-A/N : Yoooo everyone how has it been since...erm...yesterday ? ^^
Chapters 3 and 4 arrive almost at the same time, seems like I got inspired
recently lol.
Please, please, pleaaaaaaaaaaaaase read and review!
Now on with chapter 4, enjoy!
-Disclaimer: As always don't own, never will, and love it the way it is (
-[ Thoughts]
Chapter 4: Friends ?
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"hah...hah...hah..."
"Are you tired already? You won't become any stronger if you start complaining about little training like that."
She was panting heavily. "I'm not...complaining about...anything."
"Then stop acting like you've been doing non-stop training for hours."
"But that's...EXACTLY... what we've been ...doing." She wiped the sweat that convered her forehead away with the back of her hand and added: "For 5 days."
"Are you not happy with that?" Kakashi said, smirking. "You should be thankful that I was willing to help you."
"I thought you were doing this not to get bored during your 'forced break'. "
"True. Anyway we don't know when that 'forced break' will be over so we should just train as much as we can until then."
"Yes...that is...if I don't die from exhaustion before."
"You're the one who said you wanted to become strong." Kakashi looked at the girl facing him. She really seemed exhausted but she still tried her best not to fall to her knees. He had to admit he had been quite impressed by how fast she was improving, although, of course, she was still far from his standard. [ We've been training like this for 5 days, and I know she was training by herself before that...even though I said she was no match to me, I must admit she's been improving surprisingly fast...this is kinda entertaining.]
He took out of his daydreaming. "I guess we can have some rest for a while."
"Ah. Thanks!"
Sanae sat by a big tree where her things were gathered. She took a water bottle out of her backpack and swallowed the whole liquid in what seemed to be a single gulp. She then leaned against the trunk, trying to get her breathing back to a normal rythm. Kakashi lay on a low branch, resting his head on his hands and closing his eyes, enjoying this silent moment. Until she spoke up.
"Ne, Kakashi-kun."
He groaled. They had spent 5 days together excepted for night-time when they both returned their own home, so he had got used to her constant need to speak.
"What do you want?"
"Do you think I've imrpoved a little?"
"Not really." He hadn't meant to lie, but he feared she would slacken if he had told her what he really thought. On the other hand, he didn't want to discourage her. So he quickly added: "I mean, you're still no match to me, and you're far to be, but I guess it goes better."
Her face lightened up. "Aaaaaaaaaah! Arigato!" She said grinning.
"You sure are an optimistic one."
"I know, but I'd rather take it as a quality. Since I'm not really strong yet, if I didn't have optimism, I wouldn't have nothing left."
"That's right."
"You didn't have to agree." She pouted.
"..."
"...Kakashi-kun?"
He didn't say anything. She took it as an invitation to go on. "Do you know when your sensei will come and get you?"
"I already told you it could happen anytime. That's why we have to work even harder."
"I know..."
"What?" he said in a bored voice.
"Nothing..."
"Stop doing that."
"Ano...you know, when we first met, I thought you were just some stubborn brat who acted like he was superior to everyone else, and actually you really pissed me with your lecturing and your manners."
"That's always so nice to hear." he said in an ironical tone of voice.
"But, your words really helped me realizing what I really wanted, I think this was what I needed to hear, and I wanted to thank you for that."
"Tch." Even though he tried to fight it he couldn't help but blush a little.
"I'm really glad we made it until now and I really enjoy being you afterall, Kakashi-kun."
His cheeks turned a deeper shade of red and he grunted. "You really speak too much and say weird stuff. And also, drop the 'kun'. It annoys me."
"What? What else would you want me to call you?" she said, sounding surprised.
"Let me see...kakkoi-Kakashi sounds good."
She burst out laughing. "Haha! Is that why you're wearing this weird mask?? To make yourself look cool? I'm sorry to tell you this but the truth is with your eyes you look more like a landed fish!" She said that wiping the tears forming at the corner of her eyes. She couldn't stop laughing.
"You sure have some guts to dare speak to me this way."
"And I can do better! If you don't want me to call you Kakashi-kun, then I guess I have no choice but calling you Kakashi-CHAN. What do you think? Doesn't it sound GREAT???!!! Ne, Kachaaaaaaaaaaaaaa~n!!! " And then she burst out laughing again.
