[Part of him- that immature, gut-reaction is saying yes, he could quite happily continue to avoid Kakashi for the rest of forever so they don't have to acknowledge the embarrassing thing that happened.
But after a second or two it is replaced by his proper thoughts. Having Kakashi talk to him in such a serious way, and offer to not see him, it makes Naruto realise that he doesn't want that.]
It's fine, Kakashi-sensei. What happened was sorta... embarrassing.. yeah? But it doesn't mean I don't wanna talk to you.
[He feels much more resolved now. After all, the Child of Prophecy can't let himself be defeated by something like a kiss, right?]
[ That's the last thing Kakashi would want. After all, Naruto is his student, and very important to Kakashi. Offering to give him space, to not talk to him for some time, was more for Naruto's comfort than for his own.
Given, he did need some time to sort things out on his own, but two weeks is more than enough time to get over it.
(Not that he really is, but for the sake of his students, he'll try.) ]
It's because he's your dad that he needed to know.
[ Kakashi's voice is light, and though he knows Naruto's probably a little embarrassed about this, it's important that Naruto understands. This part, Kakashi's not sorry about at all. ]
And even if he weren't your father, as Hokage, it would've been important for him to know what occurred... Especially as it involves a jounin sensei and a genin.
[For some reason it just bugs the hell out of him knowing that his Dad knows. Though Kakashi never said when he told him- has he known all this time??]
I don't see why he has to know!
[And being reminded that he is still a genin is just the icing on the cake of embarrassment!]
When you become Hokage, Naruto, you'll understand.
[ This was, after, a rather severe indiscretion that could have had rather serious consequences, had Minato not been so forgiving and understanding. ]
I made a pretty bad mistake, and even if it wasn't my own will, the Hokage needed to be notified that it occurred. It was my responsibility to report it, even if the Hokage is your dad.
[ He's really not, actually. He did tell Minato these things in confidence, and it's entirely possible Minato didn't tell Kushina to protect the trust Kakashi placed in him. ]
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But after a second or two it is replaced by his proper thoughts. Having Kakashi talk to him in such a serious way, and offer to not see him, it makes Naruto realise that he doesn't want that.]
It's fine, Kakashi-sensei. What happened was sorta... embarrassing.. yeah? But it doesn't mean I don't wanna talk to you.
[He feels much more resolved now. After all, the Child of Prophecy can't let himself be defeated by something like a kiss, right?]
[Unless:]
Or are you saying you don't want to talk to me?!
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[ That's the last thing Kakashi would want. After all, Naruto is his student, and very important to Kakashi. Offering to give him space, to not talk to him for some time, was more for Naruto's comfort than for his own.
Given, he did need some time to sort things out on his own, but two weeks is more than enough time to get over it.
(Not that he really is, but for the sake of his students, he'll try.) ]
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[It's not like they need to go hang out right now or anything but it's good to know that when it counts things won't be difficult between them.
Or at least they shouldn't, with any luck.]
So it's okay?
You're not going to tell anyone are you?
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Ah, yes, it's okay, Naruto, but... I had to tell your father.
[ A slight pause. ]
I'm sorry, he's the Hokage, he needed to know.
[ And he's your dad, you know. ]
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[The only thing worse than kissing Kakashi- his Dad knowing about it.]
Why's the Hokage need to know stuff like that? He's my DAD!
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[ Kakashi's voice is light, and though he knows Naruto's probably a little embarrassed about this, it's important that Naruto understands. This part, Kakashi's not sorry about at all. ]
And even if he weren't your father, as Hokage, it would've been important for him to know what occurred... Especially as it involves a jounin sensei and a genin.
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[For some reason it just bugs the hell out of him knowing that his Dad knows. Though Kakashi never said when he told him- has he known all this time??]
I don't see why he has to know!
[And being reminded that he is still a genin is just the icing on the cake of embarrassment!]
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[ This was, after, a rather severe indiscretion that could have had rather serious consequences, had Minato not been so forgiving and understanding. ]
I made a pretty bad mistake, and even if it wasn't my own will, the Hokage needed to be notified that it occurred. It was my responsibility to report it, even if the Hokage is your dad.
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Luckily enough nobody can see the faces he is pulling right now.]
I guess... but still.
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[ Yup, Naruto, he's known this entire time. ]
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How long has he known?!
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[ Okay maybe a little too lightly there. ]
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Oh man.. I wonder if my Mom knows too..
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[ He's really not, actually. He did tell Minato these things in confidence, and it's entirely possible Minato didn't tell Kushina to protect the trust Kakashi placed in him. ]
You could ask him.
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[Nevermind, he'd rather not know. His Dad hadn't mentioned any of it until now, maybe it was better that way?]
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...No, it's fine.
If my Mom knew, she probably would've said something by now, y'know?
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[ Though Naruto's probably right. ]
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[Though he still feels as though she would have mentioned it. He lets out a little sigh].
Do you think I should talk to my Dad? Y'know.. to tell him I know that he knows?
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[ This is, after all, very personal. And embarrassing, for Naruto. ]
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[He'll have to think about that.]
But thinks are cool between us, more or less, right Kakashi-sensei?
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[He lets the silence linger on for just a moment.]
It's those guys' faults, not ours. The ones that keep doing all these stupid experiments.