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Post by kakashihatake on Aug 4, 2014 2:16:24 GMT
Kakashi had arrived at Yakiniku 10 minutes before 8 to insure that he was there before Shizune. Normally, he would go pick his date up and escort her, but he knew that Shizune probably wanted to be discreet. He was waiting at the front of the restaurant near the host podium so he could greet Shizune when she walked in. Kakashi had, of course, changed into clothes that were more appropriate for a date. He was wearing a form-fitted, forest green button-up shirt, the sleeves rolled up to his elbows in neat cuffs. He'd tucked his shirt into his dark blue jeans, the jeans held up by a black belt. He was, of course, maskless; it would be ridiculous for him to wear his undearmour on a date. To say the least, he looked very charming. A woody scent was wafting off of him; cologne. He'd really gone all out.
He waited patiently for Shizune with his hands in his pockets. How would tonight go? He was eager to begin.
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Post by shizune on Aug 4, 2014 23:40:06 GMT
Shizune looked over herself in the mirror for a third time as the clock ticked closer to 8. She was wearing a maroon boat necked dress reaching just below her knees, black heels, a few bracelets, and a modest amount of makeup. Her hair was pinned back--something she rarely did, but felt compelled to. Drop the drab and dreary, you're going on a date! All she had for fragrances was a bottle of lavender perfume from Kurenai on her last birthday. It wasn't one of her favorite scents, but it was better than smelling like sweat and despair. One more check in the mirror would be enough before she left; it wouldn't be fair to make Kakashi wait considering this practice date was for her own clueless sake. She ran out of her apartment, tripping over Tonton in the process. An apology and one final mirror-check later, Shizune made her way to Yakiniku Q.
A chill went up her spine at the sight of Kakashi. The best word that came to mind was "cool", but that wouldn't do him justice. He was too handsome for words and she had to look away, not even a minute into their date and already feeling unworthy of his company. She waved in his direction, keeping her nerves at bay for the time being. Let's not screw this up.
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Post by kakashihatake on Aug 5, 2014 0:17:05 GMT
Kakashi didn't fail to notice Shizune blanch at the sight of him, but he decided it would be best not to rag on her tonight. Maybe later, after the date was over. Now was the time to turn up the charm and help her through this date. He smiled at her and went to greet her, taking her hand in his and shaking it firmly. "Kato-san, you look lovely." He complimented her, even using her last name in a polite manner. It wasn't a lie either; he'd never seen her outside of her usual garb, and the dress was a very nice color. He was already setting the tone of what she could expect tonight. He was hoping she'd catch up on the vibe that they were to act as if they were just getting to know one another.
"I've already asked the host to find us a table." Kakashi was acting very gentlemanly, an aspect of himself he rarely showed to those he knew them. In a few moments, they were both led to a booth by the hostess and sat. "Kato-san, I hope you don't mind that I've asked you to meet me here. I know it's somewhat unconventional, but I find it best to be in a relaxed environment on a first date. It makes it easier to get to know the other person." He gave her a handsome smile. "Please, feel free to order whatever you'd like." Even more unconventional for someone like Kakashi; he was a huge mooch.
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Post by shizune on Aug 5, 2014 0:57:37 GMT
"Oh," it took her a moment to catch on to Kakashi's gist, "Ah, yes, thank you Hatake-san. You're looking quite nice yourself." She gave his hand a firm squeeze; if this was a stranger, she wanted him to know she could hold her own. All of this made Shizune feel out of place in herself. Such niceties seemed unusual, even laughable between the two, but if this was how normal dates went, she'd have to follow along. She followed close behind him as the hostess led them to their booth.
"I'm used to unconventional." She really wanted to say, 'I don't say no to food', but that wouldn't impress someone on a first date...would it? No, of course not. Proper and lady-like, those are key. Shizune crossed her legs and clasped her hands together, keeping them at the edge of the table. What in the world does someone do on a first date?
It was a wonder to her why he would cover up that hypnotic smile on an almost daily basis. His essence drew her in while her nerves drew her out. The waves of social interaction. She sat with half-lidded eyes, only his voice snapping her out of it. She straightened up with a gasp, regaining her composure. "Hm? Oh that's far too kind of you, really. I couldn't." The menu laid open, the small picture of short ribs beckoning her with their burnt lines of tender glory. She couldn't. Really, she couldn't. The image of a crazed kunoichi ravaging the grilled beef wouldn't help her attract a mate; she had to think fast.
