Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ I'll Cover You ❯ Rent ( Chapter 4 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
By: tsukiraven 
Loving Iruka is tougher than other people think, but Kakashi's willing to go to the ends of the Earth to protect his dolphin.
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 01.28.2006 | Updated On: 02.06.2006 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.9K | Visits: 600 | Status: Work In Progress
Loving Iruka is tougher than other people think, but Kakashi's willing to go to the ends of the Earth to protect his dolphin.
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 01.28.2006 | Updated On: 02.06.2006 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.9K | Visits: 600 | Status: Work In Progress
a/n: Yeah! I'm back again! Chappie number four is heading your way. Cha!
Kakashi: Don't mind her, she's excited because she has the day off and got to sleep until 10.
Iruka: Yes, she's awfully excited over something so small...
Kakashi: --sudden change of attitude-- Oh, I don't know Ruka... You were 'awfully excited' when you got to stay home late with me that one morning and we--
Iruka: --clamps hands over Kakashi's mouth-- Nonononononono!!!! Not in public, Not in public!!
tsukiraven: --taking notes-- Heh heh... This is all good fodder for the fic so keep it up...
Iruka: You are NOT taking notes!!
tsukiraven: Yes, I am. Teaches you to get all citrus-y in the middle of a "T" rated fic...
Iruka: .... (so mad that he is beyond words)
Kakashi: Iruka, (Iruka turns away) Aww, don't be like that. C'mon, let's go... --whispers to Iruka--.
Iruka: Oh... okay. (leaves with Kakashi)
tsukiraven: Uhhh... Hey! Where d'you think you're going?! Ugh, why do I even bother? I don't own 'em (Rent or Naruto), sorry. I doubt I ever will. I-it's time that I've come to terms with that.
Lookie, Lookie!!: Shonen-ai, yaoi, small lime, an insane nurse, mild spoilers in this one, boy love, Alternate Universe setting.
Enjoi!
flashback
'thought'
"dialogue"
story
I'll Cover You: Chappie 4
Kakashi, the time will come when you have to chose. Be loved... or be feared.
I... I can't have both?
"So, yeah, I checked my yearbook. We were never in the Academy together. Turns out that when I was nine, you were a student teacher there. That must be how you remembered me." The busy nurse, Raven, bustled around the hospital room, fully aware of the fact that Iruka couldn't talk because of the thermometer stuck in his mouth. Kakashi grinned from his position at Iruka's bedside, squeezing his lover's hand.
"O, y oh I haffa have eh empuraur aken, aen?" Iruka sputtered around the thermometer.
Raven looked up, confused. "Huh? Can you repeat that?"
Kakashi chuckled from behind his mask. "He wants to know why he has to have his temperature taken when he's not sick."
"Well, a stab wound is a stab wound and I want to make sure that there's no infection." Iruka made a face. "Oh, now stop that, Umino-sensei. Do you want to leave the hospital? Ever? Then be good, because both Doctor Koru and I have to sign you out." Iruka made another face, this one to Kakashi, that clearly said "Please help me!"
Kakashi chuckled again. "Oh now, Ruka. I think Raven-san has a point. I don't want you to get sick." Iruka made another face, this one saying "You were supposed to take my side!" Raven gave her watch a quick glance and smiled.
"Alright, you can spit it out now." Iruka pulled the thermometer out of his mouth, shaking it and handing it over to Raven. "Hmm... Your temp's a little high, but no worries just yet. And you," she pointed to Kakashi, "you can go back to your spot." Kakashi nodded and once again crawled underneath Iruka, so that the chuunin was settled comfortably on his lap. He kissed the top of Iruka's head, stroking the soft brown hair. "I'm going to go turn in these readings and tell Tsunade-sama that she can come to see you anytime now." With a grin and a wave, Raven poofed herself out of the hospital room.
Iruka gave a half-smile. "You know, she's quite a good nurse. Even if she is a bit..."
"Crazy?" Kakashi supplied. "Well, is there a ninja in Konoha who isn't crazy?"
His dolphin puffed up indignantly. "I like to think that I'm sane, thank you."
Kakashi kissed Iruka's forehead, smiling through the cloth of his mask. "You can think that, Ruka, but taking a kunai for someone is not listed in the "sane" category."
Iruka settled himself further into Kakashi's chest, sighing happily. "Yeah, yeah... you know that you're glad I did it."
Kakashi's brow furrowed momentarily. "No," he muttered, "not if it hurt you, Iruka."
