An update.
Oh gawd I'm so sorry. But good news all! The first term is finally over and I currently have a three week vacation! YEH!
Hopefully writer's block won't get to me and I can finally start up on updating ALL of my stories. *cries*
Chapter 7
He was awake the moment the door creaked open.
Light footsteps made their way in careful not to alert the once slumbering man. The bed shifted and a weight settled upon his laying form. His mouth shifted into a small frown, fingers twitching at his sides, itching to move. A hand found the expanse of his bare chest and he shivered at the contrast of his feverish skin to the icy touch of his perpetrator. It took all the control he had to not flinch at the sudden touch when something soft was pressed against his chapped lips and a sweet aroma filled his senses. A smirk broke out into his features and his arms found themselves wrapped around a tiny waist, bringing the body closer to his. He opened his mouth and sighed in bliss as he welcomed the delicious intrusion that had decided to wake him this fine Monday morning. Opening mismatched eyes, he finally 'awoke' to the sight of a pink haired girl staring at him with laughing eyes, her arms finding their way around his torso as he sat up to stare into her beautiful emerald eyes.
Sakura pinched his cheek in an affectionate manner and whispered, "Happy Valentine's Day,"
He sighed and licked his lips as he savored the taste of sweetness in the form of bite-sized chocolates and smirked.
"And I was having such a nice dream too…" He whined and nuzzled his nose to her soft cheek.
She laughed and untangled from him and stood up her eyes shining with mirth. "Time for breakfast"
Kakashi grinned at her childishness and stood up in search of a clean shirt upon the piles of clothing scattered around his bare room.
Sakura frowned, "I still don't understand why you refuse to wear a shirt whilst sleeping." Her eyes as well as her crossed arms reflected how much she disagreed with his sleeping pattern.
"And I still don't understand why you find the sight of me shirtless to be a source of annoyance." He countered with a cheeky grin.
She tried to hide the smile that was slowly making its way to her face but failed. "Hurry down, I made tea."
"Hai, Hai…" He waved her off and disappeared into the bathroom. "Make me some eggs and toast."
He reached for the faucet to turn the tap on and splashed cold water to his face, his smirk disappeared as he stared at lifeless eyes. He could hear the faint sound of humming and bare feet coming down the stairs with light steps. His knuckles turned white as he gripped the marble counter. He reached for a towel and let out a tired sigh.
"…At least she's back to normal."
"Any plans for today?" He asked her as he sat down, watching her place various dishes on their dining table.
She placed a steaming hot cup of coffee in front of him and smiled. "Well I'm not attending your class if that's what you're asking."
He frowned but nevertheless thanked her for the coffee. His eyes watching her as she moved around the kitchen, trained eyes travelled to where he might come across a bandage would but to his luck, no avail. He reached for a piece of toast and nibbled on it as Sakura placed down a plate of omelet. His hand grabbed hers before she could move once more and pushed her down to sit.
"Sakura," He started with a commanding tone. "Just….Just for once will you listen to what I say?"
It was a battle of wills and neither turned away as they settled for a staring match. Neither submitting to the other, he frowned and squeezed her hand in a silent plea, begging for her to listen.
With a sigh she nodded and sat down to the chair adjacent to his, her hand neatly folded on her lap, glassy emerald eyes settling on his.
"Sakura," He started with naught but a whisper. "Do you know the reason why I brought us here?"
Her gaze shifted towards the window as a glare began to form. "Because the head of the hunter's society asked you?"
Kakashi nodded and turned her face so she was once again looking in his eyes. "Yes, I have yet to meet with the head but that's not the only reason I readily accepted." His thumbed caressed her soft cheek and his eyes filled with sadness stared into hers. "Do you know the other reason?"
She nodded and mumbled something, turning away once more. "For my… protection."
Kakashi stood up and stopped behind her chair, his strong arms bringing her close to his person. "For your protection," He repeated as his lips made contact with her temple in a soft and endearing kiss. "And I cannot protect you if you are not in my line of sight at all times…"
She tore away from his hold and glared. "I don't need your protection!" She yelled. "I am not some weak and defenseless girl that you need to watch over at all times! I am perfectly capable of handling myself!"
Kakashi sighed and ran a hand through his messy silver locks. "I know you are but please…" He closed his eyes and breathed in, trying to calm his rising anger.
"Sakura, please…please understand…You are the only one I have in this world," He covered his face in shame and collapsed onto his chair. "I promised them—"A broken sob escaped his lips as his hands came up to grip his hair in anger. "I promised…!"
Her arms wrapped around his form before he could even utter another word to finish his sentence. "I know… I know." She whispered into his hair. "Please don't…"
"I'm sorry..." He pulled her into his lap and tucked her head under his chin into his strong embrace. "I'm sorry…so sorry."
Small hands gripped the front of his shirt and melted into his warmth. "You're forgiven."
He took her chin between his fingers and tilted her head up, staring into those tired emerald eyes that mirror his own. He gave a crooked smile as he wiped a stray tear with his thumb and chuckled when she gave a small smile of her own. He bent down and kissed her forehead.
"Does that mean I will be seeing you later in class?"
"…You bastard."
"Hey, are you ready?"
