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Blue Christmas	By : AngelofSorrow Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male > Naruto/Sasuke Views: 4548 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 5
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Chapter 12 “The Ghosts of Christmas”

The concert was a huge success. The Akatsuki blew the crowd away as they played late into the night. Iruka and Kakashi took the chibis back to Rasengan and tucked them into Kyuubi’s futon when they were too tired to keep their eyes open. The night finally wound down around two in the morning.

“That was the best concert ever! I have posted it’s already posted on FaceBook and all over Twitter!” Ino gushed as she scanned her smart phone.

“I must admit Uzumaki-san you throw one hell of a block party.” Neji smirked as a chilled Gaara snuggled closer.

“Yeah, well it’s normally not that crowded.” Naruto laughed as he scratched his head nervously. “But I’m glad you all came.”

“We wouldn’t have missed it Naruto, but it would have been nice if it was you who sent the text.” Sakura chided as Lee tightened his hold to keep her warm.

“Sorry about that. I guess I’m just use to keeping Christmas traditions close to home. Emerald Say goodnight to bug boy I got to get you home or you dad will put me on the ‘Ten Most Wanted’ list.”

“You like ruining the mood don’t you Blue Eyes.” The pianist pouted but refused to leave Shino’s warm arms.

“Better me than Pein. Now give a kiss goodbye and get in the car before I call Nii-chan to come and do it for you.”

“You are so mean.” Sukora hissed. “Thanks for coming Shino it really meant a lot to me.”

“I am honored to be here. I like being with you.”

“Merry Christmas Shino.” Blushing ever so cutely Sukora gave the Aburame Heir a soft kiss on the lips before retreating from his arms. “Call you later.”

“Merry Christmas My Kikai.”

“Kikai? What is that?”

“It is the Destruction bug of the Fire Country forest. You destroyed the ice that encased my heart and the walls of indifference that surrounded me and you made me a better person.”

“You’re sweet My Shy Shinobi, because you are smart, quiet and brave to stand up to my Nii-chan.”

“That’s cute now get your butt in the car.” Naruto shouted. He knew he was being a little cruel but he couldn’t help it. He was a bit jealous and a bit envious of Emerald. It was unfair that his nee-chan could have a boyfriend and he couldn’t. He watched the blind girl give a quick peck on the cheek before scurrying into the H2.

“We’ll see you all later.”

“You better call us Uzumaki-san or we will come looking for you.” Neji glared.

“He’s right Naruto, we’re your friends and you can’t hide from us anymore.” Kiba smiled as he cuddled Hinata.

“I’m not hiding. I’m a parent and Kyuubi comes first.” The blond shrugged accepting the warmth that Sasuke was giving with an arm wrapped around his shoulders.

“You’re a parent but you are also a teenager with friends who care. Don’t worry Hyuuga I’ll see that he calls. Later.” The raven nodded before pulling Naruto to the car, with well wishes sending them off.

“And just how are you going to make sure I do that Teme?”

“I’ll just have to move in for the rest of vacation.” The Uchiha decided before giving the whiskered teen a quick kiss on the lips.

“What?!”

“It mean’s your boy toy gets to stick around till New Years. While I get supervised visits with my Boyfriend! Now get in the car!”

“She right Dobe, get in the car.”

“Quit smirking Teme this ain’t the end of this. Let’s get home.”

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The sun filtered in through the curtains and the chill in the air had him burrowing into warm arms that held him. He would have loved to sleep the morning away but the sound of snoring had him up and tip toeing to the shower. Who knew dogs could snore loud enough to rattle the windows.

The hot water felt good running over his skin. His cramped muscles began to relax and stretch. After Naruto and Sasuke got back he had to lung his bedmate and all eight dogs back up to the fourth floor and to bed. Once his head hit the pillow he was out. Not even the snoring dogs could keep him from sleep. Now that he was more aware of his surroundings he was wonder one thing.

“What the hell I’m I doing with Kakashi!” The tan English teach moaned as he placed his forehead against the cool tiles. It’s not that he disliked the man but he just didn’t trust him. As much as he was attracted to the perverted art teach he was reminded of an old boyfriend. Well not much of a boyfriend more like a prison guard that would fuck him whenever he wanted. He was possessive and controlling as jealous as hell.

Mizuki had been handsome and charming when they met at freshman orientation. The violet eyed man seemed to zero in on his vulnerability. Iruka was new to Kumo University and eager to start a new life. He was free of his past life in foster homes and social workers dogging his heels. Mizuki introduced himself as a fellow scholarship student and maybe would he like to study together.

