A/N: Hi again everybody. Here's a short little chapter, I apologize for it's length, but this is where the chapters happened to break. It's the lead in to chapter 6, which I have dubbed, "The sensual drawn-out steamy chapter." For the time being, here's the beginning of Anko's plan for Kakashi. Enjoy!

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As the day wore on and Anko finished her preparations, she decided she'd better shower and get ready. She knew Kakashi would probably be back around 6:00, give or take 30 minutes, and she'd be ready to go as soon as he got there. She took her time bathing, tweezing, shaving, plucking, making her skin smooth with the many different body creams she had, and even putting on a bit of make up. Then she took out the hot little dress she kept hidden for "special occasions," and she prepared to meet him at the door as soon as he knocked.

Kakashi dragged himself home, emotionally and mentally drained. He and Asuma had devised a plan, albeit a shaky one, to try on the sister scientists. They'd gone over it many times, and had committed it to memory. They'd even come up with two other smaller backup plans to try in case the sisters became fearful or resistant. But they weren't leaving for another day, and Kakashi just wanted to get to Anko and take her out for a nice meal and forget about the mission for awhile. Tsunade had been kind enough to give Kakashi and Asuma the day off before they left for their mission. She wanted them rested, and raring to go.

Once he made it to his apartment, he threw his vest aside. He put on a black shirt and a pair of black cargo pants. He looked in the mirror, shrugged and didn't change a thing. The only thing he did do was brush his teeth. He threw some money in his pocket and left his place and went straight to Anko's.

Anko waited inside. She'd been ready for about 45 minutes. Any minute now. Oooh, Kakashi, I am going to do fantastic and wondrous things to you tonight. But you owe me dinner first. She sat and waited, and shot up as soon as she heard him knock. She looked out her peep hole and saw that he didn't look so thrilled. I'll fix that. And she opened the door, whipping it open quickly so he got a full-on view of her, completely dolled up, just for him.

Kakashi took a step back. He looked her up and down – twice – then he said, "Holy shit. HOT! You look, wow, HOT! I feel totally underdressed. Maybe I should go change."

"Not on your life Hatake. I'm spending as much time with you as I can. We're leaving now." She stepped out the door to him, and gave him a quick kiss on his masked mouth. She had to make sure to distract him enough so he didn't attempt to go into her apartment. No, she wouldn't let him ruin his surprise.

She closed the door and he took a step away from her again. She said, "What's wrong? I got lipstick on my teeth or something?"

"No. I just want to look at you."

"You always were the voyeur."

"You make it easy."

"Suck up. Where are we going?"

"Anywhere you want."

"Let's walk until we find the right place."

Anko took Kakashi's arm and they walked out of their building. They were quiet for a few moments; each knowing the other had a lot to think about. After walking with no particular destination in mind, Kakashi asked, "So, have you decided where you want to go yet?"

Anko squeezed his arm a bit and said, "Don't know for sure, but I'll know when we get there."

"You sound so philosophical."

"I'm not trying to be. Just trying to enjoy my evening with you and I don't want to rush it."

"I see." Kakashi put his hand over hers as it rested on his arm. They quietly walked in the fading sunlight, passing people as they went. Parents rounded up their children for baths, stories and bed. Shops were starting to close up, making preparations to open again in the morning. Lovers were strolling, much like they were.

Anko still noticed the looks they got when they were together. The novelty of their relationship still had not gotten old among the village residents yet. Tonight – this time – she didn't mind the looks so much.

Kakashi continued to be troubled by his thoughts, but they seemed to retreat a bit, almost like they were pushed back by just the warm weight of Anko's arm on his. He was so grateful for her and considered himself a very lucky person to have found someone to share his life with. It felt good not being so "singular" anymore. The only complication he found was that any decision he made now would not only affect him, but someone he cared about more than anything. And what if children came along? His decisions and actions would affect even more people. His thoughts began to take him over again – until he felt a gentle pull on his arm that changed his direction.

Kakashi snapped back to the present when Anko said, "Let's stop here." She pulled Kakashi toward the little sake bar they'd first flirted in when their "friends with benefits" relationship had started. Anko said, "I think we could both us a little loosening up."

Kakashi smiled and said, "You're absolutely right."

They both sat on stools at the bar and Anko put up two fingers when the barkeep looked their way. He returned with two bottles of sake that Kakashi poured for both of them.

Anko looked over at her boyfriend and began to hatch her plan. She said seductively, "Remember last time we were here?"

"Oh yeah. I'll never forget it."

"Who knew it would lead to this."

"I'm glad it did."

"Me too." She paused, and then said, "I have very special plans for you later." She turned to face him, picked her cup up slowly, and touched it to her bottom lip, never breaking eye contact with him. She opened her mouth and before she drank, she said, "VERY special plans." Then she purposefully ran her tongue across the rim of the cup before she drank.

Kakashi was mesmerized. He wanted to leave right then, throw her over his shoulder and maybe run back to the concrete slab they'd "christened" that first night. But instead, he restrained himself, denied himself the immediate gratification he craved, and decided to not rush the evening either.

He drank his bottle and ordered two more. He knew they were on a "public date," but he figured he'd try and talk to Anko more about the mission. He said, "When I go on the mission,"

Anko interrupted him with a quick kiss. She said, "Not tonight. Tomorrow, we'll talk about it. Tonight is just us."

Kakashi liked that alternative.

The sake was hitting Anko a little harder than she thought it would, probably because she hadn't eaten a decent meal – just picked at things – and chocolate, while she was home. She said, "No more after this. I need food or I'll be on the floor and won't be able to tend to you later."

Kakashi said, "I like the sound of that."

Anko finished her sake and thought; oh you have no idea what I have in store for you.

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A/N: Get ready everyone, serious stuff coming up. We're having lemon cake with lemon sauce, and a side of lemon flambe served with lemonade. Oh yeah, there's that much.

Up next: Anko's plan in action. See you soon!