The Red String of Fate: New Generation

The Proposal - Kakashi / The Gift - Mizuka

"You should see how she watches me, Z.  Especially when you're not around."

Kakashi looked uncomfortable sitting at the table, talking to his wife, who was sitting across from him. They were in a corner of Mizuka's favorite tea house, speaking in hushed voices. She was finally feeling well enough to be out, and Ino had the boys for the afternoon since Mizuka told him she wanted to speak to him in private, but he was surprised that this was the topic. She looked up at him with mischievous eyes.

"If you want this conquest, take it. Just make sure she wants it, too."

He was rock hard thinking about it.

Sakura.

Not that he had any serious attraction to her, but she was pretty, like Mizuka. Kind of. It was just the look in her eyes when she watched him without his mask.

Lust.

Not love, like she claims to have for Sasuke. Pure sexual energy. She would cross her legs tighter as he walked by, like she was trying to stop her pussy from crying. And today was her 19th birthday, so if she wanted him, she would be fair game. Women all over the village looked at him with those eyes, but Sakura was different. They always had a special bond, first as teacher and student, then through their love of Mizuka; he cared about her deeply. And she had been so sad, he wanted desperately to make her feel safe and loved. And he knew Mizuka felt the same.

"I do but... I don't know. As far as Sakura and romance go, she seems a little... off. She is in love with the guy who wanted to kill her."

"Well, she's not with him, so here's your chance."

"For her birthday?"

"That would be a nice present, if she wants you, of course."

"Of course. Has she mentioned anything about me, or is this just a shot in the dark?"

His beautiful wife leaned in closer.

"Oh, she's mentioned you. In great detail a few days ago. We've never done this before, so keep this in mind: you belong to me. I'm simply loaning you out to a sad girl to end her dry spell. Maybe this will inspire her to give up Sasuke and look elsewhere for love."

She reached over for his collar, pulling him in so they were face to face.

"Don't ever forget who you belong to."

She kissed him passionately. He could feel his knees weakening under the table, as if she was sapping his strength through her kiss. He knew there was no way that anyone could hold a candle to his feisty, jealous wife, not even her sister.

"Also, go have a good time, my love. Don't take it any further than she wants to. Or you want to."

He leaned forward, whispering in her ear.

"I only belong to you. I promise. Forever."

***

Coming back from dinner with Naruto and Hinata, Sakura ran into her older sister, who had a devious smile on her face and an envelope in her hand.

"Hey, you got a minute?"

"Sure, what's up?"

Mizuka pulled her aside, away from the people bustling on the street.

"Happy birthday."

"Thanks, Z."

"Um, listen. I know this may be too crazy for your liking, but, I wanted to give you something, um, unique for your birthday."

She handed Sakura a card, who opened it and scanned its contents before turning a deep shade of red.

"Oh, Z. I couldn't. I can't."

"You can if you want. Tonight. He's in.  I'll be taking the boys to meet Yohe at the Konoha hot spring so you two can have the house to yourselves."

"But, I was saving myself for when Sasuke comes home..."

She felt foolish as those words slip from her lips. Sasuke was much friendlier toward her, but he had shown her no real commitment, which killed her inside.

"You can do that, too. Nothing weird. It's just that the offer's on the table. And I've seen the way you look at him..."

Sakura was shocked that her sister would offer her husband to alleviate her dry spell.

"Just promise me one thing: if you do decide to do this, don't be thinking about Sasuke. Put yourself in the moment."

Sakura stood thinking about her choice.

"Yeah, I'll be there."

Her sister smiled wider.

"If you change your mind at any point, even during the act, say so. You're in control, birthday girl. See you tomorrow."