Summary: They had been seeing each other in secret for a reason. They wanted something that didn't involve their family. They already had to deal with expectations and the impending uncertainty of their graduation. Sadly good things have to come to an end.

Pairing: Kagome/Sasuke

Disclaimer: Everything belongs to it's respected owners. All mistakes are my own. If you seen any major ones let me know please. I edited this at one in the morning.

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Katsumi leaned against the doorframe to the backyard. She couldn't help the smile that graced her lips. Earlier that morning after finishing her stretching, she had decided that it was the perfect weather to hang up a hammock. She had intended to lay in it after breakfast but her children beat her too it. Naruto and Kagome laid on the outside, with Souta sandwiched in the middle. While the blonde's leg hung off the side, gently pushing against the closest banister to sway them back and forth. With a smile,she took a sip of tea and left them in their quiet serenity.

Kagome hummed gently, while running a hand through Sota's hair. He was snoring lightly. She smiled and kissed his forehead. Before continuing her tune.

"Hey that sounds familiar." Naruto said through the fog of sleep.

"Dad used to hum this when we couldn't sleep." She murmured. She closed her eyes in thought, as the sense of longing wrapped encased her.

"Oh yeah, like when I was having those nightmares about that fox." Naruto sat up, his ocean blue eyes downcast. "It was horrifying because, it would attack the village and kill people." He turned his gaze to her. "And other times it would specifically be you, or kaa-san, or jii-san, or." He placed a hand on the youngest's head. "And I felt responsible even though I couldn't control it." Then he thought about the villagers and how they shunned him.

"Remember how he would say to you that the fox is nothing to fear. That it was out of control because it was scared and alone." She turned to look at him.

"Yeah, I'm the fox." He slumped. "Maybe that's why everyone treats me like trash." He stated with false cheer.

"I don't you, or anyone here. We all love you." She smirked. "And if you were a fox that'd be cool."

"Cool, how?" He asked with a tilt of his head.

"You'd have fox abilities and would be super stealthy. Which would explain how you get away with so many pranks." They shared a quick laugh.

"I'm a fox, what does that make you? You're my partner in crime."

"I'm your faithful circus freak."

"Don't call yourself that." He whisper shouted.

"That's what I am." She said with a half shrug. "I was in the circus. I'm a trained contortionist. I could run across tight ropes before I could throw a shuriken. So that makes me." She paused blinking away oncoming tears. "A freak." She looked to Naruto. "It's fine." She sighed before closing her eyes.

The next day at the academy went unremarkably. Or that's how Kagome thought it went, she was zoned out for most of the day using her ability to explore outside the academy. There were seven ANBU stationed outside the school at any given time. They stood in very specific locations and traded spots every couple of hours. And the Hokage had nodded off while going through his papers, his pipe still in his mouth. One of the downsides was that she couldn't see the area around her. So she wasn't able to stop the eraser that was hurled at her head. Sasuke moved in time to catch it, the noise is what got her attention.

"Yes, Iruka-sensee?" She asked even though her eyes trailed to look out the window. She bit her cheek as her classmates murmured amongst themselves.

"Can you answer the following question?" He asked holding up a book. "Can you tell me how chakra differs from senjutsu?" Almost the entire class had a blank stare, what was he talking about? But Kagome's eyes brightened, she'd have to be the world's biggest moron to get this wrong.

"I bet you, she doesn't know it."

"If it was something about the circus she could answer, no problem."

"Yeah, where are the peanuts,circus girl." There were vicious cackles that followed. Kagome grit her teeth before she sat up, her back straight, eyes trained on her teacher.

"The difference is obvious." She started. "Senjutsu possesses an extra component that standard chakra does not. And that is the concentration of incorporating nature's energy into your own. Though it doesn't differ much from chakra, more so it's a subset, as they both have the same base of spiritual and physical energy." Iruka smiled before writing on the board, she ignored the glares thrown her way as she went back to watching the Hokage nap.

She also missed how the Uchiha turned to glare at everyone, Sharingan activated for those who wouldn't relent. When it was lunch time he didn't hesitate to intertwine their fingers as they walked down the hall. It was a bit to public for his tastes but her sweater hid the Uchiwa fan. And he knew a pesky Hyuuga was prowling around here somewhere, and this would hopefully keep him away. He smirked as he led them to where they normally ate lunch.

"You want to what?" Kagome asked trying to keep her voice down. She frowned when Sasuke just smirked at her.

"I want to join you when you practice with your mother." He stated poking her blushing cheeks.

"But it's boring compared to ninja training," She said nonchalantly though her eyes betrayed her. "And it's not that big of a deal, really." She yelped when he pinched her cheeks rapidly shaking her head.

"You're such a bad liar." He chastised with a smile. "It's involved in everything you do. You use it when you fight, you dance around opponents." He recalled yesterday she managed to land a hit on Shisui because her footing wasn't what he expected it to be.

"That's just for fighting." She huffed with defiance.

"It's clear when you walk." He kissed her cheek before whispering into her ear. "I feel like an elephant walking next to you."

"You're just saying that." She insisted as their eyes met.

"It's a part of you." He kissed her lips before she could turn from him. "That I wanna know more of." She had only mentioned her childhood to him once and it was with a fleeting comment. He missed the fear that flashed through her eyes as he kissed his way down her throat.

If anyone were to ask, Sasuke Uchiha was not a ball of excitement at the prospect of spending this day with Kagome. And he was restraining himself from running to the entrance to the clan's compound. He was wearing more casual clothing as Kagome had stressed, which he was more than happy to comply with. He wore a dark shirt with his clan's symbol on the back and a pair of dark baggy shorts, he left his pouches on his desk, though he elected to keep on his ninja sandals. He made his steps quicker the closer he got to the gate. But the moment he walked under the arch he stopped in his tracks.

