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Reunion of Shadows	By : Lisea18 Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male > Kakashi/Sasuke Views: 1897 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Title: Reunion of Shadows

Author: Lisea18

Rating: M

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, I'm making no money
from writing this
A big thank you to Lady Valtaya who was my Beta for this story!!
Author's
note: English is not my first language, so please forgive my mistakes.�

Once again an awfully late chapter. Sorry for the wait, seems I can't help it. I
hope you don't have to re-read everything each time.

Reunion of Shadows 13
Kakashi had settled on the
floor, sitting cross legged in front of the couch where Sasuke rested. His
beloved perverted book was forgotten on his lap, his elbows rested on his
knees, making his form slouch. As corny as it might sound, Kakashi was admiring
the sight set before him, enjoying the simple fact of having his lover sleeping
peacefully. �He was on his guard if
Kakashi took in the fact Sasuke had his hand under a cushion, fingers curled
around one of the many hidden kunai Kakashi kept in his house. To know his
former student had already localized most of them, if not all, sent a smile on
his features. At least, Sasuke wouldn't
reproach him to be a paranoid. He was one
too, with good reasons. �
He still remembered Iruka
freaking out when he found kunai hidden in random places, like in flour packets.
It tended to send the irascible teacher into long rants. Not that Kakashi could
really blame him� but he couldn't stop himself either, he had tried. Maybe this
time it would work out. Kakashi wouldn't say he would do everything for it to
work, because he had done his best in each of his relationships�
and it had never been a success.
Contrary to popular belief, he was a pervert
but he didn't fuck anything that moved. He
had had very few one night times. Hence why he needed the porn maybe? Not to
mention the fact it was a nice cover for his true
self. He was scared of getting hurt again, and he was terrified of hurting his precious people or losing them. He had had a few
short relationships and two long ones� one with Iruka and one with Gai.
Gai had been the first; they had ended
it from a common accord. They were far too different from each other. Gai thought of him as his rival and Kakashi didn't
acknowledge him, not that the man wasn�t strong� it was just that Kakashi
wasn't a rivalry type of guy. Gai had also tried to make him more joyful, to make him
understand the joy of youth. He had evidently failed miserably. Finally they
had decided that being friends, eventually fuck buddies from time to time, was
what suited them best. It hadn't gone smoothly but in the end they had managed
to save their friendship and pull away before doing irremediable damages.
Then Iruka� it had been a
hurtful relationship. They had both suffered terribly from it. Iruka had what
Kakashi called the "hero complex" just like Naruto. He had wanted to
save Kakashi, to teach him happiness. Kakashi had tried to please� they had
almost destroyed each other. He didn't want to dwell
on that; it brought back too many painful memories. It was still fresh on his mind;
after all it wasn't that long ago. They had started dating shortly before Sasuke ran off to Orochimaru.
After that Kakashi had
firmly believed he was done with romantic feelings. This kind of happiness
wasn't for him. If Iruka hadn't stand him, who would? And here he was now,
involved with a man far younger than himself,
his former student, an ex-missing nin.
It just made things even more complicated. Love really was a disease; you just
couldn't escape it- he had tried.
How would it go with
Sasuke? He was as broken as him, maybe even more� surely more. But that fact
might be what would make it work. Didn't people say that only a broken soul
could mend another one? His previous lovers had all tried to change him� he wanted to believe that Sasuke wouldn't. Maybe if
they simply accepted the other's suffering and knew they couldn't do anything
about it they would manage a relationship?
He eyed the young man gracefully sprawled on his couch. As if sensing the
inquisitive eyes on him, Sasuke moved, the covers sliding of him, revealing his
slender body. Kakashi smiled and leaned to put the covers back on but stopped
as he felt someone approach. In the blink of an eye he was at his window,
leaning on the frame and efficiently blocking the view of the man perched on
the outside windowsill.
He relaxed as he recognized
Suigetsu. The man was tensed, his eyes darting around, his crouched position
one that would permit him to act in seconds if necessary. Kakashi knew why he
was here and who he was looking for. He gently moved out, letting the water nin see Sasuke still lying peacefully on the couch, his
nakedness evident as the cover had slide from his shoulders and legs, just
covering his lower back and ass. Suigetsu relaxed immediately, obviously
relieved. Then he turned his gaze to Kakashi and the latter suddenly wished he
had his beloved Icha Icha
Paradise with him.