Iruka turned around awkwardly, fixing Kakashi with his chocolate brown stare. "Your Iruka," he said pointedly. He brushed his lips over Kakashi's mask. "I would've died without you anyway, Kashi."
Kakashi sighed. There was no getting through to this man that what he had done was simply wrong. Wrong. He could have gotten himself killed out there; in a battle that he had no stake in. When Kakashi had first told him this, Iruka had stared at Kakashi with such intensity that it worried the jounin, and said: "You were my stake out there, Kakashi."
They stayed that way for minutes, Iruka happy with his victory. After awhile, Iruka's eyelids burned and drooped. Kakashi tightened his hold around his lover. "Iruka... you going to sleep there?"
"I was thinking about it, yeah. Do you mind?" Kakashi shook his head. "I bet I look like such a wimp, falling asleep almost every half hour."
"No, if you're sleeping this much it means you need it. Don't worry, I'll be here when you wake up." Iruka nodded and before too long, he was asleep.
Kakashi smiled and let the sleeping man snuggle closer to him. His Iruka, yes, his and no one else's. Closing his own eyes, Kakashi let himself be carried away by memories.
Kakashi shivered slightly, closing the door inaudibly behind him so not to let the cold air in. Turning around, he surveyed the familiar interior of the dolphin's home. A delicious smell was wafting from the kitchen and Kakashi was loathe to let it be without finding out what it was.
Slipping off his shoes, Kakashi padded his way over to the kitchen, extremely careful not to make a noise. He wasn't a prime member of ANBU for nothing. But, when he stepped into the stream of glowing light flowing from the kitchen it was almost all he could do to keep from laughing.
Iruka was there, making dinner. Clad in only sweat pants, his ponytail bobbed up and down as he walked around the kitchen checking on the various dishes. But that wasn't what was funny to Kakashi. No, what made it funny was that he had a CD paying in the background and was singing along, using a wooden spoon as a makeshift microphone.
"How do you write a song when the cords sound wrong, though they once sounded right and rare..." Iruka slid from the stove to the microwave in one movement, still singing. Kakashi recognized the lyrics from the movie Rent and he briefly wondered where and when Iruka had picked up the soundtrack. But Iruka dancing and singing into a wooden utensil slid any thoughts from his mind as he struggled not to chuckle.
When Iruka spun and nearly caught sight of Kakashi, the masked nin decided to enter the kitchen and see what exactly Iruka was cooking.
Stepping into the brightly lit room, Kakashi smiled widely at Iruka. The man had still not noticed his presence, he was so wrapped up in his song. "Smells good." Kakashi said amiably.
The effect was astounding. Iruka gasped and whirled around to face Kakashi. The spoon dropped from his hand with a clatter. "Uhh... K-Kakashi?" He squeaked. Kakashi loved that squeak.
Kakashi grinned, pulling down his mask. "You're a good dancer, Ruka." Iruka continued to gape, stunned that Kakashi had snuck up on him.
Beet red and stuttering, Iruka turned around to face the stove. "D-dinner should be d-done soon-- meep!" Kakashi had sauntered up behind the chuunin and hugged him, leaving his arms to hang tightly around the dolphin's waist.
Kakashi nuzzled his Iruka's neck. "Keep singing."
Iruka looked up with shining eyes, his face red from embarrassment and something else; something entirely--
"Ohohoho!! This is absolutely adorable!" Kakashi's eyes snapped open and he was faced with the Hokage Tsunade, absolutely beaming. Behind her stood Raven, also beaming, and Dr. Koru, his brows furrowed.
Tsunade walked forward, peering at the couple. Kakashi had a sleepy look about his visible eye, and Iruka was still curled up in his lap sleeping. He hadn't realized that he had dozed off, and mentally Kakashi kicked himself. What sort of protection was he if he couldn't protect Iruka?
"Well... I suppose I could come back later," Tsunade said. "I wanted to speak with Iruka about the poison, but it can wait I suppose." Tsunade sighed. "It can wait."
"Poison?" Kakashi questioned blankly, before recognition kicked in. "Oh... that poison. Is he alright?" Iruka turned over in Kakashi's lap and continued to snooze.
Tsunade's eyes clouded for a moment, but when Kakashi blinked it was gone. "Yeah, why wouldn't he be?" Kakashi shrugged. "I'm glad to see that you're concerned for him, Kakashi. He couldn't have asked for a better lover." Kakashi flushed slightly underneath the mask. But damn straight- he was a good lover. He wanted to protect Iruka, even if it took his life. "I think... That I have something else that concerns you, Kakashi."
