Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Seven Months ❯ Inner battle ( Chapter 4 )

Disclaimer: Naruto characters belong to Kishimoto Masashi.

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After two and a half banana splits later, Kakashi and Sakura made their way towards Konoha Park to watch the sunset together. It was a tradition, which had begun after Sakura had turned fifteen, watching the sunsets together for every birthday whether it be Kakashi's or Sakura's. Kakashi wanted to compensate for not spending nearly as much time on her like he did on Naruto and Sasuke, and decided it would be best to make it up this way.

The trip was kept in silence, enjoying each other's company. Every once in a while Kakashi would ask questions to spark a conversation, but would end quickly with one of Sakura's smiles. A light breeze swept by causing Sakura to shiver. She in response grabbed Kakashi's arm and pressed her body closer to his seeking for warmth. He peered down at the pink-haired woman and smiled inwardly. He was extremely relieved that she had taken the break-up really well. He always tried his best to make her happy, but his efforts doubled after her break-up with Sasuke. He just couldn't stand to see her sad and crying, it stirred so many emotions within him.

"Ano, Kakashi?" He stopped to look at her, and noticed she was blushing.

"Do you mind if we go to my apartment? It's getting rather chilly."

{I hope he doesn't think I'm coming on to him.}

He gently patted her head with his free hand, slowly running his hand through her hair, tucking away pink strands of hair covering her face behind her ears in the process. His action only deepened her blush.

{Eh?}

"Mmm, sure. But is that the only reason you want us to go to your apartment?"

Sakura's eyes widened and she immediately swatted his hand away, turning around she dashed down the road to her apartment, leaving Kakashi behind. Kakashi mentally slapped himself.

"Sakura-chan, wait!!! I was only joking!!!"

He followed in hot pursuit, making sure he didn't bump into any civilians while running; she managed to escape from his sight numerous of times. When he reached the corner he saw her running up the stairs to her apartment. She reached her door, but stopped when her hand landed on the doorknob. She knew her face was flushed; she could feel the heat spreading throughout her face and slowly making its way down her body.

{What…what's wrong with me?}

{You're just embarrassed because Kakashi was flirting with you, lover-girl!}

{What?! Embarrassed of what?! Kakashi is just a friend!} Screeched Sakura mentally. She could hear her inner-self giggling maniacally through her head.

{Sure he is! He's just a friend who makes your heart beat like crazy, a friend who makes you feel beautiful and unique!} Commented her inner-self slyly.

{No, you're mistaken, he's just a really close friend…and…and…and I can't possibly be in lo--}

{What, in love with Kakashi?}Interrupted her inner-self. {Of course you can! And you probably are in love with him. Your actions scream it from what I can see, the way you're always hugging him and daydreaming about him. I guess he has feelings for you too, because he never seems to object to any of the hugs or holding hands, not to mention flirting with you has become a habit of his…hey, why don't you make the first move?}

"WHAT?!" shrieked a flushed Sakura. Kakashi was taken back, he was certain that Sakura had not felt his presence. He moved a little closer, waiting for his punishment, but received none. Instead he noticed she was in deep thought her back still facing him. So, he decided to wait and see what would happen, hoping he wouldn't get beaten up that badly by Sakura. She was truly an angel, but when she lost her temper it was a different story.

{Come on, Sakura! When he comes to apologize, act sexy, seduce him, rip his mask off, and tongue him like there's no tomorrow!!! You know you want to!!!} Exclaimed her inner voice happily.

{Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!!}

Realization dawned on Sakura; maybe she had fallen in love again, and somehow she felt very happy it was Kakashi. Kakashi was a good man, and he did anything for her when she asked him.

"...AH, SHANARO!!"

She banged her head on the door, feeling the cool surface followed by a stinging pain, which pulsed throughout her head.

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Author's Notes: ^_^ Ah, just when we were getting to the good part! Hah-ha-ha!!