Izumi'spov.

I let out a breath, glaring at the ground. "Can we get this over with already?" Minato sighed, and nodded. As I started walking, Obito stopped me.

"Sensei said that we need to be in pairs. He's picking." My eye twitched in annoyance.

"F-Fine." I muttered.

"Alright. So, I'll be on my own. The pairs are Obito and Rin, and Kakashi and Izumi." My mouth dropped, ans not in the most attractive way either.

"I'm not being paired with that alien." I readjusted myself, crossing my arms over my chest.

"Remember what Hokage-sama said, Izumi." Freezing, I glared at the cheeky blonde. "We're in agreement? Good! Let's go. One of your hands will also be tied to your partners."

Minato started with Kakashi an I, rising my right hand with his left, palm-to-palm, fingers basically intertwined. I lifted our hands, and tried to pull out of it.

"I wouldn't do that. Its chakra rope." I puffed out my cheeks, turning my face away from Kakashi. "Let's get going." Minato smiled and started walking after tying Obito and Rin together. We soon followed.

"Hey! Izu! Isn't this great!" Obito grinned, wrapping his free arm around my shoulders.

"Oh sure. Being tied to an alien." Rolling my eyes, I sighed.

"I'm not an alien." I raised an eyebrow. Right, then why is your hair defying gravity? I thought, covering my mouth with my hand to stop the laugh that threatened to escape my lips. I could tell Kakashi was glaring at me from the corner of his eye, but for some reason when he seen me covering my mouth, his eyes softened a bit for a split second. 

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"Alright, we are here. We will be staying here for the expansion time of about two weeks." Two weeks?! "You will also be sharing a room with your assigned buddy." Oh come on. My life just gets better and better. Doesn't it. "Here is your room key, Kakashi. This is a sort of... learning exercise. Learn as much about your partner as possible. The only time the rope will be undone... is when we re-enter the village gates. Have fun!" Minato started off toward his own room. 

"W-What?!" I cringed. I have to spend two weeks tied up to this alien?! But what about bathing? Or using the bathroom?! 

"Come on, Izumi." Kakashi started dragging me toward our shared room. Its a beautiful bath house really. And I would definitely enjoy it more if I wasn't attached to this alien.

"This is stupid." I muttered. Kakashi full on looked at me. "I should be on missions right now. Not some relaxation vacation."

"Why did Hokage-sama make rules like that for you?" Kakashi asked after a minute of staring, as he opened the door to our room. Or... suite. It had a small kitchen as well as one large bed.

"He thinks I'm overworking. I've been taking every mission I can get." I sighed, stepping inside the room. "Damn old man." I let myself drop on the bed, not giving a care if I took Kaka-baka with me.

"Oof-!" Is what I heard from the alien as I dropped, his arm just barely catching himself from squishing me. "Really?!" He yelled.

"Ugh!" I sat up, bumping foreheads with the baka. "Ow.." When my eyes opened, they widened seeing how close Kakashi was, our noses just barely touching. "S-Sorry." Mentally cursing myself for stuttering, I carefully got up.

"Your such a clutz." The alien complained. I shot him a glare and sighed, rubbing my forehead. "Let's just make the best of this."

"How did I get dragged into this..." I pursed my lips. "I'm tired..."

"Same." Was the curt response I got.

We both simultaneously got on the bed, kicking off our shoes and climbed under the covers. We had no choice but to sleep either on our back or sides facing each other.

"Hey... Kakashi?" I whispered. The silver head moved onto his side facing me, dark eyes opening.

"Why didn't you... you know.. tell?" I bit my lip, waiting for the answer.

"Its your business. Not mine. You'll tell when your ready. And even then...." Kakashi sighed. "Never mind."

"Huh?" I could feel my cheeks warm a bit. Kakashi smiled a little under his mask.

"My arm feels weird being over there. Scoot closer." He looked away. I slowly scooted closer, snuggling into his side.

"Better?" I asked quietly, trying to hide the blush on my cheeks.

"Mn."

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The light was to bright, rousing me from my deep sleep. And let me tell you, I woke up in the wierdest position ever. So, I'm laying on my left side, my right arm draped across my stomach, as well as Kakashi's right arm, his left arm, the one bound to my right, is under me, and his legs are tangled with mine, his chest pressed against my back, his warm breath on my neck.

Now I don't expect anyone to actually be able to visualize but it was pretty weird. But really comfortable.

"Izu..." Kakashi breathed. When I peeked back at him though, he was still sleeping peacefully. Is he dreaming about me? I shifted so I was laying on my back. Kakashi unconsciously pulled me closer. Biting my lip, I tried not to move. He looks so peaceful, I'm afraid to wake him up.

My eyes travel ed over his features. I'm only going to be able to do this when he's asleep. Might as well take advantage of it. He's really cute, now that he's not yelling at me.

I could feel my heart beating faster inside my chest, my cheeks heating up. Please don't tell me...

Mother always talked about things like this happening to me around this age.

Crushes.

Where I'll become all flustered around a boy I like. Great. I was hoping, because of the feeling I felt last time he held me this close, that I  could avoid it. That's why I kept taking all the missions. To keep my mind away from Kakashi.

I didn't understand at first, but one time, when this first started, I talked to mother about things like this. Of course, I didn't tell her who. She has high hopes that I'll fall in love with Itachi. But... I don't know.

Even though we had only met before the mission... my heart seemed to jump at each thought of Kakashi.

And it scares me.

This boy, I've barely know, who's a few years older than me, seems to have taken my heart prisoner. I know nothing of love, but everything that I've felt so far... is exactly what mother said would happen. She said it happened when she met my father.

I sighed, turning back over. Oh well. Its not like anything good will come of it. Fugaku-sama has made it very clear that its me he wants to be with Itachi. He always sends him to walk me home after missions, even when we weren't on the same team.

But even now, spending even more time with him, I still see him as only a brother.

I don't know what to do anymore. My mind is muddled, and I get so flustered because of this stupid alien.

I sighed, closing my eyes, and intertwining my fingers with Kakashi's, I tried to fall back to sleep.

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