The Love For One (Kankuro X Reader)

My next mission

It has been weeks now since Sasuke left and it seems like everything is back to normal. I'm healing nicely and I can go outside the village and not worry about getting my team in danger. I have been writing letters to Kankuro and he has been writing to me too. I always look forward to his letters every week. I have been walking around the village and I made up my mind to go to the hot springs today to relax. I got to the springs and paid for my time and went into the locker room. I was getting undressed when Tenten walked in. "Oh hello (Y/N)." She said as she sounded a little upset. I nodded my head as my way of saying hello. I walk out of the locker room with a towel wrapped around me and walked to the big bath to start getting in. I took two steps into the bath and took the towel off and submerge into the water, tossing the towel to the side. A sigh of relief left my lips as my muscles relax and the aches in my body seemed to drift away. "Water nice and hot?" Tenten asked as she walked out of the locker room. "Yes, it feels really nice." I replied. Tenten slowly made her way into the bath in the same way I did but leaving the towel on until she was fully in the water. "Have you been helping with the village repairs for the last week?" Tenten asked as she sat and brushed her hair out. "I've been helping and doing training." I said as I splashed some water around. It fell quiet between us and the only talking you could hear was the distance voices traveling from the men's bath. I was in the hot water for maybe 10 minutes and I walked to the edge and grabbed my towel to get out till I heard Tenten say "Thank you." in a small whisper. I turned around and smiled "I did my duty and helped my village in getting the injured back home safely but not only did I do it for the village but for myself too. It would be hard to face everyone if we lost our friends and I could have prevented it.". Tenten smiled as I wrap myself in my towel and left the bath and went into the locker room.

I got dressed and walked out of the locker room only to see Hinata running up to me. "(Y/N), we got a mission we need to go see the Hokage." She said as she got to me. "Then let's go." I said as we ran towards the Hokage tower. Once we got there Kiba and Shino were already waiting for us. "About time you show up." Kiba grinned out as we all stood in fount of the Hokage desk. I rolled my eyes and waited for Tsunade to tell us more about this mission. "Well, it's nice to see all of you together again. Now I need you to deliver a letter to the sand village. They need some help as well during this time in finding a new Kazakage. Team 8, you will be there for a month and help them with repairs and security when you are there. (Y/N), you will be the one to report everything back to me. Shino is the team leader for this mission. Now, here are the details of the mission and where you will be staying when you are there. You are dismissed to get ready for the mission." Tsunade said as Shino walked up and grabbed the file that we needed for the mission. A huge smile grew on my face because I'll be going to the sand village so I get to see Kankuro. We walk down the stairs together at the bottom Shino said "We will meet at the gate in an hour, pack what you need." I nod my head as I started to walk away. I walk the streets to get home as I passed food stalls and decided to buy some snacks for the trip to the sand village. I bump into someone and said "Ah sorry." I looked up to see Neji standing there holding onto my arm so I wouldn't fall over since I had snacks in my hand. "It's okay. I've been wanting to talk to you." Neji said as he let go of my arm. "Well, can we walk and talk, please? I'm in a time crunch." I said as I walked down the aisle to the register and Neji followed.

After I checked out Neji help me carry my bags back to my apartment and we talked on the way there. "I just wanted to thank you for helping me. You talked to me as well and you made me fight as you carried me back to the village so I could get help. If you weren't there I would have died." Neji said after we asked how we were doing, all the normal conversations. I smiled and said "I couldn't bear to lose someone dear to me again. I lost everyone when I was younger and now I don't want to lose anyone. I know in the line of duty we can lose our lives but I'll be dammed if I lose someone dear to me while I'm there.". Neji's eyes grew big and after a minute his eyes went back to normal and a soft smile graced his lips as he nodded his head in agreement. We made it to my place and Neji and I said our goodbyes. I made sure my house was clean before I started to pack for the mission and the only thing I could think about is seeing him again. A smile grew on my face as I went through my closet. I should have off days and I wanted to look cute and maybe go on a date but not sure if we will be able to. It will also be the first time I'll be in the sand village. I picked out a dress that I bought a while ago and spun around holding it next to my body. A smile grew as I looked at myself in the mirror. Just thinking of seeing Kankuro is making me so happy. A knock at the door pulled me out of my thoughts. I walked over and opened the door to see Shino. "Shino, I was about to finish packing and head out. I shouldn't be late." I said. Shino stepped into the front hall and just looked at what I was holding. I look at what was in my hand and seeing I had the dress in that hand a small blush grew on my face and I stuttered out "I- I just found it in my closet I was just checking it out.". I turned and walked back to my room and Shino followed. "(Y/N)." Shino said as I walked in my room and he stayed at the door. "Yea?" I said as I put the dress back in the closet. "I know your dating Kankuro now but I don't want you to have it distract you from your mission." Shino said. I continued to pack and zipped up my backpack. "I don't understand what you mean." I said as my head turned a little to the side. Shino stood his ground and began "You know what I mean, he will take your mind away from the reason we are going to the sand village and I-" I cut him off. "My mission comes first. Yes, he is special to me and is my boyfriend but by the end of the day I'm there because they asked for help and I'll do that. Shino, you should know me better.". I picked up my backpack and walked out of the room as Shino backed up. "We are going to be late if we don't leave now." I said as I open my door to usher him out.

Third Person

Team 8 gathered at the main gate to start heading to the sand village. The team is all happy to have a mission. Smiles can be seen on Hinata and (Y/N)'s faces as they talk and Shino kept an eye on Kiba so he doesn't get too far from the group. They were all happy to be together once again, but no one knew what the journey will bring. 

I had some editing help with this chapter and happy to work with Cece_King12345 Thank you so much