That’s how it started; a few study dates then an occasional pizza night. Soon they were dating, going to movies, and sleeping in each others dorms. He lost his virginity to a man he thought cared for him. He wouldn’t say he ever loved because Mizuki always kept a part of himself from Iruka never giving him more than what he thought was necessary. Soon he was keeping track of Iruka demanding to know where he was at all times. Then sex became more rough eventually violent. Mizuki had few illegal habits that he was desperate not to be found out. He said he would kill him if he didn’t keep his mouth shut about said habits. The jerk would leave him tied up for hours and debase him. It almost broke the scared man into total submission for this cycle of abuse; until Mizuki crossed the line and attacked a child that was close to Iruka. That had been his wake up call. He left the bastard the next day and moved to Fire Country and finished his education at Suna but not before calling the cops on his ass.

Now here he was contemplating being that vulnerable again. He knew Kakashi wasn’t Mizuki in his head even though they were similar in looks. Unfortunately his heart didn’t see it that way. They both had silver hair but Kakashi’s was pure silver almost white Mizuki’s was a dirty steel silver. Kakashi was tall and slender and where Mizuki was shorter and more stocky. Kakashi was clingy and affectionate, Mizuki was cold and abusive. On that thought he was snapped back to reality.

“Kakashi is not Mizuki.” Iruka turned off the water. Sukora’s words came back to him. Did he want to be happy or just stay content? “I don’t want to just be content anymore. I want to feel again. Maybe be happy again but it has to go slow or I’ll be hurt again.”

Once he was dried he realized he left his clothes in the bedroom. Damn now he would have to tiptoe around the dogs. He wrapped a towel as tightly as he could and left the bathroom. Once to the bed room he slowly opened the door and peeked in to see if the dogs were up. He slapped a hand over his mouth to stop the laughter that threatened to come out. All eight dogs claimed the bed once he abandoned it for the shower. He suspected that Kakashi was somewhere under that pile of dogs and he hoped the man was still breathing under there. The English teacher went in to closet and got dressed when he came out he chuckled and decide to save the man from eventual suffocation.

“Alright you lot time to go for a walk.” Eight heads popped up before they all jumped of the bed and herded out the door.

“Thank you my hero!” a muffled voice came from under the covers.

“Are you alright?”

“Yeah but Bull is going on a diet starting today. I don’t remember him being that heavy.”

“Well I think it’s safe to say they all missed you. I’ll take them out while you get some much needed oxygen.” Iruka smiled softly at the sleepy masked face.

“Thanks I owe you one.”

“Kakashi! One of you mutts has my slipper!” a yell came from the living room.

“Make that two you owe me. Genma hasn’t had his coffee yet.” The English teacher laughed as he heard Kakashi groan in despair.

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“Get up Aniki!”

“Up Nii-chan”

“Up, up!”

“Go way.” Huff a voice from under the covers one side of bed.

“Please we’re hungry.” Three little voices cried.

“Go Away!”

“You first Teme!” That was the only warning he got before a strong leg kicked his stomach sending him to the cold freezing floor.

“Yay! Nii-chan is up!”

“Yes, he’s up. Now you chibis go to the kitchen and wait for pancakes.” Naruto sat up with a smile on his tan face.

“Okay Aniki! Come on Obito, Tobi. My Aniki makes the best pancakes.” Kyuubi smiled and lead the Raven twins to the kitchen.

“Did you have to kick me out of bed Dobe.”

“Yes you were being asshole to the chibis Teme. What are you doing in bed with me anyways?” the blond glared as he got up and pulled on a T-shirt.

“The same reason I slept in your bed last time. It’s too cold to sleep on the floor in a sleeping bag. Besides were going to be boyfriends soon it’s natural we share a bed.” The elder Raven said as he stood up and stretched.

“You are so sure of yourself aren’t you?” it was more of a statement but he couldn’t deny that he wanted the Uchiha as well. There was just so much against them that he didn’t know if could give in to his desire. What a desire Sasuke was; all pale skin looking gorgeous in those black silk sleep pants.

“I’m an Uchiha and we do not give up when something means a lot to us.” Sasuke walked up to Naruto and gently cupped his face before giving him a long loving kiss. “You mean more to me than anything, and no one is going to chase me away; not even you.”

“Teme…”

“Aniki! We want pancakes!”

“Coming!” The whiskered teen called out but turned his sad eyes back to the beautiful Raven. “We’ll talk about this later. I want to explore these feelings with you but I have to think of Kyuubi. Just know you mean a lot to me too.”

Sasuke watched his Dobe leave to tend to the chibis. He wasn’t give up on these feelings. It’s the first time he was to feel a live in stead of just existing as another Uchiha heir. He would make this work. He wouldn’t let Kyuubi get taken away from Naruto but he wouldn’t lose the Dobe either. He grabbed his phone from his jeans and hit the button labeled Sharky.

“Yo Boss-man.”

“Suigetsu get your Albino ass down to Fire Country. I have some work I need you to do.”

