Chapter 19:
The sun was high in the sky, the heat of the day starting to reach its peak. They set about organizing their camp. Kakashi takes on the job of digging a small hole for their firepit, then moving to the shade to lash together a drying rack for their clothes. Kakashi watched as Naruto went about collecting large stones to surround the pit with. It was getting hot out, Kakashi watched wide eyed as Naruto removed his shirt and used it to wipe sweat from his brow. Kakashi groaned lightly as the blonde went about collecting more rocks, small droplets of sweat trailing down his torso and back. Kakashi got to his feet and made his way to the edge of the river with a canteen, he needed to find an excuse to go to Naruto. He wanted to be close enough to breathe in his musk. He walked to the lightly panting blonde and handed him the canteen, "Here, it's getting really hot, drink this, I don't want you to get dehydrated and pass out." "Thank you," Naruto replied, bringing the canteen to his lips and drinking deeply. Kakashi watched the blonde's throat bob as he swallowed, sweat dripping down his neck trailing past his collarbone and down his chest. Kakashi breathed in deeply, inhaling as much of his scent as he could. The aroma was intoxicating, a shiver of desire ran through Kakashi's body, "No problem.." Kakashi spun on his heels and retreated back to the safety of the shade before his desire to pounce on the blonde took over. Get ahold of yourself he thought, mentally slapping himself. Naruto watched the marbled back of the older man walking away from him, the broad strong shoulders sending an ache to his groin, the scars on his back sending an ache to his chest. He could hear the dark chuckling of the fox in the back of his head again.
"You are very attracted to him aren't you Kit?" "Well no shit Kurama, thought that was pretty obvious." Naruto resumed collecting the last of the rocks to surround the firepit while having this interesting little inner monologue. "Now… about that ache you are feeling in your chest, have you figured that out yet?" Naruto was thoughtful for a moment. "No not really, I haven't really felt it before. What is it, Kurama?" The fox gave another soft chuckle. "It's called love, Naruto, you have fallen in love with the silver haired ninja." "Love…" Naruto played with the word in his mind for a minute, this is what love felt like? "Well that's all well and good Kurama, but what am I supposed to do about it?" "I think it's pretty obvious the copy nin has fallen for you too, Kit." Naruto was stunned, he paused what he was doing for a second, before carefully continuing to move about, setting another rock around the edge of the pit. "No, no way. Kakashi has been nothing but kind to me, there is no way he is feeling the same way I am." "Are you blind, Naruto, or just stupid? Kakashi is being very careful around you. He is quite a bit older than you and probably feels like making any advance on you would be inappropriate, probably would feel like he is taking advantage of you. You can't have missed the way he looks at you sometimes when his guard is down. For fuck sake Naruto, he licked your hand the other day." "There's no way, I don't believe you… I mean I want to believe you but…" "There is a simple solution Naruto, if you want to be the judge of his desire for you then you have to put him in a position where it would not be easy for him to conceal it." Naruto was finally done surrounding the firepit with rocks, he passed a glance at Kakashi who was finishing up lashing the drying rack together, moving it out into the sunshine near the river. The older man was collecting their dirty clothes and making his way to the river to wash them. "Now seems like a pretty good time to have a bath and clean yourself off, doesn't it, Kit." The fox chuckled deeply, retreating back into the recesses of Naruto's mind. Damned fox. Naruto hesitated for a moment before picking up his discarded shirt and making his way to his pack to grab a bar of soap. He walked to Kakashi's side, "Do you mind washing these too?" Naruto asked as he dropped his shirt at the ground near his feet and started stripping off his pants. He caught Kakashi side-eyeing him, "Sure, no problem." was his careful reply. Interesting. "I'm going to have a quick bath, I got super sweaty from moving all those rocks." Naruto dipped his toes into the river, the water quite a bit warmer than the ocean water. He made his way to a deep pool in the river bed, dunking under completely. The water felt amazing, cooling him off in an instant. He popped back outta the water, shaking his blonde hair about before pushing it out of his face. He was watching Kakashi out of the corner of his eyes, trying to gauge any reaction from the older man. A cheeky idea crossed Naruto's mind, if Kurama was right his next moves would surely evoke at least a little response from the ninja. Still standing deep in the water, Naruto carefully removed his boxers, mustering a bit of courage, he flung them in Kakashi's direction. The boxers landed with a wet slap at the ground beside him. Naruto watched as Kakashi went completely still, slowly moving his head to the right, looking at the boxers on the ground beside him. Slightly lifting his head, he looks back at Naruto. His open eye had a dangerous glint to it that was impossible to miss, but it was quickly blinked away. "May as well wash those too.." Naruto called out with a small smirk on his lips. Naruto watched as Kakashi resumed washing their clothes, the gray haired nin being careful to avoid eye contact. Very interesting. Naruto quickly soaped up and rinsed himself off, now thoroughly cleaned. It was now time for the last part of his cheeky plan. Making his way back out of the water, he cupped his groin with one hand, the other holding the bar of soap. He walked up to Kakashi, standing over him and lingered for a moment. He watched as Kakashi fought with himself, hands stilled, curled into fists around the clothes he was washing. Kakashi apparently lost the internal battle, slowly looking up at him, both eyes open now, trailing slowly up his body. His eyes lingered a bit too long on his groin and again over his abs, finally meeting Naruto's eyes. "I'll leave you the soap in case you want a bath too." Naruto dropped the soap on the pile of unwashed clothes and turned away. As he walked away he removed the hand cupping his groin, he could feel Kakashi's eyes boring into the back of him. "That was evil as all hell, but I told you so." He could hear the fox chuckling as he once again retreated into the back of his mind. He couldn't believe it. Kakashi was attracted to him too. Naruto was convinced Kurama was probably right, Kakashi probably wouldn't be the one to make the first move. Naruto mulled over this while getting dressed. He would just have to seduce the older man. Naruto had never been in a relationship before, never so much as even kissed anyone. He had no idea what the hell he was doing, had no idea what it meant to seduce someone. Kakashi had surely had plenty of partners in his lifetime but Naruto was completely clueless, it made him feel a touch self-conscious. Naruto took a seat in the shade mulling over ideas in his head while watching Kakashi finish washing their clothes. Naruto was feeling a bit sleepy, he stretched out flat on his back and closed his eyes.
