Yo, wolf here! This chapter was pretty fun to write, so I hope you enjoy!

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"Kakashi, I told you a million times, the captain gave us orders to relax. Quit freaking out already," Denji commanded, pushing the silver haired man into a local pub.

"I know. I just thought that he would want us to do something important. I mean, this is the first land base we've stopped at after four months of traveling," Kakashi stated, seating himself at a nearby booth.

"This is important. We, more importantly you, need this time to unwind a little, ok?"

"Ok," Kakashi said, leaning back into his chair, eyes closed in relaxation.

"Here you go boys, free of charge for our men at war," a young raven haired waitress said, placing two bottles of beer in front of the two men.

"Thanks, we appreciate it greatly," Denji said, smiling kindly at the young woman.

She bowed slightly and left with a warm smile.

"Bowing?" Kakashi questioned, "That's a new one."

"So is the free beer, but hey, who's complaining," Denji chuckled out, grinning as he took a gulp from his drink.

"Cheers," Kakashi said, holding up his bottle.

"Cheers," Denji said, clanking his bottle against the others. "Ah, this hits the spot."

"Yea."

"You know, I've been thinking."

"You thinking? Holy shit the world will freeze over," the pale man sniggered out.

"Fuckin bastard. You're lucky I'm in too much of a good mood to hurt you. Anyways, as I was saying, have you ever thought about what Iruka might be doing?"

"What do you mean?" Kakashi asked, eyeing the man up and down. "He does what he always does. Eat, sleep, teach, shop, spend time with Naruto, and other things like that."

"No… that's not quite what I was getting at," Denji whispered, avoiding eye contact with the silver haired man.

"Spit it out already."

"Aye, calm down," Denji said, laughing when the other rolled his eyes. "What I meant was, do you ever think he's, you know, with another person?"

"Denji, what the hell are you talking about? Iruka would never do that!"

"Stop yelling! Just hear me out. It's been a little more than four months since we've been out at sea since you've been away and-"

"And nothing," Kakashi interrupted. "Iruka's not like that."

"And maybe he thought you found a new lover to satisfy you at sea," Denji continued, completely ignoring the other male. "So then he felt betrayed and found someone else… or just felt betrayed and left it at that."

"I swear, you're lucky I know how to put up with your bull shit, Denji. You watch way too many soap operas.

"You sure it's not just because you're drunk?" Denji teased.

"Off of half a beer? I'm not a light weight," Kakashi chuckled out. "But seriously… you think he might think that?"

"The soap operas don't lie Kakashi."

"No. I don't believe it. Iruka always stood by me throughout the years no matter what, and I just don't think he'd do that. He's smarter than that. Hell, I even proposed to him before I left," Kakashi whispered.

"Lots of people say I love you without meaning it, so it can't be too hard to propose without any plans of a future. I'm not saying that you did that- I know you love him to death, but maybe he just, you know, thought differently."

"Enough," Kakashi said, slamming his bottle on the table. "I don't want to hear anymore of this."

"Kakashi, I just don't want you to get hurt. Just prepare for the worst, ok? That way, nothing will surprise you."

"Thanks, De-de, but I can handle it. You know, its freaky hearing something so negative come out of your mouth."

"I don't shit rainbows Kakashi," the green haired man teased.

"Damn, and I was hoping for some skittles," Kakashi bantered, earning a kick in the shin. "Fuck, I thought you were in a good mood?"

"Yea well its over."

"Deceitful little green haired gnome."

"Stuck up, egotistical toad," Denji insulted, blowing the man a small kiss.

"Ugh, you're like the little brother I never wanted," Kakashi said, rolling his eyes at the other's antics.

"Awe, you make me feel so loved," Denji chuckled, chugging the rest of the beer left in his bottle.

"And you make me feel smart."

"Ignoring you."

"You sound like a diva."

"Did we come out here to argue or get drunk?" Denji asked, glaring daggers at Kakashi.

"Calm down ice queen, don't get your panties in a knot. Besides, why can't we do both?"

"There's never a happy medium with you is there?"

"What are you talking about? That's a good compromise," Kakashi defended.

"Fine, fine, have it your way."

"I plan to. So what do you think of Hokkaido?"

"Well, even though we basically just rushed off to this bar as soon as we hit shore, from what I've seen so far, it's a pretty nice little island, although the volcanoes kind of freak me out," the green haired man admitted.

"You know they haven't been active for a while, right?"

"Yea, but that gives them a perfect opportunity to erupt any second."

"Ah," Kakashi said, staring down at the drink in his hand.

"Why so glum all of a sudden?"

"I was just thinking… what if what you said was true?"

"About the volcanoes? You're probably right. They won't explode for-"

"No, no, not that. About Iruka. What if you're right and he, you know…"

"What happened to 'Iruka's not like that'?"

"I know deep down that he's loyal, but part of me can't help but think that he would actually do that. I don't think he'd do it out of spite or anything, but rather someone might take advantage of his trusting nature."

