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Chapter 7
Oh, Come On Kurenai!
Asuma woke up to a horrible headache as she put his hand over his eyes to block out the sunlight that was streaming in through his windows. He sat up and tried to adjust to the bright light. Morning had come, but he had a horrible headache, and felt a bit dizzy.
"What in the world did I do last night?" He muttered to himself. He thought long and hard, and finally remembered about the party last night. He remembered drinking a lot of sake, and then getting really drunk, but why does he have the memory of kissing Shizune! "Crap!" He thought suddenly. "Kurenai! She was mad! Shit! What in the world did I do?"
Suddenly, he heard a tap on his window. He squinted his eyes as he turned to see what or who was there. It so happened to be Kakashi who was all dressed up and ready to meet his team. Asuma groaned and got up to open the window.
"Hey buddy! I'm surprise you even got up! I bet you have a major hangover after last night!" Said Kakashi trying to see if he would remember anything he did last night. Last night was a total screw up for Kakashi. Today he had to go and face Kurenai and Emi. . . .Talk about sister trouble. Kakashi felt really bad about what happened at the party, since it was his party after all, and he was trying to get his two friends together again. Not to mention, he would also have to face the wrath of Emi. . . .Oooo was that going to be scary! Maybe she could have a match with him to let out all her anger. . . . .Who knows. He did let her down after all, and he is pretty guilty for that since it was kind of his fault.
"Urgh. Kakashi, what the hell are you doing here?" Asked Asuma rubbing his face.
"Nothing. Just come to check on you. After all, if it weren't for me, man, you would not have been here right now!"
"Yeah, yeah I know." Muttered Asuma. "Kakashi, what happened last night? I mean, what was up with me kissing Shizune, and Kurenai- is she really mad? Or was it all just hallucinations or something?"
"Uhh. . . ."
"Tell me Kakashi."
"Well, you got pretty drunk, and so was Shizune, so she probably doesn't remember a thing. . . .heheh."
"Okay. . . .and what about Kurenai? She was there, right?"
"Well. . . . ."
"Spill it."
"You screwed your chance right out last night, buddy." Said Kakashi finally letting it out.
"Shit!" Said Asuma burying his face in his hands.
"I'm sorry man. Listen, get ready, and we'll head over to get our teams, and then we'll see her. Try to talk things out and explain. I'm sure she'll listen! After all, Kurenai was a sweet, understanding person. . . .right?"
"But deadly when she's mad. . .All women are. You should know this Kakashi. You're an expert on women. . . ."
"heheh. Come on. I'll wait for you outside."
"Fine." Said Asuma as Kakashi stepped out of Asuma's room.
"Great." He thought. "Now she thinks that what I asked her about marrying and stuff was just crap to try to give her a soft break up or something. . . . .But it's true! I do want to marry her, but it's too dangerous. . . . What the hell am I supposed to do now!"
Asuma slowly got dressed into his normal shinobi outfit. He walked out of his bedroom to find Kakashi sitting on his couch chuckling to himself as he read his dirty book. . . . .
"Kakashi. . . "
"Heheh. Oh, sorry. Okay. Let's get started, shall we?"
"Yeah." Grunted Asuma as he walked out of the front door of his apartment. Kakashi quickly followed, and when they went outside, he grabbed a cigarette out of his breast pocket. Kakashi put his book away and sighed.
"You want her back, don't you?"
"What?"
"Don't act stupid. I know it in both of you."
"Of course I do. . . . .She probably hates me now."
"No comment on that-but, if you want her back, first start by quit smoking. You're killing everyone Asuma, and if you want her to be your wife, you're gonna be killing her too, so just quit."
Asuma sighed into the air as he walked. He grabbed the cigarette out of his mouth and threw it in a rain puddle. "I know, I know." He muttered. He knew all of this. He was killing his friends each time he smokes. Kurenai never complained, but he knew that she probably didn't like it. He smoked around the kids, which he knew wasn't so good, but over the years, it just got too addicting that he couldn't help but have a cigarette in his mouth every moment. But to win Kurenai back, he would try his best to quit.
