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Just kill me now: Chapter 4: I'm definitely dreaming
Iruka's eyes snapped open, sensing a sudden build up of chakra, he blinked, allowing his conscious mind to return from its muted state. He jolted, his dark eyes widening as he looked up watching the calm waters disturbed by a large rapidly sinking object, creating a swirling current as it corkscrewed down from the surface. His suppressed anxiety reappeared with a vengeance, gripping his throat and rocketing his heart rate, 'What the hell is happening!' his mind screamed, his breath freezing in his lungs, he jumped to his feet, backing away to the edge of his chamber, watching in fear as the spiral sank down next to his bubble, landing on the lake bed with a heavy thud that echoed through the water.
He coughed out a strangled breath, dragging air into his burning lungs, his hands fisted by his sides, his eyes narrowing as a violent hot rage sparked in the pit of his stomach, whoever was attacking wouldn't get off lightly, his eyes darkened as he set himself in a firm fighting stance, waiting for the bubbles and dust to clear. His teeth clenched in a vicious snarl, 'Wrong time to fuck with me!' his mind growled his hammering heartbeat thundering in his ears.
Iruka sank down into his stance as the sediment settled, his eyes squinting through the dark water, seeing a figure standing in front of him. His brows raised when he noticed the air bubble surrounding shadowy figure matched his own, 'how the hell?!' he swallowed hard, "My Jutsu," he muttered frowning in confusion, his stance faltering as his anxiety rose. Iruka blinked seeing the intruders vessel moving towards him he gulped nervously, his eyes narrowing 'Something's not right...' his mind urged, straightening as the figure came into clear view. Iruka's bones froze, his stomach clamping hard, his eyes wide in disbelief, his face colouring in a fierce blush, "K-K...Kakashi-sensei!" he squeaked out as the Jounin stood, his lone eye closing as he smiled and waved warmly at him.
'No! No! No! This can't be happening! What's he doing down here?!' Iruka's mind screamed as he stood staring dumbstruck at the one who made his heart skip in his chest. Iruka watched as Kakashi approached the wall of his vessel signalling for Iruka to come closer. Iruka swallowed, fear pooling in the pit of his stomach, 'Oh Kami, just kill me now!... Why me!' his mind whined, forcing his feet into action he apprehensively approached the masked ninja, his blush intensifying with every step.
He paused at his vessel wall, watching as Kakashi appeared to say something, gesturing towards the thin wall of water. Iruka's skin froze, his eyes widening, 'he want's to come in!' he realised, his throat suddenly dry, 'If he wants to fight with me I'm screwed!' his mind groaned, staring at Kakashi he gnawed on the inside of his cheek, knowing the Jounin would be furious with him, he felt his insides tremble, the thought of Kakashi hating him made him feel sick.
He watched Kakashi hold out his hands with a shrug as if waiting for Iruka to respond, coffee eyes combed over the Jounin warily, 'he doesn't seem pissed off,' his mind offered. Iruka swallowed hard over his dry throat, his shoulders deflating, 'just get it over with!' he told himself. Heaving in a breath he quickly ran through hand signs before holding his palms out to the water wall, watching as a hole began to gape, opening both of their bubbles into one big vessel. Iruka lowered his hands watching as Kakashi gazed up at the wall opening up and fuse together above them, his eyebrow raised in fascination.
Iruka stepped back, retreating to a safe distance away from the Jounin. Swallowing a whimper the colour drained from his face, fear clamped his insides as Kakashi began to move towards him, Iruka gulped, glancing up above their heads, the confinement of their tomb of air suddenly felt tense and claustrophobic.
Iruka stopped abruptly, sensing the wall of water behind his back he watched wide eyed as Kakashi came to a stop infront of him, his slate grey eye fixed on him silently, his expression impossible to read. Iruka felt his insides tremble, throwing his eyes to the floor, their feet mere inches apart from each other. Iruka's hands fisted on the front of his flak jacket, his teeth clamped onto his lip, his breath frozen in his lungs, 'Say something!' his mind screamed, 'Apologise! Talk him down!'
"K-K-Kakashi-s-sensei I-" Iruka's quiet stammering was cut short as he was pulled against Kakashi's chest, strong arms circling around him, his deep brown eyes wide and blinking over the Jounin's shoulder, the torrent of butterflies coming to life in his stomach, his heart thundering in his chest. His face coloured suddenly feeling light headed as Kakashi's scent seeped into him, 'this isn't happening, it can't be! I'm losing my mind, I'm dreaming!...' Iruka's eyes lidded, feeling giddy he moved his shaking hands to cling silently to Kakashi's flak jacket as a grounding lifeline.
"Stop thinking," Kakashi whispered, his breath tickling Iruka's ear. The chuunin swallowed, his cheeks burning as Kakashi pulled back, his hands still resting on Iruka's shoulders, long ivory fingers keeping him in place. Iruka blinked up sleepily, a besotted sigh leaving his lips as he lost himself in the deep blue flecks of the Jounin's endless slate eye. His hands still clinging to Kakashi's jacket.
'Pull yourself together! Apologise! Open your damn mouth and apologise!' Iruka's brow furrowed, his rational mind trying desperately to take control. Tearing his eyes away from, Kakashi he pulled in a breath, forcing his fingers to release the Jounin's jacket an fall to his sides. Iruka screwed his eyes shut, forcing his words over raspy vocal cords, "Ka-kashi I-... What happened in the- G-Genma- The Mission r-room I-" he stammered, his eyes brimming with unshed tears, his heart feeling as if it was about to shatter.
