Chapter 4: Bottled up

" Really"? asked Kakashi. " Yes. I think I do". said Sasuke. " But don't tell anyone not even Ishimaru-sensei. O.k"?

" O.k. Would you care to explain"? said Kakashi. " Well I don't know if I can. You've been in love before, It's something you can't explain. You just know". said Sasuke. " And your almost positive"? asked Kakashi. " Yes. Jugding on what I've heard people say, yes I'm positive there is something there". said Sasuke. " But I can't tell her. It's not just that I can't, it's that I don't really want to. Do you think i'm afraid"? asked Sasuke.

" Well based on the way you are, and what your telling me, I think your afraid to tell her for more than one reason. One it's nerves , everyones had them, and two, your afraid if you let her come to close she'll just be taken away again, like your family was taken from you".

" I don't think I should tell her." said Sasuke. " I think you want to tell her, or else you wouldn't have talked to me". said Kakashi and smiled. "Yeah". said Sasuke. " But how do I tell her"? said Sasuke. " You'll know. said Kakashi .Trust me".

They walked into the infermary. Kakashi and went up to the secretary behind the desk. " Hi. I need crutches for my student here". said Kakashi. She could tell the man was smiling because his eye arched. " Sure. One moment please". said the secretary. She went in the back.

Sasuke sat down. " I never would have noticed my ankle was hurt if Sakura didn't tell me". said Sasuke.

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" O.k, here are your crutches". said the secretary, and handed them to Sasuke. He took them and stood up. " Do you know how to use them"? asked the secretary. " Yes". said Sasuke. Him and Kakashi left the infermary.

" Alright today you will be practicing things you already know. You may use the dummies, spar with eachother, or however else you can think to practice". said Ishimaru. She walked over to Kakashi who was reading under a tree. Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto walked out onto the field.

" Sakura,do you want to spar with me"? asked Sasuke. " Sure". said Sakura inner Sakura: yay!

" Physical fighting"? said Sasuke. " Sure". said Sakura. They begin to fight.

" Sakura"? said Sasuke. " Yeah"? said Sakura.

(They were still fighting.)

" I'm sorry".said Sasuke. Sakura stopped. She had to dodge his kick. " What"?said Sakura in supprise.

" I'm sorry about yesterday. I shouldn't have been so mean, you were only trying to help. I didn't even notice I was hurt until you said something. Thanks". said Sasuke. Sakura looked at him with a supprised look on her face. " Um...your welcome"! she said. She grinned. He knew what was coming next. She ran up and hugged him! " Sasuke"! she said. He made a small smile.

" 15 minutes you guys". yelled Kakashi

Him and Ishimaru were sitting beneath the trees. I was very hot out.

" You think it will ever cool off". said Ishimaru. " Probably by tonight". said Kakashi.

" Are we going to the Ramen shop tonight"? asked Ishimaru. " I don't know. Do you want to go"? said Kakashi

" I guess so". said Ishimaru in reply.

Kakashi was reading his book.

"Kakashi do have another book besides that one? I'm bored". said Ishimaru.

" Uh..."he looked in his pockets." Yeah. Uh, it's a training guide". said Kakashi. He held it out to her.

She took it. " Thanks"! she said. She opened it and began reading.

Kakashi stared at her.

Ishimaru felt someones eyes on her.

She looked up from her book, and found Kakashi staring at her. " Kakashi". she said, and smiled.

He blushed a little. " Gomen". he said, and looked the other way.

Ishimaru smiled, and began to read her book again.

" I can't beleive I was staring at her. She must think i'm some kind of werido". he said to himself.

The sun was blazing. The birds were chirping. It was a beautiful day.

" Alright guys, come on in"! said Kakashi.

Team 7 ran to their sensei.

" O.k. We are done for today, and I thought we could go to the Ramen shop for dinner". said Kakashi.

" Alright"! said Naruto.

" Cool". said Sasuke. " O.k". said Sakura.

" Let's go then". said Kakashi.

They all left the training field, and walked to the Ramen shop.

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" Hello, welcome to the Ramen shop, follow me to your seats". said the waitress.

