Iruka instinctively dove forward, knocking Kakashi aside as the tree fell. I collapsed to the ground with and ear splitting SNAP. Kakashi shuddering at the thought at what could've happened had he still been there,
"You alright?" asked Iruka, getting up and helping Kakashi to his feet. Kakashi nodded, and brushed some dirt of his jacket,
"C'mon, we'd better get out of this rain," he said as he led Iruka back to the campsite.
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The next morning, Iruka could hardly recognize his surroundings, when suddenly he remembered what had happened the last 24 hours. His head throbbed painfully as he stepped out into the sunlight; He felt like shit and probably looked ten times worse,
"Well Sleeping Beauty, are you ready to go?" asked Kakashi. Iruka looked around and noticed Kakashi standing by the extinguished fireplace. Obviously dressed in different clothes than yesterday,
"How did you-"
"I managed to salvage them from the crash," explained Kakashi without giving Iruka any time to finish. He tossed some clothes at Iruka, who just stood there awkwardly for a minute,
"Well? You going to get dressed or what?" asked Kakashi, starting to get impatient. Iruka decided it was better not to argue as he walked behind the nearest, large-sized tree and got dressed. As he emerged from his make-shift changing room, he was no longer wearing the tattered remains of his suit. He now wore khakis pants, a deep red tee, and hiking boots,
"Alright, I think we're just about ready to go," announced Kakashi with a smile,
"So, where exactly are we going?" asked Iruka as Kakashi started walking through the dense forest,
"Well, I suppose if we go in one direction long enough, we'll find out where we're going," Kakashi replied with a faint smile. Iruka was sure if he had been an anime character, a large sweat drop would've rolled down the side of his head,
"Soooooo, you have absolutely no clue where we're going?"
"Nope! Not the faintest idea," chuckled Kakashi. Iruka smacked his forehead with his palm,
"Of all the people I get stranded with…"
"I'm actually quite a charming person once you get to know me," chuckled Kakashi with a smile. Iruka couldn't help but smile back as the walked deeper into the forest.
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It wasn't long before the two heard the sound of running water,
"What is that? Sounds like wastewater being dumped from a plant or something. Hey, maybe we're close to civilization," suggested Iruka hopefully,
"You really need to get out more," chuckled Kakashi as the trees parted. The duo came face to face with a waterfall that deposited itself into a shallow pool. Iruka stood in awe for a brief moment, well, until he felt a large splash of water hit him in the face,
"Hey!" he exclaimed angrily, looking for the source of it. He then noticed Kakashi's shirt on the side of the pool, and Kakashi swimmingly lazily on his back with a triumphant look,
"So, are you going to join me or what?" asked Kakashi with a childish grin.
"No thanks, I'd rather not risk it," said Iruka, sitting down at the edge,
"Are you sure?"asked Kakashi, swimming over towards him. Iruka noticed Kakashi's toned chest, glazed with water from his swimming. Trying his best (and failing) not to blush, he merely shook his head,
"No, I'm good," he chuckled, trying to hide his now clearly visible blush. Kakashi smiled, and pulled Iruka in by the front of his shirt,
"GAAAH!!" exclaimed Iruka as he was dragged in,
"Oh c'mon, it's not even that deep," said Kakashi with a suppressed grin, clearly enjoying Iruka's discomfort. Iruka found, surprisingly, he was a very good swimmer, and smiled back at Kakashi,
"Yeah, this isn't too bad." Iruka suddenly grinned as he splashed Kakashi,
"Tag! You're it!" he chuckled childishly. Kakashi grinned as he splashed Iruka again, their childish game carrying on until dusk. By then, the two got out of the water and Kakashi started a fire by the edge of the forest. He propped his back up against a tree, trying to get warm,
"I haven't played like that since I was in grade school," chuckled Iruka, who was sitting on the other side,
"Yeah, me neither," replied Kakashi absentmindedly. Iruka noticed the change in his behavior,
"Something bothering you?" he asked. Kakashi merely shook his head and smiled,
"Nah, I'm alright. You get some sleep, I'm going to keep watch," he said with a yawn, Iruka merely shrugged to himself as he laid down on the hard ground, sleep soon overtaking him.
(A/N: Hiya folks Gah, I feel like such a baka for not updating this in sooo long D: Please feel free to be angry at me, readers, I deserve it.)