Chapter 45: Where Kakashi Hosts

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After quickly dressing in his usual garb and securing his trusty mask, Kakashi walked back out toweling his damp hair. He heard Sakura shuffle around his sparse kitchen, opening cabinets that held nothing.

"If I knew I was going to have company I would've-"

"No, you wouldn't have. And here I thought you were healthy," Sakura said with a frown.

Shooing her aside, Kakashi pulled out two mismatched, chipped cups and started heating up water for tea.

"You here to follow through on that promise to my ninken?"

"No, although we can do that," Sakura said, not meeting his eyes.

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Word Count: 100
Posted: 10.29.2014