The next day you wake up surprisingly well rested. You grab your phone to check the time. 10am. It was then you realized Kakashi hadn't given you a time for your lesson. You are about to open his message box and text him then something else intriguing slides to the top of your screen.

A message from Sakura in fact.

Hey! I was wondering if you wanted to come with me to the Konohagakure Gala this Saturday, Sasuke is away on a mission so it would be just the girls going. We can get ready at my place.

That does sound like fun. It has been a long time since you have attended a gala of any sorts and the last one was not what you expected. Maybe this one will be better.

Sure! I would love that. Can I come by at 6pm?"

That's perfect. Do you have a gown to wear? She asks.

Now that was something you didn't have. Your closet was mostly filled with whatever is trending and ball gowns are definitely not trending at the moment.

Ummm...no. Do you have anything I can borrow?

I don't think what I have would fit your curves. But Tsunade might have something. She always shows up in these extravagant looking dresses. I'm sure she has something for you. I'll her to call you.

Perfect, now you don't have to spend money on a dress you'll only wear once.

Thank you! I'm looking forward to it.

See you then.

You smile happily at your new upcoming event. Then you slide open Kakashi's message box.

Hey!...Wake up! 😬

Silence...

Wake up, senseiiiii!

Nothing...you open your calling app and dial him.

In a groggy voice he answers.
"Yeah?"

You snicker. He must be hung over.
"Good morning sensei, how are we feeling today?"

"Ahhh...I don't know yet. Let me review our text messa...ges..." And suddenly he stops talking.

"Hello?"

All you can hear is his breath.

"Shit." He curses.

"What?" You ask.

"Wow..." He says.

The rest of his words were either cusses or saying the gods name in vain.

"Finished your review?"

"Yeah..." He replies in a shameful tone.

"Any regrets?"

"A few...but not all. Sorry I jacked your wine."

You sigh slightly annoyed by his wine jacking. It was an expensive bottle...
"Sorry I sent you a lewdy pic..."

"Wait...you did?...hang on. I must have deleted it off my messages.."

That was strange, it was obvious he enjoyed the picture so why would he delete it off his phone?

You hear him breath out hard.
"Fuck..." He says very loudly. He must have found the photo.

"Really sorry." You apologize again.

"You should be! Photos like that can cause heart attacks in old men like me."

You giggle.
"I suggest you stop wine stealing unless you want a heart attack!."

"Fiiiiine...I won't steal your wine."

"So what's the plans for today?" You ask, trying to change the subject.

"What I had planned, I'm now too hung over for...can we try the swimming lesson instead? I could use a dip in the spring."

You hesitate on his request but can't bring yourself to say no.
"I guess we can..."

"Alright I'll come get you in a couple hours. It doesn't open until one anyways."

"Sounds good...Drink lots of water ok?."

You can hear him rustling out of bed grunting all the way.
"Yes mom." He replies sarcastically.

"It's obvious you need one."

"No.. I have you. Talk soon." And he drops the call.

You drop your phone onto the bed and stare at the ceiling mustering up those terrifying scenarios of you drowning in the spring water.

"Damnit...." You whisper to yourself. It's going to be a long day. You worry about your stomach which is already twisting and turning.

You swing your legs over the bed and saunter over to your closet to pick out something to wear. It was only then you remembered you had nothing to wear. What on earth would you need swimming attire for? You had avoided swimming like it was the plague. The only one who can help you right now is Sakura. As you know she frequents the spring often in her healing practices.

Back to your bed to find your phone. You whip the sheets off your phone and dial her up.
Her bright and sunshiny voice answers.
"Hey Hana! What's up?"

"Hi, Sakura. I have a bit of a problem."

Another realization. You now have to explain to Sakura that you can't swim and your sensei is going to teach you. The temperature rises in your room as you explain.

"Oh no. What's wrong?"

"Well...you see...I have this problem. It's not a big deal or anything but it's kind of a big deal.." You're babbling again and you know it. Then you just blurt it out without any thought. "Can I borrow a bathing suit to go swimming?"

She giggles at you.
"Are you going with Konohamaru?" She asks presumptively.

"Ahhhh...no."

"Oh...really? By yourself then?"

"Not that either."

"Then who are you going with?"

"Well you see I don't know how to swim..."