“I keep telling you I am not Albino. I’ll be on the first flight out from New Zealand and I’ll be putting it on your tab. I know you can afford it.”

“What ever it takes just get here. I want you on this as soon as possible.”

“Okay boss I’ll be there.” Sasuke hung up and sighed it was going to be a long process but he and Naruto would be together.

“Oi Teme! Hurry up or they’re going to eat all the pancakes!”

“On my way Dobe! Keep the rug rats way from my food!” Sasuke smirked. He could see this same scene repeated many times in their future. He was going to do everything in his power to make it possible.

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Walking eight dogs was a work out but he had to admit it was fun. He must have gotten a year’s worth of work outs in the one hour run. Unfortunately the little pug named Pakkun didn’t think so. Half way through the run he had to pick up the pug and carry him the rest of the way.

“Man I must be out of shape to feel this tired.”

“No you’re fine I feel that way every time walk the mutts.” Iruka looked up to find the masked art teacher waiting on the apartment steps. “Sometimes I can get them on the treadmill, but Bull broke it two weeks ago and I haven’t had a chance to buy a new one.”

“Well maybe if you had help it wouldn’t be so tiring. Are the boys up yet?”

“Yeah Naruto made pancakes. The chibis have the day planned out but Uchihas have a curfew. Sasuke on the other hand is going to come back and stay with the Uzumakis.”

“I bet the twins are unhappy about not being able to stay; they really have become attached to Kyuubi.”

“Oh but they won’t be gone forever they made a deal with their dad. They have to spend two days at home then they can stay two days here then home again. This way they can split their vacation between the two.”

“Then I’m glad I’m staying for all of winter, break Naruto could use the … help.” The tan English teacher turned over to look over his shoulder. He felt like they was being watched but he couldn’t see anyone just the steady flow of everyday traffic.

“Iruka are you okay?”

“I’m fine just thought I heard someone call me.”

“It’s probably the Chibis wanting to eat our share of pancakes. Let’s get inside it’s freezing out here.” Kakashi smiled behind his mask as he opened the door for the pack to run in. Only Akino stayed close to the English looking in the direction that Iruka once was. The shades wearing, dog was very attuned to emotions and if the teacher was unsettled then Akino was unsettled. This means there was more to Iruka’s distraction then just miss hearing.

“Yes, some hot coco will melt away the chill. Come on Akino time to go in side.” Iruka smile as he placed Pakkun on the top step.

“Bark!”

Once in they were all inside the dogs ran into the kitchen and curl on the floor next to the warm oven. This made it impossible to even to the stove to cook anything. Making an unhappy Uzumaki stuck in the middle.

“Kakashi! Call your mutts! I can’t get the Pancakes!”

“It’s alright Naruto they are just cold from the out side. Bull, here boy.” Iruka called gently and the massive bulldog got up and moved toward the tan man. “There now you can move around.”

“Thanks Iruka-sensei.” Naruto sighed as he made it to the stove and dished out more pancakes. “So what are your plans for New Years Sensei?”

“Well I was thinking of volunteering as a chaperon for the New Year’s dance. Since Anko is in Vegas. Normally we get together and drink the New Year in at some wild Bash she got invited to.” Iruka Blushed remembering some more outlandish parties he was dragged to attend.

“Anko? I didn’t know you were close to Anko.” Kakashi was shocked and confused. He never saw Anko and Iruka hang out with one another before.

“Yeah, we were in college together and she was a year ahead of me and helped me get the job at Konoha. Anko and I have different schedules so we don’t see each other much during school hours. She’s always showing up at my apartment trying to get me to go out more.”

“You party with Amazon Anko?!” a shout came from the doorway leading to the living room.

“Genma-sensei, when did you get here?” Sasuke glared. The drama teacher was always trying to get him to smile and act out. He was an Uchiha and he did not act out and definitely did not smile.

“Oh Uchiha-san, I didn’t know you were here.” The older blond leered.

“I didn’t know you were here either.”

“Yes well we were invited for the holidays. Naruto-kun is such a gracious host and makes excellent coffee.”

“Sorry, Naruto-san he followed the smell of coffee.” Raido sighed entered the kitchen.

“He was never good at knocking on doors. He just waltzes right in where ever he goes.”

“That’s okay coffee is fresh and so are the pancakes.”

“Coffee and Chocolate? Naruto-kun I love you! Will you marry me?” The Drama teacher, glomped the blond teen.

“Sensei, get your hands off my Boyfriend.” The Uchiha growled.

“I’m not your boyfriend, Teme.” Naruto snapped and shook off the clingy teacher. “You never asked me and I never accepted.”

“Dobe…”

“Yeah, yeah we’ll talk about it later.”

