Author's Notes to self and others: I don't own Naruto, I just use the characters and twist them into my own personal fantasies. All I have is a Kakashi cosplay outfit that I made! O_o Offical gloves and everything u_u *cackles*

Warning: I'm a yaoi fangirl. Meaning, I like male on male pairings. If you don't.then I suggest you start doing so, because there's nothing better! U_u Most of my stories end up having that kind of stuff, and this one'll prolly be no different.

Oh, THAT book!
Anatra DeSylvianno

Naruto giggled happily as he tore off into the darkening forest with his stolen goods. His feet pounding on the ground, and treelimbs beneath him, mirrored the beating of his frantic heart. He kept the item tightly grasped in his hand as he ran, his chakra speeding him on.

After much deliberation of when would be a safe time to stop, he arrived at what seemed to be a relatively secure spot. The boy sat down with his back to the rough trunk of a large tree and began to read. His bright blue eyes widened at the title of the first chapter and soon the young teen was fully absorbed in the pages.

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By this point, Iruka was really worried and kept checking the time piece above the doorway of the Ichiraku. Naruta was -never- late when free ramen was on the line! It just wasn't a possibility unless something had happened. Something terrible. Frowning slightly, the instructor got up and decided to investigate. Perhaps Kakashi knew where the boy was. The mission was probably just running late.

Kakashi was also super-worried, but not about Naruto. He seemed to have misplaced his book. And not just any book.The Book. Icha Icha Paradise to be exact. "Kuso!" the man swore, as he slammed his gloved fist into the wooden desk, spilling dirty magazines onto the floor in his anger. A tentative knock on the door made him whirl around and glower at the noise. "Hn." he muttered before going over to open it. "Iruka?" the man questioned upon seeing the academy instructor standing there with a look of concern on his face.

The black-haired shenobi nodded, "Hai. Listen Kakashi, I'm here on important business, have you seen Naruto? We were supposed to meet for ramen but he never showed up." Iruka trailed off as Kakashi didn't seem to be listening to him.

Kakashi shook his head with a shrug, "I haven't seen him since our mission this morning. By the way. have you seen my book?" he muttered, glancing around his room. It was bright orange! Not that easy to misplace!!!

Iruka flailed, "Ramen! Naruto skipped ramen! Don't you think that's a little strange!? Aren't you concerned about your own student at all!?" he demanded, furious.

Kakashi sighed and nodded, "A little." He admitted, "But I do want to find my book." He whined. The other ninja thwapped him upside the head and stormed out.

"I'm going to ask Sasuke and Sakura.maybe they'll be more helpful than -you- !" Iruka hissed before disappearing, obviously in a huff as pissed at the other ninja for not caring enough about one of his own subordinates.

Kakashi shrugged lazily and went back to thinking where he had it last. He'd had it on the mission, and then during that quick challenge against his three students. They had finally learned to work well as a team. Heh.Naruto had even managed to get a hold on him while Sasuke and Sakura had attempted a jutsu and.NARUTO!

His eyes widened, despite only one being visible. The brat had his book! It was the only possible explanation! How could he call himself an expert ninja if some little gaki could steal his erotica!? Dashing out into the night, he frowned, debating what tortures to inflict on the orange-suited boy when he found him.

Iruka, having discovered nothing helpful from either of Naruto's team- mates, decided to search the forest and look for the kid in his favorite hide-outs. Perhaps he'd been training on his own, and had fallen asleep? Iruka only hoped the answer was that simple.

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Naruto panted and flipped the page. "Wow." he whispered under his breath, trying to will away the hardness developing in his pants until he could take care of it later. No doubt he was running on borrowed time 'cause as soon as Kakashi-sensei discovered his precious book missing, there was going to hell to pay. He had to finish reading, the dreams he was going to have would alone be worth the trouble no-doubt he'd get in. With a foxish little giggle, Naruto grinned. "But only if he catches me!" the boy declared out loud.

With a flash of movement, Iruka appeared before him, obviously stressed out, as was the norm. He peered at his former student and sighed with relief, seeing him uninjured. He then, of course, frowned, "Catches you doing what Naruto!?" the ninja demanded, hands on hips, eyes giving the patented 'Pissed off Sensei Glare of Death'.

The orange-clad boy jumped straight up, screaming in surprise as Iruka popped out of nowhere. He landed on his rear and glowered sulkily at the older ninja, "Eh.Iruka-sensei, nothing! I'm err..just.practicing my jutsu." he said, tucking the book away and giving his teacher his best, 'I'm innocent' grin while he rubbed the back of his head nervously.

Iruka didn't believe it for a minute. "Didn't you remember we agreed to meet for ramen tonight!? How could you forget that, and still remember to train!?" he asked loudly, eyes going to the book behind Naruto's back. "HEY!" the black-haired ninja exclaimed before laughing. "Hooo boy! You're lucky that I found you first..Kakashi-Sensei's going to kill you if he knows you have that.he's gone crazy searching for it."

Naruto's eyes went wide with surprise and fear as he tightened his grip on the stolen book. "But.Iruka-Sensei!" he whined, "I err.was, just keeping it safe for him!" he explained, "Kakashi-Sensei dropped it!!!"

"BAKA!" Iruka snarled, grabbing the book and thwapping Naruto over the head with it. "Do You really think that excuse is going to work with a ninja of Kakashi's level!? Especially when it comes to -that- book.the one which he guards with his life!?" The boy stood there, rubbing the bump on his head and looking sullen as Iruka continued his lecture. "Now.this is not proper literature for Kakashi to be reading let alone somebody your age!" he growled, "I'm confiscating it until I can return it to your poor sensei." The shenobi stated smugly tucking it away in his pouch. "Now lets get you home.you might want a good sleep before your execution tomorrow." He said with a laugh. Naruto blinked at him and wasn't sure if his teacher was joking or not. With a sigh, he followed Iruka towards home.

'This sucks..now I'm NEVER gonna know what happens until I'm of legal age to buy my own copies!' Naruto thought glumly as he trudged behind his Sensei.

End of part 1 *insert 'Wind' here.because it's so much better than Harmonia*