She interrupts you.
"You what?"

"I can't swim ok! Kakashi has offered to teach me."

"Oh reeeeeaaaally...Kakashi is going to teach you how to swim?"

"Yeah. He said any proper ninja should know how to swim." You reply shamefully.

She laughs hard.
"He has a point. I'll swing by in ten minutes to drop something off. I have a few, but you may want to wear a shirt over top. You are double my size in the chest area."

You take it into consideration but can only picture it weighing down your body as you drown.
"Alright I'll find something. Thank you! You're a. Life saver."

"See you soon."

You click your phone off and head back to your closet to figure out what the hell to wear after your terrifying venture with Kakashi.

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Two hours and fifteen minutes later...yes you are counting...you reach the spring. You stand staring at the misty pool of death that beckons you in so it can take your soul.

Your partner in crime, although very hung over, is extremely excited for this. You swear he squealed when he saw the water.

"The water looks nice and warm today!" He says stretching his arms up over his head and resting his palms on the back of his neck.

"It looks like a portal to hell.."

"Maybe it is....you know they stock this spring with fish. They'll nip at your toes and drag you under if you're not careful."

You scowl at him knowing he is just messing with your head.
"That is very comforting to know. Sensei."

He lowers his arms and ruffles your hair, which was held in a bun, and has now fallen over your eyes in a mess. You elbow his side.
"Stop that!" And pull hair out of the bun letting it fall down one side of your shoulders.

He chuckles happily to himself and walks towards the edge of the spring peeling his clothes off at the same time.

You watch closely memorizing each and every flex, bend, and ripple of muscle you can see....definite spank bank material...

His gloves hit the deck first

Then his head band...

Then the vest...

Then the tight navy shirt...

Oh dear god.....you nearly fall over at the sight of him. For a forty year old, he looks as if he was in his twenties....now that is not fair...

You bite your lip holding in your gasps and awes. Then he turns towards you, pants lowered just enough to see the deep lines of his pelvic muscles. Add a chiseled eight pack on to that and puffed up pectorals. Mix those ingredients together with perfectly toned shoulders and biceps that are equal in size. You have Kakashi Hatake, the hottest ninja in hidden leaf village. And he is your ninja, your sensei, your master.

You gulp nervously which he notices.

"You gonna make it?" He asks with a devilish grin. Knowing full well you are drooling all over him. But as obvious as it is you'll play the "I'm not that into you game" for your dignity.

"I don't know, depends on your teaching skills today. This may be life or death.". This really is a life or death situation as you're about to have a heart attack if he takes off anymore clothing.

And he does. He drops his pants right after you say that in your head. Thankfully he is wearing shorts, anything tighter you would probably pass out. Deep breaths, Hana...

It took five breaths to calm yourself before you came back to a normal thought process. Kakashi stands at the edge of the pool patiently waiting for you to do something.

"Come on Hana. Let's go! We have a hangover to cure."

You scowl.
"How am I responsible for your hang over?"

"How are you not? You offered the wine."

"And you jacked it!" ...Thank god for your banters they really ease the sexual tension.

"You basically told me to take it." He states grinning wide.

Before you can protest anymore he dives into the water mask still on. You question it... How does one breathe through a wet mask?

He comes up for air and stands in the navel high water. Drops trickling down his torso. He flicks his silver strands out of his eyes then runs a full hand through his hair slicking it back. Some strands spring back up into perfectly spiked blades others stay flat smoothing out his edgy look. Fuck me now....

"How do you breathe through a wet mask?" You ask, Tearing your mind away from the overload of lewdy thoughts.

"Ahh! Good question. This is a special mask I made just for swimming in. I got tired of tying a towel to my face."

Now that is funny.
"Looks like someone's bikini bottoms to me. Something you wanna tell me?"

He shakes his head and laughs.
"Would you get in already?"

You huff back at him.
"Fine..." You begin to take off your clothes starting with your boots, then socks. After that it was your shirt. You had already put on Sakura's bikini underneath so there was no need to use the change room. But there was a slight problem. Sakura's body was similar to a teens body and yours was more of a woman's body. The exact measurements? 34-24-36 with well rounded double D cups. Are they good measurements? You have no idea, all you know is most clothes don't fit right and your pants always seem to sit low due to your hips and long torso. You are also taller than most women, the average height being 5'2, and you? You're towering a 5'6 with long legs. Yes pants that fit you perfectly are hard to find that is why you wear skirts.
...Back to stripping in front of your sensei...

