Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Naruto or any if it's characters! Those are owned by Masashi Kishimoto. i do own any OC mention throughout the story

Ooooh the things I'd do if I did own them XD heh heh

CHAPTER 20 - He that is not jealous, is not in love.

Obito sighed, keeping his eyes closed as he woke. He didn't really want to open them to start with.
The warmth of the bandages were gone from around his head, remembering that Kakashi had taken them off earlier. He was glad his left eye had been stitched years ago. Yea.. sewed up. It was really difficult keeping one eye closed and the other open 24/7 and he had no intention of fooling anyone, he was blind on one side, so what? Glass eyes freaked him out. He definitely had no intention of letting other people see into his brain through his eye socket.. so to say. Rather keep it shut.
Obito focussed on Kakashi's breathing and his slightly fastening heartbeat. Trying NOT to focus on the fact that his head was resting on Kakashi's bare chest, or that his arms were circled around the other's frame…or that he could still clearly remember how Kakashi's fingertips had trailed over his skin hours ago. The feeling lingered. That feeling, amongst others.
He wasn't sure how it had happened, it just did. If someone would ask him to explain what the hell they had been thinking – and he was pretty sure he'd have to in the far or near future – he was quite sure he couldn't even answer that. Obito knew Kakashi was awake, for the fact that someone who sleeps doesn't have a heartbeat as fast as his and for the past 15 minutes he had felt Kakashi's fingers trace lazily over a specific scar on his shoulder blade, searching for old forgotten pain.
Obito shifted his head over the Jounin's pale skin, hiding his face in Kakashi's heaving chest. The movement on Obito's shoulder stop momentarily only to continue it's trail once he felt Obito settle. Kakashi moved his other hand into Obito's hair, only to push back a few strands, just so they could fall back over Kakashi's fingers, caressing the skin softly.

" ..cold "

Kakashi lifted his head at his friend's mumble, looking over at the covers that were resting halfway down Obito's exposed back. He sighed, keeping his hand occupied with the uneven skin. " should get dressed. "

The Uchiha sighed again, a little louder this time. As if he was having a conflict with himself. " don't know where my clothes are. " he lifted his head a little, looking up at Kakashi as he rested his chin down on the younger man's chest. leaning his head into Kakashi's touch. " we're in trouble. "

Kakashi nodded. Biting down on his lip nervously. He couldn't explain this, nor talk his way out of it. Sleeping in the same bed? ..sure..maybe Iruka was fine with that..and even then with complaining. But.. sleeping together? No way in hell was that ever ok.

Obito lifted his head fully, searching the room for his clothing, finding them a few feet away from the bed together with Kakashi's. He stared at the pile for a while, before lifting his body off of Kakashi and scooting his way up the bed to drop down next to the Copy Nin, dragging the covers with him. He was sure he was allowed -or rather- needed to suffer after what he had done, but he wasn't going to freeze to death. He'd allow Iruka to strangle him if needed. His body relaxed as he felt Kakashi's arms snake around him to hold him closer. So wrong, but yet..feeling too good to be terribly wrong. He exhaled softly and ran his hand into Kakashi's hair to the back of his neck, keeping him there when he leaned closer, kissing him soundly, softly, Just to remember. His head didn't move more than a few inches away as he pulled back. His heart racing a little when he felt Kakashi move in, planting another kiss on his lips. Obito's lips parted slightly as he sighed, giving Kakashi the opportunity to invade his mouth, exploring his mouth freely when Obito didn't protest and soon followed his lead.
Kakashi ran his hand down Obito's body, trailing his fingers over broken skin, tracing every scar slowly until he reached the brunette's hip, resting for a second before moving lower. His hand jerked away when the raven-haired shinobi pulled back, resting his forehead against Kakashi's while his breathing quickened.

