~Never to be Safe, Nor Sound~
I had awakened that day alone in my bed, trying to remember what had happened. I then remembered I had not only lost my virginity to the man I loved, but I lost my heart to him as well. All I could feel in these moments was happiness, until I realized my journey to find out my own truth was to be continued this day. I crawled out of bed feeling exhausted, struggling to stand might I add due to the jello-like feeling in my legs. I proceeded to get dressed, and then shakily head towards the main room for food because man, I was definitely hungry.
I shut the door behind me to find everyone sitting together eating breakfast: Naruto and Sasuke were antagonizing each other as usual, Sakura and my sister were scolding them of course, and Yamato and Nakusu were discussing our plans most likely. Kakashi of course was reading, however to my surprise he did stop reading to look up at me and smile. I blushed, thinking of how I just made love to that man, and seeing as it was my first time I only hoped he enjoyed it. I took my place next to my sister, trying to hide my scarlet tinted face and embarrassment.
"Good morning nee-chan, did you sleep well?"
"H-hai."
"Are you ok? You're all red! You aren't feeling ill are you?"
Kakashi got up immediately and came to my side to feel my forehead for a temperature.
"Hm, you don't seem to feel warm." He said with his brow raised in curiousity.
"I'm fine! Sheesh. I just had an uh, interesting night is all."
"Oh so its embarrassment eh?" Kakashi said teasingly.
"Oh? What happened last night nee-chan?"
"Do tell!" Sakura said giggling.
"Nothing happened! Nosy sons of-"
"Now now, let's all relax and eat breakfast without killing each other hm?" Kakashi said hastily.
With those words we all ate in silence, but Nakusu asked to speak to me suddenly. We left the room and head to the balcony as I waited anxiously for what he wanted to speak of.
"Are you ok Nakusu? What did you want to talk to me about?"
"I'm fine. I wanted to ask you if you're going to be ok when you find out the truth of your past. I wanted to make sure this was the route you wanted to take, because you may not be prepared nor will you come back the same."
"Yes I know this already, why are you questioning me on this so suddenly? I've met my demons, and I'm prepared to fight them face on."
"I just want to make sure you'll be ok. I care about you, you know?"
"Well I appreciate your concern, but I'll be fine."
"Fair enough, as long as you're prepared for everything."
"You act as if you know."
"No, I don't know for sure. However I know how much finding out whom you really are can change a person. Breaking untouched barriers can shatter your very being, or change you entirely. This thread can psychologically destroy you if you are the monster in your dreams, or awaken you to new perspectives as well as your sister. I only hope she'll love you the same if it turns out to be something you weren't hoping for."
I hadn't thought of how it would affect my sister's opinion of me, but we both deserve to know the truth no matter what happened. We wanted to be free of our past so that we may live without regret. Living a lie isn't living at all, rather just a distorted dream that masks who we really were.
"We're prepared, and no matter what happens we will get through it, because that's who we are. We're survivors."
"Well as long as you know the risks, I am with you until the end."
"Thank you Nakusu."
"Always, Fuyami." He then embraced me tightly, and walked back into the room from where we had come.
I then proceeded back to the room myself, only to see that he wasn't there. It was weird how he approached me like that; however he seemed genuinely concerned for my sister and I. I sat down, prepared for the harassment from my comrades who most likely took that the wrong way knowing how they could be.
"Oooooh Fuyami, what was that about?" Sakura giggled.
"Yes Fuyami, what was that about?" Kakashi asked, seemingly jealous.
"It was nothing, don't worry about it."
"Awwwwh c'mon, tell us!" Naruto prodded.
"It's her business, sheesh guys." My sister replied, saving me.
"It's about time we packed up and took our leave. Let's get going guys." Yamato said.
Kakashi followed me into my room, seeming a bit annoyed due to the fact I hadn't told him about our conversation.
"So, you sure everything's ok? You can tell me what happened you know; I won't be mad."
"Hmmmm I don't know. I kind of like the jealous you, it's pretty cute haha!" I teased me, making him more annoyed.
"Funny. I don't do jealous, but I do care about you."
"Don't worry so much, it's bad for your health." I winked.
He then tugged my head down by my hair and kissed me. The kiss was very aggressive, however at the same time very deep and passionate. I couldn't help but wrap my arms around him and kiss back. We then broke free and I gasped for air.
"You don't have to tell me, I trust you. Just know I care about you."
I then realized he really had been concerned, and that it was cruel of me to tease him so much. I told him the conversation, and didn't hide any bit from him.
"That seems a bit out of character for him, you sure he really is just concerned?"
"Of course I do, it's not like he'd know anything to begin with."
"Well, as long as you trust him I will as well."
"You really don't like him huh?"
"He bugs me; however I don't particularly care for him the slightest bit."
"Fair enough." I kissed him lightly before changing back into my uniform. I put on my navy blue tube top as well as my black shorts. My green leaf village vest lay atop my shirt, covering my Anbu tattoo in the process. I then put on my hitai-ite with my hair back, as well as my knee-high black sandals, feeling ready for my mission.
Once farewells were made to the Tsuchikage for allowing us to stay, we continued on our mission to the Village Hidden in the Snow. On our way, I felt something in one of my pockets that I hadn't felt before. It had been a note, but when did it get there? I was very confused, and felt bit anxious as well. I reluctantly opened it to read the notes contents, and waited for my hands to stop shaking.
"Go home,
Turn back.
Did curiosity not
Kill the ill-guided cat?
I know who you are,
I'm informed of your intentions.
You will not find your peace here,
The only thing your eye will behold is anger and aggression."
Confused and frustrated as ever I crushed the note in my hands out of despair. Someone knew of our past and burdens, and was now messing with my head.
"Is that another note?" Kakashi whispered to me.
"Yes."
"Let me read it." I then gave him the note, and watched his eyes widened in concern.
"Somebody knows, Kakashi."
"We'll have to play this quietly and safe. We must keep this to ourselves, so that we don't worry the others."
"Alright, what should we do?"
"Pay attention and keep your eyes open." He squeezed my hand tightly to show his affections.
I wasn't sure of what was to come, but my anxiety crept its way back to my head and stomach reminding me that my sister and I were definitely not alone in this.