---Book of Paradise---

(Part 11)

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Inuyasha…or anything, I suppose…

Ack! Is this really going to be the third-to-last chapter? I dunno, but it's slowly coming to an end… I didn't find this very funny to me, but I'm the writer, so... :P I don't really know much about my own stories in that way...

Happy Birthday, Ichano!

"Ha!" Kagome cheered, "Check!"

Shikamaru did a half-scowl, staring at his loosing battle at chess.

Kakashi chuckled, sinking deeper into the sofa beside the coffee table that Shikamaru and Kagome had laid out a chessboard.

He nearly had to bite his lip to prevent the laughter that was escaping his lips when he saw Shikamaru's hands.

Shikamaru was doing that habit again, the tips of his fingers pressing against each other under the table and making tiny movements. His 'strategy planning' habit.

Kagome's smile faded as Shikamaru moved a piece, somehow shifting his advantage to the top. She was no longer checking him; he was checking her.

It was silent for a while, and then seeing as Kagome couldn't do anything to her king, she knocked out another pawn, taking his piece from the board.

And then…nobody moved, 'Isn't he going to do something?' Kagome frowned in confusion.

After 5 minutes of silence, Shikamaru finally made a move…and won, "Checkmate" the lazy Chunin smirked, yawning and blinking the sleepiness out of his eyes, "What a troublesome game"

Kagome just scowled, making Kakashi's visible eye crinkle with amusement.

"What are you so happy about?" She grumbled, packing up the chessboard.

"Nothing" Kakashi smiled.

"Whatever"

As Shikamaru left the room, to probably watch clouds, Kagome turned back to the Jounin, "You should really go check on Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke's training…It's not good to leave them alone like that" Kagome chided, smiling and resting her head against his shoulder.

That was…unspoken love…right? Kakashi sure hoped so, "They're fine on their own; besides, you should come too"

Kagome let out a light laugh, "What are you talking about…? Whenever they got in danger, you either weren't there, or was reading that book of yours"

"Was not"

"Was too" Kagome sighed, "But if you want, you could come to where I'm going, I'm going to visit Gai-sensei's team"

Why not…? "Sure, Sasuke and Sakura will keep Naruto in line"

Instead of teleporting, they both took a slow walk to their training grounds, both basking in each other's presence.

Team 13's Training Grounds…

"Hey everybody! I just came to see how you guys were doing!" Kagome waved to Tenten, the kunoichi waving back.

Neji gave a slight nod, and then continued training.

Wiping some sweat off her forehead, Tenten approached the miko.

"Where's Gai-sensei and Lee…?" Kagome questioned, searching the clearing for any sign of green spandex.

"I don't know, really" Tenten shrugged.

Whoops, spoke too soon…

"KAKASHI, MY RIVAL!" A voice shouted from down the clearing.

"GAI-SENSEI!" Another voice called out.

Kagome grinned, "There they are…" She turned to greet them, but… "AH! BURN MY EYES! BURN MY EYES! SOMEBODY BURN MY EYES!"

Startled, Neji stopped his training to see what was bothering Kagome. His eyes widened in shock, mimicking Kakashi's face, "…what the hell…?"

"GAH! GAI-SENSEI, LEE, PUT SOMETHING ELSE ON!"

Kakashi pulled Kagome into a protective embrace, shielding her eyes from the horrid sight.

"PINK!" Kagome shrieked, "HOT PINK SPANDEX SUITS! WHY?"

Lee ran up to Tenten, who was on the verge of screaming and grinned, asking, "Do you like my new outfit? Pink is the colour of the springtime of youth! I will start a new trend!"

"Lee!"

"Gai-sensei!"

"Lee!"

"Gai-sensei!" The two pink spandex suit bearers embraced under their fake and phony sunset.

"Lee and I are starting the new trend of springtime of youth! We start with youthful colours! Come show your youth with us!"

"God no…" Neji muttered, rubbing his eyes in pain. This sight could kill even the strongest Konoha enemies. He was sure of it.

"My rival!" Gai grinned.

"Hm…did you say something?" Kakashi was too occupied with 'protecting' Kagome's eyes than to pay any attention to the Jounin. Not that he ever did though…

Tears started to form in Maitou Gai's eyes, "That was very hip of you, Kakashi! Why do you always pursue revolutionary reactions?"

"What?"

Gai-sensei burst into sobs.

"It's alright, Gai-sensei!" Lee cried out, trying to comfort him.

"My eyes…" Kagome whined, burying her face deeper into Kakashi's clothing, making him blush furiously.

"Put this on, would you?" Tenten blinked rapidly, tossing two brown trench coats over to the spandex suit wearers.

A bit grudgingly, they slid them on and as much as he didn't want to, Kakashi released his grip on Kagome so she could face the two, "Gods, don't ever do that again," Kagome gasped for air, rubbing her eyes.

After settling down a bit more, Lee piped up, "And I've discovered another youthful thing, from Kakashi-sensei!" fire raged in his eyes, "It's revolutionary!"

Kakashi raised and eyebrow, while everyone else gave him a look.

'What did he do now?' They inwardly groaned.

Gai-sensei whipped out a bag labeled 'Local Bookstore' and grinned.

"We have discovered what he reads and decided that youthful things are reading too! Kakashi, you're expressing your youth!" Lee cried out with glee.

They only got more curious with this comment.

"I went and bought this from the bookstore yesterday – it was the LAST COPY!" Gai-sensei exclaimed proudly, "I haven't read it yet, but will for my eternal rival! I will read it, Kakashi!"

'Wait…Kakashi…last copy…. last copy…Kakashi…' Kagome pondered on it, her eyes only then widening in realization and horror. She latched onto Kakashi's arm for safety.

And right then and there…all chaos started.

Gai-sensei pulled out 'Icha Icha Paradise Volume 4'

Kakashi's eyes widened, along with Neji, and Tenten's.

"I'm sure there's another copy of it in here" She reassured him, biting back her laughter.

Kakashi peered into the bookstore, scanning the tables for any sign of the infamous orange novel.

A person walked out with a bag, looking extremely content.

Pushing the door open, the sound of a little dingle was heard, the bell ringing to signal their presence.

"Hello!" The owner greeted, "How can I help you today, Kakashi-san? –Oh! Is this your girlfriend? Nice, Kakashi!"

That person was…Gai-sensei?

Damn…

And Kagome's foresight proved very helpful as Kakashi tried to lunge forward to kill the other Jounin, getting held back my Kagome's grip on his arm.

'When I get my hands on him...! I'll torture him until he just has to give me that book!'

Owari for now!

I hope you guys have enjoyed this so far… :P Read and review onegai!

Sayonara,

Tenshi-Battosai