All three chibi watched the banter back and forth between the adults and sat unusually silent through the whole exchange. Kyuubi watched his Aniki go from happy to sad when he said he wasn’t Sasuke’s boyfriend. Auntie Haku told him along time ago that love is love not matter if you love a boy or a girl. He wanted Naruto-nii to have love and be happy so he could smile a true smile again. He knew his Aniki hadn’t been happy since Mama and Daddy went to heaven. Sasuke could make his Aniki happy. He would help them be happy; Obito and Tobi would help too.

“So Anko huh?”

“Yeah she says I need more fun in my life.” Iruka sighed. “She means well but I just can’t go out like she does. So she made me promise that New Years would be our time to let loose. This year I told her that I would here with Naruto and Kyuubi. Anko said she would let me off the hook this year if I swear to let my hair down and party in the New Year. If not she swore I wouldn’t live to regret it.” The tan man shivered at the last time he backed out on a party date.

“That sounds like our Amazon princess.” Genma chuckled.

“Do you think chaperoning a dance qualifies as a wild time?” Kakashi questioned cocking his head to the side.

“You obviously haven’t chaperoned a Konoha dance before.” Raido chuckled into his coffee mug.

“No why? They are just a bunch of teenagers who jump around to loud music.”

“Oh Sarecrow you have got to go! No one knows how but they always spike the bowl and it’s always good shit. Also they always have a rocking band! We just sit back and enjoy the free booze and food. Then we call taxis for all the drunken teens at the end of the night!” Genma grinned as he poured another cup of coffee.

“Nani?”

“What, you didn’t know? That’s why all the dances are held off campus so the board can’t be held responsible for the drunken brats.”

“We brats can hear you.” Sasuke glared as he and Naruto cleaned up the three chibis and the mess they made.

“I know.” The drama teacher smirked. “Anyways I think the dance is the perfect way to cut loose.”

“But Iruka, who will watch Kyuubi on New Years Eve?” Kakashi asked innocently. Truthfully it was a ploy to get the English teacher to stay home with him. Kakashi wasn’t one for parties and after the Uchiha Gala he didn’t want Iruka getting drunk again.

“I didn’t think about that. Maybe I should stay here.”

“Don’t worry Sensei he’ll be staying with Haku and Zabuza. They opted to stay in this year because of the traffic and there is no heater in his jeep.” Naruto smiled. “Now that I think about it, there is no roof either.”

“Are you sure? Zabuza can be short tempered.”

“I’m sure sensei. Haku has him wrapped around his pretty little pinky. Plus Kyuubi has been growing on him.”

“Then it’s settled you’re going to the dance with Raido and me!”

“I’ll go, but I wouldn’t want to impose on you guys.”

“Then bring Kakashi we’ll double.”

“Well… I…”

“Then it’s settled. Now let’s get the chibis and head to the Movies! Popcorn and Candy on Raido!”

“Wait! What?!”

“Yay!” Kyuubi and the Uchiha twins raced to the closet with their snow gear with the Drama teacher hot on their heels.

“We’ll be back before bedtime! Pizza on Kakashi!”

“Genma!”

“Pizza! Yeah!” Kyuubi pumped his little fist.

“What’s pizza?” Tobi asked as Raido helped him into his snow-jacket. The whole room went silent at the innocent question.

“Does it taste good?” Obito asked as he put his boots on.

“Teme…” Sasuke winced at the growl that was coming from the red eyed blond next to him.

“Sure does! You can have extra cheese and lots of Pepperoni!” Kyuubi Smiled.

“Uh yes Kyuubi is right it is delicious and sometimes they make them bigger than you. Now let’s get going don’t want to miss the Matinee double feature.” Genma threw the red-headed chibi on his back and grab the twins by the hand and ran out of the apartment. He knew when Uzumaki’s eyes went red there was impending doom. He was beginning to think that the Legend of Kyuubi no Kitsune and his host were true. The Drama teacher only saw the red eyes once before after school when he walking down town looking for a gift for Raido’s birthday. What he saw made him fear the teen as well as respect him.

Flashback

“Why is a sexy boyfriend like mine so hard to shop for?” Genma whined to no one strolling down town. He had been looking in the window when he saw a flash of blond run by. “Was that Uzumaki-san?”

He turned and watched the teen duck into the barely lit alley. He was concerned about what Naruto could be up to. He had Naruto in his class just one semester as the boy started attending Konoha late in the school year. The kid was energetic and quick tempered. He didn’t want to see the boy get hurt or in trouble. Any trouble that involved the Police would have him thrown out of School. So being the dramatic but skilled teacher that he was he followed his student into the alley and watched from the shadows.

“Let Inari go you Bastard!”

“Now why would I do that? He’s my brat and I am taking custody of him. I’m tired of paying for a kid I don’t see; now back off!” the large man gripped the boys arm tighter.

