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Truth	By : emethyst Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male > Kakashi/Iruka Views: 4096 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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the following morning they couldnt help but laugh when iruka woke and wanted to know when they got to leave.

"i think you have to wait until the sun fully comes up"

asuma chuckled. iruka pouted a bit before nodding his head. the next thing he asked was if they could get a nurse to remove the iv.

"hold your jets man, its only a little while longer and you dont want to be without pain medication"

"sure i do, means you guys cant force me to sleep for hours on end"

they snorted at that, they knew that most likely he would be sent home with a prescription for some type of painkiller. it was two aggravating hours later that the nurse first came in to check on them. iruka had since fallen asleep but even kakashi was getting anxiousis to get the jounin back home. though he didnt tell his team as much.

"good morning"

they nodded to her as she approached iruka and took down the drips he was still attached too. leaving the catheder in for a few moments longer.

"you might want to wake him, some shinobi dont react well to having these taken out while their asleep"

kakashi nodded, gently shaking iruka's shoulder was enough to rouse the man from slumber, once he saw the nurse he smiled.

"im going to take out your iv now"

he nodded and watched as soon it was out and his arm bandaged, he was finally free.

"the doctor will be in shortly to go over at home care, then you'll be allowed to leave"

the jounin waited and after another ten minutes one of the doctors came in with a clipboard. smiling to them he had to say.

"i never thought i was going to be signing these for you, but you managed to beat the odds my friend."

iruka smiled as the doctor signed him out before beginning to tell kakashi what he needed to do.

"he's going to have some anti inflammatory drugs, its vital he takes those, the poison might be gone, but its after effects can linger for a bit. he could suffer from migraines, muscle spasms and cramps. he'll propably be unsteady on his feet for a while so dont let him walk far without you present. he's going to be given a pain medication which is take as needed, but it is advised that he take it for the next couple days until he can get used to being off the morphine. other than that the only thing i can say is to listen to your body, it will tell you what you need"

iruka managed a tired nod to the doctor who handed some papers over to kakashi

"how about we try getting you out of bed for the first time"

the doctor came to one side of iruka and instructed kakashi in grasping his iruka's upper arm to help him balance as they slid his legs over the bed. once his legs were swung out from underneath the blanket the doctor raised a brow at the tag on iruka's leg.

"the anbu did it to prevent him from using his technique on the pain drugs."

the doctor scowled at iruka, who made it his mission to look everywhere but the doctor.shaking his head the doctor reached over and ripped the tag off. instantly chakra flowed forth giving iruka a little more strength.

"he's going to need all the help he can get to be walking around."

kakashi nodded to the doctor and followed his lead as they got iruka to his feet. he nearly fell,but kakashi braced him against his body and held him upright. the doctor frowned a moment before asking iruka to lift one of his legs. iruka complied but didnt get it very high off the ground before wincing, the limb starting to shake at the exersion.

"thats enough, you can put it down now"

the leg all but fell to the ground, iruka sighing in relief.

"is everything ok?"

kurenai called out. the doctor nodded before explaining.

"the poison did a number on his muscles no doubt, he's going to have some problems using his muscles until they strengthan back up in a day or two."

the jounin nodded, glad to hear that it wasnt something permanent. the doctor helped to stabalize iruka and pulled him away from kakashi to see him stand. iruka was gritting his teeth and he had a death grip on kakashi's vest, trying desperatly not to fall.

"alright, you can sit back down"

iruka all but fell against the bed. his legs were trembling.

"your going to have to get him up a couple times a day to make sure his muscles dont atrophy. with a little work he'll be back to fighting strength in no time"

kakashi nodded to the doctor before saying.

"dont worry he'll get his exercise and i'll make sure he doesnt over do it."

smiling at the jounin he wished them well before leaving for the final time. once he was gone genma asked.

"i'll break you out now if you want to pay me"

"bite me"

the jounin laughed at irukas sense of humor. kurenai went to get a wheelchair so they could leave, they all knew iruka couldnt walk that far yet so they would just borrow one and have it returned later. seeing the wheelchair iruka made a face, but raidou just asked.

