Until he showed up, I hadn't realized how loud we were being. Or how up in each others face we were.

"Kakashi-Sensei-" I started to say, but he cut me off.

"Enough. I've heard the entire conversation already." He had been hiding in the bushes. He came further out of hiding. He had obviously been hiding his chakra from Sasuke, too.

He heard the entire conversation.

"You boys were getting loud. I didn't want to see things get out of hand…over something like this." I dipped my head so I was looking at my feet.

"Kakashi, we weren't-" Sasuke started, eyes trailing to me then back at him.

"Sasuke, why don't you stay here? I want to talk to you about something. Naruto, go enjoy the rest of your day off." Kakashi answered.

I slowly got to my feet and walked away. "Whatever, Sensei."

What the hell was I supposed to do now? Go home. Train. An uneventful day.

"So…I claimed I was here for the entire conversation…but…" Kakashi started, Sasuke already knowing why he had called him out.

Still sitting in his previous spot, he rolled his eyes.

"What started this?"

Sasuke sighed and began. "Ever since you've been gone, I've been checking on him to make sure he's alright. We've been talking a lot more. He told me about the nine tailed fox demon being inside him…and such."

"And Such?" Kakashi repeated. "To check to see if he's aright because…?" He questioned.

"It's his business, and I am in no justice to tell you." Sasuke snapped, turning his head away.

"Very well," Kakashi sat down in front of Sasuke, which surprised said boy. "Now, the other matter."

"I don't want to talk about it." Sasuke kept his head turned.

"And I don't care." Kakashi answered simply, his voice softening. "How do you feel about Naruto?"

Sasuke flinched and gave in. "You already know." He turned his head back. Kakashi smiled behind his mask, visible eye closed. A light blush dusted Sasuke's face.

"Tell him the truth." Kakashi said simply.

"Do you really think anything is that easy?" Sasuke hissed, eyes narrowing.

Kakashi sighed, "No. But in the end, you always regret it," He answered. "You know Sasuke…"

Sasuke waited for an answer.

"It wouldn't kill you to be nicer to him." Kakashi said, more serious this time. "He could catch on himself, but he won't fall in love with someone who hates him, or is rude."

"I am being nicer to him," He answered, emphasis on am. "I just…suddenly changing my attitude towards him would make him think I was a freak…or something…" He trailed off, then quickly stopped with a new statement. "Besides, Kakashi. He'd never fall in love with me. And If I told him the truth…He'd laugh at me."

Kakashi stood back up, sighing more. "You never know, Sasuke. You may be surprised."

Sasuke stood up as well, already beginning to walk away. He didn't give Kakashi more of an answer.

"You really are hopeless on the inside." Kakashi said, in his same soft tone as before.

I trained for the rest of the day, hitting targets and seeing how many books I could hold on my head for balance. Those kept on falling off.

I had been long overdue for some violence or threatening.

I had fixed myself instant ramen, eaten it, gotten my night clothes on, and still nothing happened.

I was free for another night.

Hey, Kyubbi.

Why do you disturb my sleep, kit?

Get over it. I'm going to sleep soon, anyway.

Is this about the Uchiha boy?

NO! But it was, and he knew it already.

Kyubbi…I don't think anyone knows my emotions better then you do. What am I feeling?

For the Uchiha?

His name is Sasuke.

I don't care what his name is.

So, what do you think?

I have evidence from your body and mind that you're always thinking about him. While human emotions have never been my specialty…

Get on with it.

Fine, Brat. You're hopelessly in love with him.

KYUBBI!

YOU ASKED, KIT.

I sighed, ending our mental conversation. It was around nine at night, and I was ready for sleep, as I had told Kyubbi. I crawled into my sheets.

I am not in love with Sasuke. I don't care what Kyubbi…what anyone thinks. I can't be in love with Sasuke. I just…That can't possibly be it…could it?

"Good morning, Naruto!" Sakura greeted when I hit the bridge where we usually met.

I grinned at her. "Morning, Sakura. Good morning, Sasuke." I added at the end.

He acknowledged me with a nod and a mumbled, "Morning,"

I leaned on my elbows against the bridge. Commence waiting for Kakashi. He was always overly late.

We waited a good hour for Kakashi, Sakura making some little conversation with Sasuke and I, then finally, Kakashi showed up.

"YOU'RE LATE, KAKASHI-SENSEI!" Sakura and I screamed in unison. Sasuke just glared in the same annoyance.

"Ah. So sorry, I-" He started, shaking one hand.

"We don't want to hear it, Sensei!" I replied. He had a random generic excuse everyday for why he was late. We all knew they we're fakes.

He sighed, then began. "About today's mission…"

We all three turned and became more focused. "It's unfortunately arranged for tomorrow, but we're heading out today. We'll be there early, and maybe we can relax beforehand."

Yes! Real mission! We're going somewhere! "So, what's the mission, Kakashi?" Sakura questioned.

"It's an A-rank I need back-up for. I'll need you three to do some hiding, spying, and guarding for me."

Oh yes, it was awesome to top it off. "Seriously!? Woo-Hoo!" I felt the need to dance around because I didn't have dishes, or babysitting, or finding cats…But I restrained.

Sasuke smirked, and Sakura smiled weakly. She wasn't looking forward to this, I knew.

"Anyway," Kakashi broke in. "We can head out today, I'll give you an hour to pack anything you may need. Pack light."

When an hour had passed, we were all three by the gate to leave the village. Kakashi wasn't late that time.

"All packed, I see?" Kakashi stated more then asked. We all nodded. I had a sleeping pad rolled tight enough to fit in my one bag, Kunai, Shuriken, food pills, and bandages.

"What do you have to do?" Sasuke asked sullenly.

"It's an Assassination mission." He answered, trying to keep his voice low, but failed. He was avoiding Sakura and I.

"Who do you have to kill, Sensei?" Sakura asked innocently.

"No one you've heard of." He assured, patting the top of her head. "A Sound ninja who's been killing off ANBU and some other Leaf Ninja. They just want him dead, that's all. Nothing too extreme."

Nothing too extreme always lead to serious danger for us.

"So…Why can't we just do it now?" I asked. "Why do we have to wait another day?"

"The Sound ninja threatened, well…More like played Konoha. Their daring us to come kill him, like it's a game. He asked tomorrow."

I pouted. "Kakashi, you're supposed to surprise your enemies!"

He shook his head. "That's what the Sound ninja wants you to think. Now," His voice lightened on the last word. "I figured we could head in the direction of the sound, and maybe get some relaxation in before the mission officially starts."

Sakura sighed. "Some nice spot in the forest, you mean, Where we stop to set up camp? It sounds nice…"

"I know a good spot on the way to the Sound. There's water, and the sunset can be seen perfectly." Kakashi chimed.

"Then let's go already! We have to hurry if we want to be to Sound tomorrow!" I interrupted.

"Alright enough," Kakashi growled. "Everyone ready?"

We all nodded, and the journey towards sound began.

I got to be myself again. With a mission to take my mind away from my emotions, maybe I would forget the entire Sasuke problem.

Yeah, Right.

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