AN: I am really sorry that I haven't finished posting the chapters. The holidays were rough and things have been crazy. But I am back online now and will be posting in speedy fashion. :-) Thank you all for your reviews and your patience! Please enjoy!

"Sakura!" Kakashi banged his fist against the door. "Open the door!"

"Go away." Her voice may be muffled but the venom it held was so thick it rolled over him in waves.

He let out a frustrated breath. "Listen Sakura I'm sorry for laughing, it wasn't directed at you. So please just open up and let me explain." When no answer came he cursed in frustration. Then the sound of a gasp had his head shooting up towards the older woman who lived in the apartment next door, she looked him over head to toe with wide eyes. He followed her gaze and just now realized he was still sporting nothing but his boxers. His cheeks heated and he let out a nervous laugh as he met the woman's gaze. The womans own cheeks flared red and quickly retreated back into her apartment slamming the door shut behind her.

Kakashi let out a frustrated breath as his fist banged against the door again. "Sakura open the door or at least give me my clothes before I get turned in for indecent exposure."

"It would serve you right." He could barely hear her now, she seemed to have distanced herself from the door.

"Damn it Sakura!" His fist met the wooden door and a cracked indent formed under his fist. Anger flooded through him. "You're just being childish!"

"SCREW YOU!"

The muscle in his jaw ticked as he held his tongue. Ok, so wrong choice of words. But damn it this is just ridiculous. It was an honest misunderstanding. He hadn't been laughing at her. He had been nervous; worried because he had almost poured his heart out to her back in the bedroom and at the time he thought it was too soon. But then she went and confessed her feelings for him. It had shocked him. It was almost a surreal feeling as if he had only imagined it. But when he finally looked at her she stood there her face flushed red and her hand plastered over her mouth. It was in that instant he knew what he heard was true and that she too had been holding back her true feelings. That's when the laughter came. Between the humorous fact that they both had been walking on eggshells around each other about their feelings for no apparent reason and how adorable she looked standing there he couldn't help but laugh at the situation.

He let out a long breath and let his hand fall to his side. He could understand how she took it the wrong way though, but still, to push him out the door without even giving him a chance to talk, it was just too much. Leaning his head against the door he let out a sigh before he spoke. "If you're not going to let me in then at least listen to what I have to say." Her continued silence urged him on. "I wasn't laughing at you I was just relieved that you feel the same way I do. I had wanted to tell you back in your room when you were wrapped in my arms, but I couldn't. I thought if I did I would lose you because you didn't harbor such feelings for me and you would reject me. But then, when you told me how you feel I was happy and I thought it was silly how we had hid our feelings when we should have just been up front and honest." He took a steadying breath. "Sakura please believe me." As the last word left his mouth the lock on the door clicked and he took a step back. Slowly the door opened and Sakura stood in the doorway, her face unreadable as she met his gaze. Was she going to forgive him or send him away?

"Do you really feel the same way?"

He let out the breath he hadn't even known he was holding and smiled. "Yes Sakura." He took a small testing step towards her and when she didn't draw away in one swift move he wrapped his arms around her. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt your feelings." He pulled her close in a hug. "Please forgive me."

"Tell me"

"Huh?" He pulled back to look at her face but her head was lowered, yet he still caught the red that crept up her cheeks.

"Your feelings, tell me them."

This time he held back his chuckle and slowly moved his hand to under her chin. Lifting her chin to meet his gaze and seeing them brimming with tears he gave her a gentle smile. "I love you Sakura with all my heart and soul."

First one tear then another slid down her cheeks and she did a terrible job trying not to smile as the corners of her mouth twitched upwards. "Idiot" She muttered and turned her gaze away.

His smile grew. "Brat" He countered and she snapped her gaze back to his, a smile still twitching at her lips. He leaned in and feathered a kiss to her lips. "I love you" He proclaimed again resting his forehead against hers.

Giggles erupted from nearby and Kakashi looked up to see that woman standing there again, only this time she had friends with her. When had they gotten there? "You should forgive him dear." The woman giggled. "You don't find men like him every day."

Kakashi blushed when he saw her eyes sweep down his body and he looked back at Sakura who has now started giggling. "Can we go inside now?" He suddenly felt like the last piece of meat amongst hungry predators and needless to say it made him uncomfortable. Sakura bit her bottom lip to stifle her laughter, yet she made no sign of moving. Kakashi frowned and glanced back at the women ogling him. "Just remember Sakura" He met her gaze again. "Pay backs a bitch." And with that he picked her up so fast and nestled her in his arms she yelped in protest as he made his way back into the apartment.

"Put me down." She pushed against his chest.

"Nope" He kicked the door shut and made his way towards the kitchen.

She finally gave in and let out a defeated sigh. "What are you doing?" She questioned as he sat her on the counter.

He placed a hand on either side of her and caged her in, leaning close until he was a mere breathe away. "I'm going to feed you." He brushed his lips against hers. "And then I plan on eating you."

"I can't do this" Kakashi protested and attempted to turn and dash but Sakura caught him by the arm.

"You have to." Sakura yanked and he reluctantly followed.

