Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Aneko ❯ Chapter Nine ( Chapter 9 )

Chapter Nine

 

As Kakashi predicted, Aneko caught a cold. He appreciated her determination, but now she was sick and he couldn't train her until she got better. Aneko persisted that she could train, but Kakashi wasn't heartless. He wouldn't let her work herself hard when she was barely able to stand more less train. She would still mediate, but he made her do it sitting down so she wouldn't get sick upside down. Since they weren't training things become a little weird, Kakashi had to take care of her, which wasn't something that a Jounin was trained for. Taking care of a teenaged girl was harder than an A ranked mission. She complained about his cooking, whined that there was nothing to do, never slept except during the day, was moody and happy at the same time, and her only form of entertainment was bothering him or complaining about his mask. But during the past two days that she was sick, Kakashi realized that he was starting to have another problem with her; if they weren't training he was in a different atmosphere with her, one that caused him to think about how cute she was when she was sick. He didn't know what was wrong with him. He was falling in love with one of his best friends, which was only sixteen years old. There was something wrong with that on so many levels. Yet he couldn't help it, something about her drew him to her. But he knew he had to ignore those feelings and remember that he was just her temporary Sensei and was just there to help her.

 

Kakashi was in the kitchen fixing medicine for Aneko, she was in the bedroom coughing and sneezing her head off. He couldn't understand how something so little could sneeze so heavy. But, then again there were too many other things about her that surprised him. When the soup was done he turned off the stove and poured it into a bowl. Taking it into the bedroom Kakashi was surprised when he saw Aneko sitting up in his bed. She was wrapped up in his blanket and almost looked too cute with her head poking out from the blanket. Her little nose was red and eyes were big and puffy. Kakashi sat at the edge of the bed and brought the bowl up to her face.

 

“ Drink this.” he said

 

“ What is it?” Aneko asked as she covered her nose from the smell

 

“ Soup with herbs mostly. Drink it, it will help your cold.” Kakashi replied bringing the bowl closer to her mouth. She reluctantly opened her mouth and took a sip of it. As Kakashi expected she coughed and wanted to spit it out, “ Swallow it! You need to get better.”

 

“ So what? You can torment me more?” Aneko coughed, Kakashi chuckled and watched as she continued to be grossed out by the soup. Suddenly Aneko rose up and ran to the bathroom; he suspected that her coughing plus the taste of the herbs had caused her to gag. He placed the bowl down and walked over to the bathroom. Cautiously, he approached, making sure his feet made noise on the floor so he wouldn't scare her. Then he knelt down behind her, gathering up her hair in his hands and holding it back. Aneko slumped back against him, as if his mere presence relieved her. Her body shook with a few more heaves before she turned back to just shivering, and then finally she stilled against him. Kakashi mindlessly found himself rubbing small, comforting circles into the small of her back, he could feel the tension from her body at his gentle touch. After Aneko had been still for almost a minute, he spoke up in a soft voice surprising even him,

 

“ Better now?”

 

She nodded raggedly and flushed the toilet, “I didn't think there's anything left to puke up…then you brought death in a bowl.” Kakashi chuckled then hushed her and began stroking her hair gently. For a moment his wondered if he was alright. He didn't act like this to anyone. Aneko wasn't even officially one of his students.

 

“ Think you can go back to bed now?” he whispered

 

“ Yeaaah…” her voice was very shaky, “ I just need to brush my teeth, and wash my mouth…” He helped her stand, and she looked a bit embarrassed by how weak she was. Aneko always wanted to be strong around him, and now she was in her weakest state.

 

“ I'll make you some tea.” Kakashi said

 

“ Real tea please,” Aneko groaned, he only nodded and made sure that she was okay before leaving for the kitchen. A few minutes later, he returned with tea and sat once again at the edge of the bed. Aneko thanked him for the tea and drink it easily. She breathed a sigh of relief as she was able to hold it down in her stomach. Kakashi was about to get up and leave but she suddenly held her hand out and touched his. Kakashi stopped and looked at her, he was surprised by her movement, but more so felt weird at the feeling of her warm hand on his. Aneko sniffled then spoke up,

 

“ Don't leave me, please. I'm lonely and there's nothing to do in here when your sick.” she declared, Kakashi sighed to himself as he wasn't exactly an entertainment center for a teenage girl. But, he stayed, she needed company and he couldn't just leave her by herself. Truth is told he didn't want to leave her, he was happy to stay with Aneko, “ So what did you do today?”

