Chapter 4

"You look stupid." Sakura deadpanned as she munched on a piece of cookie while looking over Kakashi who was adjusting his tie.

Kakashi sighed and looked over to the pinkette sprawled on the couch with various snacks surrounding her.

"Are you gonna loaf around here all day?"

She ignored him and lifted up a pocky stick and pointed at his neck. "Your tie is crooked."

Kakashi growled in irritation as he once again turned to face the mirror. "Damn this stupid…"

Sakura giggled as she finished her third box of pocky. "How great this is… the great Hatake Kakashi brought to his knees by a tie."

Kakashi pouted and looked over to her silently pleading.

"Really?" Sakura giggled as she sipped on her tea. "A man your age still needs help in dressing?" She smirked and walked over to him gently taking the piece of cloth into her hands. "The trouble with you my darling is that you have no patience of whatsoever."

He made a face. "…And you do?"

Sakura glared and tightened his tie with much unnecessary force.

"Oops, my hand slipped." She smiled sweetly at him, though that smile was quickly replaced with a scowl. "You aren't seriously planning on wearing that stupid mask and eye patch are you?"

Kakashi pouted. "You said I looked cool with them."

"I lied" she smirked and pinched him non-too gently on the arm.

Kakashi ignored the bruising she might have caused and proceeded to stare her down. "Why did you get home so late last night?"

She paused in her action and looked up at him. Emerald clashing with a pair of mismatched eyes,

"I have no idea on what you are talking about."

He frowned and poked her on the forehead.

"Don't lie to me young lady," He scolded with a firm tone. "I checked your room last night and I found the windows open, and guess what?" His eyes narrowed.

"No pink haired girl present."

Sakura sighed and tied the last knot. "Fine, you caught me." She muttered, raising her hands in a dejected manner. "I just wanted to explore that all…"

"Explore?" Kakashi raised his voice. "At that time of night!-?"

Sakura nodded.

"Do you know how dangerous it is to be out that late in this town?" She shook her head and bit her bottom lip. Kakashi never yells at her… ever.

Kakashi sighed and took the silent girl into his arms.

"Sorry for yelling… Just—"He took in a deep breath "Just don't do it again, alright?"

She nodded and buried her face into his shirt. "I won't."

Kakashi smirked and planted a kiss on her pink soft tresses. "Good girl."

"I'm not a dog."

Sakura sighed as she roamed the school grounds with a copy of Pride and Prejudice tucked under her arm. The wind blew making her smile softly as the warm air caressed her skin. She was wearing one of her favorite outdoor outfits: A sleeveless white top with a ribbon situated on her chest, a knee-length white frilly skirt, and knee-high white boots. She hummed a song she once heard Kakashi sing to her as she twirled around the desolated forest. Her steps became lither as her tempo sped up, her hair dancing along with her as she swayed side to side with a mellow pace.

She stopped dead in her tracks as she came across a stable. Looking up at the now orange sky, she frowned a bit. "Almost dusk,"

A loud neigh interrupted her thoughts. "They actually have horses here?"

Sakura cautiously placed her book in front of her chest as she neared the stable. Taking a deep breath she peeked inside and was met with various horses coloring from gray to black. But the one who has caught her eye was a lone white horse with dark onyx eyes that seemed to look pass through your soul.

She took a step inside the stable and held a levelheaded gaze with the animal. "Hello." She spoke in a soft tone as she walked closer to the stallion.

The horse stared at her, as if judging her by every single movement. Its ears flickered back and forth as it brought its face closer to her.

Sakura stopped an arms-length from the beast and stared up at it. "My name is Sakura," She started, bringing a hand close the animal but not enough to touch it.

To her surprise the horse allowed her to make contact and nuzzled its nose into her soft little hand. Sakura beamed with happiness as she moved closer to the horse, moving her arms around its neck with a bit of difficulty due to the height difference. Sakura giggled in bliss happiness as the majestic horse nuzzled onto her face.

Sakura grinned as patted the animal on the nose. "Here, a gift for new found friends," She reached into her pocket and took out a bright red apple she had taken from their fruit bowl awhile ago. "I'm not that fond of apples but I guess it was good that I took it after all." She smiled and brought the treat closer to its mouth.

The horse neighed in delight as it began munching on the piece of fruit.

Sakura giggled as its mouth began to tickle her palm as it ate around the apple.

"What are you doing?" A surprised voice entered the small stable, effectively making her drop the half eaten apple. Glaring at the fallen fruit she turned around to give the bastard a piece of her mind but stopped when she saw a familiar face.

"Kiryuu-san" Sakura exclaimed in surprise. "What are you doing here?"

Zero still in shock at the scene before him approached the two warily, not used to seeing his beloved white lily act calm around strangers.

"I always hang around here before prefect duties." He muttered patting the horse on top of the head.

"Did you miss me White lily?"

"White lily?" Sakura tilted her head to the side.

