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Sakura No Yousei: Chapter 12- Secrets
Sakura stepped out of the steaming shower and shut the constant flow of water off before reaching for a towel folded neatly on the sink counter. She wiped away the water around her tired eyes and lowered it to find herself in the mirror. She realized she had never looked so worn in her life. Her fingers traced over the dark circles below her eyes before she sighed and wrapped her damp body in the towel. How long had it been since Sasuke was gone? Too long for her tastes and having the same haunting images of him didn't help her either. She wanted to forget, wanted soo badly to be rid of the memories, but some part of her held fast to them. Maybe she wasn't meant to forget about him.
Sakura draped her towel over a chair in the corner of her room and reached into her dresser for her undergarments. She quickly checked herself in the mirror, notice how shockingly thin she was becoming. It wasn't as though she had stopped eating, it was that she wasn't eating enough with the intense training she had been doing. She quickly pulled the white dress over her head to hide her fragile form. She ran her hands lightly over the dress, adjusted the halter at her neck and moved away from the mirror. She didn't feel like seeing herself much anymore.
After fixing her hair and applying light make-up, she figured it would be good if she got some fresh air for once. Slipping on a pair of low white heals, she stepped out the door and into the cloudy morning. The bright orb above her dimly outlined the gray and dismal rain clouds that cluttered the sky, making it a peaceful, yet dreary morning. She stepped out onto the damp streets, her feet carrying her to wherever they pleased. Some part of her felt the need to wander, to let herself come to whatever destination she subconsciously had in mind. Without realizing it, she suddenly came to an abrupt stop after nearly bumping into someone, the same someone she had hoped to avoid till that afternoon.
" Kakashi, I didn't see you, sorry," she said quietly as he beamed down at her.
" A bit preoccupied in your thoughts this morning?" he asked as she nodded and began to walk beside him. He eyed the downcast kunoichi at his side. Her pink hair hung about her face as her eyes watched the ground with a somewhat unconscious glaze.
" So, where were you planning on going before you nearly ran into me?" Kakashi asked, wanting to rid them both of the uncomfortable silence. Sakura merely shrugged and Kakashi frowned. Earlier she had seemed cheered a bit by his offer of dinner, but now she seemed back to her miserable mood.
" I really don't know where I'm going, Kakashi. I'm just a little tired that's all," she said as Kakashi eyed her with curiosity.
" Well, I hope that's all that's wrong. I was on my way to see you anyways so I guess I was lucky to bump into you," he said as she raised her eyes from the ground to look at him. Her eyes seemed to reflect the confusion she was obviously feeling. Kakashi frowned and let his hand rest on her shoulder. He felt her body tense, but relax as he let his hand warm her bare shoulder.
" Sakura, I believe its time you start to train for the Jouniin exam. Perhaps with the extensive training, you can take your mind off things for awhile," he offered. Sakura let out a scoff and laughed a little, catching him by surprise.
" You honestly think I can pass when I'm like this. I don't even think training can take my mind off this," Sakura said with a sigh. " I don't think dinner is such a good idea anymore, sensai. I mean, you're my teacher and… I don't know. I just don't want to forget about him," she said as she avoided looking over at Kakashi. He seemed to slouch a bit in disappointment.
" You're right Sakura, I was way out of line asking you out. I understand if you don't want to do this," he said calmly although his throat clenched painfully. Sakura stopped and let her mind wander. ' Kakashi is trying to help you, idiot, and you turn him down? Don't you want to get rid of this curse? Don't you want to be with him?' Inner Sakura shouted, her fist waving menacingly. Sakura did find Kakashi attractive and someone she could rely on, but she didn't know if it went farther than that.
" Kakashi, I may have been a bit hasty when saying I didn't want to go to dinner with you, its just, things are moving sort of fast. I don't want to get hurt," she mumbled, bowing her head slightly. Kakashi smiled and set his hand against her back.
" Sakura, if you want to take things slow, I understand. I wouldn't want you to feel uncomfortable in anyway," he said, Sakura lifting her head to smile warmly at him.
" Thank you Kakashi," she said as he led her though the street. Kakashi kept his hand on her back, not wanting to detach the contact on her warm back, enjoying the silence as they walked up the paved street to a small restaurant.
" I know it's a bit earlier than dinner, Kakashi, but would you like to have breakfast with me?" Sakura asked as the stopped out front of the swinging doors, the cozy atmosphere emanating from within calling her name. He nodded and led her inside, holding the door open as she entered and pulling her seat out for her when she sat herself down at a table near the window. Sakura blushed at how gentlemanly Kakashi could be when he wasn't an aloof nuisance. He sat across from her, his fingers entwined and his chin rest on his hands. His dark eyes searched her as she looked around, noticing the few couples busy with their meals.