"Yes, Hokage-sama?"
"That man, the traitor who stabbed Iruka," Tsunade sighed. "I'm not supposed to be telling you... but I assume you'll want revenge?"
Kakashi blinked. He hadn't actually thought about chasing revenge for his Ruka. He looked down at the sleeping bundle in his arms. Memories flashed before his eyes. Iruka sleeping. Iruka smiling. Iruka blushing. Iruka stammering. Iruka, laying in front of him, bleeding from the mouth in a last ditch effort to save the one he loved. Rage flooded everyone of Kakashi's cells as he remembered his Iruka, laying in the mud and bleeding. Hell yeah, he wanted revenge!
"Tell me who he was."
Tsunade shook her head. "Now don't misunderstand me Hatake, I won't give you classified information every time you ask nicely. You've done good fighting out there, and because of you Konoha can sleep a little more soundly tonight. I know that your heart rules you now, Kakashi, but make no mistake when I say that this is a one time only deal. Got it?" Kakashi nodded. "Now, Raven," The nurse walked up and handed Tsunade a stuffed manila colored folder. Papers stuck out at random angles. Kakashi took the folder (careful not to disturb Iruka) and flipped through it. Typed kanji met his gaze, but on the bottom were two pictures, a side profile and a front view.
Kakashi recognized the man and the name above it, recognized Iruka's former flame, and hissed as if he'd been burned.
"Mizuki..."
Tsunade affirmed Kakashi's statement with a nod. "Yes. We believe that Mizuki attacked you on the orders of either the Kazekage or Orochimaru himself. Upon accidentally hitting Iruka, Mizuki fled. The tip of the kunai, as you well know, was coated in a poison that can only be found in Sunagakure." Tsunade watched as Kakashi clenched the papers in his hands, fuming fit to burst. "We already have hunter-nins on the lookout for him, but I assume that you'll wish to join them?"
"Oh yes..." There was a dangerous sparkle in his eye. "I hope Mizuki has a will made out."
"Huh wha?" Iruka mumbled sleepily, tossing in Kakashi's lap. Like lightning, Kakashi set the folder on top of one of the nearby machines. He leaned down and re-wrapped his arms around Iruka, pulling the sleepy dolphin up to lay on his chest. "Who has a what now?"
"Nothing Iruka," Kakashi whispered, hugging the man lightly. Iruka nuzzled into Kakashi's arms, opening his eyes a crack.
"Yeah, nothing always means something," Closing his eyes and smiling, Iruka pushed himself up and brushed his lips across Kakashi's mask. Kakashi couldn't help but smile. Iruka would probably be pissed at Kakashi for not telling him that the Hokage and two hospital employees were sitting right there, but he would be fine. He always was. But just in case...
"Iruka?" Kakashi smiled once again under his mask as Iruka kissed him again. The chuunin's arms threaded their ways around Kakashi's neck as Iruka moved said kisses down to the cloth covered throat.
"Mmmm... What?" Iruka looked mildly irked at the interruption, but that was nothing compared to the look on his face when Kakashi pointed over his shoulder.
The color drained from the tan face as Iruka gulped. "Naruto?" He asked quietly. Kakashi shook his head. "No? Who then?" Iruka turned slowly and blanched when he came face to face with none other than Tsunade. Her legs were crossed, one foot tapping idly on the floor, and her brows were raised. Her arms were folded over her chest. She smirked lightly at Iruka.
"Are you quite done?" Iruka nodded miserably. Lovers or no, he would have to have a strict talk with Kakashi when they went home. Something along the lines of "Let's not let Iruka embarrass himself in front of other human beings, shall we?"
"Good. Now, Kakashi, I don't want you leaving to chase Mi--" Her gaze wandered warily to Iruka, before changing her course of speech. "That man, until I tell you. Do I make myself clear, Hatake?"
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
"Good. And you," Tsunade rounded on Iruka, who flinched. "You are to get some rest, okay? Who would be the fine educator of the village's children if you were to be further incapacitated?" Iruka smiled.
"No one, that's who." Raven piped up. Tsunade grinned and nodded.
"Exactly. So, Iruka-kun, I'll give you a month off. That should be enough time for you to recuperate."
"Thank you, Hokage-sama."
