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Chapter 6: Blown Cover?
Sakura awoke along with the rest of Neji's squad when one of the patrolling ANBU came in to announce dinner was ready. Dinner at the patrolling outposts was like having dinner with family. As the group entered the dining area people greeted each other like they were old friends. Sakura had to quickly hide her surprise when she saw Akamaru and Kiba in the room.
"Hey, Neji, what's up?"
"Not much, Kiba. How have you been?"
"Bored out of my mind, I can't wait to get back to the village. Tell me how everyone, especially Sakura is?" Sakura nearly tripped but managed to cover it up by plopping into the chair next to Kiba. Kiba noticed this and raised his eyebrow at her. Sakura narrowed her eyes at him and shook her head once, conveying that she would explain later. Neither noticed Neji's narrowed eyes and clenched fists at the mention of Sakura's name.
Nothing else was discussed as dinner was served and everyone dug in. Sakura took her chance to get Neji to talk about the training. "Captain, I wanted to thank you for being willing to train me while we are here."
"It is my pleasure. Both the Hokage and Hiashi speak very highly of you. I would like to spar tomorrow so that I can gauge your level."
"I would like that, Captain, thank you." Neji nodded. Kiba listened to the whole conversation and was slightly amused that Neji had no idea who he was speaking to. After he had eaten, he decided to take Akamaru for a walk and hoped Sakura would take the hint. She did and they both walked to one of the towers of the outpost.
"Well?"
"First, how did you know it was me?"
"Your scent."
"That's what I figured."
"So what's with the new look?"
"It's a jutsu."
"Really? Why are you keeping it going?"
"I am testing it."
"Against Neji's eyes?"
"Yeah. So do you know any scent changing jutsus?"
"Maybe. Are you going to tell me the trick to this new jutsu?"
"When I get back to Konoha."
"Deal, we'll trade then."
"Agreed, and Kiba, don't tell Neji. It would ruin the whole point of the test." Kiba laughed and nodded before they began to catch up with each other.
Neji had observed the familiarity between Kiba and his medic. Arg, my medic, what the hell am I thinking. First, I came here to sort out my feelings about Sakura now I claim this medic as mine…just as Sakura is. Neji growled at himself and then went to bed intent on taking his frustrations out during the spar tomorrow.