 

“ Read, take care of you, and talk with Iruka.” Kakashi replied

 

“ Who is Iruka?” she continued to ask

 

“ Friend, another Jounin.” he replied

 

“ What'd you talk about?”

 

“ Team seven and other matters.”

 

“ How is Sakura?”

 

“ Fine, she's missing you though. She really has become attached to you.”

 

“Aww I miss her too, how's Naruto?”

 

“ Good, still silly and arguing with Sasuke.”

 

“ How's Sasuke?”

 

“ Good as well,” Kakashi knew she really was bored, she was asking numerous questions and he was happy to answer, but what else was there to talk about.

 

“ Kakashi, can we have a dog?” Aneko suddenly asked

“ No.” he quickly replied

 

“ Why not?” she wanted something to play with, and obviously Kakashi wasn't great for girl talk. Kakashi wasn't going to have a dog in the apartment, a teenager was enough to worry about, and having Aneko and a pet would be torture.

 

“ Because I can't take care of an overexcited sugar high and a dog.” Kakashi replied, he pulled out his book from his pocket and tried to read, but Aneko would have none of it. She took the book out of his hands and shook her head,

 

“ No, no Paradise. Talk to me,” Aneko stated

 

“ I am.” he replied

 

“ Kakashi, do you have a girlfriend?” she suddenly asked as Kakashi nearly toppled over from shock, what kind of question was that?

 

“ No I don't Aneko.” Kakashi replied hoping she would ask something different

 

“ Why? Have you ever had a girlfriend?” she continued

 

“ I have no time for a girlfriend, plus I'm not built for companionship.” he replied

 

“ Aww come on Kakashi, everyone needs a companion. I mean have you ever even had a girlfriend before?” Aneko was just a bundle of questions, she sure seemed to be getting better by the minute. Kakashi hoped that she felt the same way when he started her training back up.

 

“ I wouldn't call it that.” Kakashi replied, Aneko looked at him then she understood. A blush raised to her cheeks, Kakashi probably didn't have any girlfriends, but he most likely had seen some action in his time. Then again how could a man that wore a mask twenty four hours a day, seven days a week have a girlfriend? She couldn't even blab to her friends how hot he was because she wouldn't even know. Kakashi watched as the blush on her face deepened,

 

“ What about you Aneko, have you ever had a boyfriend?” something in him made him ask that question, he loved how she got nervous and blushed when certain questions were turned against her, plus it wouldn't hurt to know if she had a boyfriend. After all, Aneko was beautiful, he could only imagine that teenaged boys were lined up for her.

 

“ I….of course I had boyfriends.” Aneko replied trying to look him in the eye, Kakashi looked at her closely and narrowed his eye at her, “ Okay, no I have never had a boyfriend. It wasn't on my “to do” list. Boys liked me I guess, but I didn't care for them much. Plus in my opinion I'm not the prettiest girl to walk the earth.” Kakashi stared at her closely as he couldn't believe what he was hearing, Aneko thought she wasn't pretty?

 

“ Aneko, how come you think your not pretty?” he asked suddenly, he knew he should have kept that question to himself, but he was curious

 

“ Because, compared to other girls I'm not much to look at.” Aneko replied, “ I know I'm not ugly, but just okay looking. Why are we having this conversation anyway?”

