Where Did You Say I Was? No! That can't Be Right! (Another Naruto Fanfic)

The Actual Truth

Well, very short update.  Hopefully more to come.  I just get so inspired when you guys comment that I can't help but update.  So really it's all thanks to you there is a new chapter at all.  So keep commenting!  It means more updates.  Also follow and like!  It means the world to me and I love all you lovely narutards!  Hope you enjoy this short little chapter.  :)  Sorry it is not longer.  I am still brainstorming what should come next to be honest.

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I sat directly across the table from Kakashi, who was not sitting but leaning against the wall with his arms folded across his chest, waiting for my explanation.  As if this who situation was not already uncomfortable enough, his intense one-eyed stare (or maybe even a glare) was enough to leave anyone speechless.  I was twiddling my thumbs, trying to avoid even looking into his eyes.  What was I even going to say?  This was supposed to be a fun joke, funny!  We were well past that now and I was in over my head.  Mess the Naruto world up?  Ha!  I should have started with an easier target, one not so intimidating and serious.  But of course that was all part of the fun, wasn't it?  Because Kakashi was so serious the entire situation was made that much more humorous.  "Do you want to begin, or should I?"  I asked, an attempt at an escape.  Maybe he would give me something to help make my little rouse more believable.  I needed it to be now.  I was stuck here, no way out, no money, no friends.  If Kakashi believed my little lie I would have a free place to stay and free food... well, hopefully.

"It is your story."

I should have known my pathetic attempt at getting him to fill in the holes would not work.  "Oh, right.  Of course.  It's just... well I wanted to see if you remembered my mother!  You know since you left her, and me, and all.  I mean you should feel guilty really."  I stumbled, trying to buy myself time to think of a somewhat believable, amusing, and memorable story to invent.  Kakashi said nothing, waiting for her to go on.  It was rather infuriating.  Not to mention she could not get a read on him at all with the majority of his face covered.  Seriously!  What was up with the guy?  Get it together man!  It's not that bad to show your face, no scar or acne, or crooked teeth could be that bad... right?  Right?!  Letting out quite the convincing sigh I began.  "My mother Aria, although she went by a different name when you knew her, said she met you on a mission.  You saved her life which she always said was unnecessary and she could have saved herself... But I'm getting off track.  She said that after that day the two of you kept crossing paths and while at first she found you rather infuriating with all your stoic silence and righteous know-it-all attitude she began to fall in love with you an well... I mean you get the picture.... You were both really young.  And well when mom found out she was pregnant she was already in a huge mess of trouble, not sure if she would be able to escape it, and she also didn't want to ruin all your progress, or hold you back, feel like she was forcing you to stay, you know, all of those super lame excuses people give when their scared.  So she left without saying anything, completely disappeared, changed her name, isolated herself, etc.  She raised me by herself, managed to stay away from her past, avoid the problems, keep me safe, until last week.  She just disappeared.  I don't  know what happened to her and I don't know how to find her.  I know I seem like some super easy going and goofy kid, but I'm actually really worried.  I promised to never bother you, but I didn't really know where to go."

As I finished the story I was almost proud.  It did not seem half bad.  Well, except for the fact that it all counted on whether or not Kakashi had something similar enough in his history to actually make sense and believe the story.  I felt a slight pang of guilt.  I mean, this was a pretty horrible story I had concocted.  If he did believe me then it meant he would be worrying about someone he actually tied the story too...  I was a horrible person.  This was horrible.  I should feel guilty.  Why didn't I feel guilty?

Kakashi was nodding his head, having been silent this whole time.  A horrifying thought crossed my mind at that moment for the first time.  How old was Kakashi?  Holy- was he even actually old enough for the whole idea for him being a dad to make sense.  Well, my dad at least?  I was sixteen, but tiny and I could easily pass for fourteen.  In fact most people who met me usually thought I was a lot younger.... I began staring at him, trying to determine roughly how old he probably was.  Thirty, maybe thirty-two?  That would work.  I could say I was fourteen and that could work.  But what if he was younger!?  It was so hard to tell when his face was covered.  

That was absolutely fascinating.  Now care to tell the truth?"  He finally spoke.  My heart sank, he didn't believe it?  But that was the best story I had ever concocted!  Like seriously, I am not good at this and that was a beautiful heart wrenching tale of love, danger, sacrifice, and- of god I sounded like a novelist.  

"The truth?  That is the truth!"  I exclaimed, trying to think of something to help me be more believable.  "You just don't remember it all because- because... she used a jutsu on you to make you forget!"  I only hoped there was such a thing.  Kakashi looked as though he was considering it though, that was a good sign.  

"Why was she in trouble?"  Wait, was he starting to buy my story?  Or was this some sort of test?  I could just say I didn't know, but I felt like Kakashi needed a reason, something to make the story hit home.  But what?  I was out of ideas.  I was already lying too much, it would be hard to keep up with.

"I-I don't know much... she would never tell me.  She was too worried about dragging me down."  I paused, taking in Kakashi's silence.  "It's the actual truth.  I just thought maybe, maybe you could help me get back."  A few moments went by before I realized what I had said.  "get bak to her.  To my mom.  To find her."  I added.  He still said nothing.  It seemed like forever had gone by.  This was ridiculous.  Kakashi needed to get over his usual silent and sullen behavior.  I decided to play the emotional lonely tormented teenager card.  Men usually didn't know what to do with girls when they got all emotional and stuff and they usually just caved, Kakashi would be no different.  "Right.  It was stupid for me to even come here.  She told me it was better for us to be alone.  That you wouldn't even be ready for a kid.  I just thought that after what happened I might be able to get my own father to help me find the only family I've ever had!  But it's fine.  I couldn't actually expect you to take up responsibility for a child you didn't know you had.  I'll be fine.  I don't need any help.  I'd just thought it might be nice to have a father for a change."  I let some fake tears start to well up and my lip quiver, standing up to walk away.  

Sure enough, it worked.  I could tell Kakashi was already getting uncomfortable, feeling guilty probably.  As I sulked towards the door this time he actually spoke.  "You're right.  I'm sorry.  It's just a little hard to believe that after all this time-"  He stopped himself.  Was there someone Kakashi had actually loved?  I could barely believe it.  I might have hated watching all those episodes, but I was almost a hundred percent sure Kakashi had no love life.  This was a long shot, but it seemed like he actually might be buying the story.  Which meant-

"Are you saying you'll help?"

"I'm not going to let you live on the streets.  And I promise, if Anzu is anywhere out there, we'll find her."  Anzu, that was not the name I had given my 'mother.'  So there was someone Kakashi had cared for.  "It won't be easy."

"I'm not worried."  I stated.