Ok. I know I've been away and I'm not going to spew some crap or excuse about why, just that I didn't and I'm sorry. XP I really appreciate the reviews though… Probably because they're the ones that motivated me to write lol. Anyways! Here's the chapter and I hope you all like! Enjoy =]

Iruka gasped as he heard the words slip from the blond's lips. He knew this was coming, but the spoken words hurt so much more than he could've imagined. He glanced at his lover sitting beside him and frowned at the relaxed position he was sitting in. He thought that Naruto leaving was a big deal but here Kakashi was sitting there with an impassive look on his face like nothing was really going on.

He huffed and elbowed Kakashi lightly as he noticed the blond turning back towards the door. "How can you be so calm about this? Naruto's leaving and you seem to be completely fine. Why is that?" Iruka questioned as he got off the couch to look at the blond nearing the front door. He could feel his emotions bubbling up inside of him because of his insensitive lover.

Kakashi sighed while he eyed his brunette. He knew why Iruka was acting all emotional but he had to let his little blond go. "You see… Naruto is old enough to make his own decisions and this step is only furthering him in the future. You know he can't stay home forever." He said whilst he pulled at Iruka's wrist so he could sit beside him once again. Iruka quietly and obediently sat next to his boyfriend as he listened to the words he spoke. "Naruto made his decision about Itachi and I respect that but you have to let go. He can do what he wants but keeping him here won't make things better and you know it. Personally, I prefer Naruto staying here than going off with N… I mean his friend from school." Kakashi played off with a small laugh making Iruka's brow arch. He really didn't want to tell Iruka who this mystery person was, that was picking Naruto up.

Iruka saw the pondering in his lovers eyes and squinted suspiciously. "What did you say? The name?" Iruka questioned with a small glare. He could see the hesitation in Kakashi as he bit his lower lip. "Do you mean to tell me you knew something about-?

"About?" Naruto interrupted with a frown. Iruka saw the smirk plastered on Naruto's guest face without the blond knowing. Iruka huffed and glared at his lover who shrugged his shoulders slightly to avoid any confrontation.

"It's nothing Naruto. Kakashi seemed to give me impression that he knew who it was that you were talking about which I doubt." He said, throwing Kakashi a deadly glare. He only smiled happily at his pissed off lover.

Naruto rolled his eyes at his parental figures and pulled his guest over to them by the wrist. "You see, I'm leaving tonight and I want you both to know that I'll miss you guys. I'll call you when I get there and don't worry about me, I can take care of myself alright?" he said with a slight grin. Iruka pushed away the horrid feeling in his gut as he nodded his head.

"I only hope you know what you're doing Naruto. I would hate for you to make the wrong decision about this…" Iruka trailed off as he looked away. He really could not stand the feeling of his only son moving away somewhere, where he couldn't check up on him on a daily basis.

Naruto huffed and quietly walked over to Iruka and enveloped him in a tight hug. "I know how you feel but this is what I want. Please don't stress about this so much, I know that I need this and I believe that I'll be happy once I get away from things." He smiled once he released his father figure.

Iruka nodded sadly, kissing his son on his cheek as he slowly pulled away. He took Naruto's hand in his and smiled sadly. "You know my doors always open. Come anytime, you're always welcomed here." He sniffled as Naruto pulled his hand softly from his grasp.

"I know and I'll always keep that in mind." He said once he stood beside his guest. "But I must be going now, the sooner I leave the better." He mumbled as he left the two adults in the room were left staring at his back as he left through the front door.

Itachi sat at his desk as he gripped his phone tightly in his grasp. Sasuke was not answering his phone calls and things were becoming more and more aggravating as time continued. No one knew where his brother or the little blond went and it was driving him insane. Why the hell would Sasuke just disappear like that and not tell anyone where he had gone? Especially him.

He growled once he realized what time it was on his laptop. So much time had passed and he had enough. He needed to do something and it was now.

He quickly got up from his chair and roughly opened his office door, slamming it and causing a disruption to his employees who looked curiously at the raven.

"Get back to work. If anyone's seen Sasuke tell him to see me in my office or tell him to call me" he said in a menacing voice. Even Shikamaru had to gulp and the disgruntled raven who was charging straight towards him with a deathly glare directed at him.