"you wanna walk the whole way?"

iruka paled at that and shook his head. raidou nodded before responding ' i thought so' it wasnt hard for asuma and kakashi to get iruka situated in the chair and then they were off. taking the elevator out of the icu wing down to the main floor. once they were outside iruka inhaled deeply. they gave him a moment to just enjoy being outside before starting on their way to kakashi's place. they were lucky enough that it was still early so that not alot of people were around, those that were out and about were shinobi and paid them no mind. tilting his head back iruka asked.

"so when are you guys on active duty again?"

"not until the whole mess of your exam is taken care of, the hokage is not a happy woman. the fact that they denied you your kekkai genkai was enough for removal, but the poisoning...that just takes the cake."

iruka waited a moment before treading carefully.

"arent you guys going to be bored not doing anything"

kurenai turned to face him as she walked beside his wheelchair.

"we'll be helping kakashi take care of you, besides you can come and watch us train for a change."

iruka perked up a little at the last part. turning his head enough to tell asuma.

"i will pay you to knock raidou on his ass"

"hey, what did i do?"

asuma just chuckled at the man, how they had missed this. to think that it could have been taken away from them, made their blood boil. coming to the stairs of the apartment building iruka couldnt help but say.

"there's no way i can climb that"

the jounin snorted before raidou and asuma each took one side of the wheelchair and hoisted him up the flights of stairs, leaving kakashi to get the door. once they had unlocked the door and entered they put him back down. kakashi went into the living room and they followed after taking their own sandals off, wheeling iruka in with them. they all found a place to sit while kakashi went to make some tea for them all. they didnt say a word as they noticed iruka was fading fast, his eyes half closed as he slumped in the chair. kakashi brought the tea out and smirked beneath his mask. handing the tea to his teammates before taking his own seat. iruka was out cold.

"well at least you wont have to force him to sleep"

genma muttered quietly as he took a drink of tea. kakashi nodded, he had wondered how long iruka would last, he'd done far better than he had expected.

"so are you two going to come watch us all train in a few days?"

kakashi nodded.

"he'll get cabin fever if i force him to stay here. besides he wants to see you beat up raidou"

asuma chuckled as raidou sputtered about having done nothing to gain the man's ire. they enjoyed each others company for an hour or so before they told kakashi to call if he needed anything. he waved them off, he wasnt planning on needing their help, but it was nice to know he could count on them. once he had shown them out he went back into the living room and sighed. he really should get iruka up and move him to the bed before he got a crink in his neck. nodding his head he came to kneel infront of the teacher and gently shook his arm. tired eyes came open and he smiled.

"come on, lets get you comfortable in bed ne?"

iruka raised his head only to realise that kakashi's team was no longer there. letting kakashi wheel him to the back of the house he asked when they had left.

"not even five minutes ago, they have some things to do and wanted to let you rest. i thought you'd be more comfortable in bed"

"at least its not a hospital bed"

kakashi nodded as he turned the chair around to be able to life the man up easily and place him on the bed. iruka stopped him though.

"can i try?"

kakashi was reluctant to let him tax himself, but he remembered what the doctor had said. nodding he positioned himself to be able to catch iruka if needed. he helped iruka lift himself onto his shaking legs before following him the couple steps to the bed, he then helped iruka back down to the bed where the jounin sighed, his legs already felt like jello.

"thanks"

"no problem, how do you feel?"

"tired mostly, weak, its weird not being in full control of your motor functions"

kakashi nodded before replying.

"been there, done that."

iruka smiled at him as kakashi pulled the blankets up to cover his legs and torso. once he was comfortable he asked.

"what are you going to do now that you have some freedom?"

kakashi frowned at brown haired man.

"i was going to join you for a nap"

iruka smiled and nodded, kakashi went to the other side of the bed and climbed underneath the covers. wrapping his arms around iruka to draw him closer. he felt iruka's hand weakly come to rest on top of his heart and he smiled into the mans hair. once he was sure iruka was settled he spoke.

"get some sleep, when we get up i'll run a hot bath for you"

"you are a saint"

kakashi chuckled and kissed the mans head, it wasnt long before both of them were out cold. they slept for close to four hours before kakashi woke up, he stayed still so as to not disturb iruka, instead just running his hands through the mans hair gently. he had missed this. this closeness to another person.it was close to another hour when iruka stirred against his chest.

"you alright?"

"mmm comfy"

"well then we can stay right here."

"kakashi?"

"yeah"

"im sorry if i worried you"

kakashi smiled before stating honestly.

