Iruka sighed as he walked away from his house in the morning. He'd missed a few days, not his choice mind you, and now he needed tog et back to work. His little students, cough demons, were probably giving hell to whoever was watching them. HE shook his head and walked faster.

He'd slept with Kakashi again. Even when he wanted to stay mad. He wasn't happy about that one bit. Was he that desperate? Damn, that sucked. He shook his head and continued on to the Academy. Surely, a distraction was all that was needed to get his mind of Kakashi and his wicked ways.

Speaking of wicked ways, how did he get so good? Had he seriously had that many lovers? What umber was he? 6875? Yes, an odd number, but seriously. How many people had that man slept with to get that good? Did he match up with them? And why was he even comparing with faceless men/women?

He shook his head once more and tried to stop thinking of the damn horny pervert. With the skilled hands and mouth and- No! No more thinking of him .He was an asshole. He stood him up. He did not want Kakashi. At least, not until he learned his lesson.

He sighed and walked into the Academy, feeling tired and sad. Why, he wasn't sure. The tired part he understood, seeing as he barely slept last night. But everything else, well-

Iruka looked up and gasped as he saw Genma's face. "Oh, my gosh, what happened?" He rushed over to him and took his face in his hands, looking over the bruises. He vaguely remembered this little thing called personal space but was not worrying about it now as he checked over his friend.

Genma pouted as he looked down at Iruka. He hoped his plan worked. "Kakashi hit me." He pouted harder.

Iruka gasped. "What? Why?" He shook his head and took his hand leading him inside his classroom. "Sit." He pointed at his desk before going to the first aid kit. He was sure these bruises were a little old, at least a day, but it didn't matter. They were some nasty bruises and one of the cuts looked like it might erupt again, spilling out some kind of liquid. Not pleasant.

"Why'd he hit you?" He took out an antiseptic wipe and opened it before cleaning the wound. He rolled his eyes as Genma flinched. Baby.

Genma pouted harder than before. Which was amazing, seeing as his lip was nearly all the way out, making him look ridiculous. "I don't know. He just said 'You can't have my 'Ruka. He'd mine. He won't go out with you.'" He shook his head. Sure he was paraphrasing but it didn't matter. He was going to beat Kakashi. That's all that mattered.

Iruka frowned. This…sounded really bad. Kakashi was being possessive? Hm. This was not good at all. "Why? What did you say?"

Genma shrugged. He sighed as he looked at the floor, subtly watching Iruka's reaction. "I just said that I wouldn't mind going on a date with you." He smirked as he saw the blush that covered Iruka's face.

Genma wanted to go on a date with him? For real? Or was he just saying that to upset Kakashi? No, no, a man that was gorgeous could like him. Yes. Iruka smiled. "Well, why'd you tell him?" Why not tell the guy in question?

Genma shrugged. "I think I was kinda asking him. I didn't want to step into his turf and make him even more mad. But he still had no right to hit me." He sighed dramatically before looking up at Iruka. "Will you please go out with me? Please? As more then friends. A date." He smiled softly. It actually wasn't a bad suggestion. Iruka was kinda cute. Minus the scar and all.

Iruka blushed. Oh hell. Here was the guy he'd had a crush on for a while, asking him out. It was too good to be true. He smiled and looked away, catching sight of something silver. Silver. Hair. Kakashi. Oh damn. Maybe he should think of the consequences.

He was sleeping with Kakashi. Ok. Fine for him, he enjoyed it. And now here was Genma asking him out. What he'd wanted for a long time now. If he went out with Genma, no more sex with Kakashi. … … No more sex. Hm. This did not seem like a good idea. He shook his head. What to do, what to do.

"I don't Genma. I mean, I kinda have a thing with Kakashi right now." He shrugged slightly.

Genma's eyes narrowed slightly. Damn bastard was always getting in the way! "Are you dating him?"

Iruka's eyes widened. Was he dating him? "Define dating."

"Going out with him. Seeing movies, going to dinner, having fun, outside of a bedroom." Genma was going to win this game.

Iruka's eyes dropped. He wasn't dating him. He softly said, "No. We're not dating."

Genma smiled on the inside. Perfect! This was better than he expected. Now, all he needed to do was make him doubt the Jounin. "Go out with me. I'll take you to places. Besides, who's to say Kakashi isn't doing the same thing, as we speak?"

Iruka looked up at Genma, slightly scared. No. Kakashi…wouldn't…do that. Would he? "Um…"

"Please, Iruka. I want to take so badly." Genma took Iruka's tanned hand in his own and rubbed the back of his hand. "Please. Just one date. If you don't like it, I won't bother you again."

Iruka looked at him. Maybe he was right. Maybe Kakashi was doing the same thing. "Ok. One date." He smiled slightly, not feeling good about this. It didn't bode well for either friendship or relationship.

Genma smiled. And in the bag! He took his other hand and squeezed his fingers. Now, to seal the deal. "How about a kiss to make it official?"

Iruka blushed and shook his head. "No, you just said date. No kissing." He tried to move his hands back, embarrassed. Why was he asking him for a kiss? He thought that was saved for later.

Genma smiled. "Come on. Just one kiss. I promise you'll like it." He winked at him. He just needed this kiss.

Iruka shook his head. "no." He tried to tug his hands back, not really trying, but still surprised at Genma's reluctance to let go.

Genma smiled. "Just one little kiss. Then I'll drop it." He was not going to give up on this.

