The next morning was more than just awkward.

We, that means all the boys and all of the girls, sat around the table and ate breakfast.

It was weird because I knew that Shikamaru knew now of Sasuke's feelings, if you could call it that. He probably already talked to Ino about it because even she did not say a single word.

Karin, who just got dumped last night, had deep dark circles under her eyes. She placed herself between Naruto and Kiba. Both of them did not enjoy that obviously as none of them spoke or asked her why she was not sitting next to her boyfriend. It seems she hasn't told anyone about it yet.

Sometimes I catched Naruto glancing at her in disgust, it was clear to see that he wanted to satisfy his curiosity but his reluctance towards her restrained himself from doing so.

Neji and Hinata were always quiet characters. But they all could feel that something was off.

Sasuke... well, he acted even more weird than any other. He was the first one to get angry at anyone if they played with their phones while eating together and now here he was, not even sitting straight on his chair, playing candy crush.

Under these circumstances my hunger washed away quickly.

"Just what do you think you're doing?", Karin angrily put her fork aside and hissed at Sasuke.

Naruto chocked a little on his coffee and Hinata had to slap his back. Kiba looked down at his plate, Neji folded his hands as if he wanted to ask just the same question.

"Sasuke!", she growled, seeing he did not react. He looked at her, not putting his phone away. "Hm?"

"Don't you fucking HM ME!", her voice broke from a little cry to a big yell. "I knew you were an asshole but breaking up with me by text is really low even for you! I always thought that you would have enough balls to talk to me why you wanted to break up! I wake up in the middle of the night when you sneak into our bed and when I looked at my phone to check the time I see that text!".

Oh dear lord, I wanted to get away. I wish it was monday so that I could excuse myself and go to work. I felt my face turn white as paper, being scared to feel her wrath.

Everyone, except for Sasuke, was perplex.

Sasuke stared at Karin and was about answer but Naruto interrupted him.

"YES! FINALLY! I thought you'd never do that! Why didn't you tell me?", he got up so fast that his chair fell behind him and he pushed his fists in the air.

Without reacting to him, Sasuke slowly got up and closed his eyes. While doing a little dance and whooping and making sounds Naruto missed the moment Sasuke asked Karin to talk elsewhere about it. They left the room and as soon as the door closed all started to talk.

"What?"

"Why?"

"Finally"

"Hey Sakura.", Ino said in a high pitched voice. My eyes widened. Oh no! She's going to spill everything!

I did not answer, my voice would crack I was sure of that.

"I wanted to go for a little run after breakfast, wanna join?", her question left no place to be declined. I nodded. Hinata invited herself in and Tenten who's brain was working quickly understood what was going on.

"I'll come, too.", she said to me. Ino ordered me to get dressed now and I got up and left. I was just glad to leave this room.

It was about 30 minutes later, we all run for a little while and Ino stopped us, her face red and catching her breath again.

"Spill it all. Now.". My heart jumped but I did not know what to say, so I told the truth. It was already hard enough for me to keep all the lies about my past.

I told them everything. I couldn't keep it to myself anymore, my feelings were all out of place. Hinata already knew that I had a thing for the black haired guy.

Ino knew probably also a little as she did not seem very suprised. Not even Tenten was suprised.

"Well, to be honest with you, I already had a bet with Neji going on how long you were able to resist him.", she shrugged. I looked at her dumbfounded and she smiled.

"Man, this sexual feeling was all over the place when you were both in the same room. Don't look at me like that. Your body told us all already, but why didn't you tell us? Maybe we could've helped you?"

Hinata also smiled and nodded "I think Naruto would like to know that Sasuke finally found someone who he was really interested in.", she said balantly without stuttering once. I shook my head sadly and told them that Naruto made Sasuke promise him to not date me.

Well, it was not that bad, huh? I thought they would rip our head off. I like these girls.

We stood there for minutes and talked about my situation. All of them agreed that they would love the thought of me and Sasuke being together.