" What are you going to have Kakashi?" Sakura asked as she looked back at him, a bit surprised to find his eye lingering on her already. His gaze never left her as she sat, her emerald eyes watching his stoic form sit in silence. " Um okay then…" she mumbled as she raised the menu in front of her face to avoid the uncomforting feeling of having him watch her. ' Was something on my face, why is he watching me like that?' she thought as she let her eyes roam over the top of the breakfast page, still finding Kakashi's lazy eye on her.
She slouched a bit in her seat, finding his intense gaze rather annoying at this point. ' Gah seriously, is there something on my face that he's staring at?' she thought desperately, her hand reaching under the table to grab a kunai from her thigh satchel while her other hand steadied the menu, hiding her from Kakashi.
Bringing the kunai's smooth reflective surface to her eyes, she searched her face, smiling a bit to check her teeth, but sighed in frustration when she met the same dreary face, flawless as usual. ' Then what the hell is his deal!' she cursed inwardly as she quickly read over the menu and randomly picked what she hoped to be edible in the least. Setting down the menu as casually as possible, she let her eyes trace over the rim of her water glass, Kakashi still staring. Finally she slammed her hand down a bit too forcefully on the table, her napkin gripped tightly in her clenched fist.
" Damnit Kakashi, why are you staring me down like that!" she hissed, her eyes narrowed at the calm Jouniin. He simply chuckled, his eye never leaving her.
" Sakura, you look beautiful today," he said evenly as she sat back in her chair and sighed. ' What is wrong with this man… who stares at you till you go insane then tells you you're beautiful?… he's crazy,' she thought as she let a smile fall onto her face. He remained leaning on his hands, his eye now wandering over her white dress.
" White looks good on you," he commented as she sat up straight.
" Thank you, I'm wearing it for our dinner date," she said as she uncreased her napkin and set it delicately back in her lap. Kakashi smiled at how amusing the kunoichi could be. She was so intriguing to watch, so unpredictable. One of the many qualities that drew him to her, he supposed. She could wear her heart on her sleeve and blow up at any minute, something he would never be able to do…
" Kakashi, you're staring at me again. It's getting annoying," Sakura said, Kakashi blinking before meeting her narrowed eyes.
" Ahaha sorry about that Sakura, I was lost in,"
" Yeah, lost in thought, I know. One of your more predictable excuses when you used to be late for our training dates. You haven't changed a bit," she said with a coy grin. Kakashi let his face brighten a bit, trying to make it slightly more obvious that he was smiling, but he doubted she could tell. Just one more of the disadvantages of his mask.
A waiter came and took their orders, Kakashi ordering nothing to Sakura's surprise.
" Kakashi, I invited you to breakfast, it's pointless to come if you won't eat," Sakura said exasperatedly as he waved off the waiter who waited to take his order. She left, leaving Sakura to eye Kakashi. He turned to her, finding her watching him curiously.
" I already ate. I just came for the company," he said simply. Sakura shrugged and decided to let it go this time, not feeling in the mood to corner the aloof Kakashi. Instead, she busied herself with her silverware, arranging it fork, knife, and spoon. Kakashi watched with interest as she carefully lined the bottom of the silverware to match height, her finger nudging them ever so lightly till at last they were perfect. She lifted her eyes to find him watching her obsessive neatness.
" Sorry, I have a peeve when things aren't organized," Sakura said with a light blush on her cheeks. Kakashi chuckled nervously. Hopefully she would never truly see his apartment, she might have a heart attack from the random piles of scrolls to the messy clutter littering every surface. Kakashi knew what her house looked like and he never thought it possible to have such a tidy dwelling, but he supposed in Sakura's world, anything below her clean house was unacceptable.
" Here you are dear," the waitress said, Sakura instantly fumbling as she stole her hands away from the counter top as she set a plate of steaming food in front of her.
" Thank you very much," Sakura said with a polite grin, the waitress nodding and walking away. She inhaled the sweet smell of her food before digging in, but maintaining a polite manner in how she gorged on her food, noticing Kakashi wasn't about to give her any peace from his ever wandering eye. She had finished about half of her meal when she set down her fork and signaled for the waitress.
" Yes miss, are you done?" she asked politely, Sakura nodding.