" bad idea. " he kissed Kakashi's forehead when the man didn't react. " you shouldn't have said that to me. "

Kakashi was at the point of asking what the other meant, but then realised what he was talking about. The one word that had lead to their intimacy. " doofus. "

Obito chuckled. Tilting his head down to look at Kakashi. " are you saying it again, or do you know what I'm talking about? "

Kakashi looked up, staring into Obito's onyx eye. " both. "

" you have to stop doing that Kash. " he whispered softly, pushing back Kakashi's hair from his face. Keeping the strands trapped under his fingers so they wouldn't break his view of Kakashi's features. He smiled sadly, tilting his head a little, in a desperate manner to mask his pain with a happy act. " what do you say to Iruka when you tell him you love him? Since you're incapable of saying the words? " his voice had a little amused tone as he asked his question. Even to Kakashi, it was very clear the tone was fake. Obito was trying his best not to sound pained.

Kakashi frowned. " .. I don't. "

" what? "

" I don't say it… I can't. " he kept his eyes glued on Obito's face, watching it change from shock, to a mixture of being sad and flattered. He had never been able to say it to Iruka, even if the younger man had said it a million times. He didn't get why he couldn't say it back. He cared for Iruka.. A LOT. but…he couldn't say it. Yet, it was so easy to tell Obito. He never really had in person. Only to a rock with his name engraved on it, but he could say it.
He moved his hand to rest against Obito's cheek, tracing the skin with his thumb softly. " ..I love you. "

Obito whimpered lightly. " …don't. " he pulled himself back, sitting up. Letting the covers drop back down to his waist. " I'm not the right person to say that to Kakashi. "

" yes.. yea you are. "

Obito shook his head. Tilting it toward the door as if –on cue - someone knocked. He threw his legs over the edge of the bed, kicking the covers off. Grabbing his clothes as he walked out, after throwing Kakashi's clothing on the bed.
As far as struggling into his shirt when he walked down the hall to the front door, opening the entrance, one hand still straightening his shirt. His eyes widened when their visitor entered. Looking Obito up and down.

" you look like you just came out of bed. "

" erm.. y-yea.. " he stuttered nervously. Following the other further in the apartment. " ..Iruka? what are you doing here? "

The chuunin turned around, smiling. Like always. … if he only knew. " checking on you and Kakashi. Why were u still in bed? It's 5 in the afternoon. "

Obito avoided eye contact. Sort of hoping it wasn't too obvious. " we.. there was a little accident. " not entirely sure himself if he was talking about slamming his head in the porcelain bowl or…the 'love you' and sex afterwards.

Iruka looked Obito over again. " are you ok? "

Obito shook his head, smiling lightly. " yeah. It wasn't anything too bad. A little bump. I'll survive. " Iruka nodded in response. Understanding that Obito wasn't in the mood for more questions. " I'll go get Kakashi. " he said quickly, leaving the younger male in the living-room as he dashed to the bedroom where he had left Kakashi earlier.

Storming into the bedroom he saw Kakashi struggle in his shirt, sitting on the edge of the bed. " can you move? " he asked quietly, not wanting Iruka to over hear anything he was saying.

Kakashi looked over his shoulder, confused to why Obito was whispering. " a little. " he replayed in a hushed tone. Sure Obito would only whisper if there was need for it.

" good. " he walked over to Kakashi, helping him on his feet. Letting the man lean on him as he pulled to covers off and opened a window. " Iruka is in the living room. " he had to do his best not to snort a little when he saw the colour drain from Kakashi's face. " yeah.. that was my reaction too. " the Uchiha moved toward the covers on the floor, pushing them together. " can you move to the living-room yourself? You can't meet him here…since the room reeks of sex and I'm gonna get rid of evidence. " he said, trying to sound as calm as possible. Pushing the covers into a bigger pile as he searched to room for other stuff that might rat them out.

Kakashi sniffed once, then twice to see if Obito was right. Of course he was. Kakashi turned to the window and pushed it open further before shuffling over to the door while Obito busied himself. He closed the door behind him, forcing his heartbeat to settle. He looked over at Iruka and was so happy he was wearing his mask. He was pretty sure his face screamed the word guilt.

Iruka smiled happily. " hey you! " walking over to the Jounin and hugging him tightly. " you look tired. "
Kakashi gave an indifferent grunt. Not really sure what he should say. Or could say. If Iruka found out what he had done… Kakashi couldn't do anything to make this right.

" what have you been up to? " he asked carefully. Slowly pulling out of Iruka's embrace, walking past him to the couch.

