You're It For Me (Kakashi Hatake love)

Chapter 14: Earth

"Are you sure you want this Emiko?" Tsunade asked. "Yes, lady Hokage.. I am positive." I said with more conviction than I actually felt. "Alright... Here are the keys to your family's old home, there was a lot of damage done to it in the attack but nothing that can't get fixed." The blonde woman said. I took the keys and bowed "Thank you Tsunade- sama." I said as I started to leave the room. "Emiko, one more thing... I'd like to run a few tests on you and your baby... I just want to be sure that the tests Orochimaru did on you aren't effecting him at all." Her words sent a chill down my spine. "Is that a possibility?" I asked with panic in my voice. "I am not going to lie and tell you that it isn't, we don't know exactly what Orochimaru's experiments did to your DNA or if those traits will be passed down... I don't think your son will be harmed but there could be some side effects and odd traits that we will need to be prepared for."

'That doesn't sound good... Damn you Orochimaru...' I thought. "Emiko everything will be okay I will do everything in my power to make sure you and your child will be perfectly healthy." Tsunade reached out and gave my hand a reassuring squeeze that only half worked. "When should I come in?" I asked. "Give me a few days to get some things set up... Emiko some of these tests aren't going to be pleasant so you will need to take a few days off from work and will need to have someone to watch over your affairs." I nodded. 'Should I tell Kakashi?... No. It isn't his problem... I'll tell Sakura and Naruto...' I thought "Thank you Lady Tsunade... Really.." I said with a slight waver in my voice. "It's the least I can do... I am so sorry I didn't see what Orochimaru was doing and put a stop to it sooner... I... I should have been there for you kids.." she said, guilt clear on her beautiful features. "It is not your fault my Lady." I said smiling reassuringly. "Oh, and Emiko, I thought you should know that Kakashi has been coming by asking for updates, I gave him one of the new ultrasound pictures... I don't know what is going on with the two of you but you guys should find some even ground... This baby is going to need all the people he can get.." Tsunade spoke with an unknown emotion in her voice. I nodded and turned to leave 'Leave it to Tsunade to use my child to make me talk to Kakashi... *Sigh* Now where is Naruto..' Everyone has been walking on eggshells around Kakashi and I, not that I can blame them, the tension between us was sharp enough to cut through a brick.

After checking Naruto's house and coming up empty, I walked over to Ichiraku Ramen to find the blonde boy. I walked in to see Naruto's hand bandaged and having trouble eating. "There you are Naruto I have a favor to ask.. What happened to your arm Naruto!?" I asked concerned. Just then Sakura sat next to me "His new attack broke the bones in his hand." She told me then turned to Naruto "You should only use that jutsu as a last resort." Naruto smiles his trade mark grin "It'll be okay, Sakura, Emiko, I feel like we are getting closer to Sasuke." To my surprise Sakura leaned in close and asked for Naruto's chopsticks. I had to hide my giggle at Naruto's blush but my attempt to hide my laugh died when Sai started stuffing Naruto's mouth with noodles instead. "I read how a true friend helps out in times of need." Sai said as Naruto started to frantically yell at him for killing the mood. The sight was so funny I almost fell out of my stool.

Suddenly there was two strong arms steadying me, the second I felt his hands on my sides my laugher died and I was both excited and angry when butterflies erupted in my stomach. Kakashi let go of me and started to help Naruto finish his ramen. "I am surprised that you are not in the hospital again sensei." Sakura said. Kakashi sighed "I would be there if you guys hadn't shown up, I would have had to use the Mangekyou Sharingan." He replied. Kakashi broke the silence as he started to tell Naruto he's now on par with himself, or even better. At Naruto's excitement I cut in "such a strong jutsu has great risk Naruto, be careful with it." I said. Kakashi nodded his agreement but didn't meet my eyes.

"Oh, Emiko why were you looking for me?" Naruto asked. All eyes turned to me and I suddenly felt really uncomfortable especially because Kakashi was right there. "Uh... I... Tsunade is going to be running some tests on me that could take a few days and I was wondering if you would check in on my house's repairs while I am not available?" I asked slowly and trying my hardest to focus on Naruto and not look at Kakashi who was now glaring at me. "What tests? Is something wrong? What house?" Naruto, Sakura and Sai all started to ask at the same time. Kakashi abruptly stood up "Emiko can I talk to you outside?" I finally looked up at him, I could see that he was angry and for some reason that made me angry. "No." I said defiantly.