Don't be scared of the night

“I think they think we’re a couple” Whispered Kakashi across the table.

“I doubt that” Replied Sai as he glanced to the small group of teenage girls making not-so-sly glances across the coffee shop.

Sai had learned to recognize Kakashi’s expressions by how much his eyes and brows crinkled.

He was smirking.

“But they do”

“Really?”

“Of course. Group of giggling young women, presented with a pair of attractive young men. Of course they think we’re a couple, it’s how they think”

“Well good for them” Sai took a sip from his coffee.

“You don’t like women do you?” Asked Kakashi quietly, as he smiled and winked at waitress.

Sai paused. That fact had caused him a bit of trouble in his school days, didn’t want to stir up more now.

“You shouldn’t assume things like that, Kakashi”

“But…”

“You’re right” He got up and gather the bags of his new belongings off the floor “You couldn’t pay me to fuck one” He waited for Kakashi to get up before they both head home.





Yamato got home from work at 5.20, it was already dark, and the rain hadn’t let up since the day before. He always found it annoying trying to take his coat of while on the phone.

“No, Iruka, listen to me, I’m fine really”

“I simply don’t care, I know she would try something like this and frankly-“

“He’s just some desperate loner she’s using to try and make me jealous-“

“No really-!”

“For Pete’s sake,  you’re making a bigger deal out of this than I am”

“I’m busy”

“Yes really”

“Oh so now I don’t have friends? Wasn’t the whole point of you ringing me to try and cheer me up?”

“I’m busy”

“You’re more upset about the whole thing than I am, it’s as if she left you”

“There’s someone at the door, I’ve got to go”

 

Kakashi and Sai got back a few moments after. Sai dumped his belongings in the corner. Kakashi kicked off his shoes and crashed down on the sofa/Sai’s bed.

“Ah my feet hurt” He whined

“You didn’t have to come with me”

“I’ve seen the things you wear, Sai. Had to make sure you didn’t waste your money-“ He stopped when he his phone buzzed in his pocket.

 

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Yamato > Kakashi| 17.26

You got any plans? Iruka is insisting he needs to come over and talk to/at me about Anko’s new boyfriend, when I’m fine with it. Even if I say I’m busy, he’ll come over. Mind if I come to yours for a bit?



Sai leant over to Kakashi, dressed in some of his new attire. “I’m going out”

“Hm. Oh, okay. Yamato will be here when you get back”

“Oh okay” And with that Sai left.

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Are you sure you’re fine?

Yamato > Kakashi|17.48

Sure.

Kakashi > Yamato|18.11

You were with her for 4 years. Sure you don’t need a cuddle?

Yamato > Kakashi|18.13

Fine. Mind if I come round?

Kakashi > Yamato |18.28

Sai’s not in, still got that jumper on, I think he likes it.

 

As Kakashi had said, it was a well sized.

And Yamato sure as hell was sure he was fine.

It was a lonely house when it was just him.

And even more so at Christmas, when everyone else had family to stay with.

Apart from Kakashi, but he just carried on as normal and acted like the holiday didn’t exist.

The house was meant for a family, not one man who got left as soon as he brought the idea up.



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Kakashi > Sai |21.12

We’re out of beer and whiskey.

While you’re out, get some if you can.

Consider it rent.

‘John Smith’ > Sai | 21.09

Can you meet me on Ashbury road at half past?



Sai was too tired to deal with another client that evening. But he wasn’t getting any money from the paper this week so he had to.

At least ‘John’ (who was too shy to give a real name) only ever wanted head, so no aches from him or acting for him. Quick job, and it would cover ‘rent’.



He got back in, Kakashi had moved his bags to the door.

“Good news Sai!” Kakashi purred. Drunk. “You, my dear, get the privilege of living with Yamato”

Kakashi stumbled up, grabbed buy by the shoulder and pushed him to stand in front of where Yamato was sat. “Tada”

“At least let the boy get a choice in the matter” His speech was slurred to.

“I’m sorry, Kakashi” Sai turned to him, puzzled “What are you talking about?

“I’ve got a spare room at mine, and if you fancied it, you could stay with me until you got back on your feet” Yamato sighed. Something was off whit him.

“I wouldn’t want to impose”

“Oh?” Added Kakashi, who was still right behind Sai “Didn’t have a problem turning up on my doorstep, late in the evening, trembling cold, looking all helpless and wearing next to nothing” Kakashi purred. He still had his hands on Sai.

“You said ‘If I ever needed anything’” Sai snapped. Kakashi was beginning to sound like some of his drunk clients he dealt with. Sai made a mental note to avoid him at the Christmas party.

“I meant something like if you needed paperclips” Kakashi let his hands slide down Sai’s arms, brushing his hands too slowly and too softly.

“Yamato, if I could accept your offer, I would be grateful for your generosity”

“Not a problem” He wobbled to his feet “Where are my keys…” He mused.

“You’re not driving” Stated Sai “You’ve had too much to drink”

“Yamato, does your not-a-proper-job need you tomorrow?” slurred Kakashi

“No, it’s Saturday”

“Then by all means, stay here and share my bed”

“Thanks, but I’ll go for the armchair, I know what you’re like when you’re drunk, and when you’re hung over”

“Well at least tomorrow, for the first time all week, I get to shower and actually have some hot water” Kakashi laughed and left for his bedroom.