He saved me (A Kakashi Love Story)

Chapter 17

I mumbled something incoherent, and rolled over, ending up on the floor.

"Blearg..." I pushed myself up, stretching.

I glanced over at the bed, realizing Kakashi wasn't there...

I stood up and looked around, finding a note on his pillow:

Had to go on a quick mission. I'll be back tomorrow...probably. I'm sorry, but it was unavoidable. If it's any consolation, I'm stuck with Gai (a.k.a. Caterpillar Man). He thinks he's a better fighter than me. Ha! ...If you get bored, go see one of the Star-Siblings (Gia, etc.). Take care of Mr. Ukki for me. Oh, and watch out for Uzamaki. He and Ringer have been terrorizing an old-folks' home... Yeah...

Home soon... Love you?

Kakashi

I rolled my eyes, smiling. Tucking the note into my bag, I quickly walked into the bathroom, closing the door behind me and quickly going through my morning routine (A/N: you should know it now!).

Walking back out in some jeans and a long-sleeved white t-shirt, I searched around in his kitchenette for food. I found another note in the tiny ice-box.

Note to self:

Buy food.

Kakashi

I groaned.

How could he?

I started going through the little desk/table that was beneath the window where Mr. Ukki sat, searching for the money we had been paid yesterday. I opened a drawer and almost grinned in triumph!

I picked out one of the sacks of money and closed the drawer. When I turned around, I squealed bending down to the little puppy in front of me!

"Hi there, little guy," I crooned.

"How's it hangin'?" he replied simply.

"So-so... Wait... How can you talk?"

"I dunno. How can you talk?"

"Touche... What are you doing in here?" I asked.

"The Boss asked me to watch you. Seemed to think you'd get lost..." he explained gruffly, scratching at his ear.

I blushed lightly at that, rubbing the back of my head.

"Yeah... Probably would..." 

"Huh. Well, where ya headed?" he asked, sounding bored.

"Um...Well I need to get some food. There's nothing edible in here."

"Great... Although, those old sandals look kinda appetizing, if I do say so myself."

"Um.... No. Bad dog..." I said, picking up the sandals and dropping them into Kakashi's closet, scrunching up my nose from the smell. "I should grab some cleaning supplies too, while I'm at it."

"Okay then. Sounds like the market. Follow me," the dog ordered, heading over to the door.

"I can't believe this...Taking orders from a dog... I'm part cat, for heaven's sake," I mumbled to myself.

"Hey, would ya mind opening the door? And, don't worry about the cat thing. Boss-man likes you, so I won't chase you," he grunted.

"Oh... Thanks... What's your name?" I asked, opening the door for him.

"Pakkun, and you're Whisper, the girl Boss has the 'hots' for."

"Uh... What?" I queried, confused.