The Lost Uzumaki (Kakashi x OC)

Chapter Twenty-Three: Five Days 🍋

Kakashi approached the village hastily. Blurs of green and oak flashed by while he jumped branch to branch avidly. His nose could already detect the village pine and the market spices. Now that the mission was complete, Meilani was the only thing on his mind. He replayed their time in his apartment over and over, despite it only being an hour long. There was something about walking through the door and seeing her there, resting on his couch, that made his heart warm. He recalled Mei watching him nervously when he opened the door and stood there, taking her in.

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"I brought a small bag, I hope you don't mind." She glanced at the black duffle bag beside her.
"Not at all," He leaned against his now-closed front door, admiring how comfortable she seemed. Mei placed her bookmark back on her page to continue later, and approached him for a gentle embrace. He leaned down to make it easier for her to wrap her arms around his neck, and even squeezed her just a bit.
"I've wanted to invite you over for some time. But things have been hectic, to say the least."
"It's a fun change of scenery," She complimented, a tint of pink in her cheeks. "and if I'm being honest, your place isn't what I thought it'd be. I was expecting more of a.... Typical bachelor pad."

They chuckled together before he showed her around, including where all the kitchenware was in case she wanted to bake anything. She declined, not wanting to make a mess. Although she knew he wasn't fond of most sweets, so the likeliness of him being stocked on baking goods was low. Kakashi let her know that she was welcome to make herself at home. Especially with how often he stays and has dinner at her place.
"It's not as nice as yours, but.... Maybe you won't feel so lonely here. While I'm away and Naruto still recovering." He took her hand, his thumb rubbing her knuckles. She squeezed it affectionately.
"I'll still miss you. I think here I'll feel a little less lonely. Naruto is in the hospital for at least another night, and he'll be off with Jiraiya for training. Oh, I need to take him dinner later."
His free hand caressed her cheek. "As long as you're happy."
She pouted. "Hey, don't listen to Jiraiya. He was out of line earlier."

"He only wants what's best for you. And listen, if you want me to.... Be more like Guy," the words left an unpleasant taste in his mouth. "then I can do that."
A short exhale left her nose similar to a chuckle. "Kash, listen to me." Together, they sat on his bed. Kakashi tried to get his heartbeat under control as she spoke. He's never had anyone of the opposite sex in his room, let alone on his bed.
"Never in my life did I think you'd ever have any romantic feelings towards me," She stared at their hands. "When I got back, I thought we'd avoid each other at all costs. But your persistence was something I'd never seen from you." She looked at him and smiled. "That was all just to get me talking to you again. So when you do all these little things like hand picked flowers and bringing me my favorite snacks, or those romantic notes.... I know that this is real. I don't need you to step out of your comfort zone to prove it."
He swallowed the tightness in his throat, eyes searching for any sign of deceit. There was none. Kakashi pulled down his mask and stared into her eyes. Pools of honey looked back at him under short, straight lashes.

"You're my everything." He whispered, pulling her lips to his. The room melted away and they only knew each other lips.
Meilani felt her chest flutter and moved her hands along his collarbone. Kakashi felt those familiar tingles follow her hands, soon turning to chills when she reached his hair. "Don't stop."
She smiled, slowing down her kisses and her hands. Kakashi deepened the connection, lying her back while he hovered over. His hand moved some of her hair away and then trailed along her neck and shoulder. His thumb traced her braline, Mei soon guided his hand across her breasts. Their kisses soon after heavied, with less time pulling apart to breathe and more exploring each other's mouths instead.
"Keep going." She panted against him. Eventually, their kisses turned short and needy, repeating pecks over the sensitive spots the other responded to. They listened to each other's giggles and sighs while their hands explored each other's torso. Mei never would have guessed how chiseled his abs actually were.
Their lips paused when they reached each other's hips, and pulled away just enough to look at each other. Kakashi could feel his pulse on his neck throbbing, nearly pausing when they gave each other slight nods.