“I know that Tsunami took a restraining order out on your ass because you are a drunken piece of shit.”

“That bitch needs a good smack. That’ll teach her a lesson just like I’m going to teach you one.”

“You try it bastard! Now let Inari go!”

“You want him come and get him!” The large man threw his son at dumpster with such forced that it knocked the poor boy out.

“You’re going to pay for that!” Naruto ran jumped the guy and punched him square in the jaw. The guy fell back hard on his ass and the teen stood over him red eyes blazing.

“Don’t under estimate me.”

Genma was shock at the strength that boy put in to the punch to knock a man twice his size and weight down. But enough was enough he had to step in before the boy got hurt. He was about to interfere when a hand on his shoulder stopped him.

“Let him be Shiranui-sensei.”

“Orochimaru-sensei?” What was the Creep biology teacher doing there? “But he’s going to get hurt!”

Just then their student’s body went flying past them. The drama teacher was about to go to Naruto’s aid when the pale hand that gripped his shoulder squeezed hard. “Leave him.”

Before Genma could protest Naruto was up and running past them. The teen attacked the drunken bastard with a vengeance. The fight seemed to go one for hours but only twenty minutes real time. At the end of the fight Naruto stood tall bruised bloody and victorious.

“Go check the boy Shiranui-sensei. I’ll see to Uzumaki and I’ll call police.”

“Uh… right.” The drama teacher was pulled out of his dazed and went to tended fallen boy. If he didn’t want to be killed by the snake like teacher he would have taken a picture of said teacher hugging a student.

“It’s over Uzumaki you can let your anger go.” Orochimaru held the bleeding boy in his arms until the red eyes faded to blue. The Sannin sibling sighed but didn’t let go “You had to inherit Minato’s blood and your mother’s temper. Rest you foolish boy it’s over.”

Genma watched sadly as teen hugged the pale teacher back letting the silent tears go.

End Flashback.

That boy was something else. Maybe Naruto was descendant of the Nine-Tailed-Fox host. If that was true then he hoped Kyuubi didn’t inherit the demon temper. One red eyed Uzumaki was enough to shake the world.

“Do you think the boys will be alright? Naruto really didn’t notice we took the kids without telling them.” Iruka was worried he had never seen Naruto so angered like that.

“They’ll be fine Iruka-san. It’s time they had a break from being responsible adults and let them be teenagers. We did tell them we would be at the movies and dinner. But it it makes you fill better text them and tell them who what when why and where. You’re the English teacher you know the drill.” Genma smiled as they got the chibis out of the car in front the mall. With Christmas over the mall parking lot wasn’t as crowded. The Drama teacher hoped his spontaneous idea to help Kakashi and Iruka didn’t backfire.

“If you say so.” He pulled his phone out and began texting to ease his conscious that they did not kidnap the boys.

“I got the tickets. First movie is Wall-E and then Bolt.” Kakashi waved the tickets and the chibis cheered.

“Thank you Hatake-san” the twins bowed.

“Yeah thanks Kakashi-sensei!” Kyuubi beamed.

“Let’s get in before we all freeze.” Raido shivered taking Obito by the hand.

“Remember, popcorn and candy is on you honey.” Genma sang taking Tobi by the hand and running past them.

“Wait! I never agreed!”

“We better follow them in or they’ll leave us in the snow.” The masked teacher chuckled as he turned to his companion. But instead of a warm smile he was greeted with the sight of the brown haired ponytail. “Iruka? Is something wrong?”

“Oh sorry. I thought I saw something but it was nothing.” Iruka smiled and took Kyuubi by the hand. “Shall we go in?”

“Sure Sensei whatever you say.” The man was tense again and the Art teacher didn’t like it. Iruka was radiating fear and there nothing he could do about it.

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“How dare he! Didn’t I teach him never to go out with other men?” Hands griped the steering wheel. He watched his property waltz off with at man who was a poor imitation of him and where did the brats come from? His number one rule was no brats. All these years apart have let his pet run wild. Pet would need to be taught a lesson.

“Well Ru-ru you have been very bad. First you send me away then you go and replace me? I think you need to be reminded that you belong to me.”

Five years since went to prison and Five years of waiting. Since his release he has been looking for his pet. It had taken three months to track him down in Fire Country. For the past month he had been following his pet around and each day he had been becoming more and more angered. He had been begun to leave little hints that his Master had returned but they seemed be ignored. He had been forgotten and now he was replaced. Unacceptable!

“Soon Iruka you’ll be with your master and you will learn obedience.” But for now he had to buy a ticket for that disgusting brat movie.

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“That was great Iruka-sensei!” Kyuubi smiled then turned to his best friends. “Wasn’t the movies great?”

