Chapter Six
Kakashi leaned over the counter and leered at Iruka. "I'll take a dozen cookies and you to go," he flirted.
"How many dates have you actually gotten with that cheesy line?" Iruka asked in an exasperated tone. "And put that book away, children come in here including your own."
"There's a first time for everything, Iruka-chan," he said in a low seductive tone. He closed the book and put it in his pocket.
Iruka shot him a look that said that tone was not going to work on him. He asked Kakashi "What flavor cookie do you want?"
"Do any of them taste like you?" Kakashi asked playfully. When he noticed Iruka's withering look he put his hands up. "Maa, maa Iruka-chan just kidding. Mix them up for me will you."
Iruka pulled tray after tray out mixing the cookies as requested. "How are the kids today? I haven't seen them yet," he asked as he worked.
Kakashi shrugged his shoulders, "I don't really see them a lot. They stay with my sister for the most part. It's better that way."
Iruka stood up with a shocked expression on his face. "How can that be for the best Hatake-san? Sorry for saying so, but that's just insane. The best place for children is with their parent if it is possible."
Kakashi's face darkened. "With all due respect Iruka-chan, it is none of your business. I like you and I'm attracted to you, but I will not explain myself to you."
Iruka was taken aback by the abrupt change in Kakashi's demeanor. He squared his shoulders and said, "And I cannot get involved with someone who can abandon their children so easily." He pushed a bag across the counter to the fuming man. "Naruto can cash you out," he said coldly before turning away.
Kakashi snatched the bag up and stalked to the smirking blond at the cash register. "What are you lookin' at?" he asked testily.
"Nothing," Naruto said sweetly as he rang Kakashi out. Kakashi took his goods and stormed out of the bakery.
Mikoto was getting ready to enter when her brother stormed past her. "Hey 'Kashi," she greeted as he passed only to freeze at the look on his face. "What happened?" she asked.
Kakashi ran a hand through his hair and growled in frustration. He had planned on coming to the bakery, flirt with Iruka, and try to get a date with him, not start a fight. "Iruka," he said.
"What did you do this time?" she asked in a frustrated tone. When Kakashi turned his dark glare on her she put her hand up. "Never mind I'll ask him. Honestly Kakashi, you meet the greatest guy on Earth and you piss it up!" She turned on her heel and went into the bakery as Kakashi stared stunned after her.
Mikoto opened the door and walked in to the bakery. Iruka smiled at her as she sat at a table. He brought a scone and coffee for her. "How did you know I wanted your delicious coffee and a snack?" she teased.
"You had a look about you," Iruka returned. He was getting ready to close the bakery for the night so he could go next door and help Temari teach her mixed class. He emptied the coffee maker and cleaned out the empty cases for tomorrow.
Mikoto saw the sadness in Iruka's face. "Want to talk about it?" she offered.
"Can we talk after the class?" he asked. The last thing he wanted to do was say something to Mikoto about her brother.
Mikoto nodded and pulled out her cell phone and texted Kakashi to come to the studio after dance lessons. She looked up when Iruka asked her if she was ready to go next door. Naruto was already in the studio. She allowed Iruka to lead her into the studio after he locked the door to the bakery and turned off the light.
