Unexpected Consequences

Disclaimer: Blah blah blah Don't own Naruto… you get the drift

Author's note: Sorry about the wait. I have been so busy with homework and such. I rushed through this, so please excuse the errors and confusing moments!

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Scroll7 - Sweet Rainy Days

Sakura's POV:
I couldn't even punch Kakashi.

I mean, not even a finger nail was laid upon my sensei! I actually tried this time too! Unlike other times when we do train, I make it look like I'm putting some effort in it. This time I tied my hair back tightly and made sure my shoes weren't loose. When have I ever cared if my hair was in the way? But Kakashi went out of his way to tell me… I have to try! Ask questions later! And what did I do the whole time? Ask myself questions.

Why does Kakashi want me to fight him so badly?

What's with Sasuke and his "I know"?

Why is Naruto looking at me like that? Ew…

What is wrong with people today!

Amidst all that, I failed. I could feel Kakashi's glare of disappointment upon me. He was most likely thinking how pathetic I am. I am more pathetic than poor Naruto. Glancing back at Kakashi, who is talking with Naruto about something, I froze as he laughed. Those rare laughs weren't exactly like his brief chuckles; short and forced. This laugh was like the real thing, and it send chills up and down my spine.

I love it when Kakashi laughs.

I found myself feeling jealous of Naruto, who could make Kakashi laugh like that. I wanted to be the reason behind that smile. How selfish of me. As my team mates and I crossed the little bridge, I drew back. Leaning on the wooden railing, I gazed into the small stream below me. With a sigh, and one swift movement, I was now sitting on that same railing. The sky was still gray, and it looked like it would rain soon. I don't like this weather, it makes me all depressed and drained. I glared up and cursed at the dark clouds. Suddenly tiny droplets started falling around me, ever so growing in size and quickly picking up speed.

"Perfect." I mumbled, giving in to the rain and letting it drench my clothing. I was still wearing that little summer dress; light with a cherry blossom pattern on the bottom. I guess this wasn't the best training outfit, but I was too lazy to go home and change. Like I was too lazy to go home and eat, which I should have done as well. It's this goddamned weather. Actually, I think I left my training outfit at Kakashi's, and we usually ate there on days like these. But I really needed to get away, Kakashi did something to me, something that I'm afraid I will never let go. I could barely even look at him, and the irony of that is that I long for him to be here right now. I removed the clip in my hair and let my now soaked pink locks fall over my shoulders. I looked at the small black object in my hand blankly. Why do I always have this with me? Just in case, of course. I threw the hair clip away with a shrug. I had plenty at home anyways. I gazed off into the distance, wondering what Sasuke was doing right now.

"What a shame, I liked your hair like that."

I let out an 'eep' in shock and felt myself falling backwards. The ground hit me hard and I lay there for a moment in shock. I blinked as I saw my sensei peering over me. I sat up feeling a bit dizzy and growled at Kakashi as he chuckled.

"It's not funny! That hurt! You could have stopped me or something…"

"When you fall you can't expect someone to catch you, nor help you up."

I opened my mouth to yell at him, but I had nothing to say. He let out a chuckle again while offering his hand.

"I thought you said not to expect someone to help me up."

"That's only when I'm not around."

But then why didn't he catch me? Yet again I had nothing to say. Well, I shouldn't put it that way. More like I couldn't say anything. Kakashi has yet failed to surprise me, or make me feel this way, this strange condition; my heart beating fast, the world but a blur. I hate it how he plays me like this; we both know it could never be, us, yet… I love it. He knelt down beside me, our faces now inches apart. I scanned his face for his usual expression, but this time it was slightly gloomy. Maybe the weather was affecting him too. His normal attire was soaked, and it hugged his frame tightly. His hair… was normal?

"What do you put in that hair!" I thought out loud. He shrugged and grasped my hand in his. Pulling me up with him, I stumbled and leaned on him for support. I felt him go tense, so I quickly backed off and brushed myself off. We stood there awkwardly for a while. I was getting cold, and started rubbing my hands over my bare arms to get some warmth.
"I think someone's waiting for you at you-know-where." Kakashi said making me jump. Naruto! I forgot! I went to go but paused a few feet from my sensei.

"Hey, Kakashi-sensei?"

"Hm?"

I turned to face him and smiled. "Thanks."

He waved it off. "No problem."

"No really, thanks."

He looked lonely just standing there in the rain, not saying a word. I guess it was my turn to make him speechless, but was he really? I decided not to dwell on that, and left for my date with Naruto.

