A/N: I sure hope you guys like this chapter I still feel kinda if with it but ehhh... I might not be able to update next week because I'm going to be busy but 'll see if I could find time to keep on writing. Anyways I hope y'all like this chapter and don't forget to review please and thank you!
Naruto and Iruka settled down on the couch enjoying each others company watching an animated movie. Naruto rested his head on Iruka's lap as the older man was petting him massaging Naruto's head. Naruto was purring from delight as if he were a cat. "Hey Iruka, I'm kinda curious. Do you have anyone you like?" Iruka was startled by Naruto question it was unexpected but upon thinking a certain silver hair person came to mind. "Nooo wayyy you do. Tell me who it is pretty pretty please Iruka." Naruto got off Iruka's lap and watch him getting pinker and pinker by the second. "Uhhhh..." Iruka couldn't tell Naruto who he liked, How would he react if I were to tell him I have a crush on his captain?
"Awww come on Iruka. Pretty pretty please with a cherry on top." Naruto wouldn't leave Iruka alone until he would crack and spill his beans. "... Fine, I'll make a deal with you. If you win the Chūnin exam I'll tell you and if you don't then you gotta wait until I'm ready to tell you. Either way, you'll find out. Now, what do you say? Deal?" Iruka lifted his hand to meet Naruto's to seal the deal. Naruto was disappointed but it would give him another reason to win the exam. "Alright, seems fair. You've got yourself a deal."
It was getting late and the movie just ended, the both males said their goodbyes to each other and retreat to their rooms. Naruto laid on his bed when he felt the Kyuubi calling him. In an instant he stand in front of the Kyuubi cage slightly pissed.
Naruto we gotta talk right now. The Kyuubi's voice echoed throughout the whole room. He didn't look angry, he looked concerned, his eyes were filled with worry instead of hatred, Naruto has never seen him like this. "What's the matter Kyuubi, you're not acting your normal self, it's kinda freaking me out". Kyuubi growled at Naruto, "Oh shut up, I'm just worried for you. What's going on between you and that Inuzuka kid?" Naruto was dumbstruck, "What do you mean what's going on? We're just friends. Or at least that what I think we are." Naruto told the Kyuubi; suddenly a cloud of smoke surrounded the Kyuubi engulfing him, as the smoke cleared up the Kyuubi transformed into his human shape.
The redheaded man who stood inside the cage was drop dead gorgeous. He was about Kakashi's height give or take a couple of inches, he had the most stunning green eyes Naruto has ever seen before, they were warm and inviting. "I see you're surprise Naruto. This is my human form, you like." The Kyuubi cocked an eyebrow making Naruto blush. "Come inside my cage Naruto." Naruto was petrified, Kyuubi saw him tense up and tried to comfort him, "Don't worry you're safe in here, while the seal is on the cage I cannot harm you in any way. Plus, you're my host. So I wouldn't want to hurt you and also I care about you Naruto. And please no cutesy cutesy stuff, or I'll just throw up." Naruto was relieved the Kyuubi cared about him. As he entered the cage everything inside changed, he was now inside a bedroom inside of a cage. "Wow, how did you do that? I thought it was a cage, it look more like a studio or something." Kyuubi shrugged explain how it worked. "Okay, now I'll ask once again. What's the relationship between you and the Inuzuka kid?"
Naruto hesitate in answering him. "Well, ummm we're friends. What are you trying to get at?" "I just want to protect you from any more harm. He seemed really protective of you and he paid for everything today. It almost seemed like it was a date, if you ask me? Don't you think so?" Naruto blushed a bit. "...No it wasn't a date. Plus, I'm straight." Naruto answered back defiantly making Kyuubi grin. "Are you sure about that?" He let he's question linger before talking again and hugging Naruto. "Don't worry if you aren't straight, just keep an open mind. You might surprise yourself." Naruto pouted for a bit, he hasn't question his sexuality before. "Remember you did kiss that Uchiha kid." "I didn't kiss him, it was an accident." Naruto protest. "Yeah, yeah, you did enjoyed it though. Don't try to lie to me because I know you did. Afterall, I am inside of you." Naruto frowned trying to get out from Kyuubi's embrace, "Stay still, don't you see I'm trying to cuddle with you." Naruto blushed and melted into Kyuubi's embrace. "There we go, isn't that much better." Naruto let out a small whisper agreeing with him.
