Chapter 33:
Kakashi woke up with Naruto's head resting on his chest, the blonde drawing lazy circles across his stomach. Kakashi brought his hand up to run his fingers through the hair of the blonde but winced instead at the pain radiating from his palm. Naruto felt Kakashi jolt under him, quickly sitting up. "Oh, Kashi, that looks awful, here let me clean it up." Naruto got up quickly and dug the medkit from Kakashi's rucksack, sitting back down and pulling the silver haired nin's palm into his lap. He carefully cleaned and rubbed burn cream into the cracked and bleeding palm, a frown on his face, "You shouldn't have left this uncovered, Kashi." The silver haired nin chuckled softly, "Well, I was a little distracted last night and forgot about it." Naruto's cheeks slightly flushed, quickly wrapping a fresh bandage around the palm. "How's the other one?" Kakashi offered up his other hand for inspection. Naruto poked at it carefully, grumbling "This one seems fine… stubborn old man." Kakashi sat up, placing a warm kiss on the lips of the blonde, "Thank you love and good morning. Let's eat something quick and pack up."
They ate and packed up hastily, Kakashi pulling out his map to go over it once more before they set out. "We will be continuing east, we are about two hours travel from the border of the Land of Fangs. The distance we have to travel through the Fang is short, probably around another two hours until we reach the western border of the Land of Iron. I am hoping to travel through that country today as well if we have the time. Our goal is to reach the border to the Land of Hot Water by nightfall. It is quite a distance but the journey is a fairly straight shot with relatively easy terrain." Naruto followed Kakashi's finger as it drew their path across the map. "What's this starred place on the map in the Land of Fang?" the blonde inquired. "That is the capital city of the Fang, the residence of the Daimyo lies within that region. As we are traveling east we will slightly shift our course north to give that location a wide berth. " Naruto nodded, watching Kakashi with interest as he dug through his sack, "I almost forgot, here, put these on." Kakashi handed the blonde a long dark cloak and his spare face mask. Naruto looked at him inquisitively. "It is likely that we will start encountering people as we travel through the next Lands, your blonde hair and whisker scars will garner you unwanted attention." Naruto quickly pulled on the mask and cloak, throwing the hood over his head. Kakashi frowned slightly, pulling down his own mask and Naruto's to press a warm kiss to his lips. "Can't say I am a fan of not being able to see your face but we don't have much of a choice do we." Kakashi pulled Naruto's mask back up into place, placing another quick kiss on his forehead before pulling back up his. "Alright, let's head out."
They beat a quick pace east, the treeline slowly thinning around them, reaching the border into the Land of Fangs in no time at all. The landscape here was breathtaking, everything was so green and lush. There were dozens of insanely steep peaks littering the terrain, they looked like teeth shooting up from the ground, the namesake for the country becoming all too clear.
A short way past the border they took a brief break along a swift moving creek. Naruto refilled their canteens while Kakashi looked over his map once more. "We are going to start tracking a little north now."
They traveled on for a few more hours, encountering a few caravans of merchant civilians working their way to the capital. It was midday when they reached the western most border into the Land of Iron. The terrain remained similar to that of the Land of Fangs, but gone were the steep green peaks. The land stretched wide and flat for miles around, offering little in the way of concealable travel, so they kept their heads low, walking just off the heavily trafficked path. With no signs of travelers within earshot for the first time in hours, Kakashi spoke quietly, "We have just passed the capital city of Iron Country, it was about fifteen miles to our south. As we continue to travel east the number of other travelers will decrease." Naruto grunted in response, not daring to speak or avert his eyes from the ground. Another hour passed with Kakashi's earlier message ringing true, they were encountering fewer and fewer other travelers.