"you about gave me a heart attack actually, but i forgive you. its not like you chose to dose yourself up with poison"

"true, im not that crazy. im still sorry though."

iruka tilted his head back to be able to look into kakashi's visible eye.

"did you murder anyone while i was sleeping?"

"ibiki wont let me"

iruka snickered at the copy nin.

"thats propably for the best, dont want you locked up with mizuki you'd propably cause a riot with terrorizing the inmates"

kakashi smiled down to the man in his arms.

"are you insinuating that i would make a bad prisoner?"

"very bad"

"mah, i'd keep people on their toes"

iruka chuckled against him, finally iruka sighed and asked.

"can i have that bath now?"

"sure."

kakashi gently moved out from underneath iruka and went to draw the bath. once he had it prepared he helped iruka get to his feet again and get situated in the wheelchair. it was as short trip to the bathroom, but kakashi knew it was too long of a walk for iruka just yet. he helped iruka out of the wheelchair to stand and began to help him shrug out of the sleeping clothes the hospital had given him. iruka turned beet red as they undressed him. kakashi chuckled before mentioning that he'd seen it all before. that just seemed to make iruka blush all the more. shaking his head he carefully manouvered iruka to step over the rim of the tub and get standing in the water before slowly lowering the man into the steaming water. once he had him settled he asked.

"do you need anything?"

iruka shook his head.

"no i got it from here, though you might want to check on me to make sure i dont fall asleep in here"

kakashi nodded and told him to enjoy the bath. once he was outside the bathroom he took a moment to calm his fastly beating heart. to be able to hold iruka again, to feel his bare flesh again. he shuddered and tried to get his body back under his control.

iruka enjoyed the warm water, it helped with the mild ache in his legs from standing. he knew he shouldnt be discouraged and that he was lucky to even be alive. it still didnt help him though to know just how reliant he was going to be on kakashi. sighing he got back to washing himself so that he could get out of the cooling water. once he was sure he was done he called for kakashi. the silver haired nin appeared in the doorway.

"im done"

nodding his head, kakashi helped iruka to stand, and get out of the tub before seating him on the toilet while he drained the water. iruka used the fluffy towel that had been sitting on the sink counter to start drying himself. halfway through he couldnt do it anymore, his limbs strained at the strength it took to raise them. kakashi wordlessly took over for him, knowing when iruka's body had simply had enough. he brought him some boxers and a pair of sleeping pants. once they got him dressed and back into the wheelchair kakashi asked.

"bed or living room"

"living room please"

nodding his head he steered them down the hallway and around the corner to the living room. once there he helped iruka onto the couch where he could sit or adjust himself to lay down. moving the wheelchair away he turned back to see iruka almost alseep.

"im gonna grab a shower."

iruka nodded while yawning. smiling at the sight he left the man to go back to sleep and took the time to enjoy a nice hot shower. all the previous ones had been fast and efficient so as to get back to iruka's side at the hospital. now that he knew the man was safe and just in the other room he took advantage of being able to thouroughly enjoy himself. stepping out of the shower he dried off and put on a pair of lounge pants for himself, going shirtless as well he made his way back out into the living room. iruka was out like a light, smiling at the sight, he took his seat and grabbed the book on the table next to his chair to read for a bit.

iruka woke to a hushed voice talking to someone, it didnt take long for his brain to connect that the voice was kakashi's and whoever he was talking too either wasnt in the room where he could hear them or he was on the phone with somone.

"no no....i dont care....are you sure? alright alright i'll take care of it tomorrow if your in that much of a hurry, but it'll cost you. alright i'll see you tomorrow then"

with that he heard the phone being hung back up and kakashi's steps as he returned to his chair. once he was sure he was seated, he opened his eyes and asked.

"what was that about?"

kakashi didnt even twitch at the sudden voice instead answering quite cooly.

"im afraid thats classified"

iruka snorted knowing that kakashi was pulling his leg.

"its just a simple recon job they need me for, its a day mission so i wont be gone more than a couple hours and i'll call one of the other to come over and stay with you while im gone"

"it must be important if the hokage is letting them call you right after i got out of the hospital."

"yeah got the feeling that their slammed."

iruka smiled, he was glad that kakashi hadnt outright refused the mission just for his sake. he knew that people like kakashi could get bored if cooped up in the village too long. he was a fighter after all, it was what he was meant to do. kakashi looked to the clock before nodding and fishing out a bottle from his vest pocket, iruka groaned at the sight of the medicaition.

