Title: Canine Persuasion
Author: Morganna3
Rating: T/PG-13
Summary: Pakkun tells it like it is. KakaSaku drabble series. Pakkun POV
Disclaimer: Naruto is copyrighted to Masashi Kishimoto, Shonen Jump and Viz et al. No copyright infringement is intended.
A/N: Possible crack and just for fun. Loosely (in some cases very loosely) based on the 50 shinobi theme challenge. Shinobi Theme #38 Sing Me A Song (songfic of your choice) turned into Hum because just no, I'm not bringing songfics back and at least humming is musical.
Canine Persuasion: Hum
The sun shone brightly on the back of the pug as he ran an errand for Kakashi in the marketplace, a small packet of bills strapped around his neck. If only dogs could sweat like humans he grumbled to himself, panting to keep cool. More spry than his squat little body would suggest, he dodged and swerved to avoid being trampled by the multitude that gathered every Monday to do their weekly shopping.
Through the din of the crowd, Pakkun heard the distinct voice of his favorite kunoichi humming to herself as she walked down the street. Swiveling his head so that he could observe her discreetly, he noticed Sakura was carrying an overflowing basket of groceries with what looked like sausages hanging over the side. He took a deep breath and sniffed. Yes, definitely sausages. Maybe he could sweet talk her out of some. He adjusted his trajectory so that he bumped into her on his way to the kunai shop. "Excuse me Sakura-san. I didn't see you there."
Sakura quit humming and looked down at the pug. Her smile widened when she realized who she had run into. "Good morning Pakkun."
"Good morning to you too. You look like you're in a good mood."
Her eyes sparkled as she laughed. "I suppose I am. I was just doing a bit of grocery shopping," she said as she held up her basket. "What brings you to the markets?"
"I'm running an errand for Kakashi. I'm supposed to pay for some kunai."
"Huh, I wonder how he got them without paying for them to begin with?"
Pakkun shrugged, "Who knows. I don't ask." He sidled a little closer to Sakura's legs and glanced longingly at her basket. "Your food smells amazing. Are you cooking for your friends anytime soon?"
"You're very perceptive Pakkun. I was thinking of making a team dinner. Maybe you would like to come?" She reached in her basket and grabbed one of the much coveted sausages. "I have more of these," she said as she leaned down to offer him the treat.
Pakkun gobbled down his food with gusto. "Thank you, I'll be there," he managed to get out between bites.
Sakura winked at him and stood up. "Thank Kakashi for dinner the other night. He actually showed up for the tempura." Grinning, she started to walk away.
His head jerked up. "What?!"
Sakura's back was already turned as she waved and called back, "See you at dinner next Thursday. Don't forget to tell Kakashi."