A/N: A week after Obito's birthday…

Now, see, here's my excuse for not updating on his birthday: I was busy obsessing over him and all the ironic things that happened to me on Feb. tenth. Aside from that, I had school. And I've had this week off. Joy. -Dedicated her week to fanfictions-

Oh, and from here on out, I'm not using "Yondaime" anymore. I will use his correct name, Minato, or use his full name as Namikaze Minato. Considering my last update before this one was in September, you should understand why he was referred to as "Yondaime". Besides, using "Minato" for his name is just a complete instinct for me, now XD


Chapter six: Love Finds It's Way (To And Back)

Two days later from Deidara and Obito becoming friends...

An explosion had sounded a little ways away from the house Obito's team was staying at. Obito and Rin went outside to check out what was going on, only to see a fight between Iwagakure and some of Sasori's Shinobi.

"Hey, Obito, isn't that..." Rin started to say, turning to Obito.

"Yeah, that's definitely him..." Obito answered, shocked.

There he was; Deidara. In the middle of all the fighting. The one who just created the explosion.

A little ways away from Deidara, there was another small group of Shinobi, trying to hold back reinforcements of Sasori's Shinobi, which had somehow slipped passed them, earlier.

One of the people in that small group easily recognized his companions.

Obito... Kakashi thought sadly. He turned away and sighed.

Obito noticed Kakashi as well, however. But the problem was, where should he head off to?

To help Deidara? Or to greet Kakashi?

Well... Deidara appears to be fine on his own, right now. Besides, it's better if I'm with Kakashi, when and if I go to help Deidara. Obito thought, and nodded. Rin had already run off to get Minato, so Obito didn't have to worry about leaving her there by herself.

Obito first made sure no enemies were around him, then snuck around and made his way to Kakashi. It was rather simple, thanks to Deidara, but Obito knew he shouldn't count on a two-year-old to protect him.

Once in an alleyway and Kakashi in range of being heard by him, Obito quietly, yet loud enough for Kakashi to hear, whispered, "Kakashi!"

Kakashi whipped his head around to Obito, gaped at him a moment, then looked around to make sure no enemies were nearby, and quickly made his way to the alleyway Obito was in.

"Obito, why… are you here?! It's dangerous over here!" Kakashi whispered, concern in his voice.

"It's okay… I know it's dangerous. I was actually only able to make it over here because of Deidara. You remember him, don't you? The blond kid who was following us before. He's out there fighting."

"He'sfighting?!" Kakashi asked, rather shocked to hear that a two-year-old was fighting off adults.

"Yeah… I was with him two days ago, actually. I'm his friend, now. He told me he's a fast learner. And apparently, he is…"

"He really shouldn't be out there right now… This Sasori guy isn't just some pushover Rogue Shinobi."

"I know…"

Neither spoke for a short while, just watching the commotion from the alleyway, both of them completely uninterested in fighting in this bloody battle.

Minato was soon out and about, taking out quite a few of Sasori's subordinates. Neither Kakashi nor Obito felt like leaving the other, whether it was to fight or to get reinforcements for their side. Who knows when they would see each other next, once separated again?

"If either of us go out there to fight, we're going together, right?" Obito asked quietly, holding onto Kakashi's hand with his own.

"Yeah… But if we have to separate slightly for a moment, don't go too far, alright?" Kakashi said seriously, still watching the battle.

"Yeah…" Obito nodded, slowly taking his hand away from Kakashi's.

As soon he the two boys stepped out of the alleyway and into the light, they were ambushed by kunai and shuriken, which both managed to dodge, even going in the same direction as the other teammate.

Immediately, Obito and Kakashi brought out their own weapons and began taking out enemies around them. With Deidara's help, it was really quite simple, also considering the amount of Shinobi on their side.

The two boys managed to stick together through most of the fight, since it was mainly a simple fight of weapons. Obito would fling a kunai out to an enemy, who would try to counter the attack, but Kakashi would use hiskunai to hit Obito's, which would make it head off in the direction of another nearby enemy, striking the off-guard enemy.

Hard to believe he's got this many subordinates…Kakashi thought bitterly, knocking a Shinobi into his fellow.

Another Shinobi came flying at him with several kunai chained together, but Kakashi was easily able to get behind the Shinobi and send him flying off toward a companion of his.

"Oh, is that all you do? Have Shinobi hit one another?" Obito asked sweetly and innocently. He pointed to the pile of Shinobi that were still piling up at his side, then pointed even more innocently at Kakashi's side, giving Kakashi an innocently confused look to Kakashi's throwing enemies at each other. "My guys are all dead… Am I more violent than you or something? Oh, no… When did that happen?"

"You… killed them all…? You! Killed them all?" Kakashi asked in disbelief.

"Oh, I had to! Otherwise, they'd have killed me!"

