Choose your own Naruto Adventure- Go to P527
From Create Your Own Story
You and Sai continue to spend time together...mostly as research partners...you're not sure if Sai realizes you harbour feelings for him. But he does seem to like to spend time with you.
As time goes by, your knowledge on future events eventually runs dry and you tell Tsunade as much, but never to despair. You had after all performed a great service to the village and you are given permission to stay.
With some serious training and help from the various friends you had made amongst the ninja...you are finally able to call yourself a bonafide kunoichi. And by the time those two years roll by; you have attained the rank of Chuunin as well as permission to teach at the academy.
You sigh in frustration at the end of another typical day, you had just gotten through a particularly nerve-crushing lesson (it seemed like all the annoying ones had found their way into your class...oh, but you are a patient teacher and you love your students). You hurry to pack up your things and leave, eager to get out and relax.
Your mind is entirely set on plans for the evening...first you'd go home have a long soak in the tub, then head out for some sake and maybe after that-
"Kimiko." A voice interrupts your thoughts.
"Sai?" You're surprised to see him...he rarely shows up around your workplace.
"How was your day?"
You smile at that...recalling the book on conversational etiquette you had gone through with him.
"It was..." You sigh. "A major pain..."
"Why is that?"
"The usual...kids running amok and playing pranks on their teacher..." You explain with a shrug.
"I see."
"Did you...come here for something specific Sai?"
"May I walk you home?"
That throws you off a little.
"Why?"
"Because a man should escort a woman home."
"Oh." You respond a little dumbfounded. "Alright."
So Sai walks you home.
You pause in front of the door to your apartment.
"Sai...would you like to come in for a while?" You offer.
"Thank you." Sai responds and you step aside to let him in.
Later...
You're both drinking tea whilst sitting on your couch.
"Did you want to see me about something in particular Sai? I mean if it's another research thing at the library, I don't think I-"
"No." Sai interrupts you. "Not exactly."
"What is it?" You are fairly curious by this point.
"...As far as my research has gotten me...I find myself...at a loss..."
"How come?"
"While I know how matters proceed in theory...I am sorely lacking in the practical component..."
"Practical Component?"
"Which is why I have approached you...you understand my research...and my reasons."
"...Yes."
"Kimiko...I would like to kiss you."
Your face heats up with an intense ferocity you had never experienced before.
"Y-you...what?"
"I understand if you refuse...after all it is a practice usually shared by couples..."
You both sit there in silence while Sai calmly observes you and you give his proposal some careful thought.
Sure you want to kiss him...but...would it mean anything? Would it be worth engaging in a meaningless act?
You take a deep breath, "Okay..." you say quietly.
Your breath hitches as Sai leans in.
He pauses mere centimeters from your face (sorry, I use the metric system).
"You're supposed to close your eyes..." He whispers.
"Oh." You respond and comply.
Moments later you feel Sai's lips hesitatingly settle on yours.
He pulls back almost instantly and you open your eyes.
Sai is looking at you strangely.
"Are you okay?" You ask.
"I don't think I did it right..." Sai remarks. "The books I read weren't specific enough and did not mention a specific technique..."
"We can try again?" You offer.
"...Alright."
Two hours later
You and Sai part from one another, panting heavily.
"Y-You improved Sai..." You admit.
"...Kimiko...thank you for allowing me to-"
"Don't mention it..." You reply.
Silence.
"I would like it if...we were able to continue our practical research sessions in future..."
You stare at him.
"I have always been curious about the notion of...'dates'" Sai goes on.
Is Sai just really doing this for research purposes...or is he using that as an excuse?
You dare hope that it may be the second option.
"Alright..." You smile gently.
You continue teaching at the academy whilst aiding Sai in his ongoing quest to understand human behaviour and the notion of bonds and relationships.
You understand that your 'relationship' with Sai is far from what you would consider ideal...and if he really was just using the whole research thing as an excuse to get closer to you...you are willing to wait until he is ready to admit it freely.
Elsewhere
In a hospital room.
An older woman sits by a young woman's side.
Two nurses watch her.
"It's so sad..." One of them says. "Her daughter has been in a coma for more than three years now...
The woman turns to look at them, "I...don't feel as bad about it as some of you might think..."
The nurses hastily apologize.
"I think she's doing alright." The woman continues smiling tenderly at the young woman in the bed. "Wherever she is...I think...she might be happy..."
Ending 21
(A/N Sai just isn't my strong point...I struggle with the guy I honestly do...Either way I hope you enjoyed reading it)
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