Dear Diary
Chapter thirteen: You got that somethin' what can I do?

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A/N: Smooches!

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I do not own Naruto. I only own my own creativity (Though my mother would have you believe that is actually hers… Don't believe everything you hear, folks)

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Dear Diary,

Well Diary, seems like Gai got his revenge after all. It's more than a little funny actually, the way he grabbed my face so hard he bruised the skin. To be quite honest with you: It looks kind of pretty. His hands are so big, and different pressure at different points… My face is like a work of art now, the canvas is still the same, however. I wish it wasn't. There is no way my face is good enough for his eyes.

But that's not even close to the most exciting thing that happened today, Diary. Though I've chosen to only talk about the good things for now, not the nerves or the awkwardness or any other stuff like that.

You see… He kissed me. A lot. And I mean: A lot. And he seemed to really like my picnic idea, and he took me to this amazing spot and he actually fed me… I'm… You know what? I'm just too overwhelmed to write about it right now. I'll tell you all about it another day. Right now… I really just want to lie in bed and dream about him. I'm kind of tired, too…

Goodnight Diary,

K.

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As I pull Gai down on top of me, I notice his slightly awkward attempts to deepen our kiss. And an idea starts to form in my mind. I know this might be a little… Wicked, but I just can't help myself – Sorry Gai. Chuckling, I allow one hand to glide down, barely touching his ass before moving up again. Even though I'd have liked to linger there, I don't. I don't want to make him feel like I'm pushing too much. These are – somewhat – comfortable waters for me, but for him it's still so new. My little trick has the desired effect though: Gai's lips part as he gasps. So I deftly slip my tongue inside his mouth. Just a little though. All he has to do to get out of this is move his head back ever so slightly and I won't do it again. I promise. Cross my heart and hope to die. Yeah, right… No way am I just going to give up! But… If he's really uncomfortable with the situation, I will wait. Until he is absolutely certain and absolutely clear about it.

It seems my instincts were correct though: Gai's tongue very gingerly comes to greet my own. I tell myself to take it slow, to let him decide the pace. A pace that's apparently hesitant and slow and so cute. I can't help it really, Gai is just cute like this. I know he's this big, strong bear of a guy but… I dunno, he's just cute. Slowly, ever so slowly I start mapping out his mouth. Clearly, he isn't used to this. It's a little amusing to me, but I try not to be too much of a tease. Later, when he's a little more accustomed to this, I can show him how much of a tease I can really be. Not now, not today. Today is all about getting to know each other, and if that includes getting to know each other's mouth from the inside out – Well… I can't say I have any objections to that.

In time though, he pushes himself up a little, panting heavily as his eyes linger on my face. I realize he's most likely looking at the bruises on my cheeks, but don't say anything about it. I've already told him I don't mind, and I'm not going to keep repeating myself. He'll figure it out in time. Suddenly, Gai smirks.

"I have never understood why you feel the need to wear that mask all the time, Kakashi."

"Huh?" Blinking, I can't seem to find any real words. What the hell is he on about? Of course I wear it, you would too if you looked like me.

Gai inches closer, his lips all but touching my own as he breathes, "You are gorgeous, Kakashi. I've always thought so. Ever since that first time you allowed me to see your face," He chuckles, pulling back a little, "Actually, I thought so before too, but…" He winks.

I blink again, swallowing hard. My girly features aren't a turn-off? Well, that's new. I'm not used to that… I've had girls cracking up over what I really look like. I've had them asking if I was sure I was a guy. But Gai… Thinks I'm gorgeous?

He smiles, a thumb softly caressing my lips, "I love you, Kakashi."

"I love you too… I'm just not so sure if I agree with you…" I lay there, feeling a little helpless, feeling like there's something I must be missing because there's no way – no freaking way – that anyone would ever call me gorgeous. I kind of want to go talk to Minato-sensei right now, he always knew what to say. The first time that Obito and Rin saw my face, they doubled over laughing. But Minato-sensei made them stop. Made them stop looking. Made them stop laughing. Made them stop talking about it. Right now, I really miss him. Which is totally strange, because I have Gai right here. And he's not making fun of me. No. He's just confusing me to no end…

"Why not?"

"Because… This," I point towards my face, almost angrily so, "Isn't what a guy should look like!"

Gai only smiles again, leaning in for another kiss. I can hear him mumbling, "Lush cherry lips, pale complexion… Absolute. Total. Perfection."

