Chapter Two

Life in Konoha is going slow, the days seem to drag on like there is no tomorrow. My body wont train today, just in a can't be bothered mood. Where's Ino when you need her? Oh yes, on a mission, bloody typical. Naruto would be with Hinata, Sasuke … not sure. I think I'll stay away from Kakashi, avoiding him could be fun for me. Actually annoying Kakashi sounds like fun, I changed into the usual jounin uniform and left my hair down today. I actually can't remember the last time someone saw me with my hair down. In fact… I have the perfect plan. I think I'll do some fake flirting with the old sensei… YES! See what he really feels. I left my apartment, locking taking my keys with me and made my way to Kakashi's apartment.

"Kakashi! Open up," I banged on his door, the fun begins

"What do you want Sakura," He looked tired… very tired

"Oh… well if you'd rather I be somewhere else…," I hated my sweet voice, but if it got me in, then go for it!

"What's that supposed to mean?" Is he getting suspicious

"Nothing, just thought you could use some casual company," I turned away from his trying not to laugh

"I suppose you can come in…," I turned around at normal speed, to not cause any more uncertainties that he might all ready have.

I sat down on his sofa, but this time my feet stayed on the ground, he looked at me funny "Not making yourself at home then?"

"I have a home Kakashi… god,"

"Suit yourself, want something to drink?" he wondered off into his kitchen

"I'll have tea, if you don't mind,"

"No, I don't. I was just about to make myself one,"

This is where the fun begins, let's see what the sensei thinks of me. I took my jounin body warmer off, I may sound vain, but these black hidden leaf shirts complements a kunoichi's figure. And it was pretty damn hot in here anyway.
He turned around with both cups of tea and stared at me blankly, I'd love to know what he's thinking. Kakashi put one cup on the small table in front of the sofa and held his.

"Hey, Kakashi what's that over there?"

"What's what over where?" He looked slightly confused

I reached over his body, the heat from him felt good, I was more than tempted to stay put. "Hmmm, I think I was seeing things,"

I leant back over with my hand on his thigh to push myself back into my original position.

"Sakura what are you doing?"

I reached for my tea "Drinking tea,"

"That's not funny,"

"Life isn't funny," I smiled at him "There's something about your apartment that makes me tired," I gave a fake yawn

"Maybe it's because you're used to your bright and cheerful home?"

"I wouldn't call it that, but maybe," I put the cup back down on the table and leant on his arm. I made myself do another fake yawn, and slowly closed my eyes. Now that I have a chance to think about it, why does this feel good, right even? I could feel myself being watched, was he looking at me? Then I heard a certain someone's voice.

"KAKASHI-SENSEI, YOU KILLED HER!" Yeah… it was Naruto

"What the… Naruto. It would've been nice if you knocked," He sighed "And anyway, she's tired,"

I slowly opened my eyes, couldn't pretend anymore. A blonde fuzz appeared right in my face, "Naruto baka, MOVE!" He backed away quickly, then I could see Sasuke giving me funny looks. I gave out another fake yawn and drank some of my tea.

"What are you doing here Sakura?" Sasuke was giving me wary looks.

"You know what, I've forgotten. Not that I'd tell you anyway. Nosey bastards," I smiled at him

"We came to see if Kakashi wanted to go to the pub with us this evening, but if he's busy…" Sasuke smirked at me

"That's not even funny," I sighed "So you weren't gunna ask me then?"

"Yeah, we went over to your house first, except you weren't there," Naruto sat on the floor like a child

"Yeah… about that. I'm gunna go home, catch up on some loss sleep. See you at 7?" I got up and made my way to the door

"Sure, see you later Sakura-Chan,"

I dashed home, why? I have no idea. But I was serious about the whole getting sleep thing. I got back into my silk nightdress and climbed into bed, falling asleep instantly. I normally have some sort of dream, but today there was nothing. I woke up at about 5:30, just enough time to get something to eat and get ready. I went into my kitchen, all I found was ramen.

"I swear, if I have another bowl of ramen after this one, it will be too soon," I said to myself, I don't even know why I'm talking to myself

After the ramen was cooked and eaten, I jumped in the shower and came out smelling like cherries. I put on a black dress that has long sleeves and came up to my neck, it was no longer than my knees. I left my hair as it was, curled and in a slight mess, but it looked good and as if I didn't try hard. I made my way slowly to the pub, walking through Konoha is amazing at this time, I might have to do this more often. It took me about 10 minuets to get there, Naruto, Sasuke & Kakashi were already there. Wait a minute… Kakashi is here before me. I walked in still in shock and sat myself next to Kakashi.
"Seen a ghost Sakura?" Naruto asked drinking sake.

