A/N:

Hello everyone!

woohoo! We are coming up to the start of Shippuden in this chapter.

This story has been rated M for a reason - you have been warned.

Happy Reading! ^^

Chapter 11. A Wedding

Nami leaned against the bar, nursing a glass of sake in her hand as she watched the bride and groom dance their first dance. In a matter of a few months, it would seem that Konoha caught a spring wedding fever. This was the fifth wedding she was attending, and she was thoroughly enjoying the after-party. She was wearing a rose-pink dress that reached to her knees, her blonde hair was clipped with an ornamental comb to one side.

Team Gai was present at the reception, cheering for their sensei and his bride. Maito Gai married Nishino Ayumi, a civilian Konohagakure resident, a bakery owner in the old district. But she was ten years younger than him, and that fact only fueled the rumor mill. Maito Gai was thirty years old with a twenty-year-old bride. Then again, the gossiping ladies of Konoha were always prone to meddle.

"I can't believe they are married."

"She is ten years younger than him."

"I bet they are only getting married because she is pregnant."

Nami sighed at the rumors and simply turned to the barman and ordered another sake. As much as she was itching to throw a few rumor-stopping punches, she kept her cool. A pair of gossipers was not worth disrupting the beautiful reception of two people who were clearly in love. She grabbed her sake and turned around to watch the others to dance only to smile as the best man made his way towards her.

"Konbanwa Kakashi," Nami greeted as the copy-nin took a spot right next to her.

"Konbanwa," he replied, his hand slipping down to rest on her waist.

Nami smiled as she leaned a bit closer to her lover, her hand sliding up his yukata to rest on his shoulder. The copy-nin smiled and he leaned down towards her.

"I must say, you look breathtaking," he whispered into her ear.

Her cheeks flushed red. This man just simply knew how to bring out various shades of red on her face. Perhaps it was the addiction to Icha Icha series.

"Thank you, you don't look half bad yourself," she teased him.

Kakashi was about to say something when the groom himself walked over to them. Gai patted Kakashi onto the chest, gushing with happiness. Nami pulled away from the copy-nin, letting him get tackled by Gai on his own — she wasn't about to intrude on their obvious bromance.

"Kakashi my friend, my eternal rival! Thank you for standing there with me. I still can't believe I am the first to tie knot," Gai said.

"I'm truly happy for you Gai," Kakashi replied and then he ushered the happily married man back to his wife," Now go to your wife. You should focus on her."

"KAKASHI! YOU ARE MY BEST FRIEND!" Gai exclaimed and hugged the masked nin in a firm hug.

Then Gai made his way back to his wife, to dance yet another dance. Nami giggled as she looked at Kakashi, still recovering from Gai's bone-crushing hug. Kakashi looked over at her.

"What are you laughing at?"

"Nothing," Nami replied and she glanced over to the dance floor.

"Maybe Gai has the right idea… settling down … getting married," Kakashi said as he observed the people joining the happy couple on the dance floor.

"Kakashi …" Nami said softly.

Her hand gently reached for his, giving it a soft squeeze. He glanced at her and gave her a smile, hidden by his mask.

"I think I'm going to go get some air," Nami said as she let go of his hand.

"I'll come with you. Lead the way," he said.

Nami blushed as the pair of them made their way out of the reception hall. They got out and made their way into the Konoha gardens. The sun was setting, bathing the sky in the last of its light.

"There's something that's been on my mind all day," Nami said as they walked together side by side.

"Oh yeah? What's that?" he asked, his hands in his pockets.

Nami smiled and came to a stop. Kakashi halted as well and looked at her. Nami took a step closer to him and placed her hands on his mask.

"This," Nami whispered.

She gently pulled down his mask, exposing his lips to her. She pressed her lips against his, enjoying the taste of his lips. Kakashi wrapped his arms around her body, bringing their bodies closer. Nami parted her lips more, letting the tongues dance. It was a need. They really needed to get outta there. Nami felt her need for him growing, her hands traveling down his yukata.

"Gomen nasai!"

They broke their kiss and Nami shielded Kakashi's face. He quickly readjusted the mask, his hands still on the young kunoichi's waist. Nami looked over at the intruder, noticing the young pink-haired kunoichi.

"Sakura-chan, what are you doing here?" Nami asked.

"Sumimasen, Tsunade-sama sent me. She needs to speak with you as soon as possible Kakashi-sensei," Sakura said, her face red from embarrassment as she caught them in an intimate moment.

"Arigatou Sakura," Kakashi replied, his eyes remaining on Nami.

"I'll see you later," he added before he disappeared in a cloud of smoke.

Nami was at home. She wasn't in the mood to go back to the wedding reception. Her feet were hurting, as she was not used to standing in heels for a long period of time. Besides she was in desperate need of a shower as her mind was overwhelmed with everything that was going on. She climbed in and let the water pour over her. Kakashi was thinking about marriage. A fear ran through her, unsure of how she felt about it. At twenty-two, was she ready? Would he want to marry her in the future? They were in an actual relationship for two years, hell they even lived together, so the natural next step would be marriage. Perhaps she wasn't ready, not yet. And yet, they've known each other for over two decades. It was a friendship that blossomed into love.

There were too many distractions. Akatsuki and her brother's safety were the primary ones. It didn't help that she was forced from active jounin duty due to the traumatic loss of a teammate and a close friend during her last mission — the death of Mei changed something within her.