"Of course! They're handmade!"
"Who are you going to give them to?"
"Kuran-senpai!"
Yori frowned at the sight of her squealing classmates and hid her disdain for the noisy group with her usual indifference. 'Annoying…'
"Everyone's excited huh?" She spoke as she continued to watch the group.
"Well tomorrow is Valentine's," Yuki reasoned with a small smile. "It only comes once a year."
"When girls give chocolates to the guys they like and confess…"Yori held back a sigh as an unwelcomed annoyance entered their conversation. The two of them looked towards the source of intrusion and found their ever eccentric class president deep into one of his monologues. "…Foolish! How extremely foolish!"
His cool façade dropped as he suddenly yelled. "Why in the world are they so infamous!?"
"I am completely against this event!"
'Well isn't someone terribly bitter?' Yori hid a smirk. 'At least he's entertaining to watch.'
"Oh? Even though class president could get some this year…" She held back a laugh as the bubbling mess of a president they have stopped in his tracks and began daydreaming of whatever fantasies buried deep within his shallow mind. Her attention turned to her other male classmates as they began to voice out their upcoming disappointment regarding how valentines would undoubtedly be a depressing holiday as the night class students will once again claim, as they say, all the benefits that came along with the holiday. Namely chocolates as well as undying love and affection; it was at that moment Zero's name came up from another bunch of giggling girls and the males who were previously conversing to make the always scowling prefect into their beacon of hope in the darkness that is valentines.
…said beacon proceeded to glare at the idiot and effectively made them, and the rest of the class, shut their mouths.
Not later, the deadly glare was directed at their backs, Yuki's mostly but being so close with the stuttering girl made her at the receiving end of it as well. Yori could only watch with masked interest as the cold and uncaring prefect started to voice his thoughts regarding his partner and a senior—from the night class, no less!
She sighed. 'Good luck with this girl, Zero.'
"You're not walking with me to class?"
Sakura suppressed a smirk from the question that almost sounded like a whine. "No, I have some… unfinished business to do."
Kakashi raised a brow and stared her down. "On Valentine's day?" He pouted. "Are you cheating on me with a lover that I should know about? Because if you are, I'll start sharpening my blades as I welcome him to dinner."
She laughed at that and flicked his forehead. "You already got your chocolates."
He grabbed her hand pulled her into his embrace once more. "Yeah but along with those chocolates was an interrupted sleep. I want to more to act as compensation."
"I don't have anymore," She moved away from him and headed towards the door. "I'll see you later, sensei."
"Sakura."
Her hand stilled on the door knob, her back was still facing him but the expression on his face was known without her turning around to check.
"Be safe."
She looked over her shoulder and smiled.
Kakashi could only watch her disappear out of the door and the silence wrapping remained wrapping around him and his surroundings. With one last look towards the door, he headed towards his room to get his teaching supplies.
This time Sakura was sure she was heading the right way.
After all, the sound of squealing teenage girls was not hard to miss, reaching into her pocket she felt for the material of soft wrapping paper and hummed quietly to herself. She neared the large gates where a large group of day class students stood. Her eyes travelled to the girl standing on top of the wall blowing her whistle, it was Yuki.
Sakura watched her with amusement twinkling in her eyes as she yelled about giving chocolates and collective voices of protest grew louder. A group of girls started trying to go over the wall by means of climbing up one another's shoulders only to have them topple down. Squeals of horror flooded the area but soon turned to gasps of awe as Zero caught the girl with ease.
Not soon after those gasps turned to outraged yells as he threatened to have the event canceled.
She giggled behind her hand only to look up when the sound of the gates opening caught her attention and the squealing grew louder.
The night class students emerged from the tall gates with airs of nobility as usual. The prefects, mainly Yuki, did their best to contain the large group teenage girls and keep them from getting to the night class students. Aidou being his usual show-off self greeted them all with a large smile, waving enthusiastically and the crowd going wild as he went. He urged Akatsuki to do the same but the taller male disregarded him coolly. As Kaname passed, he sent a small smile towards Yuki and greeted her. The girls who noticed glared vehemently as the girl bowed and greeted back.
Kaname stopped and looked over to the silver teen before casually approaching him. Gaining the attention of his fellow students who stopped and looked at their leader, questioning.
"Kiryuu-kun, how are you feeling?" Zero seemed shocked by the sudden statement. But Kaname smiled and walked away before he could even reply. "Take care of yourself."
"If you're trying to start something," Was Zero's reply, his voice steady. "I'll challenge you anytime, Kuran-sempai."
Kaname continued on walking but his subordinates weren't too lenient with the reply of the haughty silver haired prefect.
"Well, aren't you a very caring senpai?"
Kaname stopped and looked at the girl sitting on top of a nearby tree. "Sakura…"
She grinned and hopped down. "Good afternoon, Ah well I think its morning for you, Dorm leader." She smoothed down her skirt and twirled around showing off her new ensemble. "Does it suit me?"
Kaname smirked and walked over to her, adjusting the red ribbon that held together the night class uniform. "It does."
She looked passed him and towards the surprised group behind him and smiled. "Please take care of me, classmates."
With that she turned and walked beside Kaname as they proceeded towards the school.