"Hey, Kyuubi. Why are you so soft and warm? I thought you were cold, mean, and filled up to the brim with hatred."
"Well that's because you haven't gotten the chance to meet the real me. Do you like what you see." Kyuubi gently bit Naruto's inner ear making Naruto fight back a moan. "Stop that." Naruto said trying not to seem to flustered, he got turned on a bit.
"Sorry I couldn't help it Naruto, you're just too cute for your own good." Kyuubi nuzzled Naruto's neck before he got up leaving Naruto behind in a pile goo. "Anyways, Naruto please be careful. I would hate to see you get hurt. It's getting late and you need to go to sleep since tomorrow is your big day. Tell Iruka that I'm grateful that he's taking you in and give him a kiss for me." The Kyuubi landed a peck on Naruto's cheek before winking at him. " You're such a flirt, you know that, right." Kyuubi grinned before whispering in Naruto's ear, "Only for you Naruto. Now shoo, I need my beauty sleep." Kyuubi bid farewell to Naruto as he settled on his bed. Naruto woke up from his meditative state and went to sleep.
"Naruto hurry up, we're going to be late." Iruka rushed the blonde as he was getting ready, they both managed to oversleep and needed to hurry to the Hokage mansion to complete the adoption papers, " I'm ready. let's go." They got there things and left their house, they barely manage to get to the Hokage mansion in time. The adoption process was fair quick as soon as they signed the documents they're officially family.
They left the Hokage mansion almost skipping hold each others hand, they couldn't be any more happier.
"Hey Naruto, wanna grab some breakfast?" Asked Iruka."Gee, I would love to but I need to get going so I'm not late. Can we grab some dinner to celebrate instead." Iruka understood and gratefully agreed, "Sounds great. As soon as you're done with your mission come by home and we'll leave after you shower." Naruto nodded, he hung his father and left to meet up with Sakura and Sasuke.
"Naruto what happened to you face." Sakura asked, "Hmph, serves you right for kissing my Sasuke." Naruto's happiness went down the drain but he still had his fake smile on. "It wasn't my fault, that teme kissed me. I know I'm attractive and all but I don't roll that way, Sasuke." Sasuke smirk, "If I remember correctly, it was you who fell on me which result on YOU kiss me kissing." He sent a wink before turning around irritating Naruto. Ugh, that teme is going to pay. Naruto grinned his teeth trying to whole back as Kakashi appeared.
"Looks like everyone is here." Kakashi look at Naruto's bruise eyeing it suspiciously but didn't mention anything. "Okay, we're being sent out to protect a local artisan from bandits, and making sure he arrives at his destination safely, got it?" They all agreed we headed out to meet the man they were going to escort by the front entrance. "I'm glad you're finally here. Shall we get going." The artisan said being guarded by team 7. 'Man this is soooo boring.' Naruto thought to himself, he hoping they would get a better mission but at least he would be able to finish it fast. The artisan was trying to start a conversation then a gang of bandits closed in.
"Okay, we're being sent out to protect a local artisan from bandits as we escort him, we must make sure he arrives at his destination safely with no damage goods, got it?" They all agreed without protesting how lame the mission was. They headed out to meet the artisan by the front entrance, "I'm glad you're finally here. Shall we get going?" Kakashi nodded as they made their way outside the village.
'Man this is soooo boring.' Naruto thought to himself. He hoped they would get a better mission next time but at least they would be able to finish it fast. The air was dense, you could've cut it with a knife. Naruto was taking in everything that has happened in the past week. Sakura was doing the usual, drooling over Sasuke as if he were a piece of meat. Sasuke was sulking as always, he always seemed angry, trying to ignore the bimbo eyeing him. Kakashi was reading the latest Icha Icha novel. ' I swear he never puts that book down even for a second. He's such a prev, I swear.' Naruto scoffed in going back to lala land.