" My my, I've never seen someone eat so fast!" she said with a wide grin before handing Sakura her check and removing the plate in front of her. Sakura set the money out on the counter and rose, Kakashi following her as they left.
" So I take it your on a diet, Sakura?" Kakashi asked as they walked toward the training grounds. Sakura snapped her head to look at him, her eyes wide.
" Kakashi! What sort of question is that!" she exclaimed, taken a bit aback by Kakashi's straight forward curiosity. He simply chuckled lightly before facing her, blocking her path. Sakura stopped and watched him with suspicion, not liking his attitude.
" Well, Sakura. To put it bluntly, I've noticed you've been getting rather skinny lately. Have you been eating adequately with the training you're doing?" he asked sternly, the chuckle gone, now replaced with a serious stare. Sakura felt her stomach drop uncomfortably. ' Was it that obvious!' she thought as Kakashi crossed his arms and waited for her reply. She bowed her head, finding herself discovered and not liking his disapproving eye watching her.
" No actually… I guess I haven't been eating enough with all the training I have been doing lately, but its not as though it's intentional," she added hurriedly, seeing his eyebrow raise. ' Great, now he probably thinks I'm starving myself…' she sighed inwardly.
" Look it's no big deal Kakashi," she said hastily as she tried to walk around him, but instantly felt his firm grasp on her upper arm. She turned to see his eye narrowed at her, his stone set face telling her he was not about to let her malnutrition slide.
" Sakura, it is a big deal. Whether you believe it or not, you could be doing some extreme damage to your body. Sakura, it would be an understatement to say I'm worried about you lately. What exactly is going on Sakura?" Kakashi said brutally, Sakura cringing slightly at the annoyance in his voice. Her head fell, her eyes resting on her feet. ' He wouldn't understand what I'm feeling, he couldn't possibly know what's going on…' she thought as she began to anger.
She quickly pulled her arm out of his grasp, her eyes narrowed. Kakashi, taken by surprise, watched as she glared at him. She balled her fists, the small misty tears filling her delicate green eyes. He moved forward, ashamed he had hurt her to the point of tears, but she pushed him back.
" You don't know anything about me! How can you possibly hope to know what I feel! You want to know so badly? I feel like I'm worthless, Kakashi! I'm empty, a waste of life! How can you understand, you don't know what its like to lose the ONE person that knew me better than you or Naruto… I can't go on Kakashi, not without him…" she said, her anger dissipating as her tears rolled down her face. " Do you know what it's like to wake everyday, hoping to grow immune to the pain, only to fall deeper into realization he's never coming back, that he can't ever come back! That he betrayed everyone, including me... Kakashi, I can't live without him anymore… maybe if I got strong enough, if I could prove I was something worth staying for…" she sighed.
Kakashi was stunned her pain went soo much deeper than he had thought. Not only was she crushed at Sasuke's departure and betrayal of Konoha, she thought herself worthless in his eyes, that if she trained herself to death, he may come back.
" Sakura, I know I can never hope to understand your pain, but if you let me, I can help you," he said as he moved toward her, her shimmering eyes widening as he pulled her to him.
" I'm sorry…" she whispered against his chest, feeling relieved that, even after she ignored, yelled and potentially pushed away Kakashi, he would remain by her side to help her. He pulled her tighter to him, feeling her give and return his embrace. He didn't care what it looked like to anyone else, the student and the teacher in a more than friendly embrace. Sakura needed him and he would do whatever it took to heal her.
Pulling back from Kakashi, she looked up into his face, a smile finding its way onto her lips. He smiled back, and always Sakura would notice the crinkle of his eye. A sudden rumble overhead signaled the coming of rain, Sakura turning her face skyward as the first of the raindrops sprinkled her face.
" Sakura, we should find shelter. I doubt you want your dress to get wet," he added as a light blush crept up his neck and warmed his face. She smiled and welcomed Kakashi's vest as he draped it over her shoulders to prevent the white dress to become see-through as the rain began to soak them. He led her quickly to a grove of trees, both of them running as the rain enveloped them in the steaming curtain. They came to rest under the dry patch under a cherry blossom tree, both almost completely drenched.
Kakashi turned to find Sakura wiping the rain out of her eyes, her long tresses hanging limply over her shoulders, the trails of water wetting the fabric on her chest. He quickly looked away, his eyes finding her soaked form more than irresistible. Sakura removed Kakashi's vest and handed it back to him, noticing his eyes refused to meet her.
