Permission To Seek

So sorry I never wanted this to happen, but my system went down and only today was I able to have it repaired, no fear as prommised I will update quickly, try to fill in all the days you guys missed. Thanks everyone for reading, and if you feel so empowered I love comments, XD! Either way you get this love drama. :3 Enjoy!

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CHAPTER 15 REALITY CHECK

The Smell Of You [Kaka X Iurka]

Iruka stood in his shower trying to wash off the long travel from the Hot Spring Village. He arrived after mid-night with his travel companions. Kimimaro completely irritating most of the journey however, once Naruto fell asleep he behaved appropriately and carried Naruto on his back for the last three hours walk home. ‘That guy really gets under my skin but he did help out in the end. I am glad he is out of my hair although he does have some charming qualities. He redeemed him self nicely after we took Naruto home and continued to be cooperative until I escorted him to the visitor center.’ Iruka washed the suds out of his hair his mind full of the pale-eyed man. ‘I need to stop thinking about him; and wonder where Kaka is.’

He stepped out of the shower and grabbed a fluffy towel, and considered if he should go to the Jonin’s place. ‘If I go there I definitely will not be sleeping.’ He smiled to himself taking into account what he would take as he wrapped the towel around his lean waist.

“What are you grinning about?” A familiar voice spoke.

“Kakashi-san! I was just thinking about you!” He beamed at the Jonin in his bathroom doorway and step forward to hug the man leaning to one side with arms folded over his chest.

‘He looks as beautiful as ever, I wonder if he was truly thinking about me just now.’ “Iruka-kun it took too long.” His arms encircled his lover.

Iruka leaned in toward him, sliding his arms around Kakashi's strong neck. “Take that mask off and I will show you how happy I am to see you.” He said in a hushed voice.

Kakashi slowly lowered the mask with one hand as the other pulled the towel off the bronze waist. “I thought you would never ask. Can I persuade to you to get in the tub with me?” Kakashi leaned into the kiss trembling as the brown hair teacher pressed deeper, moaning and drawing deep breaths.

“Anything your heart desires Kakashi-sama.” He hissed between kisses and then stepped backwards to the tub while reaching for the waist of the Jonin’s pants.

Kakashi needed no more invitation; he clamped both hands around the Chuunin’s body squeezing the firm buttocks and then lifted his arms briefly while Iruka freed him of his clothing. However, as the teacher turned to start the tub Kakashi grabbed his narrow hips dropping to one knee. In a low commanding voice, he said, “Don’t move Iruka-kun I need an appetizer.”

Iruka froze at the sensation of his lover tongue slithering into his cavity, then moaned with pleasure. Kakashi’s hands squeezed the cheeks firmly as he kissed and sucked hungrily. “You are a tasty man you are Iruka-kun!” He mumbled passionately between dips inside the tight confines. Kakashi eased a hand around the front of the Chuunin stroking his pulsing cock. “Oh I have missed you so much!” The tongue twirled deeper, the Jonin pressing his forehead between the bronze cheeks and moving his head from side to side probing in for the deep flavor, his mouth making slurping noises.

Gripping the tub for balance, his ass plowed deeper by Kakashi, Iruka pushed his hips back to his lover, his howls increasing. “Oh, yes! Kakashi-sama! I’m going to come!” The intense stimulation in his rectum and the perfect jerking grip around his dick had the hot essence rising like a volcano.

“I love the sound of your voice I must be really good.” He snickered between plunges adding his own hungry groan, rubbing a thumb over the jerking cock head.

“Yes you ARE!” he cried; his cock erupting; white juices spraying the side of the tub, floor and his lovers grip. His legs buckled, as the wave peeked then dived. He moaned loudly, gasping for breath his body trembling, and then slumped on his knees.

“Come here you.” Kakashi whispered pulling the Chuunin into his arms kissing him passionately in his embrace. “Iruka, what a wonderful welcome for this old man.” He said softly sucking on the bronzed skin.

“What about the tub Kakashi-sama? I second that what an amazing welcome for this young man.” He grinned into the mismatched eyes.

Later...

