Yo. I must say, I got the newest reviews quickly! I am glad you find my story interesting. Kakashi's will weakens under the sheer power of Zabuza's determination, and Akira plays matchmaker. Time for the romance to begin. Later.

A Pain worth Sharing

Kakashi quickly walked to the front door to let Akira in, remembering to bow in greeting. His jaw dropped when Zabuza walked in after Akira, his smirk telling Kakashi he missed something. 'This is only the third day I've been here, and he's visiting again. What is he up to now?' Zabuza returned the greeting and sat at the small table in the main room, his gaze never leaving Kakashi.

"Kakashi-kun, have you made lunch yet? It's already noon and I didn't eat breakfast, so I can't wait to have what you've prepared! I love it when guests come over. It's like a miniature reunion of sorts."

"Yes, otou-san."

The meal consisted of dumplings with miso soup and white rice on the side, with a raw egg to stir in and sweet sauce for dipping. Kakashi had the soup and rice, since he hated sweets, and Zabuza decided that lunch was a good time to play with the dumplings. Kakashi was sure that Zabuza had absolutely no intention whatsoever of actually eating his food. It was annoying him, and the fact that Akira found it funny only worsened Kakashi's mood.

"You're not eating anything, Zabuza-san. Do you not like it? I can make you something else."

"That's alright…I'm sure it tastes fine. Why let good food go to waste when you can have it?"

Before Kakashi knew what had happened, he had a dumpling shoved in his mouth by a highly amused Mist shinobi. To make things worse, Kakashi could taste the sweet sauce Zabuza had conveniently dipped the dumpling in. Zabuza chuckled slightly as he waved the chopsticks, used to shove said dumpling into Kakashi's mouth, around. Akira laughed heartily as Kakashi blushed and swallowed the dumpling with disdain, not wanting to offend Akira by spitting it out. After using some green tea to wash the horrid taste out of his mouth, he proceeded to glare at a certain sword-wielding assassin.

"That was rude, Zabuza-san."

"That was hilarious. At least it wasn't bitter…that would've been nasty."

"Well, I just happen to hate sweets. I actually like food that tastes bitter."

"Then I'll just have to make it up to you, hmm?"

Akira immediately excused Kakashi from the table, to Kakashi's surprise, as Zabuza literally dragged him to the bedroom.

"What are you doing?"

"Making it up to you."

"No."

"I haven't said what I was going to do yet."

"You don't need to. I already know."

"I'm not going to do that. Not yet, anyway. There's no need to rush."

"Then what are you going to do?"

Zabuza cocked an eyebrow and pulled Kakashi into a bruising kiss, using his arms to restrain Kakashi as he wiggled to break free. Zabuza only stopped to breathe, hugging Kakashi even tighter when he tried to pull away.

"What was that for?"

"Your attitude…and the dumpling. Now you taste like tea."

"Kissing has nothing to do with food."

"It does because you taste like food. I could devour you…and I think I will."

"I thought you said there's no need to rush."

"I thought you weren't interested."

Kakashi blushed, earning a smirk from Zabuza as he backed up into the wall. Zabuza pressed him into it with his body, effectively restraining him by grabbing his wrists and pinning them beside his head.

"I'm not."

"Liar."

"How would you know?"

"I know you want me."

"You know nothing about me."

"Then tell me."

"Tell you what?"

"Everything."

Zabuza chased Kakashi's tongue with his, mapping every inch of his mouth in his mind.

"No."

"Yes."

The silver-haired Jounin began to squirm as Zabuza pulled the left side of his kimono down with his teeth, proceeding to lick his neck afterwards.

"I want you to go."

"You need me to stay."

Kakashi shivered as Zabuza followed a path up his neck with his tongue, letting it slide over Kakashi's mouth before planting a soft kiss upon his lips. The Copy Ninja blushed terribly as he tried to catch his breath and steady his heartbeat, desperately wanting to cover up his exposed face, neck, and left shoulder. Zabuza released him, knowing the insecurity Kakashi felt in such a position. He walked Zabuza back to the main room after fixing his kimono and received a kiss farewell from the Demon. Akira was still snickering when Kakashi turned to face him.

"You knew. That's why you let him in."

"Of course I let him in! You do know you're being courted, don't you?"

"I've never been courted before, otou-san."

"Well, he's a fine young man."

"Yes, otou-san."

'He certainly is.'

TBC

Mazuiko: I do not think there were any new Japanese words in this chapter, but if I am incorrect please let me know. Sorry it took so long to get this one in; I have gotschool workto do. I have to read several books and summarize them for my Honors English 12 class. They are due the first day class starts, so I have to do it over the summer. I have not even started the class yet, and I already have homework. Unfortunately, that is how my school works. Read my profile before you request anything, because I follow very specific guidelines as to how I write and what I will write. There are some things I will not write under any and all circumstances, so please read my profile if you have not done so already. As usual, if I am writing any of the characters OOC, please let me know. I hate doing that. In chapter 6, Zabuza wants to move in…but Kakashi's pride has something to say about that. More angst and romance for us all!