As you pull off your shirt and throw it to the deck Kakashi begins to choke on something. You knew this would be a problem, the size of your bikini top covers an A to B cup. You tried your best to cover up your full D's but they seem to just pop out the sides. Defeated, you just accepted it the way it is, mashed into the fabric covering only the places that matter.

You look up at Kakashi who is coughing and pounding on his chest.
"You gonna make it?" You ask mimicking his sarcasm earlier.

"Yup...cough...I'm good..." He sputters.

"You sure?...I'm hoping you won't be so I can reschedule this terrifying escapade..." You reply and stare directly at him then drop your skirt to the floor. You watch every expression he has as he drags his eyes up and down the length of your body. Then he squeezes his eyes shut and looks away whispering something you can't hear.
(Snicker)
Now that you are dressed for the occasion, you look at the blue liquid of death and your nerves start to get the best of you. You hug yourself, chewing on your lip trying to stop your mind from replaying past trauma.

Kakashi seems to notice your hesitation and throws some dumbass remark at you to stop your thoughts.
"Do you always buy bikinis too small?"

Your eyes flick up to him.
"Sensei...why on earth would I buy a bikini in the first place?! I can't swim remember?! ... I think your dementia is setting in. Maybe we should put this whole lesson on hold and get you to a hospital."

He laughs hysterically at you.
"No way! You're not getting out of this now. You are going to learn to swim today...However long it takes!" He points an authoritative finger at you. And for some reason that turns you on. The need to tease is growing stronger.

"Yes daddy." You reply in the most seductive voice you can muster...and finally...finally! He gasps at you without a witty response in return.

He points to his left to a set of stairs made from slate rock that enters into the more shallow part of the spring.
"You. There. Now!" He snaps.

You salute him and march on over, not even planning to go in. You stand at the edge of the first step curling your toes over the rock while you contemplate on taking another step. Kakashi watches you patiently.
"Whenever you're ready." He says with care this time.

Deep breath...you step down into the water feeling the warmth of the spring water. It tickles your toes making you smile.

"See it's not so bad." He encourages.

You take another step dipping your legs into shin high water. Suddenly an image of you choking on under the water floods your mind. You pause at the step and shudder at the image. You look up towards the blue sky, away from the rippling pool below you in hopes to distract yourself from any more intrusive memories.

Subconsciously you begin to count. The same numbers you've counted before to calm yourself.
"One..two..three...four..."

Kakashi approaches you very concerned and all teasing, sarcasm, and flirting subsides. It was a serious time now...and you were struggling with it.

"It's ok, Hana. I'm right here."

You look down at him, arms open coaxing you in. The only thing pushing you forward is the thought of being close to his half clad body. God you are a sucker for him.

You breathe in a heavy breath and let it out as you make the next step. The water is above your knees now and another memory enters your thoughts. This time, a gruesome memory. One your mind had buried deep down before you had a chance to think upon it. Another face of death from a body floating by in the lake you were thrown back into...

Your hands begin to shake. Trying to force it out of your mind, you close your eyes tightly and whimper.

"Hana. It's ok. Think of the warmth of the water, the smell of the forest around you. Listen to the breeze." He says in a calm, cool voice.

You shake your head as another vision comes up.
"Sensei, I am having war veteran flashbacks. I don't think I can do this..."

He tries his best to hold in his laughter at your analogy and moves in closer.
"Just go slow." He says.

You nod.
"Ok."

You lift your leg and take another step down into the abyss. Everything around you slows, the rushing sound of water is ringing in your ears and as the surface reaches just below your bikini bottoms hundreds of thoughts pour into your mind. It was as if the water had washed away the dirt you had piled on top of all those memories over the years. The ones you tried so hard to bury. Defeated by your own trauma the tears slip past your reluctant eyes.

"Hey, hey...Don't cry." He says. You feel his strong hands run up your thighs and over your hips stopping to grip your waist.

"Focus on me ok?"