Kakashi looked over at the clock five-thirty in the morning. He could not sleep he wanted to savor the time he spent with the man he loves. He kiss Iruka’s forehead lightly; the Chuunin is an awesome lover, displaying talents he had not shown in the Hot Spring Village. He stroked the sleeping man’s brow. ‘I am already head over heels for him this is going to be trouble.’ He edged himself off the side of the bed, headed to the bathroom.

Passing Iruka’s travel bags and coat thrown haphazardly on a chair, the smell caught his attention. Reaching down to lift the backpack the scent increased greatly he narrowed his eye. Taking the backpack to the bath with him, he set the pack on the counter and began to pull through it finding the smaller sack that contained the dirty laundry.

‘This scent is familiar, I know it.’ Opening the drawstring he pulled out the navy blue briefs; lifting them to his nose. Five inches away he did not need to smell them. Several long white hairs twinkled in the bathroom light against the dark material. His eyes narrowed further, one hand lifting the eye patch from his eye. He plucked the hair out of the cloth it stretched long as it erupted through the clothing. The whole thing detached reaching nearly a yard in length ‘Not my hair.’ He thought darkly, dropping the briefs back on top of the laundry sack as the hand that held them went to his forehead deep in thought he stared at the long white hair.

“Kakashi-san, come back to bed Tsunade-sama won’t mind we should sleep a while longer.” Iruka stood in the doorway with bloodshot eyes, very tired but wondered what had kept his lover away. He lifted a hand to rub his eyes, ready to repeat himself when a hand closed around his throat, pinning him to the doorframe.

Kakashi leaned towards Iruka’s darkening shocked face. A vein pulsed at the side of his head as suppressed rage boiled inside. “Tell me why your personal belonging smells like the ninja that attacked Sasuke?” His voice trembled as he hissed through clenched teeth his tone deep and penetrating.

Iruka’s hands seized the Jonin forearm he tried vainly to move the arm as he gasped in short quick breaths, his face flushed burgundy. His eyes widening with each passing second the dark anger in Kakashi’s washing over him.

“Answer me!” Kakashi demand heatedly. His hand jerked the teacher’s head side to side.

Angry that Kakashi grabbed him, Iruka fumed baring his teeth. “Get the fuck off me!” Still gasping for air as the hand squeezed tighter.

Their eyes locked for several seconds then Kakashi released him. Iruka drew deep breaths while he stepped back in the bedroom holding his painful neck. Going to his wardrobe, he quickly pulled out a tee shirt and briefs. He turned to see Kakashi emerge from the bath fully dressed fastening his shirt still eyeing him as if answers had better commence now.

“Get out!” Iruka shouted jabbing his finger at the door, his face screwed up in anger.

“I want you to tell me….”

“I said get the fuck out now!” The Chuunin stormed, his head ached from exhaustion, sex and now the look in the Jonin’s dark eye all too overwhelming for his tired body and mind to absorb.

Kakashi glared at him darkly, narrowing his uncovered eye. “I thought you were too young just be open about what type of relationship you want now it’s too late. Leading me on is the worst thing you could do.” He walked out the apartment leaving the door open behind him unable to look at Iruka any longer.

Another Dream 8D Warning smexy-ness and violence

The showerhead sprays a pulsing steamy jet between both males locked in each other’s embrace. The golden tone male stands in front of his slightly taller lover. This golden child presses his face in the broad chest, rubbing his lips over the lean muscles. He smiles blinking cerulean eyes enjoying the beautiful contrast from his lovers olive complexion. The blonde male moans leaning against his taller lover and gripping the large cock tighter in his right hand. He continues to rock his hips in rhythm with the strokes on his erection, and then bit down on his bottom lip whispering in his lovers chin.

“I am so close this feels good, you feel perfect.”

The large hand enveloping the blonde cock tightens reflectively but slows its strokes trembling in the sensation.

“Shh.” He breathed in the blonde male's ear. “Too fast, my love make it last longer you are right this feels extremely pleasant.” Then slide his free hand up over his lovers’ skin gently caressing the tan arms and shoulders before moving back down over the soft rise of his firm ass, squeezing the fleshy muscle. Groaning his approval as the hand moved up to the young man’s face.

