Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto (sob)

Pairings: NaruHina, KakaSaku

Author's note: I am not the only one who wrote these fan fiction, my friend Faith helped me.. Anyway, this is my first attempt to write a fan fiction so please be kind to me...hehehe

And hey, I got a warning… this fanfic got lots of mush and cheese, so don't blame me if you got annoyed by this! Hehehe

Naruto and other nins from his batch are in early 20's. Naruto is already a jounin. Sakura become Tsunade's apprentice. She and Hinata are both Jounins and two of the best medical ninjas of the village. Uchiha Sasuke came back to prove his loyalty to Konoha and become a jounin also. Neji and others are either jounins or anbu. Rock Lee, fortunately has been able to continue his ninja career.

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The next day, the sun was shining brightly. He got up from his bed, brushed his teeth and took a shower. He and Sakura have a date. In four days, they will proclaim their unending love for each other. He smiles as he put on his jounin uniform and his mask. And of course, he did not forget to slip the latest issue of Icha Icha paradise on his pocket.

He was nearing the park when he saw Naruto busy thinking to notice him. He was two steps behind the blonde boy when he slapped him in his shoulders.

Naruto, straightened his back in surprise. But what shocked Kakashi is the name that passed his mouth.

"Hinata-chan!"

Kakashi smiled teasingly and said, "Yo Naruto-kun! It's me, Kakashi and not 'Hinata-chan!" he laughed seeing Naruto's face blushing.

'Well, well. I think I smell something fishy. It's very unlikely of him to think things about a girl. And come to think of it, he wants to become our best man when he learned that Hinata's our bridesmaid! Hehe this is getting more interesting!' He thought as he looked on Naruto.

"Naruto-kun, tsk tsk tsk...inlove?" he teased. Naruto's face grew redder.

"A...anou..." he said stammering. Another surprise for Kakashi to see his former student stammering,. A nervous expression over his always confident face.

"Hhn..." the masked jounin whispered.

"Kakashi..." Naruto suddenly said after a few seconds of silence. "I have to tell you something. Do you want some ramen?"

"Aa..." he nodded as they make their way into the Ichiraku ramen stand. As soon as they have ordered, Kakashi said,"So…what are you going to say to me?"

"E...eheh..." Naruto said clumsily. "Kakashi, how did you realized you love Sakura?" he continued.

"Eh!" the jounin scratch the back of his head, then," You know what Naruto, at first I thought that what I'm feeling towards her is just a plain affection of a sensei to his student… But then, I woke up one morning and realized I love her..." Kakashi paused.

"How do you know its love?" Naruto looked at Kakashi, a certain spark glowing in his eyes. A spark that is very familiar to the masked jounin. The spark of someone... in love...

"I realized that I never get tired of caring for her, even though sometimes she isn't lovable anymore. It pains me so much to see her in sorrow…it hurts me every time I think she likes Sasuke. At first, I'm wondering why I'm feeling that way. Why does it feel like every bruise she take, every pain she receive, I can receive it too...Why do I miss her... And why do I picture myself being with her for the rest of my life..." Kakashi said seriously.

"Then I realized that what I'm feeling for her is something much deeper than affection. I love her..." he finished.

Naruto's mouth open but the words can't get out of his lips. After a few seconds, he said, "Sodane..."

"Naruto-kun, you were my former student and I know you inside and out.. If you really like the girl, why don't you make a move? Maybe she likes you too." he finished the sentence teasingly. Kurenai told him that her student loves the blond for a long time now.

"Y-you don't understand Kakashi" he closed his eyes as the picture of Hinata and Sasuke hugging each other crossed his mind. Bitterness was all over his voice.

"Care to tell me then? I promised I wont tell anyone except Sakura" Kakashi's visible eye crinkled into a smile.

Naruto found himself telling to Kakashi all his feelings. His protective feeling over her, his unwanted jealousy, the kiss and the hug. All he told his former teacher is true, but one thing he doubted is his denial of his feelings for Hinata.

"Naruto, I know you were saying that you don't love her but I can see it in your eyes. Think about it. You are the only one who can get things right. It is up to you to make a move. Or else somebody out there can take her away first."

Naruto nodded. Then he realized that Kakashi is giving him good advice since they met this morning. 'This would have to be a miracle' he thought.

Kakashi just hen remembered his date with Sakura. The sun was already high up.

"Naruto-kun, I've got to go. Sakura is waiting for me! Jaa!" he raised a hand then disappeared in a poof.

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Sakura sighed as she sat in the swing, waiting patiently for her fiancé. It's been 45 minutes since the said time but Kakashi isn't around yet. She sighed once more and looked at the bright Tuesday sky. After all, this is so likely Kakashi. She had seen worse though. And probably she'll nag at him again after saying his fake excuses.

Just then, a mist of smoke appeared in front of her. She put her hands in her waist and review all the scolding and screaming she will give Kakashi.

The smoke already disappeared, which allowed her a clear look of his face. His visible eye crinkled into a smile.

'But no, it isn't an ordinary smile. I wonder if something happened.' she thought.

"Kakashi! You're late!" she exclaimed.

"Sorry, there's an earthquake." he said while scratching the back of his head.

Sakura glared daggers at him. She opened her mouth to scold him when pulled out his mask and lip his right and to her nape to give her a long breathtaking kiss. She closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around his neck. After a moment, they pulled back grasping for air.

"I was just joking, honey" he said panting. Sakura raised an eyebrow to him.

"I'm late because... "He paused, giving out a hearty laugh. Sakura waited impatiently.

"Because, our Naruto... I don't know if you can believe it... "He paused again, taking a look at the reaction of his fiancée.

Sakura's lips twitched in curiosity. Seeing Kakashi paused again, she impatiently scolded him, "I can't believe what!"

Kakashi laughed seeing the cute expression of his fiancée. She never really failed to amuse him.

"Naruto...Naruto is in love... "He said emphasizing the last statement. The silver haired jounin pry again on Sakura's reaction. After all, Naruto is like a brother to her. He wasn't quite sure if she heard him though. Her face is blank of any reaction except of her mouth that turned agape. Her red lips looked as if it stuck all the words she wanted to say. He fought the urge to kiss her again.

"Naruto..?" Sakura asked dumbfounded. Her eyes widened.

Kakashi nodded suppressing his smile. It wouldn't be good if she caught him laughing at her cutie cute reaction. He told Sakura all the things that have happened a while back. It's been a while though before all he have said settled on the pink-haired kunoichi's mind.

"I really can't believe it! Naruto? Hinata? I thought he only thinks stupidly all the time. Anyway, you have given an agreeable explanation today... Maybe the world is really ending" she said smiling. Kakashi's lips curved into a frown. After a moment, an idea crossed his mind. He faced Sakura and looked at her green eyes.

"So… What do you think?" he asked with a mischievous glint over his eyes. Sakura then understand what he is trying to say.

"Hmm… I think it wouldn't hurt so much if we help that two" she said excitedly. Afterwards, they make a plan on how to make them realize their true feelings for each other. And much to Sakura's delight, they've called it, MISSION: INTERTWINING HEARTS AND FATE.

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