Hello again! I hope everyone had a good christmas! I was planning on updating over the holidays but my parents decided that we had to go see all the relative so a trip to cornwall was in order.. it was bloody freezing and I didn't have my laptop! and so I have only been back about an hour and this is the first thing I did! Hope you all enjoy! oh and Happy New Year!
About half an hour later and after five minutes of Narutos whining, Kakashi was sat outside Ichirakus with his two students, albeit grudgingly. Luckily though, Iruka had also been invited. And by invited, he meant talked into paying.
As they sat down at a table Kakashi swiftly grabbed the chair next to Iruka, dragging it closer to the other man. Naruto sat down opposite, still rambling on about something or other, while Sasuke sat on the floor, glaring angrily at everyone in turn. They placed their orders and not long after the owner brought over their food, staring strangely at the group as Naruto insisted that one of the bowls was for his dog. Kakashi watched in grotesque fascination as Naruto started shovelling food into his mouth faster than even he could.
"So Naruto-kun," Iruka said, watching the boy almost choke on a noodle, "Did you ask the villagers about Aoi-chan?"
He stressed the 'chan' part, smirking as Sasuke growled again. But his smile disappeared when he saw the frown that appeared on Narutos face. The boy swallowed his food and nodded sadly. Iruka listened in anger as Naruto told them about his encounters with the villagers. Of course he knew how most of the village felt about the boy. He wasn't stupid. But he'd tried so hard to change that. His parents had died in that attack, and if he could accept Naruto why couldn't everyone else?
Kakashi watched Iruka flinch as the boy spoke, his hands clenching into fists under the table. Silently Kakashi reached under the table and covered one of Irukas hands with his own and squeezed it gently. Iruka jumped slightly under his touch but as Kakashi began rubbing small calming circles with his thumb on the back of his hand, he felt him relax slightly.
"I understand why you like them so much" Naruto said quietly to Kakashi, grabbing his attention. "Dogs don't judge you, you know? They just accept you for who or what you are."
The Jounin looked at Iruka, who returned his gaze, understanding the hidden meaning behind 'what.' The younger man smiled and looked at Naruto, his face fully showing the pride he held for the boy. "Don't worry, Naruto." Iruka said, trying to lighten the mood. "I'm sure you'll work something out."
The blonde smiled at his sensei, feeling slightly better after having his third bowl place in front of him.
"And," Kakashi added, with a smile, "If you don't, you'll have a new roommate."
The Jounin smirked down at Sasuke who glared at him evilly. Iruka shook his head and pinched Kakashi's hand under the table, giving him an 'angry teacher' look.
Kakashi grinned. If Irukas look was supposed to make him behave it was having completely the opposite effect. If anything, Kakashi found that look so arousing that it made him want to do anything but behave. And as if to prove it he slipped his hand from Irukas and placed it softly on the brunettes' thigh. It was times like these that Kakashi was glad of his mask. It helped hide his amusement at how Irukas eyebrows shot up and he spluttered on a mouthful of ramen. Naruto looked up concerned for his teacher, but Iruka just blushed and waved a hand in apology, waiting until Naruto had looked away to glare at the Jounin. Kakashi merely smiled and gave Irukas leg a quick squeeze before hastily gulping down his food and replacing his mask all before Naruto could look up again.
Not long after Iruka was waving goodbye to a much more cheerful Naruto and Sasuke, still glaring, following behind. The chuunin laughed, shaking his head at the surprising couple. He turned and found Kakashi patiently waiting for him. Iruka smiled and walked up to the Jounin who, in turn, walked beside him. The pair wandered through the streets without any real destination, listening to the clatter of the village as it went about its business. Nobody paid any real attention to the two shinobi as they walked together and so nobody saw how closely they stood. Perhaps, if they had, they would have seen the silver haired ninja slip his hand out of its usual place in his pocket and bring it down to his side; gently brushing the other mans hand.
Iruka jumped slightly as something moved against his hand. He looked down to see Kakashi's gloved hand hovering close to his. He glanced from the hand to Kakashi, only to find the masked mans face hidden behind that infamous orange book.
Iruka frowned. He hadn't realised his company was so boring. He glared sideways at the man but his expression softened as he saw the blush that crept over the edge of the older mans mask.
That was all the encouragement Kakashi needed to kick-start his 'seduce Iruka' plan. As his hand swung passed Irukas, he gentle slipped it into the teachers. He felt more than heard the chuunins sudden intake of breath and almost yanked his hand away as he felt the chuunin stiffen,
"People will talk" Iruka said, carefully watching Kakashi's reaction.
"Let them." the Jounin said, looking at his companion, his visible eye curving happily. To his happiness Iruka smiled and gently pushed his hand into Kakashi's own.
I know it's a bit on the short side, but the next chappy will be all new- no take-outs from B&I. Woo! next chapter all KakaIru! woot!
Oh i just have to say big thankyou to my bf who has unwittingly encouraged my fan girl rabidness by buying me an Iruka plushie for x-mas and it just so happens that it goes every so well with my Kakashi plush! hehehe.. he'll never know what a weirdo I am.