Large sapphire eyes, containing sparkling white lights blink up at him the mouth spreads into a seductive smile he whispers.

“Too, slow; go faster and when we are done; we will do it again.” The grin falters, as the full mouth eases up to kiss the thin lips above them.

“Naruto.” His lover whispers overwhelmed with the passion he feels. He leans down to the perfect mouth, their lips hover for three heartbeats before touching briefly teasingly. Naruto moves away too quickly, his lover follows the perfect lips stealing for another hesitant kiss. “Please don’t tease me, Tenshi (Angel).” He breathes on the golden forehead. “This is the first time, let’s make it memorable.” The taller male presses a kiss against the tan skin.

“Yes, this will be memorable.” He whispers back, a knowing gleam in his blue eyes. The hand that rest on his lover’s waist moves up around his neck circling. The long fingers get lost in the dark wavy locks and he returns his mouth to the broad chest.

The taller male slides his hand under Naruto’s jaw, back behind his ear. Until his fingers bury in the thick blonde hair; pushing deeper until they rest on the scalp under the golden curls cupping the back of his head. Now he pulls the perfect mouth up lowering his mouth to meet full pink lips.

The golden hand tightens on the enlarged cock the strokes increasing as their hips thrust into each clenching grip. Naruto’s heart skips several beats and he knows he cannot prolong the ecstasy any longer he begins to hover on the edge of bliss. Their lips meet both trembling while their tongues touch tentatively until the larger male pushes his mouth down on his cerulean-eyed lover. He moans deeply sucking Naruto’s tongue into his mouth. Their hips rock in unison their hands grip and flex around each erection the slow simmer brewing into a hot passion. They gush into each other mouth a hissing breath, and then inhale a moan attempting to slow the inevitable eruption building within.

“Give me more, Tenshi (Angel).” He shudders and pushes his tongue deeper into the savory blonde male's mouth sucking harder demanding teen meet the same level of passion, both hips now slaps wetly off each other in search of the red and white flame of release.

Naruto pulls away even as his dark hair lover grips him tighter. The blonde male pushes harder and then speaks into his lovers mouth; “Shh….slow down I have something I want to try with you.” Naruto’s hand on the cock stops stroking but the grip is tight flexing.

With a deep sigh, his darker lover eases back their eyes still only a few inches apart. Planting gentle kisses on the golden brow, the brown hair male slowly loosens his embrace while the hand on Naruto’s cock continues to stroke.

“Anything for you Naruto.” He breaths softly and places delicate kisses along his lover’s neck in contrast to the deeply passionate plunges from a moment ago.

“Really?” He allowed his lips to bush over the olive tone chin and lessened his grip on the engorged cock.

“You, know I will deny you nothing; name it.” He trailed kisses along the whiskered cheek back to his ear where he allowed his hot breath to caress the surface and then feeling his lover’s response. He shuddered “I love you Tenshi (Angel.)”

Naruto grinned up at him releasing the males manhood altogether, and then laced both arms around the teens neck gazing passionately into the bright eyes above him. “Take me. Fill my ass with your cock.” He lifted his lips to the mouth barely brushing them before he pulled away with an excited tremble.

His lover narrowed his eyes the corners point up more Naruto leans closer smiling. “I want to try, I want you.”

“I don’t want to hurt you, Tenshi. (Angel) I love you.”

“Hmm, I love you too Shino. I want you to make love to me.” He moved forward extending his mouth to his lover who met him more than half way. They share an enticing kiss that leaves them both shivering with anticipation. Panting with their foreheads leaning against one another watching their erect cocks twitch in pre-climatic spasms, not daring to touch until the sensation subsided. Naruto began to giggle, leaning forward to kiss his lover who sighed deeply returning the kiss with relish.

Then the young man pulls the golden child to him holding the tan shoulders the cerulean eyes gaze up expectantly. “Turn around and put you hands on the wall.” The shower water shuts off Naruto splay his body against the gray stone tiles. Shino press behind the tan body sliding his tongue over the beautiful skin up his neck were he plants tender kiss, careful not to leave a mark. He presses his chest against the smaller male’s back and snake his hands around the lean waist. Shino’s fingers slowly grate over a special area on Naruto, causing a soft purr to escape his throat. Naruto moans rocking his hips back inviting his lover to enter.