". . . ." Kakashi remained quiet as he watched his friend's gesture. He knew he wanted Kurenai back deeply, but the reason why he separated with her was because he didn't want to put her in danger, which is showing even deeper love in their relationship. . . .
"I can't stop thinking about her." He finally said. He really couldn't. Day and night, thoughts about her just ran through his head like a highway. He never wanted to leave her, but to protect her, it was as if it was the only way.
"Like I said before; you can't run from love. . . ."
"I know. . . .But, what should I do? I mean, if I marry her, we'll most likely have a family, and I would have even more to think about."
"But living like this isn't the way to live either. So, just do it. Just take the risk, which would probably have nothing bad happening anyways. Look at all the other shinobi that had children. Look at Kurenai's family. Their family has a ton of kids! I have her sister as one of my kids on the team! But you see, they're all all right. All the kids on your team, their parents before them were shinobi. . . .But yet, you see them everyday, perfectly fine. So, just do it."
Asuma sighed. His friend was speaking total truth, but if only he could. . . . ."I'm going to, but now, she hates my guts."
"About that. . . . . .Well, try talking to her first. Here's your chance." Said Kakashi as they entered the building. All the journin instructors were there. Sure enough, Kurenai was there talking to Anko, and Gai was just sitting around. The moment Kurenai's eyes met his, he felt her gaze different. . . .It was bold, and cold. . . .He no longer felt warmth in them anymore. He sighed. This was going to be hard. Not to mention, he can't even have a cigarette since he's trying to quit.
When the time came for them to meet their team, Kurenai was about to walk out the door, when Asuma called her name. Gai, Kakashi, and Anko watched anxiously since they wanted to know what Kurenai's reaction. Kurenai paused for a moment as her hand touched the handle of the door.
"Kurenai! Wait!" Shouted Asuma. She stopped but didn't turn around. Then, she just pushed open the door, and left. He ran after her. She heard him running after her, and so she started running too. All of a sudden, she felt him grab her wrist and pulled her to a stop.
"Kurenai! Please, just let me talk to you." Pleaded Asuma. This wasn't usually like him. The usual Asuma just seemed so laid back, unlike what he was now.
"Let go of me." She growled dangerously.
"No- just let me explain! Come on!"
"I said, LET GO OF ME!" She yelled as she yanked her hand from his grasp. "What the hell do you want from me anyways? Isn't this what you wanted? Huh? To be distant? You lied to me!" She shouted outraged.
"No! I didn't lie! What I said was true!"
"And there you go again! Lying to me! Why can't you just leave me alone? Didn't you want to get rid of me? Well here I am, trying to be out of your way, but yet you come to bother me! What the hell do you want!"
"I want to explain to you, and no I didn't want to get rid of you!"
"Hmph. Yeah right. I don't have time for this. I have to go and meet my team. Keep your distance, Sarutobi." She said coldly. With that, he just let her go. He watched her walk away without even giving one last glance.
"Man, she really hates me now. . . . .I have to tell her the truth though. . . . ."
For now, he just walked down to meet his team.
"Okay then! I'll see you tomorrow at 7:30 then!" Said Kakashi.
"Yeah whatever! We better be the ones seeing you here tomorrow at 7:30." Said Naruto angrily. The routine as usual. Sasuke giving the usual muttering, and Sakura tagging after Sasuke when he leaves to go and train some more. But today, Emi was awfully quiet. He knew why. . . .
"Emi. . ." he called out to her as she began to leave. She paused and asked,
"What?"
"I'm sorry."
"Yeah, you should be!" She yelled turning around now. He had to face the red eye glare that he saw from Kurenai. He felt guilty.
"I feel guilty about this, and I didn't mean for it to happen."
