Kakashi sat at the bar, waiting for Naruto to come in. After almost passing out from Naruto's flirty remark, Naruto laughed and assured Kakashi that he wasn't going to move that fast. Kakashi was relieved. While he was in love with Naruto, he didn't want to ruin this relationship like he had so many things in life. He wanted to court Naruto, treasure him, treat him like the precious person he was, not the monster the jinchuriki was seen as when he was a child. As Kakashi's mind started to take him down a dark path, blond hair came into view.

Kakashi stared appreciatively at Naruto's form. It wasn't often that shinobi were out of uniform, and, Kakashi could admit looking at Naruto, that was a damn shame. Naruto wore a pair of jeans that hung low on his hips and a black mesh shirt.

"Hey." Naruto smiled at Kakashi, sitting down on a stool next to Kakashi. Looking at Kakashi, Naruto was impressed. Kakashi was in black jeans and black turtleneck.

"Yo." Kakashi said, immediately feeling stupid. Before Naruto could notice something was wrong, the bartender came over for Naruto's order.

"Um, whatever he's having." Naruto said, motioning to Kakashi. Nodding, the bartender moved to fill the order, Kakashi ordering another one. "So...what are we having?" Naruto asked, looking at Kakashi's glass.

"Whiskey." Kakashi offered his glass to Naruto. Taking a sip, Naruto raised an eyebrow. "That's smooth. You trying to get me drunk?" Naruto teased.

"You were the one to decide to drink this." Kakashi noted dryly. Naruto let out a laugh, clapping Kakashi on the back, then he hugged him. There was genuine joy on Naruto's face, which was normal. However, the undercurrent of relief was not. It was as if Naruto had just come out of battle and was still haunted by the images he had seen. Yet, they hadn't been on a serious mission in at least a month. The swing in emotions was concerning Kakashi. First the odd questions on the field and the impromptu hugging again. After getting their whiskeys, Kakashi led Naruto to a table in back. Sitting down next to Naruto, he eyed the younger man critically. "What happened?"

Naruto looked shocked, then uncomfortable. "I...I don't know what you mean." Shifting his blue eyes away, he took a big drink, and shivered at the burn that went down him. Kakashi continued to eye him carefully. Naruto viewed the older man from the side of his eye. Suddenly, a band started playing. Smiling, Naruto started tapping his feet, directing his attention to the band. Kakashi wasn't really amused. However, he knew Naruto wasn't ready to talk about it, so he let it drop...for now. "Wanna dance?" Naruto asked, excitement creeping in his voice.

"I'm not a big dancer, but I'll try." Kakashi said, finishing his whiskey. Taking Naruto's hand, he went out onto the dance floor with the hyper blond. As the two started to dance, Kakashi was relieved to see Naruto loosen up. Slipping arms around Kakashi's neck when a slow song came on, Naruto laid his head on Kakashi's shoulder. Breathing in the wood scent, Naruto calmed down.

"I love the way you smell." Naruto confessed, blushing.

"What do I smell like?" Kakashi asked, smiling at the cute confessional.

"Like the forest." Naruto nuzzled into Kakashi's neck, making the butterflies careen through Kakashi's stomach. Continuing to smile, Kakashi pulled Naruto in close, swaying to the music.

After three drinks and two hours later, Naruto was tired. Sensing this, Kakashi leaned in Naruto's ear so he could be heard, "Wanna go someplace quieter?" Looking up, Naruto nodded and let himself follow the silverette out of the bar. As the wind washed over both of their bodies Naruto shivered pleasantly. Leading him back to his apartment, Kakashi opened the door, ushering Naruto inside. Slipping off his shoes, Naruto went and sat down on the couch.

Kakashi went into the kitchen, brewing some tea. Bringing in a tray with the tea, cups, honey and sugar cubes, he sat them down. Pouring some tea, he offered it to Naruto. Smiling, Naruto put a couple cubes in his. Taking a sip he smiled. "So, whatcha wanna do?"

"Know more about what has you acting so bold." Kakasho stated bluntly, but kindly. Naruto looked uncomfortable.

"I dont know what you are talking about." Naruto said, eyeing the tea cup.

Kakashi sighed. "I normally don't press...but this seems odd and rather important. What if I make you a deal that neither are comfortable with, but is equally trust inducing? What if I show you my face, would you then tell me?" Kakashi had no idea why this was so important to him, but it was.

