Kamiko slowly walked into the apartment, quiet as a mouse; hoping not to wake her teammates. Light suddenly spilled across the room, Kamiko mid stride, Tamori leaning against the kitchen counter. "Tamori-chan!" Kamiko called happily, "I'm glad to see you're up!" she said hesitantly as she looked at the older woman.
Kamiko's eyes scanned the quiet girl, a motherly look plastered on her face. "I tried that jutsu you taught me," Kamiko muttered to break the ice, "The one about revieling what your heart really wants."
Tamori's lips curved into a soft smile as she shook her head. "You shouldn't be using those genjutsus like that, Kamiko." She muttered softly, her ice eyes glittering in the light, "Least of all on Kakashi-san."
Kamiko's eyes widened, "How did you?"
Tamori's eyes shut, a smile forming on her lips, "He escaped the jutsu and was out in the rain with a silly face." Tamori walked pasted the ebony haired woman, "You might want to be careful, Kakashi-san is your friend. Don't put him in a situation where he could get in trouble."
Kamiko sensed a darker side to the words that her teammate was saying, "Tamori-chan… why are you up?"
A bitter smile crossed Tamori's lips as she reached the door, "Don't worry, Kamiko, I'll be back soon." She muttered as she walked out the door.
Kamiko's eyes stared at the door, wonder pulsing through her veins, "She got a message from Hokage-sama's guard last night…" Takemaru muttered as he walked out of his room. "Something's up."
Kamiko felt guilt wash over her; she had been away when Tamori was in need of her knowledge. Shaking off the feeling, Kamiko slowly walked to her bed. Tamori can handle herself…
Sakura's eyes fluttered open, the silver haired man still beside her. She couldn't help but smile as he lay on his back. Her eyes watched his chest rise and fall slowly as she recalled the night before. A smile tugged at her lips as she slowly crawled next to the man, resting her palm against this chest as she nuzzled against his side. Kakashi stirred slightly at the new warmth flooding his body. Reaching over, with his eyes closed, his fingers brushed against the woman's leg; which was now across both of his. "Sakura," he groaned as his brow frowned together in his tired state, "There's a reason it's called morning wood," he groaned as he slowly pushed her leg off of his.
Her voice was quiet, her fingertips brushing against his chest softly, "Why didn't you kiss me?"
The question quickly caught him off guard, his body stiffening even under her warm touch. Creating a distance between the two was the hardest thing he had ever done; the warmth quickly leaving his body as he turned on his side. Her eyes were glowing, emotions glistening as she tried to make sense of the way he was acting. "You never asked."
Her brows frowned together, the corners of her lips tugging down in her displeasure, "I have to ask?" she pouted quietly.
Kakashi's hand reached up, running his fingers through her pastel hair, "A kiss is something intimate, something that should be shared between two people who have the same feelings."
Pain rang out through Sakura as she quickly put on a flawless face, a soft smile curling her lips, "Makes sense," she whispered softly. I guess that means he doesn't feel the same way… She rolled over on her side, her bare back facing the silver haired jounin. "Try and go back to sleep, Kakashi, I'll start healing your sharingan around dinner," she muttered as she bit her lip to stop her voice from quivering. Why, why did I expect anything different from him? Taking a deep breath, Sakura begged for sleep to quiet her mind, slowly drifting off to sleep.
Around dinner? Kakashi mused as he watched the woman slowly fall into her relaxed state, That gives me some time… His eyes once again looked over the woman, he needed to leave yet leaving after the night seemed like the most unforgivable thing. Forgive me Sakura, it was only one night.
Hinata's eyes fluttered open, soft violet scanning her room. Plump pink lips curved into a smile as she turned to her side, the blonde sitting against her wall. "Naruto-kun," she sighed out happily.
