Mysterious Kunoichi (Part 1 of 2 in the MK Series)

Waking Up

I sighed and focused on his chest. "My sketches. I'll have to dig around, but, they're likely destroyed."

"I'm sorry, Y/n." He pulled me into him, hugging me close.

"Can we go to your place?" I mumbled into him.

"Sure. Do you want to grab some clothes?" I craned my neck to look up at him in curiosity. "That shirts a little big..."

"Kakashi brought me clothes."

I heard a snort and gave a giggle in response. Men. "I'll grab a change of clothes though. I'd like to shower if I can."

"Of course. You want some help?"

I pulled away and stepped over some of the debris, "I'll go slow. I'll be okay."

Once I made it into my room I grabbed my pack and stared putting a few days worth of clothes in it. I'd worry about this mess later. I grabbed a few scrolls I had things sealed in, including the sketch pad from my night with Kakashi. I made my way to my bathroom and grabbed a few essentials from there too.

"All set." I announced as I found Genma digging through my living room.

He pulled out a sketch pad that was mostly intact. He arched a brow, "Moving in?"

"Haha. Kurenai said I could stay with her apparently. I'll go to her place later. But, worst case, I'll stay at ANBU headquarters."

"That's where you've been."

I shrugged, "Yea. It just makes sense. How'd you find me anyway?"

"I went to the hospital after I heard what happened. Sakura said you were released. I wasn't sure where you'd go, but I came by here first."

"You didn't have to come see me."

"I wanted to. I wanted to make sure you were okay. Come on," he took my pack from me, "Let's go."

———————— Time Skip to Genma's

Genma put my bag on his couch and gestured for me to sit. I settled into a corner and pulled his blanket over me. His earthy scent covered it and I soaked it in. I wanted to trust him. Should I even tell him? Am I allowed to tell him?

"Are you hungry? Or do you want to shower first?" He came back holding a towel and wash rag.

"I'm starving, but I think I'll shower first. Is that okay?"

"Of course. Gives me time to run out and buy something. Is ramen okay? It's fastest I think."

"Perfect." I smiled as I took the towel and rag from him.

It felt a little strange being alone in his apartment like this. All my mind could do was question if he was sent to find me. Was he assigned to watch me. I would have to discuss my 'status' with Tsunade at some point. I'd wait a couple of days, let her think things over. Let me collect my thoughts.

As I dried off, I examined my body. I was black, blue, purple and yellow all over. No wonder my body hurt. The cut on my head was right at my hairline. The puncture on my left thigh was nasty looking and would scar. Another proud wound to wear.

I put my hair into a wet braid. I put on my bra and panties. I pulled on some sweatpants of my own and a tank top. I was comfy and wanted to keep it that way. I made my way back to his couch and snuggled into his blanket again.

The sound of a door opening had me bolting upright and I threw a kunai without question. "Shit!" Genma's voice registered in my head and watched him barely dodge the hit.