Focus on him? Well you can do that, that is easy. You breathe out a shaky breath and swallow back your tears. Then you begin to think of your sensei. All of the things you like about him. There wasn't any part of him you didn't like. Even his trashy attitude was something you found well...adorable. He squeezes your waist trying to get your attention.

"You ok? Can you move forward?"

You take three deep breaths, the calming meditation kind, and you respond with a nod.

"Good." He reaches out to grab your hands and places them carefully on his shoulders. You are almost at eye level with him just a half a foot taller.

"Step down. I have you."

You swallow hard and do as he says, feeling more comfort holding onto him. You step down into the pool, the water coming up to your navel. He wraps strong muscular arms around you. You had no idea how big this man was compared to you until this moment.

"You're so small." He laughs mostly to himself and you laugh because you are both thinking similar thoughts.

He leads you back slowly entering deeper water. Your nerves begin to stir again.
"Stop...please stop." You say in a panic. Standing on your tippy toes with your arms secured around his neck you pull him into you closer. He leans down, giving into your much needed embrace and stops his movements.

"Shhh, hey. Look, you're waist deep and still alive."

"Just don't let me go ok? Not until the flashbacks go away" You plead.

"I won't. Here..." He squats down a few inches and grabs your thighs lifting you out of the water. You instinctively wrap your legs around his waist and hoist yourself up. You nuzzle into his shoulder thanking him.

"It's not over yet." He says and lowers you both into the water. You are now chest deep sitting in his lap as he leads you back to the shallows. All you can do right now is trust that he will keep you afloat.

You close your eyes and sink into him brushing your fingers lazily through His hair. The feeling of his wet smooth hair entangled into your fingers seemed to distract you enough to calm yourself. This is the only time you have felt semi-safe in water. He shifts back until he reaches a level of water where he can sit with you in his lap.

"Hana?"

"Yeah."

"Keep petting me and I may fall asleep."

You giggle and sit up looking into his eyes.
"But you're such a good pet."

"I am no one's pet, miss."

"True...you are way too feral to domesticate."

He smiles at you and presses his forehead to yours. The same way he had after your drowning incident. There was something unsettling in the air between you right now, and it has nothing to do with your swimming lesson. Kakashi was lost deep in thought again and you are curious to know what it is this time.

"You're quiet...did you forget to turn the stove off?"

He leans his head back laughing hard.
"No, Hana. I didn't forget to turn my stove off...."

"Are you sure? You know.. ten percent of house fires are caused by leaving the stove on..., we can go to your place right now and check... I don't mind." You reply trying to get out of this whole experience.

"Nice try....Are you settled now? I'm worried about explosions. Your stone is glowing a lot brighter than before."

You lean back and look down at your chest. The stone isn't as bright as he explained but definitely concerning.

"It's not so bad right now, but we do need to be careful."

He nods.
"So, don't throw you in..." He states.

You scowl at him and flick his forehead.
"No dummy! That would definitely set the bomb off."

He chuckles.
"Ok, I want you to sit beside me."

But this is so much more comfortable for you.
"Is there something wrong with this position?"

He leans back slightly and looks you over.
"Well, I would like to get you on your back." You notice he immediately cringes at his own words and you can't help but tease him about it. You smile deviously and he glares back at you knowing exactly what you're going to say.

"Wouldn't that be more comfortable on a ...." And suddenly he covers your mouth with his hand, blocking you from finishing your sexually suggestive sentence.

He looks you dead in the eyes.
"Don't even say it." He warns.

You roll your eyes in acceptance and he releases your mouth.

"Now...Are you going to be a good girl from now on?"

You sigh and pout your bottom lip.
"Yes...but you know...I hear a good spanking can fix a lot of things..."

He shakes his head as his ears turn red.
"Hana I swear, I can't take much more of this without crossing some dangerous lines. Now sit beside me. The water is shallow and you can't drown in it. If you do, then I think we should let natural selection make its choice."

You laugh and begin to wonder what those dangerous lines are and if they are the same as your fantasies. However asking him about it would push him over the edge. It's best to avoid conflict in the situation you're in right now.

"Fine, if you put it that way..."

You rise off him moving over to his left. Noticeably, he takes the opportunity to let his right hand drag the length of your entire left leg down to the toes. He plays it off like he is just making sure you're ok. But you know that satisfying touch was just for him.

