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The fire was lighting Kakashi's covered face. Naruto, Sai and Sakura were already asleep beside it.
- We are not a couple.- he said in a firm tone. - He's just a guy I sleep with every now and then.-
Yamato raised his eyebrows in disbelief.
- Iruka is THE only guy you've sleeping with for a while now. - he observed.
Kakashi shrugged.
- What can I say? We have chemistry in bed so we just keep on sleeping together. He knows where to touch me to make me f-
- Ok, senpai, spare me the details! -
- Well, you started this conversation. And sharing a bed doesn't mean being a couple, anyway. -
- Of course not. But being faithful to each other? -
- We are not!-
- Do you sleep with other people? -
- No. -
- Does he? -
- I hope not! It would break my heart! -
Yamato raised his eyebrows again.
- Ok, I may have a tiny crush on Iruka. But we are not a couple. -
- A tiny crush? You've been stalking him for years before you had the gut to talk to him! -
- That's not true! I was just studying him to know him better! -
- Instead of talking to him? Yes, it really makes sense, senpai. -
Kakashi huffed.
- What do you want me to say? That I have feelings for Iruka? -
Yamato laughed.
- Feelings? You're in love with that man and you two are a couple! -
- Oh for Kami's sake! -
- C'mon, it's obvious! You literally live with him when you're not away on missions, you cook all his meals, you sleep with him, you even act like you are Naruto's dads! -
- Well, I cook for him because he's a sweetheart but he can't cook for his life and I can't let him starve, can I? Regarding Naruto...- he said looking at the boy, fast asleep near the fire - he's my sensei's son, I will always protect him, he sees Iruka as his father so that's make me...-
- His other father because you and Iruka are a couple! -
Kakashi exhaled, raising his arms.
- Ok, we are a couple and I'm in love with Iruka. - he admitted.
Yamato smiled amused.
- Are you, now? -
Kakashi covered face was now showing a genuine surprise.
- I'm in love with Iruka and we are a couple. - he repeated incredulously.
- Told you. You're the last one to find out about this, senpai, you know. -
Kakashi laughed embarrassed.
Yamato sighed, defeated.
- Are you going to tell him? -
- I am. I wonder if he'll be surprised too. -
- If he's oblivious as you are, then yes, he'll probably be as surprised as you are. -
Kakashi chuckled, still embarrassed, looking at Naruto again, now mumbling something unintelligible in his sleep.
*
Anko approached Iruka's desk with a mischievous smile.
- Soooo how is your boyfriend? - she asked.
Iruka gave her a confused look.
- My what? -
- Better half, love of your life, husband to be...you know who I am talking about: Kakashi, of course! -
Iruka blushed.
- No, I don't. We're not in a relationship. It's just a guy I sleep with sometimes. Nothing serious. -
Anko raised her eyebrows with a sceptical expression.
- If you say so. If by 'sometimes' you mean 'refusing to date anyone else and sharing your bed with the same guy for years' alright then. -
Iruka frowned. - Well, it's fun to sleep with Kakashi so why stop? -
Anko raised her hands.
- I'm not suggesting you to stop. I just want you to admit you're in love with him. -
- I'm not! We just hang out! -
- Oh yeah, Kakashi running back to you after every mission even if he's chakra depleted instead of going to the hospital; showing up with homemade lunch at your desk while you're working; treating you and Naruto to dinner at the ramen stand; you even keep treats in your cupboard for his ninkens! C'mon Ru, just admit it, once for all: you're in love with him! -
Iruka huffed.
- I'm not! He's just stubborn and wants to let me know he's OK straight away when he's back from missions, which I obviously appreciate because I worry a lot about him. Don't think I don't tell him off every single time but he doesn't listen! And you know I can't cook and I'd end up having instant ramen at every meal if Kakashi didn't cook for me...also Naruto likes ramen as much as I do and his ninkens are so cute! How can I not giving them their treats? I even got a new armchair for Bull, that dog is huge! And Pakkun? He's so serious but I suspect he has a soft spot for me. I'm not supposed to pick favourite but Guruko, oh, he's. ..what? -
Anko's laughter interrupted Iruka's speech about the ninkens.
- You used to be afraid of dogs! -
- Well, if I had to fight against them I'd definitely be scared but...-
- If their summoner is your boyfriend...-
- He's not! -
- Ok, then, since you're single, I'll find you a date for the weekend! -
- I can't, me and Kakashi are...-
- Together? In love with each other? -
Iruka sighed.
- We are together and in love with each other, yes. - he admitted, smiling.
- I knew it! -
Iruka rolled his eyes.
- Happy now? -
- A lot for you, so young and in love! -
- Get out, Anko! - he laughed.