"Kakashi, come on, you and I both know that that's unlikely. You know, Iruka might be thinking the exact same thing. He might be sitting there wondering if you still remember him."

"I do! I call whenever I get a chance!"

"Well as long as he still answers your calls, there's nothing to worry about. Now let's forget about this and get wasted!"

"I can't thank you enough for coming to the park with me, Iruka," Tachibana said, gazing up at the clear blue sky. "It's comforting having you around."

"Same here," Iruka chuckled out, eyes following a lone rose petal drifting in the wind. "And you're welcome. So do you know what you'll do when Denji returns?"

"I'll wait for him at Konaha shore, and when he arrives, I'll confess my undying love for him and we'll live happily ever after."

"I'll take that as a no?"

"Bingo."

"Denji, if you ever want anything to happen, you have to take the initiative."

"I know, but what if he rejects me?"

"You act like you've never asked anyone out before."

"Only two other guys."

"What? Really?" Iruka asked in disbelief, receiving a short nod 'yes' in return. "Wow, well what about when you were trying to seduce me?"

"There's a difference between flirting and asking someone out haha."

"Touché."

"I've been thinking about you and Kakashi's relationship for a while, and I was wondering, do you ever think that he may be cheating on you?"

"You're kidding, right? Kakashi wouldn't do that, he's not like that."

"Iruka, a lot of people have high sexual needs, and from what you've told me, Kakashi's one of them."

"Tachibana, knock it off, I don't want to hear anymore."

"Iruka, please. I think of you as a close friend. I just don't want you to get hurt in the end."

"I won't get hurt, because nothing will happen."

"Iruka, it's good to have faith, but just be prepared," the blonde pleaded.

"Tachibana I- thanks for your concern, but I'm positive Kakashi will remain faithful."

"Some part of you doubts that, doesn't it. I can tell."

Iruka sighed and lowered his head.

"I know it's horrible to think that way, but I just can't help it."

"We don't have to talk about it now, if you don't want to. All I'm saying is that although you two are deeply in love, there is still a slim possibility for that. I just want you to be safe. We can change the topic."

"Yea, that would be nice."

"Day two in Hokkaido!" Denji exclaimed, walking down the town's streets while Kakashi trailed behind. "Hey, quit sulking and pick up the pace!"

"I'm not sulking," Kakashi retorted. "It just feels weird that we have nothing to do."

"We've been working day and night non-stop for god knows how long. The captain knows damn well to give us a break. I mean, I have bags under my eyes!"

"Oh no, the horrors," Kakashi drawled out, staring off lazily at the mountain scenery towards the distant horizon.

"I swear if you don't cheer up I'll- hey! Look over there, at that bench. See that guy?" Denji asked, pointing at a young, red haired man. "Look! He's looking at you and blushing. Awe, little Kakashi has a crush already."

"Denji, shut it. He could just be sick or something."

"That's why he's chewing on his lip?"

"Ugh, fine, fine. Maybe he does and- look, can we change the topic? I'm not interested in an affair."

"I never said you were, mister paranoid. I was just pointing something out. You know, we should go mountain climbing or hiking… or something. I don't want to waste this perfect break from that shit hole."

"Haha, hyper as always. Alright, we can go hiking. Wait, that sounds like too much work. We can go for a walk through the mountains. That sounds better," Kakashi chuckled, laughing harder when Denji rolled his emerald eyes.

"I guess the cups always half empty for you, right?"

"What the hell are you talking about?"

"Never mind, haha, I'll tell you when you're old enough to understand."

"I'm older than you, dipshit, by three years."

"But I'm smarter, so we're even. Now, let's head to the mountain side!" Denji yelled eagerly, grabbing Kakashi's hand, only to run off into the direction of mountains. "Off to Mount Tikelu!"

The duo made their way to the mountain, winding through the twisting, exotic Coro jungle, and up the sparkling Hyun River.

"You know," Denji started, walking alongside the river. "I heard a legend, I forgot where, but it said that there's supposed to be a guardian living here."

"A guardian?" the pale man repeated, treading alongside the green haired male.

"Yea, it's supposed to be a long, slender, blue dragon named Monozu. Apparently, he lives in Hyun River, on the ocean floor, and he's supposed to appear when great danger comes to Hokkaido. He also has the ability to purify polluted water, and bring great rainfall whenever he pleases. I wish I could see him."

"And get eaten by him?"

"He wouldn't eat me. He's a friendly dragon."

"Haha, only when he's not hungry."

"Have you met him before?"

"No."

"Exactly, now shut up," Denji demanded, earning a sigh from the other man.

"So bossy, as usual. Hey look, we're here," Kakashi pointed out, halting when he reached the base of the mountain.

"Finally! I'm so excited!"

"Yeah, me too," Kakashi replied sarcastically.

"Oh just shut up and lets enjoy our last day here."

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Oh my, some assumptions are happening. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Well please review!