“Hai!” the twins shyly smiled.

“I agree! Wall-E was a cute love story!” Genma gushed.

“I have to admit they were better than I thought they would be.” Raido smiled. “So what do you guys want to do now?”

“Akimichi Pizza!”

“Uh… sure Kyuubi. Let me just look it up on my phone.” Kakashi said. He was a little confused Akimichi wasn’t like those other pizzerias. They didn’t have games and prizes, it was a sit down restaurant.

“It’s not far! It’s that way three lights on the right!” the whiskered chibi beamed pointing down the street.

“How do you know that?” Kakashi looked at Kyuubi curiously.

“Aniki says I have picture memory.”

“Photographic memory?!” all four teachers looked the chibi in pure shock.

“Yup, Just like Aniki! Can we go eat now?”

“Sure Raido you can follow us since Kyuubi is leading the way.” Iruka sighed. Looks like Naruto was once again hiding even from him. Damn that boy and his pride.

“Sure we’ll see you there.”

The Drive was filled was chibi chatter and quiet reflection. Iruka had in enjoyed his day so far. Kakashi had been really sweet and really great with Kyuubi and the Uchiha twins.
He would have been more nervous if Raido and Genma weren’t there. There was also the disturbing fact that the Uzumaki boys had Photographic memories. Not that there was anything wrong with that in fact it was amazing. What hurt was Naruto hid it even from him. He couldn’t blame him for keeping secrets everyone had them but this wasn’t something to be ashamed of. Aside from the minor hit to his ego Iruka couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched.

Lately the feeling had been getting stronger and stronger. But there was nothing to confirm his paranoia. It was little things that made him feel like someone was there. A book out of place an old photo seemingly appears in his apartment. Sometimes he would find his things gone. These could be brushed of as misplacement while distracted or just plain forgetful. It was silly to get worked up over nothing, but deep down he knew it wasn’t. Someone was watching him and until he had proof there was nothing he could do.

“We’re here.” Kakashi’s voice broke through the gloomy thoughts and pulled him back to reality. They pulled into the driveway and up to Valet. The teachers’ eyes widened at the sight of the huge Fancy Italian restaurant and Pizzeria.

“Signore benvenuto.” The Valet greeted opening the door.

“Uh… thank you.” Kakashi said as the got out and unloaded the chibis. “You sure you want to eat here, Kyuubi?”

“Yup. Come on Tobi, Obito!” The red head grinned as he grabbed hands with the twins and ran in.

“Kakashi this place is a little fancy and pricey. Why would Kyuubi want to come here?” Iruka whispered as the followed the boys in.

“I don’t know, but they do have great food here.”

“Signore Kyuubi, benvenuto! Shall I get your usual table?” The host greeted.

“No Signore Moretti. We’ll need a big table! Four senseis and three big kids!” Kyuubi said holding up four fingers on one hand and three fingers on the other.

“Wow that is quite the party. We’ll get you seated right away. I’ll notify Signore Choji of your arrival.”

“Thank you Signore Moretti!”

“Choji?! How could we forget the Akimichi family owns restaurants around the world and at least fifteen in Fire Country.” Raido said as he smacked his forehead with his hand.

“Sixteen now. We open a new Barbeque restaurant near Konoha.” A voice answered.

“Choji!” Kyuubi ran and jumped into the arms of the large teen. “We saw Bolt and Wall-E today! There was a cool dog and a Robot in Space and we had popcorn and candy!”

“Wow, I bet that was exciting. Where’s Naruto?”

“Aniki is home with Sasuke. Iruka-sensei and Kakashi-sensei took us to the movies!”

“Good Naruto needs a day off from a kit like you.” Choji laughed. “Iruka-sensei, Kakashi-sensei, Raido-sensei, Genma-sensei, welcome to my Pizzeria. Let me show you to your table.”

“Thank you for having us.” Kakashi bowed. “At least we know why Kyuubi was so insistent on coming here. He is a V.I.P. here.”

“Oh yes Kyu is one of my best customers.” The teen showed them to a bar like counter with a glass wall that circled around a round table. “Here is your table. Our pizza chef will take your order and he’ll make it right before your eyes.”

“Tobi, Obito, it’s so cool they throw the dough in the air!” The Whiskered chibi grinned.

“If you need anything just call me.” Choji bowed.

“Thank you Choji-san, that’s very kind of you.” Iruka nodded.

“No thanks necessary. Naruto is a good friend and Kyuubi is a good kid. They have been coming here for years. Naruto has a lot on his shoulders even though he doesn’t talk about it. When they’re here Kyuubi is entertained and doted on and Naruto gets to relax.”

“You’re a good friend too Choji-san.” Raido smiled.