"mah its not so bad, this is just the anti inflammatory. you dont have to take pain pills until bed time"

iruka brightened at that and after kakashi brought him a glass of water he easily took the pill before speaking.

" you know you could just summon mayonaka or pakkun to watch me while your gone"

the glare he got told him to shut up.

"i was just saying"

"they cant help you to the bathroom, or get you food or water."

"its not like i'd die from having to wait a little"

again the glare told him to shut up.

"alright alright, who were you going to ask?"

"does it matter?"

"no of course not, i just wanted to know who i would need to be apologizing too for the inconvenience"

kakashi snorted before replying.

"your not an inconvenience, your their friend."

"i still feel like they've done too much for me, you've done too much for me"

"mah just wait till i come back from using the sharigan too much and cant lift a finnger for weeks on end, then we'll be even"

iruka smiled at him before saying.

"i would think that you would learn your limitations after so long"

"mah im a slow learner"

"bullshit"

kakashi laughed at the jounin sitting across from him. then it hit him. iruka still didnt know that he had passed. that he had been awarded the rank of jounin. smiling he spoke.

"im surprised you havent asked how your exam went"

"im lucky to be alive, i dont give much of a crap about their stupid test after that"

"true, but you should be proud of yourself, you continued the exam long after other people would have dropped out."

iruka shrugged his shoulders before relaxing once more into the couch.

"you passed by the way, your a jounin now"

iruka blinked at him for a couple moments before stating.

"jounin"

"yes, the hokage herself signed the paperwork after you were admitted to the hospital."

iruka smiled he couldnt believe that he had managed to pass. he was sure that they would have come up with some crap excuse to disqualify him at the last moment.

"iruka?"

"hmm oh yeah sorry i was just thinking."

kakashi nodded, understanding that the man needed to wrap his head around the fact that he had passed the exam.

"so what happens now?"

"you rest and recover and once the hokage clears you, you can either return to working for ibiki or start taking missions. hell you could propably do both."

iruka couldnt believe it, he had more options now than ever before, he could literally choose what he wanted to do instead of being forced to settle with what he was allowed to do. looking to kakashi, iruka said.

"thank you"

"for what? you did all the hard work"

"without you guys i wouldnt have been able to pass it. so thank you"

kakashi nodded his head, he was glad that iruka seemed happy about his promotion. then suddenly iruka started laughing. confused he raised an eyebrow and waited for iruka to explain.

"gods, please tell me i'll be allowed to shove this in mizuki's face"

kakashi laughed with him.

"if you'll agree to be my chaperone i'll go with you just to be able to remember the look on his face"

that made iruka laugh all the more. it took a while for them to settle down, but once they had iruka was out of breath and he was struggling to stay awake again.

"dont fight it iruka, your tired. go to sleep"

"you'll be here when i wake up?"

"i promise"

iruka nodded tiredly before turning his head to the side to get comfortable. kakashi waited a couple minutes before getting up so as to not disturb the man. he quickly dialed the number, it picked up on the second ring.

"hello?"

"raidou its kakashi, i need you to come watch iruka for me tomorrow, ibiki is giving me a day mission that they need my eye for."

"sure thing, what time?"

"nine"

"we'll be there"

"thanks"

hanging up the phone he twisted around to watch iruka sleep for a moment before going into the kitchen to rustle up something that they could both eat.

iruka woke to the smell of food being cooked. his stomache let him know that it wanted said food. smiling he called out.

"what are you making?"

"eggplant soup"

"it smells really good"

kakashi poked his head out of the kitchen and let iruka know.

"dinner will be done in 5, genma and raidou are coming over tomorrow to hang with you during the day"

"ok"

once the soup was done kakashi came out into the living room with two mugs full. putting them down on the coffee table he asked iruka if he thought he could feed himself or if he would need help.

"let me try"

nodding he helped iruka to get a firm grasp on the mug and handed him a spoon. iruka dove in, it not only smelled good but it was deliciousis. it wasnt long before his arms started to tremble and ache from the strain of holding the mug.

"can you take this?"

kakashi turned back around from his own meal and reached out to take the mug carefully, not saying a word when iruka sighed as his hands were finally able to relax.