"Anything but pork will do, thank you."
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Post by kakashihatake on Aug 5, 2014 1:22:52 GMT
Kakashi knew he had her wrapped around his finger; it was entirely way too amusing and he was regretting that he had promised not to tease her about it. He also really enjoyed having his ego stroked. Either way, he continued on with his act. "Please, Kato-san, feel free to call me Kakashi. Hatake-san is my father's name." He chuckled and gave her another dazzling smile. This date was already far too fun for it's own good.
"I'm glad." He answered in turn to her comment. "I didn't want to make you feel uncomfortable or anxious in anyway." His eyes lowered to the menu to give it some perusal before turning his attention back to Shizune. Personally he knew why she didn't want pork, and that was because of Tonton. But in the spirit of what they were going for, he instead said, "Please feel free to order for yourself. I think it would be impolite for me to order for you." Now onto her pork comment. "Why not pork, Kato-san?" His face furrowed into one of confusion.
Shizune had to wait to answer though, as the waiter came by and took their drink orders. Kakashi ordered them some green tea after looking over at Shizune for approval. So far, he didn't understand why Shizune was so nervous about dating. She was doing well, she'd dressed up and looked lovely...was it just her own personal anxiety holding her back? Truly, she could probably date who she wanted but the date wasn't over and it remained to be seen what she was so nervous about.
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Post by shizune on Aug 5, 2014 2:07:07 GMT
Her fingertips hovered over her smile, swallowing the chuckle bubbling in her throat. "Okay Kakashi, as long as you'll address me as Shizune. You are letting me order whatever I want, after all." She pointed to the short ribs on his menu. "I'll be having this then." Her mind was telling her no, but her heart was telling her yes, emphatically. Composure. She made a mental note to practice holding in her growling stomach for future dates, if any.
'Why not pork, Kato-san?' Tonton waddles into view, her nose twitching as she says one thing--buhi. She's an angel in pig-disguise. Is pig ownership inappropriate to bring up on a first date?
"No real reason, I'm just not a fan of the taste." Shizune had to maintain the stranger factor, but she was turning into a compulsive liar. He was always flashing that smile combined with those glowing eyes, despite her meek efforts. He should be getting more from her than strained and awkward body language. She needed a topic to discuss, something relaxed and not overly specific. A topic that'll make him think of her as a seasoned intellectual. She was much smarter than this, but once she was in any intimate situation common sense became lost in the breeze.
"So-o, what do you do for a living?" Dates are hard.
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Post by kakashihatake on Aug 5, 2014 4:52:23 GMT
His cheesy line might have been a bit too much for Shizune, but he merely grinned instead of addressing her laugh. It was like their own little secret joke or something, knowing this was all fake. "As you wish, Shizune." His eyes filled with mirth as he began to sweep over the menu. "I think I'll take the beef tonight." He answered in reply, setting his menu down on the table. He could have ordered the pork just to annoy her, but he knew that it would be too much for Shizune to bear. He would spare her just this once. It was probably wise to leave the pet pig out of the picture on a first date anyway.
"I see. To each their own, I guess." He answered, his eyes analyzing her as she squirmed awkwardly in her seat. Maybe he was laying on too much charm...nah. Shizune had agreed to this practice date and Kakashi wasn't going to let her have any mercy when it came to being dazzled. He didn't have to wait long to bring up another topic of conversation as Shizune squeaked out her question. Well, not too bad of a start, he supposed. It was nice that she was trying to contributed to the conversation as well.
"Ah, well, in Konoha there aren't very many job options are there?" He gave her another magnetic style. "Currently I'm floating about, but I used to be a jounin-sensei. I haven't been assigned a team since Naruto was a genin. I guess this means I'm just a regular old jounin now. I usually lead teams as a captain." He answered concisely. He could have told her about his porn collecting hobby, but he was feeling especially merciful tonight. Of course Shizune knew all these things about him, but when they were pretending to get to know one another it wouldn't be considered appropriate to say something like that. He was, however, trying to figure out how to throw her a curveball.