Naruto's eyes slowly opened, a yawn escaping his lips, "Hinata-chan!" he called quietly as he jumped to his feet; quickly running to her bedside, "Hinata-chan…" he smiled happily at the woman as she slowly sat up from her bed. Naruto's eyes widened slightly as he looked at the blushing woman. He had never seen her in this kind of way. Long violet hair cascading down over her bare shoulders, the strap of her tight tank top falling off her shoulder, and a pair of matching cheeky panties quickly distracted him as lingering light danced on the soft skin of her ivory legs. Her skin was as white as snow, up until she realized what she was wearing.
"I-I'm s-sorry," Hinata stuttered, her eyes widening as she realized she wasn't wearing a bra. Her bare legs pressed together as she covered herself.
Naruto shook his head, "You are so beautiful," be breathed out as he slowly walked closer, taking her hands in his, "I have something to show you, Hinata-chan," he grinned happily as he squeezed her hands lightly. Hinata's blush lingered as she slowly followed Naruto as he tugged her towards the door. Confusion spread through the woman, knowing that the door only lead to a terrace overlooking a small pond. "It's a surprise," Naruto added, his grin only widening as he let go of the woman's hands, his back to her as he began opening the doors.
As his hands left hers, Hinata reached up and held onto Naruto's jacket; peeking over his shoulder. Naruto threw open the rice paper door and let the sun spill into the room. Slowly, he stood aside, his arm around Hinata's waist as he let her see her surprise. Hinata's eyes widened, tears brimming at the corners as her hands clamped over her mouth. "Naruto-kun…" she whimpered softly as she looked up at him in disbelief.
Naruto smiled, turning to look at the beautiful sight. The small Hyuuga pond glistened as the sun rose into the sky, yet the sun was blocked. Hinata's eyes focused as she gazed over the thousands of flowers that were floating on the reflective surface. Taking a deep breath, Hinata let the smell of all the beautiful flowers overwhelm her senses. "It's so beautiful…" Naruto's eyes had stayed on her, watching the woman's reaction.
It was as if looking at the woman in a completely different way, he was noticing things that would have easily passed his view only weeks before: the way her eyes glistened when she was excited, how flawless her face was without even an ounce of make-up, the full figured body that she hid behind her sweatshirt, the soft sweet smell of lavender that lingered on the woman's skin, the way that even in her shock her movements were all so fluid and soft.
"Naruto-kun! I-It's so amazing!" Hinata cheered happily as she tore her eyes from the wonderful sight, beaming up at man beside her. He felt his cheeks heat up as he watched the admiration in her eyes.
Naruto looked away quickly, scratching his head in a nervous manner, "I'm glad you like it," he muttered softly, "But it's not the end of it…" Naruto's blush darkened. Oh God, I cant believe I'm doing this! Fright ran through him as he turned to the woman, who was now visibly concerned by his shaking state. "Close your eyes," He smiled at her softly watching her eyes flutter shut.
With his heart pounding in his ears, Naruto slowly leaned in to the woman; his lips hesitantly brushing against hers, "Go on a date with me, Hinata-chan?" he whispered against her lips as he felt his eye lids get heavier.
Hinata's eyes shot open at the soft touch against her lips, her face completely red. Her fingers laced together, pressing against her chest as if to hush her heart. Slowly her eyes fluttered shut once again, leaning up and pressing her lips back against his in a soft kiss. Naruto was surprised by the brave action. The soft pressure against his lips sent butterflies lose in his stomach; a sensation that he had never felt before.
They both parted, faces crimson as blood rushed through their veins, unsure of what to say. Hinata smiled softly, "I-I'll make y-you breakfast," she giggled as she took his hand softly and tugged him softly back into the house.
Naruto's eyes widened, a pure smile tugging at his lips. The woman in front of him had seen him at his worst, yet here she was just giving him another reason to smile.
Sakura's eyes fluttered open once again, the sun in a completely different place in the sky. Running her fingers through her tussled hair, Sakura innerly groaned, What time is it even? She turned, to look at her clock, shock running through her veins. She was alone in her bed. Clenching her fists tightly on the fabric of her sheets, she felt her blood run cold. He's gone.
