AN: I own nothing although I wish I had a boyfriend with Dan Green's voice. -sigh- And the story continues...
Kakashi woke up the next morning feeling slightly sicker than ever. His body wasn't in any pain of some sort but he still somehow felt sick to his stomach; butterflies about the past events with Kabuto. The first image that popped into his head when he woke up was that of that young brat and although he couldn't stand the kid, he had to admit that his 'medical treatments' had worked wonders in helping him relax and sleep. Oh damn. Now I'm thinking about how pleased I am. I should be ashamed.
"Morning Kakashi." Kakashi quickly sat up in bed to find Kabuto walking towards him.
"Do you ever just go away?" Kakashi asked. He laid back down against his cool sheets and pillows, covering his upper body in the process. He was in no mood to fight with the kid and he felt like he should hide the temptation from prying eyes.
"No, I don't…which is another reason why Lord Orochimaru ordered me to get a hobby."
"Why can't you find someone else?"
"Because no one else leads an interesting double life," he smirked. He raised his glasses higher up on his face and smirked at the older jonin.
"Double life? What the hell does that supposed to mean?" he asked frowning.
"Well, you see Iruka during the day but at night, hmph, you see yours truly and who could blame you? After all I am pretty damn good with my hands…among other things," he teased. He sat on the edge of the bed next to Kakashi smiling down at him playfully.
"I was with you for one night. I hardly think that qualifies me as a person who leads a double life."
"Maybe but after tonight it will."
"There isn't going to be a tonight."
"Oh?"
"Oh don't look so surprised Kabuto. I'm serious. The only reason I haven't turned you in yet is because you're just a kid. I hate seeing kids get in trouble, especially kids as smart as you are."
"Don't you mean skilled?" he teased.
"Whatever. The point is you have to stop coming to see me. Go…go stalk Might Guy, that is, if you can. He would be a great challenge for someone of your high intellect," he urged.
"But I don't want to stalk him. True he might be a bit of a challenge but I think I like you better."
"How would you know? You've never been with Guy."
"True but…I want you."
"You mean you want me as your toy."
"No. I think it goes a bit deeper than that Kakashi. In fact, that's exactly why I'm here to see you so early. I thought this would be the perfect time to chat with you. Call it our first date."
"You're kidding right?" he asked. He sat up in bed forgetting all about how he was half dressed. Kabuto raised his glasses and smiled deviously at the older man.
"No, I'm not kidding. I really just want to talk." Actually, now that I see you're already half naked, you may get a treat after all.
"Kabuto…you're going to make me fight you right?" he asked with a sigh.
"Kakashi please. I really just want to talk. Besides, aren't you the least bit curious as to why I'm coming onto you so hard?"
"Uh…good point. Alright. Talk. But no funny business."
"Fine. Let's see…how do I…?"
"Kabuto…"
"It's not all that complicated Kakashi. You see, when I first started following you around, I was more or less just interested in finding out what's behind the mask. But then I realized it was just as much fun watching you and Iruka from day to day. You guys would hang out in the evenings at the training field. You two would usually cuddle up to a good book or something before making out."
"You…you've seen us making out?" he stammered.
"Yeah but don't worry. I was too grossed out to actually watch everything. I know you guys had a powerful sex life at one point. I uh…didn't watch the entire show but one couldn't help but stare at your backside."
"WHAT?!"
"I'm only kidding Kakashi. Gee you're so uptight and after all I did last night. Maybe it wasn't good enough."
"The story Kabuto."
"Yeah sorry. Anyway, it doesn't take a brain surgeon to see how dysfunctional your relationship with Iruka is. I saw how you two would leave to make love and then came the arguments following sex. It would seem that the closer you tried to get to him, the farther away he'd push you and I'm willing to bet my soul that it's the same today. You're trying to take things slow, which means absolutely no sex. Am I correct?"
"I'm not answering."
"I'll take that as a yes. But this new relationship between the two of you has been this way for months. You two don't live together anymore which makes it seem like you're separated but you go out on dates like you're together. I've seen you two at the hotspring or at the theater. Don't look at me like that Kakashi. I work for Orochimaru. You best believe I can sneak into an adult theater."
