I love kakiru. All my writing on this site is really exploring the dynamic between them. But I like a good story too. Found this pairing looking up the sex lives of dolphins. This summer I was helping a friend analyse Orca DNA to find out info on their sexual relationships and decided to see if there was info out there on dolphins. Googling sex and dolphin, this is where I ended up. Sometimes life is stranger than fiction.

Thought I'd add a little on my take on the guys' characters. I don't see either of them as fucked up or damaged. They've been put through life's wringer, but haven't we all to some extent. They are both strong, intelligent and independent, but in ways that compliment each other.

Kakashi is cool and analytical, may seeth inside, but never looses control. With a wicked sense of humour and a dirty mind. Can make logical leaps that no one else would see. While we're working our way from A to B to C, he cut straight to F long ago, but sometimes he may miss something along the way as a result.

Iruka gives the relationship its spontaneity, full of emotional flashpoints. Sweet and caring but not a pile of goo by any means. With a quick temper but quick to forgive as well. He has worked hard to put his prankster past behind him and values his current status, although he has retained his sense of fun.. Unlike Kakashi who doesn't give a hoot what anyone thinks of him, he cares a little too much.

PS I'm the one who can't stand cold wet feet.

PPS In response to some who've commented, these stories are not intended to form a single arc. They all arose as separate nusings in my strange brain, that wouldn't let me be until I wrote them out. So don't expect exact consistency in things like powers, events, other details. Unless it is from the manga, each of these is likely to be tailored to the specific story.

Tampopo.

I haven't added to this in forever, but reading through, it still pretty much all applies. Just one more thing though. I'm not a writer, I don't aspire to be a writer, and don't claim to have any particular writerly skills. However for those who do, if there are any tips you care to share I'd be grateful. I don't generally ask for comments, although, like everyone i enjoy reading them. And I promise to reply any signed reviews, after all it's just good manners :)