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Iruka didn't see Kakashi for a few days, and when he began to worry he went to Kakashi's house. Greeted by endless barking, Iruka was disappointed not to find Kakashi at his house. He picked up one of the small dogs and carried it around the large home wondering where his boyfriend may be. After a few hours of traversing the grounds with the pack of dogs, Iruka was going to leave. He was quite frustrated at not finding the other but his confusion only increased when the dogs began bustling him off on some random direction. Through bushes and trees that smacked him in the face, they went until at last, they emerged at an open field where a picnic had been laid out. It was not secluded and appeared to be a public display of some kind that the dogs wanted Iruka to be a part of. One or two people walked by as Iruka sat on the blanket, wondering what he should do. The dogs barred his exit and, as ninja dogs that meant Iruka would not be getting away any time soon. After another hour he was getting impatient. A little while longer and Kakashi strolled over. "Your dogs kidnapped me." Iruka said looking up at Kakashi hoping he didn't see this as some kind of secret rendezvous with a mistress Iruka was keeping.

"Yes, I assume they kept you company." Kakashi said smiling as he gave the closest one a loving pat.

"Yes. I was just wondering...what is all this?" Iruka asked sounding mildly accusatory.

"Our first official date." Kakashi said smiling as he sat and began serving the food from the basket. Iruka and the dogs each got heaping plates before Kakashi served himself. The couple ate quietly, Kakashi talking occasionally and Iruka blushing furiously at the whole mess. He would have to explain to Kakashi what a romantic date was, being on time for it was an important key.

"I admit, I was a little worried." Confessed Iruka finally. Kakashi looked up confused. "I hadn't seen you for a few days after we decided to be public." Iruka said looking hard at Kakashi who was silent. "What happened?" When he received no response he stood. Kakashi, thinking his boyfriend was leaving without so much as a goodbye, was on his feet quickly. He grabbed Iruka and pulled him into a hug. Resting his chin on top of the tan ninja's head, Kakashi held on tight.

"I was on a mission. Did I worry you Ruka darling?" Kakashi purred.

"You could have told me. That's all." Iruka huffed struggling trying to get out of Kakashi's hug.

"We're done. Come clean up." Kakashi said loudly when they'd finished. Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto appeared, clearly responding to Kakashi's call. Naruto was grinning ear to ear like an idiot at the two of them, not helping the other two clean up the remnants of their picnic.

"We can still go out for Ramen for dinner if you want." Iruka's smiled at the blond who cheered.

"But you don't get any if you don't help clean up." Kakashi said. That got Naruto eager to help.