 

“ Don't compare yourself to other girls Aneko, you're beautiful. I can't see how you could think any different.” Kakashi stated as her blush only deepened, and she couldn't look at him. Kakashi knew he had to leave that room, he couldn't control what was coming out of his mouth. As much as what he said sounded like a nice gesture, he knew that he was thinking more along the line of it being the truth of how much he was becoming attracted to her, “ Get some sleep Aneko, it's getting late. If you need anything, I'll be in the living room. Goodnight,” Aneko watched as he stood up and left the room. Aneko couldn't help but still blush as Kakashi's words still roamed through her head. Kakashi said that she was beautiful, a part of her wanted to think that he said it because he thought it. But she guessed he was just trying to be nice, always nice Kakashi, damn him. Why couldn't he be like, Aneko your are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, I want you, Aneko thought as she laid her head down on the pillow. She sighed to herself, that childhood crush she had on Kakashi never faded, and now that he was in her life again, it only got stronger. She had never had a boyfriend because she didn't know how to be a girl like that, she was intended to be a stone cold killer, not girlfriend of the year. Aneko never had much interaction with boys because she didn't understand them. Plus she didn't think like the average sixteen year old girl, she wasn't into shopping, clothes, or who the hottest guy at school was. She thought like an adult, she had to raise herself after her father died. Soon, all childlike ways had to pushed aside. Most boys she ran across with didn't understand her, so she just ignored them. Aneko rolled over and looked at the door, she wished Kakashi didn't sleep on the couch, this was his apartment and she was kicking him out of his bed. The bed was big enough for two people, but no matter how she tried, he persisted that they couldn't share the bed. What was he scare of? It was just her, not like she was going to bite him or something. She hated being in the room alone, she spent a good portion of her life alone, and with Kakashi back she didn't want to be alone. Just as she was about to go to sleep, she heard a loud thunder and jumped up from the bed. She looked to the window and saw that it was slowly beginning to rain. Aneko hated the rain, especially when it thundered. The day she left Kakashi it was raining, the day her brother died it was raining, and the day her father was murdered it was raining. Too many bad memories surrounded the rain. Aneko couldn't sleep in this weather, it was in impossible. She pushed off the sheets and placed her feet down on the floor. Looking out the window, she shivered as lighting struck. Thunder roared and she couldn't take it anymore, she got up and went towards the door. Sliding it open carefully she peeked outside to see if Kakashi was asleep. There he was laying down on the couch appearing to be fast asleep, Aneko walked out the door, and went over to the opposite couch to his. She slowly sat down on it and watched him. How could he sleep on something so hard, Aneko's ass was becoming stiff just by sitting on it. She couldn't help by look him over, he of course was still wearing that damn mask of his, but he wasn't wearing his Jounin outfit. Instead he was wearing black sleeping pants and a black wife beater. He looked different, comfortable, and hot. She blushed a little as he moved and unconsciously flexed his left arm. That's when she noticed it, he had a tattoo on his left arm; it was on the upper part of his arm and was alchemist symbol. She knew what it was by the symbol, but would ask Kakashi why he had it on his arm later. Right now Aneko was way too engrossed in his body, she nearly jumped out of her skin when he suddenly spoke,

 

“ Can't sleep?” Kakashi asked, slowly he turned to look at her and he blinked his eyes a few times. He wasn't asleep, just enjoying the sound of the rain and relaxing.

 

“ I hate the rain.” Aneko replied

 

“ Nothing to hate it for Aneko.” he said

 

“ It's so loud.” she sighed, “ I don't want to be by myself.” Aneko was about to try and get comfortable on the couch when Kakashi stopped her

“ Sleep in the bed Aneko, the couch is no place for a woman.” Aneko looked at him, Kakashi could be quite the gentleman, but right now she wanted him to be in the bed with her.

 

“ Will you come with me?” she asked

 

“ No Aneko, I can't sleep in the bed with you.' Kakashi replied

 

“ Why? What's wrong with it? You make it seem like I'm a contagious disease or something. The bed is made for two, why can't you just get off the couch and come with me.” Aneko stated annoyed

 

“ Aneko….” he sighed

 

