AN: I don't own Naruto. Wish I did, don't. Whatever. I can still use them to write my stories, so ha! xD

Kakashi sat under the shade of a tree, pretending to be focused on reading his book. It was a perfectly understandable; noone would question it. What he was really focusing on, though, was the two young men sitting in front of him only a few feet away, one with wild blonde hair, and the other with raven hair. Sasuke and Naruto sat side by side, their backs to Kakashi, as they spoke and laughed with each other. Kakashi narrowed his eyes in annoyance. Sasuke had playfully nudged Naruto in the ribs. Kakashi's eyes widened, and then he let out a small, barely audible growl. Sasuke had placed his hand on Naruto's hair, and combed through it twice, fixing the long blonde hair in the back since it was a bit ruffled. Kakashi sighed and continued to look at the pair in front of him with narrowed eyes.

'Why does Naruto allow Sasuke to touch him like that? And why has he been around Sasuke so much lately? It's almost as if...as if they're lovers or something!' Kakashi gave a disgusted look at the thought. 'Naruto? With Sasuke? No, no way. Naruto wouldn't want Sasuke with him, right?'

Kakashi continued to watch them intently. Today was the end of the weekend, and since Kakashi had found out that Naruto had no missions today, he was looking forward to asking the blonde to train with him. When he did, he nearly jumped for joy when Naruto agreed to go spend a few hours with him. Even if it was just for training, it still meant that he got to spend time with the now 18 years old young man. He loved to spend time with Naruto ever since he left to train with Jiraya a year ago, and then came back only 2 months ago. When Naruto came back, he had gotten taller, his hair was now 3 inches past his shoulder, and his body had become much more muscular. So, he was extremely disappointed to find out that a certain Uchiha, who had just left the academy for a reason that Kakashi didn't know, also had a day off. So of course, Naruto invited Sasuke to train as well.

This had completely ruined everything for Kakashi. He wanted to be alone with Naruto, and talk to him, and maybe just flirt a little here and there. But what happened? Sasuke found it necessary to agree coming with them to train! Kakashi silently fumed about it, thinking that the Uchiha trained way too often to train another day with them.

So, he spent 3 hours training with Naruto and Sasuke, then they decided to take a seat and rest, and thus, his predicament of watching them.

'Argh, he touched his hair again! What the hell Sasuke?! Get your hand away from him already! Yes, I know he has nice hair but why are YOU touchin–... I know that boy did not just stroke Naruto's hair. Argh! Bastard! This is pissing me off. I better leave before I do something stupid. Like throw a certain Uchiha across the field, far, far away from a certain Uzumaki..'

Kakashi stood up and calmly put his book in his pocket pouch. The two older teens turned a bit to see Kakashi placing his hands in his pockets, making his way to leave. Naruto frowned.

"Hey, where are you going, Kakashi?" Naruto asked as he tilted his head to the side in curiosity.

Kakashi almost allowed his visible eye to widened, but he caught himself before he did. 'How can someone be so hot and cute at the same time?' Kakashi wondered in awe. "Home, I suppose. We're done here, aren't we?" Kakashi asked in a calm, bored tone.

Sasuke and Naruto exchanged glances. Naruto nodded. "Yeah, we are. You sure you want to go? Why not hang out with us? Sasuke-kun is taking me to Ichiraku's! You wanna come?" Naruto asked with a smile.

Kakashi blushed at the smile, but when it registered that it was going to be him, Naruto and Sasuke, his blush disappeared as quickly as it came.

"Ah, thanks for the offer Naruto, but no... I think I'll pass." Kakashi looked at Sasuke, and Sasuke raised an eyebrow and gave him a confused look. Naruto frowned, but then he brightened up a smile.

"Okay Kakashi, maybe next time then."

Sasuke snorted. "Yeah, next time. Come on Naruto, let's go. I have other stuff I want to do, too." Sasuke said, standing up and holding out his hand to Naruto.

Naruto grinned. "Oh really? Like what, Sasuke-kun?" Naruto asked in a teasing voice, as if knowing something.

When Kakashi saw Sasuke blush and Naruto grab his hand, he had enough. He turned around and walked away, the fear of turning around and seeing them kiss haunting him.

