Notes before we start: This chapter is from Sasuke's point of view; untill the line when he falls asleep. Then it's Kakashi's. It's in the present, unlike the others which were flashbacks.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, and any of the characters in this Fan fiction. I'd love to, but it's not going to happen any time soon.
Warning: Mild Yaoi references ahead. Don't flame the NaruSasu and the KakaSaku: 3 Also, this chapter contains a few references to ShikTema.
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Sasuke closed his eyes after Naruto had re-entered the room. He was tired, and couldn't look at him right now. Infact, he couldn't look at anybody right now. His head was already messed up with the idea of a depressed Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi going out and another idea. If Sakura and Kakashi got together, what about Shikamaru and Temari? Not that he cared or anything, he just thought a lot of things were possible right now.
"Sasuke-kun, how are you feeling?" Sakura had let go of Kakashi's hand, and was now holding Sasuke's. He tried to shake her off, but his hand hurt too much.
"I'm fine, let go." Sasuke said softly, almost inaudible. His eyes were slightly open, and Sakura let go of his hand.
"Okay. Just tell me if you want anyt-"
"Just leave me alone." Sasuke interrupted Sakura, closing his eyes again. The last thing he heard was Sakura telling Kakashi that they should go, and he heard Naruto's voice faintly before he fell asleep.
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Kakashi looked over to Sakura as she closed the door and hung a 'DO NOT DISTURB' sign on the door. She seemed to be more worried about Naruto being in there than Sasuke, probably because of the nurses.
"Sakura, don't worry about Naruto. Okay? He'll be gone before the next person comes to check up on Naruto." He smiled slightly, taking Sakura's hand. Sakura squeezed his hand, smiling.
"Okay, if you say so." Sakura wrapped her arms round Kakashi's left arm and held on loosely, her head on his shoulder. "So, where are we going now?" She asked, taking Kakashi by surprise.
"You've finished already?" Kakashi asked, looking down at Sakura. He pink hair was getting longer, and he loved it that way. He was glad he told her not to cut it. He ran his free hand through the woman's pink hair and kissed her head as she nodded. "Well then, I guess we could go back to your house."
"My parents don't even know I like you, never mind loving you." Sakura sighed slightly. "Can't we go to your house?" She smiled happily. "I've never been in your house. So please, please?" Kakashi shook his head.
"Sorry Sakura, but my house is also off limits for you. Infact, I haven't been to my house in a while." Kakashi sighed slightly.
"Okay. Let's go to the forest then?" Sakura suggested, and Kakashi smiled.
"Come on then." He mumbled, grabbing Sakura's hand.
Soon, Kakashi and Sakura were sat down in a small clearing in the Konoha part of the forest. Sakura had made some bento for them both, and he was just finishing it off.
"Thank you very much for this meal Sakura. It taste's great." Kakashi put the box down and leant against a tree.
"Hey Kakashi, what's this?" Sakura asked, pointing to a tree near where she was standing. He stood up, walking over to her and blushed slightly as he noticed the inscription on the tree. "Kakashi… 'Sakura fell asleep on me here'..?" Sakura asked, looking up at him.
"I didn't want to forget the time I noticed how beautiful you really were."
"So you never thought I was beautiful before then?"
"I didn't mean that. I meant like, when you were sleeping, I finally admitted to myself that I loved you so much."
"Kakashi…" Sakura blushed, looking into Kakashi's eyes. Kakashi looked back into hers. She really did want to kiss him, didn't she? Well, that meant taking off his mask. However, he hadn't removed his mask in front of people for a good two or three years now, was he ready for her?
"I don't think I'm ready yet Sakura." Kakashi stated, sitting down next to the inscribed tree.
"But, all you have to do is take your mask off and kiss me." Sakura said, sitting down next to him.
"That's the point. I haven't taken my mask off in years. The last time I did so, I was mocked for keeping it on. If I show you, you'll never want to see me with my mask on again." He explained, thoughts of what would happen if he showed her, his eyes closing. There was silence for a while, but then Sakura's voice appeared.
"If I promise to close my eyes, will you kiss me?" Kakashi opened his eyes, seeing the pink haired woman he loved so much looking at him with such promising eyes sat in front of him. There was another silence.
"Close your eyes." Kakashi smiled as Sakura closed her eyes. He took off the black mask he hid behind and kissed Sakura passionately. His arms wrapped around her as their lips connected, and he didn't want to let go. As he retracted slowly, he pulled up his mask quickly and pulled Sakura into another hug.
"I love you Kakashi."
"I love you too Sakura."
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Urgh. That ending is just… So cliché it hurts. Oh well, I have to do something Cliché in this fanfic neh?