"Tell me where Naruto is or you won't have a job Nara." Itachi demanded in a cruel voice. Shikamaru had to raise an eyebrow at the statement. Even if he was technically his corporate boss now, what information did Itachi have to know that he knew where Naruto was?

Shikamaru boldly stood his ground as he wrapped his arms across his chest. "And how will demanding and threatening an employee help, sir? It won't make me know info that I don't already know. How do you even know if I know where he is? It's not like he'll just tell anyone where he went."

Itachi bit his lip viciously, glaring daggers at the brunette. "Don't you dare get smart with me Nara. Just tell me what you know and don't get inclusive either." He dared with a smirk.

And when Shikamaru saw that expression he knew Itachi was serious. No way did he want to piss off his boss no matter the circumstances. He even seemed a bit crazed. This even scared the genius a bit if he had to say so himself.

Shikamaru sighed and patted his head gently. "Sorry boss but I don't have any idea where Naruto could be. He didn't even tell me anything." He said with all honesty. Technically he was telling the truth. He still had no idea where Naruto was headed or where he was going to stay. It was basically a wild goose chase if anyone even wanted to find him.

Itachi glared at the brunette for a fleeting second and gnashed his teeth harshly. He had to believe Shikamaru at that point, Nara would be true and not lie to him under the circumstances. It would take someone either extremely bold or extremely stupid to do something like that to him.

He eyed his employee with a lasting gaze and brushed the feeling aside. He grunted lowly and pushed past his worker as he headed towards the elevator. He even saw Temari attempt to speak to him but brushed aside the blond. He wanted answers now and he didn't care what methods he had to take to find them out.

Sasuke sighed when he saw Kiba offer him tea on his couch. And no, it wasn't that 'Get out of the way' kind of sigh either. More like a content one at that. He did take the bitter tea without fuss and let it settle on his lap. He studied the brunette with slight concentration as he headed back toward the kitchen to grab some sugar for his own. He saw the slight anticipation on Kiba's face as he added some teaspoons to his drink, making sure he didn't spill the sugar on the table.

Sasuke took a small sip from the drink, taking note of the brunette who was eying him warily. "What's with the hostility in your actions…?" Sasuke smirked, knowing what the effects of what he said would ruffle the new worker.

Kiba jolted slightly at the sudden words and laughed hesitantly at the daunting raven. Sure he was nervous but why would Sasuke even call him over to his house? Last he knew, he was supposed to be angry with his boss for acting like an ass, right? Sasuke's actions didn't make sense in the slightest, Kiba thought.

"I don't know what you're talking about Uchiha, but I'm not here to only drink this tea. Please tell me why you called me here." Kiba asked with curiosity. Truly he was wondering why Sasuke called him over and not knowing a lot about his boss, didn't give him any clues as to why.

Sasuke smirked at the brunette while he took another sip from his tea. He didn't know if he should tell him his true intentions or not but it didn't matter either way. He chuckled lightly, placing his cup on his table in front of them. He flicked the strands of hair that obstructed his view as he locked eyes with Kiba. "You know it's bad for employees to hate their boss right? I'd rather you like me instead of wishing every time you saw me you could wrench out my guts." He smiled making Kiba gulp slightly. "Would you rather prefer for me to watch every single one of your actions making sure that you're not doing anything suspicious?" he smirked once he saw Kiba shake his head with a cute face. "I didn't think so."

Kiba bit his lower lip when Sasuke picked up the cup for the second time. He didn't think Sasuke would be the kind to socialize with employees for their wellbeing. He heard stories of how cold Sasuke could be and this completely threw everything out the window. This was never planned nor expected from the younger raven brother.

"I understand you wanting to have good connections with your employees but why me? I don't seem to be the type you would like to keep company with. I even seem boring if you ask me." Kiba mumbled with downcast eyes. Having someone actually have an interest in you is something he wasn't accustomed to. It was a new feeling and he didn't think he should linger on such feelings, giving him false hope.

Sasuke scoffed suddenly, surprising the brunette a bit. He took a long gaze at him before he spoke quietly, "You must understand that I do not take employees in like this and you were right. I'm not the kind to speak freely with others. Do you think badly of me now? Do you understand what I'm saying?" he ended with a smirk.

