A/N: Hi again everyone! Whew! After the last chapter, we need a nice fun chapter to slow down a bit and catch our breath. BONBON! Ok. Anyway, here's a short flirty one, where Anko does something she's never done in her life. It's not a big deal to anyone but her. Enjoy!

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The next morning shone red through Anko's window. She sat up with a start, "SHIT! Forgot to set the alarm! I've got to get to work!" Kakashi pulled a pillow over his head next to her. She whirled and looked at her clock – she was going to be late for the first time in her life. "SHIT!!!" She turned and tried to bounce out of her bed, but a hand shot out, grabbed her wrist and pulled her back down. From under the pillow Kakashi said, "Where you going?"

"Work!" she practically yelled at him. "I have to work today. I'm going to be late!"

He pulled her arm hard, and she flopped sideways back down on the bed facing – a pillow connected to a chest. He said, "You're going to be late. Why not make it for a good reason?"

Anko's mouth fell open, then she said, "Are you suggesting, after all the wondrous things I did for you, as well as myself, last night,"

"Yes I am suggesting." He whipped the pillow down to reveal his grinning face, his hair swept messily in nine different directions.

Anko softened a bit and looked at him. She said, "You really are cute in the morning."

Kakashi pulled her against him and said, "Cute enough to make you even later?"

Then she remembered again that she was going to be late. Her eyes shot open and said, "QUIT! I have to go!!! Don't make me hit a pressure point in your neck." Kakashi let go of her immediately. "Smart man. Now, what are you doing today? What's your schedule?" She ran to her underwear drawer and pulled it open, the many pairs threatened to leap out at her.

Kakashi noticed and said, "That's some drawer."

"It's packed because of you. These are mostly the ones you bought me."

"How many have we, have I destroyed so far?"

"Not too many."

Kakashi rubbed the bit of stubble on his chin and looked at the ceiling, "I must be slipping."

Anko said, "I don't have time for this. Need to shower! What are you doing today?"

"Tsunade gave me and Asuma the day off because we leave tomorrow."

Anko stopped mid-stride. She remembered then about the tricky mission that her boyfriend was going on. One that she had to trust him to do by himself. She said, "Oh yeah. Right. Well, you can stay here if you like."

"I'll stay for a while. Before you go, could you just stop? Just for a second."

Anko turned to him in a huff and said, "Why?"

Kakashi was propped up on his elbow, still in her bed. He had the sheet pulled strategically over his hip, and had his left leg sticking out from under it. He smiled at her and said, "Nothing. Just wanted to get a look at you in that gown in daylight."

Anko stood there and let her hands drop to her sides. She felt his eyes on her, but not in a greedy hungry way. He was looking at her like he was admiring a priceless portrait, examining the little details, appreciating her for what she was. She suddenly felt bashful and her cheeks pinked a bit as he looked at her.

He said, "I know you have to get ready but please, just promise me one thing before you go."

"Anything."

"Promise me you'll wear that again."

"I will." She smiled softly at him, and then glanced at the clock again. She almost panicked when she was what time it was and she said, "Thank you, but I HAVE TO GO!" She ran down the hall and had the water on in the shower before Kakashi could flop backward back on the bed.

Anko flipped her gown off as soon as she got in the bathroom. She wanted to hang it up but there was no time. Deal with it later – need it laundered anyway. Whatever Anko, get a move on! She jumped in her shower that she hadn't let warm up enough, and she let out a loud "HOO-HOO WWHOAA!" as she jumped backward out of the shower.

Kakashi said, "Everything ok in there?"

"Just didn't let the water warm up enough. It was cold! It's better now."

Anko got back in and soaped herself up as fast as she could. She didn't have time to wash her hair properly, so she just finished the rest of herself off, making sure she got all the remnants of all the sticky – everything – off her before she got dressed for work.

She leaped out of the shower as soon as the last soapsuds slid from her skin. She tore a washcloth over her face with one hand, and tried to dry herself with the other. She finished drying, and then brushed her teeth at warp speed. She looked in her mirror, and re-arranged her hair in her normal style. She ran to her bedroom in just the underwear she'd picked.

Kakashi looked at her in her underwear, as she rummaged through her closet for clean work clothes. He started to giggle. She pulled her clothes out of the closet and said, "What the hell are you laughing at Hatake?"

He said, "You're just so rushed. It's fun to watch you running around. I could never move that fast, unless something or someone was about to kill me."

Anko said, "I'LL be that someone if you don't quit laughing at me!"

"Nice undies by the way."

"You should know – you bought them."

"I did? Mind if I have a closer look?" Kakashi made a move to get out of bed.

"Back up Hatake! I don't have time for this! You can see them later."

He lay back on the bed, "OK. I can wait. Full day today?"

"Don't know yet. Shouldn't be too late."

"I have to have an early night because of, you know."

Inside Anko felt like she'd been punched in the stomach. The mission again. She was terrified about the mission, but she trusted Kakashi, and she knew he wouldn't let her down. Still, she couldn't help thinking the worst, because sometimes, the worst happened.

She sighed, slowing a bit, and said, "What do you want to do later?"

"Don't know yet. I'll probably go talk to Asuma in a bit and finalize the plans."

"Ok."

"Are you going to talk to Kurenai?"

"Huh?"

"Remember? Asuma suggested you go talk to her about this whole thing, since she's been through it. Get her point of view."

"Yeah. I'll set up a date with her today. I forgot to ask, how long do you think you'll be gone?"

"We've got three days max. First one to travel and find the – scientists. Next day to try and get the info out of them, last day to wrap up any loose ends and travel home. They'll be moved on the third day. If we don't get the info by then, we won't get it at all."

"I see. Three days isn't long. Just make sure you do me a favor."

Kakashi sat up and nodded.

She walked over to him and said into his face, "Don't forget last night." She kissed him on the forehead.

Kakashi smiled as she walked away from him. He knew he'd never forget the things they did the night before, and he knew that if he ever wanted to try it again, he'd better come back "unmolested."

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A/N: See! Nice little flirty chapter. I know it was short, but as always, that's just where the chapter broke. More to come! It's almost mission time!

Next up: Anko is SO late that she sneaks into work, but is caught by someone as soon as she does. Kakashi and Asuma finalize their plans, and Kakashi has a few errands to run. See you soon!