"What the hell happened? My sister is like totally different now! She acts as if she's happy, but she's not. Inside, she's depressed because something happened! She wouldn't tell me, so what the hell happened!"
He sighed. He had to tell her anyways. . . ."She saw Asuma kiss another girl."
"You let him do what?" She growled.
"No, no! It wasn't Asuma's doing! He had no clue as to what he was doing! It was all my fault. . . . .I shouldn't have brought out sake. . . .They got drunk, so that's why it happened."
"Urgh! I trusted you sensai! I'm worried as heck about my sister! As to my best friend! She's serious about that jackass Sasuke, but yet he pays no attention to her whatsoever! Why does love have to be such a complicated thing!"
"Well, there really isn't an answer to that. . . .I think what we should do now, is let it settle, and hint more at things. I know for one thing that Asuma wants to be with Kurenai again."
"Yeah, well how much? I know that her heart aches every single day, and there is nothing for her to do. She's trying to hide it, but it's not working because I can see right through her. So, how badly does he want to be with Kurenai?"
"Badly. . . .He wants to marry her, I think."
"What do you mean you think! Know! Gosh! Then what was up with the whole breaking up thing! Some romantic-messed up act that you came up with?"
"Hey, hey! Oh come on now! Have some respect for you teacher! Well, he was just scared about Kurenai. Like enemies attacking his family later on, and stuff like that. But then look at your family. Both of your parents were shinobi, you have like, a ton of siblings, and yet you're fine, so there isn't much to be afraid about. At least, I don't think so. . . ."
"Oh well. I don't want to mess with it anymore. . . .We're just most likely gonna screw it up."
"Exactly my point. But try to hint around your sister that he really isn't faking it."
"Okay. Well, I'll see you tomorrow then, Kakashi sensai."
"Okay now! Don't get into any trouble just trying to get home, you little rebel!" Tease Kakashi.
"Arrgh!" Growled Emi as she tried to punch her sensai, but he was way too quick, and he poofed out of sight. "Damn him. . . .Coward. Hmph. Be a man, would ya!"
Emi decided to go and try to find Sakura. It seemed lately that she hasn't really been talking to her pink haired friend. She's been so obsessed with that Sasuke guy, that it drove Emi insane. Not to mention, Ino was obsessing over him too, and talking about Sakura. Emi didn't really see Hinata all that much either, and not to mention her cousin Tenten. (An: A little twist. . . .it's fanfiction, right?) It was so hard just to try to meet up with each other after everyone got split up into teams, but at least Emi got to see Sakura everyday. She looked over at the training field where Sasuke usually trained. After all, if Sasuke was training, Sakura was defiantly there. When she arrived by the vast field, all she saw was a man figure that was throwing kunai and shrunken. He looked as if he was really into it. . . .
"Hey." Called Emi. The figure stopped and glanced over in her direction.
". . . . . ."
"Fine, be that way. It's just me, Emi. You know, the one that you always like to harass? Yeah, that one." Said Emi being sarcastic as she stepped towards him.
"What do you want?" He asked as he continued training.
"Just wanted to see where Sakura was."
"Oh, her. That annoying girl. I told her to go home. She's getting in the way of my training like you are now."
"So that's what you do, huh. Always being an asshole." Said Emi starting to walk even closer to him. He stopped training and watched her.
"What to you mean?"
"You're blind to Sakura, aren't you. You push her away as if it's a game. Well you don't even know that every time you're doing that, I lose part of my friend in that small black hole in her heart that eats up her happiness. It may not seem like anything big to you, but to me, and to her, it matters a lot."
"I know what's she's trying to do okay! But why does she have to do this? No matter how hard I try to push her away, she keeps coming back even when I hurt her in the heart! I just wish she could hate me or something!"
Emi sighed as she sat down and starred up at the beautiful, multicolored sky. "I wish the same too. . . . .But it may seem to you that she only has puppy love for you, but now, I'm starting to believe that it's growing into something more."
