Clearing his throat, Iruka stepped back from their embrace. If Mori wasn't feeling so down she would have chuckled at the red that coloured his cheeks and nose.
"Let's go" Mori said warmly.
Iruka nodded and led her into the crowded Konoha streets. People were out in the warm evening air, gathering groceries or having fun. Smells drifted through the air, and children laughing echoed all around them. It calmed Mori's nerves and soothed her soul. Even as a young pup Mori enjoyed children. They always wanted to pet her fur and play with her.
A hand suddenly tugged on hers, snapping Mori out of her thoughts. She blinked in surprise and looked up to see Iruka grinning at her.
"This way! I want to show you something" he said excitedly.
Mori nodded breathlessly as she watched Iruka's face almost glow in excitement. She nodded and allowed Iruka to lead her to his destination. They weaved through the crowds and soon, Iruka led her to the top of a cliff. He indicated for her to look out, and when Mori did she gasped in awe. The cliff overlooked all of Konoha. Streetlights glittered like fireflies and contrasted with the darkening sky. Stars began to glitter above, and the noises of the streets were muted. Mori couldn't tear her eyes away from the serene sight. She missed the adored look that Iruka gave her as he watched her.
If he didn't do anything he would lose his nerve.
He laid his hand gently on her shoulder, breaking Mori out of her trance. Mori blinked and her brows knitted in slight confusion as Iruka stepped closer. Her heart began to pound as his face became closer and closer. Soon, their lips were a breath apart. Something inside Mori's head screamed at her to move closer, and she compiled. Their lips touched, and a small electric shock ran through both bodies. Mori took a step closer, her mind gone blank. Her senses were swimming with Iruka's scent as it washed over her. His lips were a contradiction: hard and firm, but soft and gentle at the same time.
The two young adults molded their lips together and soon, Mori felt something slide along her bottom lip. A thrill went through her when she realized it was Iruka asking permission with his tongue. Without thinking, Mori opened her mouth in acceptance. His tongue brushed against her own, and a shiver ran down her spine. Her tongue shyly brushed against his own and Mori began to get bolder.
A small growl echoed from her chest as their tongues began battling for dominance. Iruka's hands clasped her shoulders and skimmed down to stop at her waist. Mori brought her arms up and rested them against his vest. His heart thudded strongly against her palm.
A choking feeling began to seize her chest and they broke apart, taking in gulps of air. Iruka still kept his hands on her waist as Mori gazed at his face. Night had fully come, and the sounds of Konoha crept back into their ears. Iruka let out a quiet chuckle as he leaned his forehead against hers. She closed her eyes, enjoying the feeling of his strong heart beat.
"I've been waiting to do that" Iruka breathed.
Mori blinked, shock and confusion on her face.
"Really?" Mori murmured, and Iruka nodded.
"Yeah. Since I first saw you standing in the streets of Konoha" he said, and brought his lips to hers again.
A couple hours later, Mori was padding down the street as a white wolf. Iruka and her had spent some more time together on top of the cliff before she left to wander around by herself.
She stopped at a small training ground and decided then to do some training. Nervous energy was running through her body and she had no way of getting it out. Practice dummies were placed around the training ground, and with a growl Mori went at them. Punch after punch helped to drain the energy, and after she attacked the dummies as the wolf. If she were to free her brother, she had to get stronger.
The sun was rising in the sky by the time Mori stopped. She was sitting on the grass from doing sit-ups as a bird flew across the sky. Panting hard, she blinked sweat out of her eyes and stood up. Dirt and bits of grass clung to her legs as she took a few wobbly steps in the direction of the awakening village. She took a step and grunted as her foot caught a tree root. Without thinking, she became the wolf and landed on her four paws. Mori shook out her fur and sighed.
She needed sleep.
She padded out of the small training ground and into the village, looking for a place to sleep. Konoha was beginning to wake, and people were beginning to start their day.
She continued padding down the streets as the sun rose higher. Her heart skipped a beat as the memory of Iruka's lips on her own played in her mind. Her pants became louder and deeper as a deep ache settled in her bones, and her muscles ached. Mori battled to keep her eyes open, and her head drooped low.
She padded into the forest to look for a place to sleep, and following her nose Mori found a small nook in a hollowed-out tree. She squeezed her white body through until she got comfortable. Settling down, she sighed and closed her eyes.
'Am I putting Iruka in danger by being with him?' Mori thought before sleep completely consumed her.