Kakashi finished washing up the last of the clothes, thankful to have the time to let himself calm down. The aching erection in his pants slowly receded. Kami, that was a close one. Having Naruto that close to him completely nude just about did him in. It took everything he had to not take the blonde right then and there. He closed his eye to try and steady his mind but all he could see was that firm tanned ass in his head. Eye snapping back open wide, he decided he should probably take a bath himself, maybe the cold water would help him calm down. He stripped down to his boxers, giving the rest of his clothing a quick wash and hanging them alongside the rest on the drying rack. He picked up the soap Naruto had left at his side and walked out into the water. The water felt good but was doing nothing to help him calm down. Kakashi looked back toward camp, Naruto was now fully dressed, relaxing in the shade looking ready to pass out. Sighing, Kakashi turned back around, soaping himself. He started with his arms, chest and stomach. He removed his boxers, hissing in a breath as the waistband caught his still semi-erect length. He quickly cleaned the boxers and flung them over his shoulder. He washed his legs next, trying to avoid his groin as long as possible. He was aching for release, the idea of quicking masterbating while hidden in the water flirted through his mind. He glanced quickly back over his shoulder. Naruto was now laying on his back, facing up toward the sky, he must have fallen asleep. Deciding now would probably be his only chance, Kakashi quickly grabbed hold of his length. He gagged on the moan that threatened to pour from his mouth. He closed his eye and bit his lip, bringing up the image of the blonde standing before him completely nude dripping wet. He pumped his hand harshly, squeezing himself a little too tightly. He replayed the memory of holding firmly onto Naruto's leg and stomach the day before, remembering the feeling of the blondes muscles beneath his finger tips. Kakashi's body was convulsing slightly as he neared his peak, he slipped a little further in the water to try and conceal himself better. He recalled watching Naruto swallow down that water earlier, his throat bobbing, the sweat trailed down his skin, and lastly he recalled how he smelt. The memory of his scent was enough to tip Kakashi over the edge, he came hard into the water. His body ridgid with release. He lowered his head into the water and released a heavy sigh. He let the river water rinse his hand clean. Popping his head back out of the water, he finished soaping his groin. Feeling a lot more calm and clean, Kakashi pulled back on the boxers he had draped over his shoulder. When Kakashi made his way back to camp it turned out he was right, Naruto was in fact sound asleep on the sand. Kakashi watched the rhythmic rise and fall of his chest. Kakashi slowly lowered himself onto his side next to the blonde, carefully draping his arm over the younger man. He inhaled deeply, taking in his fresh scent. He closed his eye, a warm feeling stirring in his chest, as he felt himself drift off.
Naruto woke up a short time later, a little surprised to find Kakashi curled up next to him in nothing but his boxers. Kakashi's arm was draped over his chest, he could feel his exhales of breath against his cheek. Naruto turned his head to face him, his face was so close to him. The light exhales of breath now playing over Naruto's mouth. He breathed in lightly, taking in the scent of the older man. Naruto wanted to taste him, wanted to feel his lips crushed into him, wanted to bite at that soft lower lip. Feeling a little bold, Naruto tilted his head back and stuck out his tongue. He carefully licked at Kakashi's top lip, sucking his tongue back in as he felt Kakashi stir. The older man squeezed him tighter to his body murmuring out, "Naruto" in his sleep, pushing his face closer to him. A soft yelp left Naruto's lips before he could suppress it. Kakashi's eye snapped open and he pushed himself away from Naruto in a flash. Kakashi could see the look of surprise in Naruto's eyes, "Shit, I'm sorry… I … I came out of the river and you were lying here and you looked so peaceful… decided I would catch a nap myself. I didn't mean to… to smother you." Kakashi's hand was resting at the back of his head, scratching at his hair nervously. Naruto gave him a soft smile. "It's okay." "No, it's not okay. You still aren't used to having people close to you… I scared you again. I'm sorry." Kakashi looked away from the blonde and started pushing himself to get up. "I… umm. I'll go start making us dinner." Naruto watched the naked back of Kakashi walk away from him. He had an idea but wasn't sure how it would play out. Mustering some courage he pushed himself to his feet and made his way to Kakashi who was now squatting down near the firepit.