Hello again, I'm now fifteen years old! My, this is quite fun... I think i'll sneak a sasodei pairing in here too, since i luv them so. Onto the next part! whoot!

Disclaimer: Nope, don't own the characters, Kishimoto-sensei does

Warnings: Language, as usual

Itachi POV

I left the library a little after Iruka did and went back to the house, holding a book on the elements and what they stood for. I found it fascinating how they stood for so many things and had so many meanings to different people. I had just settled down to read when Obito burst in through the door, as usual.

"Hey, 'Tachi, you do anything interesting while I was gone?"

I raised an eyebrow at him, he certainly sounded cheerful.

"After you ditched me I went to the library. Guess who also decided to vacation here?"

"Um, I dunno. Who?"

"Mizuki."

His cheerful expression immediately darkened. Mizuki hadn't exactly been kind to him either in middle school, but at least he'd kept his social life going.

"What? Fuck, and the summer was starting out so good too…"

"I presume something good happened to you?"

Obito smiled cheerily at me, and I just knew he'd met someone interesting.

"Yeah, I met a guy today. He was kinda hot, and pretty mysterious. Someone you'd wanna meet again, y'know?"

I merely rolled my eyes and tried to go back to reading my book. I'd known that Obito was bi for a while now, but he'd never actually gotten into a relationship with anyone, boy or girl. Doesn't mean he didn't look though… and tell me about each and every single person who had managed to catch his interest.

"So did the fucker go away willingly or did you have to resort to physical damage?"

I wish.

"I didn't, but someone else did it for me. He dropped a book right on his Mizuki's head."

"Really? The dude sounds awesome."

"He was… interesting."

The word came out without me really realizing it, and now it was Obito's turn to raise an eyebrow.

"What do you mean he was 'interesting?'"

Obito's POV

I could almost see Itachi silently cursing what had to be a slip of the tongue. This definitely interested me; Itachi never really took an interest in people, and I'd never heard him describe someone as 'interesting.' I wonder if he also dances on both sides of the ballroom? Granted, I've never seen him take an interest in either gender, but hey, you never know.

"I… don't know. He was just… easy to talk to."

Even more interesting. Unless it was me, Itachi never spoke more than a few words to anyone, and only when strictly necessary. Or when he was swearing. Hmm…

"So, tell me about this mystery person. What's his name? How old is he? Do you know where he's staying?"

Itachi scowled at me, not liking being interrogated. Hey, what can I say? I'm a curious guy.

"His name's Iruka, he's eighteen, and he's staying with a friend. Are you happy now?"

"Wow, you actually know a bit about him. All I know about my guy is that his name's Kakashi."

"How thrilling."

I swear, this guy can be so aggravating…

"So are you going to look for Iruka again?"

"No."

Isn't my cousin just the most exciting person?

"Do you want to see him again?"

"…Maybe."

Y'know, maybe I should help him out with this… It's about time he found someone else to talk to, awesome conversationalist that I am. I wonder where I can find that Kakashi dude again…

Iruka POV

I entered the small café Kakashi and I agreed to meet at, and looked around for my silver haired friend. I finally spotted him at a table, reading some of his more… questionable reading material. Feeling a vein pop on my forehead- how can he read that in pubic?- I sneaked up behind him and punched him in the head with my fist.

"BAM!"

His forehead almost hit the table from the force of the blow, but I knew he was tough enough to handle it.

"Itai! 'Ruka, you didn't have to hit me!"

I gave him a warning glare.

"Yes, I did. Now put that thing away before I chuck it."

He knew to take my warning seriously, as I'd actually made good on my threat before. He grudgingly placed it back in his pocket and I took a seat at the table. He raised an eyebrow at me.

"So, did you have an exciting time at the library?"

I oh so maturely kicked him underneath the table.

"As a matter of fact, I did. I dumped a dictionary on some jerk who was picking on Itachi."

"He was picking on who?"

I realized he didn't know who Itachi was. Silly me.

"A guy I met at the library. His name's Itachi. Seemed like a pretty nice guy."

"So was he a looker, or what?"

I nodded to confirm. I usually don't say this about guys, but he was pretty good looking. Long hair that was tied in the back, bangs falling around his face, and those intense black eyes… yep, definitely a looker. In case anyone's wondering, yes, Kakashi and I are attracted to guys. Actually, Kakashi claims he's bi but think he's saying that only because he reads both gay and straight porn. I've never seen him actually attracted to a girl, just like myself. Our high school was pretty cool, big GSA and all that, so we've never felt uncomfortable about our sexual preferences.

