AN: OK, so I was gonna look at this fic next weekend, but in honour of the awesome Impatient Typest, here is the next chapter! Sorry it is shorter than usual x
And to those who have been asking what Kotetsu is up to... here you go!
Chapter 15
It was already the middle of the summer evening when Kotetsu had started his fourth beer. And the pizzas arrived. Genma and Izumo were digging in, but Kotetsu downed the rest of his beer in one go.
"Right, time for another," he said, dismissing himself and heading towards the bar.
Izumo rolled his eyes. "Tch, downing his horny sorrows I see."
"So the Hatake story is true then?" Genma queried, watching Izumo intently for his honest verdict.
"Going by Hatake's behaviour this morning, yes it looks that way."
"Huh, who would of thought… maybe he could win this bet after all- shit, I wish I didn't bet so much now!"
"I wouldn't worry too much, Hatake seemed resistant to his charms despite being flustered. Honestly, I don't think the guy has ever been hit on before. At one point I was scared he would go into shock or something! But then Maito swept him away for training."
"Ah, Maito Gai, another eccentric Jonin. Funny how that friendship even came about."
"Yeah, I mean Kakashi is weird, but Gai is even weirder. Maybe that's why they stuck together."
"Talking about my future conquest?" Kotetsu said as he put down another round of beers onto the table.
"I'd hardly call him that from what I've been hearing," Genma teased. "Apparently he prefers the strict training schedule and eccentricities of one Maito Gai to yourself. Man, that's gotta hurt." He and Izumo chuckled at Kotetsu's annoyed scowl.
"They had already made plans before I invited him out, alright?"
"Yet you also already had plans with us… I detect a whiff of desperation! Note also that Hatake didn't request to rearrange."
"Shut up! It wasn't my fault, Maito got in the way! He put Kakashi on edge, that's all."
"Ah, embarrassed to be seen with you too…"
"Shut up!" Kotetsu grabbed his next beer and grumbled into it. He hated it when his friends teased him. He much preferred being the one to make fun of them.
His two friends were laughing again, and enjoy the cool breeze as well the food and the entertainment his situation provided.
Izumo decided to push a bit more on the topic. "So, what's your next move Romeo?"
"Kotetsu gulped down half his beer before replying. "I will go to him tonight."
"Tonight? Isn't that a little soon?"
"No, I need to get in there before…"
"Before what?"
"OK this is gonna sound strange considering just who this is but… I think Maito may be harbouring some feelings for Hatake. He seemed well, jealous and overly protective of him this morning. I'm not sure if he even realises he has these feelings but Kakashi certainly doesn't. I need to make my move soon or I could lose the bet to you two morons."
The last part of their conversation had caught the attention of another. Given his history with this particular group of immature shinobi, he had been reluctant to intrude, but hearing these last words he felt that he had a moral duty to say something to the idiots, before they got themselves in trouble.
"Sorry to intrude but I couldn't help overhearing," the newcomer said he took the only spare seat left on the table. "If what you are saying is true Kotetsu-san, then I suggest you steer clear of both Hatake-san and Maito-san. For your own good."
"What's that supposed to mean, Iruka?" Genma demanded.
The chocolate haired chunin merely sighed. "What it sounds like, Genma-san. Don't mess with elite jonins. You of all people should know to show them a bit more respect as a special Jonin, Genma-san."
Genma bristled but Kotetsu put a hand on his arm. "Ah, pay him no mind Genma, Iruka here is just trying to divert my attentions to himself. What's wrong, baby, you miss me?" He leered at the other man.
Iruka rolled his eyes. "Been there done that, Kotetsu-san, and I must decline. You know, not only should you respect the jonin senseis, but you respect all citizens of Konoha. All people for that matter. Maybe then you would learn something. And with that, I shall bid you a good night gentlemen, and return to my own group."
He rose and left before any of the three could protest. Once he was out of earshot, Izumo spoke. "Smooth there, Romeo."
"Bloody school teacher, what does he know?" Kotetsu grumbled.
"More than you apparently."
"I believe he was talking to all of us," Kotetsu snapped.
"Yeah, you're right! Trying toruin our fun, the party pooper!" Genma moaned. "I hope you don't intend to listen to him?"
"Nah, he was clearly just jealous that I have set my sights on another," Kotetsu smiled to himself smugly, wobbling slightly from the alcohol and lack of food in his system. "Don't you worry, Mission to get into Hatake's pants is still on, and so is the bet! Soon I shall be a sexually sated and rich man," he leered.
His two friends laughed and shook their head at his frankness.
"You really need to be learn the art of discretion," Izumo said as he finished his drink."
AN: Don't worry, we will see what happened to Gai and kakashi next chapter! So yeah I don't know if they had pizza in Konoha, but I was craving it and well... there you go.