"But Sakura…." At this point he didn't care that he was whining. There was no way he was ready to have dinner with her parents. In fact the thought alone terrified him. The last three weeks have been utterly perfect. They had spent every minute together, loving each other, enjoying each other's company, talking about the future…..but now dinner with her parent's was about to bring it all crashing down around him.

Sakura stopped abruptly and spun towards him. "Honestly Kakashi what's the big deal? It's not like you haven't met them numerous times before."

Kakashi pursed his lips tugging his arm free. "Yeah well" He shoved his hands in his pocket. "I wasn't screwing their daughter then."

She stared at him blinking a few times as if finally registering his fear. Then a smirk spread across her lips. "Don't tell me you're actually scared of my parents?" She bit her lip but she failed in holding back her laughter.

His brow furrowed together at her amusement. How could she find this funny? He was genuinely scared for his life. Sure he could probably take on her dad and win, despite the fact he was a Jonin, but in the same sense he couldn't even imagine doing so because he was Sakura's father. It's a lose-lose situation for him. If he is attacked there was no way he could retaliate. Not only that, but Sakura hadn't even let him wear his vest or gear so he felt almost naked and completely helpless. "You won't be laughing when your father nails me to the floor." He mumbled and began down the street again.

He heard her scurry after him still laughing. "I'm sorry." She entwined her arm with his. "It's just I can't believe you are actually scared to see my parents. You? The man who has beat out hundreds of foes."

His frown deepened and his shoulders slumped a little. Was it really so hard for her to understand? "Yes well again, I wasn't screwing any their daughters." His feet began to feel weighted as they continued down the street. If his memory served him right they were just a block or so away. He could feel his heart begin to beat faster and faster. If he was lucky things would go smoothly and he could leave unharmed. But for some reason he didn't feel very lucky today.

Her laughter finally subsided and she nudged his shoulder. "You have nothing to worry about. They are thrilled about becoming grandparents. And besides they wouldn't have invited you if they didn't like you." She smiled but he didn't find her claim comforting.

He was sure they were thrilled, but it's what they think about him being the father that worries him. Were they really ok with it? Could they accept the fact that he used to be her sensei? Or that he was fourteen years older than her? He knew that if he had a daughter in her predicament he'd be furious and would definitely kill the guy. He swallowed the lump in throat. Couldn't he just avoid her parents for a while longer? A couple years would be long enough. Suddenly she jerked him from his thought as she steered him to the right and he swore his heart stopped. How did they get here so fast? He halted mere feet from the door. "Sakura please…" His whispered plea fell on deaf ears as she went to the door opening it as if she still lived there.

She stepped into the doorway before looking back and giving him a small smile. "I promise you'll fine. Now come…."

"SAKURA!"

Kakashi's nerves went into overdrive as he watched Kizashi Haruno engulf Sakura in a bear hug. His hands suddenly grew sweaty and he gripped the cloth on the inside of his pockets. If screaming in fear and running at top speed wasn't so pitiful then that's probably what he would be doing at this very moment. He could see them talking, but couldn't hear a word they were saying, he could only hear his heart beating frantically in a panic. Then suddenly Kizashi turned his gaze towards him and Kakashi sucked in a breath. The man dropped his grip on Sakura and turned crossing his arms over his chest. A shiver ran through the copy-nin's body as the man studied him. What was he going to do?

"Kakashi" The man greeted and Kakashi couldn't tell if his passive tone was good or bad.

Kakashi let out his held breath. "K..Ki…Kiza….." He stuttered with a squeak and averted his gaze. Now he could add complete embarrassment to his frazzled nerves. "It's a…It's a pleasure seeing you again Mr. Haruno." He bowed his head trying to decide which direction provided the fasted getaway. Then he was thrown for a loop as he heard the man bellow out in laughter.

"Dad!" Sakura attempted a scolding tone but her amusement was clearly evident. "Be nice"

"Sorry" He managed and Kakashi straightened when he sensed the man getting closer.

He was now face to face with man who was grinning from ear to ear. "You seemed so terrified I couldn't help poking a little fun at ya." And before Kakashi knew it he found himself in a death grip hug. Any nerves he had just escaped with the air as it fled his body. When the man withdrew he quickly put an arm around him and began towards the doorway. "There's no need to be tense Kakashi and please drop the formalities." The man chimed as he practically pushed him through the door. "We're family now after all."

Kakashi met the man's gaze and surprisingly felt as if he were truly welcome. It was odd since he had expected something totally different from the man. Perhaps this wouldn't be as bad as he imagined. He smiled. "Thanks Kizashi." Just as the words left his mouth a shiver ran through him. He looked through the doorway and at the end of the hall met a pair of sharp eyes that bore right through him.

"You're late." Mebuki Haruno hissed.

The urge to run took over again but this time Kizashi had a firm grip on him. If looks could kill he'd be dead twice over by now. "S...sorry ma'am." Kakashi stuttered and bowed his head. Apparently he should have been more worried about her mother. He had thought there was a chance she would be on his side since she had always seemed so fond of him, but instead she seemed to loathe him. He heard her scoff in disapproval before her footsteps descended back into the house. He could feel his nerves working their way back to the surface. Maybe he wasn't going to make it out of here alive after all.

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