Naruto perked up. "Well…" Suddenly, doubt crossed Naruto's face. "I...I don't know what you will think of me."

Kakashi pulled down his mask, staring at Naruto. "I will never think less than the best about you."

Gasping, Naruto stared at Kakashi. "You are definitely not forgettable." Memorizing the shape of Kakashi's normally hidden face, the blond knucklehead reached up and touched the beauty mark. Kakashi closed his eyes and leaned into the touch. Naruto gulped and then whispered, "You died...you were murdered the day after Hinata and I were married. I used Kurama to go back in time to save you."

Kakashi's eyes flew open. "What?" His eyes showed concern.

Naruto pulled away and wrapped his arms around himself, standing, turning his back on Kakashi. "You think I am crazy." His voice sounded hurt as tears pricked at the corner of his eyes.

Standing, Kakashi went over, wrapping his arms around Naruto, his chest to the blond's back, resting his head on Naruto's shoulder. "No, I don't. I just can't believe you would do something that monumental for me. I have read of the beasts having that ability. But, I am not that important."

Naruto turned around, cupping Kakashi's face in his hands. Leaning up, Naruto kissed Kakashi gently, trying to pour all of the emotions he had about Kakashi into that kiss, all of the love, respect, longing and desire. Looking at that dark eye, Naruto whispered, "You are my most precious person. I would die for you."

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Kakashi looked at himself in the mirror. He felt silly in a suit, but he knew it was appropriate. Stepping out, he headed to the wedding site. Entering and smiling under his mask, he made appropriate small talk as he tried to hide in a corner. Suddenly, he felt a tug on his elbow. Looking over, he saw Naruto in a dark suit, cerulean eyes shining. "Hi."

Kakashi's throat felt dry. "Hi. You look very handsome." Kakashi noted that the blue of the tie matched the cerulean of the jinchuriki's eyes.

Smiling, Naruto nudged Kakashi. "You don't look half bad yourself." A light dusting of pink on the cheek was the answer to the blond's praise.

Suddenly, everyone started to settle down as the ceremony began. Sitting down, Kakashi noted that Naruto sat down next to him. Naruto noted that Hinata was beautiful and looked very happy with Kiba. Smiling, looking over at Kakashi, Naruto knew he had made the right decision. Reaching out, Naruto took Kakashi's hand in his, placing it on Kakashi's knee. Kakashi's eye-smile made Naruto's heart flutter.

The reception was much better than the wedding in Naruto's opinion. The alcohol flowed freely, and Kakashi and Naruto were inseparable. Sakura and Sasuke agreed to meet up with the duo the next day for lunch, since Sakura was demanding to know when "this" as she kept pointing to Naruto and Kakashi, happened.

Naruto woke up tangled in Kakashi's legs and sheets. Sitting up quickly, Naruto noted that they were both clothed. Letting out a sigh, Naruto lay back down as his head protested due to the extraordinary amount of alcohol Naruto had imbibed. Relaxing in relief, Naruto propped his arms under his head, staring at the ceiling and smiling over the memories of the night before.

Suddenly, there was knocking on the door. A black eye opened and groaned. Creating a clone, Kakashi lay in bed, a pillow over his head as the clone went to answer the door. Suddenly, the clone brought in an orange box tied with black ribbon. Setting it on the bed, Kakashi sat up and reached for the box.

"Don't!" Naruto screamed, grabbing Kakashi's wrist before the Jonin could touch the box.

"Naruto, what is wrong?" Kakashi asked, pausing and raising an eyebrow at the blond who was staring in horror at the box.

"T...that box...that is what your head was in before I changed the past." Naruto looked up at Kakashi as he whimpered out his explanation.

Kakashi's face softened and he pulled Naruto up into a hug. "Hey, I'm here...I'm alive. It's probably just another one of your heroes welcoming gifts."

Naruto nodded and reached out a shaking hand, untying the bow. He still didn't quite buy Kakashi's theory, but he had to know what was in the box. He couldn't let it sit there forever. Opening the box, a repugnant but familiar smell came wafting out. As Naruto looked inside, black eyes stared out lifelessly from the box, and the Uchiha clan was now truly extinguished.