Pool House

Saturday dragged by. Naruto just bummed around, moping. About two in the afternoon, his phone rang. Looking at it, he saw it was Sasuke. " 'Lo." is all Naruto said.

"Hey, dobe. I'm having a party by the pool tonight. Bring your sorry ass."

"Nah, Sas'...I don't really..." Naruto started.

"Shut up. There will be beer. Itachi's coming over. See you at seven." And the line went dead. Frowning, Naruto tossed his phone on the bed. Rolling over, he worked on some homework. A party at Sasuke's meant he wouldn't be home til evening Sunday. He was still behind. Sighing, he set to work.

\/\/\/

Telling Jii where he'd be, Naruto headed over to Sasuke's around seven that night. He really wished he knew what had happened between the Uchiha's and Jii, but Jii never said, and Naruto wasn't going to ask Sasuke's family. Walking up, he heard music playing and heard the sound of music. Going around, he walked into the backyard through the gate. Itachi was there, as were Sasuke and some older looking guys and girls about Itachi's age. Raising an eyebrow, Naruto went up to where Sasuke was. "I thought you said you were throwing a party?"

Sasuke just looked over at him, handing him a beer. "I am. Itachi has more friends than me." Grabbing a beer for himself, he stopped suddenly, looking at his phone. "Damnit." he swore. "Dobe, come with me and help me." Heading for the pool house, he left no room for argument. Grunting, Naruto followed. Walking into the pool house, Naruto stopped short. There was Orochimaru, and Kakashi sitting around a table, a book open between them.

Kakashi looked up about then. "What the hell?"

Orochimaru smirked and came over to his lover, putting Sasuke under his arm. "Well, we knew you two needed to talk...and the pool house is the only ... safe ... place for you to talk. So...talk." Orochimaru led Sasuke out, shutting the door behind them, muffling the noise of the party.

Kakashi stood, shoving books back into his bag. "I knew something was wrong. When Orochimaru asked me to help tutor him, something just sounded fishy." Shoving items in his bag, Kakashi's arm muscles were tense.

Naruto cleared his throat. "They are right, you know. We need to talk."

Kakashi looked up, eyes blazing. "No, Mr. Uzumaki, we don't. We have already talked this to death."

Naruto put his beer down on the table. He walked over, putting a hand on Kakashi's arm. Stopping, Kakashi kept his back to Naruto. "Kakashi...I love you." Naruto could see the muscles in Kakashi's back tighten as Kakashi said nothing. "And you love me...you told me so."

"T...that was a mistake." Kakashi ground out in gritted teeth.

Naruto wasn't to be deterred. Turing Kakashi around, he could see the pain in Kakashi's eye. Pulling down Kakashi's mask, Kakashi caught Naruto's wrist. "Don't." Kakashi warned, his eyes dark.

"Or what?" Naruto challenged. Keeping eye contact with Kakashi, he leaned in, kissing Kakashi gently. Moaning, Kakashi pulled Naruto to him hungrily, kissing him deeply. Finally, Kakashi pulled away, putting his forehead against Naruto's.

"How can I do this? How is it fair to you?" he whispered.

Naruto looked at him with adoring eyes. "I'll take you anyway I can get you. This way, you can still keep your promise, but we can still see each other. If you broke your promise, you wouldn't be happy with me. If you won't see me, I'll go insane. I thought I could handle one night...but I can't. You're my heroin...I can't put you down."

Kakashi pulled Naruto into a hug, chuckling sadly. Resting his chin on Naruto's head, he sighed heavily. "Hey, 'Kashi...we could probably even use the pool house as a meeting place...I'm sure Sasuke wouldn't mind. His parents don't even come out here...he uses it as a party pad." Kakashi said nothing, just holding Naruto. Pulling away, he looked down at Naruto with serious eyes.

"Are you sure you can do this?" Kakashi asked, rubbing his thumb along the boy's cheek.

"If this is the only way to be with you, then yes." Naruto said without hesitation. "I'm in love with you...unconditionally." Nodding, Kakashi gave in to the inevitable, pulling Naruto into another kiss, sealing his fate.

\/\/\/

"Do you think it worked?" Sasuke asked his lover, as Orochimaru put down his beer. Shrugging, Orochimaru pulled Sasuke into his arms, starting to dance as the music slowed down. Kissing down Sasuke's neck, Orochimaru wrapped his arms around Sasuke.

"You can't do anymore. They have to choose for themselves." Orochimaru said simply, nibbling on Sasuke's ear. Sasuke sighed, but nodded. Dancing, he laid his head on Orochimaru's shoulder.

\/\/\/

"So...what do you wanna do now?" Naruto asked, suddenly shy as he had the assurance of a relationship of sorts with Kakashi.