Kiba's back shivered from the sensual implications and he didn't know how to react. Once again his boss was playing off in words, not knowing what intentions he was getting at. But the hope that Sasuke has extended to him, made it all worthwhile.

Kiba side- glanced making Sasuke's eye twitch. Did he really have to think about his answer? It should've been plain and clear as day as to what it would've been!

"Look here. If you don't know who I am and how I work then you better get things straight here Inuzuka. I run my department and I take pride in how I treat my employees including you. So you better understand your position and the way I'm treating you. People don't easily climb their way into my condo and life so you better appreciate it." Sasuke huffed as he stood from the couch. He really didn't mean for it to come out like that but like he said. He took too much pride in the things he did and how he was. Just thinking of the way Sai treated and used made him beyond angry.

Kiba stared in shock at his boss who was hastily making his way into the kitchen. What was he supposed to say now? Sasuke just shattered the hopes that were building up inside of him in an instant. Forget trying to make a relationship work now. Things have only started going downhill from this point.

Kiba bit his lower lip and stared into the full cup of tea that he poured. He knew how he was when he came from Italy and how stupid he acted but ever since he came to Japan and met Sasuke, he was more calm and reserved; something he was never known to be. He didn't know the cause but now it was plain to see. He had something for his dark and alluring boss but now he knew nothing was going to happen now. There wasn't anything that could develop between them.

Kiba sighed softly and nodded. "I understand Mr. Uchiha and I think I should leave now if you don't mind." He said in a soft sad voice. Sasuke immediately turned around to face his co-worker who was beginning to rise from his couch. Sasuke hadn't intended for Kiba to get up and go just like that without any warning. That was totally not planed.

"No!" Sasuke said unexpectedly causing the brunette to stop in his tracks. Kiba looked at his boss of he had gone mad at this point. He wanted him to leave, right?

Kiba cocked his head to the right as he stood next to the table. Sasuke's actions didn't go unnoticed by the brunette in the slightest. "What do you mean by 'no'? Don't you want me to leave?" Kiba asked with pure curiosity.

Sasuke stood frozen in his tracks. Never did he want to raise his emotions like that in front of someone or even waver them enough like that. This was utterly surprising.

He hesitated before he looked at the brunette and casually ran his hand through his hair. "I didn't mean to yell like that and if you don't understand what I mean by saying no, then I don't know what to tell you. You must not understand me or something." He said in a monotone voice while he took a seat on his couch.

Kiba frowned at the tone Sasuke spoke to him. It was insulting and Kiba didn't appreciate it in the least. "At least speak to me like you care and don't you dare insult my intelligence Sasuke. I may have misheard you but that doesn't justify you talking to me like that ok?" Kiba glared as he walked closer to the door. He really didn't feel welcomed in Sasuke's home anymore. He really didn't need to talk to him like that.

Sasuke glared at Kiba's words. Making him feel offended was not his intention but having Kiba believe that all he was about was making him upset was not true. It was the complete opposite.

Sasuke glared for a moment more and then sighed heavily as his arms dropped to his sides. He had given up. "Look Inuzuka. I don't hate you if you think that. I just teased you a little and you took it the wrong way…" he said as he held the bridge of his nose. "I actually find you somewhat interesting so don't think trivial things about me…" he trailed off making Kiba confused.

"Me? Interesting? How could you think that?" Kiba asked surprised. He was not the person everyone looked at because he was flashy or sexy. He was ordinary with a few perks. That's it.

Sasuke rolled his eyes as he approached the confused brunette. "You don't act fake with me Inuzuka. You're real to me even if it may piss me off and coincidentally I find that attractive." Sasuke humped as he quickly latched onto Kiba's arm, making sure he couldn't go anywhere.

The surprised brunette couldn't think of anything at this point. His alluring boss was basically coming onto him, whom he does find attractive himself and in the next moment he felt warm lips connect with his. His eyes bulged at the contact and he gasped once he felt a hot tongue come in contact with his lips. Of course giving Sasuke the opportunity he needed.

They both went along with the sudden kiss, forgetting the world around them. They both knew they were attracted to each other and the tension in the room wasn't helping. It only intensified the feelings deep within each other.

Kiba could feel his chest constricting and that's when he came back to his senses. He tried pushing back the raven but his grip was too tough and he knew doing this was wrong….