"did you get enough"

"oh yes, it was great"

smiling he finished his own soup before putting the dishes in the sink to clean later. returning to the living room he saw iruka watching him.

"what?"

"nothing"

shaking his head he approached the man and asked if he was ready to retire to the bedroom for the rest of the night.

"sure, im about ready to crash again anyways"

"alright let me get you that pain pill and then we'll head to bed."

iruka nodded and took the pill without complaint he was too tired and achy to care if he had to take the damn pain pill.kakashi helped him get back into the wheelchair and steered him down the hallway into the bedroom. once they were in place he helped iruka to stand and climb into bed. wrapping him up in blankets he moved the wheelchair away before climbing in on his side of the bed. it was only a couple seconds before he had his arms full of iruka. the two adjusted around until they found their comfortable positions for the night.

"what time do you leave?"

"i have to be there by ten, raidou and genma will be here at nine"

"is it dangerous?"

"shouldnt be, im just going to be observing someone"

iruka nodded against his chest, his hand once more finding its place over kakashi's heart. feeling the steady thump of the organ beneath his fingertips. he could feel kakashi's hand running through his loose hair and it was only a matter of minutes before he drifted off to sleep. kakashi wasnt too far behind him.

************

kakashi woke first like always and took the time to watch iruka sleep for a few more minutes before sighing, he needed to get ready. as gently as he could he manuvered iruka to lay down on the bed, covering him with more of the blanket. smiling at the fact that he had managed to get out from under the man without waking him, he went to take a shower.

iruka was only half awake when he realized he wasnt as warm as he should be. reaching out his hand grasped nothing but blanket. eyes opening he saw that he was indeed still in bed but that kakashi was gone. his heart began to race, had he missed his chance to say goodbye.no, the shower was on. sighing he felt his heart slow down in his chest as he relaxed in the warm blankets. closing his eyes he listened to the water in the shower continue for a couple minutes more before shutting off. the door to the bathroom came open and soft footsteps came back into the room, he could hear kakashi moving around quietly in the room. opening his eyes he saw the nin with his back to him, showing a variety of scars on the pale flesh. they rippled with each movement kakashi made. watching the man get his clothes on he stayed silent. until he heard the click of the case containing his anbu gear.

"is it hard to get that stuff on and off"

kakashi looked over his shoulder, his left eye closed so as not to waste any chakra.

"at first it was a pain in the ass, but you get used to it and figure out the best way to get it on"

iruka just watched as kakashi turned around and let him sate his curiousity. the shin guards were easy enough, but the plates on his arms and chest took a little more manuevering and then you have to click the straps in place. once he had secured all of his armor, he came to lean over the chunin, smiling he opened his other eye and let the sharingan take in the sight of the man laying in the bed. iruka looked up to him and smiled before using a shaking hand to cover the eye gently.

"dont do that, you'll waste your chakra for nothing"

"its not nothing, i get to have the memory forever and with today being quite boring i can let it play over and over"

he gently used his gloved hands to take away iruka's shaking one and put it back on the bed where it could rest. iruka just blushed at him and kakashi couldnt help but like the sight. leaning forward he kissed iruka, by now they were used to the friction of the mask being in the way. it didnt stop them from enjoying the kiss. pulling back kakashi said.

"lets get you up, unless you want genma to see you laying in my bed"

iruka shook his head which got a laugh out of kakashi as he made his way over to iruka's side of the bed with the wheelchair. by now they had gotten a certain rythm to how to get him in and out of the wheelchair so it only took a moment. kakashi made iruka try standing for a minute or two before allowing the tired man to sit. wheeling him out into the living room he asked.

"chair or couch?"

iruka shrugged before commenting.

"you could just leave me in here, it would be easier for raidou and genma to move me around if they dont have to get me back in the chair"

kakashi shook his head and walked around to the front of the wheelchair. kneeling to make them eye to eye.

"you have to practice standing and taking a few steps. besides im not concerned about what is easy for them."

iruka nodded before answering.

"couch"

smiling he manuevered the wheelchair over there and once again got iruka standing, this time though a couple inches away so as to force him to try and walk. iruka gritted his teeth but managed the few steps with kakashi supporting him. once he was seated he took some heavy breaths. kakashi stayed kneeled in front of him to make sure he was alright before getting up to move the wheelchair out of the way. before he could do anything else there was a knock on his door. going to the door kakashi returned with both genma and raidou who were only in their jounin attire.

