Beyond The Mask
Chapter 1
"I Iruka Umino take you Kakashi Hatake to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse for richer or for poorer in sickness and in health until death do us part." Iruka repeated after the priest, smiling as he looked into Kakashi's unmasked face, as the priest turns to Kakashi and asks Kakashi to repeat after him.
"I Kakashi Hatake take you to be my lawfully wedded husband to have and to hold from this day forward for better or worse for richer or for poorer in sickness and in health until death do us part." He repeated his eyes on Iruka.
"I now pronounce you man and husband, you may now kiss the groom." The priest said. Kakashi smiled and raised his hands and cupped Iruka's cheeks his thumbs gently stroking the skin as Kakashi lowered his mouth to Iruka's.
Naruto cheered as he watched the wedding ceremony come to it's end, the reception about to begin. Laying his head on Sasuke's shoulder he couldn't stop the sigh.
"Tired?" Sasuke asked.
"Beyond belief" Naruto replied "but we still haven't gotten through the reception yet."
"I have every intention of getting my dance with you, so don't get too tired." Sasuke replied "since technically this is our first actual date."
"Don't expect me to put out." Naruto stated though if Sasuke really wanted it Naruto wouldn't say no. After all Naruto was addicted to the pleasure that Sasuke could give him.
"You and I both know you would." Sasuke said in Naruto's ear. "but since it's Iruka's and Kakashi's wedding I'll behave."
"What are you two plotting over here?" Itachi asked walking over to the two boys who were quietly talking. "I hope your not planning on getting some action." Naruto shot him a dirty look.
"I've been walked in on enough lately." He told the older Uchiha. "I was just telling Sasuke that I don't put out on the first date."
"No, you put out before you even have a date." Itachi said smirking at the couple. Sasuke glared at his brother.
"If you want a broken face, keep talking." he growled. Itachi shook his head and laughed, he loved getting his little brother riled up.
"Little demon is showing his fangs." Itachi taunted, knowing it would only irritate Sasuke more.
"Your about to feel this demon's bite." Sasuke snapped, annoyed.
"I can just feel the brotherly love." Naruto commented "and it's killing me." Sasuke bent forward and bit Naruto's neck hard enough for Naruto to yelp.
"Knock it off." Naruto hissed feeling Sasuke running his tongue over the bite mark.
"That's what you get for taking my brother's side." Sasuke said smugly. Naruto rolled his eyes and pulled away.
"I'm going to go congratulate Iruka and Kakashi." Naruto told the brothers. "you two stay here and fight." Naruto wandered off in search of his adoptive father and his new father. He loved Sasuke but listening to Sasuke and Itachi bicker drove him nuts.
Naruto found Iruka and Kakashi standing out of the way, watching people as they lurked about socializing and having a good time. They both looked good in their black and white tuxes, Iruka's hair still pulled back in the normal ponytail, while for once Kakashi's seemed to be a little better of than usual, at least it wasn't pink anymore.
"I thought you two would have found a bedroom by now." Naruto commented as he joined the couple, laughing at Iruka's red face.
"We're not like you and Sasuke, we don't go at it like animals just anywhere." Kakashi replied "we don't like getting walked in on." Naruto shrugged.
"I think Sasuke likes it because he's a pervert. He really doesn't care who watches."
"Yes, well some things are better left in private." Iruka replied.
"It would have been private if you hadn't walked in." Naruto remarked "I can't help it if you don't know how to knock."
"Smart ass." Iruka muttered and Naruto gave him a cheeky grin, his blue eyes alight with joy. Naruto turned, his eyes wandering over the crowed until he found a broody looking Sasuke scowling at his brother.
"You best go save Sasuke from Itachi." Iruka suggested.
"Whose going to save me?" Naruto wondered "they are driving me nuts."
"Welcome to being in a relationship." Kakashi said. "now go let your date know that you haven't abandoned him."
"He knows that I wouldn't do that to him." Naruto said "but I suppose you do want to get in your first dance."
"Go be good." Iruka said swatting Naruto's shouldn't "and don't disappear with Sasuke. We don't want any guests to walk in on you two."