Now it was his turn to ask. "What about you, Shizune? What do you do for a living?" The waiter came by with their drinks and took their orders before scurrying away, giving Shizune time to construct her answer.
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Post by shizune on Aug 6, 2014 21:54:31 GMT
"Naruto's quite the piece of work. If it weren't for you, he may have never achieved his dream." She replied with a sweet smile, pursing her lips slightly to conceal "unknown" information about Kakashi. The task of relearning the life of one of her friends was like rereading a good novel and realizing things you wouldn't otherwise find without the initial read-through. For all she knew, he really could have been the deciding factor in Naruto's fate. A few uttered words could change everything.
Kakashi's response was neat and precise. She sensed he was holding back something juicier but she didn't want to push him for it. Not yet. She sipped the green tea smoothly before addressing her past so-called jobs. "I worked as Tsunade-sama's assistant for the majority of my young adulthood. Once she was named Hokage I continued helping her with her paperwork--so much of her paperwork. I also tutored a few talented rising medical-nin in my free time. Now with Uzumaki-sama, I check up on him from time to time, but he's far more responsible than the Godaime. I end up spending my days casually as an aging jounin, working whatever missions I'm needed on."
The kunoichi sighed with an extended bottom lip, aiming her exasperation upwards and semi-successfully blowing her bangs out of her eyes. She raised an eyebrow and looked intently into the other's handsome stoic face, trying to match his same intensity. "At least it gives me more time to spend with you, Kakashi." She tried to muster a seductive wink at her friend, shaking off her nerves through brute mental force. Her cheeks pinked as the distinct warmth flowed towards her cheeks, but it went no further. Would this be enough to snare him in? Too soon? Too late? His stony exterior must have cracked a bit.
Kakashi was just so damn hard to read.
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Post by kakashihatake on Aug 7, 2014 5:26:22 GMT
While Kakashi knew they were supposed to act as total strangers, Shizune's comment caught him off guard. He gave her a genuine smile, rubbing the back of his head as he said, "Please, Shizune, you flatter me. The credit shouldn't be laid on me. Jiraiya-san had much more to do with Naruto's success than I did." It was the truth. In all honesty, he had abandoned Naruto during the chuunin exams to teach Sasuke chidori and look at how well that turned out. He should have known better but c'est la vie.
"Ah, I knew I had seen you before. What an honor, to be the Hokage's assistant for so long. She must trust you very much." He took a sip of his green tea before continuing. "You must know my former student, Sakura-san then. Did you have a hand in training her as well?" He asked. So far, Shizune was doing very well. She hadn't dragged on about her life, or told a sob story. Simple was always the best way to go on the first date. It was also fun hearing Shizune talk about herself. She didn't really seem like a braggart, more humble really, and it was nice to see her focus more on herself than others. He figured that being a medicnin just made her the way she was.
The next thing she said had him choking on his tea though, especially with the expression and wink she gave him. That was very cute. He had to stop himself from breaking character and laughing. It was funny to see her act this way. Never had he thought he would be privilege to this. The only indication that he had enjoyed her statement was a grin cracking at the corner of his lips. "I'm glad that you would choose to spend your free time with me, Shizune. I feel very privileged." He answered with another charming smile. "Especially when you smile at me like that. You're very endearing when you blush. How could I say no to such a face?" He was trying to see how she would react, laying on some thick charm. He was tempted to reach over the table and push her hair behind her ear to up the ante, but it was too soon.
Damn. He had not expected Shizune to try and flirt so soon.
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Post by shizune on Aug 8, 2014 1:03:02 GMT
"Yes, though it was more of a finger if anything; Tsunade-sama handled Sakura-san's training more personally and it shows. Her abilities have even surpassed my own." She thought about the hand Kakashi had been dealt team-wise, and she was more impressed with him than ever. His influence on them was evident and it was something to be proud of to see how exceptional the three had become. He was surprisingly modest which only made him more attractive. How he didn't have a different lucky lady each night was beyond Shizune, though she didn't know that for sure. A little prodding could reveal an answer.
