Birthday Fic

Set up: Naruto shippuden, somewhere in the middle of it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. Masashi Kishimoto does.

After a couple of minutes they arrived to Konoha Hot Springs. It was one of Kakashi's most favorite places, and he even took his disciples there from time to time.

"Hot springs? That's so… casual. I almost expected something more intense." Kakashi said

"Well, this day is all about you, isn't it? Also, if you want, I have plenty of other ideas we could try later!"

"N-no, that's okay." Kakashi said and promised to himself to be more cautious with his words from now on. He didn't want to end with another crazy-crazy contest in which he'll have to dress like a peacock of something. Of course, no way of preventing Guy from doing such thing in the future.

Although he wouldn't admit it, Kakashi didn't hate those contests. He just had a very different temper from Guy and sometimes wasn't able to express what he really felt. Truth is, those time with Guy were actually pretty fun.

They got in the hot springs, and Kakashi took off his clothes, while keeping on his mask. Not even Guy saw what's under the mask. Some girls though, and lady Tsunade, but he intended to keep this cycle small as possible. He loves his mask, and the mystery it casted.

They entered the water, and Kakashi felt relaxed for the first time that day. Guy also looked happy. He looked at him with expectation and bright eyes.

"Y-yeah?" Kakashi asked.

"Well?! How is it?!" Guy asked with impatience.

Kakashi understood then. Guy just waited for a compliment, for a little sign he did something good. In that way, Guy was a lot like a kid.

He chuckled. "It's great. I'm really glad I have you, G- wait, why are you crying?!"

Guy looked at him all tearful.

"I'm just so happy! This is how youth supposed to be!"

"Now, now… calm down and let's just enjoy the water, okay?" Kakashi said in his cool voice, closed his eyes and leaned on the wall of the hot spring.

After a couple of minutes he opened his eyes. He was afraid to fall asleep and turn, well, into some kind of a tomato.

Guy, however, wasn't too much concerned. He was already deep asleep and his head was leaned against Kakashi's chest. Kakashi wasn't able to move. Not because Guy was heavy, but mostly because he didn't want to. He actually wanted Guy to stay there. He wasn't too clear on that, but he definitely felt something. At the time, he believed it was only his deep affection for his friend.

Finally, he decided to wake Guy up and bring him up on the Tomato problem.

"Guy, it's time to get out". Guy opened his sleepy eyes and unwillingly started to get up.

"But I was so relaxed!" He said.

"You? Relaxed? Must be a first. Sure it's because you just wanted stay on me?" Kakashi said, amused.
"W-what? What are you saying?" Guy's face turned red

"Calm down, now.. I'm kidding. I'm truly grateful for this day."

"Well, this is not the end of it, you know!"

Kakashi really hoped he'd be able to make Guy give up on the idea, but he looked so determined it could actually break his heart.

"Fine... What do you have next?" Kakashi asked.

"That would be… gifts! I know there is nothing that make you happier than your trash books you're reading all the ti-" Guy stopped, noticing Kakashi's glare.

"B-but, anyway… This is for you!" He handed him a red cover book – the newest book in the 'Make Out' series.

Kakashi's eye opened wide and he almost even forget Guy insulted his precious books a minute ago.

"T-This... Th-Thanks…" he took the book as if it was holy and opened it slowly, ready to swallow it all.

Guy saw that and decided it was too soon. He grabbed the book before Kakashi had a chance to read the first line.

"Why?! I thought it was a gift." Kakashi protested, making an offended expression.

"Because I know once you start reading those books, there's no way we will be able to spend the day together! Beside, like I said, I still think those are trash." Guy said

"Well, you are wrong about that. You really should try reading them, you know." Kakashi said.

"Well, I don't take pleasure in such things. My training and my friends are enough for me." Guy said proudly.

"Oh yeah, friends are great. But, you know, women… Mysteries… Drama… You can't possibly hate that." Kakashi said in a tempting voice.

Guy seemed a little more interested now.

"Mysteries? I just thought this book is, you know…" Guy's face turned red to Kakashi's amusement.

"Is what, now?" he said, clearly enjoying the situation. Guy was always so sure of himself, it was very rare to see him worked up like that. Kakashi decided to play with it a little bit more.

"Just, e-erotic, you know? I thought you were reading erotic books."

"Well, I am. But you know they also have a plot, right? Character development and all that. Also, I think that as an adult, you don't need to get so worked up about it… It's just sex."

"I don't get worked up! I just don't really get it." Guy said.

"Don't get what?" Kakashi looked at him.

"Relationships, love… I don't really get that."

At this point Guy wished he hadn't bought that book to Kakashi. After all, they were rivals, and this was just another challenge he couldn't lose. True, he was strong almost as Kakashi (and often he thought he was even stronger), but when it came to women and love, Kakashi was the expert.

Kakashi noticed Guy's concern and decided to lend a hand. He had his amusement, after all.

"Let's do this." Kakashi said.

Guy looked confused.

"T-This?" He asked

"Yes. I have a plan for you. As I haven't started to read the book yet, I could wait a couple of days. You read it, and tell me what you think. I'm sure it'll teach you quite a lot." Kakashi said, and then thought and smiled - "take it as a challenge."

The concern disappeared from Guy's eyes, and the usual fire took it's place.

"Now you're talking, my friend!"