" Kakashi, are you okay?" she asked as she moved forward, but he forced his eye to look at the canopy to leaves over head. Sakura noticed he mumbled something like " dress" and her eyes fell to her chest, her pale shin clearly visible through the fabric. Instantly covering herself, she chuckled in embarrassment, her face turning a shade of red.
" Sorry, Kakashi… I'm covered now, you can look," she said, Kakashi turning to smile abashedly. They shared an awkward glance before they both decided to find the ground interesting. Sakura lifted her head, finding Kakashi watching her. There was a glint in his eye that caught her, held her gaze on him. Sakura found her head swimming with memories of Kakashi and herself, a sudden situation filling her mind.
" Kakashi, you meant to tell me something the other day, you said you would tell me soon," she said, remembering their conversation in her house the other day. Kakashi cleared his throat and shuffled his feet, finding himself suddenly cornered. ' This is bad… I can't just tell Sakura how I feel about her, that would be too much for her to take in,' he thought as she watched him.
" Sakura, I don't think…"
"Please Kakashi, I need to know how you feel," she said suddenly, Kakashi lifting his eyes to find her right in front of him. Her deep emerald eyes gazed up at his and he seemed to find himself slipping into nervousness.
" Sakura it would be too much for you, I can't," he said, turning his eye from her, but her fingers lifted his chin to face her, his dark eye resting once again on her.
" I need to know, Kakashi… if there's a way you can help me more," she said, her soft voice making him swallow hard, his stomach turning knots. Sakura was done playing games, she knew Kakashi felt something for her. If she could just rid herself of the curse…
" And how could I help you more, Sakura?" Kakashi asked as she moved closer, her half lidded eyes watching him carefully.
" Kakashi, I see the way you look at me. What aren't you telling me?" she asked again, hoping to provoke him to tell her his secret. Kakashi felt his back hit the tree trunk, Sakura coming ever closer to him, her hands now hanging at her sides, her skin completely visible through the white material that hung about her body. His eyes traced over the swell of her chest, her smooth neck, her soft pink lips.
" Kakashi…"
" Sakura, I want…"
Her finger landed softly on his clothed lips, his heart racing madly as her body pressed against his. Her eyes fell closed as her head tilted to meet his lips, the slow anticipation killing him. He could feel her warm breath on his lips, his heart feeling as though it would burst through his chest at any moment. She was so close, but…
" Sakura, I can't…" he whispered and disappeared in a swirl of smoke, leaving Sakura startled.
She looked around, trying to find where he disappeared to, but found herself alone. Her anger rose and she thrust her fist into the tree trunk, the wood splintering and flying from the shattered trunk. The tree swayed before falling, the rain cascading onto her body as her shelter hit the ground. ' I won't lose you too, Kakashi…' she said as her tears began to run down her face as she disappeared in a swirl of smoke, leaving the destroyed tree lying in shards on the soft grass.
Kakashi sat on his couch, bewildered at his foolish actions. He should have never left her with no answer, no explanation to his sudden closeness to her. He should have never abandoned that kiss. How could he possibly tell her his feelings had suddenly gone beyond the simplicity of their companionship, that he wanted her in a way he cursed himself for thinking about?
And yet, what could hold her back from him. The barriers she was building around herself were insurmountable, but he would find a way to reach her. As far as he could tell, she was holding back from what he thought was between them. So why was he?
As if by fate, there she was, at his door. Nothing more than her soaked white dress hung to her frame as her tears mingled with the rain sliding down her face. It seemed too much like an illusion to him. Reaching out his hand, he let it cup her tears stained cheek, feeling the warmth radiate off her body. Her shimmering eyes watched him as he ran his hand over her cheek, wiping away the trails of water, letting his fingers caress her skin as he pushed aside her soaked pink locks.
How could he live without this? Her mere presence before him made him weak. She welcomed his gentle touch and closed her eyes as his fingers swept over her wet lips, causing her mind to flutter as much as the butterflies in her stomach. She came to him to forget, to wash away her pain like the rain had washed away her tears. Would he allow her to forget? Would he be the one she needed to heal her?
" Sakura, I-I…"
" Kakashi, why do you hide from me?" she asked as her emerald eyes opened to examine his unemotional face. His mismatched eyes returned her gaze, his heart beating madly within his chest.
" Sakura, you don't know how badly I want this, how badly I want you," he breathed as he placed his hand on the back of her neck.
" What is stopping you?" she asked as his fingertips ran lightly down her spine, causing goose bumps to rise on her soaked flesh.
