Staring at her ceiling, Sakura let the day unfold in her mind. Kakashi skipped his second healing… she thought to herself as she recalled Sasuke's words. Fuck, she growled as she took her pillow and covered her face again. What is he thinking…
A knocking at the door quickly jolted the woman from her thoughts. Her emerald eyes widened at the second knock. Sakura threw the blanket off her body, jumping from her bed and run down the stairs.
Kakashi stared at the dark wood of the door, What am I doing? She's not going to believe it the second time. His breath caught in his chest as he knocked again, unknowing why he was doing it. Seeing her with someone else… I cant—
Sakura threw open the door, almost panting from running throughout her house. Kakahsi's eyes widened as the emerald eyes of the woman began to tear up, "Kakashi," she whimpered quietly as she stared at him. Questioning eyes softened, I don't care, she thought as she threw her arms around the man.
Kakashi was surprised when the woman threw her arms around him. Warmth flooded over him as her arms encircled his neck, her fingers trailing along his back and through his hair. The way her fingers clutched to him gave him a small sense of reassurance, which only heightened when she sighed out his name again, "Kakashi."
His arms wrapped tightly around her waist, pulling her as close as possible. In the dead of night, no one could see them; a reassuring fact that made Kakashi let his guard down. "Can I come in?" he asked as his nose pressed against her neck.
She smiled brightly, slowly pulling away from him as she walked inside the house. She's happy, Kakashi thought to himself as he slowly pulled his mask down; smiling at the girl. "What if I had been an intruder, would you have hugged me then?" he teased as she turned and looked at him.
Sakura smiled, "No intruder would knock, Kakashi," she teased back as she stuck out her tongue. Her happiness dulled slightly as she looked him in the eyes, "Why are you here so late?" she asked quietly.
He took each heavy step and closed the gap between them, his eyes staring into hers. "I cant sleep," he blurted out, his forehead slowly lowering to hers. Even the slight touch was enough for the warmth to spread. His addiction to the heat was becoming unbearable.
Her eyes slowly fluttered closed as she giggled, "Sleep here, Kakashi," she muttered softly, a smile tugging at her lips. "Stay this time," she muttered softly as her eyes slowly opened; gazing into his soul.
Before he could say another word, she had his hand in her grasp; tugging him up the stairs. She laughed as if she were a child, smiling back at the man with the warmth that he had been longing for. "Is this going to be like last time?" Kakashi teased as they entered her room.
Sakura turned to him, her fingers lacing with his, "Not a bit," she cooed as she leaned up, brushing her lips against his, "Just sleep this time," she laced her fingers with his her eyes slowly falling to the ground, "You can stay this time… No one will interrupt, if you want it's just you and me."
"Why are you so happy?"
She bit her lip, trying to hide her smile, "I didn't think you'd come back…" as she looked up Kakashi felt warmth explode through him. Her glowing green eyes looked through him as if staring into his soul.
He stepped back from her slowly, "Sakura," he muttered softly, "I'm sorry," he muttered, her smile quickly falling from her face. The sliver haired man's hands slowly rose into a seal, "Kai," he muttered as he closed his eyes. When he opened his eyes, the girl was gone, a heavy sigh escaping his lips. "Damn it," he muttered softly.
"Kakashi?" Her voice was soft; haggard from the tiredness that weighed on her. "Are you alright?" she asked softly as she walked up behind him.
Kakashi held his head, "What happened?" he asked softly
Sakura slowly walked around the man, pressing her hand against his forehead, "You told me you couldn't sleep, and you got all… dull, and walked up here." She muttered softly as her eyes scanned the man. "Were you in a genjutsu?"
"Apparently," he hissed darkly as he held his head.
Sakura's eyes softened as she took his hand, slowly leading the man to the bed, "Rest, Kakashi," she muttered softly as he sat beside her. When he couldn't meet her eyes, Sakura rested her hand on his knee, "Whatever you saw, it's okay," she smiled and slowly rested her head against his shoulder, "You're safe here."
Kakashi's eyes slowly turned to the woman, a slow smile tugging at his lips. They stayed there, as time passed by between them. Kakashi slowly reached for her hand, his fingers intertwining with his, "It wont be like last time," he muttered softly, hoping she was asleep.
Sakura nuzzled softly against his shoulder, "I don't want it to be," she muttered softly, "I want you to stay…" The woman's voice trailed off slowly as her eyelids became heavier and heavier, her breathing slowing to a soft rhythm.
