[ON HOLD] Follow Your Heart || KakaIru Fanfic / Kakashi x Iruka

1| Friendly Gesture

Kakashi's View

I walked into the Leaf Village with the little girl -- my little girl Reina in my arms. She was sleeping peacefully and hugging my neck. I looked over my shoulder and smiled gently. I had just finished taking Reina out of the village for the first time. It's been a full three months since I've taken her into my care. Ever since that day when Reina decided who she wanted her guardian to be and she chose both of us. Iruka and I were shocked to say the least. Reina got along with us very well, but when it came to talking about her family-- the ones back at the now destroyed compound. She would break down in tears.

Not only that, but Reina had a huge tendency to call me Dad and Iruka her other Dad, or even her Mom or Mommy. She was stuck on the idea that Iruka and I had feelings for each other. However, I can prove her wrong. It's impossible for me to fall in love with Iruka; a close comrade and friend of mine. He will be nothing but a friend, and that's all. 'Yes...that's all.' I assured myself as I waved at Izumo and Kotetsu.

"Hey, Kakashi!" Kotetsu shouted, running up to me with Izumo by his side.

Izumo smiled and eyed Reina, "So, how was it? Taking Reina out the village after the incident and such." Izumo asked, grinning as soon as he saw Reina begin to stir.

I smiled softly from behind my mask and shifted Reina up my back a bit more so she was comfortable, I earned a small 'I love you, Dad' in response. I almost cooed over her extreme aura of cuteness. Izumo and Kotetsu both cooed and fawned over Reina. Those two really believed that Reina was a gift brought to the Leaf Village, that she would surely bring many shinobi's spirits up simply by the aura around her; an innocent aura. I chuckled and glanced at Izumo and Kotetsu.

"Well, it's nice seeing you two again after a week. I'm sure Reina will be more than pleased to see you two when she wakes up later on." I said, giving them a closed eye smile. "She really enjoyed heading to the Village Hidden in the Rain. Supposedly, she met this woman that the villagers called their "Angel", but I'm sure Reina was mistaking this woman for a casual citizen. After all, she is very young."

Kotetsu made small circles around his ear, telling me he thought Reina was crazy. I couldn't help but agree with him a bit. Since when does a village have a person called an Angel? Reina must have seen some beautiful woman and called her an angel due to her looks. Izumo then punched Kotetsu on the side, causing Kotetsu to cough and backup in reply.

"Kotetsu, that isn't funny!" He scolded, glaring his friend down. He sighed and turned to me with an apologetic look on his face, "Sorry about that Kakashi, Kotetsu isn't...well...here at the moment. All I can really say is that he's been dozing off non-stop all day."

I chuckled, "Isn't that what you usually do all day? No, all the time?" I asked them both, shaking my head as Izumo turned red and crossed his arms.

"Shut up and go inside the village. The Hokage would love to see that you're back from your little vacation." He said, getting cut off by Kotetsu.

"Lord Hokage has some missions for you, by the way! I guess you're going to leave this girl with Iruka or us again, right?" Kotetsu asked, beaming in happiness seeing that he had a chance to watch over Reina.

I sighed and nodded solemnly, "Correct, I might leave her with you guys again. However, that all depends if these missions are long and if Iruka wants her or not." I explained.

They both nodded, "Well then, you better get going. It was nice talking to you." Izumo said, waving at me as I began to walk away slowly.

I nodded my head at him and waved right back, "Yeah." I answered, walking past the Village gates. I made my way to the Hokage's mansion, ready for whatever missions would be awaiting me after my short vacation with Reina. I sighed and stared up at the Hokage's mansion, noticing that it took me less than expected. 'Well, let's see what's coming my way today.' I mused, pushing past the doors.