Title: The RA

Chap 3: Stalking

Rating: PG-13 but will become M/Nc-17

Disclaimer: I don't own naruto

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A/N: I made a friend on and I now have a beta, antimatterannihilation. Shes awesome for offering. Thanks. So im replacing my entry with the updated beta version.


Stalking

A week passed and Kakashi was walking towards his next class from Burk Hall after actually going to a class for once. The only reason he was there was due to a midterm in cell bio. 'Fun!' He thought sarcastically, but since he was already on campus, he figured he would go to his next class in Thornton hall. With his nose buried in the well-worn orange book, he slowly made his way up campus. Taking the usual shortcut between the gym and Thornton to the back door, something caught his eye making him retrace his steps. Right there in the wrestling room was Iruka in what looked like the basic kung fu class. 'Interesting, today is turning out not to be a total waste.' Kakashi though as he observed the younger male perform a set of complex moves.

The wrestling room was perfectly positioned in the gym building because of how campus was built on a hill. The windows that looked into the room were about foot and half above the road. From this angle, Kakashi could watch Iruka in his class without being noticed unless Iruka actually made a point to turn around and look up. This was unlikely to happen because they were practicing stances. 'Maybe I'll go to class more often if I'm going to have some eye candy on walk between them.' Kakashi though only to notice that the entire class stopped practicing and started gathering their belongings signaling that class was over. Kakashi sighed sadly when he realized class was over, but not about to let this opportunity to pass him by, he sauntered around to the back of the building where he believed Iruka would pop out. His timing was impeccable, rounding the corner just slightly before Iruka came out the back door.

"Hey Kakashi," Iruka called.

Feinting ignorance and turning around, "Yo."

"What are you up to? Going to class?" asked Iruka.

Quickly thinking up an excuse to be walking in that direction he said, "I just had a craving for Subway."

"Oh really? I will walk with you. I live right next to it."

'Hee hee I already knew that.' Kakashi though to himself as he said, "Sure if you want to."

"The BBQ last week was fun. What got into Pakkun if you don't mind me asking?"

"Hmm...not sure. Though it was fairly amusing."

"You weren't trying too hard to stop him from chasing Aoba around the apartment. It was almost like you wanted him to lose an ankle," Iruka glanced at him from the corner of his eye.

"Maa...I wouldn't have actually let him bite Aoba," Kakashi said nervously scratching the back of his neck.

"So I don't usually see you around campus," said Iruka. It was more of a statement than a question.

"I wouldn't think you would be a child development major. I'm usually around the science buildings."

"Right. That is when you go to class. Am I correct?"

Kakashi chuckled, "Yeah."

"I already know about your laziness. And when you do show up your nose is stuck in porn," Iruka eyed the book disdainfully.

"Maa Iruka you know you secretly like porn."

"I do not," demanded Iruka a blush rising to his cheeks.

'Ohh a blushing Iruka. He looks so cute! Hmm if just suggesting he likes porn does this, I wonder what else can make him blush.' Kakashi thought to himself as perverted grin slowly spread across his face.

"Don't tell me you don't read or watch porn. Everyone needs a release," Kakashi said as his grin began to widen further, 'Ahh there we go.' Kakashi thought.

Going even redder Iruka spluttered, "I. Do. Not. Read. Or. Watch. Porn." Still slightly fuming, "Just because you, Genma, and Anko are all perverted does not mean that everyone else is as well."

Completely enjoying a blushing Iruka, Kakashi continued to stare at him from the top of his book.

"Well you should. Would you like to borrow a book?" Kakashi asked grinning.

"NO," Iruka huffing slightly he started to walk a bit faster. 'Stupid perverted Kakashi, like I would read that trash.' Iruka thought to himself as he slowly began to speed up.

'Crap I've pissed him off.' Kakashi mental whined as he speed up so he was next to Iruka again before asking, "Are you hungry?"

"What?"

"Do you want to get a sandwich with me?"

"Oh...sure."

The rest of the walk to subway went in comfortable silence. Reaching the restaurant, they got in line.

"Welcome to Subway what can I get for you?" she asked Iruka.

"Can I get a 6" turkey on wheat?"

"Sure, what kind of cheese?"

"Cheddar"

"Toppings?"

"Everything but pepperchinis."

"Mayo, mustard, oil/vinegar, salt & pepper?"

"Yes."

"What can I get for you?" The next girl asked Kakashi.

"A 12" roasted chicken on white."

"Would you like it toasted?"

"No thanks."

"What kind of cheese?"

"American."

"Toppings?"

"Lettuce, tomato, onion, bell peppers, and cucumbers."

"Mayo, mustard, oil/vinegar, salt & pepper?"

"Yes."

"Oh I'll be paying for both sandwiches," Kakashi quickly said before Iruka could pay.

"You don't have to do that."

"Maa...don't worry about it," smiling as his eyes curved shut.

"Thank you. I'll pay for yours next time. It's only fair."

"Sounds good."

"Well I must be off. I need to shower and change before I have to start my RA rounds."

"Ok. Later."

They both grabbed their sandwiches and headed outside. Iruka waved goodbye and heading off towards one of the dorm buildings. Kakashi watched him walk away and turned slowly making his way back up campus to his apartment.

Over the next couple of weeks, Kakashi was found on campus more often. Though still not in class. He could be found in-between the gym and Thornton supposedly reading a smutty novel when really he was watching an attractive tan RA practicing kung fu. Occasionally he would saunter around the building when Iruka's class ended under the pretext of going to Subway.