That grin. Success. Her seduction channels were depleted after that bit of flirting and she could feel her act slipping. Kakashi's response pushed all hope of retaining it overboard. Shizune was rarely complimented on her appearance, keeping her clueless on how people normally react. She fanned her face for a moment, avoiding eye contact with her date in a final effort to maintain her cool. Deep breath--in...then out--Kakashi was just one man, calm down.
Maybe if this particular man wasn't an Adonis.
"Stay on my good side and you'll see that smile more often." What was she doing, scolding a child? "Er, I mean..." Shizune could tell he was waiting expectantly for her to complete her thought. He must think I'm a blabbering idiot. Her face was steadily increasing in temperature; pretty soon she'd melt. "Damn it all, why are you so attractive, Kakashi?" The clueless jounin shut her eyes tightly, her words repeating like a broken record in her ears. She eventually peaked out of the corner of her eye, still refusing to face the other. He'll walk out any second now.
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Post by kakashihatake on Aug 8, 2014 5:26:04 GMT
The reason Kakashi didn't go out with a different lady every night was a simple answer; he was lazy. That and it was easier to have a few dependable lays than to continue to date. It really was a wonder that he hadn't settled down yet. Another simple answer; he was accustomed to a certain life style. He could never be with, or marry, a person who would make him give up his precious Icha Icha and porn collection. He had rebuilt most of the collection he had lost before the Pain invasion and to be asked to throw it all away would kill him. He would rather not make that decision.
Watching Shizune fan herself only made his grin grow. She was a very amusing person, and he was genuinely confused why no one had taken Shizune out on a real date. Speaking of...who was Shizune truly interested in? Surely, it wasn't him or she wouldn't have agreed to going on this practice date with him. He would make sure to pester her after they had dropped the act.
Then, came her downfall. He watched as the woman who had seemed to be full of flirtation melted into a disaster. Her face turned so red that he thought he could see steam come out of her ears. But oh. That question. He let out a hearty laugh, unsure whether or not it she had asked it in character or not. He wanted so badly to break the illusion but couldn't bring himself too. Especially not after the waiter had decided to bring them their food.
The food was set down, giving poor Shizune a few more awkward moments of silence. "Shizune, please, I'm just a human being like anyone else! No need to inflate my ego." He winked at her. Probably not a good move, otherwise she was going to be a puddle under the table. "Thank you for the compliment though. You're quite the looker yourself." He chuckled as he began to grill his food.
He would make sure to tease her later about calling him attractive.
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Post by shizune on Aug 9, 2014 20:38:12 GMT
Shizune had never been one for dating. Her years on the road with Tsunade lent themselves to quick flings, if anything at all. They were rather innocent escapades with men found primarily at the slots--long walks in the towns while her mentor lost herself in her gambling stints. Nothing was considered formal, nor did it ever get serious. It was safe to say she'd never been on a real date before, and the few times she'd been asked out she would always politely decline. If she had to stay single for the rest of her life in order to avoid dating, she wouldn't mind it very much. What was occurring between the two friends was tolerable in her mind; it was for a purpose.
She didn't mind being single, but that doesn't mean she wouldn't mind being taken, either.
Kakashi claimed to be like everyone else, but it was hard to accept at face value. "Oh, even you must realize that's not entirely true." She poked at one of the layers of marinated beef lining her plate as she said so. He had begun to cook his own food and as it sizzled she wondered which was hotter: the meat or her complexion. "Thank you, that's too kind. I know I'm pretty plain...I like to think I can stand out if I really try." She didn't believe this to be true, but laughed lightly to herself anyway. She'd already lost count of how many times she was mistaken for Anko.
Her heart skipped a beat at the wink, but the deeper they got into this practice date, the more it felt just like that--practice. The stakes weren't there. She was a kunoichi, not an actor, and it became harder to keep up this charade with every awkward minute that passed. Kakashi was trying his best and she wasn't going to give up just yet. Of all the men in Konoha who Shizune could have gone on a practice date with, he was by far the best. A lot of her faith in him was fueled by his relentless charm, but so far she felt something change in herself--confidence, maybe? Relaxation, even. Sure, the two jounin were previously acquainted, and it wasn't as though she was interested in a complete stranger.