"Of course. But I didn't think you were strong enough to—"

"Heeeey, pay attention to the fight, or you're gonna get killed!" Obito mocked innocently, throwing several kunai at an enemy about to pounce on Kakashi.


"Whoa, where did you two come from…?" Deidara's small, squeaky voice sounded as Kakashi and Obito passed him, shortly after the fight. "AndwheretheheckdidKakashicomefrom, Ithoughthewasgonefornow! Andwhydidn'tyouguyscomehelpme!? Didn'tyouguysknowIwasfightingandnearlygettingjumped?! Whodidthoseadultsthinktheywere, tryingtojumpatwoyearoldlittlekid?!

"Wha…?" Obito asked, totally dumbfounded. "Can you repeat that? Slower?"

"…I said: And where the heck did Kakashi come from, I though he was gone for now! And why didn't you guys come help me?! Didn't you guys know I was fighting and nearly getting jumped?! Who did those adults think they were, trying to jump a two-year-old little kid?!"

"…We were fighting. So technically, we did help you." Kakashi said, in a slightly rude voice.

"Kakashi!" Obito said, gently slapping Kakashi's arm. "Didn't I already tell you this kid and I were friends?"

"He's still annoying…"

"All he did was ask us if we were a couple back then…"

"He's so mean! Obito, why do you love him so much?" Deidara questioned Obito, pouting.

"Eh heh… …Well, he's got his good points." Obito shrugged.

"And you have your bad points." Kakashi snickered.

"Jerk…" Obito muttered, but snickered back.

"Stop getting all mushy around me…" Deidara pouted even more, which even Kakashi couldn't deny was adorable.

"Hey… when did it turn night?" Obito asked, looking around almost dumbfounded.

"When the sun went down." Kakashi kidded.

"I figured that, at least."

"We were fighting through most of the day. Did you expect it to be high noon?"

"Sure. Or dawn of the next day."

"Right… Because that little or that much time passes when you're fighting all day."

"Exactly."

"…You're stupid. In a good way." Kakashi snickered again.

"You're stupid, too, for not realizing there was an enemy behind you earlier…" Obito giggled.

"...Shut up." Kakashi pouted.

"Eh, heh heh… …You're cute when you're pouting…"

"Hmph…"


"Can I ask you something?" Obito asked Kakashi, his head on Kakashi's shoulder.

"You just did." Kakashi answered.

"You know what I mean." Obito laughed.

"Of course I do." Kakashi said, giggling.

"Have you... liked me, all this time?" Obito asked.

"What do you mean, exactly?"

"Like, since we've been in the same team."

"I had some interest in you, before we were in the same team. You were basically just a crush. But it may have been strange for me to tell you. Most everyone is straight, not gay. And it would be too troublesome if people knew I was gay and liked you."

"Because they wouldn't leave you alone, and they'd keep bothering you over it everyday."

"Exactly. And I also didn't know if you liked me back."

"Well, I do."

"Well, that's good, then."

For a while, neither spoke. The two just stared up at the night sky, Obito still leaning on Kakashi, his head still on Kakashi's shoulder.

"Kakashi, can I ask you something other than what I'm asking you now?" Obito suddenly said, laughing, rolling his eyes.

"If it's not a question." Kakashi giggled.

"Oh! Well, I guess I can't ask you, then. I'll tell you." Obito
giggled back.

"Shoot."

"Would if I had a gun, but I don't, apparently."

"My, aren't you the innocent one?"

"Totally."

"Not."

"Yeah... Anyway..." Obito laughed. "Would you... hate me... if I changed?"

"Depends if you changed for the better or the worse."

"Well, if we survive this mission... When we're older... don't you think we'll BOTH have changed? I mean, changing is... inevitable. Everyone changes a little bit, just about each year, right?"

"Of course. But even if you change for the worse, I'll keep trying to change you back, even if it takes the remainder of my ife."

"Kakashi, when did you get so sweet?"

"After finding out you liked me."

"Yay. I feel special."

"Glad you do."

The two stayed silent again for a while, before Obito said, "I'm tired..."

"I'm sure." Kakashi responded quietly. "It's been a long day."

"Yeah..." Obito said, sleepily.

Before either knew it, Obito had fallen asleep, still leaning on Kakashi.

Kakashi sighed, and soon followed Obito into sleep.


-Cries- I updated! –Cries even harder at the word 'updated'-

I'm sorry for the horribly, horribly long wait… First, my inspiration for this story vanished, then, the moment I got it back, I'm stuck worrying about school. I hope this doesn't happen again.

And as for The Lady Morana... I probably would not have updated this story on this day if not for you! Thank you! -Hugs- The update probably would have been in another couple or few months from now, or possibly not until summer vacation! You were also the one who inspired me the most to keep going. Thanks again!

screamingedge: Thank you for not forgetting about this story! -Hugs- I tried my best to update before my week vacation ended and I had to go back to school thanks to you and The Lady Morana! The two of you were my main inspiration! Thanks again!