Mid Through the route Kakashi heard rustle, he glance to see the bandits getting ready to attack. He motion Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke to get ready. The artisan has been fairly quiet, he was trying to start a conversation when a gang of bandits closed in on them. "I recommend you guys empty your wallets, and turn round, if you know wants good your ya." Snickered one of the bandits. " Why you guys just turn around and we'll pretend we never saw you." Naruto called out to them making them laugh, " You sure have a loud mouth blondie. Now, stop pretending you're a ninja and schedule home." Naruto growled, " You asked for it."Kakashi glanced at his teams members communicating with their eyes as they knew what to do.
"Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu." Naruto summoned five clones appeared in a cloud of smoke guarding the artisan while the real Naruto charged full force knocking one of the bandits off to the ground. That was the cue for everyone else to find an opponent, being there were only 5 bandits everyone got one. "You'll regret that kid," the bandit groaned in pain as he got up shaking the pain off. " You sure have a kick in that punch but that's nothing. Pakun, you know what to do." The bandit called to his friend, "Kirigakure no Jutsu," He quickly expelled a dense mist surrounding everyone limiting their visions.
"Naruto, he's right behind you." Sasuke yelled, Naruto evade the incoming sword slash just by an inch. Naruto quickly regain his balance, he took out his kunai and launch himself at the bandit successfully disarm him without getting cut. Naruto place himself in back of the bandit pressing his hand together readying Kohona's deadliest technique. "Thousand years of Death." He jammed his finger behind the bandits rump sending him flying, passing midair from the immense pain, he's threshold couldn't sustain. Naruto had a devious grin plastered on his face. After securing the bandit, Naruto caught up with Sasuke. Like always he didn't need help, "Fire Style: lotus flower bullet." The fire managed to dissipate the lingering mist revealing the battle field, Sasuke spotted the caster of the mist and waste no time in sending a cloud of shurikens. The mist ninja managed to dodge them the rain of shurikens, but he fell right into Sasuke's diversion, he knew the mist ninja would've evaded his shurikens so we timed his attack perfectly leaving to margin of error. "Kage Shuriken no Jutsu.." The mist ninja fell unconscious on the floor with a huge impaled Shuriken. " Nice job Sasuke," Naruto called out in awe, making the Raven haired teen smirk. Naruto always admired how Sasuke would always stay calms and he steps ahead of his opponents being able to plan this attacks perfectly. He did dare say anything to him in fear of being ridicule as the Raven hair teen always did.
" Let's go check on Sakura." Sasuke agrees, they made their way to meet Sakura. She has your hands full at the moment, the kunoichi she's battling against is quick limber and using genjutsu to trap Sakura. "Hehehe, not so tough now little girl. Why don't you go back home and play with your dolls." The kunoichi scowled, laughing maniacally as she's overpowered Sakura. Naruto's eyes were filled with rage wanting to protect the girl he likes but Sasuke stops him, " don't you dare interface. This is Sakura's battle not you're." He growls at Sasuke fighting every neve not to get involved, he knew Sakura need to do this. "...I-I can't..." Sakura cries as he's getting cuts all over his body. "Sakura you can do it, just calm down and focus. Listen for your movement, tune in." Naruto yelled barely managing to be heard by her. Sakura closes her eyes heitning here audio perception. "Ha, got you." She throws two shurikens striking her legs slowing the kunoichi speeds enabling to easily break the genjutsu. Once she's released she turned her inner Sakura smashing the Kunoichi to the ground rendering her unconscious. The celebrates her victory and humbly thanks Naruto, he blushed receiving gratitude from his crush. Sasuke just smirks and walks away.
On the other side of the battlefield, Kakashi was handling the boss of the bandits. "Kuchiyose: Donton: Tsuiga no Jutsu:" He managed to summon four of his ninja dogs to sniff out their opponents. "earth Style: pursuit" The ninja dogs dash to their target and bite down pinning the boss to his knees; unfortunately, the boss managed to substitute himself with a water clone. "Nice try Kakashi, but it's going to take a lot more to stop me." The ninja dogs sniffed out the hiding spot of the boss, he cursed. " I'm afraid this is the end. Katon: Hosenka no Jutsu" two medium size fireballs were launched hurling towards him, "Suiton: Suijinkeki" A huge wall of water appeared stopping the fireballs, "I expected more from the great copy nin..." Kakashi appeared underneath him grabbing his leg and finished him off.
