Chuunin Exam is almost here and there's two idiots being sickeningly sweet.


"Are you all ready for the Chuunin Exam?"

All at once, every activity grind to a sudden halt.

"What?" Naruto asked stupidly.

"Excuse me?" Sakura stared at Iruka.

"???" Sasuke conveyed through his face.

Iruka blinked in surprise. "Kakashi didn't tell you?" he said in disbelief.

As one, all eyes shifted towards said man-

-who is currently giggling like a little girl as he reads his newest Icha Icha Paradise.

Kakashi instinctively dodged when he felt something flying towards him. Looking to his right, he raised an eyebrow at the sight of a senbon, two kunais and a shuriken embedded on the trunk. "Don't you think that's a little bit rude to throw pointy things at the people you love?" he said nonchalantly at Iruka and his team.

"Don't test me, Hatake." Iruka stared him down.

"Yes, dear." Kakashi gave in immediately.

"Does this mean Iruka-sensei is the mom in this situation?" Naruto whispered loud enough for only Sakura and Sasuke to hear.

Sakura muffled a giggle. "Iruka-sensei is definitely the mom."

"My dad was like that too when mom got angry..." Sasuke stared wistfully into the distance, eyes slightly glazing.

Naruto and Sakura exchanged glances. Without a word, they squished themselves against Sasuke, arms jostling against one another as they trapped him in the middle. The Uchiha glared half-heartedly at them but said nothing at the close contact. Both Sakura and Naruto gave a pleased smile at each other above his head.

"Look at them, Iruka. Aren't they just adorable?" Kakashi smiled at the display. "Doesn't it just makes you want to throw up?"

"Oh, hush you. I know you love them." Iruka laughed lightly. A moment of silence passed before Iruka levelled a curious look. "So why didn't you tell them about the exam?"

Kakashi hummed lowly. "Do you think they could pass?" he said instead.

Iruka raised an eyebrow at him. "You're asking me?"

"You're the only one beside me who knows their current skills. Tell me honestly - from your point of view as an examiner and a teacher, will they pass?"

"... no. I doubt they can be promoted to chuunin on their current level."

Kakashi smiled ruefully. "Ye of little faith."

"Don't get me wrong, Kakashi. You and I both know what it really means to be a chuunin and as proud as I am at how fast they're growing, they still don't have the qualities necessary or needed for a chuunin. But that's my opinion on them becoming chuunin. On them doing well in the exams however?" Iruka smiled widely at his partner. "Those three will pass the exam easily."

Kakashi stared at Iruka in surprise before he let out a shocked laugh, earning questioning looks from the three genins. "You never fail to surprise me, Iruka." he grinned, snaking an arm around the chuunin's waist to pull him down beside him. "How did I get so lucky to have you?" Kakashi sighed dreamily and kissed Iruka's cheek.

"I think that's thanks to the kids." Iruka replied with a beaming smile. When Kakashi did a fake-grimace at the reminder, Iruka just laughed happily and kissed the jounin in return.

Both adults ignored the gagging sounds coming from the genins as they continued staring at each other like two idiots in love.