"Don't mention it. Now, Kakashi, wait until Iruka's month is up before going after that man, okay? Until then, you're new mission is to take care of Iruka, got that?"
"I accept the mission Hokage," Kakashi smiled. Inwardly, he sighed. A month? A whole month? Mizuki could be gone by then. Or worse... one of the hunter-nins could find him. Ahhh... He probably wouldn't want to leave his Ruru until the month was up anyway.
"Good. Now," Tsunade turned to Raven and Dr. Koru. "I expect the both of you to take care of Umino Iruka, yes?" Raven bowed lightly, and Dr. Koru gruffly nodded. "Right, so that means I'm done here."
Tsunade picked herself up out of her chair and began to walk towards the door.
"But wait, what about the po--"
Raven cut him off. "I think that that could stand to wait a week, don't you Tsunade-sama?" She asked nervously. Iruka looked back and forth between Raven, Kakashi and Tsunade. All of this was terribly confusing for the poor chuunin.
Tsunade turned back. "Yes," she said, waving it off. "It's slow acting enough to wait a few days... I'll be back in three days. Until then," she waved goodbye and exited.
Raven smiled. "I have to go check up on a few other patients. Dr. Koru will run your tests for the next few hours." She waved cheerily and left.
Dr. Koru "humphed" and walked forward, prodding the side of Kakashi's face with a stubby finger. "That's right." Poke. "And since I'm," Poke. "The one who's to take care of you," Poke, poke. "You cannot sit there while I'm doing my examinations. So get up and move."
Kakashi flicked the old man's finger away, irritated. He really didn't want to leave Iruka's bedside. But apparently he had no choice. "Fine, ojisan, fine."
Iruka chuckled. Kakashi could be so standoffish. But, once you got to know him, the scarecrow really wasn't a bad guy. In fact, Iruka was sort of glad that no one liked (loved) Kakashi the way he did. It meant he got to have the Copy nin all to himself. And he was just fine with that.
a/n: Hey hey! Since Kakashi and Iruka haven't come back from their little (cough nudge) romp yet,(whatever the hell that means) I had to get subs for the closing A/N. Isn't that right Naruto?
Naruto: Believe it, Tsuki-san!!
tsukiraven: No, not Tsuki-san. Raven is fine Naruto. Can you say Raven.
Sasuke: --bored stare-- Hnn...
Naruto: Hmph. Teme.
tsukiraven: Give me strength... Sorry if this chappie wasn't exactly up to par, but it took me all day to write, and I did it in little bits and pieces. The next one will be better. Pinky promise.
Kakashi: Don't mind her, she's excited because she has the day off and got to sleep until 10.
Iruka: Yes, she's awfully excited over something so small...
Kakashi: --sudden change of attitude-- Oh, I don't know Ruka... You were 'awfully excited' when you got to stay home late with me that one morning and we--
Iruka: --clamps hands over Kakashi's mouth-- Nonononononono!!!! Not in public, Not in public!!
tsukiraven: --taking notes-- Heh heh... This is all good fodder for the fic so keep it up...
Iruka: You are NOT taking notes!!
tsukiraven: Yes, I am. Teaches you to get all citrus-y in the middle of a "T" rated fic...
Iruka: .... (so mad that he is beyond words)
Kakashi: Iruka, (Iruka turns away) Aww, don't be like that. C'mon, let's go... --whispers to Iruka--.
Iruka: Oh... okay. (leaves with Kakashi)
tsukiraven: Uhhh... Hey! Where d'you think you're going?! Ugh, why do I even bother? I don't own 'em (Rent or Naruto), sorry. I doubt I ever will. I-it's time that I've come to terms with that.
Lookie, Lookie!!: Shonen-ai, yaoi, small lime, an insane nurse, mild spoilers in this one, boy love, Alternate Universe setting.
Enjoi!
flashback
'thought'
"dialogue"
story
I'll Cover You: Chappie 4
Kakashi, the time will come when you have to chose. Be loved... or be feared.
I... I can't have both?
"So, yeah, I checked my yearbook. We were never in the Academy together. Turns out that when I was nine, you were a student teacher there. That must be how you remembered me." The busy nurse, Raven, bustled around the hospital room, fully aware of the fact that Iruka couldn't talk because of the thermometer stuck in his mouth. Kakashi grinned from his position at Iruka's bedside, squeezing his lover's hand.
"O, y oh I haffa have eh empuraur aken, aen?" Iruka sputtered around the thermometer.
