Linkage Of The AWESOME!

Just when I thought that I had read every single Sakura/Kakashi fic on the interweb.... (I've hit 'previous' so many times on kakasaku that it's just giving me dates) I find these:

The Apartment

"When Kakashi first visits her apartment it is one of these nights, and he doesn't stay long - simply warns her to lock her windows and doors. Two weeks later he breaks into her apartment and tells her exactly how easy it is to do so.

She bans him from ever visiting again and ignores him for three days before he comes over with a slightly guilty look and Naruto behind him, the bearer of a huge grin and a bottle of cheap sake."

This fic is fabulous and quiet, if that makes sense. The romance is delightfully gradual, and feels deliciously in character.

Cold Comfort

"When she finally pulls back, he keeps his face flat, discouraging. “We all have our own ways of grieving,” he says in a cool voice. “Some are better than others.”

She doesn’t rear back in hurt like he expects. Her pale mouth turns up in a sad little smile. “Probably, that’s true,” she says.

She kisses him again."

This fic is deliciously atmospheric - the darkness is just palable, and Sakura and Kakashi are delightfully hurt. Also, this fic is amazingly hot. To the point that I don't want to say more, so you can read it for yourself. Let me just say - the boots. I mean - the boots.

And now, some bonus Sakura/Sasuke:

Inside Look

I couldn't pick a section to quote. Just trust me on the hilarity. Okay, I'll give you a hint: Sasuke's social mores meet Tsunade's awesome.

And on the subject of Tsunade being awesome:

Tsunade kicking ass to a song that I love. Also, the implications of the song + Orochimaru and his tongue = win.

Now, this video isn't quite as good, especially with the crappy quality, but I love the acoustic version of this song, and Sakura beating up Naruto never gets old.

Also, all those hot, steamy kunoichi in fluffy white towels? I need that for a wallpaper.

And now, a Kabuto vid, also to a great song:

Props to enderxenocide for finding this. And also introducing me to this song:

Which is totally a Jiraiya/Tsunade song in my head. As is this one:

Also, some kind soul linked me to this:

Aang--"Me"

Which pretty lol-tastically sums up my feelings on Aang and Katara. Also, Avatar/Beauty & the Beast? Be still my heart.