"Got into your pants heh?" remarked Suigetsu, grinning, clearly conveying
that he had known Sasuke would manage. �
Kakashi gave a lopsided
smile. How could he reply to that? He had fallen for Sasuke but then who would
resist him? He stared as Suigetsu jumped from the window soundlessly, entering
without invitation. He went straight to Sasuke and pulled the covers back on
him. �
"Don't let him down
now or I will chop you off," warned Suigetsu, his voice low and serious.
Then he grabbed a bottle of
water, grinning as he drank it, going back to the window, a
playful twinkle in his eyes.
"I hope you can keep up with his stamina old man," he chuckled
before taking his leave.
Kakashi went back to sit in
front of Sasuke, cursing under his breath. He felt as if he had just been trusted
with the Uchiha's life, as if his family had just
officially allowed their relationship. Because that's what Suigetsu and Karin
were to Sasuke, his family� as Juugo had been. He curled his fists in anger and
vowed once again he would do anything to prevent such a thing from happening
again.
He nearly jumped out of his
bones as he heard a cheerful knock on his door. Tonight was visit night or
something? Kakashi hurried up on his feet, there was only one man that was able
to sneak up on him and make a fucking knock sound cheerful and that was�
Kakashi gave a loud "Offf" as the air was knocked out of his lungs by a
strong body crushing him in what was called a "manly hug", a bottle
of sake was viciously digging into his back. This was one of Gai's bad habits; he just came, knocked, entered and
crushed his bones. But such things were a very bad idea when one had a cranky avenger
home; hence why Gai currently had a kunai under his
throat.
"Oy rival! I brought some sake so we could youthfully bond together! But I see you
already have company" pointed out Gai, releasing
his hold on Kakashi as the deadly weapon left his neck. �
Sasuke didn't glance at
them again, just going back to the couch, putting the cover around his naked
hips and heading for the bedroom, waving Kakashi good night. When they heard
the door close behind him Gai turned to Kakashi and
the latter grinned, his eyes curving. Gai rolled his
eyes, grabbed two cups and poured the sake.
"I'm glad to see you
enjoy the throws of passions rivals, it's a very youthful thing to do and I was
almost certain you had decided to bury
anything of the sort," started the man, before drowning a cup.
"But?" prompted
Kakashi, nursing his own drink.
"Sometimes youthful
passion has to be hidden, that's all,"
replied Gai, pouring Kakashi and himself more sake.
"Hai
Hai," replied Kakashi, fighting the urge to
point out not everyone in Konoha liked to break into his house to share sake
with him.
He inwardly smiled as he
could picture some other unwelcomed guest, like Genma,
but he wasn't worried about those. He knew he could trust them; the only thing
he would have to be concerned about was the jokes. It was nice to know Gai wasn't judgmental but simply worried. It seemed like
Sasuke and he both had a family keeping a close eye on them. Even if his was a
real headache, mused Kakashi has he noticed Gai had
started a drinking contest.
Hours later Gai took his leave, more than a
little tipsy. Kakashi crawled to his bed, collapsed on it fully dressed
only bothering to sneak under the cover to drape an arm around the slender man resting
there. He received a tired growl but wasn't rebuffed, not that he would have
noticed, he had passed out the moment his head touched the pillow.
-----------------
Kakashi woke up with a full
headache and a cold bed. He hadn't expected anything else, really. Funnily he
didn't wonder if Sasuke regretted it, the young man wasn't one to back down on
his choices. Especially since he had been the one pushing.
Stretching Kakashi reluctantly pulled out of the warm cover and started to
strip from his dirty clothes.
Totally naked he wandered
to his kitchen, launching coffee and putting some frozen food to reheat. Shower
sounded nice before breakfast so he dragged his naked butt there only to find a
raven inside. That was surprising. He leaned on the door frame, watching
through the curtains Sasuke tilting his head under the temperate water. The
room was free of the heavy cloud of steam, hence why Kakashi knew Sasuke didn't
like hot showers. He silently took in the sword next to the shower, where it
could be easily grabbed. He didn't doubt Sasuke had noticed the kunai hidden
inside the shower, as well as he knew perfectly well his lover had spotted him
the moment he stepped into the small room.