" Everything and nothing," he sighed as his hand slid from her soft skin. Her eyes remained locked on his as the rain beat down on her.
" Kakashi, take me, you won't regret it… I won't," she whispered, taking his hand and pulling him out into the rain. His bare flesh instantly chilled as the rain ran in rivulets down his bare chest. Sakura's grasp pulled him to her, her rain-soaked body pressing roughly against his. He felt the desire rise in him as he looked down at her supple flesh clearly visible through the saturated dress.
Her emerald eyes watched as he lowered his head to press his lips to her flesh. Sakura's eyes fluttered close as the warmth from his clothed lips spread through her neck as they caressed her slowly. Her fingers gently reached for his face, finding the mask and pulling it away. His lips left her skin momentarily to let the mask be pulled free. Her fingers ran the length of his chiseled jaw, feeling the smooth skin she longed to see. Her eyes opened as his lips left her skin, his eyes watching her carefully as her gaze fell to his face.
She stared, her eyes searching his flawless features, her fingers tracing over every detail. He was the most beautiful man she had ever seen and for reasons she would never understand, he would always wear that mask. He smiled as her fingers traced over his lips. Perfect. Everything about him was perfect. She couldn't contain her longing anymore and she let her eyes close as she leaned up to take his lips.
He watched as she slowly lifted onto her toes, her hands leaving his face to wrap around his neck. He let his eyes drift close as he dipped his head, their lips finally making contact, lightning flowing through his body as her lips pressed passionately to his. Although brief, the contact they shared swept them away, the rain falling on their embraced bodies. Sakura felt her knees go weak from the sensation of his lips on hers and let his strong arms support her as she let herself succumb to the tremble in her knees.
Her eyes opened to find Kakashi watching her, his flawless smile warming her, his pink stained cheeks revealing his excitement from their kiss. Was it possible he blushed whenever she was around, is this why he hides his face with a mask? So much emotion in that single look and she knew Kakashi could be no great shinoibi with out the mask to conceal his expressions. There was so much she longed to see. The way his mouth looked when he frowned, how he would look if he laughed. It was almost as though he were a stranger in her eyes. The unfamiliar appearance of Kakashi with out his mask took her slightly of guard but amazed her as well.
She stood and admired every curve of his lips, feeling his skin beneath her fingertips, looking into his comforting eyes and finding her reflection there. She knew she was bound to him from this moment on. But she had vowed to never love again. Could her heart have tricked her into these false fantasies, or was all she felt and saw real? It was almost frightening think what she felt for Kakashi was just a figment of her imagination.
But with each moment she spent looking into his mismatched eyes, she knew she was falling faster.
Kakashi leaned forward, his forehead touching hers, his smile innocent and kind.
" Sakura…"
" Don't speak Kakashi…" she said as she pushed him inside his warm apartment and shut the door behind her.
" Anka, we need to tell Sakura. This is really bad, are you sure that's what Orochimaru said?" Gentai urged as Anka nodded, her blue eyes wide. Gentai led his hand fall from the wall beside Anka. Anka cowered slightly as his narrowed eyes scanned the ground. She wanted to reach out, to comfort him, but he was so upset with her, he had cornered her in the apartment, pressing her against the wall, blocking her way out.
" Gentai, I'm soo sorry I didn't tell you sooner, I just thought…"
" That's just it, Anka, you thought it wasn't a big deal. Sasuke could die, especially now that he has gone to Orochimaru. Do you realize what will happen to him… they'll murder him Anka!" he yelled as his fist flew to the wall beside her head, Anka letting out a scream as she ducked, the splintered wood showering down on her. Looking up at Gentai, she trembled as he rubbed his bloody knuckles, his eyes closed in thought.
" Gentai, please, I didn't know that Oro had bitten him!" Anka protested weakly as he gripped her arm harshly. He pulled her to him, her face mere inches from his. His wild blue eyes scanned hers, Anka's heart beating madly.
" Gentai, I didn't know…" she whispered as her eyes filled with tears. He shook her, his narrowed eyes falling to sorrow.
" Don't Anka, please… don't cry!" he exclaimed as he shook her, her sobs becoming stronger. He finally pulled her to him, feeling her rough breathing beneath his hands as he placed them firmly on her back. Her hands gripped his shirt in fear he may shake her again, her weak body trembling as the sobs wracked her.
" Anka, I'm soo sorry," Gentai said softly, his hands running through her hair. She quieted, feeling his fingers in her hair. She pulled back to look him in the eyes, the moment she did the guilt and regret hitting him. Her sapphire eyes were wide with fear and hurt. He had honestly scared her, hurt her.
