Chapter 10

Next morning, inside Midori Koen

The atmosphere did not change much from yesterday. Although Kyoko reassure that Kakashi will not do anything to Iruka and that she will not force Iruka to take intimate photos if he cannot stand it, Iruka still has a wish of keeping a small distance away from Kakashi, though Kakashi looks a bit hurt every time when he moves away.

However, the shoot when so far so good, and Kakashi ask Kyoko to drop him of at one of the station near the school. Neither Kurenai nor Kyoko says anything other than gratefully thank Kakashi for his work and that Kyoko will meet him when she gets hold of the photos and the money that Kakashi deserves. Then, the 3 other guys drop off at the next station and Iruka is actually pleased to meet them, as like what Kurenai has said, they are pleasant people to work with and hopefully be friends with.

At last, Kyoko stops her car outside Iruka's flat. She jumps out of the car when Iruka looks for his keys. 'Listen, I know you saw us yesterday, I have something to tell you, but let me drive Kurenai back home first, okay?'

'Yes, I suppose…' Iruka replies uncertainly, 'is it really urgent? What is it about?' he stares at the floor but not looking at Kyoko. 'Yea,' Kyoko replies hastily. 'It's about Kakashi-kun, I will be back within 10minutes.'

Iruka nods and opens the door, 'Room 526, I will see you later then, Kyoko-san. See you later, Kurenai-san.'

When Iruka manages to make his way back to his flat, he throws himself into the single green sofa. Although he has an unusual interest in collecting scarecrow figures, he just doesn't feel he needs a life size scarecrow in his flat. So what is the matter with Kyoko then, he wonders. But he puts his thoughts away and makes himself some late lunch. Rather than the usual potion, he makes an extra one, as he knows that Kyoko will probably hungry too.

15 minutes later, Kyoko knocks at Iruka's door. Iruka quickly opens the door and let Kyoko in. After they position for lunch, Kyoko starts the conversation. 'Well, Iruka-chan, as you probably figures out by now, yes, I did know Kakashi-kun before yesterday. But I am very sorry about yesterday, I didn't aware that Kakashi is really that into you.'

'Hai?' Iruka is shocked by the information that Kyoko gives. 'So you know Hatake-senpai fancies me?'

'Errr.. kind of…' now this time, Kyoko is wordless. She quickly thought though everything she knows. 'I knew Kakashi-kun for a long time, back then, he was my own personal model, even Kurenai does not know him, as Kakashi does not like the idea that he earns his living by taking photographs, as you can probably tell that he does not like his appearance as the rest of us would,' she pauses. 'When Naruto come out, it borders him more than ever. As Kurenai is also very interested in Kakashi sensei, I just don't feel right to tell her until she mentioned that last week.' She takes up the teacup and takes a slip before she continues. 'Kakashi told me what he told you yesterday, I am not going to discuss any of this matter with you, as it is not right for me to push you to him. But then, one thing I can reassure you, although there are lots of people fancies Kakashi, he has not went out with any one of them, as he tells me that he is looking for the true love, and that he has a wired crush on dolphins,' Kyoko chuckles, 'which I only realise that you are the perfect match, our little dolphin~ Anyway,' she adds, 'I have warned Kakashi not to force you to do anything that you don't like, so no worries, if you don't like him, just say so. Let's our glamorous Kakashi-kun to experience rejection!' she grins cheekily.

Iruka suddenly has a very wired idea, 'ne, Kyoko-san, I just have a wired thoughts, and do you fancy Hatake-senpai?'

'!' Kyoko is bit confuse where Iruka get this idea from, but she still answers the question no matter what, 'no, Iruka-chan, Although I was not intend to tell you at this moment, I was Kakashi's brother's fiancé. He found dead during his mission and so I kind of take up some responsibility to look after Kakashi as their parents also have passed away,' she says. Although she looks fine, Iruka knows it must be really hard for her to go though all these. 'So now,' she tries to sounds cheerful, 'you know our relationship, but, doesn't mean I will be on his side, as I treat you like my own little brother, since you are so adorable.' Kyoko gently pats his head, 'well, I should get going.' She takes out a white envelop, 'here is your base salary, but there should be much more after I get the profit from selling the photos. So pop to the store and call me, literally, for anything you want, as I was also an orphan, I know how hard it must be like to live alone.' She points the set of number that is written on the envelope. 'So see you around then, Iruka-chan~'