"Hn." Was his reply as he sat down beside her and gazed into the sunset.
"You know, the only reason I dislike you, is because it's like you're the one that tore my two best friends apart. . . . . . .I know it's not your fault, and I tried hard not to seem like an ass to you, but it's just so hard. It's because my two friends like you that brought pain to all of our hearts when them two decided to split up because Sakura started to have a crush on you. . . . .It just seems like Ino was the one that never intended on liking you so much as she claims, but half of the reason why she likes you, is because she wanted to be even with Sakura. I was always stuck in the middle and I quickly figured out these things. . . . .I wouldn't blame Ino for liking you for your looks, but it was just so sad watching them two get into fights over you. . . ."
"I never intended for these things to happen. . . ."
"I know, and I'm sorry for being such a jerk to you before. . . .But Sakura's puppy love is kinda growing stronger. . . .I don't get it. You push her away, but some how, she comes back no matter what. How about you? Do you like her?"
"What?" Said Sasuke all of a sudden. He didn't expect such a question from Emi. "What do you mean do I like her! She's my teammate! I can't possibly-!" His face turned red from embarrassment.
"Haha. It's okay. . . .I'll keep it a secret. Just do me favor, 'k?"
"What?"
"Just-just try to accept her more. . . .Or give her a chance, you know? Don't hurt her that much anymore. . . . . ."
"I can't give her a chance though. . . . ."
"Why not?"
"Just can't. . . ."
"Fine, but just try to be a little more welcoming and acknowledge her presence, and get to know her a little. . . ."
"Fine. . . ."
"Well, I'll be off then, and I won't bother you much longer." Said Emi with a smile as she got up. "You know, you're not that bad after all. . . .heh. Well, see ya tomorrow."
"Hn."
With that, Emi left the Uchiha alone. He sat and thought about what she said. So Sakura really did love him, huh. He laughed to himself. When was the last time he felt that feeling of being loved? "This is stupid." He thought. But there is no doubt about it that he was starting to grow a bit softer for Sakura each day. He sighed, got up, and began to train again.
Emi walked slowly back to her apartment. All of a sudden, she heard voices up ahead. The voices sounded as if they belonged to a man, and a woman. . . .She tried to make out their voices since they sounded very familiar. She popped up from behind a bush spying on the two people.
"This is retarded!" Thought Emi. "Why in the world am I spying on someone? Wait- Isn't that! That's Kurenai! Oh, and Asuma! Crap! I can't go waltzing in! Oh my god. There's someone there behind me!"
Emi quickly took out a kunai and threw it in the direction she felt a presence. All of a sudden, someone grabbed her from behind and put their hand over her mouth. She immediately elbowed the person in the ribs and when she turned around to see who it was, it was Kakashi sensai!
"Kakashi sensai!" She hissed. "What the hell are you doing?"
"Shhh! Come up in the tree!"
"What?"
"Just come on!"
"Wait."
"What?"
"I can't."
"What do you mean you can't?"
"You never taught us how!"
"Fine. Hold on to me then."
"What?" Asked Emi confused when he grabbed her and poofed up into the tree.
"Okay, now tell me what are you doing?"
"Shh. Look."
"What? My sister? And Asuma? Yeah, what? I was watching them before you attacked me."
"I know. By the way, not bad defense. Try to be a little more alert and plot out your moves before."
"Yeah, yeah, whatever. Shesh! Teachers won't ever stop will they. . . ."
The two of them stood on a big branch watching the couple talk.
"Kurenai, please listen. Oh, come on!"
"What! What else do you want from me? I thought I already fulfilled your first wish, so what's wrong?" said Kurenai looking annoyed.
"This isn't like you."
"What do you even know about me anyways?"