She sipped her tea, dabbing the corners of her lips while thinking over her next move. Waiting for her cheeks to sufficiently dull to a subtle rose, she leaned towards Kakashi. His features were even more striking up close, her breath hitching before she whispered, "Am I doing ok?"
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Post by kakashihatake on Aug 11, 2014 14:40:57 GMT
"It is very true." He answered as he tended to the meat on the grill. "It wouldn't be healthy to believe other wise. I might have a huge ego if I really believed I was a step above everyone else, hm?" Funny coming from him, considering how much he enjoyed to have his ego stroked. Kakashi did understand that he was different from other people; he was good-looking, charming when he wanted to be, and talented in his profession. He preferred to be humble about it, and to be treated as a normal person. There was no reason for him to act like a jerk about his very fortunate situation.
"Give yourself more credit, Shizune. You're not plain at all. You were the Hokage's assistant for many years, and you're very talented in your field, aren't you?" His eyes were focused down on the grill as he flipped the meat. Truly, Shizune was an interesting person. She had a vast wealth of medical knowledge that Kakashi would never be able to learn, and she had taken care of their somewhat unruly Hokage when she was drunk. That was a feat in itself...especially when it came to hiding the sake from Tsunade.
Looking up from the grill, he noticed that her red complexion had faded and she seemed to be more relaxed. That was good. He knew he should take it easy for the rest of the night...that was until he threw his curveball at her later. The thought made him grin to himself.
His attention was brought back to the mednin in front of him, as she leaned forward, asking for reassurance. If she was breaking character for the moment, he didn't mind. It would probably make her feel better if he assuaged her concerns. "You're doing just fine so far. Be yourself. You want your date to be interested in the real you, right?" He gave her a genuine smile.
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Post by shizune on Aug 12, 2014 0:37:17 GMT
Shizune thought over his words, letting it settle in her mind. It sounded so obvious to be yourself when you're on a date, especially with a stranger, and it wasn't like she was getting any younger. There was no point in trying to be someone or something she wasn't for the sake of someone else. "Yes! Right," she smiled back at Kakashi. All that was left to work on was being less flustered.
"Oh, yes, no matter how circumstantial my time with Tsunade may have been, I take great pride in it." She trailed off, biting her lip at the thought of what he would have said given the right context. Like he said, Shizune needed to be herself. Spending their dinner degrading herself wouldn't accurately convey who she really was and she'd be damned if it kept him interested. Her nose wrinkled in thought: what was both herself and interesting?
Would she ever get Tonton out of her mind?
"How about hobbies? Any particular interests you have that don't involve work?" Shizune, like the majority of those acquainted with Kakashi, were well aware of his love for Icha Icha, but that couldn't be it, could it? Even she was guilty of indulging in the more or less vulgar tales about one particular Sannin's romantic ventures, but it wasn't the same thing as knitting or (eating?) gardening. She took a bite of one of the cuts of meat on her plate, giving him time to think as she caved in to the flavors of her meal.
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Post by kakashihatake on Aug 13, 2014 1:33:42 GMT
It was nice to see Shizune smile without any anxiety. Why didn't she smile like that when they were in character? A lot of her anxiety came from herself, and he wondered how much useless worrying she was doing. Maybe it was just her lack of experience in the dating field that made her so nervous. He would have to ask her later. Now was not a good time to do so. He took a sip of his green tea and continued to grill the meat.
It was back to being in character, "As you should. It's a high honor; I'm sure there are a vast amount of other mednins out there who are jealous of your experience." There had to be mednins who would give an arm and a leg to study with Tsunade; Shizune had merely been fortunate to be taken under her wing. Right time, right place, he supposed. Also didn't hurt that she was Dan Kato's niece.
He took a bite of his cooked beef, and had to force himself to swallow it, shocked by her bold question. He had not expected Shizune to throw him the curveball. The real question was whether or not he was going to throw it way into left-field for her. He had to drink some of his tea before he could answer, still choking on the piece of food he'd already swallowed. "I enjoy walking. Is that considered a hobby?" He chuckled. "I do have a specific hobby, but you have to go out with me again before I tell you about it." His eyes glinted mischievously. Obviously Shizune knew what it was, but he wasn't so ready to throw her off just yet.
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