Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Anniversary ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

Chapter 3

"I'm so fucked!"

"Uh-hmm..." replied one silver haired Shinobi.

"Kakashi! Would you please stop saying that?!" Genma yelled at his best friend.

"Maybe I will, if you stop saying 'I'm fucked' over and over."

"But I am fucked!" he yelled again. His yelling drew attention from other people in the crowded bar, including the attention of one purple haired Kunoichi.

"Who got fucked?" she asked.

"Anko..." Kakashi tried to warn her.

But it looks like Anko didn't give a damn of Kakashi's warning. She was walking toward those two Jounins and putting her hand on Genma's tense shoulder. A very naughty smile appeared on her face.

"You, Shiranui?"

Genma ignored her. Kakashi just kept his mouth shut.

"And all along I thought you're the Seme."

One glare that very much bore the killing intent fixed on her eyes.

"Do you mind?" Genma opened his mouth. There was no trace of kindness in his voice whatsoever.

Anko knew this particular fellow examiner quite well. Genma does not get angry easily. When he did, it would be better to leave him alone unless you want your body full of holes. She chose well. She took her hand away from Genma's shoulder and walked back to her table.

"Have more beer, Genma. Now, are you ready to tell me why you're so fucked up?"

Genma was so ready to spill the story when someone dropped 10 glasses of beers on their table.

"My eternal rival, the hip and cool Kakashi, the night is so young and oh... so beautiful... Let's not wasted such a night, how about a little drinking competition?"

Genma took the senbon out of his mouth and playing it around his fingers. His eyes sent a very clear message to Kakashi: Get rid of him or I will... for real.

"Ha-ha... Gai... I'm so sorry but I think I'll pass. Genma and I here... we have an urgent and private matter to attend to."

Maybe Gai, just like Anko, felt the strong killing intent that gushing out of Genma's direction or maybe he - though it seemed impossible - really listened to Kakashi. So instead of babbling more about the eternity of rivalry or Heaven help us... the joyous of the springtime of youth, Gai simply slipped his fingers to each of 10 glasses full of beer, ready to back down.

"Of course... it would be so nice of you if you just leave those here."

Again, Gai listened to Kakashi and submitted to his demand. Kakashi watched as Gai walking further from their table then turning his head toward Genma.

"Now, for the second time, would you please tell me already what's wrong with you before half of Konoha comes to this table?"

Finally the story slipped out of Genma's tongue. He told the Copy Nin everything.

"You are fucked!" Kakashi yelled.

"Thank you!" The sarcasm very much intended.

Genma snatched one of so many glass of beer in front of him and drank it in one big gulp.

"He fell asleep... wow... must be a real hard slap on your pride."

"Yes, it was. So please... don't make it any worse... you're suppose to help me here."

It was now Kakashi who take hold of one glass of beer and having a big gulp. Genma was not going to like what he was about to say.

"Did it ever occur to you that Raidou maybe... gets slightly... bored? I mean, ten years is a long time."

"Yes, it did. And it scared the shit out of me!" Genma snapped.

"Oh-Kay... I totally understand. But the good thing is we're on the same point of view here. So, it would be easier for me to give you suggestion which is doing something dramatic to spice up your relationship."

"Such as?"

Kakashi took another big gulp. Angry Genma was not exactly a good company.

"You should sharpen your skill."

"Excuse me?"

"And your technique."

"EXCUSE ME?"

"Hey, I'm just saying what's on my mind. Don't take it out on me, man!"

Genma grasped in front of Kakashi's shirt and pulled the younger man closer.

"Should I remind you... here and now... about one person that taught you how to kiss properly?" Genma hissed the question.

"Genma, jeez... there's no need to bring up the past."

"You asked for it." Genma let go of his grasp on Kakashi's shirt.

The Sharingan user straightened out his shirt and took a deep breath before he tried to reason with Genma again.

"As I was saying earlier, ten years is a long time. Everything might loose its excitement."

"And you think I don't know that?"

Genma drank more beer, slowly this time. His eyes focused in one spot on the floor without any reason and then drank some more.

Kakashi just watched his best friend's behavior in silence. He couldn't think of anything that he could say to make Genma feel better.

It's going to be a long night...


***


"Whoa... whoa... are you telling me that Genma was on his way to go down on you and you fell asleep???" Iruka asked in amazement.

"Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying."

"No shit!"

"I feel so bad about it but the anti histamine that Medic Nin gave me was really strong."

"Yeah, no doubt about that! I mean you guys in the middle of ... uh... never mind... So, I take it that Genma knows nothing about the pill?"

"Nope. When I woke up this morning, he was already gone. I've waited and waited for him to come home but... you know... he didn't. I needed someone to talk to, so I decided to pay you a visit."

Iruka watched as Raidou sipping his sake slowly. Even though Raidou was not as readable as Genma, he could tell there was a lot going on in his mind right now.

"Raidou, can I ask you a question?"

"Shoot."

"Did you angry when you realized that Genma forget about the anniversary?"

"No, it was understandable. He just got back from a mission. He was tired and everything. Beside, we already passed that angry and sulking phase of a relationship."

"Not even a little bit?"

"I'm not angry. Just a little disappointed. He never forgot before."

He drank his sake again and then thought of something that made him smile.

"You know, in the end he remembered. I think it was my gift or my note that was responsible for it. He bought me present too."

"He did?"

"Yes, he gave me something that I really wanted, something to complete my kunai collection. I found it on the table in the living room. He said he was sorry in the note."

"So, the only unclear matter is that damn pill!"

"Hmmm... Not exactly right, Iruka. You see, he kissed me before we got any chance to talk and then you know the rest. So, he had no idea that I didn't get angry at all. I'm afraid he's going to think that I did all that to get back at him."

"Or... he just simply thinks that you're still angry at him."

Raidou just shrugged his shoulders. Clearly, he got something else in his mind.

"Moreover, I had... even though unintentionally... hurt his pride. I don't know how bad he took it. Right now, I feel as guilty as hell!"

Raidou drank his sake a little faster. Iruka could tell that big guy really worried.

"It's just a misunderstanding, Raidou... Everything will work out fine eventually."

"I wish he didn't get any stupid idea or made any crazy conclusion!"

"Like what?"

"Like I'm bored of him and ready to leave him?"

"NO! He can't possibly..."

"C'mon, Iruka... You know how it is with Genma. Sometimes he can be so over reactive! I'm sure you've got the same problem with Kakashi too, right? Damn ex-ANBU!"

The mentioning of his boyfriend's name slightly changed Iruka's face. Raidou, of course, took notice of it.

"What...? Don't tell me that... Where's Kakashi?"

"Where do you think he is?"

"Oh God... Genma and Kakashi... with lots and lots of beers... Let's talk about overreacting now."

"Shit!"


***

"No! HELL NO!"

"But Genma, how do you know it's not working? You haven't tried it yet!"

"Kakashi, I might be drunk... Hell, I am drunk! But even in this shape, I will NOT recite some cheesy line from Icha-Icha to Raidou!"

"Genma, you run out of line... and time... Do you really want to loose him?"

"Maybe I will after I recite him those trashes!"

"You won't..."

"No!"

"Genma..."

"NO!!!"


--TBC--