Hey folks! The 4th part in Be My Escape series is dedicated to my first reviewer Hatake Sweety. Check out her fic. Thanks a lot. And I know, the story's a little slow but I don't want to rush things. Now, onto the story.

Age- Kakashi: 25 Naruto: 21

CHAPTER-4

ON A FIRST NAME BASIS

Naruto runs to a stop at the end of the platform. The train is long gone. He looks around. This is a much bigger station than the previous one. He does not feel very good about being here at this time of the night. He pulls on his blonde hair and gets down to his haunches.

Naruto: What the fuck am I supposed to do now?

*3 minutes later*

A panic stricken Naruto goes about looking for Kakashi. Not finding him he lets out a low whimper. Standing against the platform wall, few men are snickering and laughing together. They are high as fuck, Naruto can tell. And they are staring at him. He does not find that very reassuring. Ignoring them, he reaches the Station Master's office. The guys are following him. As bold and fearless he claims to be, he is starting to get a little scared now. He enters the office. The station master is a puny old man with very thick glasses. His aura just screams creepy. The guys following him stop and peep inside to see what's going on.

*5 minutes later*

Master: Hmm. I see. The next station is Kota. I will inform the station master there. He will take care of your belongings. At this point, there is nothing else I can do to help you.

Naruto(mumbling): But how will I reach there?

Master (Condescendingly): Who asked you to get off the train?

Naruto looks at him.

Master: You should have been more careful! What are you gonna do now?

He plays percussion on the table with his fingers as though he is happy that justice has been done.

Master: Today's generation. Young blood. Huh. You don't get it, do you? Listen..

He holds his two index fingers parallel to each other.

Master: Life is like a railway track. One little bend in it, and the results are catastrophic. One little mistake can change your life.

You could tell he is really enjoying talking.

Master: I have missed a fair share of my trains. But in those days, I used to be a man, I mean, I am still a man but you..….

He looks Naruto up and down.

Master: A guy like you…all pretty with those eyes and ahem… A guy like you is like an open treasure chest. You know what I mean? You know a lot can happen with you. I can tell. Listen…

Naruto(Very politely): Umm..excuse me. All this that you're telling me, do I have to pay you for it or is it for free?

Master(Puzzled): No no, this is for free!

Naruto: Good…...'COZ I DON'T HAVE ANY FUCKS TO GIVE TO YOUR 2 CENTS! Listen, you perverted geezer, shut your trap and make yourself useful. Message Kota and I will take care of the rest. NOW!

A startled and somewhat scared station master, immediately picks up the phone.

The guys peeping laugh out loud and get back as soon as Naruto gets out. He looks at them and walks away.

*10 minutes later*

Naruto is sitting on a bench, head in hands. Someone comes and sits next to him. It is the vendor who sold him water.

Vendor: Your water bottle.

The guys following him start getting close to the bench. Naruto looks at the vendor.

Vendor: So sad.

One of the guys following Naruto comes closer.

Guy(to vendor): What happened, man?

Vendor: The poor guy missed his train.

Guy: Oh no!

Vendor: Yeah, and the next train won't come till morning.

Guy: Oh, is he alone?

Vendor: Yeah..

Guy: What will he do now?

Vendor: That's what I'm saying. You know, a guy like him, alone, is like an open treasure chest.

He snickers.

Naruto(aggressively): Listen, you! I don't have time for your crap. Just get lost!

Vendor: Hey, I am trying to help you. Don't you get it? Anyone can take advantage of you.

Guy: Yeah. Don't let him stay here the whole night. It's a drag but just take him somewhere.

Vendor: Yeah. That's the only solution.

Naruto: Don't act smart, okay? One more word, and I will punch that smug expression right off your face!

Guy(to vendor): Let him punch you. At least he will touch you!

They all laugh out loud. The vendor leans forward.

Vendor(Laughing): Please make my dreams come true. Punch me!

Naruto stares at them with disgust and then gets up and walks away towards the platform exit. They laugh and follow him loosely.

*5 minutes later*

Standing at the station foyer, Naruto looks at the road running in front. 2 girls and a guy are standing there all of them a certain distance apart. They are dressed rather…provocatively. He looks behind and see those guys approaching. He crosses the road and stands a few steps away from the dressed up people trying to come up with a plan. Three of them look at Naruto. Naruto is used to it, he is a new guy here, looks out of place and he is quite good looking if he thinks so himself.

A motorbike comes in. The guy atop is checking them out shamelessly. He crosses Naruto. Returns and stands in front of him.

Biker: Hop on.

Naruto looks at him.

Biker: Come on. Hop on.

Naruto looks at him questioningly.

Biker: Single guy- me. Full night, my place.

Naruto turns around to look at the people standing a few feet away from him. It takes a while for him to get there. Oh fuck. They are hookers. He turns sharply towards the biker.

Naruto: No..I..

Biker: What?

Naruto: I'm not a..um..that.

Biker: You're not..what?

Naruto: Um..you know..

Biker: Haa?

Naruto turns and walks back towards the station.

Biker: Hey come on! Just tell me the price, I will pay. Stop teasing me, babe.

Naruto spots the vendor across and turns sideways instead. He is scared. The biker follows him.

Naruto moves quickly. He spots someone walking away in the distance. The biker is shouting and following him and Naruto walks towards that someone.

Naruto begins to run, overtakes the man and looks at him. It is Kakashi.

Kakashi stares at him as he appears suddenly. His jaw drops. And before he can say anything, Naruto springs up and hugs him. Tight.

Naruto: Thank you , God! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Fuck I was scared. Thank you..

Naruto speaks with relief against Kakashi's white shirt as he hugs him tighter.

Meanwhile, Kakashi has no idea what the hell is happening. The biker drives up to them. Makes a face at Kakashi and turns away.

Kakashi: You missed the train?! Again?! And who is that loser on the bike?

Naruto finally lets him go.

Naruto(extending his hand): Hi! My name is Naruto! Dattebayo!

Kakashi looks at him and takes his hand.

Kakashi: Kakashi.

Naruto: Kakashi. Pleased to meet you. And let me tell you, I haven't been this pleased on meeting anyone before. Because...it's because of you that I am stuck in this situation. I told you na- Have no doubt, I'm not going to let you go that easily. You will get me- to my home. You have money in your wallet, I have seen. We will stay in a hotel here till the morning and then, get my luggage at the next station –Kota. And then all the way to Konoha. Come on, let's move!

He starts moving in a random direction. Kakashi stands there, looking at him, shaking his head.

Naruto: Move, move. You can give me angry, bitter looks while walking. Come on!

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2 minutes later, Kakashi and Naruto are walking together into the landscape of the city.

To be continued.