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Kimiko walked with Kona by her side down the village towards the other side to her apartment. She smiled to herself and Kona mewed questionably. "Hmm? Oh Kona, Kakashi-kun is wonderful. I'm glad I went to him in the end." Kona jumped up onto a wall and walked along it, next to Kimikos shoulder. Smiling at her feline companion, she passed by Ichiraku Ramenhouse. Her mind wandered back many years where she and Kakashi had spent many a successful completed mission there, happily slurping down the hot noodles and broth. He had always finished first, and spent the rest of their time together simply enjoying eachothers company.
She finally got to her apartment, sighing as she closed the door behind her. Staring up at the ceiling for a moment, she kicked off her shoes and looked down at her black companion, who was purring, his tail slowly flicking about, he mewed. "Well I think I should probably get changed into some clean clothes huh Kona?" She walked into the bathroom and stripped, turning on the water to the shower as she let down her hair, cringing a bit as she pulled at the hair tie that held it up for her. Sighing, she stepped into the shower and let the hot water cascade down her body. She grabbed the shampoo and started washing her hair.
After her shower, she quickly got changed into another ninja outfit and was sitting down at the table with her breakfast. She was nearly done eating when she heard a knock at the door. She picked up Kona and went to go answer the door. It was Iruka. "Iruka, hi" She said slightly surprised. "Hi Kimiko, I came to ask you a favor." The academy instructor looked at the black cat in Kimiko's arm "Heh, the Neko Ninja of Konoha….you still haven't changed, have you?" Sighing, she put Kona down, who ran into her bedroom. Leaning on the doorframe, she smiled. "What can I help you with today, Iruka?"
"Kimiko I wanted to know if you were free today to assist in some combat techniques I have planned for the students." He looked somewhat nervous as he stood there, fiddling his fingers on the opposite side of the doorframe Kimiko leaned on. "Yeah sure I don't have any missions for today, I'd love to help out Iruka. Just let me grab my headband. I'll be out in a minute." Kimiko said as she turned around and headed off to her room. Kona was sprawled on her bed, bathing in the morning sunlight, purring happily. "I'm going to help out Iruka today Kona. I won't be gone long." She said as she tied her headband on her waist. She petted the cat's head, and scratched under his chin for a moment before leaving. "You be good Kona." She told her cat as she left, putting on her sandals.
She smiled at her former classmate Iruka as she walked past him. "Ready?" He asked, she nodded and giggled. Iruka had always had feelings for Kimiko, ever since they were in the academy together with Kakashi. But Kimiko never returned thoes feelings for Iruka, she only had eyes for Kakashi.
They walked into the empty classroom and Iruka sat at his desk and sighed as Kimiko leaned against the edge of it, crossing her arms and staring at the floor. "I want to thank you again for today Kimiko." Iruka said. She looked over at him and flashed a smile. "It's no problem Iruka. You know I love helping you out here."
She looked back towards the stadium-style seating in the classroom and smiled as she walked towards her old seat and kneeled down, looking at the edge of it. There, in the wood was "Kakashi+Kimiko 3" She stared at this memory of her past for a few moments before she heard the children starting to come into the academy. She quickly made her way back to Irukas desk as the young children started to file into the room and take their seats.
Sorry this chapter is so short guys. I've been so busy with work I haven't had much time to really concentrate on the story. Please send me an email with suggestions if you like.