Chapter Seven
Back at the Party
The girls were running around trying to set up everything when Jiraiya came to check on them.
"Wow, you got everything… music, snacks, I wish I was invited." the girls laughed at his corny dad joke "Alright ladies, I'm heading out. And if you go outside keep it quiet." he gave his daughter a hug goodnight.
Soon everyone was here. Kiba brought his dog Akamaru and Shino, Choji brought Shikamaru, Neji brought TenTen and Lee came alone. Naruto, Gaara and Kankuro immediately sat down, tired from all that guest searching. Sakura took Hotaru and introduced her to everyone, then started the party.
The Other End of the Village
Kakashi was trying to keep his mind clear. It wasn't certain that it was his ex-student, but the fact that all the evidence pointed to him tugged at his heart. He tried to talk Sasuke into staying in the village, but he wanted power and revenge more than he cared for his comrades. In turn, he betrayed the village. He sighed and looked up to see Anko's apartment, then knocked.
She let him in "Hey there Kakashi! What're you doing here?" she had a smug grin on her face.
"I'm here on business, I have a message from the Hokage." he walked in and they sat down. He briefed here on the situation and the mission they were assigned.
She got a shiver when he mentioned her old sensei Orochimaru. He brought her closer to him and she rested her head on his chest. This wasn't the first time he'd comforted her like this. The rhythm of his heart was soothing. She looked up at him and smiled. He gave her a gentle smile barely visible through his mask. She started to pull his mask down to kiss him, but he beat her to it. He gave her a powerful kiss, her eyes widened in shock. Anko didn't mind this gesture in the least, in fact she loved it when Kakashi showed her affection, especially this kind. She ran her fingers through his hair.
He looked in her eyes "You know I hate to see you this way."
She looked up at him "How so?" a little attitude in her tone.
"You are the most hardcore, unbelievable, don't-take-shit-from-anyone, woman I have ever met. That's why I love you" she smiled. "So when something like your old sensei makes you cower it makes me sad." she stared off, listening to what he was saying. He pulled up her chin and kissed her. Kakashi could always make her melt, and he knew it.
"Why don't we watch a movie or something? To get our minds off it." She smiled and nodded. Kakashi put in a movie and wrapped her in a blanket. She cuddled up to his chest and kissed him