Silent Love (Kakashi x OC)

Chapter 20: Care

"How is she?" Kira asked as she stood outside a hospital room with Kaji in her arms.

"She's stable," Kakashi responded, leaning against the wall next to a door. "She lost a lot of blood."

It was silent for awhile and Kira sighed, wrapping an arm around her brother. She pulled him in for a hug and he returned it.

"I'm your sister. You can speak your mind," she said.

"How do you know if I have something to say," he questioned.

"Because even though you're quiet, I can tell you have a million things going through your head," Kira claimed as she pulled away. "It's even worse when you're worried."

Kakashi nodded, but then just set a hand on Kira's head, rustling her brown hair.

"I'm okay. You don't need to worry about me," he told her.

"I always worry about you," she told him. "Shizura will be okay. She's tough. You know that."

"I know..."

I was laying in something comfy, with sheets and a pillow. A bed. I lightly moved, but winced a bit. Ugh. My body felt like it had been crushed by a boulder. I slowly opened my eyes, feeling relief I could see. I blinked a few times and glanced around. I shifted my head to the right, looking out the window to see the Leaf Village and several clouds floating in the sky outside.

Home. Good.

I moved my head to the left and was surprised to see someone in the chair next to me. He was leaned back in the chair with his arms crossed, looking as if he was asleep. His silver hair still up like always. I smiled in amusement.

Slowly, I began to move to sit up, but felt a giant wave of pain. I clutched my side and made a hissing noise of sorts. This caused the sleeping shinobi beside my bed to wake up, which made me regret moving now.

"You shouldn't be moving," he warned and I sighed, lying on my back and trying not to move.

I moved my hand to say something and then saw the bandages on my wrist. I stared at it and remembered the feeling of the bindings against them. I made my hand into a fist and then gentle hand held onto it. I looked over, seeing that Kakashi had moved the chair closer to the bed.

"Do they still hurt," he asked as he carefully held my hand, brushing his fingers of the bandages.

'Yes,' I signed with my other hand.

"I can ask the staff for something to help with pain," he said and I shook my head.

'I want to sit up,' I signed.

"I don't think that's a good idea," Kakashi replied.

I narrowed my eyes and began to do it myself, working through the pain as I pushed myself up.

"Shizura," Kakashi scolded, but I didn't listen and was sitting up now.

He sighed and then moved some pillows so I could lean against them and be more comfortable sitting up. We sat in silence for a little while and then Kakashi turned to me.

"I wish I had been there sooner," he admitted. "Or at least gone with you..."

'You couldn't have known what would happen,' I signed.

"I know," he replied. "I've just...have watched too many people I care about die..."

I looked at him sadly, knowing he has gone through a lot of pain. I waved a hand at him to get his attention. He looked at me curiously and I beckoned him to come closer. Kakashi stood up and sat on the edge of the bed. I kept beckoning him closer and he looked at me skeptically, leaning his body closer. Once he was in reach, I moved my hands up, sliding off his shinobi leaf headband. He sat there, patiently watching me. When his headband was off, his hair flopped down a bit and I could see his scar over his left eyes, which he kept closed. I lightly brushed my finger against the scar as I held his face in my hands. He softly sighed, leaning into my touch.

"I was so scared that you would be..." he murmured as he rested his hand against mine. "I can't even finish that sentence."

I smiled and then rested my forehead against his, enjoying this moment with him. I moved my hand up and lightly brushed it through his silver hair. His whole body seemed to relax and his head moved to rest on my shoulder. Luckily it was the one that wasn't injured. I continued to run my hands through his hair, massaging his head as well. He hummed in content and nuzzled his face into the crook of my neck.

My heart constricted a bit and tears began to fill my eyes. I felt so...happy...so content in this simple moment. So...loved...More tears soon followed and I tried to contain myself, not wanting to disturb Kakashi. However, I couldn't hide anything from him.

"Did I hurt you?" He asked immediately and sat up, seeing my tears.

I shook my head and he still looked at me with concern.

"What's wrong? Are you in pain?" He asked as he began to wipe away my tears.

I shook my head 'no' again. I held up my hands and he sat up to see what I had to say.

'Why do you care about me?' I signed before rubbing my eyes, trying to stop the tears.

"Because you mean a lot to me, Shizura," he spoke softly. "I know we didn't have the greatest starts, but when you protected my sister with your life, I knew you were someone I could trust. Then slowly, I just wanted to get to know you more. You have this affect on me. I'm not good with feelings, but I know I feel a lot towards you."

More tears seemed to suddenly rush out and I hid my face in my hands.

"Shizura," he spoke softly and I felt the bed shift as he moved closer.

My eyes then widened when I felt him kiss my forehead. It wasn't the cloth of his mask either. I sat there frozen and then my hands slowly fell into my lap. I looked back up at him and he had his mask back on his face. I smiled a bit and then pat the bed, wanting him to sit beside me. He chuckled and then scooched into the hospital bed with me. I rested my hand against his shoulder, smiling to myself as I snuggled into his warmth.

"Comfy?" He asked in amusement and I nodded.

'You are very warm,' I signed.

"Thank you," he replied with a light chuckle.

'When will I get to see your whole face,' I signed, asking curiously.

"Maybe later," he said. "Wouldn't want to take away all the mystery."

'The only mystery is why you read those books,' I signed with a smirk.

"They're something I enjoy, but maybe I won't have to read them as much if you're around more," he said teasingly and my face became red.

'In your dreams,' I signed and he chuckled.

'Maybe one day,' he signed and I smacked his hand.

'You're a pervert,' I signed and he huffed.

"I still don't know what that means," he grumbled and I smirked.

'Good,' I signed.

He sighed and then moved to where he rested his head on top of my head.

"Rest, Shizura," he spoke softly.

I smiled and then closed my eyes, feeling safe with him. I easily fell asleep.

There was a light knock on the door and Lady Tsunade entered the room. Kakashi looked over and she seemed to halt her movement when she noticed that Shizura was asleep, along with the fact that her and Kakashi were cuddling. The Fifth Hokage smiled in amusement.

"I take it she's recovering well," she said and Kakashi nodded.

"She's stubborn," he mentioned as he looked down at the girl cuddled into his side.

"I'll let her rest," Tsunade said. "Keep an eye on her Kakashi. That's an order."

She then exited the room, leaving them alone.

Kakashi watched Shizura, smiling under his mask. He lightly brushed a thumb against her pink cheeks and nuzzled his face into the top of her head.

He would not be taking his eye off of her anytime soon.

I was in need of some Kakashi fluff and wholesomeness.