He entered behind Sasuke,
smirking as the latter didn't turn, guessing Kakashi wasn't wearing his mask
and respecting that fact. Shivering a little under the barely warm water,
Kakashi draped his arms around Sasuke's waist, flushing his already damp body
against the smaller one. Sasuke snorted at that, visibly amused his sensei just
couldn't keep his hands off him, not that he had ever doubted Kakashi's
perversion.
He hummed in enjoyment as
Kakashi turned off the water, took the soap and began rubbing it against the
black curly hairs above his lower regions, making it bubble. Trailing his
fingers a few times in those soft curls, Kakashi finally made his way up on
Sasuke's body, conscientiously spreading the soft soap, rubbing and massaging. He
loved the silkiness the soap provided, especially as he started to circle
already hard nipples. The younger male breath had caught in his throat and he
was shivering, his body leaning on Kakashi for support, head tilted on his
sensei's shoulder, eyes closed.
"Sasuke?"
"Mmm?"
mumbled Sasuke, arching his body in Kakashi's wake, his hands on Kakashi's ones,
following the movements and thumbs gently stroking the uncovered skin.
"How come you're not
pestering the Hyuuga?" wondered the grey-haired
man, grabbing a bottle of shampoo and pouring some in his hands before sliding
them in Sasuke's dark hair, amused at seeing it down, it was so strange not to
see all those spikes.
For a moment he couldn't
help but grin. It was as if Sasuke had lowered his guard, a totally stupid
thought since it was just that his hair wasn't spiked, but Kakashi's mind had
always been random.
"Because I told Naruto
I would meet him there," replied Sasuke, a smirk gracing his features.
"You're being late on
purpose?" inquired Kakashi, highly amused.
He lifted one leg between
Sasuke's, making them spread and providing a seat
for Sasuke. This way he was lower and it was
easier for Kakashi to massage his scalp. Not to mention the moan that elicited
from his lover had been delicious� he moved his leg a bit and felt Sasuke slide
on him, moaning again and slowly starting to rock against him.
"Ahnn
yes� hnn� Hinata will be there," replied Sasuke,
undulating, he had grabbed Kakashi's hips to keep his balance and serve as
leverage as he rocked against the leg between his, the friction against his
parted cheeks was just too delicious.
"Mahh
aren't you being manipulative� if you're late she will entertain him," mussed
Kakashi, wondering if Naruto would catch the fact Sasuke was doing his best to
pair him with the sweet Hyuuga.
Sasuke scratched at
Kakashi's hips, in pleasure or for punition, Kakashi didn't know, but it made
him rock hard. Sasuke too was pretty aroused. Humming he pushed his fingers
through the curls at Sasuke's pelvis, brushing his manhood with soap coated fingers
before going back up.
"Ahnnn
Kakashi you fucking tease� mmmhnn�"
"I agree with the
tease," chuckled Kakashi before lowering his lips to Sasuke's ear, licking
and biting, "and the fucking will come soon," he added huskily.
Sasuke purred, pushed
himself up Kakashi's leg, pressing his back against his sensei's arousal. The
latter gasped at that, and jerked forward. The soap was making their body slide
so easily as if they were silk covered but without losing any feeling. Kakashi
grabbed Sasuke's waist, slamming him against his lower regions as he rocked
against him.
"Ahnn! Ahhh! Kakashi! Kakashi," moaned Sasuke, his voice
begging as he clung to Kakashi's wrists, moving in tune with him.
Kakashi bit down on a pale
shoulder and Sasuke screamed, knees buckling, eyes almost snapping open. Kakashi
growled at such a reaction, then noticed just where he
had bit. There was no trace of it, but the cursed seal had been right there.
For a moment Kakashi couldn't help but wonder if he was unconsciously erasing
his failure. He pushed the thought aside. �It seemed Sasuke's body was still awfully sensitive at this place. Smirking Kakashi began to
lick and nibble, amazed as Sasuke shivered and moaned, starting to leak precome.
Kakashi grabbed Sasuke's
chin and turned his head so he could devour his mouth, he was met with
demanding passion. Stilling his body, Kakashi pulled Sasuke away, chuckling as
the latter snarled at that until he felt a soapy finger enter him.