Kakashi was now walking on his road to his home. All the while, he kept thinking about Naruto.

'Why is Sasuke always with Naruto, I mean ALWAYS?! Wherever I turn, they're there. Together. Why? I know Naruto always said Sasuke was like a brother to him... like family... but.. that's all they are, aren't they? ...' Kakashi frowned. 'They're so close to each other.. Much too close to each other. And it's not like in brotherly way, no...It's more as if they...but they can't, right? No, they can't be...Naruto wouldn't want Sasuke as a lover! Sasuke betrayed Naruto, how many times now?! I–' he stopped, thought about what he was thinking, and then shook his head. 'Compared to Sasuke, I haven't done much for Naruto...' Kakashi sighed sadly. He really regretted not being there for Naruto in the past. That was what probably led Naruto to stray away from him, and go to Sasuke for comfort.. The thought only depressed him even more.

He was a bit surprised when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He blinked and looked up to see Iruka with his hand on Kakashi's shoulder, and a look of concern on his face.

"Hey, Kakashi, are you all right?" Iruka asked with a frown, his eyes not hiding the fact that he was worried over the Jounin.

Kakashi looked at his friend, and nodded. "Fine, great. Why? Do I look like something's wrong?" Kakashi asked casually, Iruka removing his hand from Kakashi's arm.

Iruka gave a small smile and nodded. "You seem down. May I ask about what?" Iruka asked politely, not wanting to pry, but asking permission to help if Kakashi needed it.

Kakashi faked a smile. "I'm perfectly fine, Iruka, don't worry. Where are you going?" he attempted to change the subject.

Iruka knew what Kakashi had done, he wasn't stupid. Everyone does it. Especially students, but he was going to play along anyway. "I'm heading towards the ramen stand to meet Sasuke and Naruto, why don't you come along with me?" He asked, the politeness once again in his voice.

Kakashi huffed. 'Sasuke and Naruto. Naruto and Sasuke. Why is it that whenever Naruto is mentioned, Sasuke always has to be mentioned with him? Why can't I ever hear just 'Naruto'? I'd jump at the chance then. But no, SASUKE always has to be mentioned with him!' He thought in annoyance. "Thank you Iruka, but no, I was already offered." His tone was just as polite as he rejected the offer once again. This time, it was a little less strained because he didn't have the image of Naruto and Sasuke together right in front of him.

Iruka frowned. "Well, okay. If you change your mind though, come meet up with us. Naruto came from training, and Sasuke has no where to really go, even if he said he does." he chuckled. "So we'll be there for a while. Well, Ja Ne!" he waved his good bye and continued his destination to the Ramen Stand.

Kakashi watched Iruka walk away, and then turned so he could go back to his apartment.

Once Kakashi was at his apartment, he sighed. He didn't remove his sandals, he didn't remove his vest or anything, he just stood there. He walked in, and looked at the time. Only 10 minutes had passed since Iruka last offered him to go to the ramen stand. He didn't want to go, but at the same time, he did. He didn't want to see Sasuke with Naruto. He didn't want to see Iruka and Sasuke with Naruto. All he wanted to see was Naruto. JUST Naruto. He frowned.

'He's an ANBU member. How often do I really get to see Naruto? So what if Sasuke will be there? Maybe then I might have a good chance of seeing the relationship between Sasuke and him... but I'm afraid to know what the answer is...' he sighed. 'I have to know. I just have to...' Making his decision, he left the house, fully intending on going to Ichiraku's before he changed his mind.

When Kakashi arrived at the ramen stand, he saw Naruto, Sasuke, Iruka, in that order, sitting on stools and chatting away, a bowl of ramen placed in front of Naruto, and one in-between Sasuke and Iruka. Naruto laughed at something Sasuke said, and Iruka grinned. Kakashi walked up from behind and then let himself be known.

"Yo," he greeted from behind Naruto.

Sasuke, Naruto, and Iruka turned to Kakashi, Naruto smiling brightly at him. "Hey, Kakashi! Glad you came, I thought you weren't going to come." Naruto looked at him questioningly, but the happiness in his eyes were noticeable.