“Shi, please don’t tease, make love to me.” Naruto whispers, his voice trails off in soft gasps and moans as the fingers move over his cock and abs in perfect harmony with his desire.

“I most certainly will tease you.” He says in a hush voice, directly into the gold ear, chills race up Naruto’s neck, as Shino continued in the same sultry voice. “You have enjoyed teasing me long enough, now it is my turn.” Edging his erection to his lovers’ entrance, he coxed the leaking head to glide between the firm ass cheeks, and between the tanned legs. Shino moves hips in unison with Naruto; he pokes the testicles from the back making the golden hair male moan louder and then lean his head against stone tile. “Open your legs wider.” Shino whispers in Naruto's ear using his knee to encourage him to make more room for entry.

“Oh yes, Shi; do it now.” He moaned, pressing his ass against the teasing cock that poked the opening but did not enter.

“Shh…” he soothes; “Let me make sure you are ready; you see that cock in front of you?” Naruto nod in agreement his mouth half-open a pink tongue flicks out to moisten his lips. “I want you to start stroking that cock, until I’m all the way in; once I’m in I’ll take over.” He kisses Naruto’s ear and raises two long fingers to his mouth wetting them continuing to stroke his shaft over his lover’s ass. Then the fingers make their way to the firm, tan and pink buttocks he feels a shudder of anticipation pass through him.

He grips one golden hip in his right hand while his left hand finger lay flat against the entrance of Naruto’s ass. Shino moans in pleasure as Naruto pushes back allowing the fingertip to enter...

However….

Shino feels a vice go around his neck the grip pulling him roughly and a fist thrown in his kidneys along with a more powerful drag off balance. “I will take over from here cockroach!” A familiar voice hisses in his ear; throwing him physically across the bathroom; into ceramic sinks where it crumbles under his weight; he falls hard on the gray stone tile floor. Naruto remained in place as if nothing has changed facing the stone tile his hand in front of him stroking the erection slowly.

Shino tries to get up, the sink faucets spraying water to the ceiling, everything begins to move in slow motion:

~ He sees Sasuke step behind Naruto hand taking over the stroking. ~

~“NO!” The yell echoes around the bath but the other two do not respond. ~

~Jumping up, cutting his feet on broken ceramic the floor with more than foot of water that kept ~ pouring from every direction.

~ He runs towards the Uchiha determined to kill him with his bare hands. ~

~His body crashes into a glass wall that came from nowhere; covering the shower stall area. ~

~Naruto whimpers ‘Stop, it hurts; please stop. ~

~ Shino shouts, “I WILL RIP YOUR HEART OUT! GET OFF HIM!”~

~ He pounds vainly on the impossible glass wall. ~

~Steam obscures his vision; he can see nothing behind the glass. ~

~He screams again this time Kikai swarm out in vast number pelting the glass; some so hard they~
Bound off and die from the impact.

~ All the while, he keeps pounding on the glass trying to get in to help his lover. ~

~ He feels powerless and useless; he could not save the one he loves. ~

~The steam lifts enough to see two people with their arms around each other kissing and smiling. ~

~Naruto with Sasuke. ~

~His vision feels hazy; he hears a roaring noise; like a magnified sound of hornets; but as loud as a~ tractor-trailer.

~Naruto has his arms around Sasuke’s neck talking and laughing like lovers. ~

~Shino yells again but this time the roaring in his ears is far louder than his own voice. ~

~He backs away several paces in the nearly knee high water aiming his fists at the glass wall cursing Sasuke and Naruto~

~“I’ll SEE YOU IN HELL!”~

~ His arms erupted in a black jet of insects at a rate considered impossible; the glass wall implodes in thousands of pieces~

~Sasuke and Naruto screaming for their lives. ~


“WAKE UP DAM IT! SHINO! WAKE UP!”

Shaken awake his eyes open to see his room black with Kikai swarming with the intent to kill; so thick not one inch of wall seen beneath them. His mind tries to understand the circumstances although a small portion knew what is happening.

“SHINO! CALL THEM BACK! WHAT ARE YOU DOING! CALL THEM NOW!”

