Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN Naruto or any characters associated with it. If I did, I kind of wouldn't have to make fanfics about it. I do own the plot though, so nuh!

Pairings: Sasu/Naru, Iru/Kaka, Gaara/Naru, and Naru/Sasu.

Warnings: Definite yaoi. Fluff all over tha place, especially in this chapter. Characters in a state of rabid OOCness at odd times. Don't like, don't read. Rating will change according to content in chapters.

A/N: Sorry this one took so long to get posted but I've been busy 'round here. I know the Valentine's Day chapter was random, but it was kind of a random one shot chapter in the story. This one is the real chapter four. I will probably move it out of this story and make it a one shot story by itself. This one is kind of a filler chapter, so beware of the fluff. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. Thanks for all your support!

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Slight recap: Sasuke raises a brow and smirks. Naruto wanted to tease? Well, two could play at that game. "And when was that exactly? Before or after I turned you gay?"

Naruto gapes lightly, but is really applauding him inside for the comeback. He smirks and plays along with the game he started. "Before the time I made myself look and sound like you to fool Sakura into thinking you liked her. Technically, I think I turned myself gay with that one because I got jealous when she wanted to kiss you and hang all over you."

"Oh, you're a smart one, making yourself jealous. And that accidental kiss in class that day… wasn't really an accident." As they playfully bicker back and forth, everybody that walks by watches them in bemusement. Things were finally starting to get back to normal after all these years…

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After dinner (or supper if you prefer), Sasuke had managed to tease Naruto into going to their special spot. Now, sitting between Sasuke's legs with his back against his chest and his teme's arms wrapped around him, Naruto conceded in his mind that relaxing in the teme's arms was way better than doing more work than he needed to do in one day. Not that he was complaining or anything because he wasn't. He had actually gotten everything done for today and half of tomorrow's things were done as well. He had missions for the genin teams written up and ready to be assigned. He just… rarely took time out for himself these days. His thoughts are interrupted by Sasuke's calm voice. "You're thinking about work again ne dobe?"

"Hai. For all but actually giving the genin teams their assigned missions, I can actually take tomorrow off. And before you say it, Shino and TenTen are taking my place tomorrow. I plan on telling the senseis what missions their teams are on today."

Sasuke rests his chin on Naruto's shoulder and smiles at the thought that he would have a full day to catch up on things and figure out this new version of his dobe. "So… we can spend the day together?"

The blonde smiles sweetly. "Why do you think I did all that extra work teme? We do need some time to ourselves to relearn who we are. The fact is we've changed Sasuke. I don't know you as well as I did, and you don't know me either. I thought maybe tomorrow could be an us day… like the ones we use to have..."

Hearing the hesitance in his dobe's voice, Sasuke holds him close and mentally kicks himself for being so stupid in the past. Before he'd betrayed his lover, Naruto had forced him into their 'us' days more often. Looking back on it now, Naruto was the closest to Sasuke. He knew what was happening and the more distance Sasuke had put between them, the more determined Naruto was to keep them together. It was as if the blonde angel had realized the impact his love had on Sasuke and tried to save him from himself. Now the only person he can blame for his past was himself. He was the one that had ignored Naruto's attempts at helping him, so Sasuke felt more grateful to the blonde for his easy forgiveness and willingness to start a new relationship with him. This time, there would be no turning away from the dobe.

The orphan ball of sunshine personified may have lost his blood father at the hands of the jutsu he preformed on Kyuubi, but the kit was lucky enough to have two honorary fathers to look up to in his troubled life… He was happy to know that they were together now…

With a languid stretch and soft, but big yawn, a sleepy silver-haired scarecrow hits the snooze button on the alarm clock buzzing by his head. With a soft groan, he turns back to the middle of the bed and snuggles with the chuunin still sleeping peacefully by his side. He knew that his lover wouldn't be happy with him if he made him late today, or didn't bother to wake him, so he nips lightly at a tempting ear. "'Ruka-love, time to get up… you don't want to be a tardy teacher now do you?"

Said brunette merely snuggles closer to his scarecrow and yawns. "No…. don' wan' to be a… hypocrite…"

Chuckling softly, Kakashi nudges Iruka gently and speaks in a cute, tempting tone. "Then get up lazybones. If you do, I'll drag my ass out of bed and cook for yooouu…"

A soft smile passes over those soft, supple lips as Iruka's eyes open slowly to look at him. "You know something Kakashi? You really are cute…"

Kakashi grins fondly at him and teases lightly, "Nah, there's no way I would ever think that was possible in a million years…"

Iruka chuckles softly and flicks his nose gently. "Right and that's why you told Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura that if you took your mask off everybody would fall in love with you. That aside, you make a compelling argument. I'll get ready now, but you owe me breakfast when I get done in here."

Kakashi smiles and Iruka notices once again what a beautiful man Kakashi really is. "Hey, it was my offer. I'll do my part, don't worry." Planting a soft kiss on his lips, Iruka slips out of bed and ruffles his hair a bit as he goes to the closet and gets out his clothes for the day before going to the bathroom. Kakashi turns off the alarm clock when it sounds again and rolls out of bed. After slipping on a random pair of pants over his boxers, he goes to the kitchen and starts cooking breakfast.