"Hurry," Sasuke all
but mewled, blindly groping around until he caught Kakashi's free hand, he
brought it to his arousal, and sucked in a breath as his teacher gently began
to pump him, all along preparing him and nibbling at his throat.
"Kakashi�
Kakashi�" whispered Sasuke, wanton.
Kakashi had to close his
eyes to keep control; this was getting a bit too much. The sight of Sasuke's
body just begging to be taken was going to be his downfall. He hissed as he
felt his former student grab his arousal and position it at his entrance. Never the patient one. Before he could even protest his
fingers where moved out of Sasuke and the young man impaled himself on him,
moaning deeply as he was filled.
"You could have hurt
yourself," admonished Kakashi, caressing Sasuke's chin and nuzzling his
face in the crook of his neck.
"Shut up and
move," was his answer.
Kakashi rolled his eyes but
complied. Sasuke was seriously topping from the bottom, but who was Kakashi to
deny his wishes? Especially since it involved them having sex. Gently he
pressed Sasuke against him and began to thrust in and out, stroking Sasuke's
side. He was happy the bulging almost uncontrollable passion had died down.
Otherwise he would have had to keep Sasuke home to jump him all morning.
"Kakashi, deeper�"
Changing his angle
slightly, Kakashi deepened his thrust, making them low and profound, guiding
Sasuke by his hips.
"Ahhn yes, ahh!"
Bending down, Kakashi slid his
hand up Sasuke's arousal, teasing the tip then pumping it slowly, matching the
rhythm of his pelvis but backward, alternating deep thrusts and pumps. Sasuke
was now completely leaning on him, his hands on Kakashi's arms.
"Put your arms before
you," ordered Kakashi, as Sasuke complied he moved them toward the wall until
Sasuke had his palms pressed against it.
Then he grabbed Sasuke's
waist harder and began to roam inside, Sasuke screaming in bliss at the change.
Kakashi bit on the younger man's nape, then on his shoulder, again marking him as his right where Orochimaru had
once put the cursed seal. He closed his eyes
has he released all control and simply let lust take over, fucking Sasuke into
the wall. He muffled his own scream of ecstasy as Sasuke clenched around him,
coming.
Panting they both stayed
like that for a bit. Trembling slightly Kakashi reached for the tap and let hot
water pour on them, washing them. As he pulled out he felt himself grow hard
again as his come slide down Sasuke's legs before being washed away. Eyes still
closed Sasuke rinsed himself and left.
Kakashi followed him and
wrapped a towel around Sasuke, starting to dry him before being gently but
firmly pushed away.
"Forget it Kakashi, I
know how this will end," berated Sasuke, smirking and obviously please to
have such an effect on his former teacher.
"Mahh
Sasuke, I have more self control than that," replied Kakashi, drying
himself instead.
"Right," snorted
the dark-haired man.
"By the way, how are
you going to explain being late to Naruto?" wondered Kakashi, eyeing his
lover as he got dressed.
"I will say you held
me up of course," snickered Sasuke, leaving the
small room and finally opening his eyes.
�-----------------
Sasuke wasn't disappointed as
he reached the Hyuuga household, Hinata had served
tea and Naruto and her were happily chatting together.
Neji gave a curt nod to another Hyuuga before coming
to greet him, a slight smile tilting his lips as he knew why Sasuke was late.
"It worked, they are
talking," he whispered.
"Of course it
did," replied Sasuke, as lowly.
They exchanged a glance and
smirked, complicit. Then Naruto spotted Sasuke and jumped to his feet screaming
and pointing toward him. By doing so he knocked over the table and sent the
cups flying.
"And the dobe is making it so easy," mentioned Sasuke, rolling
his eyes as Naruto was helping Hinata, scratching the back of his head and
sending murderous glares toward his friend.
"You're late," he
growled.
"Kakashi held me up."
�
Sasuke ignored how Naruto's
eyes lost a bit of their shine at that. He had understood Sasuke had become
Kakashi's. Now that their teacher had agreed, Naruto knew he had no chance of
getting his friend� and he wouldn't even try, not one to break a couple. But
Sasuke guessed it wouldn't be easy for the blond
to let him go, especially after chasing him for years to finally have him back
but still out of reach.