“Thank you Sensei. Please enjoy your meal. And you three Chibis come find me when it’s dessert time I have a surprise for you.”

“Okay Choji!” Kyuubi grinned as he chomped on a bread stick and waved to Choji.

“Well Kyuubi-kun since you’re the big shot here why don’t you show us how it’s done.” Genma laughed.

“OKAY!” Soon everyone was relaxed and enjoying the dinner show.

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“You were right Kyuubi, the food was amazing.” Kakashi said as they pulled up to Uchiha Manor.

“Yup, it’s one of my favorite places. Choji make the best desserts.”

“We’ll have to go back soon.” The Masked teacher smiled. “Okay Chibis were here Uchiha manor. It looks like your dad is waiting for you.”

“Father?” Obito looked out the window.

“Daddy?” Tobi smiled. As much as the twins didn’t want to leave Kyuubi they were happy that their dad missed them. Ever since Karin had been taken away their dad had been spending more time with them and telling them he loved them.

“See I told you guys he would miss you.” Kyuubi smiled sadly. “Aniki told me Daddies always miss their kids because he loves them.”

“Thank you Kyuubi-kun.”

“We’ll see you soon.” The twin hugged the redheaded chibi.

“Thank you for bringing them home Hatake-san, Umino-san.” Madara bowed before taking his sons by the hand.

“It was our pleasure Uchiha-sama. I know Naruto and Kyuubi enjoyed their company very much.” Iruka bowed in respect.

“Please tell Naruto-kun thank you for taking them in along with my stubborn son Sasuke.” Mikoto smiled. “Here is a bag of clothes to last him the rest of break and a couple of credit cards should he need money for food or what not.”

“Sure Uchiha-san.” Kakashi almost crumpled under the weight of the huge duffle bag. He was surprised that a petit woman like Mrs. Uchiha could lift it with such ease.

“Please call me Mikoto.”

“We should be going. Thank you for letting the twins stay with us at Rasengan. Good night Uchiha-sama, Mikoto-san.” Iruka bowed.

“Good night.” The Uchihas bowed before retreating into the manor.

“I miss Tobi and Obito already.” Kyuubi said softly.

“Hey, no sad faces allowed.” Kakashi said as he hopped into the driver’s seat. “Where is my brave little ninja?”

“I’m Brave.” The chibi sniffed trying not to cry. “I’m a ninja.”

“Then think of this as a mission. You have a mission to take care of Sasuke until they come back. They have grown really attached to their Sasuke-nii I’m sure they will want him taken care of while they are gone. Think you can do that for Tobi and Obito?”

“I can! I take care of Aniki all the time.”

“Good. Your mission begins when we get home.”

“Okay!”

Iruka smiled to himself at the exchange. Kakashi was really good with Kyuubi. It warmed his heart to see a different side of the art teacher. This was a man he could grow to love, maybe. He was still unsure of himself and being with someone after so long was frightening. He didn’t know what scared him more being with Kakashi or being alone for the rest of his life. Again Sukora words came back to him was he happy or content. Content was safe, his life was safe but when he looked and Kakashi he felt happy that he was there. He didn’t feel so alone.

“Well that was fun day don’t you think?”

“Yes it was. Thank you for treating us Kakashi.”

“Kyuubi was a ball of energy and now he’s out like a light.” The art teacher laughed as he saw the sleeping chibi in the rear view mirror.

“I don’t blame him. The movies and pizza and singing with the pizza chefs. He has had a full day with the twins. I have never seen him this happy before.”

“I wonder if Naruto and Sasuke had a good time as well.”

“We’ll see. They didn’t look to happy when we left.”

“I’m sure they worked it out. I don’t think Naruto is the type to hold a grudge.” The art teacher reassured the tan man next to him as the pulled into Rasengan’s parking garage.

“He’s not, but Sasuke was always the exception to his rules.” Iruka huffed as got out of the car and retrieved the sleeping chibi.

“You got to trust the boys Iruka. Sasuke is trying to get Naruto to date him. He won’t let a little misunderstanding get in the way of wooing the blond.”

“I’ll believe it when I see it.”

“You worry too much Iruka.” Kakashi sighed as he opened the door for The English teacher and the chibi. “I’m positive the Boys are just fine.”

“Konbanwa Iruka-sensei, Kakashi-sensei. Genma-sensei and Raido-sensei were just telling us about the movies.” Naruto greeted as he sat next to an upset Sasuke who was sporting a black eye.

“So much for being just fine.” Iruka glared at Kakashi who just sweat dropped. The masked teacher just realized his chances of getting closer to his little dolphin just dropped.

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It seems that his pet had made powerful friends while he was away. He watched from the window outside the fancy restaurant. Iruka knew the owner a spoiled rich teenager. How many times did he warn his pet not to get involved with those people? They think they own the world because they have money.