Through these little walks to get lunch, he continued to find out more about the elusive RA. Iruka was orphaned as well when his parents were killed in a bank robbery gone wrong. He used to wreak havoc in his hometown and would have spent half his life in juvy if they could have proved it was him. However, it seemed that he was also hard working and managed to get several different scholarships that helped to pay for college. Kakashi also learned that he had a terrible temper but hadn't experienced yet. This so far was very lucky. He also learned that the building that he lived in was called the Towers and was the RA for the 12th and 13th floors.

Learning even more about Iruka didn't help. Now he was all Kakashi could think about, which was irking him. Why was he so stuck on him? What makes him different from everyone else?

Tired of hearing Kakashi whine and daydream about Iruka, his friends started pressuring him to just say something already. However, being an uncharacteristic bundle of nerves he could not just go up to Iruka and ask him out. It had to be done sneaky so that when he was rejected it would not hurt as much.

Valentine's Day was just around the corner and the perfect plan came to him. An anonymous bouquet of flowers delivered to his dorm room. Perfect. But what should the card say. Plus he still didn't know what room was his. Sighing in frustration Kakashi began to rub his chin only to have an idea strike him, 'I guess the only way to find out what room is to ask Genma. I hope that his loud mouth won't let slip what I'm doing.' Kakashi mumbled to himself as he picked up his phone and called Genma.

"Hey Kakashi, what's up?"

"Umm...I was wondering something."

"Is this about Iruka again?"

"Hee hee how did you know?"

"With you everything is about him," he sighed. "What is it this time?"

"Well I figured a way to sorta ask him out and I need to know what room number is his in the towers."

"About damn time. Wait...why do you need to know his room? You better not be expanding your stalking to his building as well," Genma demanded. "I'm surprised he hasn't figured out yet that you're purposely meeting him after his class."

"I'm not stalking. He just happens to be where I choose to walk," Kakashi, grinned.

"Whatever. What are you going to do if I don't tell you what room?" Genma chuckled evilly.

"Genmaaa...please?" whined Kakashi.

Genma was silent for a moment. He did not think that he really ever heard Kakashi whine before. Or beg for that matter. 'Wow! I didn't know he had it this bad.' Genma thought to himself before he slowly nodded his head.

"Ok, ok I'll tell you, but only if you tell me this plan of yours," said Genma.

In the background, "His plan for what?" asked Raidou.

"Kakashi apparently has a plan on how to ask Iruka out."

"Really? Put him on speaker I want to hear this too," said Raidou.

"Hey I didn't want everyone to know. You both better not let Iruka know what I'm doing," Kakashi demanded.

"Yeah yeah," said Genma.

"So you finally got the balls to ask him out?" asked Raidou. "You done stalking him?"

"I wasn't stalking him!" pouted Kakashi.

"Fine just tell us what it is that you're going to do," Genma said impatiently.

"Well I want to send him a bouquet of flowers anonymously to his room in the dorms with a card. But I don't know what room or what exactly to say on the card."

"What is the point of doing this anonymously?" asked Raidou. "I thought you wanted him to know they would be from you."

"I will tell him just not on the card. I guess I just want to see his reaction." Kakashi admitted.

"This is a great idea. I'll tell you his room. What kind of flowers were you going to get him?" asked Genma.

"Well...I don't know. I would like to get him his favorite but we've never talked about flowers."

"I'm pretty sure he likes all flowers. But I think his favorite are lilies," said Raidou.

"I was thinking a mixed bouquet with some (1) red carnations, red, pink, and white camellias, a few stargazer lilies and Peruvian lilies. Then just add the usual baby's breath and some fern branches to blend it all together."

"Wow you've really put a lot of thought into this," Genma said amazed.

"So why did you call Genma again?" asked Raidou.

"I need Iruka's room number so I can have them delivered," said Kakashi.

"You haven't told us what the card is going to say," said Genma.

"I'm not sure. Any ideas?"

"What about him do you like the most?"

"His smile and his eyes. The smile brightens any mood I'm in and it crinkles his scar in a way that makes him even more adorable. His eyes somehow are able to look right through me. And they get a special glint when he smiles."

"Whoa there lover boy," chuckled Raidou. "Ok so say something about his smile then."

"Ok I think I have something in mind. Thanks. So Genma, can you please tell me the room number."

"Fine. His room is 1204A in the towers."

"Thanks. And you both have to promise not to say anything!"

"Ok we won't," both Genma and Raidou, said at the same time.

"Bye."

"Good luck."

"Later."

'Thank god that's over. Now to order the flowers. Hopefully this will go smoothly.' Kakashi thought to himself as he entered the flower shop. After placing his order Kakashi realized that all the flowers that he chose were red, pink, and white. Luckily, they all looked good arranged together and hopefully Iruka did not mind just typical colors in a Valentine's Day bouquet. But they all meant something that Kakashi was trying to convey to him. As for the card, he decided to say, 'Your smile always brightens my day. I hope these will brighten yours.'

Now all he had to do was sit and wait for the next couple of days to see the reaction. He figured it would be good to avoid conversing with Iruka until after Valentine's Day, as he was a bit twitchy and nervous about the whole thing. But that didn't mean he had to stop watching Iruka practice kung fu.

Glancing up at the calendar Kakashi sighed as a single thought ran through his head, '2 days till judgment day.'


(1) Red Carnation - My Heart Aches For You, Admiration

PINK CAMELLIA Longing for you

RED CAMELLIA You're a Flame in My Heart

WHITE CAMELLIA You're Adorable

Stargazer Lilies are innocence and purity, but the more modern connotations are honor and aspiration but make a statement in any arrangement. But here I'm just using them as an expression of love/like, interest.

Peruvian lilies are friendship and devotion

You can find the meanings that I used at this these websites: www. /flower-meanings.html and www. proflowers. com /flowerguide/flowermeanings