"So, did you meet anyone interesting?"

To my slight surprise Kakashi nodded.

"Yeah, I caught him when he tripped. His name's Obito. Kinda cute in a boyish way, but that's not what interests me."

"Oh?"

"I liked his attitude."

"Let me guess, you tried to act all cool and in the end only gave your name, leaving him wondering about you and wanting to see you again?"

"…It's scary how well you know me sometimes."

I grinned cheekily at him.

"One of the few."

He was about to retort when a familiar, somewhat dreaded voice cut through the café.

"Damn, is that you guys? What a coincidence!"

Kakashi POV I actually cringed at the sound of her voice. It could only belong to one person… Mitarashi Anko, the super pervert of Konoha High school; a gay boy's worst nightmare… the ultimate yaoi fangirl. Hell, she's the one who introduced me to yaoi in the first place! I mean, she's not bad… except when she smells a pairing in the making. Then she's just scary… I think she was responsible for half the hookups in high school, gay and straight.

"So you guys came here to vacation too? Awesome!"

A scary glint came to her eye.

"So… what were you guys talking about?"

'Ruka and I gave each other panicked glances.

"Um, nothing really. I was just telling Kakashi about… the local library! Did you know they actually have a decent manga collection there?"

We both sweated as Anko's eyes bored into us, making us lean away slightly. We were just about to give into the pressure, when we were miraculously saved.

"Anko-chan! I was wondering where you went!"

Oh gods, she brought her partner in crime with her. Can someone just shoot me now? Lucky for me 'Ruka found an opening.

"Itwasniceseeingyouguysbutwereallygottago,bye!"

He grabbed my arm and pulled me out of the establishment before the girls figured out just what he had said. We hurried down the street, trying to get out of sight before Anko could find us again. A somewhat familiar voice cried out to us from the street, and we stopped.

"Hey, I remember you guys, yeah. Here for vacation, yeah?"

Iruka POV

I would recognize that speech pattern anywhere. Who else said 'yeah' after every sentence?

"Hello Deidara, how are you? I haven't seen you since graduation."

Kakashi and I met Deidara junior year in art class. He was a cheerful guy, and at the top of the class. He won a scholarship to art school, and we get along with him pretty well. He's kinda weird though, because once he's finished a piece he usually burns it unless it goes to an art gallery or he sells it. I asked why once, and he merely said that I wouldn't understand.

"I'm okay, yeah. Hey, I heard about a party happening later tonight, you guys wanna go? I'd be fun, yeah?"

I looked at Kakashi and he nodded, clearly interested. I told Deidara yes, we'd go. It's been a while since I've been to a good party. Not that I do anything irresponsible, of course… nope, not me.

Obito POV

I was about to drag Itachi out for lunch when someone rang the doorbell to the house. Wondering who it was, I opened it to find my friend Sasori smirking at me.

"Hey Obito, I was wondering if you'd be here."

I smirked back, Sasori had been my friend for a couple of years. He was good at designing things, clothes, puppets, stuff like that. I gave him a high five.

"Yep, and I dragged Itachi out here with me. So whazzup?"

"Just wondering if you guys want to come to a party that's happening tonight, I heard it's going to be a big event. You game?"

I grinned.

"Sounds like fun. I'll make sure to drag Itachi over too."

"You'll make sure to what?"

I turned to find my dear cousin eyeing me with suspicion. I turned around with a smile.

"So, how do you feel about going to a party tonight?"

Whether he wants to go or not, I'll get him there somehow.

TBC

Hmm, I have the strangest feeling i'm turning into an insomniac...

Kakashi: Well, it is 3:55 in the morning.

Obito: Man, and she doesn't even drink coffee! O.O

Yep, it takes skills. So are you guys excited for the party?

Obito: Hell yeah! Sounds like it's going to be awesome!

Kakashi: Hey, can I ask a question?

Yeah?

Kakashi: Why must there be rabid fangirls in ALL your fics?

...Hmm, I think its' because I rather like seeing you all suffer. Fun, huh?

Kakashi: ...Sadist.

Yep. -takes away Icha Icha- hey, 'Ruka-kun, look what I found!

Kakashi: O.O ...shit.

Review Please! Feed my insomniac soul... .