The Art of Seduction | kakashi x reader

Chapter | 09

The two shinobi approach the edge of Kabukichō, the view stunning the less experienced kunoichi. With each passing mile, the buildings grow taller and the crowd gets denser. Bright rays of yellow brilliantly glimmer off the glass window panes of the buildings, blinding the pedestrians that stroll in the streets below.

YN feels like a bumpkin more than ever as they navigate the red-light district. The technology this city possesses makes her hometown seem humble and backward in comparison. Large electrical signs hang in front of shops and stores, promising flashy, neon lights once the sun sets. People shuffle pass her, bumping into her shoulders as she tries not to drown in the hustle and bustle of the large city. Strings of apologies leave her lips as she attempts to keep up with her mission partner. Empty wrappers and cups litter the concrete street, rustling amidst the dozens of shuffling feet. As if sensing her struggle, Kakashi heaves a sigh and takes her hand firmly in his.

She stumbles forward as she barely dodges the man in front of her as Kakashi weaves them through the throng, seeming at ease in the dirty, narrow streets. The warmth of his hand grounds her, allowing her to gain a modicum of her composure in this overwhelming situation. She's beyond thankful that he was chosen to accompany her, for having to face a strange, new world alone is unappealing and daunting in itself. As she looks around to the hostile mugs around her, she's astonished that a world like this exists only five days away from the Leaf village.

Now that they're finally in the city, they have to speak louder to make themselves heard, causing their conversations to be minimal. Prior to leaving the lush greenery for concrete and steel, they had talked and joked comfortably all morning about nothing in particular.

Despite the series of events that occurred last night, Kakashi hadn't behaved strangely upon waking up, even when realizing his limbs were entangled with hers. She felt mortified, not only for the lingering memory of herself last night, but also from clinging on to her sensei like a backpack during their sleep. Much to her relief, he just untangled their limbs and went about his morning routine. It seems like he upheld his promise of not allowing it to get weird between them and his usual laid-back demeanor makes it all the more easy to stow the embarrassing incident from last night away and pretend like it never happened.

However, his calloused hand gripping hers reminds her that last night did happen, making it harder to forget; not that her mind is so forgiving anyways. Perhaps it's because he had successfully introduced her to the primal feeling of lust or had managed to make her feel... wanted. Either way, she's torn between wanting to get closer to him or keeping her distance, considering he's her teacher and the troublesome fact of her developing a small yet illicit crush on him.

Upon reaching the edge of the crowd, YN, not so subtly, snatches her hand out of his, causing the older man to look down to where they once were connected before shoving his hand into his pocket. The horde of people dwindles as they turn onto a side street with the kunoichi's arms wrapped around herself protectively.

Approaching the given address for their assignment, YN can see their client's establishment sitting on the corner at the end of the street – an off white building with gold trimming. Scripted in large black letters are the words 'Seventh Heaven', signifying the name of the club and a smaller font of 'Gentleman's Club' underneath. Below the fancy sign perches a black awning that covers a small walkway and conceals half of the front door. YN wholly expected to see a 'Girls' sign flashing hot pink but to her surprise, she couldn't spot one nearby.

"At least it's classy," she jests, nudging Kakashi with her elbow. She smooths down her mussed hair from being jostled in a sea of people and steps closer to the door. Gleaming strips of sun reflect off the bottom of the metal door, causing YN to squint.