He could tell that she was slowly starting to relax around him, and even though he appeared to be happy too, his heart felt heavier as he heard her say those three words. That she loved him too. But he smiles at her, their lips meeting once more before he pulled back a bit. He tried not to move when he felt her arms around his neck, moving his own arms to her waist, clasping his fingers together to rest lightly against her back. Looking down into her eyes, he gives her a small smile, hiding the intent behind his gaze. Little did she know that he was planning on using a Genjutsu, but before he could actually cast the jutsu, he catches a movement in the corner of his eye.<br/><br/>Looking up, and over Hikari's shoulder, his eyebrows furrowed slightly as he saw who it was standing there, but not for long, moving closer, and raising a hand in greeting to them. "Mornin', Hikari...Kuro..." Kuronotsurugi didn't reply, instead quietly steps away from Hikari, pretty much glaring at Kakashi as he came right up to them, but at the same time hiding the hate in his eyes. He could tell that Kakashi was up to something, even if the guy didn't say it out loud, and it was obvious the other male was hiding this very fact from Hikari too.<br/><br/>Stepping back a little more, he glances at Hikari and gives a quick smile. "I'm going on ahead to see the Hokage. I'll see you in a bit." He pats her gently on the shoulder, before passing by Kakashi, and as he stepped next to the other, he glances from the corner of his eye, narrowing his eyes, but it was merely seconds that this happened, and as soon as it happened, Kuro had moved on, his back to the two standing there, waving slightly behind. What they couldn't see as he walked away was the dark look in his eyes, his hands curled into fists.<br/><br/>That guy was always butting in lately. And always when it seemed he was getting closer to Hikari. Was it true then? Was Kakashi REALLY following him? He had a feeling that was what was going on, but to actually have that going on? It was ridiculous. But ever since he was young he'd known...the village never actually trusted him. He'd always been followed around, tracked. Sighing, he crosses his arms over his chest, and before he knew it he was at the Hokage's mansion. Looking up at the building, he didn't realize how far he'd gotten. He'd been so caught up in his thoughts that his feet just carried him here on their own. Oh well.<br/><br/>Stepping inside, he walks down the hallway, staring straight ahead, ignoring the looks and glances he was getting from the people already there. A couple of Jonin that he sort of remembered to be teachers, as well as a couple of other Shinobi, varying in rank, including an Anbu. Reaching the door that led into the Hokage's office, he raises a hand and knocks on the door, hearing a voice call from inside saying he could enter. Doing so, he faces Tsunade, and her face showed that she was not over what had happened last night. But she said nothing, and neither did Shizune, who was standing to the side, glancing back and forth between them, almost as if waiting for something to happen between them.<br/><br/>"So, Hikari is not here yet it seems." Tsunade says, stating the obvious. Kuro stays quiet, as Tsunade rummages around with some scrolls on her desk, apparently looking for something. He stays silent, his arms resting gently on his chest, and though it was quiet in the office, the tension was almost palpable, heavy in the air. "Um, Kuro, did you...talk to Hikari last night?" Shizune finally spoke up, cautiously, carefully. He looks over at her, and she makes that 'eep' sound, almost flinching at the way he looked at her. "That's none of your business."<br/><br/>A sigh from the desk and Kuro looks to Tsunade, who had her hands flat on the top. She looked calm, for the most part, and she sighs again. "You know, you should start opening up a little more to people. Your hurting not only other people by closing off, but yourself too." "I'm going to stop you right there. Like I told Shizune...it's none of your business. I'm not causing trouble, and I'm not outright hurting anyone." "That's not..." Tsunade began to speak, but Kuro raises a hand, shutting her off. "I don't care. Lady<span style="font-style: italic">HOKAGE</span>...I'm but one Shinobi in this village and my personal matters are my own concern...mind your own damn business, alright?" "I..." Once again, she tries to speak, but he interrupts her, and he glared at her, his eyes narrowed, and she looked back at him, a saddened expression on her face. "I don't care. If you find me insubordinate, that do something about it. But until you do, I will continue living my life how I wish, whether you like it or not."<br/><br/>After, things were quiet, and Tsunade stays silent, staring down at the mess of papers scattered across the desktop. Kuro said no more, and Shizune still had that worried expression, before looking to the door, hearing someone coming down the hall. Tsunade then composes herself, taking a deep breath, before sitting up straight in her chair, forcing the worry from her eyes, and smiling a little. Kuro glances over his shoulder, waiting for the door to open, a blank expression on his own face.