“ Please, I don't want to sleep on the couch, but if you don't come with me, I'll sleep out here with you.” Aneko replied, Kakashi groaned but still stood up and nodded his head. Aneko was thrilled, she didn't want him to sleep on a hard couch when he had a big bed in the bedroom that was practically consuming her. When they reached the bedroom, Kakashi slid open the door and let Aneko go inside before he closed it behind him. Kakashi knew what he was doing was wrong, he sleeping in the same bed with Aneko was not a good idea. Just the sound of it bothered him. But he couldn't let her sleep on the couch, his back was killing him, but he couldn't let Aneko have back pain also. Aneko crawled onto the bed, and got under the covers. Kakashi scratched the back of his head, and reluctantly plopped down on the bed . He decided that sleeping on top of the covers would be best, that way they wouldn't be touching. Aneko covered herself and looked out the window, while Kakashi just laid flat on his stomach and hung his right arm over the bed. He tried to go to sleep but he couldn't. He enjoyed the missed feeling of his bed, but now it smelled like Aneko. Even as she laid across from him he could smell her, the scent of lavender was driving him crazy.

 

“ Goodnight Kakashi.” Aneko whispered

 

“ Goodnight, Aneko.” Kakashi replied not turning to look at her, a few minutes passed and everything seemed to be going fine. But then it struck, a hard shot of lighting followed by crashing thunder. Suddenly Aneko jumped and scooted closer to him. Kakashi tried to act like he was asleep, but she was practically gluing herself to him.

“ Kakashi, I can't sleep like this.” she whispered

 

“ It's just lighting and thunder Aneko.” he replied

 

“ I'm scared.” Aneko admitted, that made him open his eyes and turn to look at her. She really was scared, he could see it in her eyes. He sat up fully in the bed and asked,

 

“ Why are you scared Aneko?”

 

“ Everything bad happens in the rain; I left you, Dai died, daddy died. Nothing good comes out of it.” she replied, Kakashi cursed himself for what he did next, but he had to. She was hurt and sacred. No matter how brave and strong Aneko tried to act, she was still a sixteen year old girl. He found himself opening his arms for her and Aneko eagerly moved into his embrace and wrapped her arms around his waist. Kakashi felt like he lost his mind, but he slowly wrapped his arms around her in return. What am I doing? He thought.

 

“ It's okay, nothing bad is going to happen Aneko, I promise.” Kakashi soothed, his masked lips brushed against her forehead as she wiggled closer, causing him to close his eyes in torment. Why was she affecting him like this, just the feeling of her body heat was making him crazy. It didn't help that every time when lighting struck, Aneko would cling to him more. Kakashi figured that he might as well get comfortable, because it seemed that this is how he would have to sleep. Aneko was like a steel trap around him and there was no getting her off, even if he wanted to. Resting his back to the wall, he sighed and looked down at the may be sleeping form around him. She looked so adorable when she was scared, her small frame was clad in a grey tank top and black sleeping pants. Her hair was messy but she still looked fine to him. He thought he heard her snore but wasn't sure if it was a snore or a sniffle.

 

“ I'm not asleep.” Kakashi chuckled as he heard her speak

 

“ You should be.” he replied, she raised up and looked at him closely. Her eyes were tired, he could tell she wanted to go to bed, but something was keeping her up. She still had her arms around his waist, but raised one and rested her hand on his stomach. Kakashi looked down at her hand and slowly brought his eyes back up to hers. Aneko worried that she had done something wrong, she didn't even realize when she put her hand on his stomach, but she had hold in a squeal, his stomach was rock hard, she could feel every curve and muscle. Kakashi only continued to look at her, she wondered what he was thinking, may be she should move her hand and turned around to her side of the bed. She didn't mean it after all, it just happened. Suddenly Kakashi reached a hand out and brushed her hair back from her face. The feel of his hand against her face was making her nervous and excited at the same time. No guy had touched her like that, and for Kakashi to do it she was on cloud nine. She knew that he couldn't being doing it out of a sign of affection, because she was just a kid to him. While they were out she saw a lot of good looking older women around town, she was surprised Kakashi didn't notice any of them. Aneko knew it would be better if she just raised up and went to sleep, but the way the he looked in the dark was making her forget about the rain. She didn't know what made her do it, but she leaned in closer to him and stared at his mask. Kakashi surprisingly didn't move, which made her wonder if she was dreaming or not. Aneko brought her face closer to his and continued to look at his mask particularly were his mouth was.

