Kakashi Rizz Series: Obikaka

Chapter 10: Freezing Frostbite

Obito catches up with me outside the hospital room, grabbing my sleeve with a wistful look, "Look, I'm really sorry about everything, I didn't wanna ruin anything, but I've had a crush on you since we were kids, and I didn't wanna tell you because I was scared, and-"

I shut him up with a light slap to his cheek. His apology is genuine, and he keeps his grip on my sleeve, as if determined to either wait for me to accept his apology or force me to accept it.

I smile lightly, "It's sand in the wind, Obito. I would've appreciated it if you had told me first though. You scared and confused me. I just reacted to the fear."

"I-i know..."

"I just need an advance warning that's all..."

"Huh?"

I scowl and turn away, any potential feelings that I had let seep through be buried once more. No matter how cute Obito might be, I couldn't date him if he was being THIS much of a dumbass. So what if I might've liked him? I needed a partner who could keep up with me, not constantly falling behind like Obito. I couldn't let myself be dragged down by him just because he liked me.

He grabs my sleeve once more, and I wrench myself away from him, "I can't be with you Obito! I have no problems with you being a boy, that concerns me the least. I can't risk you dragging me down in training, or you struggling to keep up with me. Show me you can improve, and I'll think about it."

The look on his face makes me want to run away, where he can't give me that heartbroken look. I head back to Rin's room. She's sitting up, staring at the flowers Obito brought her earlier. Her face lights up as I walk in, then falls as she doesn't see Obito walk in behind me.

"Where's Obito?" She asks, watching as I close the door and sit down in the chair next to her.

"I fucked up Rin..."

She sighs, resting her chin on her hands, "You too?"

"The hell do you mean, 'You too?'"

Rin flicks my forehead, then scoffs, "I can't believe both you and Obito are so dense..."

"????"

Rin sighs, and then takes my hand, "He's perfect for you Kakashi. He'll keep you slowed down and relaxed, and you can help him with your genius. He's the summer to your winter. He'll keep you grounded, so you don't get too stressed, or freaked out."

"I'm not getting burnt out," I scowl, getting up to leave, "If you think that way, then I don't understand how you can claim to know me at all."

She doesn't lash out, doesn't shout. She just raises her eyebrows in a way that says, "See? I told you so." I glare at her and sit back down, trying to keep myself from yelling at her when she starts laughing.

The door opens and Obito comes in, apologetic and red. He pushes his visor off his face, pouting, "K-kakashi? C-could we talk?"

"What is it?" I snarl.

I freeze when I see his face. He's crying, tears streaming down his face, and he drags his sleeve across his face, trying to stop the flow of tears. He's clearly not going to be able to speak for a few minutes, seeing how much his body is shaking with the sobs.

I sigh and turn red, walking over to him. He stops crying for a second, and I seize my chance. I grab his hand, place it on my cheek.

And I kiss him.