"thanks for coming over"

they waved him off as they took up residence in the chairs in the living room. kakashi nodded and looked to a tired iruka.

"i'll see you later today, try to be good ne?"

the other jounin watched as iruka flipped him off, kakashi laughed and dissapeared in a puff of smoke. it was genma who asked.

"trouble in paradise"

"he made me walk"

"ah, well the doctor did say you had to do that"

he ignored the tired glare he got from the other jounin. instea opting to let raidou continue the conversation.

"you have your meds yet?"

iruka shook his head, nodding raidou got up and asked where they'd be.

"kitchen"

entering the smaller room he found the prescribed meds along with a note.

' raidou,genma, here's his pills good luck getting him to take the pain medicine, the inflamatory doesnt seem to both him as much. either way i should be back by 5, make sure to get him up and move him around a little even if he protests.'

nodding his head he fished out the three pills iruka needed to take and grabbed a glass of water before rentering the living room. iruka glared at the offered objects,but genma piped up.

"trust me when i say you dont want to fight raidou about taking pills. he once put me in a headlock and crammed some down my throat"

that got him a stunned look from the younger man, he nodded. it was true he'd do just about anything to make sure that iruka took his pills when he needed them. luckily the threat seemed to do the trick and iruka took them all with only a frown. once that was handled raidou took his seat again and asked how he'd been.

"tired, my limbs keep shaking whenever i try to use them too much"

his friends nodded, it was to be expected, but they couldnt blame the man for being discouraged by it.

"what have you been up too?"

it was an innocent question, but raidou knew that the answer he was about to get from his lover would be anything but.

"we had dinner, caught up on some chores and then he fucked my brains out"

iruka turned scarlet red, all the blood rushing to his cheeks.

"problem?"

iruka sputtered to find an answer finally just going with.

"too much information genma"

the man shrugged his shoulders before fishing out a senbon and popping it in his mouth. iruka continued to blush, staring at the floor. raidou smiled at the man's innocent nature.

"why dont you try and get some sleep, those pain pills will be kicking in soon anyways and unless you want genma asking you embaressing questions while your doped up, you had better be asleep"

iruka frowned at genma who shrugged his shoulders. turning his head to face raidou he asked.

"you'd let him take advantage of me?"

"your the one who offered to pay asuma to kick my ass remember"

iruka frowned but got comfortable on the couch and closed his eyes. the two jounin watching him smiled. they waited a while before talking to one another.

"your lucky kurenai wasnt here to scold you for that"

raidou told his lover, genma moved the senbon in his mouth around for a moment before replying.

"mah he's not a prude, just easy to embaress."

raidou reguarded the sleeping figure.

"he's been good for kakashi"

"he's been good for all of us"

raidou smiled, he was glad that he wasnt the only one to see it. he just hoped that with iruka gaining jounin status the man wouldnt become hardened by the missons he might have to take. they let iruka sleep until just after noon. raidou waking the man up to eat some soup. iruka was still obviously doped up because he was slow to move. smiling genma asked.

"whats your favorite color?"

raidou frowned at his lover knowing what he was doing. iruka paused in feeding himself to answer.

"blue"

he took a couple more spoonfuls of soup before being interupted again.

"do you love kakashi?"

"genma!"

raidou shouted, it was none of their buisness how the man felt about their captain. genma just shot a glare back at him, he wanted to know. before they could get into a full out arguement iruka answered.

"yeah, i think i do"

genma smiled while pulling off a 'see i told you so' face. raidou shook his head before stating.

"no more questions, finish your soup"

iruka was able to eat a little more before putting it aside. relaxing back into the couch iruka suddenly spoke up.

"do you love kakashi?"

raidou was laughing at genma, who had a shocked look on his face.

"umm no? i love raidou iruka, you know we've been together a while"

iruka frowned at that and asked again.

"do you love kakashi?"

looking over to his lover with desperate eyes, raidou was no help he just kept laughing.

"yeah alright i love him as a friend"

iruka nodded his head before getting comfortable and falling back to sleep. finally genma asked.

"what do you think that was about?"

raidou shrugged before commenting.