Kakashi watched the woman with soft eyes, her lips parting as the oxygen entered and left her body, her fingers still laced with his. Heat rushed through him as they sat there, Kakashi unable to think of anything other than the pinkette. Sakura, why do you do this? Strands of loose hair slowly fell in front of her face, causing the woman to scrunch her nose in her sleep as they brushed against her skin. Kakashi chuckled softly as he watched her, There's something that you do to me. He squeezed her hand softly and let her warmth wash over him.
The woman let out a small growl, "Pillow's shouldn't move, Kakashi," she pouted as she felt him tense his shoulders.
In a swift movement, Kakashi had leaned Sakura back and picked her up under her knees; laying her down on her own bed. Sakura's fingers gripped the man's shirt tightly as her head slowly fell against the pillow. She smiled up at him, her eyes hardly open, "Stay," she asked once again.
Kakashi brushed his lips against hers softly, the warmth of her breath almost causing him to close the gap, "For as long as you'd like," he muttered soflty against her lips.
Takemaru slowly walked into the apartment, his beaming smile trying to hide as he looked around the corner. Tamori and Kamiko sat at the kitchen table, Kamiko with her head in her arms while Tamori slowly rubbed her back. "Whoah," Takemaru muttered as he walked into view, "What's wrong with you two?" He probed as he pointed at the two women.
Kamiko's eyes looked up at him, sharp as daggers, before she fell back into her arms, Tamori only smiling softly. The motherly woman turned and looked at the man with a small smile, "She got asked to the ball," she giggled with a smile.
Takemaru stared at the girls, "That's great!" He called out happily as he ran to Kamiko's side, "Wait, who was it? Do I have to have a talk with them?" He growled as his sibling nature slowly began to surface.
"Idiot," Kamiko hissed quietly from under the fabric of her sleeves.
Confused, once again, Takemaru turned to Tamori for answers. Her smile flinched for a moment, bitterness slowly consuming the happiness, "Because of my job, I have to go… we wont have enough money for two dresses."
Takemaru stopped for a moment, taking in what the woman had said, "She's getting upset, over a dress?" He blinked in confusion. Tamori gave a soft nod, a smile on her lips, as Kamiko sent another glare his way. "Well, that's easy!" Takemaru grinned happily as he tossed a grapefruit sized bag into the center of the table.
Tamori's eyes scanned the bag carefully as Kamiko swiped it from the table, examining what had been hiding within it. Crystal eyes focused on the glittering objects while Kamiko's violet eyes widened, "That's pure silver!" Kamiko gasped in happiness as a smile beamed across her lips, "Do you know how much money this is?" She questioned in shock.
Takemaru grinned happily, his hands behind his head, "I took up a new job," he grinned, a trademark smile across his lips, "I'm working nights until the ball, so that way we can all go!"
Kamiko jumped from her seat, her arms thrown around the boy as she thanked him. Takemaru wrapped his arms around her waist, "You deserve it," he muttered softly as he looked over to Tamori; whom was still sitting at the table in silence. "Are you okay?" he questioned, his golden eyes sharpening at the woman, Maybe silver wasn't the best idea to bring home… she's suspicious now.
Tamori's smile quickly consumed her face, eyes glowing, "That's fantastic Takemaru-kun!" she cooed happily. Kamiko looked back at her with glistening violet eyes, "Guess we're going shopping," she muttered defeatedly as the teen ran to her room grabbing a jacket. He's up to something, Tamori thought to herself as her eyes scanned over the man. Not even ANBU make that kind of money. She smiled at the crimson haired man, "Make sure you get a tux as well, Takemaru-kun," she giggled as they walked out the door.
Tamori walked out into the sun, basking in the warmth only for a moment before she looked over at Kamiko, "Um, I-I just realized, I-I have to run to the hospital," she muttered as she scratched her head nervously. Kamiko's eyes sharpened as she watched the older woman lie, "You'll have to go find your own dress." And with that, Tamori ran towards the hospital.
Kamiko grinned and shrugged to herself, Gives me time to pester Uchiha-san. Jumping to the rooftops, Kamiko ran towards the Uchiha estate. Taking a deep breath as she reached the estate, Kamiko concealed her chakra completely, walking atop the houses in silence. Step by step, Kamiko reached what she knew to the be Uchiha's main house.