Raven looked up, confused. "Huh? Can you repeat that?"
Kakashi chuckled from behind his mask. "He wants to know why he has to have his temperature taken when he's not sick."
"Well, a stab wound is a stab wound and I want to make sure that there's no infection." Iruka made a face. "Oh, now stop that, Umino-sensei. Do you want to leave the hospital? Ever? Then be good, because both Doctor Koru and I have to sign you out." Iruka made another face, this one to Kakashi, that clearly said "Please help me!"
Kakashi chuckled again. "Oh now, Ruka. I think Raven-san has a point. I don't want you to get sick." Iruka made another face, this one saying "You were supposed to take my side!" Raven gave her watch a quick glance and smiled.
"Alright, you can spit it out now." Iruka pulled the thermometer out of his mouth, shaking it and handing it over to Raven. "Hmm... Your temp's a little high, but no worries just yet. And you," she pointed to Kakashi, "you can go back to your spot." Kakashi nodded and once again crawled underneath Iruka, so that the chuunin was settled comfortably on his lap. He kissed the top of Iruka's head, stroking the soft brown hair. "I'm going to go turn in these readings and tell Tsunade-sama that she can come to see you anytime now." With a grin and a wave, Raven poofed herself out of the hospital room.
Iruka gave a half-smile. "You know, she's quite a good nurse. Even if she is a bit..."
"Crazy?" Kakashi supplied. "Well, is there a ninja in Konoha who isn't crazy?"
His dolphin puffed up indignantly. "I like to think that I'm sane, thank you."
Kakashi kissed Iruka's forehead, smiling through the cloth of his mask. "You can think that, Ruka, but taking a kunai for someone is not listed in the "sane" category."
Iruka settled himself further into Kakashi's chest, sighing happily. "Yeah, yeah... you know that you're glad I did it."
Kakashi's brow furrowed momentarily. "No," he muttered, "not if it hurt you, Iruka."
Iruka turned around awkwardly, fixing Kakashi with his chocolate brown stare. "Your Iruka," he said pointedly. He brushed his lips over Kakashi's mask. "I would've died without you anyway, Kashi."
Kakashi sighed. There was no getting through to this man that what he had done was simply wrong. Wrong. He could have gotten himself killed out there; in a battle that he had no stake in. When Kakashi had first told him this, Iruka had stared at Kakashi with such intensity that it worried the jounin, and said: "You were my stake out there, Kakashi."
They stayed that way for minutes, Iruka happy with his victory. After awhile, Iruka's eyelids burned and drooped. Kakashi tightened his hold around his lover. "Iruka... you going to sleep there?"
"I was thinking about it, yeah. Do you mind?" Kakashi shook his head. "I bet I look like such a wimp, falling asleep almost every half hour."
"No, if you're sleeping this much it means you need it. Don't worry, I'll be here when you wake up." Iruka nodded and before too long, he was asleep.
Kakashi smiled and let the sleeping man snuggle closer to him. His Iruka, yes, his and no one else's. Closing his own eyes, Kakashi let himself be carried away by memories.
Kakashi shivered slightly, closing the door inaudibly behind him so not to let the cold air in. Turning around, he surveyed the familiar interior of the dolphin's home. A delicious smell was wafting from the kitchen and Kakashi was loathe to let it be without finding out what it was.
Slipping off his shoes, Kakashi padded his way over to the kitchen, extremely careful not to make a noise. He wasn't a prime member of ANBU for nothing. But, when he stepped into the stream of glowing light flowing from the kitchen it was almost all he could do to keep from laughing.
Iruka was there, making dinner. Clad in only sweat pants, his ponytail bobbed up and down as he walked around the kitchen checking on the various dishes. But that wasn't what was funny to Kakashi. No, what made it funny was that he had a CD paying in the background and was singing along, using a wooden spoon as a makeshift microphone.
"How do you write a song when the cords sound wrong, though they once sounded right and rare..." Iruka slid from the stove to the microwave in one movement, still singing. Kakashi recognized the lyrics from the movie Rent and he briefly wondered where and when Iruka had picked up the soundtrack. But Iruka dancing and singing into a wooden utensil slid any thoughts from his mind as he struggled not to chuckle.
When Iruka spun and nearly caught sight of Kakashi, the masked nin decided to enter the kitchen and see what exactly Iruka was cooking.
