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Chapter 4
He didn't know how long Sakura was in his arms. Whether she couldn't move without toppling over or didn't want to, he didn't know. All he knew was the way she was looking up at him with her big green eyes, far too trusting, was dangerous. He couldn't count all the reasons she shouldn't be here with him like this.
"You're not dancin'," Sakura mumbled. One of her arms snaked around his neck, so tight the crook of her elbow was on the nape of his neck. Her other hand grabbed the base of his back tightly as she balanced on the tips of her toes. He was so, so tall.
"You're not either," he said. What was he supposed to say? Untangle yourself before you're trapped in the web of my life and choking on it. If only it were that easy to get her to leave.
Her toes started to hurt so she loosened her grip on his neck. She shrunk down to the balls of her feet, the hand around his back slipping down enough to fall into his back pocket. She let out a giggle. He knew she wasn't thinking clearly, about to be up to no good at all.
"Sakura!"
He looked up and saw Ino stalking over. He hadn't drank that much but he swore he saw smoke coming out of her ears. She grabbed Sakura's arm and yanked her back. "Ugh," Sakura groaned, taken back by how quickly the room was spinning.
"We're leaving," Ino growled. "Nothing good for us is here."
"But…" Sakura looked up at him, and he wasn't looking at her. He was watching Iruka walk over, a drunk Gai hanging off of him.
Ino started dragging Sakura away, and he looked back to watch them go. Just before they were out of sight, Sakura looked back and smiled at him. Then they disappeared through the door.
"Kakashi, my man!" Gai shouted. He let go of Iruka and threw himself onto Kakashi. "Where did my beautiful coworkers run off to?"
"Asuna and Genma are with Kurenai and her friend," Iruka said. "I think it's time I get Gai home. He's pretty ripe, and he has work in the morning."
"There's no way he's making it to work in the morning," Kakashi said.
"I will go with a righteous smile!" Gai shouted in Kakashi's ear. "I will not let the good people down!"
"Okay, okay," Iruka said. He peeled Gai from Kakashi. "Let's get him home. I'll take you too, Kakashi."
Iruka and Gai went outside while Kakashi went up to the bar. He waved at the bartender, who stiffened and walked over. "How are you, Mr. Hatake? I hope everything is to your satisfaction," the bartender said.
"Yes," Kakashi said simply. "A few of my friends and I are leaving. Please clear the tab for my party. Leave Asuna and Genma's open; they'll pay for anything additional they drink tonight."
"Of course, sir," the bartender said. He pulled out an iPad to clear the tabs Kakashi mentioned. "Is there anything else I can do for you, sir?"
Kakashi paused. "Yes, actually," he said. "Two ladies just left, Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka. Please reverse the payment for whoever paid. They were with me."
The bartender stood straighter. "My apologizes, sir. I didn't realize-"
"It's fine," Kakashi cut in. "Keep up the good work."
Kakashi left, which relaxed the bartender. Outside, Iruka was ready with the car. Kakashi sent a quick email, then got in the car for Iruka to drive him home.
X
Sakura woke to sunlight hitting her face. She rolled over on her couch — which seemed to be the farthest she could get the night before — and checked her phone. She saw she had an email with the subject line "urgent" so she quickly opened it.
TO: SAKURA HARUNO
SUBJECT: URGENT
MISS HARUNO,
I WOULD LIKE YOU TO OPEN THE COFFEE SHOP TOMORROW. I KNOW YOU WILL NOT DISAPPOINT. PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE OPENING TIME TO ENSURE EVERYTHING IS READY FOR THE DAY. YOU CAN UNLOCK THE DOORS WITH THE CODE 14759.
KAKASHI HATAKE, CEO
LEAF DIVISION
HATAKE CORPORATIONS
Sakura dropped her phone and screamed.
The CEO himself emailed Sakura! What a surprise for her. How will she handle this new responsibility he's given her?
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