" Anka, I-I didn't mean to shake you..."
But she pulled back from him, her eyes still wide. She shook her head, her eyes filled with tears, the salty trails running down her face.
" I t-trusted y-you," she breathed before turning and running out of the apartment, leaving the door open. She ran roughly into someone, but didn't turn back as she ran down the hall and out of sight.
Naruto stood, slightly bewildered at what had happened. One moment he was about to knock on the door to Gentai and Anka's apartment to invite them to the movies and the next thing he knew, the door was flung open by a distressed Anka who took off down the hall. His eyes returned to the entrance to find Gentai leaning out of it, his eyes watching nervously as Anka disappeared down the stairs.
" Uh… bad time to stop by, I take it," Naruto offered with a fake smile. Gentai grunted and let him in. Naruto walked past Naruto, spotting a gaping hole in the wall with wood and plaster littering the floor. His eyes narrowed at Gentai who turned to Naruto after shutting the door.
" What?" Gentai asked as Naruto stared him down. His eyes shot to the hole and Gentai bowed his head in guilt.
" What did you do to her Gentai?" Naruto asked, his voice low, almost a growl. Gentai shook his head before he spoke.
" I didn't do anything to her Naruto, I just got upset… she got scared and ran… I-I didn't mean to," he confessed as he stared at his knuckles, the dried blood staining his skin.
" What's going on?" Naruto asked, still glaring at Gentai.
" I… found out something… it has to do with Sasuke and… the Sharingan………."
Naruto felt his breath grow raspy form the mere mention of Sasuke. He was the first to learn Sasuke was a missing-nin, he was there when the Hokage announced it. Not only had he not believed it, he had personally told the Hokage off for giving false information to his fellow Jouniin. But he was returned with an equally as harsh full report, spottings of the lone Uchiha prodigy in the Lighting Country not far from Oro's hide out. Naruto had remembered feeling his stomach drop at Sasuke's name. His main concern was not of Sasuke, it was Sakura he feared for.
" What about Sasuke and the Sharingan?" he asked, now suddenly interested, his eyes wide.
" Anka said Orochimaru had a plan… to get the Sharingan. He said he had to kill… Sasuke. That's why he bit him," Gentai explained, but Naruto simply shook his head, still not fully understanding.
" But his brother Itachi, he has the Sharingan too… why doesn't Oro just… oh god," Naruto gasped as it began to dawn on him. Oro and Itachi were waging war.
Kakashi's leg flew to Sakura's face, the impact sending her flying into the air. Her unconscious body flew before she shifted her weight and spun out of the fall, catching herself unsteadily on her feet. Kakashi smiled as he breathed heavily. She was improving slowly on her tai-jutsu, but he figured at this rate she would be ready for the Jouniin exam in the next week and a half. He and Sakura had been spending almost all their time on her training, from dawn till dusk. She was persistent and he had to admit, he was a bit weary himself after sparing with her.
Sakura stood up straight, a lopsided smile on her face as she wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth with the back of her hand. Her training with Kakashi was finally paying off. That was the only hit he had managed to lay on her for the past 3 hours of sparring. She was confident she would soon be able to turn the tables and take the offensive. She noticed his breath was still strained like hers and decided to call it a day.
" Kakashi, I think we're done for the day," she said happily as she walked over to him, adjusting the long tear in her shirt to hide her stomach. ' Okay so maybe he got me twice,' she said with a smile. Kakashi nodded as she stopped in front of him, holding out a water bottle. He gladly took it and pulled down his mask to drink.
Even though she had already seen his face, it still awed her. She didn't even notice Kakashi's hand in front of her face till he flicked her nose.
" Ow Kakashi, what'd you do that for," she said as she wrinkled her nose and rubbed it. He smiled and handed her back her water bottle, the brief exchange of their fingers touching making his face turn a bright red.
" Sorry about your shirt Sakura, I guess I got carried away," he said casually, hoping she hadn't noticed him blush. She smiled as she pulled it over her head, revealing a white tank top underneath.
" No problem Kakashi, I have too many of these anyways," she said as she slung the tattered shirt over her shoulder. Kakashi smiled and they began to head off to his apartment for dinner, their usual routine after practice. The sky was splashed in a delicate deep blue, the heavens speckled with shimmering stars. On the horizon the last of the suns rays clung to the mountain before dipping out of sight. It was a clear, warm night and Sakura was especially happy the monsoon was finally coming to an end.