Iruka sighed. What was it with Jounin being pushy? Seriously. "Fine!" He shook his head. He was only agreeing to it because he had to class soon and needed Genma gone. If he was anything like the rest of the crazy ninja rolling around, he wouldn't leave until he got the kiss.

And score! He was so besting Kakashi. He didn't get this. On the first try. A kiss and a date. Ha-ha, beat that Kakashi! He let go of Iruka's hands and took his face into his hands. He rubbed his cheeks softly, liking how they darkened as he blushed. He leaned forward and kissed Iruka, using all his skills, hoping to make him fall even more in love with him.

Iruka had closed his eyes and Genma's lips connected with his. But as he was kissing Genma with small kisses, his brows furrowed in a frown and one eye opened. This wasn't right. It didn't feel right. He wasn't talking about a spark but there was no real…anything to it. It was just skill. Which was kinda…off putting. He pressed harder against his lips, hoping he just wasn't trying hard enough.

Genma's eyes widened slightly. Well, if someone wasn't eager. Maybe he could convince him to go back to one of their apartments and get this whole thing over with. Yeah, that would be good. He moved his hands around Iruka and pulled him close.

Iruka frowned harder and pushed his hands into Genma's hair. This wasn't right. No good feeling, no lust, nothing. Just…nothing. He pulled back and looked at Genma. That hadn't felt anything like Kakashi's kiss. Kakashi's kiss almost always made him go weak in the knees. This…Well, this was crap. And the smile Genma gave him, the smile that was basically boasting his "skill" didn't help any either. It was too smug and cocky. Ew. He didn't like it. But to be polite, he smiled shyly back, hoping that was enough and he would leave.

Kakashi rubbed at his chest again. Why was he feeling pain? He had gone over to see Iruka at the Academy and tell him he was going to treat him to lunch when he saw Genma and him kissing. He hadn't said anything, done anything, he just left. And now, his chest was burning. What the hell was wrong with it?

He shook his head and continued to walk faster. He ignored the strange looks from people. Sure he was walking fast. Nothing surprising. He just needed to get away from that.

"Oh Esteemed Rival! How Are You This Fine Day? Why Are You Not With Your Youthful Lover?"

Kakashi's chest burned stronger. Damn pain. He turned and glared at Gai. "We do have separate lives. Things to do…People to see." He growled and shook his head. He walked even faster away from the spandex covered man.

Gai stopped and frowned. This was not good. Something was really wrong with his friend. And he was rubbing his chest. Hm. He followed after his friend, determined to find the reason for his behavior.

Hours later, Iruka was stretching in the Mission's Tower. His body was sore, not just from Kakashi but from sitting still too long. He needed to move. He needed to do more then this. But he'd be good until the end of his shift which was to be in only a few minutes. Yay. He relaxed in his chair, seeing as more than likely, no one else would be showing up tonight.

And true to his word, 5 minutes later, no one showed up and Iruka was heading home. He was exhausted. He just wanted to go home and curl up in bed. But, more then likely, a certain Jounin was going to want a little more activity.

He wouldn't complain.

Iruka walked into his home and dropped his bag and keys by the door before he started to undress. He liked being comfortable in his own home. He moved to the kitchen and started making food. He looked at the clock. Hm. Kakashi still wasn't here. He thought he would have shown up by now. He shook his head. No worries. He'd show up later. But just in case, he'd make extra for him.

After eating, Iruka hopped into the shower, breathing deeply. Now Kakashi would come. He seemed to have a special radar that told him when Iruka was showering. Wouldn't be long before now.

Iruka was in bed and still no Kakashi. He was lying naked in bed with no Kakashi.

Kakashi's radars were broken.

He sighed and closed his eyes, getting comfortable in his bed. No doubt he'd show up to sleep. He always was there when he woke up. Or at least left a note saying he had left.

Iruka woke up and stared at the ceiling. Why was he not able to get some proper sleep? This was the fourth time he woke up. Something was really wrong. He grumbled and looked at the time. Midnight. He looked next to him where Kakashi should be. Nothing. The sheets were still cool.

Iruka growled and rolled over. Where the hell was that dumb man? He should have been here hours ago. This was wrong. He sighed and tried to sleep.

He couldn't.

Iruka grumbled and moved on his side so he could face the empty left side of the mattress. He didn't like sleeping alone anymore. He growled and grabbed Kakashi's pillow. He hugged it close. It wasn't even close to the same thing.

He groaned and continued to roll over, trying to get comfortable.

Halfway across town, someone was having a similar dilemma.

Kakashi groaned and flipped over and over again. He looked at the right side of the bed, wanting his lover. Sure, Iruka had never slept over at his house, but his body knew there was something missing and it wouldn't relax and sleep.

But Kakashi was not going over there. No sir-ree. He growled and threw himself all over the bed like he normally would. Still, not good. He sighed.

Kakashi was angry about his lover kissing Genma. How dare he? Iruka was his. Iruka wasn't suppose to go around and kiss strange men. No. No, no, no! Kakashi growled and punched his pillow, wishing it was human flesh.

Kakashi was not going to go over there. No way. He was mad at Iruka. He'd talk to him about this tomorrow. See what the hell was going on. Then, when Iruka begged for forgiveness, he'd be nice and give it to him. He'd also screw his brains out as a punishment. Seemed fair.

Early the next morning, Iruka looked at the left side of the bed again. Kakashi never came to him.

That wasn't what I had planned. Well, kinda. Anyways, let me know what you think. Review, fav, and all that jazz. =] Gracias.