Author's Notes

Even though I have not much time to spare, so I ditched my breakfast and lunch, in order to write this up, so please, it would be great to leave me any comments!

With this chapter, I have covered most of the events that happened in the past, regarding Minato, as I was not intending to write much MinaKaka, though there would be a few more scenes that would have Minato mentioned as I have to write about the time when Naruto found out the history. But nonetheless, my concentration here is Tenzo x Kakashi... for which, I actually cried when I was writing this... I can't really write the lemon for this time, as it is simply way to sad... Don't know... Maybe I will write it up one day, but no guarantee at all... shrug irresponsibly.

Nonetheless, please don't hate the Minato here as I just felt that he was stuck as he liked Kushina and it was the wiser choice, while he loved Kakashi whom he actually could not touch.

Yanvi.

p.s. this would be the last update before the end of the month as if I still have time, I should update the other two stories instead... Jai-na.

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"Senpai..." Tenzo murmured as he held the older boy's nape with his hand and rolled them over, with the latter laying on the tatami mat, between his limps. "What do I need to do?" Even though he knew that the question sounded stupid and foolish, he actually has no experience, and so he has no other choice as he would not want to hurt his beloved senpai; even if it was not something that they were looking forward for, he still would like to give a better experience for the man that he loved.

Kakashi beamed softly as he sneaked his arms around the mokuton user's nape. "If you are positive, Tenzo... then kiss me, mark me and take me as your love." He ruffled the soft brown hair and looked right into the black orbs hazily, "I could not give you much, to be honest... except my body and my free time."

Tenzo leaned forward and sealed the man's lips with his own unskilfully. He rubbed his lips against the soft pink lips of the senpai and savoured the taste of the man. He still did not what exactly he has to do, but, of course, he did know a bit of coitus. His senpai was not being himself today at all; and that if kissing him, claiming the man as his; then he would do it, no matter what the price would be. He wanted the strong, positive senpai back, as it really upset him to see such depress and unconfident man in front of him. It hurt; truly, utterly hurt.

Kakashi closed his eyes slowly as he did not want to see the pain and tenderness that was shown on his kohai's eyes; he did not want to see the pain that reflected back to him. He pushed his thoughts away and simply let his senses felt the presence of his kohai; his lips, his body heat, as well as his love. There was only one thing that he could do for the younger man: to accept and cherish the love, even though there would not be any return.

He lifted his torso slightly, so that Tenzo could take of his vest, as the kiss deepened. He tilted his head bonelessly, so that the kohai could gain more access to his neck. He never has anyone to touch his neck for a long time, except the blond. He never actually thought that his kohai would be the one, but then, if not, who else? He knew that one day; he has to execute the betrayal, in order for him to end their absurd relationship. He felt the way that his kohai sucked his skin, leaving large, traces of marks behind. He did not reject, even though it was slightly uncomfortable. He felt the warm tears that were sliding on his neck. He opened his eyes, stretching his hands towards the wood nin's face, and wiped the tears away from the younger man's cheek. "Tenzo..." he murmured gently.

"Go-me..." the man replied, while placing his hands on top of the paler hands. "No worries, senpai... I will do what I need to do properly, sorry that I make you concern..."

"Shu..." Kakashi smoothed the younger man. "It's alright, Tenzo... I have asked too much from you... it's fine... you should have your first time with someone that you love, and that loves you. You shouldn't loss your virginity on something like this..."

"But... senpai... I love you. I really do." Tenzo countered, while brushing off the remaining tears. "Just that..."

"It's really fine... my kohai," Kakashi rubbed the man's lips with his thumb, "it's really okay to stop."

"Iie," Tenzo rejected hurriedly, and leaned down and sealed Kakashi's lips. "I have promised. I would not fail you, even if the whole world fails you."

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Minato was standing by the window anxiously. He has checked out all the places that he could think of, but his protégé, his secret lover was nowhere to be seen. He was thinking of the izakaya. But then, even though he was the Hokage, he would not check out that place as it was the place that the ANBU enjoyed their limited free time, the only time that they were being human. He was concerned, upset as well as jealous. There were only few things that could happen in there. He did not understand why his lover was there without his presence, or at least notified him. The young man has gone to the place with another few agents previously, for drinks, but then at least he came back home on time. He was certain that the man has come back to the village as he has double checked with the taicho and other butaicho; all of them have seen the man. He sighed as he saw the sun rising from the horizon.

The door unlocked softly and which triggered the man to look back. It was the man that Minato has waited for the whole night. "Where have you been, Kakashi?" he hissed in his low voice, as he saw the love bites on the man's shoulders. "Who have been with you for the whole night?" He pinned the man with his limps as the latter closed the door behind him.

"Hokage- sama, why is it your concern?" Kakashi replied plainly, and professionally.

"Kakashi!" Minato hissed as he was now fuming, his jealous was beginning to burn him from the inside. "I am your lover! I concern your well being and I love you."

"Please don't say something like that, Hokage sama," Kakashi interrupted the man, "I am only a small ANBU agent, the tool at your disposal, Yondaime Hokage. You really don't need to care deeply for me."

"Kakashi!" Minato grasped the younger man's jaw and ordered, "look at me!" He looked into the man's mismatched orbs, "where you have been? Who dare to touch you? You can be only be mine, who has the guts to claim you his?"

Kakashi sighed softly in his mind, as he knew that it was the time. In some level, he was glad, as he felt loved, even in a twisted way. The blond was always so sensible. It was really, truly, rare for anyone to see him as fuming as he was now. He never has seen a jealous Minato. He really, genuinely felt loved. However, even though it was going to hurt, a lot, he has to do it, as he loved the man. "I am not yours, Hokage- sama, at least not in that aspect. Whom I have seen is none of your concern, sensei, I have not been your protégé for a long while. And that shouldn't you concern my future shibo more? Isn't it about time to leave what has happened behind?"

"What do you mean, Kakashi?" Minato asked in a dangerously low voice, "what has happened to you and Kushina?"

"Nothing has happened between us. Kushina – san is a lovely and charming lady; and I do not mind calling him Hokage Fujin, or even shibo, if I have to, sensei."

Minato dropped his arms tiredly. He now got the hint that his lover was making. He finally understood the betrayal. His fringes blocked his eyes, so that Kakashi could not see the man's reaction. Minato leaned towards the younger man and cupped the latter's face with his hands, after pulling his mask off. "I love you, Kakashi. I love you..." he murmured lowly, "and I am letting you go. Arigatou and sumimasen..." He placed a soft perk on the lips, then nose as well as the forehead. "Aishiteru."