Fraternity

I went to J-town in San Francisco today. :is giddy: Enjoy the chapter!

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Chapter 6: Free Love; It's all I can Afford

:groan: It's too early to wake up... Mmm, something smells yummy though.

“Iruka, wake up. Breakfast is almost ready.”

“Kakashi!” Oh my. I slept with him yesterday. I haven't even known him for a day and I already had sex with him! What the hell was I thinking? Eh? He's naked!

“Maa Iruka, you look so cute when you blush.”

“Kakashi! You're naked!” I guess that's why I did this. If only he wasn't so great looking...

“Heh, of course I'm naked. It makes repeats of last night's activities all that easier.”

:blush: “Eh?! What do you mean repeats? It's a good thing I've almost recovered from last night. I'll be able to walk normally if I take some pain killers. We're not doing anything right now. There's no way I'm walking into my class with a limp.” And that's final. :crosses arms and pouts:

“But Iruka, your sexy blush makes me want to do you again.”

:more blushing: “Na-nani?”

:Kakashi tackles, kisses Iruka:

:muffled moan: This isn't fair... He's seducing me. I don't want to walk around with a limp all day!

“Ne, Iruka, if you don't want to do anything right now, we don't have to.”

He says this now! I'm already aroused. “I-I'll just go shower then...”

“I don't want you taking a cold shower. You might get sick. How 'bout we take care of you and then you can take a shower.” :waggles eyebrows:

“Hent-mmph” Mmm, he kisses so good.

“Mm, 'ruka. You taste yummy.”

:gasp: He's moving lower... and lower... and lower... and... “Nnn, 'kashi.”

“Hmm?”

I can't think... This is too much...

:lick, suck:

:groan: Maybe a limp won't be too bad. “Kakashi.” :gasp: “Stop.”

“Iruka?”

He looks so cute with that confused expression on his face. I guess I didn't get enough last night... “Um... Kakashi? Could we... Maybe... Have actual sex?”

:grins: “I'll be gentle.”

:moan, gasp: Whoa! That's not exactly gentle. “Kakashi! You didn't have to rush.” Still... Sooo good.

:pant: “I couldn't resist...”

He's teasing me... Only pushing in the tip.... “Ne, will you hurry up and push the rest in. Now you've made me impatient.” :moan:

:grunt: “So tight 'ruka.”

:pant, pant: “Move! Please!”

:thrust, thrust: “Don't get too impatient. We don't want you hurting later.”

“I don't care right now. Please 'kashi.” :pant, moan: So good...

:thrust, pant:

:grunt: More, I need more. “Kakashi. Please... Touch me.”

“Iruka...” :thrust, stroke:

“Kakashi!” :groan, pant:

:moan, shudder, pant: “That was fast-:pant:-ne?”

“Sorry, guess I was... A little impatient.”

“Don't be sorry... I liked it.”

:blush: “Kakashi...”

:kiss, chuckle: “I love it when you blush. You do it every time you cum.”

:blush: “Kakashi! Don't talk about such things so casually.” He's going to kill me with all this blood rushing to my head.

“Iruka, it's anything but casual. I mean it as a compliment.”

A compliment? Who in their right mind would think that's a compliment? “You're so weird.”

“Heh, but you like me that way.”

Don't you dare tell him he's right. I don't want him teasing me about it. “I'm gonna go take a shower. You're driving me to your school, ne?”

“You want me to go to your school with you?”

I almost thought he was going to waggle his eyebrows again. He's so cute when he does that. “I-I..."

:kisses Iruka on the nose: “Right then, I'm driving you."

:doki, doki: Oh, god... He's making my heartbeat so quickly. "But you'll be late..." Great, now I'm being a burden.

"No I won't. Please, just let me drive you."

"I..." Well, I can't really say no. "Okay."

"Great, I'll go finish cooking breakfast. Are miso soup, natto, and rice with nori okay with you?”

“S-sounds great.” I wonder how good his cooking is...