Iruka luxuriates in the shower a little as he washes himself. Pervert though he may be, Kakashi had actually proved Iruka wrong in their years together. Once he'd thought that since they'd gotten together, Kakashi would want to jump Iruka every chance he got. He'd said it often enough to the brunette he'd started believing he actually would. Kakashi had been the one to take things slowly. They'd been together for a year before they'd gotten intimate, and somehow it had progressed and things started to slide into place easily when they'd moved in together. Neither remembered exactly how they'd decided on that, but they never complained or gave it a second thought. When Iruka had teased him back about Kakashi slacking off on jumping his bones, the scarecrow had merely grinned, pulled Iruka close and said, 'Sometimes you're just too tired to do anything more than cuddling 'Ruka-love.' It was the first time Kakashi had given him a nickname, and Iruka liked it. As for Kakashi's nickname, well, he'd try it out on him today. Kakashi was surprisingly calm and laid back though he had his moments of hilarity. The man was a born goofball though his wacky, yet sarcastic sense of humor was often as well hidden as the pain his past demons still caused him.

With a sigh, Iruka turns off the water, gets out of the shower, and dries off thoroughly, still deep in thought. He was always late to everything, but most of the time it was for the fact that if anyone had actually gone to look for him, they would have found him at the memorial stone that honored the ones who'd fought and died in the battle against Kyuubi, praying. He may not have been one for religion, but he was an honorable man who held a great respect for his friends, teammates, and sensei who were lost to him now. No, he didn't dwell on the what ifs if he could help it, but putting the past in the past didn't mean forgetting those who gave everything and paid the price to protect. Sometimes, Iruka could be found there, at his side, praying with him, or just being a silent presence only there to support his love.

Thinking of it now Iruka smiles softly, they'd been through so much, both separately and together. They'd loved and lost and made it through. One thing they both had in common was Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, and the affection they harbored for the three young shinobi.

A wonderfully delicious scent wafts through the now open door as Iruka walks out of the bathroom. He'd found out that Kakashi could cook, but only a few things, and to his delight, those few things just so happened to become Iruka's favorite things to eat real fast. Hey, Kakashi had had years of bachelorhood to perfect what he knew how to cook and boy was it delectable… Iruka wasn't one to turn down a well cooked meal, or the pleased expression Kakashi got on his face at the sight of his boyfriend's almost hyper enjoyment of the food. It was like watching a calmer version of Naruto eat, and it was infinitely adorable, or so he was told by Kakashi.

Kakashi finishes setting the table, putting the last glass of orange juice on the table. Each plate was loaded with a fair amount of food and there was silverware and each had a mug of coffee and glass of orange juice. It was that way because Iruka had gotten Kakashi to enjoy coffee while Kakashi had gotten Iruka to enjoy orange juice and since both shinobi never knew which they'd want to drink in the morning; both drinks were placed on the table no matter who cooked. Sometimes they would bicker about who got to wash dishes or clean up around the house, but it always ended up with a make-up make out session, and both men cleaning up together. When they cleaned, Kakashi would sing a random song, and Iruka would laugh at the silliness of it before joining in. Yes, they had their fights as every couple does, but they were few and the silence that ensued never lasted longer than thirty minutes because one of them would be apologizing.

Kakashi smiles at Iruka and pulls him close. Iruka returns his smile and accepts the gentle kiss Kakashi gives him. Kakashi pulls back so that their foreheads and noses are touching. "Have you found me a nickname yet 'Ruka-Love?"

Iruka smiles, "yes, but I'm not sure you'll like it much. It's kind of fluffy."

Kakashi chuckles softly. "I'm sure it's not too bad Iruka. Tell me."

"Alright but you asked for it, remember that…"

"Mhm, I know I'm asking for it. Come on Iruka, what is it?"

"It's Kashi-bear…"

Kakashi blinks at that and chuckles softly. He kisses Iruka sweetly, lovingly before speaking again. "Well, you have always said I was nothing but a big ole teddy bear. I like it."

Iruka's smile widens and his eyes sparkle a little. "Really? You do?"

Kakashi's smile, when it comes, is affectionate, and one of the special smiles only Iruka gets to see. "Yes, I really like it. Let's eat before the food gets cold." They step away from each other and sit in their usual places at the table.

After breakfast, they share a passionate kiss before Iruka leaves and Kakashi gets ready for the day before leaving so he'll be late again in meeting his genin team Naruto assigned him. Yes, they've had their fights, but the life of a ninja is unpredictable and often times short, so neither man dwells on the fight for too long and they easily slip back into the love that makes their relationship so special. Both treasure it and find pleasure in the smallest of moments spent together because they never knew when it would be taken away. What had happened between Naruto and Sasuke so long ago had proven that, and they weren't taking any chances.

You never know when your last day will be, so share your love, your life, your heart with me while we can. So when death knocks at my door, I will have nothing to regret other than leaving you so soon, but I am sure to see you again some day...

A/N: This one was kind of a filler chapter, so I'm hoping I didn't just bore any of you to tears with this chapter. I'm trying to figure out how to steal a hokage and it's taking me a little while to figure out how I want that to happen, but it's not time for it yet and it'll be a bit hard to write. Anyway, I just wanted to put an Iruka/Kakashi moment in the story, so this was the chapter for that and they will be seen again somewhere down the road. I hope y'all enjoyed it, and I've decided to make the Valentine chapter it's own lil one shot, so don't be surprised when it's taken out of the story.