CASE FOURTEEN


Saturday 7:45 pm

Hellooo … Kakashi's home!!! I'm baackk …!!! Naruto inner self screamed in joy. He sniffed the air around as if to recall the memories he experienced here, in the commissioner's apartment. He rubbed his both hands while grinning mischievously. Heheheh …

"What're you grinning about?" Kakashi had noticed this. "Don't just stand at the door there. Come on in and put your belongings into your used to be room."

Naruto foolishly scratched at the back of his head. He quickly carried his two jumbo suitcases (As if he would stay here forever) and headed to his used to be room. He had been released from the hospital this afternoon after five days being held patient. During that period of time, Naruto had been discharged from all the charges in Orochimaru murder case.

"Make yourself comfortable." Kakashi said while heading to the kitchen. He then called out from there. "I'll be preparing us dinner!"

Naruto laid spread eagle on the bed while having his eyes wandered at the ceiling above. His mind did a bit of rapid thinking. Now that things already considered safe and sound, what should I do with 'him'? Should we go out on a date or something? Watching movies? Going for a vacation outside Konoha? Or should we just stay at home and screw each other all day long … Or maybe …

"Yo! Naruto kun …!!" Came Kakashi's voice from the bedroom door. "Yoohoo …!!! Anybody in this room?"

Naruto startled. "Wh-what?" He turned his head to Kakashi who was standing curiously at the door. "You calling me?"

Kakashi folded his arms over his chest and walked towards the bed. He then sat himself next to the blonde. "Are you asleep? Sorry to have waked you … Just wanna let you know that dinner's ready."

Naruto abruptly sat up. "What?! So fast?" Thought I only took a few minutes on daydreaming.

Kakashi smiled under his mask (He didn't take it off yet). "I just realized I don't have anything in the freezer so I ordered us bentos. Would ramen be okay to you? Two bentos for you."

Upon hearing this, Naruto jumped to his feet. "What are we waiting for; let's have our dinner while it's still hot!" He then scram out of the room leaving Kakashi at the bed, blinking dumbfoundedly.

The man heavily sighed. Not that he mind taking care of Naruto until things can be considered safe for the blonde, but he kept getting the feeling that things are going to be much harder than it seems. He could not tell why or how but another tragedy is on its way. The point is whether it is going after Naruto or him. But right now is how to handle the blonde during his staying here because he had another feeling that the boy would not stay at ease. Or should he say, the flirt had just begun.

You're putting me in a difficult situation here … I hope you won't blame me if I can't control myself … Jiraiya san …


"Aah …aahchhooo!!" Jiraiya sneezed. He wiped his nose. That was odd. He did not have any sign of flu but he sneezed all of sudden. Someone must have mentioned his name.

"What's wrong?" Tsunade who was with him had asked. "Do you have flu?"

The old man shook his head. "I don't think so …"

The wife sent him a lopsided smile. "Good … Now let's continue with our discussion on Naruto's engagement day. How about if we arrange it on … Blah … blah …blah …"

Somehow, the rest of those words became inaudible to Jiraiya's ears. His mind was rapidly thinking of his grandson. He was not only thinking about the brat's safety but there is something else which is bothering him as well. But what?

"Sluuurrppp…!!" Naruto eating his dinner could be heard a mile away. Aahh …! This is heaven! I can't get enough of just two bentos of ramen!

Kakashi furrowed an eyebrow. He froze from his eating. (He's without his mask now) "I'm supposed to keep an eye on you from any current danger but that doesn't mean I also have to keep an eye on you from choking to death."

By the time Kakashi finished with his words, Naruto had finished with his meal. It was a record time; nine and half minutes on two bentos. He then grinned sheepishly towards the man before him. "You know that I always love ramen, Kakashi san. Besides, I'm starving." He then drank himself in.

Kakashi rolled his eyes and let out a light sigh. Yeah… right … He too had stopped eating. He then asked. "So, what are you going to do now?"

Naruto who was about to wash his dishes, abruptly froze. He took his time thinking before answering the man. "I'm not really sure. I wasn't thinking of anything to do right now."

While saying that, his mind was brought back to the day he had been to Konoha Bank. Ah! Those Bonds!! Come to think of it, no one has yet to know about the bonds. Well, except for Tatsuki of course. But no matter, I can kill him after I get my hands on those bonds. Heheheh … His inner self chuckled in a kind of mysterious way.

Kakashi turned to his right and rest his chin on his left palm while his elbow on the dinner table. He watched Naruto, amused. "You still have your grandparents. You will inherit their fortune after your mar- …" Kakashi did not finish with his words when he suddenly remembered.

"Remember Kakashi. Do not mention about his marriage yet. This is going to be a surprise for Naruto." The Mayor had reminded him some time ago.