" Hmmm, I wonder if the kids are done," He took out his Icha Icha novel and submerged under it's filth. The last bandit fled witnessing his boss fall and his comrades.
The rejoined the artisan making sure he remain unharmed. "I'm okay, now let's get going. I ain't getting any younger." The arrived at their destination safely, "Thank you guys, pleasure take this as a token of my appreciation." He handed 200 Ryo each as a bonus for keeping him and his art safe. " I'm sorry but we can't accept this." Kakashi tried to handed it back but the artisan refused, "nonsense, you guys deserve it." They thanked the man and returned to the village.
Naruto was utterly excited to return to his father. He keep rushing ahead of his team calling back at them, "Come on, let's hurry up." or "Pick up the pace ,you slowpokes." Kakashi was becoming to be suspicious of Naruto, the blonde usually loath to resist to return to the village, but he shrugged it. Upon arrival the clear the mission and each of them get paid. "Hey,Naruto can I talk to you about something." Kakashi voice called to him with slight sense of worry. "What's the matter Kakashi." He asked his teacher with a quizzical look on his face not knowing the reason he was called out. " Naruto look at me, did the villager assaulted you?" He said with a stoic face trying to figure out Naruto . " ... Yeah... but it doesn't matter." Naruto replied trying not to say much to his sensei. " I see. Naruto, I was talking with Iruka and well we've decided on getting some sort of guards to protect you, perhaps some anbu black ops." Naruto winced, "NO... I mean no. It would just make things more complicated. Plus, I can take care of myself. I don't need anyone to protect me, I've endured all of this from the past 13 years."
"I see... well you aren't alone anymore. I heard Iruka adopted you; congratulation by the way. I know you don't need protection. You are more capable of taking care of yourself but here's the thing." He sighed, " Let's say you were pushed too far and you get overcome by the Kyuubi's rage... It wouldn't be wise for you to fight back, they will just blame you even more even though you are the real victim... " Naruto knew he was right, he knew if he were to fight it would get worse for him. " If you aren't going to accept the protection at know that you have people you can turn to. Iruka is now your father, he will never let anyone harm you, I'm sure you know that... If you can't find Iruka you can always come to me."
"Why...why would you offer your help?" He wasn't agitated, he was confused. bewilderment by Kakashi. " I'm offering my help because I care about you, Naruto. I'm doing it because I want to help you realize your true potential." Kakashi truly wanted to him, but he did have ulterior motives, Iruka. He had to become closer to the blonde for Iruka's sake. He isn't doing just for Iruka. Yes, it plays a major role in it but he truly believes in Naruto, the blonde simply needs to mature some more and he'll carry out great things.
"... I gotta go Kakashi sensei, Iruka is waiting for me. I'll take that into consideration, but if I find any anbu black ops spying on without my consent consider yourself dead to me."
' Geez, that was kinda rough but it would violate any respect I have for him. It would be as if backstab me, even though if it's just for my sake. I can handle myself. Plus, as if the anbu black ops would protect me, they are more than capable of killing me and would get away with it. I won't trust anyone with my life except for Iruka.'
" Seems fair to me. Alright Naruto, I'll see you later. Enjoy your dinner with Iruka." 'how did he know' Naruto asked himself, disregarding his curiosity he nodded and went straight home.
"Iruka, I'm home." Naruto opened the door leaving his keys on the table. He wandered through the house looking for a sign of the brunette.
" Naruto is that you?" Echoed a muffled voice from the bathroom. Moments later, the bathroom door opened letting out a blast of hot steam. Out came Iruka with a towel barely cling to his hips. Iruka's body was still wet, he had water droplets running down his chiseled chest, his hair was down still damp. Naruto was observing the man's in awe, he never seen Iruka half-naked before and here he was, right in front of his. Naruto caught himself from having inappropriate thoughts of the man who's basically his father.
" Hey Iruka..." He mumbled, trying to get his eye off the man who stood before him. He shut off any thoughts he was getting and headed to his room, trying to avoid Iruka for obvious reason.