"who knows, he's on painkillers genma, his mind could be thinking he's asking a totally different question. i wouldnt worry too much about it."

genma nodded but started to fiddle with senbon in his mouth, rolling it along his tongue to try and soothe himself from the awkward question. they knew better than to expect kakashi on time, missons ran late all the time, so when it was nearly 6 and he hadnt shown up they started doing what they do best. argue over what they were going to fix for dinner. they were almost done compromising when kakashi appeared.

"how was the misson?"

"boring"

kakashi took his seat and asked.

"how was he?"

"slept most of the time,especially after we got him to take his meds"

kakashi nodded he had expected as much. before he could ask anything else of his teammates a drowsy voice called out.

"genma loves you"

raidou burst into laughter while genma tried to blend in with the chair he was currently seated in, turning beet red. kakashi raised an eyebrow to the statement before saying.

"does he now?"

iruka nodded his head, before pulling himself into a semi reclining state. kakashi turned to genma and said.

"i didnt know you felt that way"

"shut up, he's on drugs"

kakashi snickered before asking iruka.

"what makes you think he loves me?"

"he told me so"

nodding his head he turned his head back around to genma who was sputtering.

"he kept asking over and over again so i just answered him, i said i loved you as a friend, but that i was with raidou"

kakashi laughed at the poor mans humiliation. raidou was wiping his eyes trying not to cry.

"well it seems you all had an interesting day while i was gone"

genma muttered that they should go and headed for the door. raidou got up to follow, laughing the whole way. before they got the chance to leave kakashi called out.

"oh genma i dont know how i'll get on with out you"

"damn it kakashi thats not funny"

raidou by the sounds of it thought it was hilarious. smiling to the drowsy man on the couch he waited to hear the door shut before asking.

"so you have a fun day with them?"

iruka yawned before saying.

"getting to see his reaction was the best part"

kakashi laughed

"you planned this?"

"he tried to get me to answer questions while i was on painkillers, thought i'd pay him back for it"

shaking his head he gave the man props for being evil to his teammate. he would have to make sure to tell raidou about it. bringing over the wheelchair to the couch he motioned iruka to start moving himself towards the chair. the man didnt argue, but still needed some help to make it the couple steps to the chair. once he was secured, kakashi rolled him down the hall and into the bedroom, iruka was about to ask what they were doing there, when kakashi opened his anbu gear case and took his mask off of his belt, putting it back where it belonged. smiling iruka didnt complain as he got to watch kakashi become himself again as he slowly shed the protective layers given to all anbu. once kakashi had placed the gear back where it belonged, he secured the box and turned to face him.

"well how about some food?"

iruka nodded, going back down the hallway they entered the kitchen,rolling iruka into a corner of the kitchen he started to prepare something to eat for the two of them.

"so your misson went well?"

"hmm oh yeah, was boring as hell though. really a genin squad could have done it"

iruka laughed before stating.

"genin do not have the ability to sit still and observe something long enough to complete the misson, i would know i used to teach pregenin and getting them to pay attention to anything was a hurculean task"

"mah, still think it was over ranked."

iruka shook his head at kakashi who began to put together the ingridients into a pot and set it to boil.

"what are we having?"

"stew"

iruka smiled, he was slowly being allowed back onto a more solid diet, he just had to be careful to chew everything to not overtask his stomache. stew sounded amazing though. they talked as the stew was cooking and after wheeling iruka back into the living room, kakashi brought out two bowls of the stew alone with some tea on a tray for them. they ate in relative silence, iruka tiring with the effort it took to feed himself. once they were done and the dishes were cleaned up kakashi asked.

"do you want to go see my team train tomorrow?"

"yeah that would be fun. i need to make sure to bring my wallet though"

raising an eyebrow at the man iruka laughed.

"i have to pay asuma to throw raidou around"

kakashi shook his head at iruka before saying.

"i doubt asuma would take your money for something he's propably going to do anyways. besides they might not be paired against each other tomorrow. we draw names."

iruka pouted at that, he really wanted to see raidou get thrown around a bit.

"look i promise that if i get paired against raidou i'll give him some solid hits for you alright"

iruka nodded at that, he had no doubts that if the two were paired together kakashi would win. he knew he was putting the man up on a pedastel, but he couldnt help but have faith in the stronger man. smiling to kakashi he suddenly remembered something. his smiled broadened.

"i just remembered you owe me something"

kakashi raised a brow at that before realization dawned on him.