The Chuunin shrugged. Following his love to the settee. " nothing much, work mainly. Spend some time with Yamato-san though. "

Kakashi nodded, avoiding eye-contact much like Obito had done before. " that's good. "

Iruka frowned at Kakashi's indifference. " you're not jealous right? "

Kakashi looked up, tilting his head slightly. " should I be? "

" no! of course not!"

Kakashi smiled. " then I'm not. "

Iruka smiled. Seating himself next to Kakashi. He moved his hands up, tangling his long fingers in Kakashi's hair. Forcing him to look at him. " I missed you. " he whispered softly.

" I missed you too. "

The brunette pushed the other's mask down, pulling him closer as he kissed along Kakashi's jaw line softly, down his neck. Enclosing his mouth around the pulse point in Kakashi's neck, sucking softly, extracting a moan from the Jounin's throat. Iruka relaxed a bit when he felt Kakashi's hands at the base of his shirt. He was scared something had been wrong, but he started to act like himself again slowly.

Both ninjas jumped. Pulling their hands back quickly when someone cleared their throat from behind Iruka. They found Obito standing in the door-opening, eyes casted downward, arms crossed firmly over his chest. " I'm gonna go outside for a bit. " he mumbled softly before walking into the room and past the couple. " so you two have a bit of privacy. The room is clean if you need it. "

Iruka whispered a soft thank you, still embarrassed of being caught red-handed while Kakashi couldn't help but notice the huge strain on Obito's voice when he started to depart the room. He watched the Uchiha fumbled with his footwear. He felt guilty again. Obito seemed annoyed. .. really annoyed.

" warn me when it's safe to come inside again. " he all but growled as he slapped the door behind him.

Kakashi cringed as did Iruka, who looked back at the Jounin worriedly. " is he ok? "

" .. I don't know. I hope so. "

Iruka sighed and turned his attention back to Kakashi. "he'll be fine. " he warped his arms around Kakashi's neck, pulling the older man closer. "where were we? "

Xxx

Obito growled, slamming the door firmly behind him. He grinded his teeth together as he shoved his hands deep into his pockets, cursing under his breath. " I love you … Ha! Yea Right! " he yelled not so quietly while walking down the stairs. " and if I don't believe that, you'll say something else. " he groaned, rolling his eyes in annoyance. " .. great.. now I'm acting like a jealous teenager. Just what I need. "
He crossed the street next to Kakashi's building, flopping himself down onto a stone bench. Groaning loader while hiding his face in his hands. " what am I doing.. "

" are you enjoying chatting with yourself? "

The soft voice made Obito lift his head, staring at the girl next to him.. well young woman. " Kayla? " he looked around, expecting to find someone else there. " what are you doing here? "

Her green eyes smiled down at him. She sighed and sat beside the older man. " checking on you. Gado told me you were here. You stayed away for so long, that we worried. "

He chuckled lightly. " no need to. I'm fine. "

" you don't look fine. "

He sighed, smiling softly. He raised his arm and warped it around her small waist, pulling her closer. " it's not important. " he said softly. Cuddling into the younger shinobi, pressing a kiss on the top of her head. " I'm happy you're here. "

She hummed lightly. Smiling as she nuzzled into the crook of his neck.

" are you here because of Kakashi? " his voice was soft. She tilted her head a little, putting up a confused expression. Why would she be here for him? " Gado told you about us didn't he? " he asked with an amused tone.

She huffed. " ..maybe. "

" just as jealous as always I see. " he chuckled lightly while moving his hand up and down her back in a soothing manner, even if she didn't need it.

She grinned. Nuzzling back into the crook of his neck. Relaxing at his touch. " just as much as you. "

Obito stiffened. " I'm not jealous! " he proclaimed loudly. Glaring down at her. She however didn't pay him any attention and just kept her face hidden in his soft skin.

" of course you're not. "

Sarcasm.. he knew that. He huffed a little. " … I hate how well you know me. " his words were a bit slurred as if it hurt him to say such a thing. It only made the Kunoichi giggle, tickling Obito's bronzed skin.

" when are you coming back? " it had been quiet between them for a while. Both just enjoying the silence. But Kayla had to ask.