"I know a lot of things! I know how you're favorite season is fall- and you're favorite color is red! You're birth stone is ruby, and you wore the necklace that I gave you on our first anniversary of being together every day-"
"But not anymore."
"I also know you're an open minded person, but you're not being one right now. Look, just let me explain, okay. You're the kind of person who is willing to listen. So please, just give me one chance?"
"Fine. But this is the only one, okay?"
"Okay. But, do you want to go by the lake?"
Kurenai sighed. "Fine. I'm sure Emi is just at Sakura or Ino's house, and probably forgot about the time. She'll make it home."
"Hey! Some sister she is!" Whispered Emi in the tree. Kakashi just chuckled to himself.
"Well Emi," Said Kakashi when Kurenai and Asuma left. "You wanna bet?"
"Bet on what?" Asked Emi as she dusted herself off when she landed on the ground.
"You know, you're sister giving a chance or not."
"What! Are you crazy! What kind of sensai and friend are you!"
"Oh, come on now!" Said Kakashi as he laughed.
"No."
"Oh, Emi-"
"No."
Kakashi sighed. "Fine. You're such a stubborn person! Let loose and have a little fun!"
"Hmph."
"Aww. Don't be like that. Let me see those cute little braids, and those cute little cheeks!" Said Kakashi teasing her again. She was his favorite student to mess around with.
"Grrr! Stop it Kakashi sensai!"
"Okay, okay. I'll walk to home."
"Thank you, Kakashi sensai."
"No prob!" Said Kakashi as he scratched the back of his head. Then they stared walking up the street. "So, how are things going with our team couple?"
Emi sighed. She knew who he was talking about. "Sakura is still out for him, and I don't think she's going to stop any time soon. . . ."
"Well, seems like she liked him for quite a while now, eh?"
"Yeah. . . . .I know. I only wish he could be a little more courteous to her, and at least acknowledge her presence. That's all I ask of him."
"Not bad. . . .I'm sure it won't be that hard for him. How about Naruto? Didn't you say that you wanted to spend more quality time with him?"
"Yeah, I did. It's pretty good, but he's still a major idiot. Hinata has a thing for him though." Said Emi giggling. "I know it sounds bizarre, but I actually think Naruto will be a good influence on Hinata. . . . .I just have a weird feeling about it."
"Yep, it's weird alright."
"Hey! I know Naruto can be like that at times, but I feel that something will happen, and it will help Hinata too. . . ."
"Well then, I'm trusting you on this one, Emi!"
"Haha. Okay. Well, thank you Kakashi sensai!" Said Emi as they stopped in front of a set of every tall double doors. The family name 'Yuuhi' was engraved on the top stone area. (Her house is kinda like Hinata's, if you know what I mean.)
"Then I'll see you tomorrow!"
"Okay! Bye!" And Emi opened the front doors, and went into the vast, open training area surrounded by the rooms of her house. She trudged across the large training area to the veranda. She left her sandals on the steps neatly by one of her sibling's shoe. The door leading into the house opened, and out popped her mother's head.
"Hello Okasan!" Said Emi as she bowed to her mother.
"Hello Emi. Back from training? I think your sister went out to go and look for you. Oh well, she won't be out for long. Come on in, now."
"Hai."
Emi walked in and went to the tearoom to greet her father.
"I'm back Ottosan." Said Emi bowing again. Her father was drinking tea with her three older brothers.
"Ahh, Emi. So, how was training with Kakashi sensai?"
"Good."
"You didn't fall again, did you?" Asked Arashi, her third oldest brother.
"No I didn't." Said Emi through gritted teeth.
"Haha. Just teasing you. Don't be so serious Emi!"
"Whatever."
"Ahh, Arashi, leave Emi alone now. She's our youngest sister." Said Kai, her second oldest brother.
"Yes, our youngest sister with the cute little braids, and the cute little cheeks." Teased Arashi.
"Argh! What the hell does everyone say that to me now?" Said Emi annoyed.
