Cozy corner: There is no excuse why this is late. I feel horrible my lazy ass didn't get this out sooner. I'm very sorry. I saw "Where the wild things are" last night, and it was utterly adorable, I suggest people go and see it. Please enjoy =)

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Disclaimer: I don't own.

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I look down at the grey eyes that look up at me; I lock gazes with my son staring him down until he gives up. I'm standing at the entrance of his day care, where it seems today he doesn't want to go. He kicked and screamed the whole way here and now he is glaring at me while trying to give a puppy dog face. If I don't end this soon, I'll be late for teaching. I rub my forehead and sigh in annoyance; silently I grab his hand and make way to the academy. Of course the little bugger is all smiles now and skipping along side me.

As we arrive, I set him into my desk chair and kneel in front of him, looking straight into his eyes, "You must be a very good boy today understand? You can not interrupt me when I am teaching. The only reason I gave in is because today is a short day and we won't be here very long."

He nods his little head and I know half of what I just said went straight over his head. He slowly looks around the class room, large eyes taking in everything. His eyes scan over the walls that are covered with student artwork, and a shelving unit filled with stuffed animals that were gifts from some kids. He pauses, staring at a grey plush dog, whose beady eyes stare back. He turns his gaze back to me and points, silently asking to have it. I straighten up and make my way over, snatching the dog off the shelf and walking back over to Kaori who quickly grabs it. He stares at it a little more before waving it around and talking in his own secret language.

I could only shake my head trying to suppress a smile. The bell chimes over head and I hear voices down the hallway along with running foot steps. Soon children are filling into the room, a few sawing their good mornings and others not even glancing at me as they talk with their friends about getting into their genin group soon. I look over to see Kaori's grey eyes peeking over my desk; I smile softly at him before turning back towards the front.

The class settles down and looks at me patiently. Just wanting to get this day over with -since next week will be graduation than a short summer break- I quickly launch into explanation about how things will run next week. Once getting that over with I let them chat and relax for the last hour of the day.

I lift Kaori out of my desk chair and sit down, settling him into my laps. He resumes playing with the stuff dog that has been dubbed "Burgh". I listen to him 'talk' to 'burgh' about a place called 'Karoka'. I shake my head; children's imaginations are crazy, coming up with everything and anything.

The bell chimes loudly and everyone rushes out, sighing softly I gather Kaori in my arms, opting to let him keep the dog and start to head home. Upon arriving Kaori hobbles into the living room introducing 'Burgh' to his sea turtle, whose name I don't know. Watching him play I set work on making a light lunch.

I put together some onigiri and head back to living room setting the food on the coffee table and beckoning Kaori to come and eat. I stare at him as I chew, and I can't help but think he looks like Kakashi. I can see little hints of my features in him to, like my larger eyes, my nose and dimples. His grey eyes flick to me and he smiles with his mouth full before he continues to eat. I can't help the small laugh that escapes me; he is a little odd like Kakashi as well. I smile sadly to myself, having a reminder of him is hard, but it keeps me going plus he should be home no later than Tuesday.

I take the plate into the kitchen and leave it on the sink to be washed later. I flopped down on the couch as I walked back into the living room, and Kaori soon joins me, laying on my stomach-dog and sea turtle as well. Soon enough he was asleep, and I couldn't help but start to doze as well.

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Something woke me up; I don't know what since I still lay on the couch with Kaori on my chest. I slowly open my eyes and scan to the room feeling for a presence, someone is in the doorway. Slipping Kaori from off my chest a lay him gently on the couch and reach in between the cushions and grab the kunai that's there, and made my way towards the entrance way.

I bite my lip I peak around the wall, trying to be sneaky. I hear a soft thump and look down to see a backpack being settled down, and my eyes widen. I look back just in time to see my visitor slip off their mask and drop his forehead protector. I step fully into the entrance way and let the kunai slip from my fingers.

"Kakashi…"

Said man looked up at me with his mismatch eyes and smiles softly, "Ruka…"

I lost it, I felt tears in fill my eyes as I launch at him, wrapping my arms around his torso. I bury my face into his chest, and I can smell dirt, sweat, and blood.

I look up at him, "Are you hurt?"

He shakes his head, "Just tired."

Nodding I lead him to our room, making him sit on the bed I tell him to wait and rush back to the living room, scooping Kaori up and carrying him to the his bedroom. I rush back to Kakashi and help him out of his dirty uniform, scanning his body for any kind of mark or bleeding area.

I was about to lift him to head towards the bathroom until he grabs my arms and pulls me against his chest. He kisses me, muttering low against my lips and than kisses me again and again. Our noses bump and he pulls away resting his head on my shoulder.

"I'm home…I'm home." He whispers into my neck.

I smile softly running my fingers through his filthy hair, "Welcome home love."

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:D there you go!

Next chapter will try and be here sooner! I swear Dx

-EmarosaKnox