"Hey!!!" He stood straight on the branch he was laying on seconds before. "Watch your language when you're adressing me!!!!" [But...I guess I deserved this.]
Sanae knew by now that he wasn't really threatening her, but she didn't want to risk making the boy angry, so she tried and forced herself stop laughing. "I never would've thought chatting with you could be that funny! You may sound strict but you can't really hide your nice side, ne Kachan? "
[I swear I'm gonna get the hell outta you for this.] "And you may sound confident but you're nothing but a crybaby. Don't act like you knew everything, you shouldn't judge poeple you don't even know."
"This goes for you as well. I am NOT a crybaby, not even a weakling and certainly not a coward!!!" she said standing up and clenching her fists. She pointed at him. "And if YOU want to pick a fight with me, I'll show you what I'm worth!!!!"
Kakashi said nothing. He jumped off of the branch he was standing on, landing right in front of her. He gave her a look that could have made her heart stop if she hadn't been boiling with anger. But she still was shaking. [Don't show him you're afraid! Don't, or else everything you just said will be nothing but bullshit. But...I actually AM afraid.] "Wha-what's with this look?" she managed to stutter.
He still said nothing, slowly leaning over her until reaching her ear, and said almost in a whisper:
"Now,now...who's the stubborn brat?"
She stopped shaking, eyes wide open. She had expected him to threaten her or even punch her, but not that. Kakashi turned his back on her.
"Well I guess training is over for today."
She watched him leave, still shocked by what had just happened. [I have to say something...anything! ]
"Acting like that won't help you make any friend you know!" she shouted to him.
He didn't even face her. "I never said I wanted to make friends with anyone, especially not with you. I'm perfectly fine by myself."
As she was left alone where she stood, tears began forming at the corner of her eyes. [ Don't cry Sanae. You have nothing to cry about! Don't you DARE cry! ] She sniffed and picked her backpack up, resigned to head back home. She took a few steps forward ans dropped the bag, falling to her knees. She covered her face with her hands and allowed the tears to fall freely.
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"Oka-san! I'm home! Oka-san?"
Kakashi slipped his head by the kitchen door, waiting for a reply, but the room was drown in silence, just like the whole house was. [Maybe she went shopping.] He was about to leave when something on the table caught his eyes. [ A note?] He picked the piece of paper and read it.
'Kakashi dear, I'm so sorry I have to leave you now but Hokage-sama just assigned me on a very important mission and as an ANBU member I just couldn't decline it. I would have loved to spend more time with you since you're having a break, but I'm so glad you made a friend! I can't wait to meet her! Listen dear, although I doubt I'll make it in time to see you before you take the chuunin exam, I want you to be sure I constantly think of you, and I'll be praying for everything to go well. I know you'll try your best, and anything should happen, I really am proud of you my son, and always be. Please take good care of yourself and don't be too harsh on your poor little girlfriend!
With all my love, Oka-san.'
Kakashi seemed to show no expression while he was reading the note. "Tch. Baka." He carefully folded the piece of paper and put it in his pocket. [Oka-san...]
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He was walking through the forest. [ Finally I find myself coming back here. What the hell am I doing?] He reminded the words written by his mother's hand. 'I'm so glad you made a friend! I can't wait to meet her!' [That's not what you think oka-san. We're not like that.] 'Please don't be too harsh on your poor little girlfriend!' [Why is she always like that? She better be back safe.]
He finally arrived at his training spot and stopped. [I really wonder what I'm expecting by coming back here...] That's when he saw her. She seemed to be aiming at small targets with her kunais and shurikens. [ I didn't think she would still be here...well maybe I did somehow.] He walked towards her as she proceeded to pick her weapons.
"Yo."
She didn't answer.
He went on: "I thought you'd have headed back home by now."
"Then you were mistaken." She said, turning her back on him.
He stepped closer but she didn't move.
"What is it? Did you come back to finish me off? You thought I'd be crying didn't you?"
"I don't know...maybe."
"The truth is, I was." She turned to face him. "But I'm not anymore."
"Listen. I think we both behaved the wrong way..."
She narrowed her eyes.
"...especially me." He added.
He went on. " If we're going to spend much of our time together, it'd better not be ignoring or trying to kill each other, so if you think you won't manage standing me, it would be best to stop here."