"Well, I'd rather not go out to the party, in case people know me." Kakashi stated. Naruto nodded.

"Let's watch a movie." Naruto suggested. The pool house had been Itachi's apartment until he moved on, so it was fully furnished. Kakashi nodded. After Naruto put a movie in, Kakashi pulled Naruto down in between his legs, laying Naruto's head on Kakashi's chest. As the movie started, Naruto looked up at Kakashi. "Hey, 'Kashi...how old are you?"

"Twenty-eight." Kakashi said.

"Ewww, you're an old man." Naruto burst out laughing as Kakashi tried to look affronted. Crossing his arms, Kakashi looked at Naruto very unimpressed.

"Not too old...I wore your ass out." Kakashi stated as Naruto blushed furiously.

"Not funny." Naruto crossed his arms and went back to watching the movie, his cheeks burning furiously. It didn't help that he felt Kakashi's chest moving as he chuckled. Watching the movie, Naruto got up when it was done. "Wanna watch another one?"

Kakashi smiled at him, getting up. "What I really want is something to drink...do you think there's anything in the fridge?" Getting up, Kakashi went and was pleasantly surprised, as there was a bunch of sodas and beers in the fridge. Grabbing a soda, he looked at Naruto. Naruto took a soda as well, pouring out the warm beer he had from earlier.

Sasuke came back in about then. "There's pizza outside if you want any." Naruto yelled and jumped up, running for pizza, barrelling past Sasuke. As Sasuke got ready to leave Kakashi cleared his throat.

"Mr. Uchiha, a moment?" Kakashi asked quietly. Silently, Sasuke looked at him with sullen eyes. Kakashi frowned. "Why are you facilitating this?"

Sasuke eyed Kakashi. "Because Naruto's my brother...maybe not by blood, but he's my brother. He's been through enough shit; he deserves to be happy. He is truly happy with your old ass for some reason." Turning, he walked out. Stopping for a moment, he continued. "If you hurt him, I will kill you." And with that, the teen was gone.

Kakashi frowned. Naruto came in with a pizza box. Kakashi raised an eyebrow. "Well, I know ya didn't want to go out there, so I brought a couple slices of all the pizzas in." Kakashi smiled at the teen's thoughtfulness. But Sasuke's words came to him, unbidden.

"Naruto, can we ... talk?" Kakashi asked, sitting down at the little bistro table in the room.

"Sure." Naruto said. Sitting down, he opened the pizza box and took out a slice.

"Naruto...I asked Sasuke why he was okay with this. Sasuke told me that you had been through enough shit...what did Sasuke mean when he told me that?"

Naruto looked uncomfortable. "Probably just cause I lost my mom and dad so young and then Jii is gone all the time. So, what's your favorite pizza?" Naruto opened the box, gesturing for Kakashi to pick a piece.

Kakashi frowned. "That's not it. Will you tell me?"

Naruto got up, going over to the window. "There's nothing to tell. Wow, everybody is like making out out there." Kakashi walked up behind Naruto, wrapping his arms around the blonde.

"If you don't want to tell me now, I understand. I just hope you would trust me eventually to do so." Kakashi murmured. He felt Naruto shiver under his touch.

"Yea, maybe later. For now, can't we just have fun?" Naruto looked up. Kakashi nodded, tipping the boy's face to him, and kissing him gently. They spent the rest of the evening wrapped in a blanket watching movies. Kakashi kept his arms around the boy, not wanting to let him go.

Late in the evening, he felt Naruto's breath change and become slow and more even. He knew the blonde was asleep. Adjusting, he laid Naruto on the bed, covering him up and putting a kiss on his forehead. Grabbing his bag, he left quietly so as not to disturb Naruto.

"Did he tell you?" Orochimaru asked, Sasuke laying in his lap, asleep.

"Tell me what?" Kakashi asked guardedly.

"Why he doesn't care that you are a teacher and banging your student." Orochimaru stated calmly.

"No, he didn't. He said Naruto had been through a great deal, and that was it." Kakashi admitted, wary of this teen.

"Yea, Naruto's been through a great deal. That's putting it mildly. You'll be pissed when you find out." Yawning, Orochimaru curled up around Sasuke.

"Tell me." Kakashi demanded.

"Why should I?" Orochimaru asked.

Glaring, Kakashi just stared at the teen. "Fine." Orochimaru shifted and slid from underneath Sasuke. Motioning for Kakashi to follow him, Orochimaru took him to a corner.