" don't know yet. " he sighed. " there… there are some complications with my muscles. Tsunade-sama might be able to heal them.. but that would mean I have to stay here, close to her. "

The black-haired woman lifted her head, staring at Obito sadly. She knew he wanted to stay. Not just for the sake of his health. " maybe, you should stay then. " she put up a smile quickly when Obito turned around to look at her. " you know… until your better. " or forever.
Kayla knew Obito would find her telling him to stay, suspicious. But if he was happier here.. then why stop him? She nor Gado, nor Mia or Leran had the right to mess with that. Obito was a full grown man and could do whatever the hell he wanted. Even if he didn't think he could do such things without consoling with other people first.

The Uchiha nodded. Pulling Kayla back against himself, holding her closely. " we'll see. "

" I'll let you go … if you want me to. "

He smiled. Pressing the girl closer for a second. " thanks."

They stayed still again. it didn't seem that long to be honest. Soon after a familiar Chuunin stepped up behind them.
" Obito? "

The raven-head turned around. Blinking for a few seconds. " Iruka? You done? " he asked as he looked back up at Kakashi's apartment.

The brunette blushed. " it wasn't like that Obito! " he exclaimed trying to hide his embarrassment. " anyway, I have to meet up with Naruto. just thought I'd let you know that I was leaving "

" right. " he turned back to Kayla. " do you have a place to stay? " she gave him a quick nod, standing up in the progress. Obito followed her action and gave both Iruka and Kayla a quick wave goodbye before strolling back across the road and up the stairs.
He pushed the door open, finding Kakashi sitting on the couch, rubbing his neck frantically. " what are you doing? "

The white-haired male glared over his shoulder. " you left me a hickey? " his voice was close to a snarl.

Obito shrugged, moving further in the apartment after kicking his sandals off. " yeah well, you can't make it disappear by rubbing. " he crossed his arms over his chest as he watched Kakashi keep his hand on the red mark in the crook of his neck.
Obito huffed, still feeling somewhat annoyed. " is that the only one he found? You guys really didn't get far then. " he saw the confusion spread on Kakashi's face. He just shook his head, not wanting to explain. " what did you tell him? "

" that Pakkun bit me.. doubt he believed that though. "

Obito scoffed. Strolling past Kakashi, into the kitchen. " wow, I would have loved to be here and see you explain the one on your chest, hip and inner thigh. "

Kakashi sighed. It was quite obvious now. Obito was pissed off. " why are you upset with me? "

" I'm not. "

" yes, you are. "

Obito growled. Appearing into the opening of the kitchen. " don't bloody tell me what I am or not! You don't know shit Kakashi! You think you do, but you don't! " he moved back in the kitchen, yelling but not wanting to see the look on Kakashi's face as he did. " why don't you sort out your life first before you mess with mine! "

Kakashi winced at Obito's words. He tried his best to stay calm, but who was he kidding? He couldn't be calm with Obito when they were kids and there was no change in hell that he was able to now. " Enough! " he raised his voice. Lifting himself of the couch, not caring that his chakra was below a healthy level. He was a little too annoyed at the moment.
He stormed in the kitchen, grabbing Obito's shoulder forcefully before slamming him in the wall. " what the hell is wrong with you? "

" nothing! "

Kakashi growled. He was starting to get pretty sick of Obito's denial. Then it hit him, the look Obito had when he left earlier, it wasn't much different from what he looked like as a kid when Rin had showed interest in Kakashi. Kakashi frowned watching as Obito tried to prey off Kakashi's hand from his shoulder. " are you jealous? "

Obito stopped moving, keeping his hands around Kakashi wrist and fingers. " .. I don't have the right to. "

But he is. … Kakashi removed his hand from Obito's shoulder. Moving it up to his neck, to the back of his head, pulling the Uchiha closer, kissing his temple softly. " I'm sorry. " he murmured.

Obito shook his head again, resting it on Kakashi's shoulder.

Jealousy is the most bitter of emotions, because associated with the sweetest ~ A.R. Orage

Jealousy, that dragon which slays love under the pretence of keeping it alive. ~ Havelock Ellis