You sit side by side looking out into the deeper parts of the water.
"How's that? Not so bad, hey?" He asks.

"This is... ok. It's the first time I've been in water this deep without trying to dash to the shore."

"You're doing great. I am actually surprised you got in the water in the first place. I think you're ready for some actual swimming."

You chew your lip thinking about it.
"What does getting me on my back entail?"

"Ahhh...what I meant to say is I want to teach you how to float."

"Ohhhh...that's much better." You nudge his shoulder. He nudges you back.

"I have a hard time with words around you." He confesses.

"Really? I haven't noticed. If anything, I think you are too good with your words."

"Exactly." He replies and stands. He reaches a hand out to you. "Come on. Let's get started."

You take his hand and he pulls you up. He grabs your other hand in his and leads you into deeper water stopping twice so you can calm your stones power.

Minutes later he has your waist in his hands again looking down at you.
"Alright, I want you to lean back onto my hand." He places a hand in the middle of your back.
You raise your brows.
"Like a trust fall?"

"Exactly."

You huff and try it out. Boy was this a whole new level of terrifying. It was the same feeling when you hit the lake water after falling off the rope.

As he eases you down your stone and emotions go wild. But instead of pulling you back up he lets you drop into the water then quickly brings his hands up for support so you don't fall under. It was shocking, you had no time to react. All you could do was let it happen and it worked. Aside from your heart pounding into overload he had placed you in the perfect position to practice floating. All he has to do now is calm the energy building inside of you.

He lowers himself down to your level curving his arm to support your back and neck.
"Good girl."

You can feel your legs begin to sink as you are unsure how to keep them afloat. He uses his other hand to support them then instructs you to take in a deep breath. You do and your chest rises creating more buoyancy. But how do you maintain it without support?

He pauses for you.
"Everything ok?"

You nod quickly and take in another breath.

"I'm going to let go now. I want you to hold that breath as long as you can and focus on keeping your chest at the surface."

You breathe in deeply and hold it then feel his hands let go. You thought for sure you would go under, you thought for sure you would be coughing and sputtering up water. But instead, you quietly float at the water's surface.

"Yes! You got it! Just like that!" He praises getting you all over excited.

You release your breath and let your legs float down first. It seemed natural for your body to do that without too much thought. You stand in the waist deep water and smile wide.

Kakashi places a hand on the top of your head.
"That was exactly what you should do."

You sweep the excess water off your forehead.
"Yeah...I still don't like swimming."

He chuckles.
"You'll get used to it."

Two hours later....

"Ok, on the count of three...one...two...three..."

You hold your breath, push any negative thoughts aside, and go under. Dropping low to the pool floor. Kakashi follows you down until you are both sitting cross legged floating just above the pool bottom but fully submerged. His eyes squint as he smiles proudly at you. He lifts his hands and you copy.

In your mind you think...

Rock, paper, scissors...

You close your hand into a fist and he sticks out his two fingers. You bump your fist onto his fingers and stick your tongue making it obvious you have won that round. He smiles and makes the motion again.

Rock, paper, scissors...

This time you choose scissors and he chooses....well...you're not sure what it is exactly. He lifts one finger and floats it towards your chest. Your eyes follow it looking down and he suddenly boops you in the nose. Which has you snatching his hand and bursting out laughing, releasing all the air from your lungs. You kick off from the bottom of the pool and break the surface. Kakashi surfaces shortly after.

"What was that?" You ask.

"That was Rock Paper Scissors. I may have added in a reflex test. And you failed miserably."

You purse your lips and squint your eyes.
"Try it again!"

You back up and open your arms then flick your hands motioning him to bring it.
"It doesn't work that way. The element of surprise is key." Begins to stroke his chin thinking out loud. "Now that I think about it, this probably wasn't fair considering your sight disability."

You growl at him and send a large splash of water barreling towards his face which he casually holds up one hand and stops using some kind of chakra energy.

"I'm not blind!"

"You sure?"

"Yes, I can definitely see you and all the sarcasm that pours out of your mouth."

"It's not sarcasm, it's truth. I am just an honest person." He covers his heart as stoic as can be.

You roll your eyes. This is how every game has ended up between you two. Kakashi had some great ideas to get you under the water on your own and they worked well. First was a thumb war which he won every time due to the size of his hands compared to yours. His thumb was so big it could squash two of your fingers at once and with his quick reflexes you lost before you even started to wiggle your own.

