Flame of A Shinobi

(4- Blood Blossoms)

(Alright guys, I am going to do my best to put out a chapter every day. please for give me if I don't I also run a vastly increasing page on Facebook -Siberian Husky Parents And Breeders worldwide- on top of caring for my own Siberians and balancing a job on top of it. so if I happen to have a few days to a week where I don't post any chapters more than one day in a row, I am probably busy. Just relax and know that I will probably still be writing even if I am not posting anything. Thanks for the views and enjoy this new chapter!)

Clouds are gathered on the fifth day that we are supposed to be watching the border and gathering intel on any threat that may cross said border. We heard back from the ninja we replaced. The Hokage had sent a runner letting us know that he was selecting a team to replace us in a few days. We still hadn't seen anything, despite the rotating watches. I decided to take a break and headed for the nearby stream to take a dip and wash up.  I wasn't really all that happy with the way things were going. It was way too quiet. I needed a hot soak... but without the hot water, the stream would just have to do. Kakashi had disappeared thirty minutes ago and had yet to return. I am sure that he was hunting for dinner or setting traps.

I get to the stream and make my way to a set of rocks that should hide me from view and strip down before stepping into the water, which was luke-warm. The wind picked up a little as I waded into the water and made me shiver slightly. It wasn't too cold. I sink down into the water and rub the liquid through my hair getting the dirt out of it before putting it up. With my hair neatly in a bun, I wash the grime off of my chest and under my breasts. I am halfway risen out of the water, just under an alcove of rocks when it happens.

**SPLASH** A figure dove over my alcove and into the stream. A silver-haired head popped up before I had time to process what had just happened and just in time to see.... I glance down to see where his eyes were and let out a shriek as his eyes widen. Without thinking, one hand raises up and....

SMACK! The sound echoes around the area, my palm instantly stinging. "Did you get a good look? You pervert!" I yelled as I attempt to cover my breasts, sinking into the water. He stares at me, agape. "I promise, I had no idea you were here. I'M SORRY! I didn't mean to... uhhh" he starts as I look away, a deep crimson blush sweeping across my face. "Just turn around so I can get out and dressed, pervert." I growl angrily and reach my clothes, throwing them on real quick, trusting that his back remains turned. When I turn around, I realize that he's shirtless, and only in his underwear. 'Gods help me. I am going to go insane!' I think as I look at his perfectly toned back. "You can turn around now," I tell him, still irritated as Kurenai appears at my side. "I heard screaming, what happened?" She asks me and she glances from Kakashi to me. A large blush heats my face again as I shake my head. "Nothing much. Someone just caught a peek," I mutter so that only she can hear, looking at the handprint I left on Kakashi's face.

Kurenai gasped and then burst into laughter. "That's just great! Someone finally got the better of Kakashi! Kakashi, finish catching those fish and join us back at camp," Kurenai told him. Kakashi gave a slight nod and dived back into the water, kunai in hand. I gave a deep sigh and tied my Hitai-ate around my forehead, turning to Kurenai as I did. "Honestly Zuka, I doubt he meant to peep. He isn't that type of person," Kurenai tells me as she ruffles my hair. I pull the hair-bun down and let it flow over my shoulders. The waves cascaded down past my waist in long, thick rivulets of hair. I lifted my Cerulean blue eyes to her Crimson ones. "He got slapped for looking at my breasts. Nothing more. He could have looked anywhere else. After all, it's not like we are lovers or anything..."I mumble under my breath, a little put out.

Kurenai laughed and put an arm around my shoulders. "But you want to be? Right Zuka?" She teases me in a soft voice. A blush creeps across my face. "Well... I... Um... I don't really know him all that well and.." I stammer, making her howl with laughter. "You should tell him how you feel. I see the way you look at him. Like he is the worlds sweetest piece of candy that you cannot wait to unwrap," She chirps happily. I instantly feel embarrassed and let out a squeal. "I do NOT look at him like that! ... Do I?" I ask, unsure myself of the answer. "You really do. You two seem to get along well. So it isn't surprising that there is an attraction there. Besides, what is the worst he can say? No? Go for it! In The Hidden Leaf village, there is no law outlawing romance between team members. So there is nothing to worry about ramifications wise," she tells me.