Kakashi looked up from his book and checked the time. They had been in the garden for hours. It was almost evening. He never even noticed the sky darkening. With a sigh, he tucked the book into its pouch and stood up, looking for Sakura. He hadn't seen her at all since their little conversation earlier, or seduction. He shook his head. He knew it was cruel to keep playing these games with her, but he didn't mean to. The instinct to do more than just flirt with her was becoming harder and harder to control. This worried him. She was centimetres away from him, centimetres! His head was screaming to just move a little closer, to close the gap between them, to place his masked lips onto hers... Stop it! He shook his head like a swimmer shaking the water from his hair. That's never going to happen, and we both know it. It pained him to think about it. Kakashi looked around one last time, and set off in search of Sakura.
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He found her fast asleep on the grassy bank, overlooking a large lake. She must have been warn out from exploring. The white haired ninja crouched down next to her and shook her shoulder gently. "Hey sleeping beauty, wake up!"
"Nnngh." The cherry blossom groaned and swatted a hand in his direction. He caught it before it hit him.
"Charming." He chuckled, and shook her again. Sakura's eyes fluttered briefly, but she refused to be woken from her slumber. Kakashi bit his lip. Even when she was asleep, the blossom still looked beautiful, from her pink, windswept hair and pouty lips, right down to her small smile and rosy cheeks. The ex sensei leaned in closer. He couldn't help himself, he loved her, and there was no denying that. Even though he didn't want to admit it, it didn't change the facts. He shook himself. What was he thinking? She was so young, and he was so old. It would never work out, and what if she didn't like him? Although his brain provided the excuses, his heart knew better. He loved her. He. Loved. Her. He loved her. He wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry. It was so wrong, but it felt right. The older nin massaged his forehead and frowned. This was bad, yet it was good too.
"K-Kakashi?" The man jumped back, surprised. Had she been awake all this time? He nervously licked his lips, and was about to answer but realised that she hadn't moved. "A-ah, Kakashi..." He realised she was still asleep. The blossom was talking in her sleep, and she was dreaming of him. Relaxing slightly, he sat closer to her. "I...ah! Kakashi..." He suddenly felt guilty, like he was trespassing, like he was listening to her secret thoughts, yet he didn't want to turn away. She was calling to him, whispering his name, smiling seductively, wanting him. Suddenly, he couldn't help himself. He lowered his head close to hers. His mind was racing. Should he do it? She was right there, and she wanted him to do it. Carefully, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. He closed his eyes as his masked lips brushed her forehead gently. He stroked her, heard her gasp in her sleep. It drove him forward. He wanted her, now. Somewhere, in the back of his head, alarm bells were ringing. They screamed at him to stop, and that he was taking advantage of her. It was so selfish of him. What if she woke up? He would ruin the friendship that they had built up. What was he thinking? Kakashi froze up. He couldn't do it. No matter how badly he wanted her, he couldn't completely destroy her for one, selfish desire. It was stupid really. She had just got over a break up and there he was, slobbering over her while she was asleep. He lowered his head ashamed. Time to go home.
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Sakura woke up in her bed at Kakashi's mansion. She sat up, confused. How had she got there? The last thing she remembered was... the blossom blushed. The last thing she remembered was having a particularly hot dream about the one and only white haired, ex sensei. She brushed a stray lock of hair from her face and smiled, partly embarrassed at the memory. It was a good dream, and some parts felt so real too, like when he held her close and when she felt his lips on her forehead... but then it was over too soon. Much too soon.
Note from Asayo: Woo! Things are heating up! I hope you enjoyed the chapter, I'm sorry if it wasn't up to scratch. I've had a hell of a lot of things happen lately and it took a while, but I'm finally writing again! Thanks to my friends for all the support to get me back on my feet again, and thanks to you for the positive feedback and comments! Hope to see you again soon!