We laughed and my heart felt so light. Thank god for these girls. Our chat was just so easy. We laughed even more when Hinata told us that she was about to do the same dance as Naruto when she heard the news.

"Why did you even want to run, Ino? You hate running?", Tenten asked deciding to change the topic.

"I didn't know how to get Sakura away from the boys and I know Karin hates running, too. That's why.", she smiled as if she discovered a new continent.

We decided to run for a little while and return home.

When we got back Ino wanted to make us a green smoothie so we went to the kitchen. Naturally looking around my glance fell into the living room.

There he was.

There was Sasuke sitting on the couch with Karin on his bloody lap.

Kissing wildly.

My mind went blank and I looked back at the girls who were also watching the living room with their mouths wide open.

"Oh hey girls! All-Clear, that was just a mistake! Sasuke was a little drunk and had a bad dream. When he woke up he thought I cheated on him, thats why he wrote the text. Ha-Ha, right?"

Tenten was the first to react.

"Oh, how good for you!". She closed the door with a "have fun" and turned around, looking with pity in her eyes at me. I gave out a small smile which said it's okay.

Ino fumed a little and the others tried to distract me. My mind was still blank. I honestly thought that he would not change his mind again. He seemed angry to not be able to tell anyone about us, was it just that he could brag about it like a trophy? Thousand thoughts run wild.

Don't mind him. Everything happens for a reason. We will find someone with honest interest. My inner was cheering me up and with that I closed the chapter 'Sasuke' forever.

My heart broke but I didn't want to show the girls any tears. Instead I smiled.

I took a big gulp of the green smoothie which tasted just as bitter as my feeling for Sasuke now.


Days passed.

Weeks passed.

3 months passed.

I did not feel a single thing anymore for him. It was not even that hard for me. Sure, there were times when I thought what could have been but all in all, I was better off without him. I felt betrayed without being in a relationship. I shouldn't have let myself slip into this, I could not even be mad at him as I have hoped for something with someone without really knowing him.

He never once asked me anything anymore, ignored me on every occasion and I was very fine with it. With that we did not even had the chance to argue anymore.

I had other things to deal with. My new job was great and my boss was so pleased with my work that I even got a raise.

In the meantime I found out that the apartments were even more expensive than I thought.

I would like to have an apartment which I wouldn't have to share and without being scared of neighbors. I talked to Naruto about it and explained why I wanted to stay a little while longer in the pool house.

He looked at me in disbelief and said „I thought you had already thrown off the idea of moving out? I'd like you to stay for as long as you want. You can even bring friends or a boyfriend if that's the reason you want to move out.", he pouted.

We sat on our typical spots at the kitchen table.

I laughed. „A boyfriend? Why'd you think it would be that?", I asked looking a little irritated.

Naruto drew circles on the table with his head resting on the other hand and looked at the ceiling.

„Um.."

Now I was really curious. His face started to sweat as he did not know what to say.

In this moment Sasuke walked in with Karin. I nodded as there was no need to be unrespectful towards her and looked back at my blonde cousin.

„Spit it out, knucklehead.", why did he act so strange?

„Maybe we should talk about it later?", his blue eyes following the two walking away.

„Maybe you could tell me now? I need to go the bus station soon.", I laughed. Just because Sasuke and Karin were in the living room, playing with their phones I would not stop talking.

„It seems your getting very friendly with kkshi...", he mumbled into his fist.

„Sorry? Speak louder, please?".

„Kakshi", he whispered a little harsh.

„Naruto seriously. I can't hear you, speak louder.", I even came closer in case he would whisper again.

„Kakashi! For goodness sake, Sakura.", he sweatdropped. „There. Now you made me say it.", he pouted. "I have seen the way you two act together. You're like a puzzle which fits perfectly. That twinkle in your eyes when you...", he rambled.

I didn't count but I think a few seconds passed.

„What?", I whispered now not wanting to talk about it while there were two of my least favorite person in the next room.

„It's okay Sakura-Chan! I'm okay with it as long as it's okay for you. He is quite old but...", he looked at me as if I was his daughter.