"It's weird seeing him before I arrived," I looked straight at the silver haired ninja. They had to pick the smallest table in the whole pub didn't they. It's so cramped and I'm squished next to Kakashi… My fun continues.

"Naruto…," I looked over at him

"Yes Sakura-Chan?"

"Would you go buy me a drink?"

"Sure," He leapt up to go get me one

Sasuke had got up to go somewhere, bathroom maybe. So this could be the right moment to carry on with my amusement. I gently rubbed my leg against his thigh and leg, very slowly. He stopped drinking immediately and looked at me.

"What are you doing Sakura?" His said quietly

"Me? I'm not doing anything, getting myself comfy," I smiled at him

"Just sort yourself out. Ok?" Sasuke came back

"Sure, I'd love you train with you tomorrow Kakashi," He looked straight at me, I carried on smiling.

Just as that moment Naruto came back with my drink and put in in front of me. "Thanks Naruto," I was more than happy drinking this and listening to them talk about the missions we went on. As the night went on, the drinks kept coming and the discussions just became a fuzzy memory.

"R-R-R-Right… I think I'm gunna go home," I tried to stand up but just fell back down.

"I'll take her back," It was Kakashi's voice. He helped me stand up, for a brief moment I was against his chest and it felt like something I'd never felt before. I felt like some old woman not being able to walk, he let me lean against him. But as soon as we left the pub, he picked me up and carried me bridal style. I squirmed my way around so I was my back could feel the sharp cold wind and my front the warmth of him.

"Sakura? Now can you tell me what all that was about back there?" He looked down at me.

"W-W-When," My voice was slurred

"A couple of hours, when you were getting yourself 'comfy,'"

I let out a small giggle. "Heh.. You're asking me at the wrong time," I looked up at him "Becawuse I can't even rememberrr," My words weren't coming out right at all.

He sighed, and we finally reached my apartment. "Sakura, keys?"

"It's open," He found his way to my bedroom and laid me down.

"You're gunna have one hell of a headache tomorrow,"

"Oh well, Kakashi, come here," He bent down to my level, and I did something unplanned. I kissed his cheek.

He looked at me strangely, and in a puff of smoke he was gone. I was out cold to the world. Tomorrow came with a bang, with a splitting headache and someone shouting outside, today wasn't gunna be my day. The voice finally came into focus and it was such a loud blur anymore.

"SAKURA-CHAN! WAKE-UP!" It was Naruto yet again. I managed to get up and poke my head out the window. Sasuke and Kakashi were there as well.

"Come on, time to train!" Kakashi shouted up at me, he seemed too happy about it.

"Yeah, don't you remember, you and Kakashi were gunna train together, me & Naruto are going to join you," Sasuke had a smirk on his face.

I opened the window, the sun was shinning bright today. "There's no way you're gunna get me out there today," I blinked for a second and all three men had gone, but to have appeared behind me. They picked me up and shoved me in the bathroom.

"DOESN'T MEAN I'M COMING BACK OUT!" I shouted at them

"I'll get Hinata over, she can sort you out," Naruto said through the door.

"Fine… bloody bastards," I murmured to myself

"I heard that Sakura," Kakashi was now laughing

"What did she say?" Naruto asked

"Baka…" By the sound of it, Sasuke smacked him around the head.

"YOU TWO BETTER NOT FIGHT IN MY HOUSE!" I shouted at them again. I brushed my teeth, washed my face, shoved my hair up in a ponytail and my uniform was still in here. So I put that back on as well. I came out and all three looked at me, yes I look tired, warn out etc… but there was no need to stare at me like that. Naruto came behind me and grabbed my arms while Sasuke grabbed my legs.

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?"

"Making sure you actually come with us," Kakashi laughed again

They dragged me out my apartment and I managed to grab my keys on the way out, I threw them to Kakashi. "Lock the door," I sighed. He smiled under his mask. Everyone on the streets on Konoha were staring at us, I felt so embarrassed until I couldn't take anymore. I struggled from their tight grasp and managed to worm my free. Instead of running off, I stayed with them. I'll lose them later. I walked next to Kakashi "I'll get you later," I whispered to him. Looks like we're going to start a new game.

We reached the training grounds, unsure what we were going to do until Naruto spoke up "Sakura, spar with me,"

"Nope, she's going to spar with me," Kakashi looked at me

"I'd rather spar with Naruto," I turned away from him

"Come on baka," Sasuke dragged Naruto off and started their sparing session.

"Why don't you wanna train with me?" Kakashi was now in front of me

"Because, I don't want to," I walked off, well tried to

"Sakura, I'm not sure what game you're playing, but the fun starts now,"