They reached the northernmost border into the Land of Hot Water with no issue; skirting its edge, traveling a little further east until they reached a cliff overlooking an inlet to the open ocean, the sun was setting behind them. Finally well off the beaten path, Naruto pulled his mask down for the first time in hours, letting the cool salty breeze dry his sweat-damped cheeks, "I don't know how you wear one of these all the time, Kashi." Kakashi took the opportunity to pull his mask down as well, humming happily as he pulled the blonde into him, hungrily kissing his lips. "Not being able to touch you, see your face or hear your voice all day was about more than I could bear, love." Naruto's cheeks flushed at the sweet words. Kakashi gripped his wrist and led him along the cliff to a dense patch of forest, "We can set up camp here for the night. The journey tomorrow is going to be about as long as todays but the terrain will be far more difficult." They fell into the familiar routine, Kakashi preparing dinner while Naruto set up their tent. They decided to eat in the tent, forgoing a fire to prevent drawing any unwanted attention to their location. Quickly finishing up their meals, Kakashi took the time to replace the bandage on his palm, while Naruto stripped and crawled on their bedroll. Finished with that task, Kakashi packed away the kit and stripped down as well. Naruto was laid out on his back, hands tucked behind his head staring up at the roof of the tent. Kakashi tucked his way between the blonde's legs and placed soft kisses on his exposed abdomen, "What's bugging you, Naruto? Remember you don't have to be alone with your thoughts anymore." Kakashi continued to dust light kisses on the taut stomach waiting on Naruto's response. The blonde was silent for quite some time before replying, "What do you think is going to happen when we return to Fire Country? Will the Sandaime just overlook the fact that you abandoned your mission? Do you think he will just let us live happily at your farmhouse?" Kakashi's kissing had led him further up the blonde's body, now softly kissing at his chest, "I won't pretend to know what is going to happen, Naruto, but I can tell you what is not going to happen. I am not going to be separated from you and I am not going to let them force you to do anything." Kakashi licked softly at one of Naruto's nipples, the blondes eyes slowly closing, a happy sigh escaping his lips. Kakashi continued, "I will keep you safe and happy, no matter what it takes, Naruto. Nothing is going to keep me from you." Kakashi kissed softly across the young man's chest, working his way to the other nipple. "If we can't live peacefully in Fire Country then we will live peacefully somewhere else." He licked at the nipple lightly before sucking it gently into his mouth, Naruto's back arched up slightly, a quiet moan escaping his lips. Kakashi kisses made their way up to the throat of the blonde, "I love you, my little fox." Kakashi sucked and nipped at the blonde's neck, Naruto humming, a smile on his face, "I love you too, Kashi." Kakashi kissed his way up Naruto's jaw, finally planting a warm lingering kiss on his lips. He pulled back and looked down at the blonde, "Feel better, love?" the corners of Naruto's mouth curled up in a smile, eyes still closed he nodded, "Much, thank you, Kashi." "Anytime, love." Kakashi gave him another quick peck on the lips, rolling onto his side. He pulled the blankets up higher on the blonde and draped an arm over his chest. "Go to sleep my little fox, we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow." Naruto hummed in response, already drifting asleep.
Naruto woke up with Kakashi's arm still tightly wrapped around him. He regarded the relaxed, sleeping face of the silver haired ninja, memorizing every detail. Naruto reached his hand up, brushing his fingers along the jaw of the older man. He rubbed his thumb along his bottom lip, eventually overcome with the need to kiss those lips. He rolled over carefully, not wanting to wake Kakashi, pressing a gentle kiss to his lips. Kakashi hummed in his sleep, his arm pulling Naruto in closer, a murmured, "Naruto" leaving his lips. Naruto had a flashback to the beach on the western shores in the gully of the Land of Keys; Kakashi blissfully asleep next to him on the sand and Naruto wanting to taste his mouth for the first time. Before they were lovers, before they were partners, before they admitted their feelings for each other. It felt like so long ago but also somehow felt like just yesterday. It was hard for Naruto to believe now that he had ever had any feelings of fear when it came to Kakashi. Naruto's tongue darted out of his mouth and licked gently at Kakashi's upper lip, further mimicking the day on the beach. Unlike that day though, when Kakashi stirred awake he didn't jump back and pull away, instead flicking his tongue out to meet the blondes. Naruto groaned as Kakashi's tongue found its way into his mouth, curling and sliding its way around his tongue. Kakashi kissed him passionately for several long minutes exploring and tasting every inch of his mouth, finally pulling back for air. Naruto was panting slightly with his eyes closed. Kakashi kissed him gently on the forehead, "Good morning, my love." Naruto whimpered softly, burying his face into Kakashi's neck. Kakashi could feel the blonde shaking lightly against him, his hands balled into fists pressed against his chest. He knew exactly what his young love needed, his hand trailed from behind the blondes back to the front of him pushing its way down his abdomen and under the waistband of his boxers. Naruto's breath hitched against Kakashi's neck as his fingers dragged up his painful swollen length, the balled fists now open palms grasping at Kakashi's chest. Kakashi firmly grabbed his length, dragging his thumb across his weeping