„Shhh! He's 31! He's not old!?", I whispered hoping no one would hear us.

He looked at me as if he heard a secret.

WHAT? 31! He looks like he's 51! His grey hair.."

„It's his natural color.", I deadpanned.

„Ahh! I can promise you that he will be a loyal partner, Sakura-Chan. I can see the way he looks at you with his one eye..."

„Oh God!", I whispered to myself. „He has got two eyes, but the one he covers has a scar."

„And I see that you have already got to know each other a lot! That's awesome! Just think about those little sweet Hatake kids why your beauty and my character! They would surely have a lot in common with their great uncle Naruto!", he slammed his fist on the table, his grin was big. I heard something shuffle in the background but was too concentrated on Naruto's talking,

„I honestly don't know what to say, Naruto?"

„You don't have to say anything dearest cousin! I'd be glad to have Kakashi in my family! Believe it!"

„What!", Naruto's head shot up and I turned around.

„What do you mean Kakashi in my family?", black eyes bored into mine with disgust. I turned around again to face Naruto and told him to back off.

„Naruto is having daydreams. I have to get ready now, so that I will be on time to work with my co worker.", I hissed through my teeth.

I heard Naruto discussing with Sasuke but I walked into the garden and passed the pool rolling my eyes at it. Of course it was still not done.

My cheeks felt warm and I sighed while closing the door behind me. I shook my head and with that the thought of me and Kakashi left.


Time flew by and I walked into our ‚office' as I liked to call it. Kakashi was not there yet, but I got used to him coming late. He made up for it everytime. Sometimes he got us little cakes or even brought coffee just the way I liked it.

The door opened and someone held a brown bag through the gap.

„Sorry, I'm late. But I brought us something to eat while we have to work our asses off so that others don't have to. Can I come in?".

I felt so much fun already and laughed walking towards the door.

„Depends on what's in that bag!", I said and sniffed at it loudly.

„Burgers, fries and cokes!", he answered.

I opened the door. „I accept that apology, come in!".

Kakashi was always thoughtful when he brought something. There was never something that I didn't like.

He walked in and placed the bag and the two Cokes on the piano.

„But first we have to work to deserve that", I pointed towards it.

„As you command, Master Haruno.", he saluted with two fingers and walked towards a cupboard and took out the songs which we had written down already.

„The big boss called me this morning. We must get prepared. Naruto and the boys have to come tomorrow evening to decide if they want to record the songs which we wrote.".

I accepted this challenge. I'd show them how much love, power and energy we have put in those songs. I was proud of them.

„I really like that fire in your eyes, Sakura-chan! Well blow them away. Let's call that old man Gai and his apprentice Lee. We'll need a little help with those DJ Sounds as you called them.", he snickered.

„Don't make fun of me!", I scolded him but laughed at the same time. With Kakashi by my side I haven't had a single care in the world. Everything was just so easy with him.

My heart fluttered as he came closer and handed me some of those papers. Kakashi was quite tall and for all that I know very athletically trained. Today he wore a dark red shirt which suited him very well.

"Don't you look handsome today, Mr Hatake.".

"Argh, you know, there was this friend of mine who pestered me the whole time to wear colours. Black and grey suit you, but I bet some colours wouldn't hurt". he mimicked me.

Crossing my arms I answered "Oh that must be a very good friend if she takes care of you like that. I would listend to her more often.", I couldn't hold back my smile anymore.

He turned around and looked me. "You're right. I would not want to lose her. She's just everything that I was looking for. Smart, creative and very beautiful."

"Oh gosh, stop it, Kakashi!", I put my hands on my cheeks feeling the warmth in them already. "Don't be so nice, Naruto already thought we'd have something going on.", I walked towards the piano and sat on top of it.

I heard him laughing and coming to me. "Well, that's comprehensable. You are beautiful to look at.". He sat on the piano chair and I spun myself to look at him, my legs crossing native style and rolled my eyes at him. That was kind of our typical way to sit while working.