As he crossed Hinata's gaze Sasuke blinked. She had noticed too, how
Naruto was now forcing the grin on his face�
and she obviously knew about Naruto's feeling for him. She might be an awfully
shy person but she was far from stupid. This was the kind of woman Naruto
deserved, he needed someone to take care of him, love him, pay
attention to him. Sasuke couldn't offer him that, nor could Sakura.
He gave a curt nod to
Hinata and then glanced at Naruto before resting his eyes on her again. She
flushed bright red but got the message, a small smile lighting her features at
knowing she had Sasuke's benediction. Sasuke watched her clumsily interact with
Naruto before hardening his features again.
"Any news?" he
asked Neji, falling into step with him as they made their way to the training
ground.
It had been decided as a
cover, that Neji, Hinata, Sasuke, Suigetsu, Karin and Naruto would train
together in the Hyuuga estate. After all the last
part of the Chuunin exams still had to be passed. Juugo's death hadn't canceled
it. He had died after they had opened the scroll, so their team had passed.
Sasuke knew his silent friend had taken that into account.
They had one month before
it started. People all thought their training under the Hyuuga
was a way to keep an eye on Sasuke and his team. Hiashi-sama
was a council member, Neji a Jounin and Hinata a
Chuunin. Not to mention the whole estate would be able to act if something
happened.
"None. I'm afraid he covered his traces
well," replied Neji, before giving him a scroll.
Sasuke pocketed it, knowing
it contained the list he had asked for. He
would have to study it and try to pinpoint the man. They were already playing a bet by being here; he hoped the man would attack
them. He had already noticed a few members that were always around when they
trained. He half smiled as Neji whispered the names in his ear as they fought
each other.
It was a good practice.
Neji was a strong opponent, keeping him on his toes. Not to mention he learnt
how to evade having his chakra points sealed and how to unseal them during a
fight, even if it took time. If he had to face a Hyuuga,
that would be priceless information. It seemed he had found on Neji a new ally,
even friend.
Neji was wrapping his arm
in bandages, restoring Sasuke's normal chakra flow in the process. Hinata was doing
the same for Naruto, while Suigetsu and Karin
bickered more than helped each other. Sasuke closed his eyes briefly as he
missed the familiar presence of Juugo, his silent way of watching over them.
-----------------
Nothing happened during the
month before the Chuunin exam, ROOT had been lying low. And here was Sasuke, in
that familiar arena where he had fought Gaara. In front of him was a kid, the
age he had been then, staring him in the eyes with all the aggression he could
muster. His legs were shaking but he stood his ground, stubborn. Sasuke gave a
sigh and took a defending position. The kid narrowed his eyes and all Sasuke
had to do to have him charge at him was smirk.
He left strangely like
Kakashi as he parried the kid, fighting back just enough to get him off his
back. Was that what he felt the time he had tested them? Maybe not� after all
this kid wasn't going to be his student� and Sasuke didn't even know why he was
doing this. Well except
that if he hadn�t been able to prove himself just because some cocky Anbu level bastard had to
pass the test too, he would�ve been pissed.
Sasuke pivoted on his legs
and flicked the kid away, sending him flying in a tree. He smirked as the
little one made a back flip and used the chakra
in his legs to stick on the wood. He had some good ideas. As his opponent took
some time to plan a counter attack, Sasuke dared a look to the Kage sitting far above them. He regretted it as he saw the
amusement curving his old sensei's eye. The latter lazily looking at him, his
head resting on his head, smirking as he caught Sasuke looking at him. A
twinkle that Sasuke just hated appeared in the grey eye as Kakashi slowing
shifted his gaze to a clock at his right. Sasuke instinctively followed the
movement only to notice he had been playing teacher for a good 30 minutes. Fuck.
�
In the blink of an eye he
was behind his little opponent, a kunai under his throat and both his arms
secured behind his back by his free hand. The kid admitted defeat begrudgingly.
Refusing to look at Kakashi again, or he might actually
fucking blush, he went back to his team. For good measure he bonked a chuckling
Naruto on the back of the head.
"Done pampering the little monkey?" teased Suigetsu, lifting
his arms in peace as he received a vicious glare.
Suigetsu jumped into the
arena, grinning with a teeth pocking out, as he screamed:
"Ya
sure I can't kill him?"
Sasuke simply threw one of
his empty bottles at the back of his head. Settling
on the floor next to Karin and Naruto, he didn't even bother to look at the
other matches. It wasn't interesting in the least. However, he did notice his
team had followed his example, letting the kids prove themselves.