Kakashi walked beside the silent kunoichi, noting as her hand swept her stray strand of pink hair from her face, her eyes focused on the stars. He wondered if he had made a mistake hitting her today, but he knew she would be upset if he held back. Her cheek looked considerably swollen, but with ice, it would be fine in the morning. Morning. He sighed as he remembered the briefing he had at the ANBU headquarters. His Sharingan eye shifted back to Sakura at his side. She seemed lost in thought, so he turned his head to watch the dark street instead.
" Kakashi?"
Taken by surprise by hearing his name, he turned his head toward Sakura who's eyes remained locked on the sky.
" Do you think I'll pass?" she asked hesitantly as she bit her lip, the metallic taste of blood on her lower lip. She hoped she wasn't being totally obvious. The fact was, she was scared to death about the exam. She wasn't ready when Sasuke and Naruto had passed and luckily she was allowed to remain with her team because of her medic nin skills, but she feared she just wasn't good enough.
" Sakura, why do you ask me that?" Kakashi asked, wondering if she was worried about her chances at passing.
" I guess… I think I won't pass Kakashi…"
He remained silent, searching for words of comfort, but he was never good at consoling anyone, especially her. Sakura waited for his words eagerly, hoping he would tell her she was getting better, she would be able to pass no problem, but he didn't speak.
" Sakura, I can only assume what you feel is nervousness and worry, but you shouldn't feel like you can't pass. I have faith that you'll do your best…" he said casually, although his insides were screaming to praise her and lift her spirits. But he knew that would only disappoint her further if she failed. Sakura processed his words carefully, knowing he wouldn't say those things unless he truly believed she could do it. She smiled wide before reaching for his hand and intertwined their fingers.
" Sakura…"
" Oh, no one's around Kakashi, it's late and dark out," she said, reassuring him. He relaxed a bit but kept his eyes open, making sure to watch out for anyone who might see them together. Their relationship had pretty much been kept a secret, just until Sakura would become a Jouniin. But until then, it was important for them not to be seen together as anything but teacher and student. It was difficult for Kakashi, not being able to touch her in the open, but he managed. At least they were together alone at night.
" Kakashi, I think I know what I want to be when I pass," Sakura said confidently as they walked up the dark street. Kakashi chuckled at how quickly her attitude toward the exam had changed with a few words from him.
" What's that Sakura?" Kakashi asked. Sakura beamed and turned to him, her hand squeezing his tightly.
" Well, I thought I might go out for… hunter nin…" she said, her eyes closed, almost waiting for him to yell, but when he didn't, she opened her eyes to find him staring straight ahead.
" Kakashi, did you he…"
" I heard you Sakura…"
Sakura let her smile slide to a frown as Kakashi watched the road with little expression. She was disappointed he wasn't even saying anything on the matter. She would even settle for his yelling right now instead of the choking silence.
" Sakura, why would you want to be a hunter nin?" he asked suddenly, his mouth drawn in a tight frown. Sakura felt her heart beat painfully as she searched his face. Honestly, she couldn't tell him why. He would be angry, sad, hurt. She couldn't tell him.
" Kakashi, I… I suppose it's because of…"
" Sasuke.."
Sakura bowed her head sadly, letting her hand slide from Kakashi's. She suddenly felt horrible for saying anything. Would it have been better to not tell him? She figured he would find out about it and be upset with her anyways. But him guessing on his own was worse in a sense. He knew, he knew she still thought about Sasuke, even after she promised herself to him. She felt ashamed of herself.
" Kakashi, maybe I shouldn't come over…" she said sadly as she wrapped her arm around her chest. This was the worst situation she had ever been in. She hated to think of what he would say, what he would do.
" Why not Sakura?" he asked, her inquisitive eyes turning to his.
" But I thought… you, I…"
" Sakura, maybe you think too much and don't do enough. You're reasons for becoming a hunter nin are your own, I won't hold them against you. But for now, lets just enjoy our time together."
His arm wrapped around her waist as he sidled up to her, his lips pressing to her forehead. She smiled at how understanding he was. But how far would it go when she would be assigned to hunt down the only person the hunter nin were searching for. She hoped he would still trust her.
" Sakura, I plan on making this night one you won't forget," Kakashi said slyly. Sakura raised her eyebrows in surprise.
" Now Kakashi, don't tell me you're the romantic type," she said with a giggle as she poked his chest teasingly. He simply chuckled, leaving Sakura to smile at him.
