Oh. Of course...

He had a point.

Sakura and the boys hadn't considered he had been actually doing something important related to his ninja duties. 

It made sense now and she felt stupid for nothing thinking of it earlier. She gave him two understanding nods as he then went on to say how he wouldn't be late for her unless it was for a good reason. Sakura had already set her menu down by now, having only glanced over it before she decided their conversation was worth her full attention. Kakashi went on to say that she was his legacy. Her face became more serious at that comment. No...she hadn't considered that either. His words held weight and she wondered if she'd be capable enough of carrying them with her as she grew. Sakura had fire in her, there was no doubt there but Kakashi was putting not just his time and energy into her, but also his trust and that was truly priceless. She didn't want to let him down.

The man also brought up how people had different ideas when it came to leaving a mark on the world. She thought of her old teammates and what they believed in. She then thought back to her need to make her own jutsu but also a need to heal people and use the knowledge she was gaining, for the greater good. The serious discussion was wrapping up as the man admitted she would be Tsunade's legacy as well but that he didn't mind sharing. This caused the girl to smile nervously. There was no excuse for her to fail at becoming a powerful kunnoichi, not when she had two terrific teachers backing her up and supporting her. It was an honor to be able to call both Kakashi Hatake and Lady Tsunade her mentors. She had been jealous of Naruto and even of Sasuke, at certain moments, but now she really had no more jealously or envy to hold on to.

[color=f6989d][b]"Oh,"[/b][/color] Her heart was actually racing a little. [color=f6989d][b]"I'm sure I'll have plenty of fond words regarding you."[/b][/color] She assured Kakashi with a small sweet laugh.

Just then a woman approached their table and Sakura found herself thinking back to what the menu had to offer. Meanwhile, the women kept talking and Sakura found herself only half-listening until she mentioned the way she and Kakashi were looking at each other. If Sakura had been eating or drinking, she would have certainly choked and died. Sakura looked from the waitress back to Kakashi, not sure if she heard correctly or not. What way were they looking at each other exactly? Before she could inquire further, the woman kept speaking rather quickly and by the time she was finished, Sakura's brain was still struggling to process such a misunderstanding. It appeared Kakashi was unsure of what to do as well. Sakura slowly looked back to the woman who seemed oddly excited about them being a couple.

75% off?

Dessert?

What...?

Her mind was still twitching in panic as well as embarrassment. Kakashi was her teacher. Did they look closer than that? Sakura was beyond baffled and felt her jaw starting to drop in befuddlement. Her lips pursed outwards in a stumped manner as the woman looked them, expecting her assumptions to have been valid and correct. [color=f6989d][b]"A-a...actually, we..."[/b][/color] Sakura started to stammer but the woman looked so happy. It was weird and Sakura knew it would be made worse if she tried to tell the woman the truth. As awkward as it felt, Sakura didn't have it in her to pop whatever bubbling fantasy the kind woman had created. [color=f6989d][b]"I um...well...we..."[/b][/color] Sakura looked to Kakashi and gave a pained shrug, thinking they didn't have a choice in the matter. What harm could it do, really? Sakura put on a smile and reached over for Kakashi's hand, in the process she almost slapped a napkin off the table. [color=f6989d][b]"To be honest, we uh just started dating a few weeks ago."[/b][/color] She lied, trying to think of something believable.

[color=f6989d][b]"This is new to us but...you know, when it's right, it's right..."[/b][/color] She said nervously and squeezed Kakashi's hand a little, trying to tell herself this was better than explaining that they were actually teacher and student and not at all romantically involved. She even doubted she was Kakashi's type, not that it mattered. [color=f6989d][b]"We'll just have the uh beef curry and jasmine rice please."[/b][/color] She then said quickly, wanting the lady to quickly be on her way. 

[color=f49ac2][b]"Of course, something a little hot for the two lovers."[/b][/color] The woman smiled and took their menus and then looked between the pair. [color=f49ac2][b]"And you two shouldn't be sitting across from each other."[/b][/color] She gasped and motioned for Sakura to get up. [color=f49ac2][b]"I know you two could get lost in each other's eyes but sitting next to each other is much cozier, go on."[/b][/color] She waved her hands at Sakura until she got up and slid in next to Kakashi. [color=f49ac2][b]"There, isn't that better? You two shouldn't be so nervous, I have a feeling you're both going to make each other happy for quite a while."[/b][/color] A man called her from the kitchen and she sighed and apologized before she left them alone finally. Before, Sakura had thought playing along wouldn't be a big deal but now she was beginning to reconsider. There was no way out though, so she hoped Kakashi wasn't too uncomfortable.

At least they had that in common at the moment.

Looking to him, she sighed and smiled a little, mostly at the situation they were in. [color=f6989d][b]"I think this is something we leave out of our report, if Lady Tsunade found out we were in love, we wouldn't be able to train together."[/b][/color] Sakura playfully pointed out.