AU: It's my first one shot, hope it's not written too badly.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.


Pre-dawn, most of the villagers were still asleep, those who are awake, mainly the shinobi; were those going for patrol duties or returning from it, except for one.

A lone figure made his way through the quiet streets, with only one destination and one purpose in his mind.

To meet his lover, the one and only.

Just like every other time, he had woke up early to prepare his lover's favourite food. He was sure it would be the perfect day for both of them.

He reached his destination. The ground was wet from the previous night thunderstorm. It helped to cool down the temperature. The air was refreshing, with a tint of wood smell coming from the forest surrounding the area. The fog hung thinly in the air. He stopped in front of a particular stone, with a shiny, smooth and flat surface, raised from the ground. He placed the food down. This was the place they had agreed to meet. A cool light breeze began to stir up.

He waited.

Fresh in his mind, He recalled a conversation they had in the past, vividly, as if it just happened yesterday.

"Kakashi, do you believe in meeting the lost one at the memorial?"

"Care to elaborate?"

"From what I heard, during the day, where the fog hung the air at pre-dawn, you get to see the love you lost when you are at the memorial. You have to wait for your lost love to call out your name and you will get to see each other again."

"..."

"So?"

"..."

"Kakashi, are you listening to what I'm saying?"

"Ma... I'm sorry. You were saying?"

"Kakashi!"

"Ha ha ha... Don't be mad. Of course I heard you."

"Hmph! Did you?"

"Un."

"So, do you believe?"

"Do you?"

"Maybe."

"Why?"

"It seem like a good place to meet."

"You really think so?"

"It may sound silly, but part of me hope that it is true. Even if it is only a short while, I want it to happen."

"'Ru, you know we are living in Konohagakure. We don't get fog as often as Kirigakure. If it's true, we would have seen many people crowding around it everyday."

"It's what you believe, isn't it? Will you promise, if you ever leave before me, we shall meet up again at pre-dawn?"

"No."

"Why?"

"It won't happen, that's why."

"That's not a reason!"

"Iruka, you are persistent. It won't happen because I certainly didn't want it to happen and will do my best to never let anything happen to me in missions. I will always come back to you. I want to be with you too much to ever want to leave you behind. You do realise you won't be able to get rid of me for the rest of your life the moment I allow you to step into mine. I'm going to tie you down till the day we grow old."

"I know, but as much as I love and understand where you are coming from, still we are shinobi, give me something to look forward to, even after we parted? That way, I will still be able to carry on even when you are gone... Please?"

"... I promise, for you only."

"It's a promise, Kashi."

Tracing the name fondly with the tip of his fingers, he whispered, "I've come to keep my promise..."

The wind continued to blow.

Above the wind, he heard.

"Kakashi."


AU: Well, hope you all did enjoy some way or another. Please don't kill me for what I have written. Review will be very much appreciated.