When I Met You
KakashixIruka
Rated M
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, its characters, or any of its extensions
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When I Met You
Chapter 4
(3 Weeks Later…)
Kakashi stared into the mirror anxiously as he tried to tame his spiky hair. Tonight was the night that he was going to take Iruka out on a date. It had been a work in progress trying to figure out what he wanted to do and also arranging with Raidou to watch Sasuke, but he had managed. When he finally managed to get his hair to look as presentable as it was going to, Kakashi walked out of the bathroom and down stairs where his son and Raidou were playing a game of Go Fish, and by the looks of it, Sasuke was winning.
Raidou looked up and smiled at his friend, saying, "Boy, don't you look snazzy. Leather jacket and all; are you taking the motorcycle?"
"Yeah, I am. Do you think it's too much and that I should maybe take the car?" Kakashi said and asked. When his friend shook his head, he grabbed the keys to his motorcycle and walked over to Sasuke, bending down so he was eye level with him. Ruffling his raven hair, he said, "You be good for uncle Raidou, alright? I'll be home later."
"Okay. Have fun with Mr. Iruka," Sasuke said not looking up at his guardian as he concentrated on his game. Kakashi stood and chuckled before bidding them goodbye and leaving the house. He walked over to his precious bike, put on his helmet and cranked the engine up before pulling out of his driveway and riding out into the street. On his way to Iruka's house, Kakashi couldn't help but be excited. He was finally going out on a date with the man he fell for as soon as he saw him. Though he knew he probably should have asked if there was some other significant other in his life first, he couldn't help but be excited. He figured he'd ask Iruka about it later.
Ten minutes later he arrived at the apartment complex that Iruka and Naruto lived in. Parking his motorcycle, he got off it and placed his helmet on the seat before walking up to the large building and climbed the stairs to the second floor. He remembered Iruka telling him he lived on the second floor and four doors down the hall on the right. Reaching the door, the silver haired man took a deep breath and knocked upon the hard wood. Moments later the door opened and he looked down the see Naruto smiling up at him.
"Hi!" Naruto waved happily before hugging the man's legs. Kakashi chuckled and ruffled the blond hair before he was pulled into the apartment by the little boy. Naruto told him to sit before he took off down the hall, yelling, "Daddy-Iruka! Sasuke's dad is here!"
A minute later, Iruka appeared and smiled at the sight of the other man, saying, "Hello, Kakashi." Kakashi smiled and returned the greeting, standing up as soon as Iruka had entered the living room area. He was going to say something when there was a knock at the door, interrupting his thoughts. Iruka went to the door and answered, revealing a hazel haired man wearing a beanie and had a toothpick in his mouth.
"What's up, Iruka?" the man said as he was let inside the apartment.
"Hey, Genma. Thanks again for watching Naruto for me tonight," Iruka said with a smile. Genma waved it off and said, "No worries, man. I'm happy to do so. You haven't been out on a date in two years."
Genma took that time to turn and look at the taller man, regarding him closely. After he did his inspection, he said, "You seem decent enough. And I heard you're also a single dad, so you obviously have no qualms about Iruka having a kid. You better not do anything to hurt him or I'll kill you, make it look like an accident, and dump your body in front of the mayor's building."
"Genma!" Iruka cried embarrassed that his friend would say that to the man he was about to go out on a date on. He really liked Kakashi and didn't want Genma to blow his chances before they even had the first date. Naruto giggled and went to hug the hazel haired man's legs, allowing Genma to pick him up and place him on his hip. Genma smiled at him before turning back to the other two.
"Now go have fun, Iruka. I'll take care of Naruto and put him to bed if he falls asleep before you get back," Genma promised as he waved his friend and date out of the apartment. Iruka nodded and said goodbye to his friend and son before he and Kakashi left his apartment, locking the door behind him.
"I'm so sorry about Genma. He's my best friend and has been protective of me ever since my last breakup two years ago," Iruka said as they walked down the walkway and the stairs.
