A/N: Where is this going? Not even I know... Sorry if this is lacking, but it's to get the writey finger juices flowing. Also, life things.
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Konoha…
The training ground steamed from the blazing sunn, giving Sakura's skin a pink sheen that nearly matched her hair. Panting, Sakura propped her hands onto her hips as she tried to catch her breath.
"I would think you'd be used to the heat," Kakashi said lightly, facing her with a vague smile. Naruto was hiding in the trees somewhere behind them.
Sakura scowled at him. "It's humid!"
"Just like every other summer…."
Sakura wiped furiously at her forehead before plopping down on the grass. She felt wretched.
A few feet away, Kakashi dropped into a lounge as well, pulling out his book.
"Should we tell Naruto we're done?" Sakura asked.
Kakashi waved a limp hand. "He'll figure it out – we'll tell him it's a test."
Sakura shook her head and sighed, too tired to care. Sweat soaked through her shirt, and even though the ground was beautiful with its array of lush green foliage Sakura was too exhausted to care. She flopped onto her back to stare blankly at the sky.
"Saaaakuraaaaa!"
Sakura grunted.
Naruto continued to whine as he approached, sinking down next to her. "I can't believe you just left me there!"
"It was a test," Sakura lied.
"Of what?"
Sakura shut her eyes, flicking a finger at Kakashi.
"Um," Kakashi dithered, "'Kage situational awareness. Good job. You pass."
"Huh," Naturo said, "Okay. Hey, Sakura, what's that on your neck?"
Sakura's eyes snapped open. "What's what?"
"That thing on your neck," a sweaty finger poked a spot on her neck and Sakura's stomach flopped. "Kinda looks like a – "
" – a mosquito bite? Yup!" Sakura laughed. "Definitely a mosquito bite!"
"Oh, really?" Naruto said. "I guess if you say so."
"I do."