I'll give up and move on. Seriously, I will forget my stupid crush and be happy. I have the right to be happy. Don't I?
Chapter 3 : Confusion
Iruka woke up smiling for the first time in months. The blind date Kotetsu set up had actually been a good experience. Going through his morning routine, Iruka kept smiling. And when he poured his morning tea, he was happy. He kept thinking about Genma. With his teacup in his hand, he sat down to read the reports and finish what was left of yesterdays work. One of the reports was such a mess that he thought it was an academy exam mixed in with his other job. Then, shaking his head, he recognized the signature. A heavy feeling in his stomach replaced the giddiness he felt all morning. He felt like he was cheating. "That's not right." whined Iruka. "No. No. I DON'T love him. I had a crush. An UNREQUITED crush. Why do I feel this way?!". Defeated, he leaned on the table, combing roughly through his hair.
"Is my report THAT hard to read, Ruka-sensei?"
Swallowing the scream, Iruka did what any good nin who had an intruder in his house would do: he jumped on top of the couch onto his feet and threw whatever was around him to the source of the voice. Which happened to be the tea mug.
The silver haired nin sitting on the ledge of the window caught the -now empty- mug.
"Ka-Kakashi-san." From his place on top of the couch, Iruka could only stutter and blink several times. "I don't...What are you doing here?" The surprise and agitation was being replaced by annoyance and shyness.
"I was just checking in to see if my report was legible." The intruder responded with the most innocent face and angelic smile. Rubbing his neck he added "It was a rough mission with newbs, I might not have been very precise with my writing."
Stepping down from his couch like nothing happened, Iruka straightened his stand and tried to think of words to say. "Well, uh, I haven't gotten to read your report yet, so I couldn't say."
Still squatting on the ledge, now with an empty mug in his hand, Kakashi formed a somewhat sad mocking smile. "Is it because of the date last night, Ruka-san?"
Iruka blushed to his toes. "That's none of your business, Kakashi-san. Besides, how do you even-"
"Know? I know a lot of things Ruka-san." Finishing the brunets sentence with a mysterious voice, he asked "May I come in?"
Iruka couldn't say no. So he said "Sure."
What in the hell is going on? Am I still dreaming? How does he even know my home. Well, he's one of the most capable nin of this village.
Taking his sandals off and leaving it on the window ledge, Kakashi stepped down into Iruka's small apartment.
"You have a lovely home. It's...homey" He smiled, putting the mug down next to the reports.
Biting back the snarky comment about how this was his home, he thought back to the time he had to take some antidote to the Kakashi, who had violently refused to stay at a hospital. His apartment was mostly empty, except some take outs scattered on a table with his beloved porn books, a simple couch and a bed he was obviously spending his wounded time in. He shook the sad feeling and returned to now, when he was annoyed.
"Thanks." He didn't know what else to say.
Sitting down onto his couch, the copy nin continued his inquiry.
"So you and Genma-san? I'd never imagine." This wasn't helping Iruka's blush.
"Well, it just happened. " Why am I even telling you this?
"Hmm.. So, do you like him?" What does it matter to you?
He didn't answer. But Kakashi was persistent.
"Sensei, no need to be shy. Genma is...one of the good guys." He had an awfully serious expression. The dark aura eminating from the silver haired nin was making the brunet uncomfortable.
In an effort to change the subject, he offered some tea. Back to his normal self, Kakashi happily accepted the offer. They made small talk, about the weather and current state of the village. Some personal inquiries might have come up, but they were mostly distracted by Iruka.
Later that night, lying on his bed, Iruka found himself thinking about that stupid jounin again.
He was really nice today.
It was weird that he came over though.
Maybe he likes me back?
Don't be silly.
Maybe he was jealous. Haha.
haha.
ha.
Author's Note: Hey, I did say I'd finish this story. Well, it's been a few years, but I'm back! Yay.