Why does that surprise me? She sighed, all emotion leaving her as she quickly stood from her bed, her shower the only thing on her mind. Water washed over her naked form, the heat burning at her skin. Sakura stayed silent, her mind elsewhere.
Steam rose from her skin as she tugged a pair of shorts and a tank top on; not even bothering with underwear knowing she wasn't leaving the house anytime soon. Walking down to her kitchen she let out another sigh, she had forgotten how quiet and lonely her apartment could be. Each step she took echoed across the room, her heart beat loud as a drum, her breath lingering in the air. He left, the words kept lingering in her mind.
Grabbing a cup, Sakura chuckled bitterly, "For once, Sasuke-kun didn't kick them out…" her eyes fell to the empty cup, the words once again ringing in her ears; He left.
I'm alone again… Her eyes widened at the thought, tremors running through her body at the sudden realization. He left… They always leave. Pain and heat rushed through her hand, shocking her from her thoughts. She had broken the mug in her hands, cutting her hand.
Turning towards the window above the sink, she absentmindedly washed her hands, Why am I always left alone? Her heart sank, her chest constricting as her body began to fight against her; blocking out everything except her thoughts, even the knock at the door.
Anxiety and panic began to crush her chest, complicating her breathing. Sakura felt her knees give way as oxygen escaped her lips. Tangling her fingers in her pastel hair she held her head gasping for air. Her eyes darted around the kitchen as she knelt down, curling into a ball, trying to find anything to focus her mind on; besides the ideas running through her mind. Tears escaped her wide emerald eyes as she whimpered out, "No one ever stays for long…"
Sasuke's eyes narrowed as he stood staring at the dark wood of the door, Sakura never took long to answer the door in the middle of the day. Dark cobalt eyes searched the patio, looking for where Sakura hid her spare key. Lifting the fake plant, he grabbed the key; opening the door quickly. His eyes widened as he looked at the woman.
Sakura knelt in the middle of the floor, hunched over, clutching her chest as she tried to breathe. Her skin was white as a ash as she body shook and trembled; gasping for air. "Sakura!" He couldn't be fast enough as he ran to the woman's side, quickly pulling her into his arms. She wheezed over and over again as her chest heaved trying to capture any oxygen that it could.
Quickly making a seal, Sasuke created a clone; sending it to find Naruto. He looked down at the woman as her panic attack continued, her body shaking as her eyes became empty. Cupping her head with one hand, Sasuke pressed her head against his chest hoping his heart beat would ring through her ears, "Right here," he muttered as he watched the woman.
Minutes passed slowly, seconds seeming like hours as he watched Sakura in such a venerable state. Slowly, ever so slowly, she began to breathe again; as if she was just learning how to. As her adrenaline began to dull, tears welled in her eyes.
Sakura's haggard and rapid breathing began to create it's own rhythm, listening to the heartbeat that was not her own. Tears stung her eyes when she realized that she was not alone any longer. "Sakura-chan!" Naruto's voice rang out in the haze and confusion.
Naruto stood in the doorway, his eyes wide as he looked at the scene. His teammates were kneeling on the floor, Sakura's emotional state wavering while Sasuke's eye focused on her form; never leaving. "Sakura-chan…" he muttered softly as he slowly walked closer, seeing the tears rolling down her eyes.
Tears began streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably, her fingers tangling in Sasuke's black shirt as she clung to him. His eyes scanned her over and over again as she cried, he held her; never letting her go. Sasuke never let go, he felt it was his duty not to move until the tidal wave of tears stopped crashing against his chest. It was his duty to hold her until whatever she was feeling faded, even if just momentarily.
Naruto watched as Sakura wept in Sasuke's arms, but the surprise wasn't the pinkette, it was the man holding her. As she wept softly in his arms Sasuke seemed sad, an emotion Naruto hardly ever saw. Sakura had been the one to constantly heal them, the one who protected them with her raw strength and will, the one who had welcomed them home unconditionally with every mission, the one to always smile; yet here she was, falling apart. The girl he had once loved was breaking in front of him and there was nothing he could do about it.