"Dobe," Sasuke growled quietly. Kamiko felt her hairs stand on edge, the man's voice was darker than she'd ever heard it. Her violet eyes scanned the area, hoping to see her senesei.
A golden steak from the corner of her eyes alerted her to the scene unfolding. Naruto charged at Sasuke with a below average speed. Raising her brow, Kamiko watched silently as the men began to fight outside the Uchiha estate – without any shinobi techniques.
"You're being an idiot," Naruto snarled quietly as his fist was blocked by the raven haired man.
Sasuke's eyes darkened, "I'm protecting her," he spat darkly as he pushed him away. Naruto's eyes shut, a low growl escaping his lips, "It's temporary," he muttered as he shoved his hands into his pockets.
Naruto's sapphire eyes stared into his, "This better not be some 'restore the clan' bullshit, Teme," he pointed at the man with a low growl, "Not with her!"
Sasuke's eyes narrowed, "Never her." His voice was flat, unwavering as he looked into his best friend's eyes. "Now, get your student off of my house," he turned, crimson eyes staring straight into Kamiko's violet orbs.
Naruto's eyes sharpened as Kamiko's feet hit the ground, "We have guests," he muttered softly as three ANBU appeared.
Two of the men quickly detained Kamiko, pinning her wrists painfully between her shoulder blades. A whimper of pain escaped her lips as her knees gave way, the ANBU clutching tightly to her wrists as one growled, "Uzumaki Naruto, you're needed at the Hokage's tower."
Sasuke's eyes narrowed, darting between the men seeing the force being used, "What is this about?" he questioned as he looked over each man.
Slowly, one removed his mask. "Sai?" Naruto gasped quietly seeing Sai's gentle expression. "Why are you holding her like that?"
Sai's eyes frowned together, "All your students are being held, Naruto-kun," he muttered regretfully. Looking over at the raven haired woman he could only whisper, "Take her away." Kamiko's eyes widened as she stared at her sensei, almost begging for him to stop the ANBU from taking her. Naruto's eyes glistened as his chakra flared, Sai quickly looking at him with dull eyes, "Hokage-sama needs to speak with you immediately."
Sasuke's eyes roamed over Naruto as the ANBU vanished with Kamiko. "You're oddly calm."
And with those words, Sasuke felt Naruto's rage as it shook the ground beneath them. Silence echoed between the men as Naruto let his chakra, and Kurama's, rise to an almost uncontrollable level. "The whole villiage will know," he snarled as his eyes flashed a crimsion gleam, "No one messes with my students!" White knuckled, his fists clenched tightly at his side – blood dripping from where his nails had dug into his skin; the memory of Kamiko's begging eyes replaying in his mind. Sasuke gave a quick curt nod as they both darted off to the Hokage's tower.
The smell of strawberries washed over Kakashi as he slowly pried his eyes open, the pinkette curled up against him. Her back pressed tightly against his chest as his hands wrapped tightly around her waist. How had they gotten like that? His head hurt slightly as he thought about the night before.
Sakura shifted in his arms, groaning quietly as she began waking up. "I need to get ready," she whimpered quietly as she turned to the man beside her. She gave a tired smile before softly kissing his forehead.
"Ready for what?" he muttered, his hand still on her waist.
Sakura rolled her eyes at his attempt at keeping her in place, "I have stuff to do before the ball," she muttered softly as she began climbing over the man. A devilish smirk tugged at her lips, her body hovering over his. Curiosity perked in his eyes as she slowly leaned down, her lips brushing against his jawline, "You could always come shower with me," she teased with a smile.
He gave a perverted grin in return as his eyes slowly moved up and down her body, "An old pervert like me needs to keep something to the imagination," he teased back with a wink. She smiled, giving a soft nod as she jumped off him and walked into the bathroom.
"I wont be long," she giggled with a wink as she began taking her clothes off. As the door shut, Kakashi let out a deep breathe that he didn't know he was holding in. The woman did have a hold on him. His grey eye scanned the room, quickly catching on a black dress hanging on the chair next to her desk.