"I agree." She stated.
[So that's the way it is.] Kakashi thought.
"I'm sorry for what happened earlier."
The silver-haired genin looked surprised. "What? "
"I tried to pick a fight with you and there was absolutely no reason for it. You gave me your help and I kept annoying you. With Akane-chan, you're the only one who won't push me away, but I still keep making you angry. Gomenasai. I'd understand if you wouldn't talk to me anymore."
"Baka. What are you talking about? Why do you think I came all the way back here?"
She could say he was smiling under his mask. [ I knew he was really kind after all.] " You hungry?"
"What?" He still didn't understand how she kept changing the subjects like she did.
She smiled widely at him. "Well I am."
"And...?"
"What's with that? You treat me to ramen of course!"
"What? But why me? I have nothing to do with you being hungry!"
"Just because! They make wonderful ramen with enormous beef balls in it at Ichiraku, did you ever taste it? I'm sure you've never been there with a friend before."
"I don't have time for that."
"Yeah,yeah, you only say that because you don't know how it feels! Eating ramen with people you enjoy being with is the best thing in the world!"
"You sure are easily satisfied."
"Wait for me, I'll just collect my things and then we can go eat until we're aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall full!!!" she said putting her arms forward and drawing an imaginary round and huge belly with her hands.
"Hey! I'll only treat you for one bowl! And a small one! If you're not satisfied with that you'll have to manage yourself!"
"Naniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii? Such a stingy guy!" she said in a low voice.
"What did you say?" He narrowed his eyes.
"Nothing." She stuck her tongue out at him.
"Tch." Although he acted indifferent, he actually was enjoying himself. "Hurry or I'll leave you behind."
"Hai,hai!" she said running towards him. "Ne, Kachan, we're friends now right?"
He turned his gaze to avoid hers. "Tch. Call it the way you want...matte! I told you not to call me that, didn't I????"
She didn't answer and ran past him, laughing.
"Heeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!"
-tbc-
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A/N: Hey minna it's me again. I know some people may find it annoying that the storyline develops slowly but in my mind developping a relationship takes time, and I wanted to describe it as much as I could. Kakashi and Sanae will have to learn to know and trust each other but after that I promise the story will be ways much intersting!
Please leave a review before you go, thanks! See you next chappie people!!! ^_^
-Disclaimer: As always don't own, never will, and love it the way it is (
-[ Thoughts]
Chapter 4: Friends ?
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"hah...hah...hah..."
"Are you tired already? You won't become any stronger if you start complaining about little training like that."
She was panting heavily. "I'm not...complaining about...anything."
"Then stop acting like you've been doing non-stop training for hours."
"But that's...EXACTLY... what we've been ...doing." She wiped the sweat that convered her forehead away with the back of her hand and added: "For 5 days."
"Are you not happy with that?" Kakashi said, smirking. "You should be thankful that I was willing to help you."
"I thought you were doing this not to get bored during your 'forced break'. "
"True. Anyway we don't know when that 'forced break' will be over so we should just train as much as we can until then."
"Yes...that is...if I don't die from exhaustion before."
"You're the one who said you wanted to become strong." Kakashi looked at the girl facing him. She really seemed exhausted but she still tried her best not to fall to her knees. He had to admit he had been quite impressed by how fast she was improving, although, of course, she was still far from his standard. [ We've been training like this for 5 days, and I know she was training by herself before that...even though I said she was no match to me, I must admit she's been improving surprisingly fast...this is kinda entertaining.]
He took out of his daydreaming. "I guess we can have some rest for a while."
"Ah. Thanks!"
Sanae sat by a big tree where her things were gathered. She took a water bottle out of her backpack and swallowed the whole liquid in what seemed to be a single gulp. She then leaned against the trunk, trying to get her breathing back to a normal rythm. Kakashi lay on a low branch, resting his head on his hands and closing his eyes, enjoying this silent moment. Until she spoke up.
"Ne, Kakashi-kun."
He groaled. They had spent 5 days together excepted for night-time when they both returned their own home, so he had got used to her constant need to speak.
"What do you want?"
"Do you think I've imrpoved a little?"
"Not really." He hadn't meant to lie, but he feared she would slacken if he had told her what he really thought. On the other hand, he didn't want to discourage her. So he quickly added: "I mean, you're still no match to me, and you're far to be, but I guess it goes better."