Stepping into the brightly lit room, Kakashi smiled widely at Iruka. The man had still not noticed his presence, he was so wrapped up in his song. "Smells good." Kakashi said amiably.
The effect was astounding. Iruka gasped and whirled around to face Kakashi. The spoon dropped from his hand with a clatter. "Uhh... K-Kakashi?" He squeaked. Kakashi loved that squeak.
Kakashi grinned, pulling down his mask. "You're a good dancer, Ruka." Iruka continued to gape, stunned that Kakashi had snuck up on him.
Beet red and stuttering, Iruka turned around to face the stove. "D-dinner should be d-done soon-- meep!" Kakashi had sauntered up behind the chuunin and hugged him, leaving his arms to hang tightly around the dolphin's waist.
Kakashi nuzzled his Iruka's neck. "Keep singing."
Iruka looked up with shining eyes, his face red from embarrassment and something else; something entirely--
"Ohohoho!! This is absolutely adorable!" Kakashi's eyes snapped open and he was faced with the Hokage Tsunade, absolutely beaming. Behind her stood Raven, also beaming, and Dr. Koru, his brows furrowed.
Tsunade walked forward, peering at the couple. Kakashi had a sleepy look about his visible eye, and Iruka was still curled up in his lap sleeping. He hadn't realized that he had dozed off, and mentally Kakashi kicked himself. What sort of protection was he if he couldn't protect Iruka?
"Well... I suppose I could come back later," Tsunade said. "I wanted to speak with Iruka about the poison, but it can wait I suppose." Tsunade sighed. "It can wait."
"Poison?" Kakashi questioned blankly, before recognition kicked in. "Oh... that poison. Is he alright?" Iruka turned over in Kakashi's lap and continued to snooze.
Tsunade's eyes clouded for a moment, but when Kakashi blinked it was gone. "Yeah, why wouldn't he be?" Kakashi shrugged. "I'm glad to see that you're concerned for him, Kakashi. He couldn't have asked for a better lover." Kakashi flushed slightly underneath the mask. But damn straight- he was a good lover. He wanted to protect Iruka, even if it took his life. "I think... That I have something else that concerns you, Kakashi."
"Yes, Hokage-sama?"
"That man, the traitor who stabbed Iruka," Tsunade sighed. "I'm not supposed to be telling you... but I assume you'll want revenge?"
Kakashi blinked. He hadn't actually thought about chasing revenge for his Ruka. He looked down at the sleeping bundle in his arms. Memories flashed before his eyes. Iruka sleeping. Iruka smiling. Iruka blushing. Iruka stammering. Iruka, laying in front of him, bleeding from the mouth in a last ditch effort to save the one he loved. Rage flooded everyone of Kakashi's cells as he remembered his Iruka, laying in the mud and bleeding. Hell yeah, he wanted revenge!
"Tell me who he was."
Tsunade shook her head. "Now don't misunderstand me Hatake, I won't give you classified information every time you ask nicely. You've done good fighting out there, and because of you Konoha can sleep a little more soundly tonight. I know that your heart rules you now, Kakashi, but make no mistake when I say that this is a one time only deal. Got it?" Kakashi nodded. "Now, Raven," The nurse walked up and handed Tsunade a stuffed manila colored folder. Papers stuck out at random angles. Kakashi took the folder (careful not to disturb Iruka) and flipped through it. Typed kanji met his gaze, but on the bottom were two pictures, a side profile and a front view.
Kakashi recognized the man and the name above it, recognized Iruka's former flame, and hissed as if he'd been burned.
"Mizuki..."
Tsunade affirmed Kakashi's statement with a nod. "Yes. We believe that Mizuki attacked you on the orders of either the Kazekage or Orochimaru himself. Upon accidentally hitting Iruka, Mizuki fled. The tip of the kunai, as you well know, was coated in a poison that can only be found in Sunagakure." Tsunade watched as Kakashi clenched the papers in his hands, fuming fit to burst. "We already have hunter-nins on the lookout for him, but I assume that you'll wish to join them?"
"Oh yes..." There was a dangerous sparkle in his eye. "I hope Mizuki has a will made out."
"Huh wha?" Iruka mumbled sleepily, tossing in Kakashi's lap. Like lightning, Kakashi set the folder on top of one of the nearby machines. He leaned down and re-wrapped his arms around Iruka, pulling the sleepy dolphin up to lay on his chest. "Who has a what now?"
"Nothing Iruka," Kakashi whispered, hugging the man lightly. Iruka nuzzled into Kakashi's arms, opening his eyes a crack.