"Thank you Kakashi-kun, but now you should really stop with your compliments before I fall for you and your beautiful soul.", I grinned cheesily.

Opening the piano's keys he played a little "Would that be bad?", his perfect shaped brow wiggled making me laugh again.

Without answering his questions I decided we should stop there. My belly felt all tickly and my hands startet to sweat, knowing this was counted as flirting.

"I think we should only let them hear special pieces of the songs we wrote, hmmm. The highlights I think. You know? We would sit here for days or weeks if we played them all in full length as some have some parts where they should only dance.", I clicked the ball pen multiple times.

Kakashi took the pen and gave me a pencil. "If you don't want to hear compliments, then take my critics. Stop clicking that damn pen!", he laughed.

Saying sorry I remembered him telling me that more than just once.

Working hard until we were convinced everything was perfect Gai and Lee joined us to talk about where to place the DJ desk and they even got us to dance with them to the rhytms we produced.

It was really late when I got home.

I had to get to work tomorrow morning early again, as we still had little things which needed some edit. After Gai and Lee showed us the moves the boys had to learn which were in sync to our songs we decided to call it a night. We all anticipated the best from each other.

I lay in my bed looking out of the big pool house windows and watched the moon. It reminded me that I nearly drowned here. It reminded me of Sasuke saving my life. Twice.

My heart ached a little and I turned around, snuggling into my blanket. A tear startet to form but I wiped it away quickly before it could fall.

It was hard for me to accept the fact that Sasuke just played me. He played me well. Just like Dean did.

Since the night on the club's rooftop where Dean drugged me I haven't heard anything from him, no text, nothing. I lightly touched the place where the puncture was and sighed. Thank god that he's not around anymore.

Morning came quicker than I thought and I decided to look extra fine today. While shaving my legs in the shower and humming the songs we wrote I decided to wear a tight blue stretch dress and one of the most invisible thongs I had. Choosing one of few push up bras I had I knew that this outfit would look mighty fine with a short sleeved black blazer.

My pink hair was easy to handle. I casually made a messy bun so that I wouldn't look like I tried too hard.

I looked everywhere for my black heels. Where did I put them?

"Argh!"

Just take the other black heels, no one will even notice the difference. You have been looking for them for ages now.

I shrugged and did what inner told me to.

It was early and everyone was asleep, except for Akamaru who ran wild trying to catch some birds. After patting him I made my way.

Of course I would be the first one to arrive but after a short time the door opened and the smell of fresh coffee reached my nose. Inhaling deeply I watched as Kakashi walked in and closed the door loud by kicking it.

"Good morning, my beautiful sunshine! Lordy! Sakura-chan you dressed up so nicely for me!", always being in a good mood that man.

I shrugged.

"Actually I dressed up for Gai."

He deadpanned and there was literally a sweat drop on his forehead.

"But I can see that you dressed up too young man. Also for Gai?", I teased.

"Nah, for you of course. Heres your big cappuccino with two sugar and full milk.".

We sat down, drinking and talking about what we could change or keep or whatever. I felt happy with Kakashi and slowly I realised why.

Maybe Naruto already saw it and I didn't because I didn't want to let myself into this again?

He talked and all I could think about was how soft his skin looked. Did he even need to shave? The dark blue longsleeved shirt was folded into his armpits casually. The last buttons open so that I wondered what it would look like down there.

"Sakura?"

"Hm?", he catched me having a daydream about him and I felt heat rising into my cheek. "Sorry, I was thinking about," I couldn't even think of an excuse.

"Ah, I like it when you observe me like a ninja.", he relaxed and leaned against his chair with a smug look on his face.

"Kakashi, can I ask you something?"

"I'm 31."

"I know that, I wanted to ask you something else. But it's okay if you don't want to answer if you're uncomfortable with it."

"How could I say no to you. Shoot."

I took a deep breath.

"Why are you masking your eye? It can't be just because of a scar?", this question burned inside of me for months now. I felt quite bad for asking but I thought of us as friends and friends tell each other everything, right?