" I'm going to take a quick shower before we leave." He dashed straight to his room leaving a questioning look on Iruka's face, he dismissed it and headed of to change.
Naruto wasted no time in getting ready. Once Naruto was bathed and freshly clothed they left. Once outside, people were giving them nasty looks, no surprise for Naruto but Iruka simple grabbed Naruto's, "Come on son, Let's get there before we're late. He purpose said it outloud catching the villagers attention, they were stunned watching their beloved Iruka calling Naruto his son.
"Is there a reason you're looking at my son like that?" Iruka spoke with an assertive voice never heard before, it brought fear to the person he spoke to.
"..uh... nothing..." The man scurried away almost tripping as he ran, not looking back. The rest of the villagers were shocked but they quickly look away.
" Shall we get going? Iruka looked down at Naruto giving him a heartwarming smile. Naruto was on the brink of crying seeing how Iruka stood up for him, but he wouldn't like to cause a bigger scene.
"Thanks, dad."
"That's my job. I'm not going to stand people staring you down with malice in their eyes. If they dare hurt my son, they will suffer." The conviction in his voice made Naruto feel safe, he's never seen Iruka like this before.
They made their way to the barbecue place, they were ushered in by a young women who's in her early 20's, she offered them their menus and took their drink orders before she left. In the restaurant they were getting sneers and nasty comments make Naruto uncomfortable. "Don't worry about it. They can't and WILL NOT hurt you." He patted Naruto's shouldered trying to calm his nerves, naruto gulped trust Iruka.
"Fancy seeing you guys here." A silver-haired man appeared."May I sit you guys." Iruka glanced at Naruto waiting for an approval from him. "Sure, Kakashi sensei." The man sat next to Naruto in front of Iruka. "Thanks, I was just walking by and saw you guys here. I hope I'm not interrupting." He sent a wink towards Iruka which didn't get notice, he kicked Kakashi lightly on his shin which make Kakashi chuckle. Iruka wasn't ready to tell Naruto he's seeing someone who just happens to his team captain. He worried Naruto would react poorly. He had to warm up Naruto to the idea first, that much was given, he feared Naruto would feel not wanted the last thing he ever wanted. Actually, Kakashi wasn't just 'walking by', Iruka mention they where they were gonna go eat and proposed he should appear unexpecting in hopes of bringing him and Naruto close.
" Your food will be here shortly." The waitresses said eyeing the new addition, "Hello sir, I'm sorry I don't have an extra menu, I'll get find one shortly, meanwhile what would you like to drink?" She said politely taking it better than other waitress who would be pretty annoying. "Sorry if I'm causing an inconvenience." Kakashi said with a sweatdrop. "Oh no sir, it's no inconvenience." She offered a genuine smile. "Alright, I'll have some water." She nodded, "Alright sir. If you guys need anything just call me over."
"She was awfully nice, if I were her I would've been annoying. Just saying."
Iruka nodded in agreement with Kakashi's statement, "yeah, she's been a great host. She wasn't given us any problems."
The dinner went quite well, Naruto didn't mind having Kakashi crashed it. In fact, he was glad did, Iruka seemed like he enjoyed it as well. They paid for their dinner and made sure to leave a big tip for the waitress who she thanked them graciously. Once the left the BBQ place were walking around the village just talking about random stuff. They made a stop by an ice cream place, Kakashi asked them if they wanted one and he wanted to buy them.
"Kakashi is a great guy. I always thought he was just a prev reading those books but this is a new side of him I haven't seen before. I like it." Naruto smiled, and Kakashi came by with the ice cream in hand.
"Thank you, Kakashi sensei,"
Kakashi shrugged, "No problem Naruto."
Iruka was glad Naruto was getting a new appreciation for the man he liked, all he had to do is break the new to him. It would take some time but Naruto would get used to it. He was sure of it. Iruka has been dating Kakashi for the past 2 years, belive or not. They had to keep things a secret for obvious reason but they were happy. They've talked about adopting Naruto and they both agreed it would the perfect thing to do, but they had to keep their relationship a secret until Naruto was ready for it.
A/N: Soooo what do y'all think? Should I change it before going on or just continue?
