Chapter 15 (Saiya POV)

"Kakashi, it's been two days, I think I can handle it now," I said, frustrated.

"Keyword being 'think' " Kakashi said, walking in with lunch on a tray.

"The doctor said two days and it has been two days," I said as he placed lunch on my lap.

I jabbed the fork and knife at the steak angrily and took a bite. It was actually really good and my anger dissipated.

"Kakashi, I take back what I said," I said munching on lunch. "You can stay as long as you want, but you do the cooking, and I'll clean."

"Sounds a lot like we'd be married; is that a proposal Saiya?" Kakashi asked me, raising his eyebrows.

"Oh—uhm—well—" I blustered, then blushed. In no way did I mean it that way!

"When should I move in?" Kakashi went on.

"On second thought, that would be a bad idea," I said quickly. "You'd spoil me rotten."

"Whatever you say," Kakashi went back to the kitchen.

Suddenly, an idea came to mind, a great idea. I quickly finished up lunch, jumped out of bed and put on some jeans and a crewneck. I didn't feel tired anymore. I picked up the tray and took it back to the kitchen. Kakashi had a surprised look on his face.

"Alright Kakashi, come on," I said, dropping the dishes into the sink. "Let's go celebrate!"

"Celebrate what?" he asked confused.

"Me getting better," I said happily.

I linked my arm with his and led him out the door.

"But…the dishes…" he said as if we were leaving behind a brand new puppy.

"Hey, they're dishes, and I'm better, and you took care of me, so now, I want to repay you," I said pulling him down the stairs.

He didn't try resisting. Once we got outside, people stared.

"Saiya, calm down; people are watching," he said nervously.

"Good! Let them!" I smiled evilly. "It'll let all the fangirls know that…you're mine."

"Using my tactics against me, so evil," Kakashi grumbled.

I smiled sweetly and dragged him into the ice cream shop, "Time for dessert! One scoop of strawberry please!"

"I'll take the same," Kakashi responded quickly.

We walked to the park across the street and sat on a bench next to each other. Kakashi sighed again.

"You're acting like you don't want to be here," I frowned slightly.

"No, it's not that," he said, just looking at his melting ice cream. "It's just, you wouldn't let me pay."

"That's it?" I said, taken aback. "You already spoiled me rotten the last 2 days, at least let me treat you to some ice cream."

"Oh…okay," Kakashi said, giving his ice cream the attention it deserved.

"You might wanna eat that," I said, while licking my own ice cream.

"Hey!" Kakashi said, his eyes growing wide. "You did this to see my face didn't you?!"

I was totally shocked. I totally forgot about his mask.

"I am so sorry—I totally—I just—" I stuttered. "I totally forgot I am so sorry."

I was being completely truthful. I really didn't remember at all.

"We can go back to my place, or—" Kakashi cut me off.

"Don't worry about it, I'm good at what I do," Kakashi said.

I turned back to my ice cream and my mind wandered. I looked around and noticed that the sun was setting.

"Saiya, Saiya," a faraway voice came in and I snapped back to reality. "You might wanna finish your ice cream before it melts."

I turned and looked at Kakashi and his ice cream was gone.

"The hell? You finished it already?" I said surprised.

"Yup," Kakashi said. "And your ice cream already is half melted."

"Gah!" I looked at the pool of pink goo that had accumulated on the sidewalk. I quickly finished off what was left.

"Okay, let's get going!" I said, standing up.

Then, he did something I never thought he would do: he pulled his mask down, kissed my cheek, and put his mask back on. I stood there like an idiot with my mouth hanging open until I realized that Kakashi had taken his mask off in front of me, and had shown my his face! And boy was he gorgeous!

Not to mention he kissed me! KISSED ME!

"What was that for?" I asked innocently when I got my voice back.

"You had some ice cream on your cheek," Kakashi said cheekily.

We walked back to my apartment in silence. When we arrived at the entrance to my apartment building, Kakashi spoke.

"Saiya, you've read a lot of books right?" he asked curiously.

"Yes I have," I said slowly.

"Can you tell me then…what's love?" he asked nervously.

I was a bit taken aback; I've never known love, but I have read about it…a lot. I answered the best I could.

"Well, I really don't know much about it. It's a feeling you have, that makes you happy, and that…when you fell in love?" I finished off uncertainly.

"Have you ever fallen in love?" I could hear the smile in his voice.

"I think I have" I said, looking away quickly.

"Really? Me too, I think," Kakashi said, then lifted my face to his. "With you."

With his free hand, he lowered his mask and leaned in. Before I knew it, our lips were connected, and it felt wonderful. I was nervous; and I could tell he was too. But after a moment, the whole world just disappeared, and it was just him.

When our kiss ended, we just stood there motionless, looking at each other. I didn't know what to do next, but I didn't want this moment to end.

I hugged him tightly. I put my arms around his neck and hugged him like there was no tomorrow.

"I think—no, I know I love you Kakashi," I whispered.

He wrapped his arms around me and held me close. I don't know how long we stood like that, but I didn't want to let go.

"Kakashi," I mumbled. "You're really cute."

"Really? I think so too," he said, pulling away and putting his mask back on.

"Hey…" I said pouting and a little hurt.

"But—you're beautiful," he finished, whispering it into my ear with his drop dead sexy voice. "Time for bed."

He took my hand and led me up to my apartment. He waited for me to change, then tucked me into bed. "Good night Saiya. I'll see you soon."

"Good night Kakashi," I said, yawning.

I heard him lock the door as he left, and I instantly felt alone. It was the first time in my apartment alone for almost 2 weeks, but I could not get my mind off of that kiss. I fell asleep thinking about Kakashi and what the future held in store for us.

A/N: OMGGGGGGG FINALLLLLLLY! The story is just starting to get good! AHGGG! I AM SO EXCITEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD. Sorry guys, but I am! Thanks so much for your support guys! All of you (: I'll try to keep updating but I have exams and papers going to be due I hope you guys like the story so far! Please review! And don't be shy! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to PM me (: Ta my lovelies and keep reading 3