His eye lost it's twinkle. Fuck. Just what did you do? My Inner slapped her forehead.

"I'll answer you if you'll answer my question.", he replied dryly and I nodded.

Closing his eyes... well, one of them at least, he slowly pulled his head band away and a single slim line was to be seen.

As he pulled it away completely I saw that the scar went upright just through the middle of his closed eye. It wasn't that bad until I saw how he slowly opened his eyes.

The scarred eye had a fire red iris. Not wanting him to think that I was scared or disgusted I tried to keep a straight face.

I saw that there was fear in his eyes. What could be he afraid of?

„Kakashi...", I whispered. „How did that happen?"

„It happened a couple of years ago. I was working late and when I walked to the bus station I heard a woman scream. I decided to check the situation and saw that she was being molested and when I interfered", he sighed and looked at me. His red iris hypnotizing me.

„He pulled out a knife and attacked me. I dodged but he..", he paused taking a deep breath. "I've never felt such pain before. When I looked back at my hands they were full of blood and my eye was on fire. He ran away and the woman called the emergency.".

Perplex I thought of saying something, but what do you say in this kind of situation?

„The blade was poisoned. Can't really remember what kind of poison it was, but it seemed that I was allergic to it as my eye reacted by mixing the poison with my blood. Then my iris changed due of the red color. The doctor said it was a phenomenon he's never seen before and they weren't able to do much. I can still see with it but when it's very bright it hurts. It is easier to disguise it than explaining everyone what has happened.". His soft tone broke my heart.

So that's what you get for trying to rescue someone in need? I felt the need to say something but no words would make it better.

My body reacted on my own.

I got a little closer and cupped his cheek, slowly caressing his scar.

Tugging his cheek a little so that he would come closer, he closed his eyes out of... embarrassment?

I placed a gentle kiss on his closed, scarred eye. If I could, I would take all the pain he's ever felt before away. He did not deserve that.

Naruto was right. Kakashi had a great personality and was kind. Bad things like these shouldn't happen to good people.

Time seemed to stop here.

Kakashi seemed surprised. He slowly looked up again and let out a little laugh.

„So the beast did not scare or disgust you?"

„You're not a beast, Kakashi-kun. You look beautiful from the inside and the outside. Nothing would scare me away from you.", my hand was still on his cheek, my thumb gently following the scar.

His face came closer and the smell of fresh washed clothes reached my nose. Our eyes closed. When the tips of our noses touched it send electric feelings down my spine, making my heart race.

Our lips parted and...

„SakurAAHHH!", someone yelled in surprise. I nearly fell from my chair and Kakashi turned around quickly and put his head band on again.

„I AM OH GOD, DID WE..."

„Why are you yelling, dobe. What..", the door opened wider.

There stood my blonde cousin, a brat and the other boys followed wondering loudly what was going on.

„Oh hey Naruto!", I quickly responded, my heart now racing at the fact of nearly kissing Kakashi and now even more because Naruto has seen it.

„I thought that you'd come tonight? It's just 1 o' clock? Come in take a seat! Gai and Lee will be here too in a few minutes. Do you guys want coffee? I could go and get some?", I rambled hoping he would forget what he saw.

„Nooo, I don't want coffee I want to know what was going on here!", he crossed his arms behind his head, his eyes telling me oh, I just know what that was. But I want you to tell me first hand!

The boys just stood there looking at Naruto, me and Kakashi.

I felt cornered.

Oh, oh.

Is Sakura finally moving on? What about the rule of no affairs with co workers? Should she risk it and find the love of her life or should she throw the feelings off so that she can keep her job?

Maybe they could keep it a secret, but now that Naruto knew it was just a matter of time for the world to find out.

What would you do? Listen to your heart or your head?

Hopefully Sasuke will now see what he has lost.

Be excited for the next chapter. It will reveal more secrets and it will be more difficult to explain everything for our favorite pinkette.

Love x