For Nami, teaching was not her forte, but she had no problem helping out Iruka at the academy when needed. Although in the past she has spent time teaching team 7 occasionally, it wasn't something she wanted to do permanently. She preferred the medical studies — saving lives gave her a new purpose. It was the best choice for her — with her perfect chakra control, it would be a waste not to pursue it. She could protect her loved ones better and that was all that mattered.

She was sitting on the edge of her bed. She was wearing only her bathrobe, gently combing through her damp hair as she contemplated her next step.

The sound of keys jingling by her front door, pulled her away from her train of thought. She put her comb aside and made her way from the bedroom towards the front door, only to see Kakashi slip out of his shoes. He was dressed in his regular black ensemble and a green flak vest. He had to have changed out of the yukata quite quickly before going to see Tsunade. It wouldn't have been appropriate to appear in front of the Hokage in a yukata — especially if she happened to summon you for a mission. And yet, she was disappointed that she lost the chance to undress him out of the yukata. He stared at her, standing there in only a bathrobe. Nami giggled, liking his reaction and she pulled him in and closed the door.

"I wasn't expecting to see you like this."

"You've seen me this way plenty of time. Besides, I just got out of the shower and I didn't feel like putting on my pyjama," Nami stated as she walked towards the living room.

"What did Godaime want with you?" Nami asked as she sat down on the couch.

"She notified me of your brother's return to the village tomorrow and instructed me to test his abilities once he arrives," he said as he followed her into the living room.

"Oh my god! Finally!" Nami smiled wide as she thought of her brother, clasping her hands happily.

He was gone for two and a half years with Jiraiya and although he wrote to her often, it wasn't enough. She missed her little brother and his ramen addiction. She was thankful to Jiraiya-ojiichan for taking on her brother as his pupil. Naruto needed to gain more control over the Kyuubi and there was no one better to aid him than their father's sensei.

"I guess I won't be able to sleep over any more hmm?" Kakashi said as he sat down next to her.

"Pfft, you live here now," Nami replied as she put her legs over his.

Kakashi smiled and gently placed his hand on her exposed thigh.

"And when Naruto finds out that I'm dating his sister?" he inquired all playful.

"Are you scared of your former student?" Nami inquired, a playful smirk appearing on her face.

"I'm just taking into consideration that after almost three years of tutelage under Jiraiya-sama, the same man who taught Minato-sensei … simply said … I might be in trouble," Kakashi said as he watched her.

"Well too bad, because I am not parting with you. You see, I have grown accustomed to waking up next to you every morning and I refuse to give that up," she teased as she crawled into his lap quickly.

She was straddling him, and he was watching her every move. Her hand reached for the zipper of his flak vest and she slowly unzipped it. As she straddled him, she pressed her naked form against his groin, her robe slightly came undone. Kakashi was already turned on by his nearly completely naked minx. Nami pushed off the flak vest off him and then pulled off his headband, revealing his Sharingan eye. She enjoyed taking her time. Kakashi fixated both eyes on her, letting her undress him as he savoured the sight before him. She then gently reached for his left hand and removed the shinobi glove from it, before setting the now bare hand on her breast. She moved to the same thing with his other hand, taking her time — teasing him, as she then moved forward to pull down his mask. She brought her lips close to his, nearly kissing him. Instead, she gave him a seductive smile. He wanted her. Then she simply slipped off him, took a step back, and she dropped the bathrobe completely. Kakashi's eyes remained on her as he reached for his kunai pouch and let it fall to the ground before he pulled off his black long sleeve shirt quickly, chucking it aside. Then he stood up and came to her, picking her up with ease. Nami wrapped her legs around him, as she held onto him. Kakashi couldn't wait any longer, he pressed his lips against hers, letting her feel his hunger for her. He carried her out of the living room and towards her bedroom, going by memory. Then again, this has been their space for the past two years— ever since they came back from their reconnaissance mission.

He brought her to the bed, gently setting her down as their kisses intensified. Their tongues danced, immerse in passion as Kakashi pressed his aching hard on against her. The presence of his pants was unwelcome. Nami enjoyed when he was in control. She enjoyed his undivided attention and gentle touch.

His hands caressed her naked thighs, savouring the touch of her skin against his fingers. He couldn't hold back anymore. He broke the kiss and straightened up, quickly undoing his pants and letting them fall down to the floor. Nami was looking at him, taking in the naked sight of him. Kakashi crawled over her, capturing her lips in another kiss. Nami let out a moan as he spread her legs a bit more. He kissed down to her neck, pressing himself against her sex. She was already ready for him. He let out a groan as he slowly pushed his length into her, burrowing his face in her neck. Nami bit her lip, enjoying his invasion. He reached down and pressed his index finger against her clit, bringing her into throes of pleasure. Nami moaned louder as he quickened his pace.

"Ahh! Ka…ka…shi!"

He groaned, loving the sound of her voice as she called out his name. He kept going, enjoying her response to his touch. She was near her release. Kakashi kept going, thrusting into her while. They were far from being done. Nami groaned louder as she reached her high, letting her nails press into his back. Kakashi let her enjoy her orgasm as he pulled out of her, still hard.

"Turn over," he whispered against her ear.

Nami focused on him and smiled. They were definitely far from being done.

A/N: Until next time. =D