Hikari didn't miss how he hesitated at the door before he came in. Her eyes lingered on him for a moment, wondering why but not daring to ask. She supposed it wasn't terribly surprising, but she wanted him to feel comfortable and at home. But they were still getting to know each other, so she guessed it was too much to hope for right now. Her expectations had been far exceeded at this point so she would be happy with whatever she got. As long as he didn't push her away or run, she would be happy.<br/><br/>She noted the faint smile on his lips when he looked at the pictures before she began going through everything. She smiled just a little as she moved around the kitchen getting things ready to make the hot pot. Once he agreed to cut up the meat and such she washed her hands and then began to wash and cut the vegetables. She cut them quickly and precisely, slicing, dicing, and otherwise preparing them. She thought Kuro did a good job cutting the meats and the mushrooms so you left him to it, letting him do it however he wanted.<br/><br/>She looked up at him when he asked about Kakashi, nodding in response. "Yeah, he is. I think he's on a mission, since his things are gone, but I didn't really get a chance to ask this morning before I left." She replied. She hoped Kakashi would be out, and that the small chance that he could come home while they were eating wouldn't be a deal breaker. Even if he did come, she didn't think he'd be too insistent about staying if she asked him to leave, so that was good.<br/><br/>She glanced his way as he watched her cut the vegetables. She tilted her head slightly before looking back at the vegetables, putting the leeks aside and moving on to the next one. "You can ask me questions... if you want. I don't mind." She spoke up seemingly randomly, giving him a sweet and reassuring smile. She thought he might want to but she couldn't say for sure. Either way, she wanted to talk to him and learn about him. Besides, she was fine answering questions. For whatever reason she was surprisingly comfortable answering questions for him and opening up where she normally would not. Maybe she should ask him questions? But like him, she didn't know if he'd want to answer personal questions and she didn't want him to feel uncomfortable.<br/><br/>She glanced back his way, wondering if he would ask anything or not. She finished the vegetables and put them in their places before she got everything else ready. Once it was all ready she turned her attention back to him. "Hey... ummm... do you think you might want to go to the festival next weekend?" She asked, a hint of pale pink forming on her cheeks as she fought not to fidget too much. "If you don't want to, that's fine. I know you probably don't like crowded places like that." She added quickly, looking away and rubbing the back of her neck. She didn't really like crowded places either, so she didn't generally go to those types of things. Not to mention she didn't usually have anyone to go with either. Every now and then Kakashi would talk her into it, but now that she thought about it, it had been years since she'd gone. She thought she might enjoy going with him. Maybe it could be fun for both of them. But if he didn't want to go, that was fine, too. They could always find something else to do where they didn't have to be around so many people.<br/><br/>Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk