, Koharu made her way over to the bed and sat down. She opened her mouth, but before she could say something, Manami spoke up again.

"Start from when you and Kakashi first started dating."

The brunette's eyes grew and she whipped her head toward Manami.

"WHAT? HOW DID YOU KNOW?" she shrieked.

Manami smirked, "I just have a knack for picking up these things. Besides, you're my best friend, Koharu. Aaand it kinda helps that the clothes you were wearing smelled like his cologne."

Koharu looked down at her bed, trying to hide a smile, but Manami caught it and tackled her into a hug.

"Ahhh! I knew it! Well, start talking! I think I've waited long enough."

Koharu leaned back, trying to remember exactly how it happened in the first place.

"Well, I guess it all started when…"

The brunette recalled the events of the past few months and began explaining what happened at the hospital, the memorial stone, her birthday, and then what happened on her date last night. When she finished, Manami was beaming with pride.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ACTUALLY FOUND SOMEONE! I ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU WOULD DIE ALONE!" she yelled before tackling Koharu into another hug.

Koharu mockingly laughed at her friend and tried to squirm out of her grip. "Ha ha ha… Manami, I swear if you repeat anything I just told you to anyone..."

Manami held her hands up in surrender. "Me? Gossip? No, no way," she smirked.

Koharu raised an eyebrow toward her friend before chuckling and continuing. "Hmm….. we've been talking so much about MY relationship but you won't get off the hook that easily. Want to tell me about yours?"

The medic nin smiled widely. "I thought you'd never ask!"

Manami told Koharu about her first date with Gaara and the night of Koharu's birthday.

"And I mean… I've always had crushes and flings but… he's different, Koharu. I think I really love him," she finished.

Koharu grinned at her friend. "I can't remember the last time we were this happy."

Manami laughed. "I don't think I've ever seen you this happy… Tell Kakashi he has my blessing," she said with a wink.

The brunette rolled her eyes and pushed herself off the bed. "Come on, let's get going. I know a great place we can go for brunch."

As the two girls walked down the hallway, Manami tried to hide her dispersed giggles.

"What is so funny, Manami?"

"Oh it's nothing, Mrs. Hatake," she teased.

Koharu rolled her eyes and playfully hit Manami. They walked out the door, Koharu locking it behind them.

"Oh, and I hope you know you're paying for lunch. It's your punishment for ditching me… And besides, I bet you're pretty hungry after such a work out last night."

"S-stop thinking like that!" Koharu sprinted out the door, leaving Manami behind, dying of laughter.


A/N: "Mrs. Hatake." AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I'm fine. I'm fine. -RitsWHO? Ritsu. Sorry, that was lame.