Title: Give A Little More
Chapter: Ch 4
Author: SomethingIDontknow
Rating: T (For gay romance)
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of it's characters. It'd be one twisted show if I did.
Author's Note: Intended Christmas fic. I know its late, but I haven't had anyone to force it on for a while. Anyway, it's a perfectly good reason to cuddle up to those warm, fuzzy holiday feelings. Iruka gets the present of a lifetime.
Iruka had hated the holidays when he was a child. It was a time of warmth and family. And he had neither. He hated watching everyone run about, buying gifts for each other when he had nothing. But things were different now. He had a loving boyfriend, a home where they retreated for each other. Now he had someone to hunt that perfect gift for. And there, his dilemma began. An hour of wandering from shop to shop had not brought on the epiphany he so needed. Iruka was stumped. Kakashi should be getting out a meeting soon and he needed to hurry. And so, desperation led him to purchasing a long, soft black scarf from a nearby vendor. A few more purchases and he hurried home to box and wrap it before Kakashi made it home.
He managed to shove the box under the bed just as Kakashi came through the front door. "Iruka! Where are you, babe?" "er, coming!" Iruka came out the bedroom to find Kakashi sifting through the fridge. "hungry?" Iruka asked with a smile, "here, I'll make you something." "what was my life before you, my love?" Kakashi sighed, resting his chin on Iruka's shoulder as the smaller man began looking through the fridge. Iruka laughed, "I sense less home cooking and more blankets in your past." Kakashi chuckled and smacked his bottom lightly. "when you're right, you're right."
They had a dinner of repurposed chicken and pasta before cuddling up on the couch to watch an old movie. "picked out your clothes for the party tomorrow?" Kakashi asked as the main character started monologueing. "the usual I imagine." Iruka murmured, already dozing, "black shirt, black slack, dress shoes." Kakashi chuckled softly. "you sound tired, love, let's go to bed then. Rest up before the trials tomorrow." Iruka accepted Kakashi's arm and they made their way to the bedroom. They changed into sleeping clothes before curling up together for a peaceful sleep.
Kakashi woke up first. As per the usual. He watched Iruka sleep for a while, just enjoying his normally stressed out lover in peace. He stroked back his loose hair and covered him in kisses. Iruka woke to a flurry soft kisses and the sound of silence beyond the window. "its snowing." he yawned. "good morning to you too." Kakashi murmured, nuzzling against Iruka's throat. "morning, Kashi." he kissed Kakashi's hair, "I've come to the conclusion that it's too damn cold for a Christmas party and I vote we stay in bed until it passes." "I don't think so," Kakashi bit his collar sharply, "it took Sakura and Ino ages to convince Tsunade to do this. And im not passing up a perfectly good opportunity like this. C'mon." Iruka groaned as he rolled out of bed and scooped him up. "you're going, whether you like it or not." the elder nin said carrying his younger lover to the shower.
Iruka was pouting at the kitchen table as Kakashi set out a breakfast of French toast and orange juice. Kakashi never denied his lover anything. Especially when it came to sex. But this morning, when Iruka had begun those hot little kisses, Kakashi had merely smiled and turned him in his arms to continue their shower. So Iruka was pouting. Kakashi kissed his forehead. "we haven't time, lover, please eat, then we've got to get ready. We have to help set up, remember?" The frustrated brunette huffed. "fine, but you owe me." he muttered, picking up his fork. Kakashi smiled again in that mysterious way and sat down to eat.
Presents were being kept on the big table in the corner of the room. The room was fairly dim, being lit only by strings of Christmas lights around the room. People were talking and music played softly, creating a dull roar. Iruka sipped his drink while watching Naruto and Sakura argue about something. Kakashi was talking to Tsunade across the room. They were talking in hushed whispers and Iruka could only imagine what they were saying. Sakura stalked away from Naruto and tapped a pleased looking Tsunade on the shoulder. She whispered something and the hokage nodded. She called the party to attention and everyone hushed and turned to her. "time for presents, everyone." she said with a smile.
As expected, Sakura got a gift for Naruto, and vice versa. Tsunade for Shizune. And so on and so forth. Iruka looked around the party, gift in hand, but Kakashi was nowhere to be found. Everyone had finished giving and were chatting among themselves. Iruka bit his lip and looked around. Kakashi was gone. He lowered his eyes, uncertain. But the room was growing quiet. Everyone was looking at Iruka. His shoulders began to slump, uncomfortable. "Iruka?" the brunette perked at the familiar voice behind him. "kakash-" he froze, mid turn.
Iruka turned completely, slowly, to Kakashi down on one knee. "wh-what are you… Kakashi…" mismatched eyes smiled up at him. "I know you wouldn't want to make a big deal out of this, if you had known, but I want everyone in the world to know. I love you, Iruka. I've loved you for years now. And though you've always given me your all, I need more. And I ask you to give a little more. Umino Iruka, my one true love, will you marry me?"
For three heartbeats, there was no sound in the world. No sight but Kakashi on bended knee. The red wrapped present slipped from his fingers. "yes." Iruka breathed, his voice little more than a whisper. But Kakashi was still looking at him. He must not have- "yes!" Iruka cried, reaching to take Kakashi's hand. But the taller man was already taking his hand. Iruka gasped, his hands trembling as the silver haired nin slipped a thin silver ring onto the ring finger of his left hand. Kakashi stood and wrapped his arms around the smaller man from behind as the room erupted in applause. "Kakashi…" Iruka stared at the shining band for several long moments, he turned suddenly to look up into his fiancé's eyes. He cupped Kakashi's face. "have I ever told you… how much I love you?" he hooked his forefingers under his mask and jerked it down just enough to kiss him hard and deep. The crowd around them catcalled and applauded even louder. Iruka pulled away and blushed, flicking the black mask back into place before lowering his hands. Kakashi grinned wickedly. He took the man in his arms and hurried him to the door. As he was whisked away, Iruka heard Naruto faintly back in the party. "Iruka-sensei kisses him in front of everyone and no one sees his face! No way!" Iruka only laughed and pulled Kakashi down for another mind-blowing kiss.
A/N: As every, please, read and review. I love them. And currently, the only feedback I've been getting in from the Ani-bird.