"you cant have sake with those painkillers iruka"

"not that the other thing"

other thing? ah yes, the mask. smiling to iruka he nodded his head. it was only fair, and to be honest he was kinda of looking forward to showing iruka his face, one he wouldnt have to wear it anymore around his own apartment which would be much more comfortable and two he'd get to see iruka's reaction.

"i see and you want to collect"

iruka nodded his head. kakashi rose from his chair and came to kneel before iruka and pulled his hitae off of his head. revealing the sharigan eye which would remember this for him forever.

"go ahead"

iruka smiled as he reached out and gently pulled the mask down off of kakashi's face revealing more pale skin before the mask finally fell below the man's chin and clung to his neck. iruka just stared for a minute. kakashi was handsome, he always knew that of course, but his face was backing up the fact. reaching out he ran his fingertips across the man's cheeks down to his lips and finally to his chin.

"well do i pass the not a monster test?"

iruka laughed, he knew all about naruto's random theories. leaning forward in the wheelchair he braced himself with his arms and kissed kakashi. the older man made it easier for him by leaning forward, allowing iruka to lean further back in the chair. pulling away from one another iruka said.

"that was nice, the mask gets in the way"

kakashi nodded, he prefered being able to feel iruka, but there were going to be sometimes where he would be forced to wear it. reaching down he pulled the mask up over his head and put it on the coffee table. iruka looked at him a little confused.

"well its not like i need it in my own apartment, especially after you've seen my face. might as well be comfortable"

iruka smiled and nodded, he was glad that kakashi wasnt going to be putting it back on until they left the apartment. kakashi stood and walked behind the wheelchair, pushing iruka along down the hallway.

"where are we going?"

"bed"

"but why, its still early"

kakashi didnt answer and iruka tilted his head back to look at him, but all kakashi did was smiled at him. sighing he let kakashi do as he pleased. entering the bedroom, iruka was helped back into bed before kakashi joined him. the latter still in his jounin attire. snuggling up to one another iruka couldnt help but ask.

"is this your attempt to get me to sleep more?"

kakashi chuckled before answering.

"no, i figure you got enough sleep during the day, but this is the only way i can hold you, the couch isnt big enough for the both of us"

iruka blushed, kakashi had wanted to hold him. snuggling closer to the man, he tugged on the vest that was in his way. kakashi laughed before sitting up enough to shrug out of the armored vest.

"better?"

"much"

they laid there in silence for a while before iruka told kakashi.

"genma asked me if i loved you"

kakashi looked down at the brown locks, unable to see irukas face.

"you didnt have to answer him"

"i know, but i wanted to"

"alright"

it was silent for a couple more minutes before iruka got the courage to say.

"i do...i mean im sure that im-"

iruka was cut off by kakashi tilting his head back and kissing him to shut him up. iruka enjoyed the kiss, kakashi tasted good to him, like fresh berries. opening his mouth he let kakashi deepen the kiss and soon their tongues were wrapped around one another, iruka groaned into the kiss his hang coming up to grasp kakashi's shirt, the other going around the jounin's head to bring him closer. kakashis own hands were wrapped around iruka pulling him flush against him. they stayed that way until the need for air became too much and they sepperated panting. iruka smiled before saying.

"i think im gonna burn all those masks you have"

kakashi laughed before leaning down to kiss iruka again.

"you can try, but i have some in the anbu gear box."

iruka frowned at that so much for that plan. kakashi kissed him again and he forgot to continue frowning. pulling away again iruka asked.

"you better not use this as some technique to shut me up"

kakashi nodded.

"wouldnt dream of it"

"mmhmm"

iruka didnt quite believe him, but there was also no way he could see himself staying mad at the ninja. letting his arms fall back to the bed as they had started to shake he smiled and said.

"sorry guess you'll have to do all the work"

kakashi shook his head, leaning down to give the man a chaste kiss before replying.

"i think i can handle the workload"

iruka shook his head at him, laying his head against kakashi. closing his eyes as he felt the nin's skilled fingers start to comb through his hair. god that felt good. sighing he relaxed, his body was tired even though he hadnt done much. kakashi could feel the tension in irukas body fading. he was sure the man didnt realize just how tense he had been, but now it was fading and the jounin seemed to be drifting off to sleep again. being careful not to disturb iruka he reached over the side of the bed and fished out his book from his vest pocket before starting to read in bed.
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