"Hey, Sasuke, you
consider taking a genin team?" whispered Naruto,
sitting next to him, their shoulder brushing.
Sasuke simply rolled his
eyes. And Naruto grinned sheepishly, scratching his head.
"Yeah� not sure they
would trust you with one� so Anbu then?"
"Hn"
"I think I will take a
team first," pensively announced Naruto.
"That's a good idea,
you will be a good teacher," replied Sasuke, turning his head just enough
to meet the widened eyes of his friend, "and a good Hokage," he added
so low Naruto had to strain his ears to catch it.
"Whoua!! He's that good in bed?"
whistled Naruto, hopping on his feet to rush to the arena before Sasuke could retaliate.
He gave a loud shriek as he
fell head first inside, courtesy of one pissed Uchiha.
He grumbled as laughter could be heard around him. He pouted as Sasuke looked
down at him, leaning on the border, a content smirk gracing his lips.
"Temeeee,"
whined Naruto, smiling nonetheless.
"Dobe," replied
Sasuke.
They knocked fists once as
Naruto strode into the arena. Huge grin plastered on, ready to prove himself to the world once again.
-----------------
Kakashi turned the cold
familiar yet unfamiliar Anbu mask in his hands. A
hedgehog, marked all in black paint. It
suited him. They could have chosen something like an
Hawk or a snake� something that would relate to his past. But they had given
him one that was more about his personality, his haircut too, maybe a way to
have a new start.
Next to that he had two
other masks, a fish one and a leech� he had a feeling Karin wasn�t going to be
happy with that one. He also had a fox one safely stored in his office, for
later. He knew Naruto wanted to teach before becoming
an Anbu.
Kakashi sighed as he stared
accusingly at the masks. As if he didn't have enough on his mind already� He
couldn't let the three be together. He had to separate them into three
different teams until the council agreed Sasuke wasn't a danger anymore. That
was going to be tricky. He had to find someone that wouldn't mind having Sasuke
in their team, knowing the pain-in-the-ass was certainly stronger. Then he
would have to find people to take Suigetsu and Karin, and that would be another
headache, the two being faithful only to Sasuke. He couldn't even send them on
single missions, since they had to be monitored. Seriously he couldn't wait to
throw all of those headaches Naruto's way�
Kakashi softly caressed the
hedgehog mask. Slowly he lifted it to his face and stared through its eyes. How
would Sasuke feel with it on? How would he feel� with Sasuke out there, risking his life for a village that didn't really deserve his trust or his assistance? He knew he would kill
people, do the dirty deeds that had to be done? Kakashi was used to fearing for
his beloved life, they were ninja. But truth be said, it was a feeling you
never really got used to.
Of course Sasuke was
strong, stronger than himself but Kakashi wasn't delusional. There was always
stronger than you, or you lacked luck, or they outnumbered you. Death happened.
He couldn't even go on missions with him.
Worse, he would know just how dangerous every
mission was going to be; as he would be the
one assigning it. And taking into account
Sasuke's strength, they would all be top rated. He had never had to deal with
that. Usually either he would be with his lovers or he
wouldn't know the mission at all. At least for now he knew Sasuke would be with
a team.
He shivered as he
remembered what Sasuke had told him. How he had asked him if he had been
ordered to kill Obito. Even with a team around they didn't know if Root wasn't
infiltrated. Could he stand to lose another precious person? He was scared. It
had been what, one month and a week since they had started their relationship? At
that point, with all his relationship, troubles had already started to take shape- subtle but present.
Even with Gai or Iruka. Right now nothing of the sort
had happened with Sasuke. Maybe it was because of all that was going on, Root
on top. Difficulties brought them together. But, even thinking of that, didn't
deter Kakashi; he had hope for them. It was the first time things went this
well even if it was only a good start and
they were far from knowing each other perfectly. And that freaked out Kakashi
because he wouldn't bear to lose that.
Kakashi dropped the mask,
looking at it as it clattered on the desk, sliding a few centimeters before
stopping. It stared back at him with its empty eye sockets.