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Kakashi's POV:
Maybe I was too hard on her. I can't expect much from a teenager clothed in a dress while on a hangover, with an empty stomach at that. If I told her why I wanted her to try her best, would that make a difference? Most likely. But then again, I think Naruto deserves this. His attachment to her is almost as overwhelming as hers to Sasuke. To think it would only be fair.

"Are you listening to me Kaka-sensei?"

I flinched, and looked down at the blonde beside me.

"You're so out of it today." He spoke staring ahead of us, the strawberry kunoichi just feet away. That statement was explaining his condition more than my own. Just then I would mistake him as a mature teen like Sasuke himself. There was no devilish grin, no uncontrolled giggling, just empty, longing eyes for the girl in front of him. Perhaps this situation with Sakura was not fair but the total opposite; cruel.

"Well, you won the bet." I said as cheerfully as I could. Those past moments of Naruto's silence must have been building up his normal self, for he released a loud snort followed by hysterical laughter.

"I so kicked your ass, sensei!"

I couldn't help but laugh at that remark. "You've got a long ways to go, Naruto."

"Yeah, I guess you're right. Sakura was pretty good though…"

"You could say. She has improved somewhat."

And that was true. Not only has she enhanced her skills altogether, but her attitude has changed considerably.

"Clearly you would think that…" He mumbled, and I shot him a look. Seems that my students are transforming while I, I just remain fixed; unchanging. The rain started to fall, just as I presumed, as we were walking the now abandoned streets. Naruto instantly became focused and looked around him apprehensively.

"Where did Sakura go?"

Taking a glance behind my shoulder I saw the girl resting on the bridge we passed not moments ago. Motioning behind me, I said with a sigh, "I'll go get miss slacker, you go ahead."

He looked at me questionably, as if he was uncertain what my motifs were. But I was his sensei, I made the rules. So he nodded slowly and continued walking, while I walked the other way towards my student. She was soaked through her clothing, and she looked like she was at the point of freezing. Her rose locks were weighted down heavily with water; hugging her skull and falling down her back. She looked unhappy in this setting, yet she had a certain glow to her. Like a candle in the dark, she stood out vibrantly. I decided I didn't want to surprise her, since she was balanced on a thin piece of wood with water below her.

"What a shame, I liked your hair like that." Sounds a bit corny, but it was the truth. Besides, I didn't know what else to say. I couldn't just say 'Nice weather we're having!' or 'Get off your lazy ass!' She jumped anyways, and I could have saved her from falling, but I thought it was a good time to teach her a little lesson. With a soft thump, she was on her back, the breath knocked out of her little frame. I felt slightly awful, however she didn't fall into the river, minus the fact that she's already wet. I wouldn't want an angry Sakura on my hands. The way she was glaring at me though, meant that she was pissed anyways. Seeing the way her face burned red made me smile.

"It's not funny! That hurt! You could have stopped me or something…" She pouted.

"When you fall you can't expect someone to catch you, nor help you up." I said, reaching my hand out to help her up. Looking at it curiously, she spoke so softly I could barely hear it over the rain. "I thought you said not to expect someone to help me up."

Well, that was true. But… "That's only when I'm not around."

She looked at me with total shock; disbelief. Then her face lit up, her cheeks a shade of bright pink. Sakura looked like she was thinking about something, me I suppose. So I knelt down to her level, trying to get her attention. Her eyes scaling over me, she made a rather fascinated expression when her eyes reached the top of my head. "What do you put in that hair!"

Lots and lots of gel.

I pulled her to her feet, and she clumsily tripped, thus her leaning on me for support. This is how its supposed to be. This is what I want. What is it that she wants? Is it me? No. It can't be me. I am just tooling with her emotions. She doesn't know, she doesn't understand. Now she was cold, it was obvious by the way she was rubbing her arms and I didn't have anything to give her some warmth. I could maybe… No. Remember why you're here Kakashi.

"I think someone's waiting for you at you-know-where." I said, she blinked and let out a gasp. She started to go but paused and turned around to face me. "Hey Kakashi-sensei, thanks." She said shyly and I nodded. "No problem."

Shaking her head, she said in a more serious tone. "No really, thanks."

I was confused by that remark. What is it that she was thankful for? Her expression, her faint smile, made it seem like she was talking about something else. I watched as the girl hurried to her date, and I was left in the rain, pondering. Now what will I do?

Well? Nothing happened much in this chapter...actually, nothing really happens in any chapters. But thats just what I think.
Please review and hopefully my next update wont take as long!