" Why couldn't we eat outside"? asked Naruto.

" Because it is too hot". said Kakashi.

They were shown their table, and sat down.

" You guys looked good out there". said Ishimaru.

" Yeah, I guess". said Sasuke.

" I had fun"! said Sakura.

" Sakura is always so happy"...thought Sasuke.

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The waitress came to their table.

" Hello, my name is Jackie. What can I get you"?

" I'll have the chesse ramen"! said Naruto.

" I'll have the veggie ramen". said Sakura.

" I'll have the pork ramen". said Sasuke.

" I'll have the pork and beef ramen". said Kakashi.

" And I'll have the plain ramen". said Ishimaru.

" O.k". the waitress said while writing it all down. " It will be about ten minutes".

They all chatted casualy until the waitress arrived.

" Here you are". She said, while giving everyone their orders.

" Thank you". said Kakashi.

They began to eat.

" Kakashi-sensei, how long will Ishimaru-sensei be training with us"? asked Naruto

" I'm not sure Naruto. It depends how long it takes her to learn all the stuff she needs to know". said Kakashi.

"Oh". said Naruto, and returned to eating his ramen.

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When everyone was done eating, they stood up. Kakashi layed down the money on the table. Even though Ishimaru tried many times to let him let her pay. But Kakashi won over everyone, and put the money down. But unbeknownst to Kakashi Ishimaru had sliped money into his pocket.

" A step below Hokage, and he can't feel me slip five dollors in his pocket"! Ishimaru laughed to herself.

" I bet she thinks I didn't notice her sliping that money into my pocket". Kakashi laughed to himself.

They went outside.

" I'll see you all tomorrow"! said Ishimaru. " Bye"! said Sakura. Sasuke waved. " See you tomorrow"! said Naruto.

She turned to Kakashi. " See you tomorrow". She said to Kakashi.

" How about I walk you home. I have some stuff to go over with you anyway". said Kakashi. " O.k". said Ishimaru

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Sakura caught up to Sakura. " Sakura".

She turned to her left and saw Sasuke. " Hi". She said. inner Sakura: "I had nothing better to say than Hi"?

Sakura smiled. " What is it Sasuke"?

" Um, well you know how i'm always mean to you even though your so nice to me, and try help me"? " Mm".

" Well I uh, just wanted to say um, that i'm sorry, and I actuallycarealotforyou"! He said while looking at his feet.

" What"? said Sakura with a smile. " You heard what I said"...He looked to the side." I care for you Sakura. More than shows". said Sasuke.

Sakura had the biggest smile on. He turned to look at her, and made a half smile. " Would you-..." She stopped walking. She cut him off, and put a finger to his lips. Then she leaned in and kissed him. He didn't know what to do, he just kinda stood there like an idiot. But he figured he better react some how so she wouldn't think he didn't want to kiss her. He relaxed and returned her kiss. She pulled away.

" Sakura do you want to go to dinner with me tomorrow night"? He said full of confidence. His confedence was at it's all time high.

" Yes. I'll go with you". She said, trying to contain her excitement. inner Sakura: ( Well, she was just bouncing off the walls. Literally!)

" I'll walk you the rest of the way home". said Sasuke. " O.k". said Sakura. He took her hand and they started walking to Sakura's house.

" How about I walk you home. I have some stuff to go over with you anyway". said Kakashi. " O.k". said Ishimaru.

They started walking down the street. There was nobody else around them. " I wonder where all the people are"? thought Ishimaru.

All the way to Ishimaru's house they were quite.

They arrived, and Ishimaru took out her keys and unlocked the door. She walked in and Kakashi followed her.

She put her keys down on her kitchen table.

" So what is it that you wanted to talk to me about"? asked Ishimaru.

" Well, just about teaching plans, and things". said Kakashi

She sat on a stool at her counter. He sat at her counter across from her.

For the next half hour they talked about what was going to be taught, by who, and what was going to be practiced.

" What time is it"? Ishimaru asked kind of randomly. Kakashi was a little thrown off. " Uhh,..." He looked at the clock on the wall behind her.

