Chapter 3

"So, did you enjoy the show?" Guy asks as we're walking back to my house. "Yeah, I did. It was pretty moving." i reply. "I found it really inspirational." Guy says. "Inspirational?... How the heck do you find that inspirational?" I ask. Guy clears his throat then begins repeating one of the characters; "'I will protect you with my life, with my soul, with my heart, with my everlasting love!'"
"... Great, so you've picked up a new speech, eh?" I sigh. "'My heart will always belong to yo-'" "Guy, stop the mimicry, please." I plead. "Alright, for you, Matsu-chan." Guy winks. "Ugh.. Why don't you ever argue with me?" I ask. Guy salutes me. "Because I will always agree with you, Matsu-chan. I will never go against you, even if it means death." Guy replies. "Guy.. Well then, what if I say Kakashi-kun is better than you?" I ask. "..." "Not going to argue?" I ask. "If that is what you believe, then I shall prove myself stronger and change your mind!" Guy declares. I sigh in defeat. "So there really is nothing you'll argue about with me, eh?" I groan. "Nope!"

"Alright, Guy, I'll see you whenever." I say, opening the door to my house. Guy salutes me. "Yes, have a good night, Matsu-chan." "Yeah, you too." I wave and shut the door behind me.

I stare out my window after getting ready for bed. "Kakashi-kun.. What do I have to do to get you to notice me? No matter how hard I try.. You always push me away.."

I wake up the next morning feeling more overwrought than ever. Today I am going to make Kakashi like me, even if it means breaking a bone!
"Mom, I don't need breakfast today, I'm going straight out!" I declare.
"Umph, Matsu! You need your strength!" She calls out, but I don't listen and shut the door behind me.

"Morning Matsu, wanna come train-"
"Not today Asuma!" I shout, running past him.
"Erm, okay.."
I see Kakashi heading to the cemetery. "Kakashi!" I shout. Kakashi stops and faces me. "What is it?" He asks. "Say, Kakashi how would you like to get some-" "No." Kakashi cuts me off and keeps walking. "Hmph." I follow him. "Kakashi, you can't spend the rest of your life moping around the cemetery. Come do something." I nag. "No, I don't want to." Kakashi replies, not even looking at me. "But, you gotta do something, come train or-" "No." Kakashi sounded annoyed but I ignored it. "What if-" "Enough, just leave me alone. I need some time to myself." Kakashi says. "But, Kakashi, you said that yesterday." I complain. "Yes, I did. I just want to be left alone." Kakashi says. ".. Kakashi, it's not that.. I.. I-" "I know how you feel towards me, Matsu." He says, I gasp. "Who.. Told you?" I ask. "No one, I just know. And I also want to say.." Kakashi stopped and looked down. I stare at him, anxiously awaiting his next words.
"I hate you." Kakashi says, finally looking me in the eye. I gasp, I felt utterly heartbroken. "So just leave me alone."
"B.. But Kakashi! I've tried to prove to you for ages, how much stronger I've become.. Just so I could get you to.. Like me." I confess. "Well, you've been more of an annoyance. You just can't leave me alone, and it annoys me. So just leave me alone." Kakashi says, and continues walking. I stood there with tears in my eyes. 'It's not true.. It's not fair..'

I run off, sulking to myself. I was headed home to curl up in my bed, when suddenly I run into someone, I fell backwards, but someone caught me just before I hit the ground. I look up from my hands and see Guy.
"Matsu? What's wrong?" He questions. Normally in situations like this, I would push Guy away and keep running, but this was different. I wrapped my arms around his shoulders and cried. "M-Matsu.." Guy puts his arms around me and stands me up.
"I-I'm sorry... Guy.. For running into you." I sob, and lift my head from his shoulder. "Matsu, what's wrong?" Guy asks. "Did someone hurt you? Because if they did, I swear, I'll have them begging for mercy.." Guy says. For once, hearing those usual words from Guy, touched my heart. That's when I realised..

Guy has been here for me since the beginning, trying his best to prove to me that he loves me, yet I kept turning him away, thinking he was weird. He said he would always protect me. And he has proved it. He's even saved my life, more than once.. He's always been here. And I've been rejecting him. Yet, Kakashi.. Just keeps pushing me away. I've changed so much just to get him to notice me, and yet he pushes me away still. And Guy loves me just the way I am... I've been so stupid.

"Guy.. I'm sorry for everything." I say. "Wh-what do you have to apologize for?" Guy asks. "I've been pushing you away, haven't I?" I say. "Do not concern yourself over that! I have told you, I will prove myself until you approve of me." Guy announces. A small smile appears on my face, and I embrace him. He was shocked for a moment. "I've already approved." I say. "I-is that so?" He asks. "Yup, and.. And I.." I stumble over my words, but then Guy embraces me back. "You don't need to hurt yourself, I'll be here for you whenever you need me." Guy says. I felt so happy right now.

{Asuma's POV:}
So, she's finally accepted him.. I wonder what made her suddenly change her mind..
"Asuma? What're you doing?" Kurenai asks. "Oh, nothing, lets keep going." I reply.

{My POV:}
"Guy, Matsu!" I look up and see Minato. Guy salutes him. "Minato-sensei! What can I do for you?" He says. "I have a mission for you. The third actually requested it." Minato says. Before I could respond Guy cheers; "I will do any mission that is thrown at me!"
"Settle down Guy, it's not like it's an S-rank mission or anything." Minato chuckles. "Um, Minato-sensei? You said, you have a mission for us, what did you mean?" I ask. "You haven't heard? Hiruzen Sarutobi, has named me fourth Hokage." Minato explains. "R-really? That's awesome!" I exclaim. "Ooh! I salute you sir!" Guy says, and does so.
"Heh, I'm just practicing right now, but I'll get better." Minato says, handing me a piece of paper. "I know you'll make a great Hokage, Minato-sama!" I say. Minato chuckles. "That's gonna take a while to get used to." Minato laughs. "Oh, by the way, hows Kushina?" I ask. "Oh, she's just fine." Minato says.

"What's this mission?" Guy asks. I unfold the paper and start reading.
"Eh.. It's just another delivery." I grumble. Of course Guy fires up with determination. "Who's it for?" Guy asks. "It's just some supplies for Uchiha Mikoto." I say. "Very well, we shall do this mission together!" Guy says, and we run off to do it.

"Good morning Kikoto-san." I say as we approach her.
"Oh, that was fast, I only sent out that mission early this morning." Mikoto chuckles. I laugh. "Yeah well, when Guy's on your team, haste is the only thing he knows." I say.
"Mom? Who is it?" Asks a small child coming outside. "Hm? Oh, Itachi, this is Matsu and Guy." Mikoto says. Itachi just stares at us. "Is that really Itachi? My he's grown. How old are you now?" I ask, crouching down to his level. "I'm 4." Itachi replies. "Already? Last time I saw you, you were a small baby in your mother's arms. Itachi nods, but doesn't smile. "What's up?" I ask. "Oh, he's just a little shaken by the war." Mikoto says. I nod and put my hand on his shoulder. "It's all over now, Itachi. So you don't have to worry anymore." I say. A small smile comes across his face. I stand back up and face Mikoto.
"Well, you two have a good day." I say. She nods.