"Watch your language Emi." Said her father.
"Hai."
"Yeah Emi. I heard that the only reason there is 'lady classes' is because of you and your bad language in front of the Minster's wife." Said Kai.
"It wasn't my fault she was treating me like a two year old. . . ."
"Last time I checked, I thought you were five." Said Arashi.
"Urgh! I'm thirteen for goodness sake!"
"Alright, alright. Emi, go to bed now." Said her father. He let his sons have their time teasing their younger sister already.
"Fine." She muttered. "Oh, and when Kurenai gets back, make sure to tell her that I'm back. Uhh, Okasan said that she went out to look for me. . . . "
"Okay. Good night my daughter."
"Good night Ottosan!" Said Emi with her cheerful smile. She went back to where she had greeted her mother and turned to go up the stairs that faced the doors. She turned on her left to go down to the girls' wing. Their house surrounded the training area, and the second floor followed suite. Their family consisted of five girls, and seven boys. Kurenai was about third oldest. Emi was the ninth born, and she had three other younger siblings that trailed after her. She shared a room with all of the girls, since they all rolled out their comforters and slept on the Tatami. During the day, they used it for practice. (Well if you don't get the idea, it's basically a very large room, and during the day, on the side are comforters that are rolled up neatly by each other, and at night, they roll it out and sleep my each other. They sleep on tatami, like weaved bamboo. . . .Japanese style, with sliding doors.) She quietly left her slippers by the floor, and then stepped up to slowly slide open the door, and creep in. She changed into her pajamas, and unrolled her comforters and pillow. She sighed and tried to sleep. She wondered what Kurenai was talking about right now. . . .She really did hope Kurenai and Asuma got married, because that's what would make them both happy. Not to mention, she wanted to be an aunt. Waiting for Ridarmi was too slow. He was the oldest, but he still didn't ask his girlfriend to marry him. Emi turned on her side, and quickly fell asleep.
Kurenai took in a deep breath once they reached their spot by the lake. She sat down on the grass, and Asuma also sat. She leaned back with her hands supporting her as her feet lay straight in front of her. Kurenai starred into the dark sky and watched the moon and stars glow in the evening sky. Asuma couldn't help but stare at her beauty.
"What's they matter Asuma? Why have you not been smoking?" She said, still starring at the huge, glowing moon.
Asuma quickly picked himself together after being stunned by her beauty. "Oh, I'm trying to quit." He stuttered.
"Heh. For what?"
"For you, actually, and the kids. . . . ." There was a long pause since Kurenai didn't know how to respond to what he said. Finally, she broke the silence.
"So, spill it. You're explanation. Remember, this is your only chance."
"R-right." He stuttered nervously. "Remember how we were at the same spot when I told you that we shouldn't be together?" Kurenai nodded, still not making any eye contact.
"Well, I never wanted to leave you, but it's just that I was really scared at first, but then I talked to Kakashi and all, and he said that this was stupid to try to break up and stuff. . . .so, I want to be with you again. . . ."
"So you talked to Kakashi about this? Wow, you must have really been desperate. . . . ." She said sarcastically.
"Oh come on Kurenai! Do you still not believe me?"
"I'm not that easy to get back, Asuma. So you say that the reason you broke up with me was because you're scared. . . . .Well, you're scared, but you try to get another woman. . . ."
"No! It's not like that! I didn't want you to get hurt okay! My mind wasn't clear when I kissed Shizune! I didn't intend on it to happen! Tell me the truth Kurneai. . . .If I had said all of this to you before we even broke up, would you have believed me?"
Kurenai paused for a while. . . .She didn't know what to say back at this. Deep in her heart, she really wanted him back, but she wanted to show that she was strong, and wasn't one that would all of a sudden leap into his arms because of one statement that he said. "If you had said this to me before we broke up. . . . .I probably would have believed you." She said quietly. She was on the verge of tears, but she tried to hold it back.
