Summary: Kakashi can no longer stand living in Iruka's denial of the relationship. In fact, he wasn't even sure if the chunin love him. After a series of event, he made the eventual decision to break off and that was when Iruka realise he does love the jounin. A mission gone wrong jeopardise Iruka's attempts to make amends. Will Kakashi ever get to hear the chunin's confession of his feelings?
Rating: PG
Category: Shonen-ai/Yaoi Romance > Fluff (Shonen-ai/Yaoi), Shonen-ai/Yaoi Romance > Top Pairings > Kakashi and Iruka
Characters: Anko Mitarashi, Asuma Sarutobi, Genma Shiranui, Hinata Hyuuga, Iruka Umino, Izumo Kamizuki, Kakashi Hatake, Kotetsu Hagane, Kurenai Yuuhi, Naruto Uzumaki, Pair KakaIruk, Sakura Haruno, Shikamaru Nara, Shino Aburame, Shizune, Team Kakashi, Team Yamato, Tsunade
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: Yaoi
Challenge: None
Series: None
Chapter: 26 Completed: Yes
Words: 23544 Read: 43139
Published: 21/10/08 Updated: 29/10/08
1. Chapter 1: The Relationship by tsuki [Reviews - 1]
(1193 words)Kakashi understood why Iruka wanted to hold back their relationship from the eyes of the public. But will he be able to bear with the constant denial of Iruka's?
2. Chapter 2: Unseen Crack by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (620 words)
Kakashi contemplated a decision he wasn't sure if he could pull off. Their relationship was hanging on by a single thread and Kakashi was sure it could snap anytime.
3. Chapter 3: Revelations by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (902 words)
Well, this chapter is more or less beginning to show the strain in their relationship.
4. Chapter 4: Contemplations by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (716 words)
I wanted to go straight to the break up part. But I thought that I should at least have a bridge to link to that part.
5. Chapter 5: Betrayal by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (1329 words)
Iruka holding a girl in his arms? Was that even possible? Kakashi hope it was not. But the truth was before his eyes. Or at least that was what he believed to be.
6. Chapter 6: A Decision Made by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (855 words)
And here goes...
7. Chapter 7: Departure by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (769 words)
Kakashi finally said it. He made his decision and he decided to just leave.
8. Chapter 8: The Mission by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (1252 words)
9. Chapter 9: Firm Resolution by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (641 words)
10. Chapter 10: Encounter at the Bar by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (1066 words)
11. Chapter 11: Confession by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (1147 words)
Finally.... Iruka confessed.
12. Chapter 12: The Truth by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (657 words)
13. Chapter 13: Mission Gone Wrong by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (1114 words)
No, Kakashi won't die, I promise. I don't really like writing tragedies.
14. Chapter 14: Tsunade's Decision by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (809 words)
15. Chapter 15: Unexpected Mission by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (693 words)
16. Chapter 16: Search for Team Kakashi by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (431 words)
17. Chapter 17: Team Kakashi Found by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (1103 words)
18. Chapter 18: Homebound by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (409 words)
19. Chapter 19: The Long Wait by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (1090 words)
20. Chapter 20: Perseverance by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (958 words)
21. Chapter 21: Dreams and Reality by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (697 words)
22. Chapter 22: Finally by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (1017 words)
23. Chapter 23: Awkward Because I Love You by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (1206 words)
24. Chapter 24: Certainty by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (744 words)
25. Chapter 25: Acknowledgement by tsuki [Reviews - 0] (1136 words)
26. Chapter 26: A New Beginning by tsuki [Reviews - 1]
(990 words)This is the last chapter for this story. Hope you guys have enjoyed it.