 

“ What are you doing Aneko?” Kakashi whispered not looking away from her

 

“ Why do you always wear your mask Kakashi?” Aneko asked in return, he really didn't have an answer for her. He had been wearing that mask from since he was a genin.

 

“ I just do.” he replied, Aneko didn't know what came over her, but she found herself coming inches away from his mouth. Had Kakashi lost all consciousness? Or did he let his conscious be washed away with the rain? He made little attempt to stop Aneko, which she didn't mind, she wasn't sure what she was doing herself. Underneath it all she was a bag of nerves, she had never been that close to a guy before, and she was actually the pursuer. If it had been any other guy she would have been stiff as a board and couldn't even speak. But there was something about Kakashi that made her want to be close to him. She wasn't herself around him, he made her daring when he was that close. Kakashi started to feel good and bad about the situation at the same time. A part of him wanted her to move closer, while the other was telling him to move away. Suddenly he broke their gaze and tried to turn his head away from her, but Aneko stopped him, she leaned in and pressed her warm lips to his clothed ones. It would seem stupid to an onlooker, but it was so much more to them. Kakashi's eyes widened as even through the material he could feel the sensation of her lips against his, Aneko felt like screaming on the inside. She was kissing Kakashi, her first technical kiss and it was with Kakashi. She expected him to be angry with her, but what she got in returned surprised her. When she pulled away for a moment he pressed his lips against hers and brought his hand up to her neck. He kissed Aneko slowly and deeply, as he started to love the feel of her lips against his mask. Aneko kissed him back and placed her hand on his chest. She made little whimpering noises against his mouth, Kakashi pulled back thinking he was hurting her, but she pulled him back to her and soon things where heating up between the both of them. Whimpers turned slowly into moans as Kakashi slid a hand down her side, his fingers trailed to the hem of her shirt and went inside. For the past few days he longed to feel her skin, his hand caressed her hip; smooth silky skin pressed against his fingers. Need getting the better of him, Kakashi moved their position and gently pushed Aneko down on the bed, leaning over her. He placed his left arm underneath her back and pulled her closer to him. Soon his other hand was making it way into her shirt and that's when he stopped himself. Shit, what I'm I doing, he thought to himself. Kakashi quickly pulled himself away from Aneko and got out the bed. She looked at him closely wondering what she did wrong, why did he stop?

 

“ Did I do something wrong?” Aneko asked, Kakashi was still trying to grasp what he just did. How could he kiss Aneko. Even though she kissed him, he should have pushed her away from then and stopped this madness. He only turned into the pursuer and started touching her in ways that he knew were wrong.

 

“ I'm sorry Aneko. I shouldn't have kissed you, please forgive me.” Kakashi replied, Aneko looked at him, why was he sorry? She kissed him

 

“ Kakashi I kissed you, and I'm not sorry.” she stated, he looked her and couldn't understand how she could look at him like that. He was too old for her, she should be interested in Sasuke, or at least someone in her age group.

 

“ You don't know what you're talking about Aneko. I'm too old for you, you're a kid.” Kakashi replied

 

“ Should age really matter? I mean, you kissed me back so it's safe to say you have feelings for me as well.” Aneko commented, she was to damn smart for a teenager.

 

“ This can't happen again Aneko, I can't do this. It was an accident, just forget it.” he said as she seemed hurt by his words, Kakashi had no intention of hurting her, but she had to forget about whatever feelings she had for him. There was no way they could be together.

“ Fine. It never happened.” she replied, Kakashi saw a tear fall from her eye, but he knew if he even attempted to comfort her, he would be stepping into hot water again. Instead he walked out of the room and went to think, he needed a clear mind. Aneko was a kid, but he was an adult and wasn't suppose to be doing things like this. Aneko remained in the bed, even as tears fell from her eyes. She was crushed, again a rainy day brought her another bad memory. She was falling hard for Kakashi, she didn't care that he was older than her, age was nothing. When she was near him she didn't see a twenty eight year man, she saw someone that made her feel wanted, loved, needed, and she loved him for it. But he didn't want anything to do with her, he would rather forget everything and act like nothing happened. She couldn't, he was her first kiss and they say a girl never forgets her first kiss.