i'd still choose you. naruto uzumaki x reader

✤ Trouble

Chapter  27

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"..what?"

"All of those questions I was asking you, they were PTSD diagnostic questions. 36 was your final number," Tsunade informed her and Kakashi. "I believe at first, your episode earlier began as a panic attack. It got worse and formed into an episode."

Kakashi looked worried, now. "What about treatment methods?" He asked.

"I suggest getting a therapist," Tsunade shrugged. "Medication, too."

(Y/N) shook her head, "No–no, I'm not starting medication." She stepped away from the desk slowly.

Tsunade nodded knowingly, "I understand this is a lot to take in, but this is going to get worse if you don't treat it correctly."

"I don't want to be on medication!" (Y/N) tried, the same tears from before gathering in her irises again. She frantically looked at everybody. Her eyes were fixated on Tsunade, "W-What happens if I don't get therapy or medication?"

"Like I said, things will only get worse," Tsunade tried to get her point across. "These episodes will continue and most likely just get worse. You will have more and more panic attacks."

"I can handle that!" (Y/N) defended herself, "The last one–it wasn't that bad! Plus, now I'll be aware it's not real! I'll be fine without treatment!"

Kakashi stepped closer to her, "(Y/N), I don't think you can handle that again," He thought back to how he found (Y/N) on the ground, crying and nearly screaming in pain. "I saw you during that episode, I've never seen you in so much pain."

(Y/N) began to cry again, only backing away from Kakashi more. She shook her head vigorously, "No! I'm not doing this! I can handle this!" She sobbed, wiping her tears away almost constantly, "Please don't make me do this..!"

Shizune had to look away, heartbroken. She cares about (Y/N) as a sister–seeing her in so much pain hurt her heart. It didn't help that nothing she would say could help her.

Kakashi looked at Tsunade. His eye was full of wonder, asking her silently if treatment was required. Tsunade shrugged and shook her head lightly. Kakashi put his arms out, approaching (Y/N) and pulling her head into his chest. "You don't have to get treatment, (Y/N). Just breathe for a minute," He held her tightly so as to suppress her nervous system and calm her down.

Tsunade stood up, approaching them as well, "Look at me, (Y/N)." She gave her a sorrowful look, "If things get worse, you need to promise me that you'll let me know. Everything that happens, you tell me. Not Naruto, not Sakura, not Lee or Sai or even Kakashi. Talk to me."

(Y/N) nodded with a sniffle, "O-okay.. I will..."

With a sigh, Tsunade looked at Kakashi, "Take her home. She needs to be somewhere she knows."

Kakshi nodded, "I will. Thank you, Lady Tsunade and I apologize for waking you up."

Tsunade nodded, sending the two on their way.

Shizune still looked concerned when the office door shut. She looked at Tsunade, "You should have required the treatment."

"I know," Tsunade sighed. She brought her hand to her face, "She's going to get worse..."

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Naruto yawned as he stretched in bed. His body shook slightly before pulling his arms back down to his sides. He rubbed his eyes before sitting up in a daze. He looked out the window before his brows furrowed. The window was still open from the previous evening.