His half wake mind looks at the face of his uncle a few inches from him, difficult to see through the monstrosity of Kikai. He knew what he had to do.

“Mushi Yose No Jutsu!” (Bug summoning technique) He threw his arms out and the Kikai began to funnel back inside of him. His uncle rips the blanket off the bed, so access to his other limbs would be easier as well. In just under five minutes, all were docile in his body, beginning to consume his chakra at an accelerated rate. Shino sways, not only from the Kikai; leaping off the bed he ran in his private bath, vomiting.

He sits next to the toilet a long time; his mind retracing the events of the dream with deepening sorrow. His uncle enters the bath to crouch at his side. He places a hand on his forehead and looks in his eyes for several minutes. “You need to stop hiding out in here and eat; your teammates have been here looking for you.” He gazed at the pale complexion on the boy; it is evident his chakra is low; but with the nightmares resuming; he is under some mental stress which he refused to discuss with his uncle.

He wiped the sweat off his upper lip. “Do we have a mission?” He sat up knowing he would need to get ready.

“If you did you would not be going.” His uncle snapped. “You are not eating; you have been in bed for two days; you are not doing your training. It is small wonder you are still alive; you need to get out and get some fresh air.”

“I don’t …”

“I did not ask you, this is a command!” He fumed. “Uzumaki agreed to spend the day with you; so the least you can do is pull yourself together. You know he still receives chores around the village, on top of the missions. What an amazing personality, he spent several hours with Kimimaro and me yesterday. The boy never stops talking.” Shino finally looks at the old man. “Every fifteen minutes he’d find another way to ask if he could come up here to see you or if you would come down.” His uncle gazed thoughtfully at the boy.

“He asked for me? I did not know he came over.” He let his eyes fall back to the floor; his mind going to the falls lake. “Why didn’t someone wake me?” he said disappointed.

“It is apparent that your Kikai kept everyone but me out!” he snapped again. “When you need rest your Kikai go into an offensive mode; as you are aware. This nightmare is a major set back. You are in luck Kimimaro is here so he can make you a fine drink.”

“I will not accept anything from the man; but I do need to speak with him before Uzumaki arrives.” He tried to pull himself up but eventually accepted the offer of his uncle’s hand.

“Your chakra will improve faster if you accept one of his teas. You know his tea is more effective than our herbs; he’s very talented you could learn from him if you would just…”

“Please allow me to get dressed Uncle; how soon before Uzumaki arrives?”

“You will not corner Kimimaro-san; he will arrive with Uzumaki in a few hours.” He walked to the door looking disenchanted. “We are just friends now; he will not be staying here any longer.” The old man pulled the door behind him shut.

Shino stared at the door for a while; his uncle had become completely enamored with the man but was very busy as head of the Clan; now the one person he kept as a comfort to his loneliness was no longer. He told him once after he killed Elsa, {infidelity, a crime punishable by death in the Aburame Clan} ‘It a risk when you enter a relationship with someone outside of the clan. {Death only applies to Clan members} The non-clan partner will grow weary of you and move on. Love cannot be enforced, like loyalty or at the very least penalize a person for the lack of it. He quickly pulled off his sleeping garments and got into the shower. It is similar to the one in his dream he closed his eyes willing it, to not interfere he wanted one more chance to show Naruto how much he cared.

THE HOKAGE CHOICE

Jiraiya set in the early morning window watching the sunrise; he glanced over at Tsunade she was staring at the Ninja Records that contained information on all the ninja in the village.

“It will be good for him to go a mission with the boy; because he can prevent Uchiha and Aburame from having any altercations; and the brat has talent at getting people to work together, where we fail. However Tsunade, I would like to begin his training soon after he returns from this last mission.”

She cast him a nervous glance; she did not like looking at the Seine too long. “It is what I planned to do but, after the way his temper flared the other day, he may not be up to this right now.”

Kakashi looked up from his book, “I don’t like that kid. I think he was going to hit me the other day just because I needed to ask Naruto some questions. I do not want him supervising a mission with Sasuke at his mercy. An accident might happen to Sasuke; then I will need to kill the brat, which will lead to a civil war with his crazy uncle. All for a little leadership experience for that weird kid, it is not worth it.” Kakashi shook his head as the two Seine stared at him.

