The Taste of This Moment

Naruto (Anime & Manga)
M/M
G
The Taste of This Moment
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Characters
Hatake Kakashi, Umino Iruka, Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Tōshin (Original Character), Kanro Tōshin (Original Character)
Tags
Eventual Happy Ending First Kiss Grief/Mourning Canon Compliant Cuddling & Snuggling Getting to Know Each Other Spoilers Loss of Parent(s) Coping Songfic soft moments Strength Drinking & Talking Implied/Referenced Emotional Abuse Loss of loved ones Coping Mechanisms POV Hatake Kakashi No Beta We Die Like Ninja Songfic (Sort of) Shinobi Rules asexual umino iruka Asexual Hatake Kakashi Cuddly Umino Iruka
Summary
Hatake Kakashi long ago learned to shut grief out of himself.Umino Iruka feels grief readily and openly.Circumstance invites them together. Their individual insights and curiosities bring them closer. And each gives the other greater strength to grow.
Note
This is not a songfic (exactly). It was, however, inspired by "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls, which was given to me as a story prompt by the one and only Mrs Iruka (Clairebear1982)!

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