First of all, a very big SORRY that it took me a long time. I hope you like this chapter too. So: HAVE PLEASURE READING

Chapter 2 The Feast and Confessions

It has been 10 minutes by the time Sakura got home. In the hallway she meets her big brother. "Hello Sakura. Tell me, why are you in such a hurry?" is the greeting from the young man. "Quite simply, brother. I have to get ready for the party", is the answer of the 18-year-old. "But the party doesn't start until 6.30pm. You don't have to hurry," he tells her. "I know, but I'll meet someone at the old bridge beforehand and I'll go to the festival with them," explains Kunoichi. "Aha ... And will you tell your dear brother who will accompany you there, Sakura?" He asks. "Hmm ... No!" Is her cheeky answer and goes up the stairs. ~ I'll get it out, sis ~ are his thoughts and disappear into the kitchen. Once at the top, Sakura goes to her room and goes to her closet. This one is made of, how else should you expect it, cherry tree. The room generally looks normal and plain. There's an old photo on her bedside table. There are three people on it: on the left a dark-haired boy who prefers to stab the photographer; on the right a blond boy who wants to declare war on dark-haired people; behind them is a young, silver-haired man with a mask who is smiling at the camera and in front of the three is a pink-haired girl who is smiling at the camera.
Sakura opens her closet and rummages around in it. After a quarter of an hour she found a blue kimono with cherry blossoms and the matching underwear. The 18-year-old takes the item of clothing and walks towards the bathroom. Sakura neatly places the kimono on the washing machine. The Kunoichi approaches the tub and lets in warm water.She undresses and gets into the tub. A pleasant sigh slips from her lips. ~ How did it feel when we kissed? It felt so good ... Could it be that I fell in love with Hayate? He's really cute ~ thinks Sakura and doesn't notice that she is running her fingers over her lips. Sakura's gaze wanders around the room and stops at the clock. "It's 4:50 p.m. I should get out of the tub slowly," she says to herself and gets out of the tub. The young woman takes a towel and dries herself off. She gets dressed and picks up her hair. Then the 18-year-old goes down the stairs. When she arrives in the kitchen, the pink-haired woman sees her brother. "What are you doing there, Toushin?" she asks him. The brown-haired man turns to her and is speechless. "S-Sakura? B-Is that you?" He stutters. "Of course I am! Who else?" She asks him. "You look beautiful, Sakura," Toushin replies. "Thanks for the compliment, little brother. I'm going to go, Toushin," says the young woman and goes outside. After ten minutes of walking, Sakura sees Lee. ~ Oh no !! Hopefully he hasn't noticed me yet! ~ hopes the pink-haired woman in her mind. But to their disadvantage, he has already noticed them. "Sakura, you look beautiful, do you want to go to the party with me?", Says the black-haired man. "Thanks for the compliment, Lee. Unfortunately (!) I have to answer your question in the negative, as I am already going with someone else," replies Kunoichi. "A shame. Can I stay with you until your company comes, Sakura?" "Thanks for the offer, but I'll meet him at the old bridge. See you later, Lee," says the young woman and continues on her way away. Her gaze slides to her watch. "Hm ... It's 5:10 pm. I need at least another fifteen minutes ..." she mumbles to herself.

