Chapter Two
Forbidden Love
The class waited in silence, holding there breath as Kakashi sensei walked around the room. Kakashi was giving out the grades for the Chakra Test they took early that week. All of the students were dieing to know if they had passed or failed, for this test would bring them another step closer to becoming the greatest ninja ever. Half of the students already received their grades by the time sensei handed Koharu her grade.
"Great job, Koharu." He smiled and patted her on the head before moving on to the next student.
Koharu stared down at her paper and read the comments then the letter grade in red bold font. "An A, but...I was sure I would fail or at least get a C." Koharu blushed looking up at Kakashi as he finished the grades. Kakashi walked to the board and wrote their next assignment. Immediately Koharu pulled out her things and started to work.
"Well now, look who's working extra hard today to be teacher's pet." Sakura's voice echoed through the class as she leaned over her desk to see Koharu's grade. She frown quickly and snatched the sheet from Koharu's desk. "How is it even possible for you, C average student, make an A when I have a pathetic B+." Sakura waved her paper in the air, as the rest of the class stared.
"Well, maybe Ms. Koharu studied more than usual and practiced after class Sakura. You should try it, rather than working on you relationships with crushes." Kakashi Sensei interrupted, referring to Sakura's crush on Sasuke; who had no intention to be around her.
The class held in their laughter as they prepared to work. Sakura sat back down furious with this new development. Once school ended Sakura met up with a couple of other students for a meeting.
"Ok you guys, we need to talk. I don't know if any of you have noticed, but Koharu is getting better in school." Sakura recalled the event in class.
"Yeah I've noticed. She's usually a laid back person, never working on assignments before commanded to. Not to mention her last six assignments were turned in a week late, but Sensei still excused her for it. She has been getting better grades even though you never catch her studying or bringing books home." another student explained.
"My point exactly. I think something is going on." Sakura concluded, pretending not to already know what was happening between Kakashi and Sakura.
The other students agreed, nodding there heads. Sakura lead the students back into the school. She recalled over hearing Koharu asking Sensei of she could stay after school again. The school was almost empty, not counting the other teachers still straggling to get their stuff and leave. They found Sensei's class and checked for any entrance.
"Sensei, why did you give me this grade?" Koharu walked up to Kakashi looking concerned.
He embraced her sweetly, "you earned it."
"But people may get suspicious about us Sensei. I'm worried Sakura will mess with us again." Koharu leaned her head against Kakashi's chest and sighed.
"What does it matter, I promised I would never let anyone hurt you?" Kakashi placed his hands behind her and drew her closer to him. "Even if someone found out, nothing would change between us."
The remaining students watched behind the door in astonishment, as Kakashi drew Koharu's lips to his. He kissed her deeply and told her not to worry. They rushed out of the school without a second thought.
The next day Koharu walked to school alone. Outside was usually crowded with students early in the morning, but this time it was surprisingly empty. Koharu's heart stopped when she saw a crowd of students. The principal walked out of her class with his hand grasped firmly on Kakashi Sensei's shoulder. He turned and noticed Koharu standing there stone dead.
"Ms. Takashi please meet me in my office." the principal yelled from the crowd. A lake of stares surrounded Koharu as she pushed through the crowd to the office.
Her heart pulsed as her hand pushed open the door. "Yes sir." She stutter the words slowly and sat next to Kakashi.
"We need to talk about you and Kakashi." The principal stood back up and walked around them both. He stared at them both cruelly. "If you don't know, this school does not allow relationships between staff and students. I know you are a good student Koharu, and Kakashi is a great teacher, but this relationship is not accepted."
Kakashi stood up and held Koharu's hand, "I sorry sir, but I can't follow your plan."
"What! Kakashi, if you refuse then you will not be allowed to work here any longer!" The principal stumped his foot and hit the table.
"Sensei!" Koharu stared at Kakashi, who was serious to the absolute level. "Sensei, I won't let you lose you job because of me!" She released his hand and stared at her feet, "no matter how much I love you sensei, I could never live knowing I messed up your life."