"You're not going to let me forget that are you?" Naruto wondered as he started to cross the wooden dance floor. As far as locations for weddings went, Naruto thought the country club was a perfect choice with its simple elegance. Naruto especially liked how the white Christmas lights were strung up around the dance floor casting a beautiful glow on the wooden floor. Naruto wandered over to where Sasuke had sat down at a table, a good distance, Naruto noticed, amused, away from his brother. Naruto plopped down in the chair beside Sasuke while watching as Iruka and Kakashi took to the dance floor for their first dance.
"One day that's going to be us." Sasuke said watching the serene expression on Naruto's face.
"You mean that?" Naruto asked turning to look at Sasuke.
"Of course I do." Sasuke said "I won't ever lie to you." Naruto gave Sasuke a tender smile and reached out and grabbed Sasuke's hand locking their fingers together.
"I don't think this wedding could have been more perfect." Naruto said. "I love that people are so accepting of them as a couple. Especially since they are both in careers that work with children."
"Yes, well anyone who can't accept them for being who they are can fuck off." Sasuke replied "Everyone deserves to be happy."
"Yes, but not everyone thinks that way. Look at how much hate we had to face to get where we are now." Naruto pointed out.
"Only because they like to make everyone as miserable as they feel." Sasuke said "and like I said they can fuck off if they don't like our relationship. Because we are much happier together than apart."
They sat in silence for the next few minutes watching Kakashi and Iruka dancing. Once the wedded couple left the floor, Sasuke stood and pulled Naruto to his feet as he went before pulling him towards the dance floor.
Naruto sighed, as he rested his hands on Sasuke's shoulders, and Sasuke's hands went around Naruto's waste holding Naruto close to him. Naruto lay his head on Sasuke's chest listening to Sasuke's heart as they danced in slow circles around the floor.
"I couldn't be happier." Naruto murmured "but I can't help but wonder when and if something bad is going to happen."
"Don't waste your time worrying." Sasuke said "because I will fight the devil to keep you happy." Naruto smiled and snuggled against Sasuke's chest enjoying the feel of Sasuke's arms around him.
"As far as first dates go this is pretty awesome." Naruto and Sasuke smiled and pressed his lips to the top of Naruto's head.
When the dance was over, Naruto and Sasuke headed to Sasuke's car. It was nearly midnight and they were beyond tired. They had spent the early morning hours getting the decorations sat up but by now they both ready for bed.
"Did Itachi and Kurama leave already?" Naruto asked climbing into Sasuke's car.
"I don't think so." Sasuke said, climbing into the drivers seat. "Kurama was flirting with some chick and Itachi was talking to Kakashi." Sasuke replied as he pulled out of the parking lot. Since Iruka and Kakashi would be leaving from the wedding to their honeymoon, Naruto was staying with Itachi and Sasuke.
"How are they not dead on their feet?" Naruto wondered "I'm exhausted."
"Too tired for other activities?" Sasuke asked and Naruto rolled his eyes.
"Your brother would kill us." Naruto reminded him "Iruka made Itachi promise that we wouldn't be alone too much."
"You don't have to worry, I think I'm too tired to get it up." Sasuke admitted and Naruto chuckled as they pulled into the drive of Sasuke's home. Once in park, Sasuke and Naruto sat for a few minutes, enjoying the silence and the presence of the other.
"I can hear the bed calling my name." Naruto said as he opened the door and climbed out, following Sasuke into the house.
Upon entering the house, Naruto slipped out of his suit jacked and dropped it on the floor before wandering into the living room and dropping down onto the couch. He sighed in contentment, grateful for a few minutes rest for his weary bones. Naruto was almost asleep when Sasuke stumbled into the room, dressed only in his boxers.
"Scoot over." Sasuke mumbled and when Naruto turned onto his side, with his back pressed against the back of the couch Sasuke dropped onto the couch and Naruto turned and allowed half of himself to lay on top of Sasuke and the other half on the couch.
"Itachi can't complain about this." Sasuke said.
"Shut up and go to sleep." Naruto mumbled as he wrapped an arm around Sasuke's stomach and pressed his face into the side of Sasuke's neck. Content to just have his lover beside him as he rested.
This is a little short but the other chapters won't be! Thanks for reading and reviewing and I hope you enjoy! Liz
I will be updating Somebody Save Me and The lost Neko next
