Disclaimer: I don't own anything or anyone of Naruto.

Cozy corner;

Something might not be totally accurate to the manga/anime. (And Kakashi won't be a total anti-social loony.)

This will result in some boyxboy action don't like, please leave.

Also maybe M-preg, I haven't decided.

This is drabble, so lengths for each chapter will very.

It's all or most will be in Iruka's POV, might have a few with Kakashi's.

Lastly, please enjoy (:


The Academy.

My job, my second home and my life. I don't really do much else. Either most of my time is teaching ninjas-in-the-making or stamping and clearing reports in the mission room.

So it would figure when my life changed it happened in my classroom. But who have thought, a simple bouquet of flowers would flip my life into total chaos, but it seems I'm getting ahead of myself. Please, allow me to explain;

It was a normal warm day in the village; the sun was peaking over the horizon as I woke up and fell into my morning routine. I slowly made my way to take a quick shower, after getting out and dressing, I started off with a light breakfast, rice and grilled fish. After washing dishes and slipping on my sandals, I headed off to the academy.

By the time I arrived, class would begin in less than thirty minutes. Quickly, I made my way down the vacant hallway and towards my classroom at the end of the hall. Unlocking the door I shuffled inside and made my way towards my desk. I stopped mid-step, smelling a sweet fragrance that seemed to mask the room. Sitting perched in a glass vase, on my desk, were yellow Chrysanthemum, Pansies, and yellow Tulips (1). I could only blink, my mind seemed to stop, who would bring me flowers? And more importantly why would they not give them to me face to face?

Sighing I made my way to the desk, and gazed and the flowers. The first thing I noticed way the arrangement wasn't the prettiest, and that the flowers didn't seem to go. Shuffling the vase to the corner of my desk, and sat down and began that days lesson plan.

The day continued on like normally, aside from all the questions about the flowers. As I watched the kids play at recess, my mind wandered who could possibly given me the flowers.


'Genma? No him and Raidou have been dating.' I let my head fall into his palm as I thought, 'Anko? No her and Gai or was it Ibiki? I don't remember. Oh I have no idea' I could only huff, and continue watching the kids.

As the children and I walked back into the classroom, everyone halted and all eyes flew to my desk. Girls sighed and giggled and boy looked at me with confused looks. Following most of the students stares, and saw large bouquet next to the other one. This one had large Orchids, and Sweetpea. I could only blink again and stare. The Orchids were a beautiful shade of orange and the Sweetpea were a soft shade of pink.

Softly smiling, I shuffled the kids into the room, and resumed the lessons. I could help but this that someone was actually kind enough to send me two bouquets in the same day.

At the end of the day, I shuffled home with the flowers in my arms. I couldn't help but blushes at all the stares and whistles. As I entered my apartment, I placed the flowers on the windowsill in the kitchen, above the sink; I stared out the slowly setting sun. With one last smile, I started dinner; obvious to what tomorrow has in store for me.


Well? I know probably kind of short, but updates are will be frequent (hopefully)

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