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:singing to tune of 'I've got a Dollar...' from The Little Rascals: “I've got an uke, I've got an uke, I've got an uke, hey hey hey hey...” I'm so happy, I think I'll be a whole hour late today. Obito has to hear about this! Heh, I think I'll get Sasuke the Deluxe Icha Icha Edition for the Master Hentai™. And that Naruto kid. I think I'll have to ask Iruka or Kyuubi about what I can get him. Maybe I'll tell him something he can use to blackmail Sasuke. It'll be like killing two birds with one stone.

I wonder how long Iruka will take in the shower. It's boring watching soup boil... Maa, do you think he really likes me? What if he's trying to like me but ends up hating me? I don't really think I'd be able to give him up. He isn't like most people. He's really caring. He makes it seem as though everything matters; even trivialities... I doubt he's ever disparaged anything in his life...

“Kakashi! Do you have any bigger towels? Or can you bring me my clothes, please?”

Hee hee, I get to see Iruka in a tiny towel. All according to plan... “Sorry 'ruka. All my towels are being washed and your clothes are still drying.”

“You don't have anything?!”

:lecherous grin: “Nope!”

Any minute now, he's going to come down here blushing and wet. :nosebleed: I think I hear him making his way downstairs...

“Hentai! You just wanted to see me in a short towel!”

Wow, Iruka... “No, I mostly wanted to see you wet. You can lose the towel.” :grin:

“I'll wait for my clothes in the room!” :walks upstairs, mutters: “Perverted idiot.”

Yeah, I know it was a great sight. I hope you got some pictures. That's the last time you'll ever see my Iruka in something so skimpy... I'm the only one who's allowed to see him like that now.

“Get that perverted smile off your face and bring me my clothes.”

“Maa, Iruka, I know I told you to get rid of the towel, but you didn't have to wrap yourself up in that sheet.” At least he hasn't been able to dry himself off.

“I just took a shower. There's no way I'm tempting you to seduce me just so I'll have to take a shower again.”

“But Iruka...”

“No buts, My clothes please.” :grin:

:walks to laundry room, adjacent to kitchen: This is probably wishful thinking, but I think he really likes me. “Okay 'ruka. Here you go.”

“You had my clothes ready all this time?”

Fuck, I'm in trouble now. Maybe he'll punish me? “Gomen, I really wanted to see you naked for just a little while more.”

:blushes, kisses Kakashi, drops sheet: “Ask next time. And wash that sheet along with your towels, it's dirtied you know.” :walks upstairs:

He's going to kill me by blood-loss. Evil...

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:nudge, shake: “Naruto.” Dobe.

:groan: “Five more minutes, Kyuu.”

:shake, shake: “Wake up dobe.” He sleeps like a log.

“No, teme. I don't wanna...”

The hell? He's answering me subconsciously? How the hell am I supposed to wake him up? I've tried everything from shaking him to pouring water on his head. I swear I could jerk him off and he wouldn't wake up. I've already molested him kami knows how many times. I can recognize his ass on feeling alone. He shouldn't be allowed to sleep alone. Someone could rape him and he wouldn't even notice.

:ring, ring:

That better be Itachi... “Hn.”

“What the hell type of greeting is that? Even Itachi greets me properly.”

Kyuubi. “You're the only one he greets properly. How do I wake up the dobe?”

“The dobe? Is that your pet name for my brother or somethin'?”

Pet name? The hell is he on? “No, it's a fact. Now tell me how to wake him up.”

“Just cook some ramen. The smell should rouse him.”

“Ramen?” Figures. He's probably dreaming about that crap right now.

“Yup. I know there's some in the cupboards. I always leave some there.”

“Fine. Are you going to pick him up or should I drive him to school?”

“I was gonna go pick him up later. 'Cept, I called Iruka and he wasn't home. When
I called his cell phone, your perverted sensei answered. Mind explaining that to me?”

I guess that pervert got laid. He better not hurt Naruto's sensei; the dobe will probably be pissed and depressed if that happens. “Naruto and I tricked his sensei into going to dinner with Kakashi. I guess he must have gone home with him.”

