Of Cats and Dogs (Kakashi x Male OC)

Chapter 11

Slowly, my mind floats to the surface but I'm not anywhere near truly waking up. Still, I can feel a certain warmth surrounding me. Instinctively, I turn around and try to get closer to that warmth. Whatever its source is, it's firm yet has a certain softness to it. The source shifts a little and something wraps around my back and hip. I can also feel a pleasant pressure entangling my legs. And the smell enveloping me is soothing. Familiar. I get even closer to the source and rub my face against it. I hear a grunt.

"Shizu..." a deep, grumbling voice mumbles right next to my ear.

"Mhmm?" I hum back. I'm still not quite awake yet. But I'm getting there, I promise.

"We gotta get up..." the voice tells me.

"Dun wanna..." I mumble back, huffing, as I snuggle even closer.

"C'mon, Shizu, we really need to..." Wait, I recognize this voice. It's Kakashi's! Instantly, I'm wide awake. Holy crap... I'm cuddling with Kakashi... I slowly turn my head upwards to look at him and meet his lone, sleepy-looking eye. I can feel him take his arm off my shoulders and uses it to ruffle my hair.

"Stop it, Kashi..." I huff at him with an annoyed pout, but that bastard just chuckles. Still, he does stop and gets out of bed, revealing his wonderfully toned body. Damn, even though all those layers of clothes I can clearly see his muscles. And the predatory way he moves when he walks... Good thing that I don't easily get a physical reaction. But with this sinful man – who knows when this traitorous body of mine decides to openly show my attraction.

"I'm going to head down to see what's up with the rest. Take your time getting ready, your injuries still are in the process of healing," he tells me, already standing at the door. When the heck did he manage to change his clothes? And when did he manage to go to the bathroom? Did I blackout for a while or what? Don't tell me that the collision with the tree back then has left me with brain damage...

Feeling somewhat hungry, I eventually force myself to get out of bed and walk towards the door. However, when I walk past the table, I see the bandages lying there again. Right, I have to change mine somehow. If only Kakashi hadn't left already. I really need his help with those. Guess I'll have to leave it for after we're done with breakfast. I exit the room and immediately hear the voices of the rest of my team in the hallway. To announce myself, I decide to put some more weight into my steps and extend the claws on my feet. In case you didn't know, I'm always walking barefoot since I have no need for sandals or boots or whatever. Being part cat apparently also means that I have padded soles. These pads may seem somewhat leathery, but they are really durable and temperature resistant. I once accidentally stepped into a pile of glass yet, while I felt the uneven pressure of the shards, none of them managed to harm me even in the slightest.

So, with every 'click' of my claws hitting the wooden floor, the others grow quieter and quieter until finally they fall completely silent by the time I reach the dining room. All heads are turned my way and their gazes make me feel uncomfortable. Can you please not stare at me like that? My eyes center in on Kakashi, who gives me that patented one-eyed smile of his. I smile back at him. As for the rest, I mumble a barely audible "'Morning" and start making my way over to the table. Sakura and Sasuke both wordlessly focus their attention back on their food. Naruto, however, ganks me and within seconds appears right in front of me, his face barely a few inches away from my own, staring me straight into my eyes. I stand frozen in place not daring to move. Ever heard of personal space? Obviously not since you're currently invading mine. Can you, like, move away a little? Please? And what's your deal anyway?

"Ne, ne~ are you okay now? Didn't get cut really badly by that Zabuza guy? And how were you able to fight like that? Where did you learn those moves? Can you teach me?" He starts barraging me with questions, and honestly, I am overwhelmed. I don't really know how to handle this much enthusiasm this early in the morning. I need sugar. Out of desperation, my eyes drift over to Kakashi. Help?