+++ At Hayate +++

Hayate got home in fifteen minutes and walks straight ahead from the hallway into the bathroom.He takes two towels out of the closet and puts them on the lid of the laundry tub. While he undresses, the 23-year-old hangs in his thoughts. ~ Sakura ... I can't get your name out of my head ... I had this warm feeling once before and that was during the Chunin selection test. At that time she competed against Inoichi's (Inoichi is Ino's father) daughter. The fight ended in a draw ... ~ are his thoughts. He stands in the shower and turns on the faucet. The water runs down on his muscular body (you could picture it, but don't blame me if you pass out). "The cold water is good for you ..." he mumbles happily. After showering for twenty minutes, Hayate turns off the tap and fishes one of the towels. He dries himself off and gets out of the shower cubicle. Then he wraps the second towel around his waist and puts away his ninja clothes. Hayate goes out of the bathroom and goes up the stairs. The brown-haired man goes into his room and walks towards the closet. His room is simple, but very nicely designed. The young man searches the closet for a matching kimono. Which he finds even after ten minutes of searching. He turns his gaze to the clock hanging over the door. "It's already 4:45 pm? I have to hurry," he says to himself. Hayate gets dressed and storms down the stairs. Once in the hallway, he opens the door and goes out. "Hey, Hayate!" Someone calls out. "Kakashi? What are you doing here?" Asks the Gekkou. "I was just in the area, Hayate," says the silver-haired Jounin. "Aha ... And what do you want?", It comes only from Hayate. "You know that we meet with the other teams at the big square. That's why I wanted to ask you if Genma and I can join you. Of course at different time intervals." "And why? It sounds like you would want to flee from someone."(I think most of you will already guess who is meant, because there are 2 of them)" Escape? Yes, that really fits and you can guess who it is three times. Already in the front it is NOT Tsunade, from which we run away. "" Hmm ... there aren't many people you want to run away from. " "Exactly. There is only one of us Jounin who is wearing a green romper suit that is too big, although ... the second one is already on the way ... "" As far as I am, but I have to let Sakura know, not that they are surprised is why you two come to us, "says Hayate." So it's a deal. I'll tell him about when to come. See you later, Hayate, "says the hatake and disappears in a cloud of smoke. ~ That won't work with togetherness ... Wait a minute! How do I get to be togetherness? Kakashi was right. She really turned my head ... ~ the brown-haired man ponders. "Hm ... What time is it actually? "he asks himself, looking at his watch." Damn it! It's already 5:25 p.m. I have to hurry! "And with these words Hayate runs to the bridge. After a fifteen minute sprint he is at his destination. There he sees Sakura, who is leaning on the railing and waiting." I hope you didn't have to wait too long ", the Jounin calls to her. Sakura turns to him and replies: "I only waited fifteen minutes. "" Sorry, but I was held up, Sakura. "" You're not the only one, Sensei. " "How do you mean? " "Very easily. Lee somehow tuned me in and chewed my ear for almost 15-30 minutes. Then I managed to shake it off. And with you? "" For me it was Kakashi. Since we're on the subject, I have something important to tell you. " "And what would that be? ", she asks him." Kakashi and Genma will join us during the festival because, how should I put it, they are "on the run" from Gai. Both will come at different intervals, "explains the 23-year-old pink-haired woman.~ Great !! You already have a date with a really cute guy and that ...! Wait a moment! How did I get on a date? Never mind ... ~ thinks the young woman. "Are we going, Sakura?", The brown-haired man gets her out of her thoughts. "Hm? Yes," she replies with a smile and he blushes slightly. Together and without realizing it, they walk hand-in-hand towards the large fairground. On the way they meet some people they only know briefly, such as the owner of Ichiraku. Fifteen minutes later, the two Jounin arrived at the square. There are many stands and snack bars, even a platform on which the Hokage stands, and balloons and lanterns hang from the masts. "For the first time, thank you very much that you have come in large numbers and kudos to everyone who is responsible for making it so beautiful. I hereby declare that the cherry blossom festival has opened and everyone has fun !!", says Tsunade . Everyone is cheering and some are having fun at the stands. "Hey, you two!" A familiar voice calls out to both of them. "Kakashi? What are you doing here?" Asks Hayate. "Already forgotten? Before the tree frog on two legs robs me of the last nerve, I'll come with you first. Don't worry, I won't stay too long," is the silver-haired man's answer. The other two look at each other and nod to show that they agree. The three of them go through the festival until after half an hour the next comes: Genma, but not alone but with someone on his heels, whom Kakashi previously called "tree frog" when talking to Hayate, namely Gai. "Come on, Genma! At least a sip!" Calls Gai, who is holding a bottle of sake, after the Shiranui. "Forget it !!", he calls back and almost runs into Sakura, Hayate and Kakashi, the latter was able to jump to the side while Hayate does a dive with Sakura and turns so that Sakura is in his arms.~ What's the matter with them? ~ the two ask themselves and watch them go. Kakashi looks at the two on the floor and grins under his mask. ~ The two probably didn't notice that they were arm-in-arm. But ask me why Gai Genma ran after him with a bottle of sake ... ~ thinks the silver-haired man. "I'll go and save Genma. Otherwise I'll be blamed and I can do without them. See you," says Kakashi and disappears in a cloud of smoke. "And now?", The two ask each other, looking into each other's eyes. The blush immediately shoots into Sakura and Hayate's face when they notice that the 18-year-old is in his arms, they turn their faces away. "K-ko-could you get off me, Sakura?" The 23-year-old asks her, stuttering. "Y-yes," she says, embarrassed, and gets up. Due to the lack of weight, Hayate can also stand up. ~ To be honest, I would hug her again and hug her ... ~ are his thoughts and he sighs softly. "Are you hungry?" He