AN: Hello! Did you miss me- well miss Kakagai anyway? This took longer to get round to than I had planned but it has been a nightmare at work recently! And looking after my ill boyfriend in the evenings. But yaaay it's the weekend so I have had some more time for fanfiction. I will also be updating my other kakagai fic this weekend, so please check that one out too, if you like this. As always, reviews are always appreciated and I do take suggestions seriously.

Oh yeah and a warning- lemon ahead! Do not read the end of this chapter if you don't like that.

Chapter 21

Kakashi's walk didn't take him farewell he had been walking all day, in between a round of sex with Gai, and would soon be on the road again. Instead he climbed high in a tree near the lake and lay on a thick branch. He watched the two chunin splashing around with envy; not because he particularly looked at either of them in that light, but because of the ease with which they touched one another, loved one another. Since Kakashi had discovered Gai's feelings for him he had not been able to relax in the man's company fully- even though they were supposedly now a couple.

Unless Gai was fed up with Kakashi already. After all Kakashi knew he had never been an easy man to deal with. And now he wanted to spare Ayame's feelings over Gai. Had Kakashi pushed his boyfriend of less than an hour too far already? It's not that Kakashi was so fond of Ayame nut more he was trying to protect her from the truth for his own selfish reasons. He felt guilty. Kakashi was trying to diffuse his own guilty feelings over his treatment of Ayame.

After the two chunin had their swim (and had their fair share of relief from the mission Kakashi had witnessed, as their hands disappeared beneath the water to help each other out) they headed back to meet Gai.

Kakashi himself wasn't hungry, especially for food that would burn his tongue and sting his eyes, so he chose instead to sulk in his tree. A slap in the face from a small messenger turtle half hour later informed him that the group was leaving. He ran to catch up.

The walk had been tense. Kakashi had led the way silently, knowing full well that Gai's hurt puppy eyes were on his back the whole time. He could feel the youthful gaze. Izumo and Kotetsu were obviously aware something had happened, the atmosphere was so tense- yet again, Kakashi groaned to himself. Finishing this mission as quickly as possible was best for all involved.

That night they set up their tents quickly. Kakashi was once again sharing with Gai. He tried to avoid eye contact with Gai as they worked, but Gai kept close to him, sniffling every now and again and making odd sounds as if he were trying not to cry. Kakashi ignored him.

At some point, Gai gasped and then excused himself for a few moments for a piss. Or so he had said. Kakashi knew he was up to something and wondered what it could be. Then again maybe it was best if he didn't know. When Gai returned his mood was inexplicably brighter and he was whistling and smiling, striking a nice guy pose every now and again.

When everything was ready and they had eaten their miso soup, Gai suddenly jumped up and spoke. "Kotetsu and Izumo, you two can take the first two watches! Kakashi and I will get some sleep now!"

Kakashi narrowed his eyes at the sudden declaration but said nothing.

"Erm that's fine and everything Gai, but isn't it supposed to be the mission leader who decides?" Izumo asked, looking to Kakashi.

Kakashi shrugged. That was as good as saying "whatever do what you want" from the copy nin.

So Izumo volunteered to take the first watch, the others heading for their tents. Kakashi had barely reached his sleeping bag when Gai pounced on him.

"Riiiiivaaaaaal," he whined. "I'm sorry, my 'Kashi. Let's not fight anymore."

He was nuzzling Kakashi's cheek, pinning him with his weight. Although he was still annoyed and suspicious of Gai's sudden change of mood, he couldn't help but relax a bit in his arms. The man filled him with a fuzzy warmth.

Kakashi raised an eyebrow. "You've changed your tune."

"Well I couldn't stay mad at you, my precious rival. I love you." Gai was speaking quickly. Too quickly even for Gai. And he was fidgeting and not meeting Kakashi's eyes. Kakashi was about to press the point when Gai's lips were crushed hard against his. He opened his to protest and ask Gai what exactly was going on and why had the excused himself earlier. The second his lips parted, Gai took full advantage of the opportunity and pushed his tongue into Kakashi's mouth.

Kakashi tried, to resist, tried to stay mad: but he was just too damn horny all of a sudden and Gai felt so good against him. His tongue was doing wonderful things. He went to growl in annoyance so Gai would get the hint to get off him and that their conversation wasn't over, but instead a moan came out.

Gai made a triumphant noise at Kakashi's obvious pleasure. He took it as a victory and continued. And then Kakashi was completely swept away in the moment as Gai's lips moved to his neck. Kakashi's mask and top was pulled off. Gai's lips moved lower.

Before he knew it they were both naked and Gai's head was between his legs. His mouth licked and teased Kakashi's erection. Kakashi's moans grew louder. His hand reached her Gai's bowl cut as Gai took his full length in his mouth now. Kakashi had to hand it to his rival, he would definitely win any competition at this. Kakashi didn't last very long.

He barely had any time to recover from his post-orgasm high. Gai eagerly spread Kakashi's pale legs and eased a finger in his entrance. When Kakashi was ready, Gai pushed his own erection in and made love to Kakashi for the second time that day. It hurt a bit because Kakashi was still sore from losing his anal virginity earlier, but soon the pleasure took over.

Gai held him and kissed him as he thrusted into Kakashi, but he soon sped up. When Gai spilled into him in a cry of passion he planted a hard kiss on Kakashi's lips as Kakashi came again.

Afterwards they lay together, face to face, and Gai stroked Kakashi's silver locks from his face. As happy as Kakashi was, his curiosity was creeping back.

"Gai?"

"Yes, my love?"

"What were you up to earlier? When you snuck off from camp?"

Gai's hand froze. "I don't know what you mean, rival!"

Kakashi could read Gai like Icha Icha. He knew when Gai was up to something.

"Gai!?"

There was an uneasiness in Gai's eyes, like a puppy that had been caught drinking from the toilet or had eaten his master's sock again. Gai shifted a bit and then pulled Kakashi into a tight hug.

"Never fear, my rival and love! I, Maito Gai, confirm that there is nothing at all for you to worry about! Haha!" Gai puffed out his chest after his declaration but his words had the opposite effect on Kakashi. The copy nin now couldn't stop worrying.

"What did you do?"

Gai tensed against him, caught between revealing his plot or hiding it. They both knew Gai was a bad liar though.

"Nothing for you to concern yourself with- all will be revealed in due course!"

"Gai?!"

Kakashi pushed them apart and looked into Gai's face. He looked shifty but seemed pleased with himself all the same. There was a certain smugness about it, and Gai wasn't about to tell Kakashi anything.

"I can assure you, all is in good hands!" the man beamed and gave Kakashi a thumbs up.

It was then that Kakashi noticed Gai's thumb: there was not one recent bite wound from his summon, but two. One looked very recent, it couldn't have been made more than a couple of hours ago.

Kakashi sighed, exasperated.

"Gai... Who else did you send a message to?"

"No one!"

"Gai!"

Suddenly the green beast jumped up and avoided Kakashi's accusing glare.

"You know what, rival, I think I will take the second watch after all..."

Before Kakashi could respond, Gai had ducked out of the tent, still naked, and relieved Izumo.

Kakashi sighed as he heard Gai shout, "Izumo-san, your nose is bleeding!"