Izumi's pov.

"I-I need..to take a shower..." I stated, mentally cursing myself for stuttering in front of the alien. Said alien stared at me for a moment before his eyes widened.

"Are you serious?" I nodded my head, trying desperately to fight down the blush that wanted to make itself known. "I-I guess it can't be helped. I.... also need yo take one.." The alien looked away, and I swear my cheeks flushed as red as a tomato.

We both stayed silent. "Le-Lets j-just get this over with." I frowned as Kakashi nodded. I can't believe I have to take a shower like this. Thank kami I'm not wearing my gloves. I would have to cut them off.

We entered the bathroom after gathering our things. "Wait." I glanced back at Kakashi.

"You don't have to worry about your mask. I won't look." I said as I sat my clothes and toiletries on the counter.

"Its not that... How am I going to take off my shirt with my other hand bound." I took a good look. Unlike him, the spaghetti straps on my tank top untie, so I can slip it down my body. Kakashi's would get stuck in the middle of our hands.

"You could cut it off I suppose." I sighed.

"I'll have to." Kakashi looked down at his own shirt. "Ah.."

Catching his drift I moved closer, pulling out a kunai. Kakashi lifted his shirt side away from his body, and I sliced right through it, careful not to cut the alien. When it was opened, I put the kunai away and we both kind of stared at the large bath.

No not shower. Bath.

It is a bath house after all. But Minato made sure to put us in rooms with private baths.

Lowering my head, I could feel the heat in my cheeks rise. We both turned away simultaneously and began undressing. Once I was done I wrapped one of the large fluffy white towels around me. It only came down to mid thigh though.

It took a minute to get it to stay but I got it.

"I'm done." I whispered.

"So am I." We both turned to the bath and I let my gaze drift over to the alien.... who wasn't wearing his mask.....

"Your not going to cover your face?" I asked, raising my head. My eyes widened at the bare skin the alien was showing, and a fierce blush crept onto my cheeks. Standing only in a towel, Kakashi raised an eyebrow.

So.... handsome.... I thought as I tried to hide my flushed face. Kakashi stepped into the bath first and then helped me in.

This is so embarrassing!!

We both sat down, enjoying the warm water. Closing my eyes, I tried to get the image of Kakashi out of my head. Now I understand why he wears a mask. But he looks even cuter with the mask on.

Gah! I mentally slapped myself. No! Bad Izumi! That stupid alien baka is not cute. P-E-R-I-O-D! Bad!

I took a deep breath, looking anywhere but Kakashi, who seemed to be doing the same thing. He cleared his throat, and I just kind of sat there.

"How long do we have until we go back?" He suddenly asked. I shrugged. Its only been like 3 days. And its been the longest 3 days of my life.

"I don't know." I answered out loud. Kakashi's eyes slid my way, and meeting my dark eyes. "I still can't believe he blackmailed me." I glared into the steaming water. "That low. Especially for the Hokage."

"Agreed." I hid my surprise well. "Why were you taking so many missions in the first place?" I narrowed my eyes, doing very well as I suppressed the blush that threatened. "Hokage-sama said that you were taking any one that you could get your hands on."

"And?" I snapped, closing my eyes and tucking some of my hair behind my ear.

"Why?" Kakashi frowned, the gesture looking so very good on his features.

"I needed to clear my mind..." Of you. It almost slipped. Damn. I can't afford to let that tiny detail slip. I'll be killed on the spot. Kakashi I doubt would kill me. He'd probably avoid me. But not kill.

No, I'm afraid that Fugaku-sama would somehow magically appear and murder me for even thinking of an outsider the way I think of the alien. He's completely against out-of-clan relationships. And he has plans that involve me and Itachi being together.

The last time someone had an out-of-clan relationship they were forced into marriage with another Uchiha and under 24/7 watch so they wouldn't escape. It didn't end very good. She ended committing suicide.

She was an amazing person to. Kind, caring, great cook.

At the thought of food, my stomach decided now would be the time to start screaming like a banshee. My eyes widened and my face flushed in embarrassment as the aliens eyes snapped my way.

"What that you.. stomach?" I nodded hesitantly. "Let's get out." Kakashi stood, I followed and we got out of the bath. It was quite an event trying to get dressed. Let's just say... I'm staying away from boys for awhile.... I think my face is going to be permanently stained red now.

Let me elaborate.... Kakashi had to help clasp my bra..... as well as help tie my shirt...

By the time we were done, my face was cherry red.

This boy is going to be the death of me.

Gomenasai its so short! I don't own Naruto!