Oo look at all the pretty reviews lol yay…I will not let you wait any longer…though I should be updating my reflection…/sweatdrops/ sorry…heh…

Disclaimer: If I owned Naruto…the episode would be airing this week…

On another note…it's taking place during the two and a half year gap from the manga…just to let you know

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Iruka was at the mission's office by six in the morning. He barely got any sleep, sleeping for only four hours. He felt slightly better though, after giving Kakashi a piece of his mind the previous day at the ramen stand. But he was still angry at the silver haired jounin…for many reasons.

For one thing he endangered the lives of his students…another thing is that he is always reading that perverted book in front of children…and third…there wasn't a third. Iruka sighed as jounins, chuunin and even gennin marched into the office to hand in reports from long missions and to receive reports. Tsunade arrived two hours later, complaining to Shizune about the time and how she should be resting.

Iruka smiled slightly at Tsunade's antics…it never ceased to amuse him how Tsunade acted a whole lot like Naruto…this caused Iruka to smile sadly and drift off into his thoughts, unaware of the presence before him.

"Earth to Iruka…" Kakashi said as he sighed. Iruka snapped out of his trance and glared at Kakashi.

"What is it that you want?" asked Iruka slightly irritated. Kakashi sweatdropped as he pointed to the sign that red mission room. Iruka sweatdropped slightly embarrassed and looked over the missions he had available.

"Your pick…C rank, B rank or A rank" Iruka said boredly. Kakashi thought for a moment, and then grinned.

"Maybe a B rank…don't want to get myself killed just yet" Kakashi said as he grinned sheepishly. Iruka rolled his eyes as he handed Kakashi the mission scroll, then proceeded to point to Tsunade. Kakashi nodded at the common routine. He would get a mission, go to Tsunade and have it approved and then run off to the suicide mission like a perverted lunatic.

Iruka went back to his work, though he wouldn't admit that what Kakashi said annoyed him. Why would he want to get himself killed in the first place? Even though Iruka was a Chuunin who has seen bloodshed, he couldn't help but worry about nuisances such as Kakashi and crew.

Moments later Kakashi disappeared, signaling the start of his mission. Iruka sighed, and then sighed again as he heard the familiar youth speech. Gai walked up to him and strike his nice guy pose. Iruka cringed inwardly and smiled at Gai.

"Good morning Gai-san…what can I do for you?" asked Iruka.

"I cannot let my rival have all the fun…give me a B rank mission Iruka…" Gai said. Iruka sweatdropped. Why did Gai and Kakashi have such rivalry? Iruka hated to admit it, but he was envious of their rivalry and relationship. Sure he was a Chuunin and the children loved him. But now he was more alone than ever and he didn't have friends, no matter what others say about that matter.

His true friend was Naruto…and he was gone. Iruka nodded and smiled sadly, handing Gai a B rank mission. Gai strike the nice guy pose once again before heading to see Tsunade, who was trying not to fall asleep at eight thirty in the morning.

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Iruka looked at the clock and sighed. He noticed he was sighing a lot lately…ever since the incident. He noticed it was nearly midnight again and he stood up, stretching his sore limbs. Iruka grabbed the organized boxes of filed reports and stacked them in the other office, where they will be filed the next morning. Iruka was glad he didn't work on Sunday, so maybe he could rest, relax and train some. Training always took his mind off of things and made him feel a little better.

Iruka's hand darted to his holster, removing a shuriken as the door quietly opened. He turned around and rolled his eyes, walking towards his desk to pick up his things.

"What are you doing here Hatake-san?" asked Iruka. Kakashi shrugged as he placed his mission report on the desk.

"You could've brought it in the morning…" Iruka stated.

"I know…but I wanted to get it out of the way…ja" Kakashi said as he disappeared in a puff of smoke. Iruka grabbed his mission report and placed it on the box of unfilled and unsigned mission reports for those on duty tomorrow. Iruka left the office, and the administrative building, heading home where he would cook himself something warm.

The leaves had a tinge of red on the corners, signifying autumn. Iruka saddened at this. He knew that Naruto's birthday was only in a couple of weeks. Would he be ok? Would he be happy? Would Jiraiya not let him read those dirty books? Iruka shook his head from his thoughts as he unlocked the door to his house. He removed his sandals and turned on the lights, heading to the kitchen. He grabbed the orange juice from the fridge and poured himself a glass, suddenly not feeling hungry. He placed the now empty glass on the sink and headed to his room, where he stripped his clothes off and headed to the bathroom to take a nice warm shower.

The shower did relax Iruka for a moment as he stared out the window. He looked at the stars and the bright moon and smiled, knowing that Naruto was in good hands. He was silly for worrying so much over the blonde…it had been days since he left. He knew he had to get over it. Naruto was going to come back…he knew this. Smiling and closing the window, Iruka finally decided to get some shut eye, especially since he barely had any sleep for the past few days.

The morning rays bothered Iruka's eyes as he turned his back to the window, trying to block the sunlight. Iruka opened one eye to stare at the clock and his eyes nearly popped out. It was nearly four in the afternoon. Iruka had no idea he was that tired and that someone could sleep that much, but he did feel a whole lot better…to the point that his stomach was growling for food. Iruka walked into the bathroom and showered, wash his mouth and went to the kitchen, preparing himself some breakfast…or one could say late lunch.