There stood Kagome, her hands were gripping the edge of a shirt he had never seen before. It was a hoodie but the sides were gone, except for where the cloth was knotted together in the same places, on both sides one just under her arm the other at the end. Leaving her sides exposed. He felt his cheeks heat as he noticed underneath was not the same leotard she usually wore. He could tell it was in the same style, but it was two pieces that showed more skin than he'd ever seen. He raised his hand to wipe away some drool, when he saw that her legs were not covered by her usual stockings. They were bare, she only had some footwear that he could only guess were dance slippers. His feet carried him towards her, and she looked up and smiled at him.

"Ready to go?" She asked and all he could do was nod. He strode forward. They walked together in a comfortable silence and a glint caught his eye. He moved closer only to grin, how had he not noticed that the familiar fan was visible from the neckline. Before he could indulge and admire how perfect the piece of jewelry looked on her, he heard his name being called.

"Get away from Sasuke-kun, before you infect him with your freakiness." They paused and looked behind them to see a group of pissed off fangirls.

"What are you doing with him?" One demanded, her eyes glowing with murderous intent. Sasuke took a step to stand in front of her, out of reflex.

"Just look at her, probably trying to seduce him away from us." It was Ino who spoke up this time. With the group agreeing behind her.

"Listen circus freak, I don't know how it went in that freak camp but even you should be able to understand that Sasuke-kun is off limits." Sakura piped up.

"Sakura those words are too big for her." Ino sneered at the girl. Kagome clenched her fists, she couldn't and would not attack them. All of the jutsu she wanted to use would cause permanent damage. But Sasuke placed a hand on her arm.

"Leave." Was all the Uchiha said, the heckling girls stopped and stared at him.

"Yes, circus freak,he said it." Sakura waved her hand at the other girl, the rest of the club nodded in agreement.

"No, I meant you, you annoying, pathetic excuses for future kunoichi." He spat out, sliding his hand down to grip Kagome's hand. "I'm insulted that you think you're worthy to stand by my side. And how blind you are to see that, I've already decided." He glared at them not caring that some had burst into tears. "You are going to stop following me around, and if I ever hear any of you insult Kagome again.I will treat it as a personal threat and attack against the Uchiha clan." It was then that those who weren't in hysterics, saw the necklace and they stared in horror.

Sasuke didn't bother to stay, he walked away with Kagome in tow. They strolled as though they weren't affected by the screaming coming from behind them.

"How about we do something different." She said stopping.

"What do you mean?" He asked, but she avoided eye contact. "Is this about something they said?" Wind swept her hair to cover her face.

"Don't want to expose you to my," She paused to stare at the ground as she kicked a pebble. "Freakness." He gripped her face, sweeping away her hair to show her tears. He wiped them away.

"Kagome." He started only to be interrupted.

"No, I am. They aren't just pulling insults from thin air. Before I even knew you, I used to perform in the circus with my mom. And the other kids didn't hold the same enthusiasm I did, compared to being a ninja." Tears poured down her cheeks and she waited. He was going to rip off the necklace and leave. She yelped when he pinched her cheeks, shaking her head.

"Don't cry over trivial things." He said releasing her abused skin, to place kisses on it. "It's a part of you that you can't control, and I like it." He connected their foreheads. "Now let's get going, your mom is waiting for us."

Well there you have it. I again was stuck on what to do, so I'm going to have the original idea I had be the next chapter. But I wanted some Sasuke and Kagome fluff. Which I think I did pretty alright. But anyway if you continue to scroll you'll see a little treat that I wanted to include but didn't want to break the seriousness this chapter had.

~Omake~

Sasuke's Day at the Gymnastics facility

Aerial Silks

Sasuke panted letting out a small scream, as he corrected himself. All the while trying to not tangle his limbs in the cloth. He let out a curse as he slipped and landed on the floor.

"Do you want help now?" Kagome asked.

Sasuke lifted his head to glare at how effortless she made it look. She was upside down using only her hand to keep her up, with her legs crossed.

"No I can figure it out." He said trying to tie his foot in the cloth again, and failing. Kagome sighed and elegantly untangled herself landing gracefully on the tips of her feet.

"How do you do this with not problem?" He demanded with a frustrated blush on his cheeks, as he ended upside down, which was not his intention. It didn't go away as she kissed his forehead.

"I've been doing this since I could walk." Was all she said as she untangled him. "How about we try the lyra? There's nothing to get tangled in." She stated as she ushered him towards the suspended hoops.

Lyra

He let out a long winded groan. It burned more than any training session he had ever had with his father or Itachi. He was trying to follow Kagome's fluid movements as she seemed to wind and dance around the hoop with no problem.

"You don't have to copy me." She said pausing to rest a hand on the hoop with her legs spread in a perfect split. "Do what feels natural."

He hooked his knees over the hoop so he just hung upside down. He was content to watch her instead. But that didn't last long as he started to get light headed.

"Don't hang like that for so long." She said but it didn't help as he went limp, and fell to the padded ground below. She jumped down leaning over him, checking all his vitals. She smiled when he came to and pouted. She kissed his lips with a giggle.

"Do you want to stop?" She asked placing a hand on his chest, which he puffed in defiance. "Wanna try simple stretches? There's no hanging involved."

Stretching

Sasuke gave up when he realized, that his spine didn't bend the way it needed to, to do any of these poses. Or his legs didn't stretch that far. He most definitely didn't pout as Kagome executed a move he would never be able to do. And he couldn't bring himself to feel jealous, she looked so happy and at piece. And that didn't mean he couldn't let his inner pervert purr at future possibilities.