DISCLAIMER: AGAIN I do not own any rights or characters associated with Naruto with the exception of Neko- my writing style is different than others so please forgive me if you dont like it- any and all comments are welcome- I wrote the story out by hand last year it is taking me a while to get it typed up.

-Keirgan

Chapter 5- The House

Over the course of a few months Neko trained with Kakashi and his team, they were sent on a few missions Neko fitting in as a valued member. Tsunade made it official that Neko would join Team Kakashi as second leader taking Kakashi's place when he was sent on solo missions. On nights that they had watch Kakashi would sit up with Neko and talk. Sometimes their discussions would lead them all over the village it was one such time that they were walking that Neko slipped her arm thru his, Kakashi looked down at the woman and smiled.

"Do you like houses?" He asked

"As in Architecture?" Neko questioned as they continued to walk

"Yes"

"As a matter of fact I do"

Kakashi smiled again, "then let me show you my favorite house in all of Konoha"

Neko smiled up at Kakashi, "I would love to see it" she replied

They didn't hear or chose not to hear the whispers behind them as the village watched the couple stroll down the road arm in arm. Kakashi was happy being with Neko kept the sadness away. He loved the feel of her arm in his and he was wondering how to get closer to her when she said

"Stop thinking so hard Kakashi everything is fine"

He smiled again as he lead her towards his favorite house. Neko grew concerned as they were heading towards where she lived. Letting Kakashi lead the way they stopped in front of her house. Was he serious?

Kakashi turned towards Neko "This is my favorite house, I love the lines and uniformity, it doesn't look cluttered and I think its larger than it lets on. I don't think anyone lives here as I have never seen any sign of anyone."

Neko smiled up at him, "would you like to go inside?" She asked.

Kakashi looked at her in astonishment "Yes but. . "

Neko took his hand in hers and started pulling him towards the door.

"Kakashi I own this house" she said

He stopped dead in his tracks "What?"

Neko chuckled "I own this house I bought it years ago, come inside let me show you around."

Stunned Kakashi let Neko pull him inside the house. The interior was just as beautiful as the exterior.

"How many rooms?" Kakashi asked as the wandered from one side of the house to the other.

"There are 14 bedrooms, 6 baths, living, Kitchen and center garden. I always considered opening up to orphans but until now I have never been home. I never really had a reason to be here."

Kakashi glanced down at her

"Do you have a reason now?" He asked

Neko sighed "I hope so" she replied softly.