"Yeah well…"
"Yeah well nothing. You guys have been trying to get back together for months but Iruka won't budge. Soooooo…in my opinion, that makes you fair game."
"Now wait a second Kabuto. Fair game or not, I still can't go out with you. You're…well you know. I'm tired of repeating myself."
"Kakashi, answer me this." Kabuto rolled over Kakashi positioning himself on the other side of the bed, his head propped up facing the jonin. Kakashi turned to his side and propped his head as well, facing the young shinobi. Kakashi was surprised to see how serious he looked all of a sudden. It was as if he was really…genuine.
"Fine. I'd really rather not but if it will get you to leave me alone then by all means ask away."
"Why do you love him?" This was very unexpected. It was so unexpected that Kakashi had a hard time answering it.
"Well…"
"I see," he said softly. "So you don't love him?"
"Of course I love him! If I didn't then I wouldn't be trying so hard to get him back!" he snapped.
"But why? Tell me exactly why you like him. What made you fall for him to begin with?" Kakashi thought about this for a moment. What events led him and Iruka to start seeing one another?
"I…I believe we started getting pretty close some time after his father died. We were both still young but it started out as more of a…well…I don't know. We were both depressed because we both had suffered unfair losses to the Great War. The old man would take up time with him but as Iruka got older, he…WE…needed something more. He felt so alone…and so did I. Our friendship grew from there. We would hang out in order to keep one or the other from being so alone and then one day we realized it was something more. We had great chemistry-always finishing each other's thoughts and whatnot. It sounds cheesy and a bit cliché but that's how it was. It was…perfect…or so we thought," he added softly.
Kabuto watched Kakashi the entire time, never taking his eyes off of him. Judging by his look and tone of voice, he really did love Iruka and he was hurt—very hurt. It may have been love but the love part wasn't the issue. By losing Iruka, he had lost one of the greatest friends and comforters he'd ever had. Unlike Guy, who was also his best friend, Iruka was more deeply rooted into Kakashi simply because of the bond they shared through their childhood losses. Kabuto could feel himself burning on the inside but not so much out of anger.
A part of him wanted to rip Iruka apart for making Kakashi so sick with grief but another part just wanted to hold Kakashi until all his problems went away. Most people who knew Kabuto thought he was just a heartless bastard working for Orochimaru but that was not the case at all. Truthfully, the only reason he stared working with Orochimaru was because all his young life, he felt like he had to prove himself. His father never thought he was good enough and always found some fault in everything that he did. That's why he ran away.
He ran straight into the arms of Orochimaru and hasn't left his side since. Orochimaru gave him the companionship (though not sexually) and encouragement that he needed to get things done. Because of his hard work and Orochimaru's guidance, his medical skills could rival that of the great Lady Tsunade's. Just thinking about all of that should have made him smile but for the first time in his life, it only made him feel worse. At least I have Orochimaru but without Iruka, Kakashi has no one…Kabuto reached over and lifted Kakashi's head. He was surprised to see that the older man actually had tears in his eyes. Kakashi quickly wiped his eyes and turned away to face the other wall.
"Unless there's something else you wanted to ask then please leave me." Kabuto let out a sigh as he rolled off the bed. He headed towards the window but stopped short. He ran over to Kakashi and leaned over, placing a tiny, but gentle kiss on his forehead.
"You don't have to be alone Kakashi."
"I have no one else," he whispered.
"You could have me." Kabuto forced a smile before jumping out the window.
AN: Well...I think this is going to be a short story. Gahhh Why can't I do it? No...I did it twice. I wrote a oneshot the other day for L x Light from Death Note. I command you all to go read and review it. It's titled 'My Light My Friend'. Um...I will update this again...eventually. It's actually a priority right behind my YuGiOh fic. And if you are a prideshipper then I command you all to read and review 'The Ties of Friendship and Destiny'. Yeah. I know. Cheap plugs but it's all good. Besides, everyone knows that I would never recommend it if it wasn't a good read. That being said, 1smartblonde has some great reads as well that revolve around Sasuke, Sakura, or Kakashi. Go read them. You will be amazed. Now that I've done my cheap plugs and chapterly recommendations, I suppose I'll go and try to start writing the next chapter for my very special story that's centered around Itachi. I must do an Itachi fic or my life won't be complete. Now R&R! Ta Ta.