“If you don’t use Naruto now, you won’t get the chance for three years; use him where you can; he may be of help.” The Frog Hermit directed at her.

Her brow furrowed. “Kakashi, I have many reasons why I want to get all the rookies more experience. Shino is just one that has shown great potential. There are others but I want to see him doing more leadership missions. I don’t think he will do anything, with or without, Naruto to jeopardize a comrade on a mission.” She glanced over at Jiraiya; “The children here are so amazing, some of them grew up in very difficult situations; and still they manage to wield the will of fire.” She sat back in her chair as she heard a knock at the door. “Come!”

Kimimaro entered, he closed the door and walked to her desk bowing low. “Hokage-sama, you look as lovely as I anticipated, and as desirable as always.” He smiled warmly.

Jiraiya blanched, and then scowled at the nerve of the man. Tsunade merely looked bored; ‘kids.’ “Tell me something meaningful.” She leaned on one hand under her chin. “You claim to be a useful ninja but I am not convinced you will be welcomed to join our police force by the Konoha council of Elders. I did take it upon myself to assign a Jonin to show you around and help familiarize you with certain areas of security where we can assign you. This is all temporary; until you’ve undergone a through background check as well as, face a few of my subordinates, to demonstrate your talents.” She smiled at the young man.

“Something meaningful;” he said thoughtfully. “I could tell you that looking in your eyes makes this old heart beat a little stronger; because I can see eternity clearly before me. I could also….”

“Get knocked the fuck out!” Jiraiya snapped. Tsunade raised an eyebrow at him Kimimaro merely looked entertained. “Say one more flirtatious remark to her and I’ll do worse than that!”

Before he could open his mouth to take the challenge, Kakashi intervened. “Might as well get the body bag Jiraiya-sama I have heard he does this often. Does not know which side of the fence he wants to play on.”

“I say get back to the other side!” Jiraiya roared.

Tsunade sat up straight thoroughly entertained gawking at the tall, green-eyed ninja. ‘Kimimaro is… he actually has sex with men and now he is hitting on me.’ In full pervert mode, a toothy grin spread across her pretty face. ‘Imagine the details I could get on those encounters. I wonder if he is a pervert. He does have that long sexy hair. I wonder if men pull it while they bend him over.’ There was a small bead of sweat breaking out over her upper lip she watched the ninja with renewed interest.

“You must know that Iruka-sensei made it very clear he wants nothing to do with me and now that my heart has had a chance to heal I intend to devote all of my attention to Tsunade-sama.” All the men turned to look at a glassy eyed Hokage her fellow citizens all cast their eyes down in disbelief. Kimimaro beamed.

“Jiraiya, if there is nothing else you may go.” She said distractedly.

The Frog Hermit scowled darkly at Tsunade then Kimimaro. “I will check back later.” He disappeared in a heavy wind.

Kakashi’s Realization…

Kakashi watched from a high tree, over looking the memorial park in the village. Iruka sat in front of the stone eyeing names of those who died in the Hidden Leaf heroes. He considered how to approach the man and start over two days ago he had accused him of things he should never have done and then walked out. He had not slept since; the hair in a place like that bothered him but the look in Iruka eyes bothered him more. That look spoke of a deeper pain, only that someone you truly love could cause. He sighed deeply he was wrong he needed to apologize still he lingered here because something about the circumstances he felt he was missing.

Naruto provided the information he needed. That morning he spoke with the brat at length about their travel back to the Hidden Leaf. Naruto claimed a lot of goofing off had occurred, especially with Kimimaro making many advances toward Iruka. He said for a while he thought it was funny the way Iruka kept exploding; but eventually he told Kimimaro to knock it off and he apologized for his behavior. The one prank he felt went too far was Kimimaro putting the Chuunin’s briefs on his head and pretending they were a hat for an hour. Iruka chased him for the next two hours to get them back and the follow four trying to clobber him for touching his things.

He sighed again; ‘The way I attacked him clearly means I suspected the worse and now how do I make it up to him.’ He leaped from the tree; ‘He may not forgive me; my life will never be happy again.’