“So that must mean that Iruka's in the neighborhood, ne?”

“Yeah. You want Naruto to get a ride with him?”

“Definitely. Naruto will absolutely love knowing that he got Iruka a boyfriend.
Heh, I knew we could do it.”

Dobe's probably going to tease the poor man. He deserves it for... Hn, after spending a day with Kakashi, he probably doesn't deserve it. “Fine. Anything else.”

“Just say hi to Naruto for me. And don't molest him in his sleep. It may not seem like it, but he's aware of everything that goes on while he's asleep. He'll know.”

Shit. “Hn.”

“Don't I get a 'bye oh wonderful brother-in-law of mine'?”

“No.” :hangs up phone:

Where's the electric kettle? I know I put it somewhere... Don't just stand there you idiot; look for it. What? It's on the counter? Don't you dare say anything more or I'll kill you.

This better wake him up. I'm going to go stare at him. Maybe then I can think of an excuse for molesting him in his sleep. I don't need him to be mad at me. It's his fault for looking so molest-able anyways.

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Mmm, something smells good. :drools: “Ramen! Gimme!” Ooh it's fresh.

:scoff: “Dobe.”

:slurp, muffled: “Morning, teme. How'd you sleep last night.” Mmm, miso...

“Fine.”

Doesn't seem like it. “If you slept fine, why are you still broody?” :slurp:

“I'm not broody, dobe. I'm always like this.”

“Ne, where's the trash can? I'm done.” Heh, his eyes just widened a little. He's still not used to my great eating abilities.

:takes ramen cup: “I already washed your clothes. It seems your sensei stayed over at Kakashi's last night so you can get a ride with him... Unless you want me to take you.”

Heh, he folded up everything all nice and neat, like a cute little housewife. “It's cool. Hopefully I can catch him. If not, I'll just take the bus or somethin'” :puts shirt on: Smells good too.

“No. Kakashi usually leaves late so you don't have to worry about missing him. Even if you do, I'll drive you.”

:puts on pants and shoes: “I'm a big boy Sasuke. I can take care of myself. Plus, there's no way Iruka would be late to class so he'll probably leave early.” Then again,
who would have thought Iruka would get laid on the first date?

“When your brother called five minutes ago, your sensei was still at Kakashi's.”

“Whoa... That's not like Iruka. I guess this sensei of yours must be really awesome.” I'm gonna tease Iruka till he passes out from blushing too much.

“Not really.”

“Ne, Sasuke?”

“Hn.”

“Thanks for introducing your sensei to Iruka. I'll bet Iruka will be happier so... Thanks.” :kiss: Whoa... Sasuke's turning a simple kiss into a lot more. Mmm I guess I can't really complain. He kisses too good.

:smirk: “Miso.”

“Eh?” What is he talking about?

“Lets go dobe. Your stuff is already in the car.”

You know, normally I'd be pissed off at him for doing so many things for me... but in a way, it's as though it's his way of being nice. Weird, huh? “Heh, you're really just a sweetie aren't you?”

“Shut up dobe.”

Was that a tiny blush? :grin: “Whatever, teme.” Ne, don't tell Sasuke this, 'cause it'll give him a good reason to run over pedestrians, but I love the way he drives. It's like being on a kick-ass roller coaster. I'd totally make him drive on the autoban. Wait... The autoban always reminds me of that book about the commies. And those smiling children... So creepy. “Why did they have to die at the end. The assholes could have just let them go.”

:begins driving: “What are you talking about dobe?”

“That book... by the butler. You know, the one with the British spy with the commie girlfriend. They both die as they're crossing the Berlin Wall.” Maa, that really sucked. I thought they were gonna make it.

“John le Carre. Why are you thinking about that?”

:shrugs: “You read a lot don't you?”

“When I don't have anything else to do.”

“None of my friends read much. Iruka and Kyuubi make me but at least I get to pick out the books.” At least I get to talk with Sasuke about books. I bet he's read a whole bunch.