That was not the only surprise. His naughty pet was in cozy with the Uchihas. They were one of the richest families in Fire Country. Those were the bastards who fired his mother over a silly little drug possession charge. They were the reason he had to work for a damn scholarship. They would have had more than enough money if she hadn’t been fired. His pet would pay for his betrayal. Maybe he will take Uchiha down as well.

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Naruto yawned as he followed the Teme to the park. Why did they have to get up so early? Kyuubi was with the senseis and would follow then after breakfast. Yesterday hadn’t been as entertaining as Kyuubi’s instead it had was filled with fight and shouting matches.

“Okay we’re here, now can we got back its cold.”

“No, Dobe we need to talk and we didn’t get to do that yesterday.”

“We talked but there isn’t anything that changed since yesterday.” Naruto looked away not wanting to talk to Sasuke right now. He just wanted to go back to bed where he was wrapped in the warmth of his Teme’s arms and just forget that the world exists. In those few hours he could pretend that he could have a boyfriend and not have to worry about anyone taking Kyuubi away.

“Well yesterday you didn’t listen to me you just yelled. You Hit me and than ignored me the rest of the day!” The raven growled pointing to his bruised eye.

“Yeah, well you deserved it for even suggesting that I wasn’t thinking about Kyuubi.”

“I wasn’t saying that. Damn it Naruto just listen to me. I care about you and I want to be with you. You are already going to be sending him to Konoha and I’m living with you. So, why can’t we be together?”

“Nothing is solid yet, Sasuke. I have is plans to move Kyuubi and You just barged into my home and said you were staying with me until the end of vacation. I am scared everyday that social services is going to come take Kyu away.”

“Then beat them to the punch go through your lawyers and file paper work with the courts saying that he’s going to be transferred under the Sharingan Scholarship. With all you have been through this is prevention and will keep that principal away. You can’t let them run your life.” The raven took the cold tan hands in his and looked pleadingly into those Cerulean eyes. “I told you before I’m not giving up on us. You make me feel something and I don’t want to lose you or that feeling. Please Naruto, please Let me help you. Don’t give up on what could be the best thing of both our lives.”

Tears were pouring down his face; he just couldn’t stop them. Sasuke was right this could be the best thing to both of them. Could he risk Kyuubi for his one chance at happiness maybe even love? He wanted to go on dates, hold hands and steal kisses just like any other couple. He had been on the defensive ever since Kyuubi was enrolled in school. Maybe it was time to go on the offensive so they could stop living in fear. He had the right to live his life and he wanted to live it with Sasuke.

“Okay, Sasuke, I’ll go out with you and I will go to my lawyers.” The whiskered teen was pulled into a fierce hug.

“You don’t have to do it by yourself Dobe I’m here for you. Now that I got you I am not letting you go.”

“Please don’t, don’t let go.” Naruto buried his face into the pale neck a hugged his Teme as if he would disappear if he let go.

“Never, I’ll never let go.”

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Kakashi laughed as Iruka was pushed into a snow bank by a sugared up Kyuubi. Most of the dogs decided it was too cold to venture outside the apartments so he only had three enjoying the snow and the show. Akino seemed to be glued to the English teacher following his every move. Whatever was bothering Iruka yesterday was still upsetting him today.

“Hey you guys Naruto and Sasuke are waiting for us at the park. So you better get out of the snow.”

“Alright Kyuubi Kakashi-sensei is right.” Iruka Stood up and brushed the snow off of the chibi.

“Don’t forget you have snow on you too.” Kakashi began to brush the snow off the snow covered shoulders. The tan man blushed as those pale fingers brushed his neck and a long the scar across his nose. “Let’s go we don’t want to be late.”

“Sure.” Iruka was a bit breathless and slightly aroused. Damn the man knew how to get under his skin. “Let’s go Kyuubi.”

“Hai!” The chibi giggled as they followed Kakashi and dogs across the street.

Kakashi was dragged across the street by his over exuberant dogs. When he turned back he saw the smile he loved vanished in an instant. He could hear anything but the sound of his heart.

“KYUUBI!” Naruto and Sasuke were running toward the street but they weren’t fast enough.

He heard the tires before he saw the car. He only had seconds before impact, without a second thought he grabbed Kyuubi and tossed him towards the sidewalk. The last thought he had was a prayer that the chibi made it to safety.

“IRUKA!” Kakashi’s heart seemed to stopped as he watched the car hit the English teacher fast and hard leaving the man bloody and broken.

A/N: Sorry for the long wait but I had a lot going on. Two of my kids had birthdays back to back. Then I had to fight my muses for words for all the ideas in my head. Hopefully I won’t take so long to post another chapter but I have a back up in my stories. Thanks for reading and please keep reviewing.
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