Beat the Heat

Kakashi:16 Iruka:14

It was hot. The air had that heavy, still feeling that only days in the very heart of summer had. And being in the middle of Fire Country, Konoha's summer were particularly unbearable. The only place that was even slightly more comfortable was the academy and the Hokage's tower. This was where Iruka was. Again.

The prank had seemed like a good idea at a time. In fact, lots of people had enjoyed it. Throwing water balloons off of the roof at pedestrians below had made those who became suddenly drenched very happy. Mostly because they were no longer uncomfortably hot. But when he'd drenched the Fire Daimyo's wife, he'd really messed up. The fur coated woman had made a huge commotion, and his 'friends' had immediately turned him in.

Now he sat, waiting to get a lecture from the Yondaime. He couldn't believe that this was happening. His parents were going to be furious. And what would Kakashi think? His sensei would surely mention it, and the Jounin would immediately know that is was him. Then he'd be in for it.

Then, a commotion came from the Hokage's office. Iruka strained his ears to hear what poor soul was getting the Hokage's wrath before him. Maybe the Yondaime would not be angry enough to really give him a serious punishment.

"Hatake Kakashi! Uchiha Obito! Using an ice jutsu on my entire office was NOT a good idea! I understand your intentions, but still! Common sense!"

"Sorry sensei."

"It was Obito's idea."

"Hey bastard, it was not. And even so, you're the one who cast the jutsu!"

"You see? This is what happens when Rin get's heat stroke! I can't trust the pair of you, can I?"

Iruka was amazed. He knew that the Yondaime had had trouble in his office today, but he'd never guessed that Kakashi would have the gall to completely coat it with ice. That Obito had helped just made it worse.

"Both of you go sit out there until I can think of something to do with you."

Iruka quickly sat back, trying to conceal that he had been eavesdropping. A sulking Kakashi and a furious Obito came out to sit on either side of Iruka. Obito ruffled his hair affectionately, while Kakashi gave him an odd look.

"What are you doing here, Ruka-kun?"

Iruka blushed. "I..uh..dropped a water balloon on the Fire Daimyo's wife's head."

The results were predictable. Both older boys clapped him on the back for having such a great idea, then began plotting how the three of them could make it better. Iruka couldn't believe it. A chuunin and a jounin were plotting practical jokes with HIM! This was the best day of his life. Eventually Kakashi and Obito grew bored. With the Yondaime as their sensei, they didn't neccasarily dread being dragged into the hokage tower. So off they went, dragging Iruka with them.

They went to find Rin, who had been released from the hospital. She took a firm, protective grip on Iruka's hand and gave her medic jounin look of death to the other boys. They were NOT contaminating her teacher-in-training. The four walked together, talking joking, and laughing. And even when the Yondaime came, he didn't have the heart to punish them. Which was good, since Rin probably would have killed him if he came near her precious prodigy, Iruka. Even though the genin had no idea she saw him as that. Which was probably a good thing. For now, though, the would beat the heat and keep cool!

A/N: I know that this story, despite being written when I was half asleep, defies Kakashi's past, but I really wanted Obito to be alive in one of my stories, since he's a huge part of who Kakashi is today. So, that's why Kakashi doesn't have his Sharingan. Yet.Thanks!