“They force you to read.”

“Not really... At least not anymore. I like it now, but I didn't use to.” The info I get from books helps me outsmart Kiba. Still can't beat Shino, though.

“And you enjoyed reading The Spy Who Came In From the Cold?”

“Yeah. I mean, it's got everything; spies, romance, political intrigue. I wanted to smack the Circus and kick Mundt's ass, but I got over it... After I put on a puppet show of the book and re-worked the ending... Yup, it was definitely satisfying when my Alec puppet beat up the Mundt puppet...”

:chuckle: “You turned one of the greatest spy novels into a puppet show? It sounds like something Kakashi would do.”

“Maybe that's why him and Iruka got along; the whole thing was Iruka's idea.” I got extra-credit in drama for it. My presentation ruled!

“It figures your teacher would be weird. At least that explains why he tolerates Kakashi.”

“You make it sound like Kakashi's weird.” I hope this doesn't mean he'd hurt Iruka.

“He is. He's very strange.”

“Strange good or strange bad?”

“Neither. Just strange.”

:smirk: “I guess he's got to be to give a teenager porn for his birthday.”

:shrug: “I'm sure you'll familiarize yourself with him more and then you'll see what I mean.”

“Is this it?” I hope they didn't leave yet. I don't wanna bother Sasuke.

:Sasuke and Naruto get out of car: “Hn, Kakashi's car is still here so they haven't left yet.”

“Eep! Kakashi! Stop groping my ass.”

The hell? Was that Iruka-sensei?

“But Iruka, it looks so nice and firm and perky!(2) It's as though it's begging
me to touch it.”

Eh? He's a really big hentai!

“The only begging around here will be done by you, for your life, if you don't leave my bum alone!”

“Iruka! You got yourself a pervert.”

“Naruto! Wha-what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be watching Ren and Stimpy or something?”

Yup, that's mother hen Iruka. He knows me too well. “Shouldn't you be grading papers?”

:blush: “Well...”

“It's cool Iruka. I just think you should be thanking me and Sasuke.” Maybe some extra-credit so I can laze off is due as well...

“Thanking you? You tricked me. What if Kakashi had been some type of a psycho?”

“He is.”

Nani? Sasuke let my sensei go out with a perverted psycho? I wonder if he's possibly worse than that Genma guy.

“Ah, Sasuke, don't you have better uses for that wit of yours.”

“That wasn't wit, Kakashi, that was merely informing the blissfully ignorant of a fact. Call it a cautionary comment.”

Heh, Sasuke's a funny bastard...

“Aren't you ever-so helpful.”

“Hn.”

“Maa, Iruka, can you give me a ride to school? You are going to school today, ain't ya'?” It'd be freaky if he missed school. He never does that; even if he's sick!

“I... Well, I guess it's up to Kakashi...”

(Kakashi) "Fine by me."

Heh, I can tell Iruka really likes Sasuke's sensei. “That means we're getting a ride with Kakashi-hentai.”

“Naruto, it's not nice to call people hentai... Even if it suits them.”

“Iruka! I'm appalled you would say such a thing about me.”

(Sasuke) “No you're not."

“Ne, Iruka-sensei! Don't let your hentai boyfriend molest you too much.”

“Urusai, Naruto!”

Hee, Iruka's so funny. He blushes at everything. Well, I guess I gotta say bye to Sasuke.

“Ne, Sasuke...”

“Hn.”

“I guess I'll call ya later?”

“Hn.”

Stupid, silent bastard... This will get him to talk. “Ne Sasuke. If I were to let you molest me while driving, like you did when I was sleeping, would you still be able to drive without killing pedestrians?” Not like he's doing much better driving regardless.

“What!”

:laughs: “I knew that'd get your attention.” :kisses Sasuke: I swear... I'll never get sick of Sasuke.

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“Nnn, Itachi. How am I supposed to get dressed for work if you keep taking off my clothes?” Maa, he's been like this all morning. He's more horny than usual!

“Don't go to work. Stay with me.”