Curiosity slowly got the best of him, silently standing and walking over to examine the fabric. His eyes widened as he held up the dress. She's wearing this? He thought in pure alarm. The black dress was made out of silk: a deep v neck, a low back, and much too short for Kakashi's liking. A low growl escaped his lips as he looked at the size; a size too small for the woman. She wants it to be clingy and to show off her assets…
As Kakashi stood lost in the make believe image of the woman in the dress in front of him, he was unable to hear said pinkette escape from her quick shower. "What are you doing?" she growled with her hands on her hips.
Kakashi quickly spun around, unable to control his emotions as he looked into her eyes, "You're wearing this?" he snarled.
The darkness in his voice was enough to shock her. Grasping onto the towel that was wrapped around her body, the pinkette gave him a questioning look, "Yeah," she muttered softly, "Why?" she questioned as her eyes scanned the man.
Frustration was evident on his face, his eyes raging with emotions while his lips quivered to hold their stotic façade. "Don't you think it's a little reveiling?" he growled quietly, trying to control himself.
His fist clenched around the fabric of the dress, patiently awaiting her answer. Sakura sighed to herself, her eyes becoming dark, "Really?" she growled quietly. The sudden switch of emotion caught Kakashi off guard, suddenly confused on her actions. Sakura snatched the dress from his hand and put it back on the chair, her eyes sharp as she snapped, "You don't get to tell me what kind of clothes to wear, you're not my date," she snarled.
Her foot dug into the floorboards as she stared at the man, "You've had weeks to ask me, weeks to have an opinion," she sotpped for a moment, trying to contain the anger bubbling under her skin, "One night was all, nothing more. You don't get a say in it anymore, Kakashi."
His eyes widened, her words softly repeating in his mind: Youre not my date. He stopped, eyes on her glowing emerald pools of emotion, "Then go with me," he muttered softly.
A quiet gasp echoed throughout the room, "What?" she questioned asking for a reply. He was silent; Kakashi hated repeating himself. As seconds ticked by, Sakura remained silent. A heavy sigh escaped her lips, "No," she muttered, her voice quivering from the word.
Kakashi's head shot up, his eyes wide as an ache began to fill his chest. She looked up at him, eyes watering suddenly, "You just don't want me with anyone else," she whimpered as she clutched to her chest; heart racing as her lungs began to constrict. The pinkette forced a smile as she closed her eyes, "I wont go with anyone else, Kakashi, but I don't want to go with you just because of your jealousy."
Sakura stopped, silent for a moment as she turned her back to the man, "I'm going to get dressed, you can go home now," her voice was cold; heartless. "I'll see you tomorrow night at the ball…" Sakura whispered as she grabbed a summer dress and ran back into her bathroom; silently begging the man to leave.
"Hokage-sama!" A man screamed as he looked towards the Hokage with fear in his eyes, "Naruto-kun… he's," The doors splintered and scattered across the floor; the man now against an adjacent wall.
Genma sighed, "Naruto-kun, you cant do that every time you're upset." He growled quietly as he looked at the man.
Sasuke, quickly defending the man, shot Genma a dark glare. Naruto stormed in, his feet nearly crashing through the floorboards as he stomped through the room. "Baa-chan!" He snarled as he slammed his fist down on the desk, "Where are my students!" He growled, eyes flashing crimson once again.
Tsunade looked up at the boy; expecting the outburst. "Have a seat," she muttered. Her voice was cool and calm, a razor edge. If it had been any other person to run into her office… frankly they would have taken their last breath minutes ago. Naruto gave a low growl, looking at the woman with a seething look of contempt. "Enough!" she snapped darkly as her fist collided with the desk; breaking it in half.
The shock of the desk breaking sent Naruto back a few steps, Tsunade slowly standing to meet his eyes, "You have no idea the situation that we are in Uzumaki Naruto." She growled darkly as her finger pressed against his chest, "Do you know what day tomorrow is?" Her hazel eyes slowly narrowed, daggers being thrown at the man.
His voice was quiet, but he answered with a smug reply, "The day I stopped the war,"
"And?" she cut him off.
He looked down for a moment, looking at the finger that could easily break his sternum, "The day of peace, without any doubt." Sasuke's eyes roamed the room, quickly sensing the chakra flowing through it. Three of Konoha's strongest shinobi were all in one room; two angry with each other.
Tsunade nodded and went back to her seat; leaning over her desk. With a heavy sigh Tsunade leaned against her hands, "I hate to be the one to do this Naruto, but it is a very serious matter…" her eyes opened, glowing with a protective fire, "There are traitors amongst your students."