"Gai?! What are you doing here!?" Itachi said loudly. The man turned to Itachi in surprise.
"I was coming to get the person I love to go on a date with me. What are you doing here?" Gai countered. Itachi thought then smiled. Gai tensed at the mischievous smile Itachi had. "What's with that smile?"
"I'm here because Kakashi bought me. I belong to him and he belongs to me," Itachi said possessively. Gai frowned at this and glared at Itachi. "But it seems we have similar tastes. When did you see him?"
"We were younger and I did something that I regret horribly. Now I have come to put right what I did then," Gai said smiling. Itachi felt sick at the sight of the overly white smile.
"Well, you'll have to go through me to get to him," Itachi said bracing himself. Gai launched himself into Itachi's gut. Itachi countered by side stepping. Gai quickly recovered and threw a punch at Itachi, who lazily pushed his wrist to the side. Gai retaliated by kicking at the other man. Itachi continuously blocked and dodged all of Gai's attacks. They were so absorbed in the fight they didn't hear the door open. Kakashi walked into the dinning room to see Itachi and Gai. Their hands locked together in a battle to push the other. They both stopped and looked at Kakashi. Itachi raised his hand to wave when something dropped. "Welcome home Kakashi."
"Ummmm, you kinda dropped something," Kakashi said pointing at the floor. Itachi looked down to see his towel around his feet. He smiled and blushed slightly.
"Well, this was just how I was getting ready for our thing tonight. After all you did promise," Itachi said walking over to Kakashi. Gai's face reddened with anger and Itachi smiled.
"What's going on?" Kakashi asked. Gai stepped forward and pulled Kakashi away from Itachi. He hugged Kakashi and dipped him(1)
"I am here to take you on a date and win your heart my dear Kakashi!" Gai said loudly. Kakashi tilted his head as Gai stood him up. Itachi pulled Kakashi away and glared at Gai.
"No, Kakashi has things to do with me. Not you Gai. So get lost," Itachi said hugging Kakashi from behind. He looked at the animator as he started shaking. "Kakashi? What's wrong?"
"Why? Why Gai? Why are you here?" Kakashi asked in fury. Itachi stepped away from Kakashi frightened. He looked at the silver haired man. "Why are you here? Answer me!"
"I came to tell you, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for what I did all those years ago. I regret it and wanted to make it right. I wanted to ask if you still felt the same as you did all those years ago. Please tell me Kakashi," Gai said kneeling down. Kakashi looked at him in rage. Gai fell back and scooted away.
"No Gai. Those feelings towards you are dead. They were dead long ago. I have moved on. Now leave," Kakashi said pointing at the front door. Gai looked at the door sadly and nodded. He got up and looked at Kakashi. Itachi slowly approached the shaking man.
"I will return for you Kakashi. No matter what I will stop at nothing until you are mine. Now I bid you adieu," Gai said disappearing through the door. Kakashi collapsed crying. Itachi carefully knelt next to him. Kakashi hugged him and sobbed into Itachi's bare chest. Itachi carefully picked up his owner and carried him up stairs. He carefully removed Kakashi's clothes until he was in his boxers. Itachi patted Kakashi's back gently.
"Kakashi?" Itachi said in a low voice. Kakashi looked up at him with red puffy eyes. It was then Itachi notice that the left eye was different and had a scar running through it. He held up the hair that had been blocking Kakashi's left eye. He leaned forward and kissed Kakashi's eyelid. Itachi leaned over and kissed the other one. "You'll be fine. I'm here. Alright?"
"Y-yeah, ok," Kakashi answered shakily. Itachi nodded and stood Kakashi up. He pulled off Kakashi's boxers and picked him up. "I-Itachi, what are y-you doing?"
"I'm taking you to the shower. A nice warm shower ought to cheer you up. Right?" Itachi asked. Kakashi nodded and leaned into Itachi's chest. "I'll let you take a shower on your own."
"Really? You seemed so eager before," Kakashi said as Itachi put him into the warm water. Itachi shrugged and left the bathroom. Kakashi just sat letting the warm water fall over his body.
"No Kakashi. I'm not a homo. I don't date guys. Especially room mates. Get lost!" Gai said looking at him in disgust.
"But Gai-san please?" Kakashi begged.
"No way I already have a girl. What the hell would I want a pathetic guy like you. You have no appreciation for physical training. Unlike Kyori-chan. You can forget coming back to the apartment. Your stuff will all be in the garbage. Now get lost before I call the cops," Gai said glaring at him. Kakashi quickly ran away dropping his present for the muscle freak. Kakashi ran away crying into his scarf.
"I hate winter. I-It's...on second thought it's perfect Cold and bitter just like people. I hate summer and spring. They're both so...so...so warm and cheery. Just like his smile. No Kakashi. He...he hates you. He wants nothing to do with you. Just like everyone else in the world," Kakashi sobbed. He wiped his eyes with his scarf as he wandered through the streets. Suddenly he was picked up. Kakashi tried to kick them but his body wouldn't move. Soon after he peeked at his surroundings. He heard someone coming and closed his eyes. Tehy picked him up and carried him. Then he was dropped into a hot bath. He moaned as the warmth filled his body.
"So, you're awake?" a deep frightening voice said. Kakashi's eyes flew open. He looked to see and strange man with green eyes and no irises. He almost jumped out of the water. "He's awake. I think the army would like him. Should we see Nagato?"
"Yes. As soon as he recovers and it's morning we'll take him in Kakuzu," a man with red hair said nodding. Kakashi looked back and forth between the two men.
"...Ashi... Akashi...Kakashi," Itachi said waving a hand in front of Kakashi's eyes. Kakashi blinked being pulled out of his memory. "Are you alright? You were in there on the floor staring blankly. I took you out and you were babbling about something. But I don't know what it was."
"I-I'm fine. Thank you Itachi," Kakashi said hugging Itachi. Itachi put a towel on Kakashi's head and dried his hair. Kakashi grabbed Itachi's arm as he tried to dry his hair. Itachi lifted the towel and looked at him. "Itachi, do you really like me?"
"Yes. I already changed my form to match yours. What else do I have to do to prove it?" Itachi asked looking Kakashi in the eye. Kakashi leaned up towards him and gently but carefully kissed Itachi. Itachi scolded himself not to get excited. He gently pulled Kakashi's face to his deepening the kiss. Kakashi moaned as Itachi snaked his tongue into his mouth. Itachi grabbed Kakashi's head and lay him carefully onto the bed. He pulled away and smiled at Kakashi. He kissed his forehead and flopped down next to Kakashi. Kakashi snuggled into Itachi's chest and fell asleep. Itachi smiled and stroked Kakashi's silver hair. He leaned over and kissed Kakashi's forehead again. "Good night Kakashi. I will see you in the morning. I love you and I always will. Sweet dreams. Don't be afraid. I'm right here if you need me."