Wau! Help me! I know if he keeps asking I'll say yes. “You know we can't play hooky after yesterday. I'll get in trouble with my boss. Kami, knows he already hates me.”

“I told you to quit already.”

This again. :sigh: “I can't. How am I supposed to pay the rent? Or buy food and clothes?”

“Move in with me. I'll take care of you.”

How did we get to discussing this again? “I can't. Who's going to take care of Naruto? Plus, you know I can't let you do that.”

“Sasuke can take care of Naruto. He owns part of the corporation too. Money isn't the issue here.”

Great, now he's using their relationship as an argument. “I can't do that to Naruto.”

“Do what?”

“I can't just uproot him from his current life and put him somewhere else. He's been through that too many times. He has friends here. They're his first real friends. I can't take more away from him.” Fuck, I've never told him that one before. The real reason...

“Fine. You won't ever have to move in with me.”

Is he leaving me? Itachi?... Figures. After all, who could love a murderer?

“I've already bought you a house nearby. Sasuke and I will be moving in with you.”

Yup, he's probably gonna get one last fuck in and then... “WAIT! Did you just say you bought me a house?!”

“Yes. It's not too big. It has three bedrooms and an attic. Like you wanted.”

:glomps Itachi: “And you're gonna move in with me?” This kicks ass! Bet you're jealous that my man is so awesome, huh? And he's got a great butt!

:chuckle: “You're really happy about this.”

“Of course... Wait. What about Sasuke? Have you discussed this with him? I mean, he's going to school over there and all. Knowing you, you didn't even tell him.” Waah! And he was so happy about this too.

“Kyuubi.”

But Naruto is priority number one. Yup, I can't do this even if Itachi deserves everything that can possibly make him happy. “We're not doing this unless Sasuke and Naruto want to. I mean, it's great, but we can't do something like this to them.”

“Kyuubi. You can't worry about that. I promise, Sasuke will want this. It's not like he has actual friends at his school anyways. And Naruto shouldn't mind. I think he'll want this too.”

Dammit, I can't resist him at all. “Well... Okay, but only if they agree to it.”

:smile: “Good” :kisses Kyuubi:

Mm, Itachi's so wonderfully good-looking when he smiles. It really turns me on. Don't tell him though, he'll smile all the time and I have a feeling that scares most people.

“Bed.”

Yeah.... Bed. He's gonna ram me into it and-- “Aah! I'm supposed to be getting ready for work! Itachi! You tricked me.”

“I told you. It's your fault for looking so fuckable.”

:Kisses Itachi: Uwau! He just complimented me. In Uchiha-speak, that's like 'I love you'. My boss can't blame me for turning to mush at that. :moan: “'tachi.” :pant “I think I'm gonna get fired.” :gasp: Holy shit! He gives such great head.

“Hn.”

Yeah-:moan:-totally worth losing my job for this.

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Stupid Hyuuga. Stupid attractive Hyuuga. Stupid attractive Hyuuga with pretty hair.

“Hyuuga.” Stupid attractive Hyuuga with pretty hair and pretty eyes.

“Hn.”

“We have to talk to the Uchiha.” But before that...

“I know.”

I need to fuck. Damn enticing Hyuuga. “He won't be here for another fifteen minutes. Kakashi won't be here for another hour.”

:smirk: “You're insatiable.”

:smirk: “It's your fault Hyuuga. I expect you to take responsibility for it.”

:Neji and Gaara walk into Kakashi's empty classroom:

:grunt: He's being rough. :grin: Good... “Kiss me.”

:groan:

He's already being more harsh. It's great he learns quickly.

“Gaara.”

“Pleading already?” :gasp: Grinding into me... I'm gonna make him pay for being cheeky. Trying to take control. Guess he still needs to learn. :Kisses Neji:

:moan:

Dammit, he's doing that thing with his tounge. I didn't think there were enough muscles in one's tongue to do that...

“Ahem.”

Whoever is interrupting better be prepared for a slow torturous death.

“Uchiha.” If Naruto weren't already attached to the bastard, I'd kill him.

