You Wouldn't Choose Me

30: Visiting Konoha

Timeskip ~

Gaara : how have you been settling in?

Akuyu: some people still have their guard up against me. But I can't blame them. Years of hate won't just disappear.

Gaara: I'm glad you understand.

Akuyu: I've done all the preparations you said you wanted done.

Gaara : have you heard? The next potential candidate for hokage is Hatake kakashi.

Akuyu: I guessed so. He's the best fit.

Gaara : I see. What do you think of him as a person?

Akuyu: he's a nice person. Unlike tsunade-sama who's passionate and has a temper and won't easily take no for an answer... Kakashi is different. He's willing to hear what you have to say. He's firm in his own ways. He doesn't get angry easily as well. But he won't let you climb over his head either. That kind of person...

Gaara : you sound like you know him well.

Akuyu: that was in the past.

Gaara: I see. You can go back konoha to help me pass a message.

Akuyu: kazekage...

Gaara: I know you just miss home.

Akuyu: arigato. Home... Maybe you shouldn't say that. I don't think I can return there anymore.
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Kakashi: akuyu. You're back.

Akuyu: to pass a message . Congratulations. Looks like you're next.

Kakashi pov:

She seems a lot friendlier and less cold now that she's there. I guess... The change is good for her.

She smiled " be a good hokage. I think you'll do well. "

How long has it been since I seen that smile...

Kakashi: well... It's not confirmed yet. Everyone's just saying it.

Akuyu: that's cos you fit. A lot better than that danzou.

Kakashi: how are you ? At sunagakure.

Akuyu: good. Fine. Happy. Kind of... People don't know see me so much of a monster there.

Kakashi: I see. Good for you.

" Akuyu-san!! We need to leave!!"

Akuyu: good bye kakashi.

I watched her leave. I sighed. It's good she's doing better. Why... Why am I ok with her leaving?

I reached for her wrist. She turned around " kakashi?"

Kakashi: stay well.

" Um! You too! " She smiled once again and I had to let go.

This time... She really leaves. What was that... Stay well. I'm such an idiot.