Defying fate

Chapter 2

Hyuuga Nozomi P.O.V.

"What's with the face?" I ask. "What face?" Kakashi asks in return. "The face you're making" I say, chuckling. "Am I making a face?" Kakashi asks surprised. "You do" I say amused. "How can you see that? Almost my whole face is covered?" Kakashi asks curiously. "I can see through almost everything. Even your clothes if I want to" I wink as I point to my eyes. "You're a very handsome man Kakashi-Senpai. But don't worry I didn't peek through your clothes" I say. "I don't know if I have to take that as a compliment or an insult" Kakashi says amused. "The handsome part or the not peeking part?" I ask in the same tone. Kakashi laughs. "Alright. Thank you, Nozomi" he says. "You're very welcome, Senpai" I say smiling. "Though why the face?" I ask again. Kakashi sighs and smiles as he shakes his head. "I met my new team today" he says. "And you don't like them?" I ask. "I don't know yet" he says. "They have zero teamwork. But I won't know anything for sure before I test them tomorrow" he adds. "I'm sure you'll be able to teach them well" I say smiling. "Thank you for saying that. I know what they're saying about me, I'm surprised you haven't run away yet" he says softly. "I'd like to form my own opinion, and not let what others say effect me. People are usually wrong" I say. Kakashi chuckles. "Well good to know that there are people who still think like that" he says. "I don't think you're a bad guy Kakashi-senpai. Or a friend killer for that matter, there are more sides to every story. And it's none of my business either" I say. Kakashi smiles, but more sadly this time. "Thank you for saying that" he says again, softly.

I knock on the door and hold my bag of groceries in my arms. The door opens and I smile as Kakashi opens the door. It's odd to see him without his forehead protector and his jounin vest, though he keeps his eye closed. "Nozomi...what are you doing here?" He asks. "Well I've seen you going out to eat a lot lately and you've helped me quite a bit so I wanted to thank you by cooking you a home cooked dinner" I say. "Oh that is really not necessary" he says surprised. "I know it isn't. But I still like to" I say and smile gently.  "I guess if you really insist" he says softly. "I do" I say. "Okay, then come in. Let me at least take this" he takes the groceries bag from me and then steps aside to let me in. I take off my shoes and follow Kakashi into his apartment. It's small and quite empty. It definitely needs a woman's touch. "I hope you like fish" I say as I start unpacking the groceries. "I do, can I pour you something to drink?" Kakashi asks, a little uncomfortable. "Maybe later. You can sit down, I'll take care of it" I say and smile at him brightly. "You sure I can't help you?" He asks. "I am, please sit down. Your kitchen is my domain for now" I say. "Allright, if you insist" Kakashi says as he sits down at his low dinner table, though I feel his eyes on me as I start the broth. I start humming as I start preparing the rest of the food. "You know I can cook, I can help you" Kakashi says. "I know, but it isn't much of a thank you if you help now is it?" I ask as I look over my shoulder at him and smile before turning back.

"It was really delicious Nozomi" Kakashi says. I lean my chin on my hand. "I'm glad to hear that" I say. "It was nice to see your face for once without your mask on" I say and smile amused. "Thank you I guess? If you want to see that more often, you have to stop by more often" he says. "You wouldn't like that" I say amused as I start stacking the plates and bowls. "Wait, what are you doing?" Kakashi asks. "The dishes?" I ask a little surprised. "You really don't have to" Kakashi says embarrassed. "Don't be silly, I made the mess" I say amused. Kakashi sighs deeply. "At least stay for a drink then, you make me feel really guilty" Kakashi says. "No need, I'm offering it am I not?" I ask. "You are, but still" I chuckle and stand up as I take the dishes. "I'd love to stay for a drink" I say before walking toward the kitchen. "You really are too kind for doing all of this Nozomi" Kakashi says as he sits back down and pours us both a cup of sake. "You didn't have to help me and you did as well." I say amused as I dry the plates, bowls and pots and pans. "That different than cooking and cleaning for me" Kakashi says. "How so? That's a woman's way of showing gratitude" I say as I put them back in their place and dry the counter. "You have an answer for everything don't you?" Kakashi asks amused as I sit down across from him. "That depends on the question" I say also amused and take the cup from him. "I really appreciate it, thank you" he says kindly. "You're very welcome" I say gently before taking a small sip of my sake. "I enjoyed doing it" I say. "Allow me to cook for you next time" Kakashi says. I lean my chin on my hand again and smile. "Al right, I will" I say amused. "Can't promise it'll be as good as yours though" Kakashi says and I chuckle. "I'm sure it will" I say gently.