The air is tense for two different reasons
On one hand, the current fool of the situation is visibly holding his breath and mentally preparing for the worst to happen. A single thought floating through, why didnt I just bite my goddamn tongue.
On the other, the offended party, (Naruto), twitches in obvious restraint while thinking about the best ways of hitting two birds with one stone. How do I kick this guys ass and get out of here in the least amount of time.
To explain the situation well need to go back to about 10 minutes ago, so bare with us a minute.
Team kakashi had just gotten back from trying to win Sasuke over (yet again) and failing (yet again x2). Walking straight to the back of the newly built Ichirakus restaurant, they all sat down in various positions radiating disappointment and shame. Though all three looked bad, Naruto was the worst. His hair was messier than usual and covering his eyes without his forehead protector keeping it up. Still, you could see the deep bags showing his lack of sleep, any trace of his usual carefree facade gone.
Sakura was more mad than anything. It showed in her dark frown and balled fists, as well as the shaking of her normally still knees.
Kakashi just wanted a break. For him and his students. With no one else to see, he grabbed Narutos knee under the table, trying to give as much support as he could without giving away their secret. (Theyd been dating for a little while now. Shortly after the battle of pain, Kakashi caught Naruto in the forest where theyd finally confessed to having feelings) Naruto didnt flinch, didnt even move his head.
His lack of response caused the older man to worry more, he'd expected at least a look in his direction. Kakashi moved his hand up to Narutos shoulder and gave a little squeeze before calling out, "Naruto...Are you alright?" Mentally cringing at his choice of words he continued to try to lift his boyfriends head up. The young ninja finally answered with a small voice, "Yeah Kakashi-sensei, I'm...."
He stopped as he looked up and caught something a couple chunin were talking about.
"Look, hes supposed to be the village hero and this is what gets him all choked up and quiet? What a disgrace. Big brat used to wreak havoc absolutely everywhere worried about no one but himself so why does this other brat get him so worked up? You know, I bet it's because he has some sort of sick crush on this Sasuke guy. Stupid and gay, that's what he is."
His eyes widened as the world grew cold and far away from him. Those words repeating like a mantra over and over
"I bet it's because he has some sort of sick crush on this Sasuke guy."
"Stupid and gay"
Naruto needed to get out of here right now.
Pushing his lovers hand off of his shoulder and moving to get out of the booth, he drowned out the calls of "Naruto?" ,"Where are you going?" and his least favorite, "What's wrong?" But he did pause at the next thing the idiot chunin said.
"I bet thats why Sasuke left, he knew about his feelings and the dunce freaked him out. Sounds about right, I wouldnt let a guy come on to me like that, let alone the nine tails beast. Makes me wonder if Kakashi is alright with a pervert on his team. Though, I dont really care for a guy that we call friend Killer , he deserves what he gets."
He froze for a second, taking in and processing what he just heard. He draws the line when his boyfriend is spit on like that. Naruto growls under his breath before stalking up to the guy (who just realized both of whom he was talking about were in the room with him) and putting on his most intimidating scowl.
"I'm sorry did I hear you right? What the Hell did you just say?"
There. All caught up.
With the air as thick as it is no one who wasnt Naruto Uzamaki could make a move. Not that anyone wanted to with the killing intent rolling off of him in waves. Closing the rest of the distance and clenching his fist around the assholes shirt he asked again, " No really, I want you to say that shit again."
Said asshole grinned toothily before shooting out a very dickish reply. "I dont think I have to answer to a pervert faggot like you-" is all he got out before a tan fist smashed into his right eye, effectively disorientating him. Dropping him and fully intending to leave, Naruto turned around but the guy clearly had a death wish.
"Nice, now we see who you really are. You seeing this Kakashi? You have another failed student and hes walking out the door right no- "
"RASENGA-"
Kakashi, who up til now was staring in shock at the scene, reached out fast to restrain his lover before he could do any damage. Not wanting to hurt his temporary captor, Naruto let the Rasengan go and only glared at the guy before storming out of the restaurant.
-
Kakashi and Sakura gaped at the door where Naruto had left only moments ago and shared a glance before following after him. They checked the Uzamakis apartment first only to find out he wasnt there.
Turning to Sakura, he sighed. "I think I know where he went, let me handle him alright? It's been a long night so you should go get some rest." Sakura hesitated but after patting her sensei gently on the shoulder, she headed to her house.
-
Our favorite genin sat atop the Fourth Hokages head and glared out at nothing in particular. He felt rather than heard when his boyfriend sat down next to him. He stayed quiet but listened when Kakashi began to talk.
"I heard them too-" He shifted to directly face him "- Theyre ignorant, you cant let them get in your head. We both know that you're not the nine tails and I love you, you could never bother me. What they said about Sasuke wasnt tru-"
"But it is!" He sobbed and when he looked up, Kakashi could finally see how much those words hurt him. "I- It might be my fault that hes gone...It couldve been me..I loved him! He probably despised me for it. But I didnt mean to! I thought I hated him but no matter how hard I tried I couldnt stop thinking about him and I scared him away. Its all..m-my f-ault." his voice shook and he broke down, hugging his knees to his chest like a lifeline.
Kakashi didnt know what to say. He was torn over comforting his lover and being jealous that Naruto still held these feelings. Protecting him won and he wrapped his arms around the shaking shoulders, rocking the both of them back and forth until Naruto could talk again.
"If I cant even bring him back then...maybe I am just stupid."
Kakashi stilled.
"Naruto. That is not true. You arent stupid, youre incredibly bright and talented. You see the best in people and never give up. You never give up on a comrade. You never give up on family and believe it or not, you have one. You have me and Sakura and it may not seem like it now, but you also have Sasuke. About your feelings. .. that isnt why Sasuke left. He wanted revenge, you know that. He could never deserve you anyways, you're all that is good in the world Naruto. Hero to all, and well, I wouldnt even know how to live without you."
He turned Narutos head up to his, "I'll say it again, I love you. Im deeply in love with you."
The Uzamaki was speechless. Not knowing how to express his emotions out loud, he leant up and gave Kakashi a slow and chaste kiss. "Thank you Kakashi. I love you too."
He twisted to wrap his arms around the older mans waist, "I stopped feeling so deeply for him, you have my word. Its just...hard to forget your first love." Before Kakashi could say anything Naruto squeezed him once to reassure him.
"But I swear now its only you Kakashi, Its only ever going to be you."
They looked each other in the eyes once more and this time while the kiss was longer, It was still sweet and chaste.