After that was underwater charades. That was your favorite game, as you learned some new cuss signs from Kakashi with your hands and he learned how to play charades. You have also developed a handshake together, something only you two knew. That meant a lot to you for some strange reason. It was as if you shared something no one else does and it strengthens your connection.

Then he had an idea to play Rock Paper Scissors which he consistently incorporated jutsu signs and called it something ridiculous. He also won every time he did that. Until you pout at his gloating. Your puckered bottom lip seems to cause him a lot of trouble and almost always he gives into you everytime you show it.

Now you stand shoulder deep in the spring water watching each other. Waiting for the next fun game. But sadly that doesn't happen. Instead Kakashi hears an odd buzz from his phone. He looks over to the clothes piled on the deck behind you and curses.

"What?" You ask.

He swims by you avoiding eye contact lost in his thoughts once again.

"Who is it?" You press as your curiosity gets the better of you. It's obvious he doesn't want to tell you but this is starting to become a problem.

He ignores you carrying on to the side of the pool.

"Kakashi, please answer me. This is the second time your phone has distracted you."

His shoulders slump over as he searches his vest for his phone confirming he is actually listening to you.

"It's nothing, Hana. Don't worry about it.." He finally finds his phone and you watch him lean against the pool edge scrolling through messages. You see him chew the inside of cheek reading something lengthy and that was enough to draw you towards him.

He glances up at you as you approach and he quickly tucks his phone away out of your line of sight. This was definitely suspicious, it was obvious he was hiding something on that phone.

"Hey..." He scratches the back of his head looking down at the water. "I gotta go now. It's been four hours and I had other plans I forgot about."

You cross your arms.
"What other plans?"

"I can't really say right now. But they were important."

"More important than this?" You wave your hand at everything he can see.

He says nothing. And you can't help but feel angry at him for brushing you off again.

"This is the second time you've done this...you can't be this much of a flake."

He bring his eyes back up to you and you notice a flash of sadness in them. "You're right I'm not usually like this. I get a little carried away when I'm around you..." He smiles looking up at the sky reflecting on something. "Time flies when you're having fun."

As nice as his words are right now they aren't enough for you. You are still feeling cheated by his damn phone.
"So playtime is over?" You sigh sadly..

"Look, I'll take you out to make up for it."

"Yeah... you already said that...."

He scratches the back of his head again and looks down. His cheeks rose up at being caught repeating himself.
"I did, didn't I?. Well then how about next weekend. Saturday night you and me. I would this weekend but I'm really busy."

You can see excitement growing in his expression. But yours is still hesitant on trusting his terrible follow through.

"You're away this weekend?"

"Yeah I have some more errands to run and unfortunately next week, I have a ton of paperwork to do. I haven't touched anything on my desk since we were both there last. You can work on your book studies while I catch up."

That was sort of satisfying to hear, that you'll be spending an entire week sitting in his office with him. At least you'll get to see him.
"Ok."

"We can talk about dinner plans next week." He smiles, although you are beginning to doubt that smile is honest.

"Alright."

His phone beeps again pulling him away from you. He checks it quickly then tucks it back into his vest pocket.
"Let's go. I'd like you out of the pool before me."

You nod disappointed and head towards the stone stairs. Once you are out of the pool he climbs out and finds you both towels to use. He hands it over noticing your sulking.

"Thanks." You say and wrap yourself in the towel.

He sighs and walks around behind you. Then wraps his thick arms around your waist and presses himself against your backside.
"Thank you for today, I had a great time. And I am so proud of you for getting this far. I know it wasn't easy for you."

You place your hands on his forearms and sink into his hold. It washes away any disappointment or resentment in just a few moments like this.

"And I'm proud of you for tolerating me and avoiding any explosions." You reply and his chest rumbles with laughter.

"You're the only one I want to tolerate these days. But I still have to live my life outside of Hana Hoki."

Another answer that begins with everything you want to hear and ends with everything that makes you feel ashamed and selfish. But you aren't going to end your wonderful day pouting over his phone. You turn towards him letting his grasp slide around your waist as you do. You bring your hands up to his cheeks and cup them then guide his head down to your level. You slowly press your lips to his cheek and forehead before letting him go.

