Fragile Strength (Kakashi x oc)

Chapter 4: Keep me going

I sat down under a tree while Hinata and Shino go against Kiba. I suddenly felt exhausted. I open my pouch and took out 2 pills. They said this will improve my balance and lessen the head pains.

I took the pills and was about to take another one when Hinata sat down next to me. I quickly hide all my medicine and smile at her.

"Kiba is really strong." She said softly.

"You're strong too." I patted her shoulder.

She look up at me "Sensei, are you ok? You've been less cheerful."

I nodded my head, making up excuses which is half true "I haven't seen Kakashi since he's out on a mission. He's my medicine, you know." I laugh, blushing. I never need to hide my true self when I'm with Hinata. We're alike in many ways, I figured.

"He's back already you know. I saw N-Naruto-kun earlier."

My eyes lit up and I suddenly gain my energy back "Is he really?! Thank you Hinata!" I ruffle her hair and stood up, ignoring Kiba and Shino's call.

I wonder the streets of Konoha, running. But I stopped midway. Where am I going? If I knock at Kakashi's door, isn't that a little weird? He might get annoyed. He must be really tired....

"Kasuno-sensei?" I turn around and found Naruto with an annoyed Sasuke behind him.

"Hello you two." I smiled at them and look around, hoping I'll see Kakashi too but he's nowhere.

"If you're looking for Kakashi, he went home." Sasuke's voice rang in my ears. This guy. If I was born in the same generation, I'll probably be fighting with Ino and Sakura.

"We're heading there. Wanna come?" Naruto showed me a bag of ramen "He seems sick so we're visiting him, right Sasuke?"

"I have better things to do. You just drag me." Sasuke roll his eyes.

I suddenly got an idea. I took out some money and handed them to Naruto "Here. Go on a date with Sakura-chan. I'll take these." I grab the plastic "Sasuke, you can go. I'll take care of Kakashi."

Without second thought, Naruto blast off, yelling Sakura's name "I'm coming Sakura-chan! This is going to be the best night dattebayo!"

But Sasuke remain still.

"I'll take care for Kakashi." I repeated with a smile.

"But-"

I gave him a creepy smile, showing him my black aura "You got better things to do, don't you? Go."

He roll his eyes, looking fierce "Suit yourself." and he was gone.

I skip my way to Kakashi's house, cheerfully humming. I was about to knock on the door but stopped. I felt paralysed. There's that feeling again. The pain. The agony. I could hear Kakashi's cries inside my head. Without thinking twice, I went behind his house and up the tree. From here, I could see Kakashi standing in front of the sink.

Kakashi?

He didn't dare turn around but continued washing his hands.

Kakashi. I'm here now.

He stopped and turn off the sink but kept his head down. I could see his shoulder rising up and down.

Chin up. You've always been brave. Kakashi, talk to me.

Rin...it wouldn't wash off.... (he said)

I got the idea of it. He must have used the chidori....

Kakashi, you want me to let you in on a secret?

He did not answer but I knew he'll be listening.