Hatake

33

It's odd to wake up next to Kakashi.

Not in a bad way at all.
Just...

It feels like this is right. The comfort of companionship.

I stretch my arms and squeeze his torso tightly.

I peek over to see him reading one of those books again.

"Good morning." He says smiling at me.

I roll back and rub my face on the back of his teeshirt.

"Wake me up in a few." I mumble.

I wake up to a light tapping.

I force my eyes open.
Kakashi is sitting on the bed dressed.

"Where're you going?" I ask.

"I should probably inform the hokage that I have returned." He says rubbing the back of his neck.

"I won't be long. You can rest up." He says then pets my hair. Then traces the side of my face with his hand.

After he leaves I wash up and take my time getting ready.

I'm pulling my shirt on when I hear the front door close.

I straighten my clothes then walk out to see.

Kakashi is sat on the step that we use to take our shoes off.

"Kakashi?" I say quietly.

He doesn't say anything.

I walk and crouch in front of him.

His eyes are red and puffy.

I don't pry and slowly undo his shoes.

I pull them off and remove his jacket, placing it on a small hook on the wall.

After that I reach my hand out and help him up.

He must've not gotten good news from lady hokage.

I guide him to one of the chairs in the kitchen.

I decide to make a simple meal.

I hope he's feeling well enough to eat some.

I keep looking over my shoulder checking on him.

It needs to cook on the stove for a few minutes so I walk over to see him.

I stand infront of him and lean into a hug. He rests his arms around my hips and tucks his face into my chest.

I can feel his shaky breaths.

I pull away and see his tears. I wipe them away and kiss his temple.

He pulls me to sit on his legs.

He loops his arms around me before speaking.

"They...I can't teach my squad. I've been demoted." He says.

I shake my head.
"Why? They can't do that."

"Akari. There are times where no matter if you do the right thing and be the best you can... others just don't care. I'm not fit to be a teacher anymore." He says.

"That's a lie. I know you. You're a great teacher and great person. I'll let her hear what I have to say about all this." I say feeling my blood pressure rise.

He shakes his head.
"Don't."

"Kakashi—" I try to interject.

"I know." He says and places his hand on my chin.