Same Old Antics

Chapter 6 - Is That Because?

Obito spent his next week in his room contemplating whether he should go back to the leaf. The more days he spent thinking the more he grew to just give up and not care. He spent hours and hours just in bed. The Uchiha knew full well that he wasn't happy living behind a mask. Kakashi proved it damn well, and that same night he cried for the first time at the loss of his identity. He spent his whole life as Madara Uchiha. Obito shut his eyes and held the pillow tighter as he recalled Kakashis last words. His dream of becoming hokage. Obito shivered beneath the blankets and curled himself in a ball. Just wishing Kakashi was here beside him. He then remembered realizing that Kakashi was his everything, the only link to his old self. Obito felt his eyes tear up. He threw the blankets to the floor. Slid on a black tank top and black pants and ran out the door. Zetsu and Swirly stared as he stormed out the front door. "Where do you think he's headed?" Swirly giggled. "That traitor..." Zetsu muttered.

Obito was tired of spending his days kicking dust. Tired of laying in bed thinking. He knew all too well he wanted to go back. But facing all the people was a challenge. He was used to hiding behind the shadows with a mask on. Obito ran through the forest, with tears flowing through the air. Tears for forgiveness. Forgive him for betrayel. Forgive him for everything. The leaf village...Is home.
'Kakashi...! I'm coming back...!' His mind raced as he prepared himself for this life changing moment.

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"Sakura...! Kakashi says he's gonna pay up!" Naruto whined as Sakura opened her purse. Kakashi giggled weakly, "Did I say that...?" Sakura shot her green eyes, "Oh wow Kakashi Sensei!" Sakura shouted. Kakashi chuckled loudly. "I'm only kidding, here" He put down the bill. Sakura and Naruto clapped together. "Yay!" They cheered in unison. Kakashi sighed, "Well of course. I'm your sensei. But...next time it's Narutos turn cause he didn't do the offer like Sakura." He teased. "What?!" Naruto barked back. Sakura giggled softly, "Well..." She sighed and got off her seat, "I've got to go home...so y'all have a goodnight" She smiled and walked off. Naruto blushed as he watched her. Kakashi waved back then glanced at Naruto. "Uhhhh...Naruto...?" He cooed. Naruto blinked then woke up from his fantasy, "Yo...! Uhhh do you know if Sakuras dating anyone...?" He softly asked. Kakashi smiled weakly, "I heard that she's single and tired of it. You should aid her." Kakashi replied. Naruto stormed out of his seat. Kakashi could hear him shout down the road, "Yo Sakura!" Kakashi chuckled then thanked the waiter. With that he picked up his book and read down the road in the evening.

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Obito arrived at the entrance where he leaned against the wall and picked up his phone to call Kakashi. "Pick up the phone 'Kashi...!" Obito grunted as the phone dialed. "Obito...?" He heard his familiar voice. It's been 1 week and it felt like years. This almost confirmed that Obito must go back to the village. His heart beating fully alive remained in this village, it only waited for Obito to finally realize. "Kakashi...!" Obito hissed, "I'm by the entrance of Konaha. Meet me!" He whisphered. Kakashi froze at this all so sudden thought. He was sure Obito gave up and didn't want to come back because it's been 7 days. He managed to speak, "I'm on my way Obito..!" Kakashi replied. Obito sighed, "Thank you..." and quickly ended the call. He stared up at the night sky. The wind flowing through his black hair. The lead villages wind seeped into his skin, reviving him of his former self. "Thank you...Kakashi.." He sighed and shut his eyes, resting his head on the wall as he stood.

"Excuse me. Coming through. Watch out. Behind you!" Kakashi sprinted desperately through the busy crowd at night. Kakashi figured to travel on the rooftops to avoid people and so he did. Before you know it he landed safely from the top of the entrance, on two feet right in front of Obito who was surprised and relieved to see the love of his life. Obito instantly wrapped his arms around the man's neck, and Kakashi wrapped his arms around his waist. They inhaled their relief. "Obito...You came back..." Kakashi softly spoke. Obito pulled away and held his shoulders. He stared into his eyes and then slowly shut his mismatched eyes and tip toed higher to lock his lips with Kakashi. Kakashis eyes widened and froze. Obito ran his hand through the soft, beautiful, and cologne scented white hair. Kakashi felt Obitos desperate passion on his lips. He pulled away to breathe. "Obito...? What's going on...?!" He hissed in concern. Obito bit his bottom lip in embaressement, "I...I'm back..." He confessed. Kakashi gasped and felt the weight all his life lifted like feathers. His body almost jerked. "What?!" He cried out. Obito shushed him with a finger on his lips. Kakashi had the greatest smile across his face. Tears formed in his eyes. Obito lightly smiled, "Just like it was..." He softly spoke. "Is that because...?" Kakashi asked. Obito nodded, "You made me realize. And saved me. You are my life. It's because I love you. You changed me." Obito spoke as tears ran down his cheeks. Kakashi was crying happy tears the second he spoke. They held each other crying. "Obito...! I really believed you gave up!" He cried. Obito nodded, "It took time...I needed to accept the benefits of coming back and let go of the past. And learned that I can't be the way I was all my life. I am Obito Uchiha." He spoke with pride Kakashi hasn't heard since they were kids. 31. And now he's gained himself back again. Kakashi sobbed and held him tighter. "Let's go to my place...!" Kakashi giggled. Obito sniffed and wiped the tears off his cheeks. They held each other and teleported together where they can plan their next move for Obitos arrival and the reunion. And everything in between.