"Look at me Kurenai." Said Asuma as she slowly turned her glance over to him. "Do you want to be with me still?"
That was the last straw for Kurenai. The dam broke, and her eyes flooded out with tears. She couldn't take it anymore, so she hugged onto Asuma tight. "Yes I want to be with you." She said crying. "But you have no idea how hurt I was before! But tell me something. . . . .What you said to me before. . . .When you told me that you would want to marry me. . . .is that true?"
Asuma couldn't have been happier. He knew that Kurenai probably tried to keep it in so that she seemed tough, but he also knew that if she really couldn't take it, she would let it out. "Of course it was true. But, what's your answer to that?" He asked as he held her in her arms. She sat really close to him on the grass wiping off the tears on her face.
"Y-yes. Yes I want to marry you, Asuma." She said. Then he grabbed for her, and pulled her in for a kiss. They had waited long for this moment, and now it was finally happening. (An: The author was also happy that I can finally finish this couple! Yahoo!) After they finally pulled away, Asuma offered Kurenai a walk home. The couple couldn't be happier, and they were sure that many people were too.
"Well, bye." Said Kurenai blushing. She felt stupid since she was blushing in front of Asuma, her fiancé, and after all the emotional stuff that went on earlier.
"I'll see you tomorrow then." Said Asuma acting all laid back again. He felt as if when he first started dating Kurenai. He didn't expect this, and neither did Kurenai, but her body just told her to jump and do this, she leaned in, and kissed Asuma one last time before they departed. They pulled away, and Kurenai blushed madly.
"Bye." She said quickly, and went inside in a flash. When she closed the door shut, she leaned against it and slid down. She felt as if she was overwhelmed with happiness and joy.
"So, you got back together then, huh." Said Kurenai's mother.
"What! Okasan! Sorry I was back so late. Heheh." Said Kurenai finally coming back to her senses.
"Ah-ha. So, answer my question."
"I'm getting married, Okasan." Said Kurenai.
"Oh! Yes! I'm so happy for you! My daughter is finally getting married! Haha! Oh! I must go and tell Ottosan, oh, and your brothers!" Said Kurenai's mother with joy. She may be a bit old, since white hairs were starting to appear in her once, jet, black hair, but boy did she still have her spirit!
"Okasan! You're going to wake everyone up." Whispered Kurenai.
"Oh. Hehe. Just too excited. Oh, well good night then!" Said her mother turning to leave. "Oh wait." She said all of a sudden, turning around.
"What?"
"I think there is someone else you need to tell tonight. . . ."
"Emi!" Remembered Kurenai. She was going to make her sister so happy.
"Okay then. Good night. Remember she still has training tomorrow, and the others still have to go to school, so keep it down!"
"Yes, Okasan. Good night." She said as she gave her mother a kiss.
Asuma ambled home, not in a hurry. He thought about what happened today. It was a big day, since he was making a big commitment in his life. He was going to marry Kurenai. . . . .At first he always thought when the day of asking the woman he loved to marry him would be hard, but when it actually did happen, it just kinda. . .you know. . . .happened. He kicked a rock and stopped by the lamppost.
"You already know, don't you." Said Asuma to a laid back Kakashi who was leaning on the lamppost.
"Yep. Good job my man! It makes you and Kurenai happy, not to mention, that sister of hers who I have to meet everyday. . . .It's all good! Congrats!"
"Thanks."
"So, how does it feel? Not being a bachelor anymore. . . ."
"Not really any different, Kakashi. I think you expect way too much."
"Nah. I just think the time for me hasn't come yet, you know. I'm twenty, and so is Kurenai. You're twenty two, and so I think I still have quite a while to go."
"Yeah. We'll, see ya tomorrow, Kakashi."
"Yep. Bye. Get some sleep tonight! You're gonna be tired tomorrow!"
"Ahh, whatever."
And the two shinobi split their ways into the late night.
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