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Hello!

I got sick … Again

Got a really bad stomach bug, so I didn't really have jumping enthusiasm to hop on my comp and start typing.

But I was listening to some opening and closing theme songs for different anime, Bulsa and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are my favorite, and then I went found a Naruto one, I don't remember if it's opening or closing, but just youtube Naruto wind theme, I think it's the very first closing theme for the anime…. Right, anyways, and decided I needed to start updating.

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Chapter 14

Kakashi's PoV

"I don't understand how you can sit there and be so nonchalant about the while situation."

"I was attacked, I fought, I was wounded, Gaara protected me, I went and got you and Kankuro and Temari at the meeting place, and then I went home and cooked dinner. …. I don't understand, what's the problem!"

I sighed and ran a hand over my face. Sonya can be stubborn and frustrating when she wanted to. Especially right now. To think, this woman was a ninja. Sometimes I wonder how she survived for so long.

Sonya's PoV

"You're being frustrating." I heard Kakashi mumble

"What! I'M being frustrating? I'm answering truthfully! Let me repeat you stupid-" I would've continued my rant but the Hokage and Kazekage stepped into the office Kakashi and I were currently sitting in.

My face split into a huge grin and I waved furiously at Gramps. I think my grin got even wider as I saw Gaara step out from behind his dad.

"Gaara! Come here and give me a hug!"

Gaara gave me a small smile before closing the distance between us, and pulled him into a hug and twirled around.

After I set Gaara back on his feet, I turned to face my audience. Gramps looked amused, Kakashi was still irritated, and the Kazekage just stood there … staring at me … creeeeeeepy …

Clearing my throat awkwardly under all the stares, I broke the silence.

"Uhm, welcome Kazekage, I hope you've had a uhh, pleasant day so far?"

He just raised an eyebrow.

And continued to stare.

Damn him and that stare!

"Indeed. I must say, it would have been more pleasant had I not received reports that my son killed someone to protect an unknown woman and her adopted son."

"Heheh, yeah, I imagine my day would've gone better too." I laughed nervously.

I got bad vibes from this guy. Like, REALLY bad vibes. If I didn't know who he was and someone mentioned him as a father, I would've sent my condolences to the wife and children. I wanted nothing more than to either shrink under his stare, or smack him.

I sat down and pulled Gaara onto my lap. He looked at me curiously and I just smiled. He relaxed and slumped against my chest, and I just held him, perfectly content.

"I also have yet to understand why Gaara is so at ease around you. He lets no one touch him." The Kazekage stated.

"Well, maybe he likes me more than you." I shot back.

Kakashi glared at me.

Gramps looked amused.

The Kazekage just stared.

Damn him!

"Indeed. Be that as it may, I believe it's time for Gaara and I to go back to our hotel." The Kazekage said.

"No."

I looked at Gaara in surprise. Did he just say that?

And that's when I saw the tiniest hint of a frown on the Kazekage's face.

Huzzah!

"No?" the Kazekage questioned.

"I don't want to go back. I want to remain here, with Sonya."

A full blown frown from the Kazekage.

Score 2 for Gaara!

"You say that like you want to stay here forever." The Kazekage stated.

"I like it better than in Suna. I want to remain here."

And that's when the Kazekage started to look angry.

At me.

Well damn.

Score 1 for Kazekage, 2 for Gaara.

Suddenly, Gramps cleared his throat.

"It might improve relations between our villages even better if Gaara was allowed to stay here and train. I would allow him to stay with Sonya, she is an able jõnin."

"Yes, she displayed such ability when she was attacked and wounded twice while battling an unknown shinobi." The Kazekage sneered.

And the points are all tied up …

My now bandaged shoulder throbbed pitifully in response.

"I can assure you it won't happen again Kazekage. I'll be sure to keep careful watch on those two. Besides, despite the slip up, Sonya is indeed a ninja worthy of the rank jõnin." Kakashi stated.

I gave Kakashi a beaming smile. His eye curved into a smile in response.

2 for Kazekage, 3 for team Gaara! Huzzah!

The Kazekage 'hmphed' in reply. With one last glare at me he turned to leave.

"I will allow it. Hokage, if you would be so kind as to show me the paperwork." He addressed Gramps over his shoulder.

Gramps merely nodded and gave us a small wave as he began to walk after the Kazekage.

When they were a safe distance away, I shouted and jumped up, spinning Gaara in a bear hug.

"HUZZAH! Gaara, you're totally awesome! I can't wait! It's going to be so fun! I get to show you around the village, and I get to help you train, oh! And you get to practically be Naruto's brother! Bwaah this will be so exciting-!" I stopped my enthusiasm when I heard Kakashi clear his throat, expectantly almost.

"Awwwh, is Kakashi feeling left out?" I grinned.

I walked up, and then enveloped Kakashi in a hug and started spinning him around too!

"Argh!" I heard Kakashi yell, though it was a bit muffled because I had his face shoved into my chest. I wonder if there's death by cleavage? I'll have to look that up …

Suddenly, Kakashi managed to plant both feet on the ground, and I found myself in an equally bone-crushing hug.

As Kakashi glared at me, I just smirked back. And what was once a hug, was now practically wrestling. Both of us were trying to lift each other off their feet. Or we were simply trying to crush each other. Dangerous sparks erupted between our gazes.

And then I smiled and loosened my grip, and nuzzled my face into his chest.

"Thanks Kakashi! I think this wouldn't have gone as smooth as it did without you speaking up for me. I really appreciate it." I whispered into his chest.

His grip loosened and he hugged me back.

"Anytime." I heard him whisper.

Our moment was ruined when a certain green spandex man stepped in.

"AHHH! KAKASHI MY RIVAL! Who do you have behind you!" I heard Gai yell.

Startled, we jumped back away from each other. I sighed and went to go and pick up Gaara.

"Sonya! It has been too long! TELL ME KAKASHI HAS NOT BEEN HARRASSING YOU!"

I sighed pitifully before answering.

"No Gai, he's been perfectly fine. Yes, nice seeing you too. If you don't mind, I'm going to go head back home now. Naruto and the sand siblings are probably wondering where I'm at."

"HOLD! The Hokage has requested Kakashi to a meeting! And so my beautiful flower you shall have to be escorted! BY NONE OTHER THAN-!"

"Me."

Gai's enthusiastic yelling was halted by someone else joining us.

He was rather tall, black hair pulled into a loose ponytail, with two lines running down either cheek. His face was a mask of indifference. Cold almost. I wonder if he ever smiled?

"Itachi, what are you doing here?" I heard Kakashi ask.

"The Hokage has also requested that Gai be allowed into the meeting. He has asked me to escort Sonya home."

I just blinked. I crept forward to Itachi, and stared at him.

And then I poked him in the arm.

His eye twitched.

"Huzzah! I made you react!" I grinned triumphantly.

He continued to stare at me like I was insane.

I shifted Gaara on my hip, and then grinned.

"Ready to go home Gaara? Naruto will be so happy to see you again! I'll cook us some dinner when we get back!"

Gaara gave a small nod and smile.

I turned to address Itachi.

"Sorry, I had to make sure you were alive. Your emotionless face was beginning to get on my nerves."

His lips twitched into a small smile.

"Heheh, I win!"

He continued to smile, and held the door open for me to walk out.

I smiled and thanked him, and then I turned back to shout at Kakashi.

"Night Kakashi! You better come visit me after the meeting! Else I'll be forced to hunt you down and beat you! Don't you doubt it!" I shouted after him, and waved frantically goodbye.

He just smirked.

"Never would."