BANG BANG BANG! "SASUKE I KNOW YOU'RE IN HERE ANSWER YOUR FUCKING DOOR!" they both heard Itachi yell from outside.

Sasuke had released his hold on Kiba and they both pulled away, catching their breath. Sasuke side glanced at the brunette and told him to sit down and wait for a bit as he answered the door.

Sasuke sighed as he opened the door to reveal a very fuming and disgruntled raven. "What happ-

"Where the FUCK have you been Sasuke? I have been looking everywhere for you and Naruto. Where is he." Itachi demanded as he forced himself inside. Sasuke raised his brow at the comment. Itachi was looking for him and Naruto? Why?

"What do you mean you've been looking for me? I've been home almost all day. I only went to work in the morning and as for Naruto, I don't know where he is. I haven't seen him since yesterday." Sasuke said with a puzzled look. Why would Itachi come looking for them anyways?

"Naruto's gone and no one knows where he is. Do you know where he is Sasuke." Itachi said as he looked around Sasuke's living room finding Kiba sitting there with a confused look on his face. "You must be Inuzuka am I right?" he said softly.

Kiba nodded slightly and looked directly at Sasuke who shrugged his shoulders.

"If you've seen Naruto tell me"

Kiba rose his eyebrow at the statement and shook his head.

"You know, you could check Iruka's place right? If anyone would know where he went it would be him…. You know he is his adoptive father." Sasuke huffed as he crossed his arms. Even if Itachi was his brother he still didn't like the fact that someone came into his home and questioned the hell out of him. It felt invading.

Itachi scoffed and tapped his brother's shoulder as he turned to face the door. "Just make sure you know what you're about to do. Don't make any stupid decisions that you would regret. And you better answer your phone the next time I call you." He whispered but loud enough so that Kiba could hear which instantly ruffled his feathers. Itachi did it on purpose.

Sasuke sighed as he closed the door after Itachi had left and faced the brunette with a solemn stare. "Don't mind him, you know he's under a lot of stress… Naruto…. Hmmm…." Sasuke pondered, taking long strides back into the kitchen perking Kiba's attention.

Naruto… Naruto… He heard that name before. It must have been at work or something because the name nor the face didn't come to mind. Kiba sighed when he noticed the raven deep in thought as he watched Sasuke stare at his phone. What was with the 180 change? It was confusing the hell out of him.

"If you have nothing further to say to me, then I'll be leaving Sasuke…." Kiba said as he traced his lips softly. Of course the kiss was still stuck in his head. It totally caught him off guard..

Sasuke stared for a few moments before he nodded. "I need to talk to you tomorrow when you come in Inuzuka but I have something I need to attend to at the moment. A friend needs my help." He said in a calm tone while he pocketed his phone away.

Kiba frowned but agreed never the less and silently walked to the door but before he left, he gave Sasuke one more glance before he vanished behind the door. Taking in the longing gaze the raven showed.

Iruka was crying silently on the couch of the living room when Kakashi walked in with a warm glass or milk. He handed it to his petite lover and massaged his back gently. It was well over 2 hours when Naruto left but Iruka was still crying his eyes out. Kakashi didn't think his little dolphin would take it that hard but it seemed his love for his foster son was so great compared to his own. Don't get him wrong, he felt as if Naruto was a son too but he knew that Naruto had to sort his feelings and his mind out before he made a clear decision. Fugaku agreed also.

Kakashi sighed once again that night when he heard and saw the sobs coming from his lover. He really didn't like to see Iruka hurting.

He glanced at the door and from the corner of his eye, he saw a bright yellow light from the driveway appear… He sighed once again. Hopefully Iruka wouldn't cry even more after this. He adjusted himself slowly making sure he didn't knock Iruka's arm that held the warm milk and gently gave the man a kiss on the fore head as he got up.

Iruka took notice of this and gave him a questioning stare. "What is it?" he asked out of curiosity with tears still streaming down his cheeks.

Kakashi shook his head and pointed at the door just when a loud knock was made. He slowly opened the door and stared silently at his guest.

"Itachi… he's gone."

Ok so here's the new chap right? Well thankfully I'm ending this quarter soon which means ill have more time to write. I want to thank everyone that has reviewed and favored my story. Stay tuned for the next chapter cuz I'm telling you it's gonna be good. =] so much drama! Please review =]

Until next time,

Urahara