Iruka released a choked sob as his resolve crumbled, hot tears began to spill from his eyes, Iruka brought his hands up, pushing the heels of his hands against his eyes, his body trembling, "I'm so sorry Kakashi! It's all my fault! What happened- w-what G-Genma said! I-I'm sorry!" Iruka's words reeled between the sobs that wracked through him, heaving in a shaky breath he continued to tremble under Kakashi's hands.
Kakashi released a quiet sigh, reaching up to gently peel Iruka's hands away from his leaking eyes, "Why?" The Jounin asked, delicately wiping a stray tear from Iruka's jaw.
Iruka flinched, staring up at Kakashi with wide glistening eyes, "huh?" he breathed, his brows knitting in confusion as he searched the Jounin's face.
"Why are you sorry?" Kakashi asked, his hands sipping away from Iruka and into his own pockets, his head tilted curiously as his slate eye gazed down at Iruka patiently.
"B-Because! Genma! He-He humiliated me! In front of all those people! I know you're upset, angry even... so for that I-I'm sorry. He had no right!" Iruka explained, swiping away his tears as anger licked his stomach. Kakashi's eyebrows quirked as he gave a quite 'Hm', his hand gently moving to stroke stray strands of hair behind Iruka's ear.
"I'm not angry," Kakashi offered matter of factly, his thumb tracing the shell of Iruka's ear. Iruka bristled, his eyes widened from the contact, "Y-You... You're not?" Iruka questioned, his face flushing as he searched Kakashi's face longingly. Kakashi's eye crinkled in a hidden smile as he shook his head in a gently 'No.' stepping closer to Iruka, brushing Iruka's cheek with the back of his fingers "Or humiliated," he added, watching as Iruka leaned into his touch.
"Really?" Iruka asked, gulping as Kakashi's gentle touches made his heart skip, caught in the Jounin's gaze.
"Mmhmm" Kakashi nodded, "In fact, I'm rather relieved,"
"R-Relieved?" Iruka sighed, his eyes lidding as the giddiness clouded his mind.
"Yes..." Kakashi whispered brushing his masked lips against Iruka's burning cheek. Iruka released a strangled moan, gasping at the feel of the soft fabric and warm breath, 'I'm definitely dreaming...' his mind smiled, his insides feeling warm and fluffy.
"Would you like to know why?" Kakashi asked gently, his hand sliding onto Iruka's waist. Iruka swallowed tightly, his eyes drifting shut as his body swayed, "Uh huh" he breathed, suddenly not trusting his voice.
"Because if what Genma said is true, then that means my feelings for you aren't wasted," Kakashi whispered, his nose brushing against Iruka's neck.
'Your feelings for... your feelings? You mean you...' Iruka's brows furrowed tilting his head to allow Kakashi better access to his neck, feeling the Jounin breathe him in, Iruka's breath hitched, "What are you saying?" he questioned with a frown, his hands clinging to Kakashi for support as his knees began to tremble.
"Let me show you," Kakashi smiled, peeling down his mask and brushed his naked lips against Iruka's. Iruka's gasp was the only invitation he needed, slipping his tongue inside and capturing Iruka's mouth in a deep but tender kiss. Iruka's heart lept, his body melted against the older ninja, his tongue stroking shyly against the Jounin's, moaning and sighing into Kakashi's hot, hungry mouth.
Kakashi's hands pulled him closer, their bodies flush against each other, Iruka reached his hands up, his fingers combing into Kakashi's soft white hair, moaning as he felt Kakashi's hands move to rest on the small of his back holding him with a possessiveness that made Iruka's head spin.
Iruka whimpered as their lips softly pulled apart, both gasping for breath as their hitai-ate covered foreheads rested together, Iruka's eyes fluttered open, tasting his bottom lip as his watched Kakashi's mouth with a smile. Kakashi's thumb brushed his jaw, "Understand?" the Jounin breathed, his smile leaving Iruka in awe.
"I think so," Iruka blushed, smiling broadly through the giddiness that made his heart race. A big drop of water landed heavily on Iruka's shoulder, causing the the two of their heads shoot up to the ceiling of the jutsu bubble. Iruka frowned, his shoulders slumping, "Its not going to hold much longer," Kakashi's gentle words made the chuunin nod, sad that their beautiful moment had to end.
"We should go," Iruka sighed, turning his face back to the Jounin's handsome face, drinking in the flawless ivory skin, straight nose, sharp cheekbones and slim rose lips. Iruka felt his heart flutter, it was almost too good to be true, he had wrestled with his feelings for the masked Jounin for years, but now that he had seen his stunning face Iruka knew there was no hope for him now. Kakashi was captivating and the Chuunin had fallen even further.
"Yeah, Naruto is waiting for you," Kakashi smiled, pulling the Chuunin close to him and holding him protectively. Iruka lifted his chin, meeting Kakashi's lips in a chaste kiss. "Really?" Iruka frowned curiously, watching as a heart stopping smirk tugged at Kakashi's mouth, revealing his perfect teeth.
"Yeah... He told me where to find you... So, I owe him some ramen" the Jounin grinned, Iruka let out a laugh, he breathed a sigh, placing one last kiss on the Jounin's lips before pulling his mask back into place, Iruka's hands moved to circle around the Copy-ninja as Kakashi began forming transport seals. The dust and smoke kicked up around them as they disappeared into the ether.
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The End!
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