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I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Sakura was in the bathroom for what seemed like forever. She couldn't get her hair and make-up just right. And she was fussing over the preppy skirt and shirt with a sweater. It was just not her style. But she had to wear it because her mother bought it for her.
Her hair didn't like her. It wouldn't hold to anything that she tried to make it do. Growling in frustration, she slammed the curling iron down and brushed out what she was trying to do. Straight was just going to have to do.
Her make-up was just too preppy for her. She looked like clown, in her opinion. She never liked wearing make-up. It was too much of a hassle.
Taking a tissue, she wiped off some of the make-up so she would look somewhat less flashy, then grinned. Now she looked more like herself. More natural.
She pulled up her knee length socks and walked out the bathroom. She realized that she looked like a prep school girl again, but didn't really care. It was only one dinner. Then her parents would leave her alone.
Kakashi was in the living room, waiting for her to get out. It was just over seven. They had to start thinking of heading over. At the sound of the door opening, he turned around, and was once again glad that the mask was on, for his mouth fell open once again.
She blushed slightly as she felt him looking at her. He did have a rather powerful effect when he looked at her directly when he wasn't hiding his left eye.
"Uh," he said dumbly.
"Not a word," she said darkly. "Mommy got me these, so I have to wear it…"
He rose an eyebrow. Why did she bother doing that? She should act more like herself. But he wasn't going to say that. She was already too tense.
He got up and went over to her and placed a hand on her shoulder reassuringly. He smiled, then said, "You look fine. Stop worrying."
"I am so not worrying!" she said defiantly. Kakashi just nodded and turned to the door.
"Lets take your car. You know where it is, so it'll be easier." he said putting on his shoes.
Sakura nodded and went to put on her own shoes. Then got her jacket and purse. He followed her out to her car, and went in.
She couldn't help but look over at him. He looked really hot. He was wearing a black sweater, and black slacks. And that damn mask. Shades were over his eyes. He hair was as messy as ever. But it still looked neat. Which always confused her.
Shaking her head to clear her mind, she put the key in the ignition and started the car, then started for the rich part of town.
Okay, so they're rich assholes… Kakashi thought. He watched Sakura silently out of the corner of his eye. She looked so tense. She needed to calm down. Without thinking, he took her hand that was draped over the automatic clutch and squeezed it. Her entwined his fingers with her own and looked over at her.
"Its going to be fine…" he said reassuringly. "Tell me about them."
Sakura smiled. Was he worried about her? "Well, Daddy is old money. He doesn't really do anything, although, he does own several small businesses. Mommy is a stay-at-home type person, however she does love her spa days."
Kakashi nodded at the right places. Listening to her description of what they did and how they lived. He didn't let go of her hand, though. He could feel her starting to calm down.
Sakura turned into a street and then to a large house with a gate and walled fenced area. There was a security house next to the gate and she waved at the guard and he opened the gate for her to enter.
She drove up the curved driveway, then parked. She needed both hands, so he had to release her hand. His suddenly felt really empty.
They got out of the car and started up to walk to the door. Sakura could feel a large, painful knot forming in her shoulders. She needed to hold on to something. Anything to keep her mind off the dinner. Her hand sought out Kakashi's and took it.
She rung the doorbell and waited for one of the maids to answer. Kakashi moved behind her, and, with his free hand, gently massaged her shoulder. She leaned back slightly at his touch. She looked up at him, worry written all over her face. He smiled and leaned down to place a small masked kiss on her forehead.
"Its going to be okay. Just relax. They're your parents." he said. She squeezed his hand and jumped slightly when the door opened.
They were led in to the large foyer. Maids were running around carrying certain items, greeting her, and some taking their coats and her purse.
"Your parents are in the sitting room, Miss Haruno," the one that opened the door said kindly.
"Thank you, Hitomi." she said and walked over to the right hallway and down to an open door. Kakashi followed.
Her parents were sitting across from each other. Her mother had a glass of wine in her hand, her father had a martini. They both looked rather bored with everything.
Giving Kakashi's hand one last squeeze, she released it and forced a smile on her face, "Mommy! Daddy!" she said walking into the room. Her hands outstretched to greet her mother in a hug and light kiss on her cheek. She turned to her father to do the same thing. Both greeting her in the bland, "Hello, dear."
Her father got up and looked at Kakashi with his bored expression. "Pumpk'n, who is this?"
"Daddy, I'd like you to meet Hatake Kakashi. My -er boyfriend." she said nervously.
Kakashi bowed, "it's a pleasure to meet you, Haruno-san."
"I'm sure…" he said, takinga sip of his martini.
"How did you meet him, dear?" her mother said, eying Kakashi. She looked like she ate something sour.
"Oh, we met at the pub near the university. He goes to the same dojo as me." Sakura replied. He could sense her growing tense again. This wasn't good…
"Yes, she's very good, your daughter. Very skilled." Kakashi said, a half smile forcing its way to his masked lips.
"Oh, my. She is rather a tomboy, isn't she," her mother said sadly. Sakura sat next to her and looked at Kakashi and looked at him. Her eyes saying "I'm sorry…"
He just smiled and sat next to her.
"Well, dinner will be served shortly. When it is ready, we'll be called to the dining room." her mother said, trying to change the subject.
"In the mean time, would either of you like something to drink?" her father said, getting up to get another martini.
"Oh, I'm fine, Daddy," Sakura said. She had a feeling that if she started drinking now, she wouldn't stop.
"I'll have a whiskey," Kakashi said. Her father eyed him, then poured out a small bit from the decanter in a crystal glass, then handed it to him as he walked back to his seat on the opposite couch.
Kakashi took a sip of it, then nudged Sakura so she would take the glass. He leaned in and whispered, "Here, just take a sip. It'll calm you down."
She glared at him, then sipped. The fiery liquid burned its way down her throat. She fought off a cough. She quickly handed the glass back to him.
He rubbed her back and took another sip.
Her mother and father shared a look, then took a large drink from their own drinks.
This was going to be a long night.
Author's Notes:
Hey all, sorry it took so long to update. I got a sprained wrist and couldn't type. Anywho, I hope you all like this one. Kakashi and Sakura seem to be getting closer, ne?
Hmm, I think that this one is going to be a two-parter kind of chapter. So, who knows, I might post twice today… Cheers!