- On my way! When is he coming back? Will you finally give him a proper declaration of love? -
Iruka pretended to throw a book at her. Anko left the room laughing.
- I will, I surely will. - he said to himself, smiling.
*
When he and his team arrived at the Village's gates, Kakashi was surprised to find Iruka waiting for them there. As soon as Naruto saw him he started running towards him with his arms open.
- Iruka senseiiiii!!! -
Iruka smiled at him, hugging him back.
- Naruto! How are you? How was the mission? Are you hurt? -
- I'm great! No, not a scratch! I'll tell you everything about the mission! -
Yamato eyed Kakashi who chuckled, fondly looking at them. His only visible eye locked with Iruka's, smiling at him beyond Naruto's shoulder.
Sakura noticed it and approached Iruka and Naruto.
Sai was staring at them but didn't say anything.
- Hello Iruka sensei - Sakura said smiling.
- Hi Sakura, are you doing OK? -
- I am, sensei, thanks. Come Naruto, - she said grabbing his wrist - We should write a report for the mission straight away so Iruka sensei will know all the details. -
Naruto huffed. - But it's boring! Why can't Capitain Yamato do it instead? -
- I will. - Yamato answered promptly. - We all do it together: me, you, Sakura and Sai. C'mon, let's get going! -
- What about Kakashi sensei? Is he doing it too? - Naruto asked suspiciously.
- I'm coming, you go ahead. - Kakashi said, giving him a eye smile, while slowly walking towards Iruka.
Naruto and the others start walking towards the Village, Naruto still moaning about the report.
Kakashi was now in front of Iruka.
They looked at each other before hugging for what seems like an eternity.
- Are you OK? Anything broken? - asked Iruka suddenly whispering.
- I'm alright, it was less hard than the expected but I'm glad to be back to you. -
Kakashi whispered back.
- I'm glad too. -
They stayed quiet for few minutes, an awkward silence between them now.
They walked for a bit without speaking.
- Listen Kashi, I need to tell you something. -
- You do? Is there anything wrong? -
- There's nothing wrong. It's something silly, well not silly, it's serious but not serious in a bad way. -
Confusion was clearly showing on Kakashi's face, despite the mask.
- What do you mean, Ru? What's the matter? -
- I meant the way I found out about it is silly, the fact that I've just realised it is silly. - Iruka stammered, blushing.
- You found out what? -
- I'm in love with you and we have been in a relationship for years. - he said breathlessly.
Kakashi gave him an eye smile, blushing deeply under the mask.
- Oh that, if it makes you feel better I've just realised it myself. -
- Do you feel the same? -
- Of course I do! -
Iruka started laughing.
- I can't believe it. We are so silly. -
Kakashi wrapped his arm around Iruka's shoulders.
- We are indeed. So, my handsome sensei, any plans for the evening? -
His tone was now flirty.
Iruka blushed at the compliment.
- None. Just going home with you, enjoying a meal, - made by you, of course - and then I don't know, chilling in bed, maybe? -
Kakashi smiled again under his mask.
- Please define 'chilling in bed', sensei. - he said in a playful tone.
- Oh, you know, the usual stuff: cuddles, massages...- Iruka replied in a nonchalant way.
- Sex? -
- Yes, hopefully. -
- Well, no time to waste then! - Kakashi exclaimed picking up Iruka from the ground.
- What are you doing?! - the other man exclaimed surprised.
- Teleporting us home, obviously! -
- Obviously? Are you sure you have enough chakra? -
- Don't worry, Ru, I just want to get home as soon as possible, to 'chill in bed' with you, you understand. -
- If you end up chakra depleted you will have to 'chill in bed' for real to recover your strength, you know that, don't you? -
Kakashi huffed and put Iruka down.
- You're a sweetheart and I'm in love with you but sometimes you are really a killjoy, Ru. -
Iruka blushed deeply.
- I've never heard you saying it out loud before. -
Kakashi chuckled.
- It sounds lovely, doesn't it? -
- It does. -
Iruka scanned their surroundings: no one in sight. He slowly lowered Kakashi's mask and started kissing him, covering his mouth again afterwards.
- You'll have the rest later on. - he whispered in his ear.
Kakashi could feel electricity running down his spine and nodded.
- Ok then, teleport us home, I'll look after you if you'll end up chakra depleted. Again.- Iruka said a fake annoyed tone.
Kakashi nodded and picked him up again.
They kissed a second time, this time longer and deeper.
- Shall we? -
Iruka nodded, his arms around Kakashi's neck.
They disappeared in the orange light of the sunset, smiling at each other, knowing that they had been in love for all this time without even realising it.