Cozy corner: I no excuse why this is so late. I'm lazy o_o". Iruka's Pov, enjoy =).
Warning: Kissing, and an implied yaoi.
Disclaimer: I don't own.
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It's been a full week since I started at the academy and things have gone back to like I wasn't even gone. The kids got over their happiness of having me back and their pranks and rude ways were back. It's annoying still, but I would trade it for the world.
Kaori seems to grow everyday. He truly is a genius like his father, he seems to pick up on things quickly, and soaks up words like no tomorrow. His vocabulary is the best Ii have ever seen! He still speaks a lot of gibberish and has many hand movements, but his sentences are starting to form a little better. It's crazy, but hey this world this world is crazy.
I let out a sigh as I finish the last homework assignments; I pack up all my stuff and head out of my home study. Kakashi was making dinner and Kaori was playing with his stuff turtle making odd noises. I couldn't help but laugh, he looks up at me when he hears a sound and gives me a wide grin. He quickly turns back to his toy and making odd noises. I slip into the kitchen and lean against the counter, watching Kakashi grab dishes and stir whatever was on the stove.
"Need any help?" I ask walking closer to him.
"Yeah. Set some chopsticks and glasses on the table." He answers not looking back at me.
I open a cabinet that holds the cups and take out two plus a smaller one for Kaori. I set them on the table, I turn to open a drawer grabbing three pairs of chopsticks and placing them on the table as well. Kakashi turns off the stove and grabs three bowls on the table; it seems we are having pork cutlet donburi, on top of rice. He sets them down and as soon as he does Kaori wobbles in with his turtle in his arms. I pick him up and set him in his little high chair. I sit down as well, and soon enough Kakashi joins us. We eat in a comfortable silence with Kaori occasional blabber or noise.
So we are finished and I opt to wash the dishes. Kakashi and Kaori make their ways back into the living room. I finish quickly, and follow my boys into the living room. The sight the greeted me, made me stop at the door way and smile.
Kaori was sitting on Kakashi's chest, Kakashi was holding up his large hand to Kaori's; who gazed in fascination at how small his hand was. Kakashi smiled and drop up both his arms and lifted Kaori in the air, causing him to giggle.
"I wouldn't do that, he just ate." I said as I walk in plopping down next to Kakashi.
Kaori climbs off of Kakashi's chest and sits in my lap. Kakashi lifts his head to rest on my knee. Kaori leans over and tugs at Kakashi's silver strands. We play and laugh for a while and soon Kaori's day catches up with him, Kakashi quietly carries to his room.
I head off towards our bedroom and begin my nightly duties of brushing my teeth, washing my face and making sure that my hair tie is on the countertop. I change and crawl into bed. Kakashi walks in and goes about his duties and soon joins me in bed. I automatically curl into his chest.
"I have a mission tomorrow." His soft voice brings me back from falling asleep.
I stare at his chest sadly, "How long? And when do you leave?"
"Three weeks at the most, and I need to be gone by tomorrow night. I'll wait until after dinner." I feel his arms tighten around me.
"You have to explain to Kaori…" I say softly burying my face into his neck.
He threads his fingers into my hair, "I know. I've been thinking about that all day. I'm sorry to leave so suddenly."
"Can I have any details?" I hesitantly ask.
"I can't, I'm sorry love." I only nod and snuggle more into his chest. I hate him having to go away for so long.
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The next morning was hard; I didn't want to go to work. I just wanted to stay home and lay in bed with Kakashi all day. But reluctantly I got both Kaori and I dressed, dropped my son off at day care and headed to the academy.
The classes seemed to go by to fast and soon all the kids were saying their goodbyes. I pack up and making the trek to pick Kaori up. I left a presence settle next to me, looking over all I say was a smile and blonde hair.
"Naruto! What a wonderful surprise." I grin at adoptive son.
"Yes Iruka-sensei, it's been a while. Missions and stuff ya know." He replies smiling at me as well.
At the word mission my smile falls and I look forward again hoping to hide my sadness.
"Hey, Iruka-sensei what's wrong?" Naruto asks as he walks in from of me.
"Kakashi was assigned a three week mission and he leaves tonight." I answer looking at him with a small smile, "It'll be okay though, he'll be back soon."
"I know how you feel. When Sasuke-teme was finally able to go on higher missions again, I was terrified. As much as he reassured me I still freaked out. Even to this day! And we are on the same ANBU team!" Naruto says smiling like always, "So it's okay to worry, just know if you ever need anything I'm here for you, a lot of us are."
I can't help but smile this kid was something else, "Thank Naruto. I'll see you soon I'm late picking up Kaori."
"I can't wait to see him! Hopefully the old hag will give me some time off to visit. Bye Iruka-sensei!" He dashes off with a wave.
I shake my head a small smile in my face. I continue on my way to pick up Kaori. Once I have he latches onto my hand and explain about his day. I only half listen as we head into the living district. Soon we arrive home, we dump everything in the entrance and he walks into the living room and quickly goes straight for Kakashi who was sitting on the couch. I smile softly as Kakashi smiles down at his son in greeting and listens to him ramble on.
"Kaori, I have something very important to tell you okay?" Kakashi says when Kaori finally settles down.
He nods and looks up at Kakashi with curiosity swirling in his grey eyes, "I have to go away for a while. But I'll be back, so you have to be good for mama."
Kaori's eyes widen at the word 'go' and 'away'. Tears quickly gathers and he looks over at me and sniffs, he out stretches his arms, asking for me. I make my away over and pick him up cradling him against my chest. I sit next to Kakashi and he looks at us sadly.
"Don't cry little one, he said he will come back." I try to sooth him.
"No…go." He says in between sniffs.
Kakashi leans down and kisses his forehead, "I'll be back I promise."
Kaori nods and settles down. Kakashi and I talk about our days and we spend the rest of the night together, tickling and playing with Kaori. Soon, too soon, its time for bed and Kakashi spends his time reading stories to Kaori and tucking him in.
I'm already changed and in bed when Kakashi finally joins me. He crawls over me, planting kisses on my neck on his way to my face. I can't stop the smile that creeps onto my face. He lazily plants kisses all over before he leans all his weight onto me and buries his face into my neck. I rub his back and he hugs me tighter. He leans up and kisses me, stealing my breath away.
Soon touches become less innocent and kisses become deeper. I know this is his way of saying goodbye, and I don't mind.
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Waking up with out him was confusing. I know he left after the third round; he made sure I was completely sated before leaving which I'm grateful for. I sigh and get up, Naruto is right, I just have to keep going, and thinking about it would only make me worry even more.
"Mama!" I'm thankfully for Kaori; he will make the perfect distraction.
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Well there you are.
Hopefully updates will get closer together. My lazy ass needs to get in gears =)
