Kakashi woke up with the sun hanging high on the sky. He tried to drape his arm in Sakura's body, but his hand landed on an empty bed. Then, the events that unfolded hours ago came back to his mind. He sat up and the blanket that covered him slid down his waist.
He doesn't remember using a blanket as Sakura used it the night before. A small smile graced his lips when he realized that Sakura drape it over his form as he was sleeping. But the smile immediate fell from his face when he realized that Sakura's mission bag is missing from their table.
The reality of the situation hit him like a tidal wave. Sakura had left, taking her mission bag with her. The weight of his actions and the consequences of his betrayal became all too real. He knew that this was a sign of her resolve and perhaps her need for some space to think and reflect on their shattered relationship.
Kakashi ran a hand through his disheveled hair, a deep sense of regret and sorrow settling in his heart. He had hoped that Sakura might give him a chance to make amends, but it seemed that she needed time and distance to come to terms with what had happened.
With a heavy sigh, he got out of bed and began to contemplate how he could work toward rebuilding the trust he had lost, even if it meant facing an uphill battle and the possibility that Sakura might never fully forgive him.
Kakashi was strolling the village streets, his nose buried in his trusty book. But his mind is elsewhere. He's thinking about the ways he can make it up to his wife. But how can he even do that when she moved out. He sighed and continue walking. Until he heard a familiar voice call out his name.
"Kakashi!"
He groaned as he recognized the voice, he doesn't have the patience to deal with it. And he doesn't want to face the woman. But she reach out to his book and pluck it out of his hand.
Kakashi's irritation flared as Takahashi Akkari plucked his book from his hand and interrupted his thoughts. Her presence was the last thing he wanted to deal with, especially considering the turmoil his personal life was in. He spoke firmly, trying to dismiss her with finality.
"What do you want, Akkari?"
"Why don't you miss me, Kakashi?" The woman asked her, openly trying to flirt with him.
"Akarri, take your hands off me." Kakashi demanded as the woman run her fingers in his hair and her other hand is placed in his chest.
"Killjoy." Akkari accused him. "Well, Hokage-sama has a mission for us." She smiled at him.
"No. I am busy, I can't go out and be on a mission," he stated firmly.
Akkari raised an eyebrow, her tone hinting at a sense of amusement. "Busy, Kakashi? Or are you avoiding me?"
Kakashi narrowed his eye at her, his patience wearing thin. "It's none of your business, Akkari. I told you I can't go. I'm trying to fix the mess I made on my marriage, and I don't need you messing it up more."
"Oh?" Akkari asked, taunting him. "How can you fix it, if Sakura-chan is not even here?"
Kakashi's eye twitched with irritation at Akkari's insinuations. Her presence and comments were the last things he needed at this moment, and it only added to his frustration. He took a step closer to her, his voice low and intense.
"Akkari, you already caused enough mess. I don't understand what I saw in you that I almost ruined my marriage for you, but it will not happen again." he said sharply.
Akkari, seemingly undeterred by Kakashi's stern words, continued to press the issue. She leaned in closer, her voice dripping with a mixture of mockery and curiosity.
"Oh, Kakashi, is that what you really want?" she asked. "Or are you just trying to save face now that you've lost Sakura-chan? I thought you were a man of action, not someone who'd back down so easily."
Kakashi's jaw clenched as he struggled to maintain his composure. He knew he had made a terrible mistake with Akkari, and he couldn't afford any more complications in his life. His voice was sharp as he responded, "This isn't about saving face, Akkari. It's about facing the consequences of my actions and trying to make things right. And I don't need you in my life anymore. Goodbye."
With those words, he turned and walked away from Akkari, leaving her behind.
"Oh, but I know where Sakura-chan is." she called out to the silver-haired man, who turned around, much to her delight.
Kakashi paused for a moment, his curiosity getting the better of him. Despite his deep desire to make amends with Sakura, he couldn't deny that he needed to know where she was and how she was doing. Turning back to face Akkari, he demanded,
"Tell me. Where is she?"
"She didn't tell you?"
"Akkari, I'm not playing this game with you."
"Well, Hokage-sama sent her out on a mission. She was tasked to retrieved Uchiha Sasuke." she informed the man. "I wonder what Sakura-chan will do now that she knew her beloved husband is a cheat? If I were her, I'll just fall into my first love's arms."
Kakashi's patience was wearing thin as Akkari continued to taunt him. He had no intention of engaging in this game of words, especially when his marriage was at stake. With a final, stern look at her, he turned away and started to run. He needs to catch up with her. He needs to get her back.