Chapter IV:
"Guy talk"
A.N: Sorry for the spelling, but with god as my witness this year I won't miss the inaguration! to the tv I go. Enjoy!
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-Well... I really didn't see that one coming- said Asuma bringing a cigar to his mouth.
Bouth he and Gai had been waiting for Kakashi to wake up for a while now
-You can say that again- Gai was a bit shocked still. He was, after all, the one giving Kakashi confidence to finally talk with the chuunin.
-You're so going to pay for this- chuckled Asuma, reading his friends thoughts
-What? You were the one accepting the bets- said Gai nervously –If there's anyone here to blame that's definitely you… I hate that "thousand years of pain" crap- he said, while his eyes revealed something that could not be a pleasant memory.
Asuma laughed at his friend's obviously concerned features, but turned serious when his eyes met the body occupying the bed next to them.
-He isn't going to be ok, is he- he said, worry written all over his face.
-He will be… eventually- Gai tried to assured him –He's a strong man-
-Are you trying to convince me or yourself? - was the quick response followed by an awkward stare.
-A bit of both I guess-Gai finally said
The pair stayed in silence after that, minutes melting into nothing, words of a would be conversation never really leaving their mouths. Each of them thinking of things that weren't ready to be said yet.
-What will we do about Genma? - It was Asuma that finally broke the silence, a business like tone that he used while on missions.
-You'll do nothing- the voice of Kakashi startled both friends that still thought of him as sleep.
-Kakashi… I- started Gai. He, being the most talkative of them three, felt the need of explaining himself; but was quickly cut off by Kakashi.
-You know…- he began –You don't have to knock me unconscious every time you feel I'm going to do something stupid- there was an awkward silence after that statement -At this point I could blame all of my little eccentricities to your hitting, I must have brain damage by now- He tried to joke the tension away, but apparently Jounins have no sense of humour… or courtesy for that matter, at least he tried to release the tense aura that was filling the room.
-I'm sorry Kakashi, we didn't know- Gai mumbled, he looked truly embarrass so he didn't have the heart to voice his true opinion on that particular statement nor to show him where he thought he could put it in…
-It was an unfortunate coincidence really- good old Asuma, surely he felt like he should add something, even if it was just to make sure he had noticed him there. He had after all been standing on Kakashi's room for quite a while he assumed, side by side with Gai, all this time trying to figure out the best way of approaching the subject should they do so.
-Of course you didn't know…- oh, he really did thought he could look pass that –I mean… it's not like I've been asking you everyday of the damn last month if he had someone or not- he was trying to keep his anger at bait and his voice as sweet as possible… he was failing miserably.
-Now Kakashi, you can't blame us for that, these really was an unexpected occurrence- He finally made Asuma a little nervous, at least enough to make him feel like he needed to defend himself. He was standing now, his cigarette forgotten at the night table.
-You mean to tell me that just the second I was walking in; Iruka decided today was a perfect day to spread the love and so, he started with the nearest Jounin at sight of course and it just happened to be Genma uh? - His voice was getting louder and louder by the second, his visible eye now had an enraged expression, bordering on insanity –Answer me!-
-You know, this is exactly why we have to knock you out- In the fraction of a second Gai was behind Kakashi who had stand up from his previous position in bed and had been walking through the room making maniacal gesticulation to get his point across –You get too worked up over nothing-
-You just don't listen do you? – said Kakashi standing there, little tremors of anger making their way through his body, completely ignoring the latent possibility of a new unconsciousness state.
The tension was filling up the room, but just as Gai was going to take his fighting position, Kakashi's body stopped, and with it the necessity of an attack.
-I was just surprised… I'm sorry- were his words, a shamed look covering his normally cheerful eye.
There is a moment in our lives
The apologise hung between them, it was a broken pact after all
When we decide what road to take
None of them said a word though, they were ninjas and they were men. They acted on instinct.
When we decide if quit and wonder
The walls had fallen now, and they were free to be themselves… to be friends, once again.
Or maybe stay, and suffer pain
-He doesn't love Genma- this statement shocked his friends… just when they thought Kakashi would give up. Go figure.
Asuma and Gai shared an impossible defeated look, and both begun with impeccable timing the fits of resigned laughter.
-Ok Kakashi… so where does that leave us? - asked Asuma, ready for the beginning of a new stalking mission.
-That leaves you nowhere my friend- said Kakashi mockingly –I blame you both for my past failure- this of course wasn't taken so well by the two jounins
-What do you mean our fault? - Answer Gai defensibly –We did nothing but help you, you ungrateful bastard-
-Now now, I'm sure he doesn't mean that, let the man explain- calm him Asuma –now… what do you mean our fault? - He repeated angrily
-Calm down you two, all I'm saying is that everyone in this village knows of… lets call it… my little "road of love"- he remarked this with quotation marks gestures –Not that I mind I'm sure you know. But, while I was depressed and sulking, the enemy showed his annoying, hideous… senbon sucking face… and took what it's rightfully mine…- He spaced out for a moment and went back to his diatribe –And I do plan to take it back- he said seriously –But for now…- he began to push them towards the exit -all I really want to do is rest- he sighed –So guys, unless you don't mind me stripping in front of your innocent eyes, I would recommend you to depart… I sleep on the nude- and with that last statement he shut his apartment door at their noses.
-I need sometime alone…-
-Did you buy any of that? - asked Asuma once they found themselves on the street, serious tone in face.
-Hell no- said a worried Gai –but there's not much we can do now is there-
-Yeah, you're right…- said Asuma while looking for the last cigarette on his vest pockets -He just shut us out didn't he? – He gave up after founding none
-The bastard- Gai stared at the window, now with no lights, that he knew was Kakashi's apartment
And those were the last words the ninjas crossed that night, both returning to the characters they played on the village… both feeling the worry and the pain, both showing none.
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Author's note: I'm soooo sick! I really am, my whole city is! It's an epidemic, a horrible horrible epidemic… of flu, haha I know I know, but it is still a disease you know? A completely valid disease… I had this chapter ended for a while now and it was really frustrating not being able to upload it cough disease cough, I had it in papers and they didn't allow me to go to the computer or "it" coming to me either. Yeah, the joys of resting.
Anyways… who will win the world cup? Yey, it's finally here, I love my fútbol : D anyone else does? Nope? Just me then… hurray… wish my country was there though… damn losers… (By definition they are sniff sniff)
Hmmm… should I've been talking about the chapter? Oops, sorry for the delay really and really sorry for its shortness, but it's actually that I wrote it a bit larger than this so I cut it in two muahahaha, but that's a good thing, cuz I'll be updating the other one soon, you see? It's a win win situation, who loves me: D
Next chapter: Iruka's date ; )