" I wouldn't say I'm romantic…"
" Oh I see…" Sakura said with a sly grin as she pulled the zipper down the front of Kakashi's vest. He smiled down at her, his own devious thoughts in his head.
Taking the key from under a rock beside his doorstep, Sakura exclaiming on how obvious a hiding place it was and how he would be robbed any day now, he unlocked the door and led her inside the dimly lit apartment. Sakura turned to Kakashi as his fingers locked the dead bolt, her eyes narrowed and mischievous. He walked toward her, backing her up until her back met the wall. His hand brushed over her shoulder, his head bowed to inhale the sweet scent of cheery blossoms that lingered around her. Sakura's chest rose and fell with her breath, Kakashi watching the rhythm with craving.
Sakura let her head fall back as his mouth trailed over her collarbone, her mind racing as his fingers traced up her hips, lifting the hem of her tank, his cold fingers sending shivers over her skin. Her hands ran through his silver locks, the light touches causing Kakashi to lean into her. Sakura let out a breathy moan as his hand glided to her inner thigh, his fingers running up her leg slowly. It was delicious the way he touched her, a soft flicker one moment, a hard press the next. Her eyes fluttered open as his fingers stroked her sensitively, her fingers tangling themselves in his silken hair.
She sighed as his fingers left her and traced up her waist to meet her breast. She inhaled sharply as his hand moved over it slowly, her nipples taut with excitement. His lips traveled up her neck, tracing along her jaw, his mouth meeting hers in hurried ecstasy. His tongue brushed against hers roughly, swiftly. She returned his fervent kiss as eagerly, her hunger growing with each moment.
Her hands tugged at his vest, pulling it roughly from his body, her fingers slipping into the hem of his pants. Kakashi groaned into her mouth as she ran her fingers the length of his waist, finding the drawstring and pulling the knot free. His hands shoved her shirt farther up her waist, pushing the fabric over her chest. His fingers trembled anxiously as he fumbled with the clasp of her bra, their lips meeting and parting in a heated battle. He finally got tired of his fumbling and swiftly cut the back of her bra with a kunai, practically ripping the bra off her chest.
The second her bare chest pressed against him, he left her lips, making his way down her neck to taste the velvet of her breasts. Her breath became ragged and escalated as his mouth moved over her nipple, her fingers clawing his shoulders in urgency. His tongue teased her until she thought she would faint. She managed to pull his shirt over his head, gaining a defiant grunt from Kakashi as he refused to remove him mouth from her flesh. She grabbed a handful of hair and forcefully pulled his lips back to her mouth while he busied himself with the satchel around her hips. He was nearly there till…
BANG... BANG... BANG
All throughout their antics, Naruto and Gentai stood, banging and pounding at the door until finally…
" WHAT!" Kakashi yelled through gasps of breath while Sakura slumped against the wall, wiping the sweat from her forehead as she held her arm across her breast.
" Kakashi, open up! It's urgent!" Naruto yelled. The door was flung open revealing a half clothed Kakashi. Naruto and Gentai eyed their sensai carefully before they rushed into yelling again.
" Kakashi, it's Sasuke, he's in danger!" they yelled in unison. Suddenly the door was yanked full open, Sakura pushing in beside Kakashi. Naruto and Gentai's eyes instantly shot to Sakura who held her hands to her breasts, her breath equally as raspy as Kakashi, her eyes wide in shock.
" You said Sasuke. What's happened!" she yelled, the boys flailing as they searched for words.
" Y-you and… and Kakashi!" the boys gasped as Kakashi pushed Sakura back inside. He reassuringly kissed her, urging her to stay inside, but she pulled back and moved around him.
" What did you say about Sasuke!" she exclaimed frantically.
" It's his Sharingan, Orochimaru is going to kill him for it…" Naruto finally said, still regaining composure after seeing Sakura half naked in Kakashi's house. Sakura's head spun uneasily as she listened.
" Oro and Itachi will have the Sharingan…… Sasuke," she breathed as she fainted into Kakashi's arms.
Oh boy, Sakura and Kakashi major fluff...xD yummy... yeah thats all the fluff from them that there will be, promise... i just had to get that outta my system. So sorry for all the broken hearts, as you notice Sakura still has Sasuke on the brain throughout her whole time with Kakashi so you know she's not to serious about him.
erm okay so next chappy, i have no idea what it will be about, i make it up as i go... as for a chappy name, no hints this time buddies, sorry!
luff you all,
blackkunoichi
oh ps check out my profile if you get the chance, i'll have the link to my deviant up there