Frowning a little, I open my mouth to answer him, but I can't. It's kinda hard to talk with someone else's tongue in your mouth, after all. So for now, I decide to just roll with it. I'll correct him later. If I want to. Maybe I don't. No… I don't think I want to argue with Gai on this one. If he thinks I look perfect… Maybe I was born with this face for a reason after all. There's only one person in the world who needs to like it, right? Right. And that person is Maito Gai. Maito Gai, who is the embodiment of perfection himself. Apart from his choice in legwarmers. I think I might really have a problem with that one…

He pulls back a little, a warm smile on his face. I can't help it, I smile back. Girly face and all. There's just one little problem, though… I chuckle breathlessly, "Gai… I really, really like having you there, but… I can't… Breathe…"

Eyes widen almost comically, and Gai scrambles to get off of me. I take a deep breath, feeling very relieved right now. I really do like feeling his weight on top of me, just not the part where he's basically crushing my lungs for an extended period of time. Gai is hovering above me, on his hands and knees, I chuckle again, "It's not bad, Gai. I just…" A fond smile tugs at the corners of my mouth, "I really like feeling your weight on top of me, more than I ever thought I would. The only part of my body that disagrees, are my lungs."

He chuckles, pushing himself up so he's only sitting on his knees, straddling me. Gai looks at me intently for a few heartbeats before suddenly moving back down again. He places his body back on mine, and for only a second, I want to protest. I just got in a few deep breaths, and now he's forcing all the air out of my lungs again. But Gai gently grabs my shoulders, rolling over so he's the one laying on his back and I'm on top of him. Smiling up at me, Gai strokes the side of my face.

"How about this then, Adonis?"

I blink. Blink again, "Adonis?!"

Gai chuckles again, " 'Handsome Lord', I happen to think it suits you," He pulls a little face, "You called me Romeo after all."

I can't help but chuckle too, "But you're so romantic! It suits you. I'm just not too sure about this 'Adonis' business…"

Out of nowhere, Gai grins mischievously, "Deal with it."

Hands grab the back of my head, and he less-than-gently pulls me back in for another kiss. I shrug lightly. I'll deal with it. I love him after all. And if Gai thinks I'm gorgeous or handsome or whatever… You know what? I'm going to decide to be happy about that. Happy. Not insecure. It's a good thing. And Gai never lies. So if he says that's what he thinks about it, he's telling me the truth. End of story. Now, I'm just going to enjoy kissing him.

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I blink. It's gotten dark already? Pulling out of our umpteenth kiss, I throw Gai a surprised look. He blinks too, looking up at the stars for a moment before chuckling. Joining in, I lean my body against his once more, "I think we should probably eh… Go home now…"

"You are right," Another chuckle shakes his body, "It has gotten a little later than I had thought…"

"Is that bad?" Immediately on guard, I swallow. But Gai looks at me, a warm smile on his face.

"Not at all. This may very well have been the best day of my life."

I smile back at him, brightly so. Untangling my body from his, I move to get up, pack everything back into the wicker basket. His eyes follow my movements, a soft smile on his face. When I'm done, I turn to the love of my life, extending my hand to help him up. He takes it, but instead of allowing me to pull him up, Gai pulls me down. Arms wrap tightly around me once more as he kisses me feverishly. I feel a little giddy, a little lightheaded. Gai is just so freaking cute. Eventually though, he lets me go and we both get up. Picking up the basket with one hand, I lace the fingers of my other hand with his and together we start the journey home. It's dark, and on the way over I wasn't paying too much attention to where we were going, too preoccupied with how his hand felt in mine. Luckily, Gai knows the way well enough to get us home even in the dark. You know… I'm almost a little disappointed by that. If we'd gotten lost, it would mean that we would spend the night together out here. Just talking, kissing some more, maybe sleep some too. But Konoha's walls are already in sight, and we enter the village through the same gate as we left it hours ago. Walk back to Gai's apartment through the same back alleys we used to escape through.

Walking up the stairs to his place, our fingers are still intertwined, our bodies so close together that our shoulders brush against each other at almost every step. I think he's doing it on purpose. I know I am. Gai doesn't let go of my hand as he searches for his keys in his pocket. Doesn't let go of my hand as he opens the door. Taking one step inside, he turns. I can see what he wants, displayed in perfect, dark eyes. So I pull down the mask with my free hand. Gai leans over, placing one sweet, lingering kiss on my lips as he finally lets go of my hand.