Author Note: I don't own anything. I just love this pairing and decided to write something sweet.
Edit: I just fixed some minor errors.
Summary: Kakashi tries to be romantic.
Rated: T
Romance isn't Icha Icha Paradise
Kakashi had tried to stop staring. His book was firmly held open by one of his hands and his eyes refused to stay on the page. Kakashi inwardly groaned, his magical book was not enough to distract his wandering thoughts. Kakashi's eyes trailed down and he inwardly hissed at his lack of self-control. Get a hold of yourself, Kakashi. He forced his eyes back to his beloved book, but the smut did not interest him. Not when he is around. His inner voice told him. Kakashi let out a tired sigh and closed his book. He swiftly put it in his jonin vest and decided that he would try to listen to the conversation.
"Oh Kakashi! You should have seen my dear Lee! The poor boy was heartbroken! His heart had shattered at the news of his cherry blossom marrying another man! I then offered a quick spar and he refused! I had never seen my esteemed student this unyouthful." Gai had felt the tears start running down his cheeks as he expressed his inner turmoil.
Kakashi let out another tired sigh, "He will come to terms with it, eventually. He just needs time, Gai." Kakashi placed a comforting hand on Gai's shoulder. Kakashi then retracted his hand quickly as if touching Gai burned. Get a hold of yourself, Kakashi.
Gai had immediately brightened at his rival's comfort. He turned to the other man and grabbed his shoulders and slightly shook him. "You are correct as always! Time is what he needs, and time is what he will get! I should implement more training sessions and…"
"Gai, maybe he just needs time… by himself." Kakashi inwardly cringed at the upcoming cries.
Gai stepped away from Kakashi in shock. His face expressed a mix of hurt and betrayal.
"BY HIMSELF?! B-BUT TRAINING I-IT WILL HELP HEAL THE WOUNDS OF A SHATTERED HEART! TRAINING ALWAYS HELPS!"
"Gai…" Kakashi said as he tried to pull back Gai from his emotional tantrum.
"TRAINING IS WHAT KEEPS A NINJA ALIVE! TRAINING IS THE ESSENCE OF HARDWORK AND YOUTH! TRAINING IS…" Gai had stopped his yelling as he felt a gentle touch on his hand.
Kakashi felt a shock run through his body. He did it. He fucking did it. He didn't know what else to do. Gai was going completely insane and Kakashi was freaking out. He was already fighting with himself and adding Gai's craziness to the mix was not helping him, so he gave in and did it. He grabbed Gai's hand. Kakashi cringed at the immediate silence between the two jonin. They were on a deserted street and the emptiness finally came through to Kakashi. He gave out a slight chuckle. It's now or never. "Gai, I just wanted to tell you that I…"
"YOU WANT TO BE MY TRAINING PARTNER WHILE LEE IS RECOVERING?!"
Kakashi felt his face drop, "W-Wha…?"
Gai had brought Kakashi closer and pulled him into a bone crushing hug.
"KAKASHI, MY ETERNAL RIVAL, YOU HAVE GIVEN ME THE GREATEST GIFT!" Gai cried out to him.
Kakashi cringed at the loudness and he let out a sigh. "Yeah." He let himself relax into the hug. He had already felt a huge gash in his ego and he did not feel like fighting off his urges. Gai let go of his shoulders and he was jumping like a hyper child. Kakashi smiled at Gai's energetic behavior. "Are you available tomorrow morning!?" Gai asked excitedly. Kakashi nodded, "Yeah." Gai jumped higher and gave him a bright smile. "WE WILL TRAIN UNTIL WE CAN NO LONGER TRAIN ANY MORE!" Kakashi felt a headache start to form and he shook his head slightly. This is what I get when I try to be romantic.