Making the pain all the worse, keeping the feelings so raw. We have feelings that are not visible, we do things to prevent ourselves from being miserable. Being honest is what makes us believable, for our feelings may not always be reachable. I yearn for your return Erza. He walked towards Levy McGarden, she is a rather young, petite teenage girl of a slender build who stands at a rather below-average height for her age. Her shoulder-length blue hair, which has eyebrow-length bangs, is normally tied up with a colorful bandanna around her head. "Levy, I need your help, I need to find a way to go to Erza, and I'm just a little worried that she's gone for so long. You know, I just wanna make sure she's OK" he told her. "I will try, it may take some time, I need to find books about teleportation, travelling in time and space or other dimensions. Promise me that when you see her- just confess, damn you look so miserable lately" she said with a mocking smile. Gray just nodded and blushed.
Kakashi is now back to the clearing where he started. He was so excited to see her. He knows that her training had ended but he must report what he found out to the hokage first and meet his students. He was leaping from tree to tree until he reached Konoha gates and greeted the jounin guards and went straight to the hokage's office. He reported every detail omitting the rivalry part between him and Gray. "Alright then, thank you Kakashi. It looks like there are mysteries to her now. She really might be in danger with the akatsuki. She finished her training and we promoted her to jounin she is a genius like a female version of you and Itachi Uchiha combined." the hokage remarked with a smile "I'm glad that you got to her first and she is now a part of our village. The thought of her being our enemy is scary. By the way while you were away she handled Team 7 since I sent Yamato to investigate about Erza on our side, you may take your leave now" he concluded. Kakashi bowed and he felt so proud of what the red head had accomplished without him.
He went straight to the training grounds to meet them. On his way the thoughts of seeing her made his heart jump and he can't help but grin behind his mask. On his mind he speaks to himself- Falling in love with you was the easy part; it's admitting to myself that it happened that's hard. You see I've had these very efficient defenses for so long and you didn't even notice them. When you smile at me I feel invisible hands wrapping around me making me feel safe. When your eyes are locked on mine, it's like I can see galaxies instead of just pupils. Having you in my life makes me feel like everything's possible in this world, like I can conquer anything.
He summoned pakkun to find her and the dog led him. When he reached the training ground he saw the kids gathered around Erza. They were listening intently to her words. He felt so proud of her and curious as to how she was able to make them act right. Naruto is not challenging Sasuke and Sakura was not begging him of his attention. Erza knew that he arrived she just chose to ignore him and continue on giving her students feedback their opportunities and strength based on their finished activity. He chose not to disturb them and observe her and the kids from a fair distance. She really looks nice in her shinobi uniform and she looks like she already have adjusted and she belongs here with me he spoke to himself slightly blushing. She is a natural he chuckled.
Erza looked at him and he panicked a little and felt embarrassed because he stared at her a little too much. "Were done here kakashi" she said with a smile. The kids went to him and greeted him "Yo, I hope you missed me. It looks like you were well behaved when I was gone" the copy nin told his students "She is really strong and scary kakashi sensei" Naruto whispered "I'm glad you're back sensei, I wish Erza sensei can still be with us even though you're back, I really like her" Sakura added Sasuke just nodded his arms crossed his chest. "We can try and request for her to be my assistant teacher" he said touching his chin "really?!? let's do that" the kids said in unison Erza just stood there laughing at the scene "What's funny?" he asked "nothing I'm just happy you're back" as she smiles at them and his face turned full red "You know, you could be a good couple, you look good together" Sasuke finally spoke. Naruto and Sakura was shocked to hear that from him, he never gave such comments ever. Erza blushed "Stop it will you? We're not ahm uhh we're just good friends" she stuttered her index fingers from both hands touching each other her head slightly bent down, "I didn't know you can be this cute" Sakura commented "She can be really scary and strong and vulnerable at the same time" Naruto said with a teasing grin. Kakashi couldn't help but agree with them for him this was an amazing sight and he knew that he loved her- a feeling that he didn't think that he will have as a matter of fact he didn't even planned on having a family of his own but the sight or her and being with her makes him want to build a family and spend the rest of his life making her happy- finally he admitted to himself that he is truly deeply madly in love with this woman.
"Alright, time to go home. Rest well you guys, see you around" Erza tried to change the topic and atmosphere. "kakshi sensei since you came back you should treat us to Ichiraku's ramen" Naruto invited "sounds good to me" sakura insisted. "Hmmm, let's go get some ramen then I'll treat you dango for dessert" Erza added. "yessss!!!" Naruto exclaimed and the three kids head on leading the way. Kakashi grabbed Erza's hand, they walked behind the kids holding each other's hand fingers hugged each other. "I really like holding your hands, its warm and soft which is surprising knowing you're a master swordsman" he complimented. She just smiled in return glancing in the corner of her eyes she said "What took you so long, I missed you perv" Kakashi almost fainted by the sound of her words as his face grew redder than ever. "I'm sorry just got a little busy, there was not a single time that you were not in my mind. I wanted to see you and spend time with you but I was a little too far" he said shyly. Erza chuckled "Seriously, Its nice having you back Kakashi"
The kids stopped and watch them. "They seem very close" Naruto said "I think something's going on with them" Sakura added "It's time that Kakashi settles" Sasuke said and the two were shocked again "You approve Kakashi for Erza? Since she is an Uchiha and is kinda your big sister, I didn't know that she would make you talk a lot" Naruto teased "Shut up idiot" The black haired kid said. They reached their destination the kids reserved two seats for their teachers making them seat side by side in purpose. They laughed as they tell stories and jokes. After they had eaten the ramen and paid for it Erza invited them to get the dango she promised. Awhile they walk towards the shop Sakura secretly told the boys to leave the two alone and they would follow them secretly and spy on them to see what their relationship is. "Ahm Erza I think I need to go home now my parents will be looking for me soon, thanks anyway maybe next time I'll join you" She said out of the blue signaling the two to bid goodbye as well. "Me too, I got really tired and now very sleepy, let's do this some other time" naruto said and Sasuke just said "Bye" and they leaped off.
"This is awkward, what now? Maybe we just head back home, the kids are gone" Erza asked the guy. "I have a better idea" He grabbed her hands and led her to the cake shop. While they were walking both noticed the kids spying on them on the roof of the building. "I think I know what they are trying to do" she said. The guy nodded and released her hands and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. "Let's play along" he whispered to her ear Erza blushed "You're face, you're too close" she said. Kakashi just said it to tease the kids further and to hide what he truly feels. He had been dreaming of the day that he can finally be as close to her as this. He opened the door for her, he made her sit on the table outside to give the kids a good view of them as he winked at her, and she just nodded in agreement. He ordered one whole strawberry cheesecake and served it to her. The waiter served them tea to compliment the cake.