Her face lightened up. "Aaaaaaaaaah! Arigato!" She said grinning.
"You sure are an optimistic one."
"I know, but I'd rather take it as a quality. Since I'm not really strong yet, if I didn't have optimism, I wouldn't have nothing left."
"That's right."
"You didn't have to agree." She pouted.
"..."
"...Kakashi-kun?"
He didn't say anything. She took it as an invitation to go on. "Do you know when your sensei will come and get you?"
"I already told you it could happen anytime. That's why we have to work even harder."
"I know..."
"What?" he said in a bored voice.
"Nothing..."
"Stop doing that."
"Ano...you know, when we first met, I thought you were just some stubborn brat who acted like he was superior to everyone else, and actually you really pissed me with your lecturing and your manners."
"That's always so nice to hear." he said in an ironical tone of voice.
"But, your words really helped me realizing what I really wanted, I think this was what I needed to hear, and I wanted to thank you for that."
"Tch." Even though he tried to fight it he couldn't help but blush a little.
"I'm really glad we made it until now and I really enjoy being you afterall, Kakashi-kun."
His cheeks turned a deeper shade of red and he grunted. "You really speak too much and say weird stuff. And also, drop the 'kun'. It annoys me."
"What? What else would you want me to call you?" she said, sounding surprised.
"Let me see...kakkoi-Kakashi sounds good."
She burst out laughing. "Haha! Is that why you're wearing this weird mask?? To make yourself look cool? I'm sorry to tell you this but the truth is with your eyes you look more like a landed fish!" She said that wiping the tears forming at the corner of her eyes. She couldn't stop laughing.
"You sure have some guts to dare speak to me this way."
"And I can do better! If you don't want me to call you Kakashi-kun, then I guess I have no choice but calling you Kakashi-CHAN. What do you think? Doesn't it sound GREAT???!!! Ne, Kachaaaaaaaaaaaaaa~n!!! " And then she burst out laughing again.
"Hey!!!" He stood straight on the branch he was laying on seconds before. "Watch your language when you're adressing me!!!!" [But...I guess I deserved this.]
Sanae knew by now that he wasn't really threatening her, but she didn't want to risk making the boy angry, so she tried and forced herself stop laughing. "I never would've thought chatting with you could be that funny! You may sound strict but you can't really hide your nice side, ne Kachan? "
[I swear I'm gonna get the hell outta you for this.] "And you may sound confident but you're nothing but a crybaby. Don't act like you knew everything, you shouldn't judge poeple you don't even know."
"This goes for you as well. I am NOT a crybaby, not even a weakling and certainly not a coward!!!" she said standing up and clenching her fists. She pointed at him. "And if YOU want to pick a fight with me, I'll show you what I'm worth!!!!"
Kakashi said nothing. He jumped off of the branch he was standing on, landing right in front of her. He gave her a look that could have made her heart stop if she hadn't been boiling with anger. But she still was shaking. [Don't show him you're afraid! Don't, or else everything you just said will be nothing but bullshit. But...I actually AM afraid.] "Wha-what's with this look?" she managed to stutter.
He still said nothing, slowly leaning over her until reaching her ear, and said almost in a whisper:
"Now,now...who's the stubborn brat?"
She stopped shaking, eyes wide open. She had expected him to threaten her or even punch her, but not that. Kakashi turned his back on her.
"Well I guess training is over for today."
She watched him leave, still shocked by what had just happened. [I have to say something...anything! ]
"Acting like that won't help you make any friend you know!" she shouted to him.
He didn't even face her. "I never said I wanted to make friends with anyone, especially not with you. I'm perfectly fine by myself."
As she was left alone where she stood, tears began forming at the corner of her eyes. [ Don't cry Sanae. You have nothing to cry about! Don't you DARE cry! ] She sniffed and picked her backpack up, resigned to head back home. She took a few steps forward ans dropped the bag, falling to her knees. She covered her face with her hands and allowed the tears to fall freely.
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"Oka-san! I'm home! Oka-san?"
Kakashi slipped his head by the kitchen door, waiting for a reply, but the room was drown in silence, just like the whole house was. [Maybe she went shopping.] He was about to leave when something on the table caught his eyes. [ A note?] He picked the piece of paper and read it.
