By: Charlize Miller
Genre: Romance/Humour
Rating: T
Disclaimer: This story DOES belong to me...however...NARUTO does NOT :(
Summary: After five years, Haruno Sakura finally returns to Kohona from two long missions. After spending some time back, she falls into dilemmas that affected her heart and her memories. What will she do? KakaSaku.
Author's Notes: YES! Ten reviews! Thanks to erosennin! and Polaris for reviewing chapter TWO! Before we go on with the story. I'd just like to thank all the people that reviewed. When I wrote this I'm like, yeah, I don't think I'll get a lot of hits for this crappy first fic but I did! 433 hits since my last update! YEAH! I'm really disappointed however that those who read it didn't review. :( So to make those who reviewed free special I'll list your names DOWN! Thanks otakualways, anonymous person, hanyo-girl and Koruyuu! If I didn't list your name down that's because I already bolded you name somewhere in a different chapter. Thanks guys for the MOTIVATION!
Reading AID:
--- means a time shift.
italics means somebody is thinking.
bold means nothing really, emphasis? I dunno.
underline means well, I hardly use it but if you see it use your imagination.
"" means somebody is talking.
'' means somebody is doing an action or a sound.
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Chapter THREE - Feelings
Kakashi lay on his bed and thought about what had happened earlier. He found himself arguing with his conscience.
Okay, I asked her to climb up the tree...
and she almost fell.
BUT I caught her...her hands, so small and soft.
She is single and not a mother.
Great heavens, but why do I care?
Maybe because I don't want her to be with somebody else?
NO, it's too early to be thinking things like this. DAMN you, 'Come, Come Paradise'! Damn you, Sakura!
Her smile, so warm and contagious.
No, it's not and I bet it isn't kissable...
He shook his head, "arrghh, I need a shower."
Kakashi stripped down to nothing as he entered the bathroom. He hopped in the shower and adjusted the water temperature. The steamy warm water trickled down his body in hopes of relaxation. However, he could not stop thinking about Sakura.
She looks so adorable when she gets annoyed. When we fell off the tree...I...I could have sworn I would have kissed her.
Right then and there?
But...I can't. She's too young for me.
He sighed. Geez, I can't even take a shower without thinking about her. What's wrong with me? I had no intention of getting involved with...with love?
Then he felt a pang of realization. Sakura...have I really fallen in love with you?
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Sakura woke up to her stomach mumbling. Well, it's about time. The last thing I ate was...a pack of warm peanuts? Great, some adult you are! You don't even know how to take care of yourself.
...take care of yourself?
Sakura realized that she couldn't stay single forever. She did have thoughts about having a family but it didn't occur to her that she needed a husband to make it all happen. Oh my god...I'm so slow. Maybe they're all right. I guess I'm pretty capable in missions but I'm not capable of living alone.
She entered the kitchen from the living room and opened the cupboard and stared in awe. When I came home, I didn't put anything in the cupboards...BUT. Sakura opened all the cupboards and stared at the month's supply of macaroni and cheese. How did these get in here? Must be Naruto and Sasuke. They're always looking out for me. Sakura smiled.
She took herself a box and used the even easier method of cooking mac and cheese...the microwave. While she waited for the microwave to beep she scanned around and found a paper pinned on the cork board with two numbers on it. Obviously, it was Naruto's and Sasuke's numbers. It was 12:55 AM but who cares? She called them up.
"Hello?" Sasuke said in a sleepy voice.
"Hi Sasuke, I'm sorry, I woke you up. Uhhh...I just wanted to say thank you for being such a good friend and helping me out," Sakura said almost cracking up.
"Don't thank me so much. Thank Naruto. I told him not so much but he did anyway," Sasuke replied back.
Sakura laughed a little and sniffed, "okay, I'll call him. Night, Sasuke."
"Night, get some sleep." Sasuke suggested.
Sometimes, I don't know how lucky I am to have such caring best friends. She crouched on the floor and cried a little.
Okay! Stop it Sakura! Be strong. The pink haired jounin picked up the receiver again and dialed Naruto's number.
"HELLO? WHO IS THIS?" Naruto yelled.
"Oh, it's Sakura. Why aren't you asleep?" Sakura asked surprised.
The beach blonde ninja chuckled, "I was!"
"Oh well, you don't sound like you were. Umm, anyway, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you being my friend." She said softly. "I don't know what I'd do without you and Sasuke."
"Aww Sakura, why talk so lovey dovey? Don't forget, we're always here for you! Umm, can I sleep now?" The energetic man replied.
Sakura let out a laugh, "okay, good night!"
"Night, Sakura." Naruto yawned.
The calls were short but who could think at this hour? Even though, she knew that Team 7 are the only people she can count on.
...Team 7?
Team 7 consisted with four people, Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura and...Kakashi.
I guess, I haven't really got to know Kakashi like I got to know Sasuke and Naruto. He saved my life a couple times, yeah? But you can't always give him credit for that. He's...uhhh, to tell the truth he's really charming. Looks like he hasn't aged a bit. He probably thinks nothing more of me anyway.
Sakura shrugged. Eat, then get some shut eye.
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Author's Notes: Actually, I wasn't impressed with this one. But, I promise it will get better. It's like 6:46 AM right now. I might delete and edit this one later, only to make it longer and perhaps better? Macaroni and Cheese are bachelor's food and it's the easiest one to make so yeah I dunno, I think I want some right now. Keep the REVIEWS coming in. Fill up the MOTIVATION METER!