"After my marriage, if that's what you mean …?" Naruto did not bother to turn around. He continued with his dishes.

Kakashi silenced himself unsure on how to react to the question.

"I know what's 'that' mean." Naruto continued, in low voice that would have been inaudible to Kakashi's ears. "I don't care if I never get to inherit anything from my grandparents. And I don't care to never getting married either as long as I can be with someone I like … or most likely 'love' …"

Kakashi's blood rushed along his spine because of a slight uneasy feeling. He tried to chase it away by tapping his right hand fingers in rhythm on the table surface. "Gaara …?" He shot a hint.

What the hell …?! Naruto quickly turned to face the man. His face showed a slight anger. "Let me remind you; Gaara and I are history now! Don't ever mention his name again!"

"Then who?" Kakashi quickly asked. He did not know why but his eagerness forced on him.

"You know who …"

"Anybody that I know of …?"

"You knew him very well …"

"'Him'?"

For god sake, why are we talking in riddles here?! Naruto inner self yelled. He gave up his dishwashing, wiped his hands on his sleeves and started walking in a quick pace towards the man sitting at the table. He stopped when their knees touched each other.

Now Kakashi's eyes were at the same level as the boy's chest. He lifted his head up to meet with the other's eyes and stared. The boy returned the stare meaningfully.

Unexpectedly, Naruto suddenly took his sit on Kakashi's lap with his feet at each of the man's side facing each other. The blonde then placed his both arms over each side of the man's shoulders. His face came very close to Kakashi's until their noses touched. He stared deeply into the other's eyes as though searching for an answer he was not really even sure what to expect.

Kakashi did not move neither say a word. He was stunned.

Now they looked like people exchanging breaths. (Kiss him! Just kiss him already, damn it!! Author inner self squeals.)

What the hell is he doing?! Kakashi had thought. Nonetheless, he kept his thoughts to himself.

Naruto kept staring into the man's eyes. In slow motion, he tilted his head to his left and brought his lips closer the other's. He slightly brushed their lips together couple of seconds and then stopped waiting for the man to respond.

Kakashi on the other hand was speechless and moveless. Again, blood rushed up his spine direct to his face that made him blushed. He felt a sensual kind of feeling covered his whole body and later he slightly shivered. His eyes kept focus on the boy's, blankly. He did not know what to say or think.

Since Kakashi still did not make any move, Naruto moved a step further. He softly cupped the man's face and brought his own lips near to the other's right ear. He whispered in his most seductive voice tone. "I … want … you …" He then purred.

Naruto licked under Kakashi's ear. His breathing became heavier and so did Kakashi. The blonde lowered his left hand to the other's nape and stayed there. His other hand pulled the man's head closer and then planted kisses under the ear continuously. He inhaled deeply as to remember the smell forever.

Upon Naruto's action towards him, Kakashi could not help but shuddered even more. He already had his eyes closed and both of his hands were on each side of the boy's thighs, uncontrollably. He then grazed his cheek with the other while moaning.

Naruto smiled in victory between his kisses. This had encouraged him to move further by lowering his both hands down to Kakashi's waist. He slipped his hands under the man's shirt while kept kissing and sucking at the other's nape. Kakashi moaned even more.

Suddenly …

"KAKASHI!! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!" Jiraiya's angry voice was heard.

Kakashi's soul was brought back to earth upon hearing the very familiar voice that came out of nowhere. He quickly slid his eyes open and realized something.

"Remember Kakashi. Do not mention about his marriage yet. This is going to be a surprise for Naruto."

"Ah …!! Naruto! Stop!! " Kakashi abruptly stopped the blonde from what he was doing. "Stop … We can't do this. This isn't right!"

Naruto brought his attention back to Kakashi's eyes with a frown on his face. "What? What isn't right?" He searched for more answers in the man's eyes. "Why must I stop? Don't you want this?"

Kakashi wished he could give positive answer but failed to do so. Instead of replying, he then slightly pushed the boy away from his lap and stood himself up. So did Naruto. He intended to walk away but was stopped by Naruto's grip on his left arm.

"Kakashi san …" Naruto called in a low voice while had his eyes darted at the wall before him. His face darkened.

Kakashi remained silent. He placed his hand on Naruto's and slowly released the boy's grip. He then walked away and disappeared into his own room without even say a word.

Naruto remained in his position when Kakashi left. He stole a glance over to the man's room which can be seen from the kitchen. The lights had already turned off. A while later he chuckled.

"The chase has jus begun, Kakashi san … You won't escaped me …" He whispered under his breath. An evil smile formed on his lips. His inner self added 10 marks into his inner self diary.

TBC