tip. Naruto moaned into Kakashi's neck, his tongue leaving his mouth and licking at the older nin's flesh. Kakashi slowly started pumping the length in his hand, his own arousal building quickly, "Look at me, Naruto." Naruto's face finally left the confines of Kakashi's neck, he had his lip captured between his teeth, eyes shining with need. Every pump of Kakashi's hand causing his eyelashes to flutter, soft whimpers escaping around his trapped lip. Kakashi kisses tenderly at the blonde's lips, gradually pumping his length faster. The soft whimpers turned into quiet moans, "Kashi… please… I need you… please." Kakashi groaned into Naruto's mouth, his own length throbbing with need. Kakashi pulled back from the blonde, Naruto's eyes brimming with unshed tears. He kissed the blonde quickly, on the forehead before turning over to dig through his rucksack. Finally locating the small vial of kunai oil, he turned back to face the quivering blonde. Kakashi collected his mouth with his once more, gently stripping the young man of his boxers. Kakashi poured a generous amount of oil on his fingers before bringing them down to Naruto's entrance. He rubbed at the pink pucker gently, Naruto whimpering against his lips. Kakashi finally pressed his fingers in, Naruto moaning loudly and arching his back. "Shhhh, love, you have to be quiet." Naruto bit onto his lip and nodded. Kakashi fingered the blonde gently a while longer, Naruto's face becoming pained trying to hold back his moans of pleasure. Kakashi gently pulled his fingers out, nipping at the neck of the blonde as he whimpered hoarsely. He grabbed the kunai oil once more, pulling himself free from his boxers. Kakashi sat upright and coated his length heavily before dragging Naruto up onto his thighs. Naruto was biting harshly at his lip now, Kakashi pulling at his chin to stop him, kissing softly at the tortured lip. Kakashi collected his boxers from the floor, rolled them up and pressed the cloth to Naruto's lips. Naruto opened his mouth, allowing Kakashi to stuff the fabric between his teeth, the blonde bit down on it instantly, a low groan escaping his throat. Kakashi pulled the blonde forward by the hips, positioning him above his throbbing length. Naruto slowly lowered himself down, a throaty moan escaping him. He pressed his forehead into Kakashi's shoulder once fully seated, breathing heavily through his nose. Kakashi was dusting light kisses on Naruto's shoulder, murmuring "I love you, Naruto… I love you so much my little fox," his hands rubbing the blonde's back gently. Naruto whimpered, nuzzling into Kakashi's neck unable to speak with the wad of fabric in his mouth. Kakashi was starting to sweat, the hot tight feel of Naruto around his length making it throb harshly, he stifled back a moan, kissing the blonde. He would be patient, he wanted Naruto to take from him what he needed. Naruto finally lifted his forehead from Kakashi's shoulder, meeting the eyes on the silver haired nin. Both of Kakashi's eyes were open, half lidded and blazing with arousal. Naruto could see the sweat forming on his brow, knowing the older nin was restraining himself to prevent hurting him. Naruto's need flared higher, he placed both hands on Kakashi's chest and pushed him back harshly. Kakashi's back hit the ground, Naruto's hands still pressed into his chest. "Naruto?" The lust filled eyes of the silver haired nin were now wide with shock. Naruto dragged his hands down Kakashi's torso, coming to rest on his abdomen. Naruto slowly started to lift himself up and lower himself back down onto Kakashi's length, moaning around the fabric in his mouth, his lust lidded eyes locked onto Kakashis. "Oh… fuck… Naruto…" Kakashi moaned out with every downward stroke, bringing his hand up to his mouth to bite down on. Naruto started rolling his hips up and down the length, keening whines muffled by fabric. His whole body was shaking in pleasure, nearing his release. He refused to look away from Kakashi, fighting the urge to close his eyes. Kakashi was panting harsh breaths out of his nose, biting down viciously on his hand. A rumbling growl reverberating in his throat. The hand not in Kakashi's mouth made its way around Naruto's length, gripping it firmly and matching Naruto's pace. Kakashi knew Naruto was nearing his peak, wanting to help the blonde along. Kakashi was dangerously close to his own release but didn't want to cum in him since they had nowhere to clean him up after. Naruto's body was tensing up now, the fingers he had on Kakashi's abdomen grabbing tightly at his flesh. Kakashi started gently thrusting his hips up in time with Naruto's downward pushes. Naruto's eyes snapped shut, body curling forward as he screamed his release out around the fabric in his mouth. The clenching of Naruto's walls around his length made Kakashi vision swim, he quickly pulled Naruto down onto his chest, rolling them over. He withdrew himself as carefully as he could from the blonde, so near his release his hands were shaking. He brought a shaking hand up to pull the boxers from Naruto's mouth. Kakashi harshly licked at the blonde's panting mouth, plunging his tongue inside. The taste of the blonde's mouth and his responding moan was all he needed to find his release. He came heavily all over Naruto's lap grunting into the blonde's mouth with every pulse of his length.
Kakashi rolled off the blonde onto his side, breathing heavily. He pulled Naruto close to him, burying his face in his hair. Kakashi inhaled a shuttered breath, exhaling with a happy sigh, "I can't wait to wake up with you like this every morning in the comfort of a nice warm bed." Kakashi made to sit up but Naruto gripped onto his arm tightly, "Can we stay like this for you just a little while longer?" Kakashi laid back down, pressing kisses to the crown of the blonde's hair, "Of course love, anything you want."