Chapter 11

Monday morning, Homeroom of Grade 1A, Konohagkure Kotogakko

Iruka has spent the whole Sunday doing housework while thinking of what Kyoko told him about Kakashi and about the whole thing of cosplay. He was glad that he actually went to see Kurenai as a request of his best friend, Hirako Kenji, as when he check the amount that Kyoko paid him, he was stunned by the amount. It was more than the money that he can earn if he spends the weekend in supermarket, and he actually got the time to relax and socialise, which was an unaffordable thought for Iruka, if he has to work in the supermarket for the weekend. Therefore, he arrives in school, feeling fresh and cheerful.

The whole day went okay, other than some random 'death rays' from the girls in the class, as they now treat him as the biggest enemy, which Iruka still can't figure out why. If they fancy Hatake-senpai this much, at least try to know the person rather than doing silly things like this. While he is daydreaming, he pulls back to the reality when the girls are screaming. Apparently, Hatake-senpai is paying a visit to the juniors and every single one of them are so curious to know who the senpai is looking for.

'Iruka!' the silver haired boy shows up at the door. 'Can we have a chat?' he casually asks. Suddenly, the room temperature drops, as now everyone, boys and girls, look at Iruka. Matsuda slightly push his friend from the back, 'it's better that you go, as the girls will give you more 'death rays' if you don't.' After heard what Matsuda said, Iruka quickly stands up and walks towards the door. 'Sure, Hatake-senpai.'

Kakashi quickly hold his hand and pull him up along the stair to the roof. He turns towards Iruka when they arrive. 'I suppose Kyoko told you everything?' he questions.

'Er… Kyoko-san only told me that she is your brother's fiancé, and that she kind of looks after you if you need her…' Iruka just speaks out the basic facts that he knows as he is not sure why Kakashi asks him this. 'Nothing much, really.'

'Oh…' he pauses, 'Iruka, so have you thought about what I told you on Saturday then?' he looks at him passionately. 'I really hope that you like me.'

'Hatake-Senpai… for that…' Iruka tries to reply but Kakashi put his index finger close to his lips. 'Call me Kakashi…'

'Ka…kashi-senpai, well…' he pauses as he suddenly feel that he does not want to reject the senpai, but he also doesn't feel right to go out with him when he doesn't even know this person, okay, put aside all the gossips and rumours. 'I am not sure, I don't even know you, to be honest, can we just be friends? Or even partners at work? As if Kyoko-san has to put me with another match, I found it… rather wired… if I have to do that with another guy.' Iruka blushes like a tomato, when he realise what a wrong meaning that his words can meant. 'Well, I don't mean it is not wired to do it with you… just…' he stops when he sees the smiling face on Kakashi, it is like the sunshine on a snowing day, though not hot, but very warm and bright.

Kakashi places his hands on Iruka's shoulders, 'Very well. I am glad that you are not just saying no, so at least you like me then,' he steps slightly closer. 'I will tell Kyoko that you will not accepting any jobs if I am not there.' Then, he moves even closer and whispers a set of number. 'This is my mobile number, not many people know it. Call me when you need me.' He licks Iruka's earlobe before he turns towards the door. 'See you around, Iruka~' He disappear into the dark corridor and leave the reddish Iruka on the roof.