Requested by Ennia1234 (sorry if it's not like what you wanted)

     A week before the anniversary.

     You hissed as the peroxide touched the wound on your stomach. 

     "You were reckless, (Y/n)." you glowered at the head of silver hair that was hunched over your bruised and bloody form, medical supplies in hand.

     "I wasn't reckless, Kabuto. My team was in shambles and we were outnumbered. I did the best I could with what I had and the mission was a success and everyone is okay." even though his mask, you could see his frown. 

     "But at what cost? You should've waited for back up!" I rolled my eyes. "Lord Orochimaru was proud, everyone is fine. These injuries are nothing. I'm a shinobi and so are you. You know the cost and this can barely be considered a cost." he shook his head, frustrated, as he wrapped your bandages. "I get worried, okay? I know you, and I'm scared of the day you finally go too far and do something stupid-" you shot up, no longer being able to tolerate his attitude.

     "Do you doubt my abilities that much? Even though I graduated from the academy, passed the Chunin exams, and got my Jonin promotion the same as you?!" Kabuto crossed his arms.

     "Well, I'm having to stitch you up, right?" you swatted his hand away from the cut on your shoulder. "That's enough! I don't have to take this! I've earned my place here, no matter what you say! The number of times I've patched you up and never complained and this is how you treat me?" your words lowered to a whisper hurt shining through your tone.

    "That's different! I can handle it!"

     Your eyes widened at the words. "Seriously? So what? You're calling me weak now?"

     "That's not what I said, (Y/n)." you chuckled, still in disbelief that you were even having this conversation. 

     "You didn't have to. It's pretty clear. I think it's time you leave." and the silver-haired man did just that, without another word or even a glance in your direction. With tears slowly making their way down your cheeks, you addressed all your minor injuries, trying not to think of Kabuto. You were quick to finish your mission not just because you wanted to make the snake Sannin, but so that you could spend more time with your significant other so that you could celebrate your anniversary with him.

-×-

     Two days before your anniversary.

     Much to your delight, Kabuto had agreed to go walking in the park with you. He had been away on a mission for a month and had gotten back a few days ago. You had missed him greatly and you were ecstatic to finally have him back.

     "What did you do while I was away?" you looked up at Kabuto as you walked, smiling knowing how he cherishes that adorable smile of yours so dearly.

     "A lot of training, really... Not much else besides that. I missed you a lot." he threw an arm around your shoulder, a small smile on his face. "I missed you too, (Y/n). I'm glad to be back."

     You passed a few kids who were playing a game of tag and around the area, laughing all the way. Your smile grew at the sight, leaning your head onto your boyfriend's shoulder.

     "Kabuto?" he looked down at you letting you know he was listening. "How come you didn't want to go to the library? Not that I'm complaining, it's just unusual."

     He chuckled, steering you around the rambunctious children as they ran by. "I've been gone for a while, I figure it'd be nice to walk around a little bit. Don't get used to it though, this is special." you giggled, not surprised in the least.

     "At least some things don't change." he raised an eyebrow. 

     "Oh? What things?"

     You smirked. "You're still as determined as can be!" he dramatically rolled his eyes before letting a smug expression settle on his face behind his circular harry potter style glasses.

     "And you're still abnormally short!" Kabuto snickered. You rolled your eyes, punching him in the shoulder. You were about to reply when there was a plume of smoke. Kabuto was no longer in sight.

     You felt your mind blank for a second. A shadow clone. Your own boyfriend had rather send a clone than actually see you after a month of being apart. You felt an ache in your chest as you angrily wiped the tears from your eyes. Had he really not missed you at all?

-×-

     The night of the anniversary.

     It had been a long day and you had been having a rough day at that and it was made worse when you got home and Kabuto still wasn't home, maybe normally it wouldn't bother you very much but today he was supposed to be home before you because it was your guys' one year anniversary. After the day you had, you were hoping to be able to come home to him and talk about your day, coming home and not seeing him only irritated you further, imagining something exciting to happen on your anniversary.

     You sat in the living room waiting for him to return home only growing more and more upset by the minute, you had your arms crossed when he did come home and step through the door, he could already tell that you were upset.

     "What's wrong?" he asked hesitating when he stepped in the room with you.

     "What do you think? You were supposed to be home!" you complained as you turned to look at him, venom laced in your tone.

     "I know I'm sorry." He said apologizing, he never saw this side of you before, and this was scaring him a bit.

     "That doesn't make it better." You argued, "Don't you love me?" you questioned feeling yourself tear up a little but still you held your ground.

     Your boyfriend gave you a sympathetic look but didn't say anything but instead, he moved closer to you, though you tried to turn away from him from he grabbed your arm and pulled you towards him before wrapping his arms around you in a tight embrace, you didn't know what to say and just stayed silent for a few moments while you were in his arms.

     "You know I love you." he said in a loving voice, "More than anything," he assured before gently kissing your forehead and running his fingers through your hair.

     "Happy anniversary, Love."

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