F*ck, I Think I Love You - A KakaObi Story

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Getting so much done todayyy

It's about drive, it's about power-

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"Ka-ka-shi..."

Tears stream down my face, devastated by the sight of blood leaking from Rin's lips. "I'm sorry," I cry. "I'm so, so sorry."

"Kakashi..."

Rin's face starts contorting, her expression turning to something evil. I try to back away, but my feet won't budge. Her arm twitches, then her hand raises towards Obito's eye. I'm pulling on my other arm, trying desperately to escape. Her fingers brush my face, ice cold. She snarls at me as I pale in fear, unable to run.

"I'm sorry! Please, Rin, I'm sorry!"

"Kakashi!"

I awaken with a scream, dripping with sweat. It's dark and somewhat cold, but I can't distinguish my surroundings. I have no way of knowing the time either. For all I know, it could be noon or midnight.

As far as I can tell about my own body, my arms are chained above my head. My weapons appear to be gone, as well as my vest and shirt. At least I still have my muscle tee.

I'm still panting, shaken by the nightmare. I close my eyes, trying to regain control of my breathing. In and out. In and out. In and...

"Oh, you're awake."

My eyes flash open again to see Obito standing a few yards in front of me. He's wearing his mask again so I can't see his expression. In fact, it's hard to see at all in here.

"Where am I?"

"Nowhere that warrants your attention."

"Tch. I figured you'd say that."

"So why ask?"

"It was worth a shot."

Obito laughs humorlessly. "Look at us, bickering just like old times."

I give a dry chuckle. "Just like old times."

Obito shakes his head, running a hand through his hair. "How did it come to this?"

"I don't know, how did I end up in chains and how did you become the villain?" I drawl, voice dripping with sarcasm.

He levels me with a glare so potent, I swear it could burn a hole right through me. "I'll tell you how. This shinobi world is cursed. There can be no light without shadows. No love without hate. No winner without a loser. The whole system was flawed, right from the start." He jams a thumb into his chest. "I intend to fix it. To create a world free of suffering, where no-one is limited from achieving their dreams, is my goal."

"Everyone can be happy, no matter what. That's what you're saying?"

Obito spreads his arms. "I know it sounds impossible, but I will make it reality. We will be free from this Hell that holds us."

I shake my head. "There must be some catch to this. Something you're not telling me."

Obito shrugs. "And why would I need to tell you? All you need to be concerned about is being a teacher. Is that not why you came to the graveyard today?"

"I came because I miss my team. I miss my father. I miss Minato-sensei. I miss Rin. I miss you."

Obito slides his mask to one side so I can only see his mouth. "All the more reason you should accept that I'm going to create a world where we can all be together again."

I quickly exhale from my nose. "It's impossible."

Obito gives a wry smile, then starts walking towards me. "Think about it. Don't you want to see your father again? Go on missions as a team again? Rin would be alive. Minato would still be Hokage. It would be like I had never left. Everything would be perfect."

By this point, our faces are inches apart once more. I press myself as far back into the stone wall as I can, but one of Obito's hands cups my cheek, forcing me to face him. Using his other hand, he takes off his mask and leans even closer until our foreheads are almost touching. Barely above a whisper, he says, "We will be happy together forever."

My breath is caught in my throat, heart pounding in my ears. What is this feeling? Yes, the thought of a "perfect" world is enticing, but that wouldn't make me feel this longing, this excitement. I open my mouth to speak, but no sound comes out. My cheeks feel like they're on fire. My whole body seems hot. Did he poison me? Are all those sleepless nights finally catching up to me?

What is happening?