He was expected at the Uchiha compound. They were celebrating their turning Jounin, even if the exam had been for Chuunin,
it had been decided not to wait to make them Jounin�
or Anbu in Sasuke and his team case. Kakashi didn't
feel like celebrating that. He tiredly looked at the mask before lazily picking
it up and leaving his office and its overflow of papers.
On his way to Sasuke's, he
just couldn't help but stop at the monument, where Obito's
name was written along with so many of his loved one. As usual, lost in
thought, talking with ghost that couldn't reply� time passed and he was at
least one good hour late. He didn't hurry. People were used to that by now.
As he reached the Uchiha
estate he could hear the laugher, they had invited friends. More likely Naruto
had made all his friends come. Kakashi winced as that certainly meant Iruka was
there too. He wasn't looking toward seeing him; they had less good relationship
that he had Gai. Not to mention he had a feeling the
teacher wouldn't look his new involvement with a former student in a good eye. Putting
his hands in his pocket he slowly dragged himself toward the party, taking the
longest route to do so. He sighed as he passed next to the graveyard and froze
as a lone familiar silhouette caught his eyes.
He watched silently as
Sasuke stood in front of Juugo's grave. It reminded so much of what he had done
just a bit earlier he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. He knew what
was going on in Sasuke's head. Yet, at the same time Kakashi felt warm� it was
slightly disturbing. But� he knew Sasuke understood his need to visit the grave
almost every day, the fact that he didn't let
go of the dead. That made him happy. Kakashi joined Sasuke just as he poured water
on the grave, souls were thirsty.
"Fashionably late as
usual Sensei?" teased Sasuke, tilting his head toward Kakashi, smirking.
"Anti-social as usual Sasuke-kun?" retorted
Kakashi, his visible eye curving.
Sasuke snorted and began to
make his way toward the house, noticing Suigetsu sitting outside, no doubt
keeping an eye on his leader just in case. Kakashi fell into step with him,
smiling fondly as he saw Naruto speaking to a madly blushing Hinata.
"Ah there you are
bastard!" screamed Naruto, giving Sasuke a small punch on the shoulder,
"don't go missing when you're one of the party heroes!"
Sasuke growled as he was
unceremoniously dragged into the party again. Kiba had started a drinking
contest and Naruto was already dancing on the table, making the girls giggle
madly, Hinata on the verge of collapsing. Kakashi smiled as this was one of
those precious moments when everything was fine, a moment suspended in time
when everything fit.
Kakashi smiled as Iruka
rubbed is temples, having to deal with Gai and Lee
being their usual self. Carefully he moved into the crow, giving Suigetsu and
Karin their Anbu mask in perfect confidentiality. Until
he reached Sasuke, who had been saved by Neji, and was now resting on a chair
looking content to be away from all the commotion.
"Tsk
tsk tsk Sasuke,"
started Kakashi, placing himself in front of Sasuke so his back hid both their
hands, "you shouldn't stay in your corner," he went on, his voice
loud enough for people to pick the normal conversation and not dwell on it.
Sasuke's eyes had narrowed
slightly, picking up on the seriousness Kakashi's face betrayed. He didn't
break their eye contact as he felt the cold mask slide in his fingers. In a
blink it was safely hidden in the young man's yukata.
Kakashi retreated immediately, his little idle chat having served his purpose. He
almost jolted as Sasuke rose from the chair, as if half heartedly indulging his
teacher, but his fingers had closed on Kakashi's, squeezing briefly.
This simple gesture was all
Kakashi needed to know Sasuke knew exactly what was going on in his mind. Then
Sasuke walked past him, not even looking at him, his lips barely moving as he
whispered for Kakashi's hears only.
"Neji's Anbu team will be perfect."
Kakashi laughed, slumping
down on his chair with Icha Icha
paradise as a perfect cover. Sasuke hadn't made promises of coming back safe,
of not dying. He hadn't murmured empty words, empty promises one was never sure
to keep. He had just solved the only trouble
Kakashi had that he could deal with right now.
He had found a team where he could trust the leader, and the latter wouldn't
mind Sasuke being stronger or at the same level as him.
Kakashi closed his eye
briefly as he felt once more that he wouldn't be
standing back quietly if he lost Sasuke. But as terrifying as
that was, it warmed his heart to know that
it was worth the risk.
---------To be continued--------
Now let's cross our fingers
so I won't wait to publish next chapter in 4 more months. Hope you enjoyed.
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