Naruto knelt beside them, wrapping his arms around the both of them hugging them tightly, "We're right here Sakura-chan," he called.
Her eyes quickly darted between the both, anger suddenly flaring in her glowing orbs. "Where were you when I needed you…" she muttered quietly as she let go of Sasuke's shirt; pushing him aside slightly. "You both leave, time and time again. You leave me alone." She snapped as tears brimmed her eyes once again. "And you'll leave again!" She screamed as she stumbled to her feet, cradling her arms against her chest, "Kakashi left… you guys will too… I cant— " she shook her head as her words cut off.
Naruto's eyes widened while Sasuke's narrowed. "Kakashi?" They asked quietly as she began to shake again. Naruto reached out for her, "Sakura-chan," he muttered as guilt glowed in his eyes.
Sasuke stood up, shaking his head only to grab Naruto's shoulder. "Let's go." He muttered to himself, the emotions in his eyes conflicted.
Sakura turned her back and ran from her teammates, running from the emotions that had suddenly begun surging through her body. Looking at her bed, the thoughts of Kakashi returned, making her anxiety worse. Leaning against the door, Sakura felt her body fall into a soft relaxation. Slow, deep breathes; take it easy, she thought to herself as she cradled her body.
Humming to herself, Kamiko cut through the training grounds on her way home. The trees looked all the same at this time of day. A gasp suddenly erupted from her lips as a kunai pinned her to a tree. "What the hell?" she growled a she looked towards the direction in which it came.
Kakashi stood, with his hands in his pockets, inches from her face when she turned. Her eyes widened at the shock of seeing the man. He was fully dressed in his normal clothes, a mask covering his face. "We need to talk." He growled.
Kamiko backed up against the tree, her eyes sharpening at the words, giving a curt nod. Kakashi backed away and glared at the woman, "You were at my apartment," he muttered quietly, his eyes analyzing every movement that the woman made. Kamiko nodded, knowing that the man would use whatever means necessary to get the information. "Did you cast that genjutsu?"
"Uchiha-san asked me to!" Kamiko quickly defended. Kakashi's eyes narrowing even more. If looks could kill, Kamiko thought to herself as she began to shake. She held up her hands in defense, "It's a jutsu to make someone confront their feelings. Uchiha-san thought it would keep you away from Haruno-san!"
Kakashi relaxed slightly, allowing her words to sink it. "Why would Sasuke want me to see that?" he asked as his brow rose.
Kamiko's eyes became calculating, "We don't get to see what you see… the genjutsu just makes you face it." Her eyes softened watching the emotion race through his eyes, "Uchiha-san is protective; he wants to protect her at all costs."
Kakashi's brow rose, "Protect her from me?"
The silver haired ninja was quickly shocked from his thoughts as he collided with a nearby tree; his spine ringing out in pain as his shoulders became pinned. His one uncovered eye widened as he felt pressure against his shoulders, two men holding him down. Sasuke and Naruto stood with their backs to each other, one arm each pinning one of Kakashi's shoulders. Looking into the eyes of his students, Kakashi's fear only grew; both pairs of eyes flashing a bloody crimson color.
"We need to talk," Sasuke hissed darkly, his stoic appearance breaking as he clenched his jaw.
"About Sakura-chan!" Naruto growled quickly after, his chakra flaring at his words.
Alright! so There's the chapter! Will Sasuke and Naruto get hte truth from their (now) terrified sensei!? What will Sakura do with her conflicting emotions?! How is Kakashi going to confront our favorite pinkette? Not a single clue (I kid, I kid)
I guess I wanted to show Sakura's distraught state in this, especially after someone so important kinda just leaving her alone after an intimate moment. But, tell me what you think x3 The next chapter will be fun! it's all about Kakashi 'healing' which could go one of two ways!
I've been getting a lot of strife about my OCs again, about how they're too strong and all this so I'm gonna be rethinking them I guess? I have no idea what i'm going to do this far into the story but since so many people seem to find them Marysue-ish or unrealistic I feel like i have to change them.