Kakashi nodded and asked, "So you don't have anyone else in your life?" When he received a shake of the head in answer, he did a happy dance in his head. When they stopped at the motorcycle, the look on the tan man's face let Kakashi know that he'd never been on one before. After reassuring Iruka, he handed him his spare helmet before putting on his own, then sat on the bike, Iruka sitting behind him. Arms wrapped around his waist, making a shiver run down Kakashi's spine, and he started the motorcycle and rode out of the parking lot.
The two of them rode on for almost fifteen minutes before Kakashi turned off the road and into a shopping center. Finding a parking space, he rode into it, stopping the bike and turning it off before pocketing the key. Taking off his helmet he looked over his shoulder to Iruka who was taking off his helmet, smoothing out his ponytail.
"That wasn't too bad, was it?" Kakashi asked as they got off the motorcycle.
"No, it wasn't. It was a little scary at first, but it was also fun," Iruka said, his face a little flushed. Kakashi chuckled and led Iruka to a restaurant called Akimichi's Cuisine. The two of them stepped inside, allowed the host to escort them to a booth for two, and handed them menus before leaving. As soon as the host left, a waitress came and said, "Hello, my name is Ai and I will be your waitress for this evening. Can I start you off with some drinks?"
The two men nodded and both of them ordered sweet tea, though Kakashi also ordered some sake, causing Iruka to blush. Ai smiled and nodded before leaving. Once she was gone, the two of them sat and talked casually while also looking at the menus to choose what they would eat. Five minutes later, Ai returned with their drinks and took their entrée orders before leaving once again.
It wasn't long before Kakashi and Iruka had their food, both of them eating and talking with each other. Kakashi was happy to see that Iruka was indeed having a good time with him. His brown eyes would light up whenever he listened to him speak and they sparkled whenever he laughed. And Kakashi found that he was completely entranced.
"By the way Kakshi, how old are you?" Iruka asked when they had finished eating and were drinking the sake.
"I'm twenty-nine. What about you?" Kakashi asked in return. Iruka blushed a little and answered, "Twenty-five."
The silver haired man was almost surprised by the answer, but found that it didn't matter nor did he care. When the waitress came back with the check, Kakashi paid the fee despite Iruka's protests to let him pay for his own meal. The two of them left the restaurant and walked down to an ice cream parlor in the same shopping center. Iruka insisted on paying this time and Kakashi let him. After they had gotten their ice cream, they walked outside and sat on a bench together, enjoying their delicious ice creams.
"I'm glad you asked me out, Kakashi," Iruka said suddenly. The statement caused Kakashi's heart to speed up its rhythm as he said, "I'm glad you agreed to come when I asked you."
Iruka smiled at him and the two sat in a comfortable silence. It wasn't until after they had finished their ice cream did they head back to the motorcycle. After putting the helmets back on and starting the engine, Kakashi headed back to the apartment complex Iruka lived in.
Upon arrival, Kakashi stopped and allowed Iruka to get off. Iruka took off the spare helmet and looked at his date, smiling as he said, "Thank you for tonight, Kakashi. I had a good time."
"So did I. Does this mean there is a chance for a second date?" Kakashi said as he took off his own helmet, silently hoping that there would be a chance. Iruka grinned and said, "Yes, definitely."
The grin Kakashi gave the brunette caused him to blush more than he had all night. Iruka, noticing he still had the spare helmet in his hands. When he held it out for the older man to take, Kakashi shook his head and told him to keep it. Kakashi then pulled his cell phone out of his pocket and asked Iruka to program his number in it. It was ridiculous that he hadn't thought of it in the three weeks that they had been speaking on house phones, but better late than never.
After Iruka did so, Kakashi put his helmet back on and bid Iruka 'goodnight' and 'goodbye' before riding back out into the main road. All the way back to his house, he couldn't keep the goofy grin off of his face. He was guaranteed another date with the beautiful younger man, and he couldn't wait.