Iruka left his house at a quarter to six, deciding to train a bit so he could feel less lazy…like a certain silver haired man. Iruka shook his head for even thinking of said jounin…it would only sour his mood. Iruka would never lose his cool or be angry at anyone. Everyone knew him as the nice chuunin who taught the children at the academy, and the village loved him very much. But there was one thing that could make this nice chuunin snap…and it was the one and only Hatake Kakashi. Iruka never forgave him for allowing Naruto and crew to enter the chuunin exams…and now all their lives were in danger.

Iruka frowned as his thoughts swirled around Kakashi and his decision to allow his team to enter the exam. He was angry at Kakashi for not seeing his side. Iruka knew that those three were in for the time of their lives…but Kakashi still pushed them into the hands of the devil himself. Iruka palmed the tree he was attacking, causing the tree to snap slightly. Iruka shook his head as he decided to head back home, the moon showing him that it was late…very late. Iruka didn't bother to check his hand, he knew it was bruised from that hit…and probably bleeding. Iruka felt sad of a sudden as he entered his home. He looked around and turned on the lights, taking his shoes off.

"Tadaima…" he whispered to no one in particular, feeling the loneliness creep up behind him and tackle him at full force. He headed to the bathroom to get the first aid kit, and decided to clean his wounded hand and bandage it. Tomorrow would be a long day of teaching children and filing more mission reports, a task that Iruka somehow didn't feel up for it. Iruka dragged himself to the bedroom, where he changed into a clean pair of sweat pants and dove under his covers, falling asleep instantly.

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Iruka dismissed his class a little early in order to get a head start on the mission reports. He made his way towards the office and he knew it…it was busier than ever. Iruka quickly took his seat and suddenly was swarmed with shinobi awaiting missions. One by one Iruka gave them a mission, either solo or in team. Without realizing it all the C rank and B rank missions were taken, and now only A rank missions remained. Kakashi walked up to him, since Iruka was the only one without a line at the moment.

"Hatake-san…" Iruka said as he stared at Kakashi with a slight indifference. Kakashi sighed inwardly as he placed his mission scroll on the desk. Iruka looked at it confused.

"I had another mission yesterday" Kakashi said, as if to explain Iruka's confusion.

"Ah…" Iruka stated as he grabbed the mission and placed it on the pile of reports he had to file.

"Is that all?" asked Iruka.

"I want another mission" Kakashi stated boredly. Iruka sighed.

"But you just came from"

"I don't care…just give me a mission" Kakashi cut him off. Iruka rolled his eyes and handed Kakashi an A rank mission.

"Here you go…this mission requests a two man team…please report to Tsunade-hime for more details…it's A rank…sorry Hatake but that's all I have" Iruka said to him. Kakashi nodded and walked off to meet with Tsunade.

Iruka looked at him from the corner of his eyes. Why was Kakashi hogging all the missions and why was he in such a snappy mood all of a sudden? Iruka shrugged and decided to tackle the reports, hopefully being able to finish before nightfall.

And as to be expected, Iruka was still in the office at 10 pm. Iruka rubbed the bridge of his nose, feeling a headache coming to him. He was tired and very hungry, and he still had mission reports to file. He sighed and leaned back on his chair, deciding to take a 10 minute break before continuing on.

'Iruka' Iruka furrowed his brows. Who was calling him? He was so deep in his sleep…in his dream.

'Iruka' the voice said again. Iruka frowned as he slowly opened his eyes. Dark eyes…well…eye stared at him in worry. Iruka blinked and sat up, noticing that Kakashi was standing in front of him.

"Oh…Hatake…I think I dozed off…what time is it?" he asked Kakashi.

"It's two in the morning" Kakashi stated bluntly. Iruka gape as he stood up.

"What! Two! Damn!" shouted Iruka as he looked at his unfinished work. Kakashi raised an eye in amusement. Who could've thought that the adorable Iruka could curse?

"Why are you smirking?" asked Iruka annoyed.

"How do you know I'm smirking" asked Kakashi surprised.

"Because you curve your eye like an arc…everyone knows that" Iruka said irritated as he finished his reports and set them aside for filing in the morning.

"Why are you here?" he asked Kakashi. Kakashi handed him the mission and Iruka raised an eyebrow.

"This mission would normally take two to three days…" Iruka said. Kakashi shrugged.

"I know…but we finished early…you should go home Iruka…" Kakashi said. Iruka glared at him as he pushed Kakashi out of the room and closed the door.

"Don't tell me what to do…" Iruka snapped at him as he left Kakashi standing there. Kakashi grinned.

"I think I just did…" he muttered as he followed Iruka until the exit of the building, where the two parted ways without as much as a word. Iruka headed home, but his thoughts were on a certain jounin. Why was Kakashi finishing his missions so quickly? Iruka had noticed a small stain on his mask, a blood stain. It was to be expected but for Kakashi to have a wound? It didn't make much sense. Iruka pushed his thoughts away as he entered his lonely home, showering, eating and finally heading to bed, where a new day awaited him the next morning, and more aggravation from a certain silver haired man.

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I know this is boring and isn't going anywhere per say…but I really want to work on this fic. I want to make sure that it isn't a quick fiction where they fall in love fast as hell lol I want to torture them some more XD lol and why is Kakashi going crazy with mission? That's for me to know and for you guys to read and find out lol enjoy minna

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