“Sabaku, Hyuuga. Shouldn't you two be in a closet or something?”

Great, Uchiha's feeling quippy.

“Or something. How's Naruto?”

“None of your business Hyuuga. Concern yourself with Sabaku.”

Hn, I suppose I have to make sure that Hyuuga understands he belongs to me. “He
does. We both agree, however, that we have to look out for Naruto's best interests.”

“I already told you. Naruto is none of your business.”

Stupid, proud Uchiha... Yes, I suppose that is redundant. Don't point things out like that again. I'll kill you.

“Uchiha. We don't intend to take him away from you. He's done too much for us to just stand by when there's a possibility of him getting hurt.”

Hyuuga's being forceful... I don't think we'll be back after lunch hour.

“I wouldn't do that, not that it concerns you.”

“Listen well Uchiha. Naruto's been through just as much shit as you have, yet he continues to better his own life as well as the lives of others. Regardless, he's... He's been hurt too much already and we're not sure how much more he can take. If you hurt him-”

“I won't.”

Naruto's attached to him... I can't kill him... Can't let Naruto be depressed.

“What we're getting at Uchiha, is that you're more proud than even your brother. Naruto doesn't even believe in that type of pride. You're probably already in denial over your feelings for him.”

Neji's... perceptive. Hn, can't say he lacks good qualities.

“This is the last time I'm going to say this. What goes on between me and Naruto is none of your business-”

“Uchiha. We're going to protect Naruto relentlessly. Just let us help you already so Naruto can be happier. If not us, then Kyuubi is sure to take over. We're just trying to do our part. Stop taking it as an insult.” After all, there's plenty of other things I can insult the Uchiha about.

“I don't need your help. There's absolutely nothing with which you can help me. Just fucking drop it.”

“We won't. Gaara?”

:smirk: Neji's too much. Already awaiting my orders. I'm definitely not letting the Hyuuga out of my grasp. “Lets go, Neji. We'll see you this weekend, Uchiha.”

“What? Why?”

:walking out of classroom: Naruto hasn't invited him to Kyuubi's birthday party yet? Hn, they need to spend more time together.

“Ne, Gaara?”

:nod:

“What are you doing for spring break?”

Spring break?... That's starting at the end of this week, and it's already Tuesday... :shrug: “I don't have any plans.”

:grin: “Would you like to come to the Hyuuga villa for the week. My uncle's forcing all of us to go but he's letting us bring friends.”

Us? He must be referring to his cousin. He's, apparently, quite close to the girl. :smirk: “You want me to go.”

“Iie,” :leans down to Gaara's ear: “I really want you to come with me.”

:blush: Fucking Hyuga. Well, if that's what he wants, I'll make sure he gets it. Skipping school again. “Let's go Hyuuga. I've got sick days racked up anyways.”

:chuckle: “You're sexy when you're anxious.”

:smirk: “Correction Hyuuga. I'm always sexy.” I'm definitely...

“This is true.” :gropes Gaara's ass:

Yes, definitely never... “Getting ahead of yourself, aren't you?”

“Ahead, does everything we discuss contain innuendos?”

“Tch, you're just a pervert.” ...letting my Hyuuga go.

“Yeah, but I'm your pervert.”

“Good to know.” He's mine...

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End Chapter 6
(1) Title is a modified quote from John le Carre's, The Spy Who Came In From the Cold. Good read.

(2) This is Lotus Aia's (at ff.net) fault. I now consider this the official name for Iruka's ass. Go read her fic by the same name. Caution: It will make you giggle silly.

:shameless plug: If you just can't get enough Yaoi in your life, go read my other fic, Gay Day. It's full of Yaoi goodness^.^

Here are the questions:

Why hasn't Naru told Sasuke about Kyuubi's b-day party? Will Kyuubi and Naruto move into the new house with the Uchiha brothers? Will Kyuubi get fired? What will Neji's punishment be for being cheeky?

Find out all the answers to these questions and more in the next chapter of Fraternity.