"Yeah, nothing always means something," Closing his eyes and smiling, Iruka pushed himself up and brushed his lips across Kakashi's mask. Kakashi couldn't help but smile. Iruka would probably be pissed at Kakashi for not telling him that the Hokage and two hospital employees were sitting right there, but he would be fine. He always was. But just in case...
"Iruka?" Kakashi smiled once again under his mask as Iruka kissed him again. The chuunin's arms threaded their ways around Kakashi's neck as Iruka moved said kisses down to the cloth covered throat.
"Mmmm... What?" Iruka looked mildly irked at the interruption, but that was nothing compared to the look on his face when Kakashi pointed over his shoulder.
The color drained from the tan face as Iruka gulped. "Naruto?" He asked quietly. Kakashi shook his head. "No? Who then?" Iruka turned slowly and blanched when he came face to face with none other than Tsunade. Her legs were crossed, one foot tapping idly on the floor, and her brows were raised. Her arms were folded over her chest. She smirked lightly at Iruka.
"Are you quite done?" Iruka nodded miserably. Lovers or no, he would have to have a strict talk with Kakashi when they went home. Something along the lines of "Let's not let Iruka embarrass himself in front of other human beings, shall we?"
"Good. Now, Kakashi, I don't want you leaving to chase Mi--" Her gaze wandered warily to Iruka, before changing her course of speech. "That man, until I tell you. Do I make myself clear, Hatake?"
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
"Good. And you," Tsunade rounded on Iruka, who flinched. "You are to get some rest, okay? Who would be the fine educator of the village's children if you were to be further incapacitated?" Iruka smiled.
"No one, that's who." Raven piped up. Tsunade grinned and nodded.
"Exactly. So, Iruka-kun, I'll give you a month off. That should be enough time for you to recuperate."
"Thank you, Hokage-sama."
"Don't mention it. Now, Kakashi, wait until Iruka's month is up before going after that man, okay? Until then, you're new mission is to take care of Iruka, got that?"
"I accept the mission Hokage," Kakashi smiled. Inwardly, he sighed. A month? A whole month? Mizuki could be gone by then. Or worse... one of the hunter-nins could find him. Ahhh... He probably wouldn't want to leave his Ruru until the month was up anyway.
"Good. Now," Tsunade turned to Raven and Dr. Koru. "I expect the both of you to take care of Umino Iruka, yes?" Raven bowed lightly, and Dr. Koru gruffly nodded. "Right, so that means I'm done here."
Tsunade picked herself up out of her chair and began to walk towards the door.
"But wait, what about the po--"
Raven cut him off. "I think that that could stand to wait a week, don't you Tsunade-sama?" She asked nervously. Iruka looked back and forth between Raven, Kakashi and Tsunade. All of this was terribly confusing for the poor chuunin.
Tsunade turned back. "Yes," she said, waving it off. "It's slow acting enough to wait a few days... I'll be back in three days. Until then," she waved goodbye and exited.
Raven smiled. "I have to go check up on a few other patients. Dr. Koru will run your tests for the next few hours." She waved cheerily and left.
Dr. Koru "humphed" and walked forward, prodding the side of Kakashi's face with a stubby finger. "That's right." Poke. "And since I'm," Poke. "The one who's to take care of you," Poke, poke. "You cannot sit there while I'm doing my examinations. So get up and move."
Kakashi flicked the old man's finger away, irritated. He really didn't want to leave Iruka's bedside. But apparently he had no choice. "Fine, ojisan, fine."
Iruka chuckled. Kakashi could be so standoffish. But, once you got to know him, the scarecrow really wasn't a bad guy. In fact, Iruka was sort of glad that no one liked (loved) Kakashi the way he did. It meant he got to have the Copy nin all to himself. And he was just fine with that.
a/n: Hey hey! Since Kakashi and Iruka haven't come back from their little (cough nudge) romp yet,(whatever the hell that means) I had to get subs for the closing A/N. Isn't that right Naruto?
Naruto: Believe it, Tsuki-san!!
tsukiraven: No, not Tsuki-san. Raven is fine Naruto. Can you say Raven.
Sasuke: --bored stare-- Hnn...
Naruto: Hmph. Teme.
tsukiraven: Give me strength... Sorry if this chappie wasn't exactly up to par, but it took me all day to write, and I did it in little bits and pieces. The next one will be better. Pinky promise.