'Kakashi dear, I'm so sorry I have to leave you now but Hokage-sama just assigned me on a very important mission and as an ANBU member I just couldn't decline it. I would have loved to spend more time with you since you're having a break, but I'm so glad you made a friend! I can't wait to meet her! Listen dear, although I doubt I'll make it in time to see you before you take the chuunin exam, I want you to be sure I constantly think of you, and I'll be praying for everything to go well. I know you'll try your best, and anything should happen, I really am proud of you my son, and always be. Please take good care of yourself and don't be too harsh on your poor little girlfriend!
With all my love, Oka-san.'
Kakashi seemed to show no expression while he was reading the note. "Tch. Baka." He carefully folded the piece of paper and put it in his pocket. [Oka-san...]
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He was walking through the forest. [ Finally I find myself coming back here. What the hell am I doing?] He reminded the words written by his mother's hand. 'I'm so glad you made a friend! I can't wait to meet her!' [That's not what you think oka-san. We're not like that.] 'Please don't be too harsh on your poor little girlfriend!' [Why is she always like that? She better be back safe.]
He finally arrived at his training spot and stopped. [I really wonder what I'm expecting by coming back here...] That's when he saw her. She seemed to be aiming at small targets with her kunais and shurikens. [ I didn't think she would still be here...well maybe I did somehow.] He walked towards her as she proceeded to pick her weapons.
"Yo."
She didn't answer.
He went on: "I thought you'd have headed back home by now."
"Then you were mistaken." She said, turning her back on him.
He stepped closer but she didn't move.
"What is it? Did you come back to finish me off? You thought I'd be crying didn't you?"
"I don't know...maybe."
"The truth is, I was." She turned to face him. "But I'm not anymore."
"Listen. I think we both behaved the wrong way..."
She narrowed her eyes.
"...especially me." He added.
He went on. " If we're going to spend much of our time together, it'd better not be ignoring or trying to kill each other, so if you think you won't manage standing me, it would be best to stop here."
"I agree." She stated.
[So that's the way it is.] Kakashi thought.
"I'm sorry for what happened earlier."
The silver-haired genin looked surprised. "What? "
"I tried to pick a fight with you and there was absolutely no reason for it. You gave me your help and I kept annoying you. With Akane-chan, you're the only one who won't push me away, but I still keep making you angry. Gomenasai. I'd understand if you wouldn't talk to me anymore."
"Baka. What are you talking about? Why do you think I came all the way back here?"
She could say he was smiling under his mask. [ I knew he was really kind after all.] " You hungry?"
"What?" He still didn't understand how she kept changing the subjects like she did.
She smiled widely at him. "Well I am."
"And...?"
"What's with that? You treat me to ramen of course!"
"What? But why me? I have nothing to do with you being hungry!"
"Just because! They make wonderful ramen with enormous beef balls in it at Ichiraku, did you ever taste it? I'm sure you've never been there with a friend before."
"I don't have time for that."
"Yeah,yeah, you only say that because you don't know how it feels! Eating ramen with people you enjoy being with is the best thing in the world!"
"You sure are easily satisfied."
"Wait for me, I'll just collect my things and then we can go eat until we're aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall full!!!" she said putting her arms forward and drawing an imaginary round and huge belly with her hands.
"Hey! I'll only treat you for one bowl! And a small one! If you're not satisfied with that you'll have to manage yourself!"
"Naniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii? Such a stingy guy!" she said in a low voice.
"What did you say?" He narrowed his eyes.
"Nothing." She stuck her tongue out at him.
"Tch." Although he acted indifferent, he actually was enjoying himself. "Hurry or I'll leave you behind."
"Hai,hai!" she said running towards him. "Ne, Kachan, we're friends now right?"
He turned his gaze to avoid hers. "Tch. Call it the way you want...matte! I told you not to call me that, didn't I????"
She didn't answer and ran past him, laughing.
"Heeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!"
-tbc-
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A/N: Hey minna it's me again. I know some people may find it annoying that the storyline develops slowly but in my mind developping a relationship takes time, and I wanted to describe it as much as I could. Kakashi and Sanae will have to learn to know and trust each other but after that I promise the story will be ways much intersting!
Please leave a review before you go, thanks! See you next chappie people!!! ^_^