Kakashi smiled behind the mask. 'He's so cute...' "Well, yes, but then a fox came by my window and told me that I should come here and see my old students. It's not very often that I see them, you know." he smiled visibly at them.

Sasuke grunted in disbelief, and then winced when Iruka elbowed him in the ribs, then giving him a disapproving glare with it. Sasuke just smirked. "Nice to know you care, now." he stated aloud.

Kakashi said nothing as he sat down next to Naruto. Naruto smiled kindly and warmly at him, making Kakashi's heart rate beat faster.

Kakashi, despite what he thought earlier, was having fun. He had Naruto's undivided attention. Naruto had focused entirely on only speaking to him, and him alone. That's the way he wanted it from the beginning, and he was glad he was having it. Naruto was so fun to talk to, and interesting to listen to. He made Kakashi laugh a few times, and Kakashi made Naruto laugh, too. He loved making Naruto laugh, and he loved watching his lips and looking into his cerulean colored eyes. When Sasuke though, tapped Naruto on the shoulder, and Naruto turned to Sasuke to listen to him, to say Kakashi was pissed would be an understatement.

'FUCK OFF, UCHIHA! He's mine, damn it! I had all his attention, not you! Don't go budding in where noone wants you to!...okay, well, where I don't want you to!' Kakashi thought, fuming.

Sasuke stood up then, and said to Naruto, "Oi, dobe, I'm leaving."

Naruto frowned. "Aww..but Sasu-kun! You can't leave yet!" Naruto whined, with a pout. Kakashi felt his heart clench. Why couldn't Naruto act like that with him instead? Why was he like that with the Uchiha?

Sasuke narrowed his eyes at him, but then smirked. "Actually, I can. I have other things to do..." he turned his gaze to Iruka. "Would you care to walk along with me, Iruka-sensei?"

Iruka smirked back at Sasuke and nodded. "Sure Sasuke. I'll be more then happy to keep you company." he said, standing up and walking to Naruto. He gave Naruto a hug ,then ruffled his hair. "I'll see you later Naruto." Kakashi was actually jealous at Iruka. He was able to hug Naruto without it being awkward.

Naruto grinned. "Fine." he looked at Sasuke and stared. He continued staring until Sasuke raised an eyebrow at him.

"What?" he asked, confused.

"Where's my hug?" Naruto asked with a pout.

Sasuke rolled his eyes. "If you want a hug, come get it."

Naruto 'pshed'. "no way. You come here and hug me." he held out an arm and grinned. "Please?" Kakashi thought he looked so cute with those eyes, pleading. He wanted those to be directed at him, NOT Sasuke.

Iruka chuckled, clearly amused. Sasuke rolled his eyes again, but then caved. "Fine," he huffed. He stepped forward and hugged Naruto. Naruto hugged back. Kakashi swore his heart was just shattered.

Sasuke pulled away and looked at Naruto with a bored face. "Happy?" he asked, his tone just as bored.

"Satisfied. You could've put more enthusiasm though." Naruto joked, laughing.

Sasuke glared at him, but then his face broke into a smirk. "Whatever. Later." he turned around and followed behind Iruka, almost like a puppy trailing after its master, its tail wagging excitedly.

Kakashi couldn't handle this anymore. 'It's official. I saw the look in Naruto's and Sasuke's eyes. They're in love.' Kakashi's heart was feeling heavy with grief. He suddenly stood up. Naruto was caught by surprise and looked questioningly at Kakashi.

"Kakashi? What's wrong?" Naruto asked, his voice soft. He didn't know what had gotten his friend so upset suddenly.

Kakashi didn't look at Naruto at first. He remained there, standing, staring at the table in front of him. He then looked at Naruto and forced a smile. "I have to go, Naruto. I just remembered I had something to do." he lied.

Naruto frowned, and Kakashi almost changed his mind, but then he couldn't help but think of Sasuke whenever he looked at Naruto, and it was killing him. "Oh...okay Kakashi..." Naruto smiled kindly. "I'll see you later?"

Kakashi nodded. "Bye Naruto." he turned on his heels and left, trying not to make it seem obvious that he was walking a little faster then usual.