𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑵.

𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐈 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃

Erin walked home with another small crack in her already shattered heart.

All she could think about is a warm shower and talking to Daiji.

All she needed was not to be alone because she knows once she is, her thoughts would eat her alive.

"I can't handle this..." She mumbled to herself.

Sometimes it was all too much.

And this was one of those times.

Erin let out a relieved breath as she finally got home.

She walked to the front door and immediately tore it open, walking in.

"I'm home!" She announced and took off her shoes.

"Hey there." Daiji walked out of the hallway with a smile, "How are you-"

He noticed the dried tears on her face, "What happened?"

Daiji rushed to her side and grabbed her shoulder worriedly.

Erin shook her head, "A lot." She sighed.

Daiji knew he shouldn't pry and let her calm down a little. But every time he saw her cry, he saw the little girl she used to be.

And he couldn't help but take care of her even if it's the last thing he does.

"I'll go take a shower..." She mumbled and walked away, feeling like she needed to wash away the world.

She grabbed some clothes and walked to the bathroom.

Erin sighed as she washed away all the things she wanted to forget.

There were so many things on her mind, but what took a toll on her was the news about Gaara.

But even more so, the way Kakashi comforted her made it even more confusing.

At some point, when you lose so much, you learn to get used to it.

'I wonder if maybe we could have met again.' She closed her eyes as she washed her hair.

It was a long time ago since they met, but in those few years, she learned a lot.

It's sad to think how someone can disappear from your life so quickly.

Kakashi crossed her mind even more. But this time it was more intense.

She began to lean on him more and more, and she shouldn't, because, without him, her shell ended up crumbling.

'What are we?' She wondered, 'What can we be? What is all of this? Can i even call anything at all...?'

Erin turned off the water, got dressed, and walked out.

Erin walked out to the living room, "Are you feeling any better?" Daiji asked as he walked out of his room.

Erin nodded, "I guess." She mumbled.

He sighed and walked over and sat down on the couch, "I know you have your own life, but you can tell me anything. I won't force you to, but ill be glad to listen."

Erin felt a jolt of guilt in her heart at his words.

Daiji was extremely close to her, but for some odd reason, talking about her confusion with Kakashi seemed weird.

Especially when she knows nothing about what she felt. And the emotions she locked up are hard to open.

Most likely if she spoke about Gaara she would break. Or about her parents. Anything at all.