Pulled together (JiraiyaXOc)

A little date

I hadn't been at the training grounds long before Asuma and Shikamaru dropped by.

"So it was a mission?," they looked strangely calm.

The both nodded and Asuma responded, "Don't miss us too much while we're gone."

I smiled and pushed his shoulder, "You can treat Shikamaru and I to some barbecue when you get back."

He shook his head, "Shouldn't you be the one treating me for successfully completing a mission?"

"My treat is being your best friend silly," I quickly pointed at Shikamaru, "If you say I'm a drag; I'll have to beat your ass in shogi."

Shikamaru smirked, "We'll have that rematch when we're back."

I nodded and hugged them both, "Find me when you're back."

They left quickly after that and I returned to helping Naruto.

I mainly just stood by and looked pretty this time. It had seemed that Naruto had been working way ahead of the usual schedule. It didn't take him long to nearly pass out.

I jumped up to help him but was beat there by Kakashi, "Are you alright Naruto?"

I watched him cautiously but giggled at his response.

The bottomless pit just needed some food.

~*~

Kakashi had Naruto draped over his shoulder; leaving me and my brother to walk beside them.

"I'm still mad at you for leaving me with that huge ramen bill," he made a hmph noise and turned his nose up.

I laughed and poked his cheek, "Thank you for treating me brother. You're the best!"

He began to get flustered, "Yeah yeah. I guess you can be forgiven."

I laughed and threw my arm over his shoulder, "That was quick. Since when did you cave so easily?"

He rolled his eyes and mocked me; making me laugh even harder.

Kakashi's voice cut through our conversation, "Look, we're here Naruto."

We all stepped in and took our seats in Ichiraku's after a frightful greeting from Teuchi.
Naruto began to order; until we all realized that Ichiraku's had changed into a dipping noodle shop.

Yelling began and I zoned out completely.

I couldn't help but think about what Jiraiya might be doing right now.

Psst

I zoned back in, "Did I imagine that?"

Psst

I turned around and saw Jiraiya's peeking through the curtain at me. He motioned for me to follow him and disappeared.

I turned to my brother, "I'll be back in a little while," I heard him call after me; but I pretended like I didn't hear him. When I stepped out of Ichiraku's; Jiraiya grabbed my hand and dragged me away quickly.
We entered an alleyway; where he proceeded to put me on his back before jumping up to the rooftops.

He finally set me down and kissed my forehead, "Sorry about that. I just had to get you out of there without Naruto seeing me."

I wrapped my arms around him, "I understand; one hundred percent."

He grinned at me, "Wanna spend some time with me?"

"Hm, like a date?"

He seemed to get a little flustered at the idea but he quickly nodded his head, "Yeah. A date."

I smiled and wagged my eyebrows, "Carry me back to my place? I'll cook for us."

~*~

When we got to my place; Jiraiya decided he'd cook for me instead. He sat me on my counter top and began to go to work. I couldn't help but to watch him in awe.

"You okay there shorty?"

My mouth began to move before I could think, "You've been replacing Kakashi in my mind lately." It registered in my mind right after I said it; causing me to blush.

Jiraiya chuckled, "At least we're on the same page then. I no longer think about what Tsunade is up to. I catch myself thinking about how your day is going."

My whole body had to be bright red at this point.

Jiraiya continued to cook, "Tell me the things I don't know about you yet. I want to know more about the woman I'm falling for."

I grabbed his shirt and pulled him over to kiss me; and what a kiss it was. In the midst of our kiss; He squeezed my hips making me gasp. He used this opportunity to step back.

"Don't want the food to burn," he winked at me.

My face was pleasantly warm, "You know. I'm falling for you too old man."

~*~

All we did was talk and eat for the next few hours. I was getting more and more attached to him; and I could tell he was feeling the same way too.

I couldn't help but think. That maybe. Just maybe. I could really make him just mine soon.
No more Kakashi, no more Tsunade, just..

Us.