Zero glanced at the much shorter girl and explained. "Her name."

Sakura hummed in understanding and giggled when white lily nuzzled against her skin once more. "She's such a sweet heart."

Zero subconsciously let out a small smile. "She is," He whispered. Yawning, he sat down on the ground and lay down on the hay stack present inside the stable.

The pinkette raised an eyebrow in amusement. "You plan on sleeping here?"

Zero didn't bother on answering and just closed his eyes.

Sakura giggled and turned to face the horse giving it another affectionate hug. "I'll see you tomorrow, I won't want to disturb your master any longer."

With that she slipped out from the stables, hearing Zero's soft snores as she trotted further into the forest.

"I hope I can remember where the house is at."

Kakashi was considered an aloof and uncaring person to those he does not chose to associate with.

"Good evening Hatake-san, I trust that your stay here at cross academy has been anything but pleasant?" The younger brown haired teen greeted him as they met outside the doors of the class.

"Ah, Kuran Kaname" Kakashi smiled under his mask. "What a warm welcome to have you, a pureblood, greet a hunter like myself."

Kaname smirked. "Not at all, after all two of us are of the same caliber. . . Scarecrow"

Kakashi chuckled in amusement as he watched Kaname open the door and stepped in with a small smirk of his own. He followed silently behind Kaname, eyes scanning the dimly lit room, only to find most of his would be students standing and staring at him with guarded expressions.

"Yo!" He greeted casually lifting two fingers up in mock salute. "Kakashi Hatake, your new homeroom teacher."

Not expecting any replies he walked over to the desk and plopped down on the chair and took out a small black book. His lone visible eye scanning the pages,

Ruka scowled at the appearance of another human in the presence of their Kaname-sama. Looking over to her other accomplices she also found them looking at the strange man with hostility and distrust.

Aido who had remained uncharacteristically quiet from the beginning finally spoke out. "Who are you?"

Kakashi looked up from the book with a raised brown and looked at the blonde. "I told you Hatake Kakashi, new homeroom teacher."

"Hatake…" It was Ichijou who spoke up. "Could you be—"His question was cut short when the door was forcibly slammed open, the sound echoing in the once tense room. All heads snapped into the direction of the door to reveal a very annoyed Sakura Haruno.

Her emerald eyes scanned the room and narrowed as they fell on Kakashi's relaxed form.

He smiled at her. "You're late."

"I believe I have already voiced my opinion on associating myself with students." Sakura scowled and stalked into the room, her scowl deepening as soon as she found what she was looking for. "Return it to me at once."

Kakashi chuckled and stood up. "Could you possibly mean this?" He lifted the small black book and dangled it in front of him, taunting her.

"Kakashi…" Her voice came out as a growl. "Give it to me."

Kakashi chuckled and shook his head. "I'm afraid I can't do that Miss Haruno," He smirked. "I can't have you leaving now that class has begun."

"Don't be ridiculous, I told you I'm not joining your stupid class!" Sakura moved and tried to take hold of the book, but Kakashi's obvious height difference prevented her from doing so.

"Bastard…"

Kakashi smiled ushered her to sit down. "Now, now I will not tolerate that sort of language in my class."

Sakura scowled and looked up only to see the whole class staring at her, she glared when she saw the blonde boy from yesterday smiling at her.

She was about to make a turn towards the door, but Kakashi seemed to have noticed this and gave a firm yet quiet warning. "Sakura."

Sakura clicked her tongue in annoyance and walked over to the farthest side of the room, passing the blue-eyed blonde, Hanabusa Aidou.

Without skipping a beat, Aidou had Sakura in his grasps, their faces inches apart. "Well it seemed as though fate is in favor of me." He smirked when the pinkette stilled in his grasps.

"Let go of me." She muttered glaring holes into his skull.

"Feisty aren't you?"

"Aidou-kun." All heads turned to their leader, Kuran Kaname.

Aidou, shocked, turned to face the dorm head. "K-Kaname-sama . . ?" He asked cautiously, his hold loosening around the girl.

"I would highly appreciate it if you would let go of Sakura."

The room grew silent.

Sakura tore away from Aidou's hold and glared at the brown haired teen. "Kaname…"

"Sakura," He greeted, approaching the girl.

"It's been a while, hasn't it?"

"Indeed it has."

Another uncomfortable silence settled in the room.

"Shall we take a stroll? It's such a beautiful night." Kaname's eyes flashed red as he offered a hand towards the smaller pinkette.

Linking arms with him, albeit reluctantly, she answered with a soft "Lead the way."

Skipped school.

Had some time so I decided to update. :|

Just discovered that I have low… like low BP. So I'm prone to dizziness and fainting (or so I've read)

Anyways, I totally got lost on this chapter :P and didn't know how to continue on.

Read and review?

And yes sakura has not yet officially joined the night class… you guys vote. I'm torn :\

-night class or day class? Or none at all cuz she's too badass for school :D