Iruka lifted a forearm to wipe his eyes finished his prayers to his loved ones getting to his feet. His mind troubled over his love life, still trying to find a place where he could go to start again. Turning from the stone he stopped staring at the sliver haired Jonin. Iruka turned away from him, ignoring the pain in his neck he had not bothered to seek treatment.
“I have a lot of people on that stone.” Kakashi said solemnly. “I suppose you do too; I hoped that before my name got carved on that stone I could say I’ve experience all the things life has to offer.” He gazed at Iruka as his face darkened he turned his back to the Jonin.

“What do you want Kakashi? I do not want to interfere with you anymore.” He walked off not waiting for an answer he deliberately kept his face away from the Jonin.

It did not matter because before he took his fifth step Kakashi stood in front of the Chuunin. Iruka stop cringing back as Kakashi pulled down his mask, something he never did in public and dropped to one knee taking the Chuunin’s right hand in both of his, holding it to his heart. “Please forgive me Iruka-kun. I am wrong I should never have hurt you. I should never have accused you. I’m sorry.” He gazed into the brown eyes slowly filling with more tears the hurt still there.

“Well I can easily forgive you because I love you but I don’t think I want to go back to the way we started. You are right I am too young to make such a commitment I do not want you to suspect I have broken our bond. If we have a sexual relationship then you will not need to concern yourself about who I see besides you. That’s what you wanted from the beginning right?” He lifted his free hand to wipe roughly at his face then gazed at the Jonin with red eyes.

‘He has been crying all this time what an ass I am.’ Kakashi stood facing the Iruka his own eyes look somber. “That is never what I wanted from you Iruka-kun I want happily ever after with you. Please forgive this old fool enough to give him a second change to show you I will never again be the cause of your tears.” He placed a hand on the Chuunin cheek to focus the brown eyes on him. “I love you more than myself I am a stupid man to doubt your love.”

Iruka took a deep breath then glanced around to see if they were alone then gazed back at the only man he ever loved. “You have one minute to kiss….” he never finished; because Kakashi swept him up in a bone cracking embrace, passionately kissing him and whispering how much he loved him between kisses.

That night in his bed his mind still troubled as Iruka lay sleeping in his arms. ‘Iruka returned to the Hidden Leaf late…. I am missing something what?’

“Why can’t you sleep, your mind is keeping me awake.” His lover mumbled he shifted his weight a little.

“I can get you some ice for that, I am truly sorry…”

“Stop saying that one time is enough it will heal and yes you can get me ice if you will be so kind.” Iruka kiss in his cheek smiling at the man.

“Oh. Ok.” Kakashi got up the looked back his lover settling in on the pillow. “Let me see your neck.” Iruka huffed, but lifted the loose bandage. It obviously looks like finger marks on his neck. The alignment perfectly matched a human hand. Iruka felt it would lead to questions that he did not want to answer. The worse scenario being if the Fifth discovered the true circumstances, she may deliver her own judgment on the Copy Ninja. Iruka found it disturbing to have his lover investigated. Reporting the incident would certainly be humiliating for him but the damage to Kakashi's character he did not want to risk.

Kakashi returned with ice and a pitcher of ice tea; “I thought you could use a drink as well.” He set the tray down and began applying the ice to a cloth making a compress Iruka sat up sipping the tea taking off the old bandage.

“What is troubling you? This is going to heal in a week.” He said eyeing the slightly dazed look on Kakashi’s face.

“Who did you see in the logging district?” It had been on his mind to ask.

“What are you talking about? I did not go to the logging district.” He said flatly.

“I saw Naruto on Tuesday afternoon he said….”

“Please don’t start again; I didn’t get to the village with an exhausted Naruto till after midnight on Wednesday i.e. when you saw me I just got to the village. So how could Naruto tell you anything if he was with me?”

The Jonin fell silent working on the compress; his mind focused on the conversation he had with Naruto when he caught them on the street walking together. Naruto told Kakashi this morning he and Shino would hang out today. ‘When I asked what again? Naruto appeared confused. That is because he never did hang with Shino. Someone impersonated the brat to get close to that Aburame kid. The question is who?’