"Thank you, Kakashi Hatake. You may have saved my life in the future."

His cheeks flush a deep red and you walk away from him to gather your things leaving him speechless. You focus on getting dressed rather than his quiet shock behind you. You're still disappointed.

He clears his throat and continues to dress.

Once you are both ready to leave he walks you to the front entrance then says goodbye and you reluctantly go your separate ways.

Hours later...

You had just finished dinner, Taco Tuesday, and are sitting on your roof this time playing your guitar. Beside you sits a bottle of Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc. You had chilled it to perfection and sip on it between songs. The moon is bright shining over the village buildings and a soft breeze is cooling the warm air.

You play the last few chords of your favorite song and let your voice fade into the night. Then a lovely smell floats through the air around you. The only smell that sets your heart on fire.

(What the hell is he doing here at this time of night?)

"Kakashi?"

You hear a small chuckle from behind you.
"Can't sneak up on you can I?"

"Not when you smell that good." You reply not even caring about complimenting him.

He hums at you thinking about something and comes around to your front to sit down.

"What are you doing here?"

He seems a little taken back by your question. But you are in no mood to play nice with him tonight.

Nervously he fiddles with something behind his back.
"Ummm...well I...." He breathes out heavily trying to find the words he had lost and if it weren't for the darkness around you, you would see how flustered and nervous he is.

You put your guitar to the side balancing it on a flat portion of the roof and pick up your bottle of wine then take a swig. He watches you intently as you wipe the excess off your lips.

"I got you something." He says finally and pulls a bouquet of flowers from behind his back. Your favorite flowers in fact. (How did he know?)

"I love daisies...they're my favorite." You reply and reach for them.

"Really? Well that was a good guess then." He laughs at himself.

Your rigidness seems to float away in the breeze as you examine the perfection of each flower. They were the biggest daisies you have ever seen.

"Where did you get these? They're beautiful."

"I..well..umm...I went to a few shops..."

He can barely talk right now.( What is going on here?)

"Thank you."

"You were pretty upset with me earlier. I wanted to make it up to you."

You feel the warmth inside with a light fluttering of butterflies in your stomach. So he does actually care... you were beginning to think Kakashi didn't care about your time together as it was so easy for him to cut you off with just a single message from someone else. You still wonder who it is that can pull him away from you. But you decide not to think about it right now and enjoy this lovely visit from your favorite person in the world.

You show him a warm smile and reply.
"You're too good to me."

He smiles back at you then shys away looking over the village.
"No, I'm not good enough. Don't forget that."

"I think you are."

He scoffs at that. Things grow quiet as you watch him stare out into the night deep in those distant thoughts again. He does this so often you are beginning to notice the exact time when it happens and what it is associated with. It only happens when you two talk about real feelings and not backed with sarcasm or teasing. Yes...when things get real you lose him. That was a painful realization. It means through all of the flirting he still has a strong boundary. Which also means he hasn't taken down the one he had set in the first place.

You are my student, let's keep things simple...You repeat in your mind.

It was a student to teacher boundary and as long as you are his student nothing between you could happen.

"You're quiet." He says bringing you out of your own thoughts. "You leave the stove on?" A sly smile grows on him.

You giggle.
"No, I'm just thinking about things." You rise to your feet scooping up your guitar along with your bottle of wine and the flowers, he follows. "Do you want to come inside and finish this bottle with me?"

He looks down at the bottle then back up at you.
"As much as I want to, I think we might get into trouble."

There it is, that damn boundary slapping you in the face.
"You're right." You sigh as his comment deflated you completely. "Will I see you tomorrow?"

"Not tomorrow I have plans with Gai. But Thursday for sure. I want to teach you some jutsu."

His last words spark a bit of excitement in you. Even though you don't plan on using the jutsu, learning it will be fun. Especially with your sensei.

You stroll over to him letting go of all the disappointments of today and you lift yourself onto your tippy toes and kiss his cheek.
"I'm excited. Have a good day tomorrow. Don't forget about me."

"Like I could..." He whispers under his breath.
He salutes you with two fingers and turns towards the moonlit village.
"Sweet dreams, Hana."

And you watch him leap into the night. Over each building too until he is out of sight.