" 7:30". said Kakashi. " I have to call my mother"! said Ishimaru, and ran out into the hallway. " You know there is a clock on your wall"! Kakashi called after her. " Guess she must really need to call her"? said Kakashi.

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Ring, Ring!

" Hello"?

" Hi mom. It's Ishimaru".

" Oh, hi honey. How's training going"?

" Good. I was talking to a friend in the kitchen when I remembered I had to call you".

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Kakashi got up, and stood behind the divide in the kitchen and the hallway.

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" Well thank you dear". said her mother. " I'm not keeping you from your guest am I "? asked her mother.

" No mom. I was just talking to Kakashi my sensei".

" Kakashi. Is your sensei a man"? asked her mother with a sly tone.

" Yes mom. I know what your thinking but"...

" But what dear? Is he cute"?

" Mom"!

" What he's not in the room is he"?

" No, i'm in the hallway".

" Well then, is he"?

Ishimaru twirled her ponytail.

" Yeah".

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"Yeah what"? thought Kakashi.

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"... O.k he's really cute"!

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Kakashi smiled an evil smile.

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" Well you know what happened to me and your father".

" I know mom, you were his apprentince, and you fell in love, I know".

" Keep it in mind dear. Keeping tradition".

" O.k ma. Hey! do you want to come down, and see my new house"?

" And your boyfriend"?

" Mom! He's not my boyfriend!...yet".

" That's my girl". Her mother laughed. " Sure I'll come down. Is saturday o.k? That's as soon as I can come".

" Today is Thursday? Yeah, I'll see you on Saturday. I'll leave a key incase you come while i'm not here". said Ishimaru.

" O.k. I'll see you Saturday"!

" Bye mom. See you Saturday"!

Ishimaru hung up.

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" So i'm cute huh"? said Kakashi as he came out from behind the divider.

" You were eavsdropping"! said Ishimaru

" I think you're pretty cute too"! said Kakashi in a half mocking voice. ( Cause he really did mean it! But he was teasing her.)

She laughed.

" Let's go back to the kitchen"! said Ishimaru

They talked about random stuff.

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" So what's your favorite food"? Ishimaru asked Kakashi.

" Hmm...probably dumplings". said Kakashi. " What about you"?

" Probably soup. If that counts". said Ishimaru.

" Yeah it counts. What kind"? asked Kakashi.

" Vegatable". replied Ishimaru. " Do you like soup"?

" Yeah, my favorite is probably vegatable too". said Kakashi.

" What made you want to become a shinobi, and then a sensei".? asked Kakashi.

" Well probably because I wanted to be independent. My mom is a very independent so that's where I get it from. And I love to teach. It's a thrill for me. But i'm not a boring person, quite the opposite. I love challenges. It's fun to do something you thought you couldn't". Her eyes sparkled as she said this. Kakashi stomach felt funny. " What about you? What made you want to become a teacher"? asked Ishimaru.

" To be honest, I don't know. But did you know Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto are the only ones who have passed under me"? " Really"?

" Yeah. I challenged them to work as a team. They are the only one's who did it". said Kakashi

" Wow". said Ishimaru. Kakashi smiled.

" I guess I'd better go". said Kakashi " O.k". said Ishimaru. She didn't want him to leave.

He got up. They started to walk to door.

" I know you put five dollars in my pocket". He said lazily. Ishimaru smiled.

" Here you go". he said holding out the five dollars. " No. You keep it. I don't want you to pay for my dinner". said Ishimaru.

" Well I guess I'll take it considering i'm going to pay for another dinner anyway". said Kakashi.

" What are you talking about"? said Ishimaru. " I'm taking you and your mother out on Saturday". said Kakashi. " But you don't even know my mother"! said Ishimaru. " That's o.k. If i'm going to become your boyfriend at some time, I might as well start somewhere"... said Kakashi while opening the door. " I can't believe you were eavsdropping"! said Ishimaru, and gave Kakashi a play punch.

He just smiled an evil little smile.

" See you tomorrow"! said Kakashi. " Bye"! said Ishimaru, and shut the door behind him.


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