"Naruto almost died...at the hands of Sasuke's dad. Sasuke's dad beat the living hell out of Naruto until he was unconscious. Sasuke happened to see what happened and yelled for Itachi. Itachi was able to pull the man off. Naruto was in a hospital for a month in a coma. Fugaku went to prison...he's there to this day. He's never made parole." Orochimaru just looked at Kakashi.

"H...how old was he?" Kakashi asked.

"Ten."

\/\/\/

Sunlight flittered across Naruto's face. Groaning, he rolled over, opening his eyes. Yawning, he realized he was in Sasuke's pool house, and Kakashi was no where to be found. Frowning, he grabbed his phone. Smiling, he saw a message from Kakashi: Had to leave when you fell asleep in the middle of the lesson. Sleep well. Getting up, Naruto went outside and headed home.

\/\/\/

Kakashi awoke to no Rin. Getting up, he slipped on a shirt and some sweats. Going out to the kitchen, there was a note on the table. Took Rinni to the park; let you sleep since you've been working so hard. Love you, Rin. Kakashi felt mildly guilty. Suddenly, the door was banged on...loudly. Kakashi jumped, then went to the door. Only one person banged on the door like that. Opening it, he said without looking, "Hello, Guy."

Guy stood there, smiling. "Hello my Eternal Rival, my Brother!" Coming in, he smiled, setting down a bag. "I have brought us our monthly lunch!"

Shit. Kakashi forgot that today was the lunch date. Seriously, Guy can be such a girl sometimes. Sighing, Kakashi let Guy in. Guy demanded that once a month, Guy, Kakashi, Kurenai, and Asuma would get together to eat and catch up. Rin wasn't a big fan of Kurenai for some reason, so she was always gone. Well, that explains the note. Coming in, Guy started fixing the meal as the doorbell was rung. Kakashi went and let Asuma and Kurenai in.

Sitting down to lunch with his friends, Kakashi had to admit he did enjoy the lunches. Everyone caught up. Suddenly, Guy turned to Kakashi. "So, how is your Sorumeito?"

Kakashi blushed. "He's fine, thanks. The concussion went away."

Asuma and Kurenai exchanged glances. Suddenly, a look of recognition went across their faces. Asuma put his glass down slowly. "Kakashi...are you talking about the kid we picked up a bit ago?" Kakashi sighed, but nodded. "The fuck, Kakashi? What the fuck are you doing? That kid is a student at your school!" Asuma exploded. Guy looked confused.

"I am confused. Why is it inappropriate for his Sorumeito to be a student at his school?" Guy looked between Asuma and Kakashi, who looked back at Guy like he was insane.

"That is the same blonde from the club, isn't it? Please tell me you haven't fucked him." Asuma pinched the bridge of his nose. Kurenai put her hands around her cup, saying nothing, her knuckles going white.

"Fucked him? Oh no, my Eternal Rival would never fuck his Sorumeito. They are just kindred spirits, brothers, like he and I are." Guy stated...but his voice wavered at seeing the looks passing between the other three. "R…right?"

"Shit, Kakashi...neither Asuma nor I were happy when you were kissing him in the club and cheating on your wife...you remember, your wife...but we thought maybe you were just really, really drunk. But now you're telling us you are fucking him? What is wrong with you? Besides cheating and him being a student, he's a child!" Kurenai was shaking with anger.

"Kakashi...your Sorumeito is your romantic interest, not your kindred spirit?" Guy asked confused.

Kakashi looked at Guy, getting a bit annoyed. "Yes, Guy. Yes. Naruto is my Sorumeito, I love him, I want to be with him, I have made love to him, and I can't get him out of my mind. You knew this...you were the one that told me he was and that I was at the point of no return." Three sets of accusing eyes turned to Guy.

"Seriously, Guy? You agreed with this?" Asuma stated angrily.

"No! I did not. I thought it was the brotherhood Sorumeito, not a romantic one! I would never suggest that a man's Sorumeito is a child!" Guy stated, indignantly.

"Now wait one moment. He's not a child, he's seventeen, and therefore not a felony." Kakashi stated, realizing how lame that sounded after he said it.

"Oh, that makes it so much better." Kurenai snarled angrily. "Look, Kakashi, you need help. You are one sick fuck." Kurenai got up and walked out, slamming the door. Asuma looked between Kurenai and Kakashi.

"I don't think you are a sick fuck, but I do think you need help. Though, it helps that he's seventeen." Asuma stated tiredly, heading out after Kurenai.

Kakashi looked over at Guy. "Keep lecturing."

Guy stared at Kakashi with sad eyes. After about fifteen minutes, Guy stood. "I'm sorry Kakashi. I didn't understand. Now I do. You are definitely lost on the path of life." Quietly, he squeezed Kakashi's shoulder as he walked out.