Yes! I FINALLY wrote the next chapter XD

Meh... You won't thank me next chapter XDD

ANYWAY….

I'll apologise now for the mistakes last chapter. That's what I get for copy and pasting .

Pairings: SasuNaru (was), KakaIru (now), SukeOC (later on)

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto…. Sadly…..

So Far Away

Chapter Three: Umino Iruka

'How many times are you gonna take it,

Look in my eyes and help me,

Make this make sense.'

Sighing Iruka watched the young infant crawl around Naruto's small apartment. Everyone had tried to get the blond to move into the Uchiha compound but he wouldn't. Iruka guessed that it brought back memories of Sasuke. Shaking his head the brown haired academy teacher moved to pick Suke up as he carried the now pouting child and dropped him in the playpen Naruto had made him.

Once Iruka was sure Suke was safe the Chunnin walked around the apartment looking for any reminiscence of the blond's Genin days with Cell 7. Sadly he found none. It seemed as though the Kyuubi vessel had hidden all reminders of the late Uchiha until Suke had to know about him. Though slipping into Naruto and Suke's room Iruka's eyes were drawn to Suke's cot. There, taken out of the frame, was the first picture taken of Cell Seven. Iruka smiled.

Sometimes Naruto could be surprisingly intelligent. Chuckling softly to himself Iruka left the room only to walk into the muscular chest of his boyfriend. He blushed. "K-Kakashi." He stuttered. The silver haired ninja chuckled and pulled the blushing brunette into a hug. "What's wrong Dolphin-Chan?" He cooed almost mockingly. Iruka pouted up at him and pushed past. "Nothing. Just behave if you're gonna be here." He tutted as he walked into the kitchen for a bottle for Suke. Kakashi pouted and followed. "I take that as offence! I can behave. I wasn't even trying anything there!"

Shaking his head Iruka ignored Kakashi as he got the bottle and started warming it up. It'd been almost a week since Naruto had left on his mission and he was due back in a day or so. Iruka couldn't say he was pleased because he enjoyed spending time with Suke. Kakashi, however, just wanted Iruka to himself for a few days. If Naruto didn't get back soon the famous Copy-Ninja wouldn't be able to behave.

Once the bottle was made Iruka carried it through to Suke only to find that the small raven-haired boy had fallen asleep. Chuckling softly Iruka put the bottle down and lifted Suke out the playpen. He lightly kissed his Godson's forehead before carrying him through to Naruto's bedroom and laying him in his cot. Iruka had taken to sleeping in Naruto's bed while Kakashi slept on the couch. It was clear Iruka didn't trust the widely-known pervert enough to share the same bed as him in the same room as their Godson.

'Please come back to me

Cause I need you now

I can´t live one more day without you'

It was three days after Naruto was suppose to return with his Anbu Squad when he finally did return. Iruka was walking to te Hokage Tower with Suke. both were looking forward to seeing the blond Anbu. Iruka sighed wishing Kakshi was here. But of course the silver haired anbu-ranked jounin had to go on a C-Ranked mission with his new Genin team. Though the brunette felt slightly reassured as Kakashi had promised to come and see them straight after his mission. "C'mon Suke. Lets go see daddy." He murmured as he carried the now five month old infant into the Hokage Tower.

Iruka walked into Tsunade's office and smiled at the female Hokage. "Morning Iruka." Tsunade smiled. "Good morning Hokage-Sama." Iruka said bowing to the Slug Sannin as he put Suke down on the floor. He moved over taking a seat in one of the chairs opposite Tsunade's desk as he watched Suke move around the room in a semi-crawl. The brunette sighed. Tsunade's gaze fixed on the aging academy teacher as she to sighed. "Relax Iruka. He'll be fine." She assured him. Iruka sighed. "I know." He mumbled as he looked back at the only female Hokage. Tsunade smiled at him.

They both sat like that for a while. Undisturbed by anyone other than Suke's baby-talk. After around and hour the door burst open revealling a trio of anbu. One of the three rushed forward and scooped Suke up smothering the poor infant in kisses. Tsunade and Iruka grinned. "Welcome back boys." They said as the other two anbu copied Naruto and took off their masks. Kiba grinned at Naruto. "Say Uzumaki. How about we leave Shika to do the mission statement and go for ramen!" The Inuzuka heir grinned. "Tch." Shikamaru tutted. Iruka chuckled and stood up heading towards the door which Shikamaru and Kiba moved from to allowing him passed. "See you later Naruto." The brunette smiled.

Hearing his name twice Naruto snapped out of his daze. He grinned at Tsunade before grabbing Kiba's wrist and dragging him out after Iruka. "Hey wait up Iruka-Sensei! You can buy us some ramen!" The still childish blond called. Kiba, Iruka and Tsunade laughed loudly as Shikamaru shook his head. However annoying the blond may seem. They all knew they'd be nothing without him. "Alright Naruto. But only one bowl!" Iruka replied as Kiba and the blond caught up with him. Naruto pouted as Suke cooed in agreeance. Though nobody could quite tell who with.

Name: Umino Iruka

D.O.B: 1971

D.O.D: N/A

Age: Thirty-One

Family: Deceased

Rank: Chunnin

Village: Konohagakure No Sato

Sorry this chapters short. I'm not so good at Iruka and Suke. .

But I promise next chapter will be up above 1,000.

Until then!!

-Fate-