Unexpected Consequences

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Author's note: I loooove this chapter! X3 I was listening to a lot of L'Arc-en-Ciel while writing this… so don't be afraid xD L'ARC-EN-CIEL KICKS ASS! –ahem… I would like to thank all who like my story so far, ARIGATO! I LOVE YOU ALL! This part took me forever to write, so you better like it! Cha!

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Scroll4 - Meaningless Midnight Kisses

Sakura's POV:

That was it.

I said it.

I told him to kiss me.

This was all for my date with Sasuke, of course. Wasn't it?

Seeing Kakashi's stunned expression, I frowned. "You don't want to kiss me?"

I put on my best act to seem innocent, hoping that it would snap Kakashi back to reality. But his jaw just dropped lower.

"Sakura… I…"

"Oh please sensei!"

He shook his head, "Your drunk, Sakura."

I glared at him. "I'm not drunk and you know it!"

He was looking at me differently. I guess it's because I have never acted this way towards Kakashi. A student should always respect their sensei, and whatever he says. But I'm notgoing to take no for an answer!

"Please! I haven't kissed anyone before, so I…"

"I'm not going to steal your first kiss for something so foolish!"

He was mad. I made Kakashi mad. He never gets mad, especially at me. He hardly gets annoyed with my childish crush on Sasuke, and I know he doesn't like it. I just know it.

"I'm sorry…" I whispered, bowing my head in shame. He let out a sigh, resting his hand on my shoulder reassuringly.

"It's been a long night. You can use my bed." Standing up, his hand never leaving my shoulder, he offered his other one.

Take it, Sakura. Take it.

Blushing lightly, I placed my hand in his. He was so… warm, so soft. He led me to his bedroom, both of us stumbling over the sleeping Naruto.

Stupid Naruto!

I was going to kick him but Kakashi gestured for me to lie down. But instead of lying down, I sat on the edge of the bed and looked up at my sensei.

So handsome…

What's wrong with me! Why am I looking at him like this?

Without even thinking, I said to him, "Why won't you kiss me?"

"The same reason why you call me sensei." He replied, sitting beside me.

I don't get it. What is that supposed to mean!

"Is that the only reason why you want me to kiss you, so that you can be ready for Sasuke?"

No.

"Your first kiss shouldn't be meaningless."

It wouldn't be meaningless.

It wouldn't be meaningless because I have feelings for you, Kakashi. You were the one I relied on. You were the one I went to when I needed comfort, advice, or company. You were the one I sought attention of. You were the one my heart yearned for. I was so blind, so blind to what I really felt.

What am I, a poet? I should just throw all those thoughts away. Kakashi would never feel the same for me, but…

"And I thought you knew everything." He stiffened as I leaned on him, but soon relaxed as I entwined my fingers in his. "If I am to never be with you…" I whispered, "Can you at least leave me with a kiss?"

Oh no… what did I just say! I am such a fool!

Kakashi looked down at me, the window to his back, his face almost a complete shadow. He reached up to his face. What is he doing? I can hardly see! Then, cupping my cheek in his hand, he brushed his lips against my own. I was swept over with dizziness as we sat there kissing.

Don't stop.

Please, don't stop.

Finally pulling away, he replaced his mask back to its original spot and laid me down, making sure I was wrapped safety in the sheets.

You're so confusing. So confusing. So confusing.

"Goodnight, Sakura."

"Kakashi—"

He hushed me, brushing my hair away from my face. I closed my eyes.

So confusing…

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Kakashi's POV:

Asking me if I had a date, fine.
Telling me to kiss her, not fine.

"You don't want to kiss me?"

I… don't know. I really don't know.

"Sakura… I…"

"Oh please sensei!"

The way she said 'sensei' sounded as if she wasn't comfortable saying it. Like she wanted to say something else… what was it? She was drunk. She had to be drunk. Saying this wasn't like her at all.

"Your drunk, Sakura."

She pouted at this, "I'm not drunk and you know it!"

Yes, I do know that. But why me? She looked so different to me now; she has gone through some drastic change. I find myself attracted to her, like never before. It' not me who she's fond of, it's her teammate. It's not me…

"Please!" She lowered her voice, "I haven't kissed anyone before, so I…"

She wanted her first kiss to be from me, for the wrong reason.

"I'm not going to steal your first kiss for something so foolish!"
I didn't mean to sound angry, but it came out that way, and Sakura looked rather hurt.

"I'm sorry…"

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Sakura. I hate seeing you like this, and I hate being the cause of it. Lowering her head, she let out a muffled sniffle, and all I could do was gently touch her on the shoulder. Just doing that made her glance up and blush.

"It's been a long night. You can use my bed." I stood up, offering my hand, hoping that she would take it. She did shyly, and we walked across the now dark room. Her small hand was shaking in mine; I pretended not to take notice. Letting go, Sakura stared down at the snoring Naruto. I went to fix the covers on the bed, and snapped my fingers to get Sakura's attention, her foot ready to kick the boy. She went and sat down at the foot of the bed, her bright green eyes set on me.

"Why won't you kiss me?" She was serious this time.

But I don't know the answer.

"The same reason why you call me sensei." Confused, she blinked.

I was confused myself, so I sat down beside her. Glimpsing at the open window to my right, the moon was bright and its light spilled into the small room.
I wonder…

"Is that the only reason why you want me to kiss you, so that you can be ready for Sasuke? Your first kiss shouldn't be meaningless." I turned to face the girl, her face hidden in my shadow.

Letting her body lean up against mine, grabbing my hand tightly, she whispered, "And I thought you knew everything."

Sakura…

"If I am to never be with you, can you at least leave me with a kiss?"

Yes. If that's the least I can do. Just for you.

I pulled down my mask, forgetting that this was the first time Sakura has seen beneath it. Reaching up, I brought our faces closer, and kissed her.
Does she want this? Is this what she really wants? It must be, for she didn't push me away. Instead of cringing under my touch, she leaned in begging for more. But I had to stop. I had to stop before I do something that I will later regret. Breaking the kiss, I pulled the cloth back over my face, and gently laid her down.

My Sakura. My sweet Sakura. Is she mine? No, she isn't.

"Goodnight, Sakura." Was what I was able to spit out, although I wanted to say much more.

She mouthed the word 'Kakashi', her eyes glazed in a daze. I tried calming her by running my fingers through her hair. How I've always wanted to feel that cherry blossom texture. It looks so soft, and it is. I watched her as she closed her eyes, whispering my name over and over. Her words stuck like needles. It was agonizing that I couldn't be with her.

Agonizing.

Before I left the room, I took another glance back at the girl.

Could it be fate that brought us together this night?
Could it be fate that brought us closer?
Maybe. But I don't think so, because I don't believe in fate.

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"Wait…" The girl sat up and reached out to him.
"Hm?"
She looked at him longingly, making him smile.
"Would you like me to stay?"
Nodding, she scooted over on the bed, letting him lie down beside her. She immediately attached herself to him, wrapping her arms tightly around his torso,him embracing her in return.
And they stayed like that all through the night, just holding each other,even through the morning; when the yellow-haired boy regained consciousness.

BUAHAHA! o.o
Wow, that was fun.
Im not sure if I should continue or not... what do you guys think?
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