Here For You - Kakashi Hatake x OC

Chapter 24: Kashi

*Normal POV*

I opened my eyes to the bright sunlight after what seemed to be a good night's rest. I looked over to my side and saw Kakashi, his head propped on his hand, his other hand holding my own. His eyes were closed. I wondered how he could possibly sleep in such a position. It look uncomfortable. I stretched a bit and Kakashi's eyes shot open. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you," I quickly said. He only smiled, "It's no problem. How are you feeling?" I could tell how much he cared about me, how much he wanted for me to be better. I knew he was my boyfriend. I knew I had loved him before I lost my memory. I didn't know what to feel right now. All my emotions and fragments of random memories were jumbled in my mind. "I'm feeling better." He beamed at me, "I'll bring you some breakfast." He kissed my forehead and left the room, leaving me with my thoughts devouring me.

I struggled to remember my life and who I was. There were pieces of some moments I had lived through, but they were tangled. I tried my hardest to make sense of it all, trying to put the pieces together, thinking of a possible chronological order. Nothing seemed to work. I held my head in my hands, frustrated. My mind was blank, and yet it was full of scrambled thoughts. Kakashi came back with a tray in his hands, which contained a bowl of oatmeal, a glass of juice and an apple. He handed it to me and smiled. I frowned, "What about you?" He shook his head, "Don't worry about me. I'll be okay. You have to eat up and get your strength back." I refused to listen to him and handed him the apple, "If you want to make me happy, you will eat." I said, mockingly strictly. He obliged and I was pleased with myself. I chowed down my breakfast, suddenly realizing how hungry I actually was. I heard Kakashi laughing at me, "Slow down, you don't want to choke." I ignored him, finishing the food quickly. He was still munching his apple when I turned to him, "I didn't choke." He laughed, "You got me. Shall we?" He gestured for us to go outside. I nodded and took his outstretched hand. The feeling of his touch was so painfully familiar to me.

We walked past the Hokage's tower and I turned my attention to something in the distance. I felt as if it was calling out to me. I took the lead instead of Kakashi, and even though he was a little surprised, he didn't stop me. I knew what it was as soon as it came into my line of vision.

The KIA stone. I kneeled at the memorial stone, my fingers instinctively ran across a name carved into the surface. "Father..." I whispered. Tears stung my eyes. All the names surged back into my mind. Tamiko-sensei, Hiroji, Ishiro, Obito, Rin, Minato-sensei, Kakashi's father, Sakumo. I was sobbing when the memories of a young Kakashi kneeling over the KIA stone after his father's death, me comforting him and being with him came back to me. Kakashi was hugging me tightly, "I remember! I remember it all," I wailed and he stroked my hair. I remembered how much I had fallen in love with him over the years, how much I loved him now, how much we had done for each other, "Kashi..." He cupped my face in his hands and I did the same with his. "I love you, I love you so much," I choked. He kissed me, passionately, and held on to me as if he never wanted to let go. I clung to him in the same way. The emotions were all flooding back into my mind, I loved him more than anything, he was all I had. "I love you, Katsi," I could see Kakashi had tears streaming down his face, "I'm so happy you remembered. I love you more than anything," He kissed me again, and I gave in. His scent, his touch, his soft lips, everything I remembered just made me cry more. He never let go.

"We should report to Tsunade," He said after I couldn't cry anymore. I nodded and agreed. I was so happy to be in my right mind again. I couldn't bring myself to think about what would have happened if I had never remembered. Would Kakashi have stayed with me? Would he have given up on me and left me alone? I didn't want to ask. "Tsunade-sama," Kakashi and I greeted Tsunade in the hospital. "How are you feeling?" She asked. "Much better. I remember everything," I grinned. She seemed pleased, "I'm happy to hear that. You are welcome to return home now." I bowed as Kakashi followed me to my room to help retrieve my belongings.

"Home sweet home," I grinned as Kakashi helped me into my apartment. "Sure is." I placed my backpack next to the couch and fell onto it, Kakashi following and pulling me into a hug. His warmth engulfed me, I felt comfortable, I felt good. I snuggled into him a bit more and he chuckled, almost inaudibly. I closed my eyes and appreciated everything I had. I pushed the thoughts of what would have happened if I hadn't remembered anything away. Kakashi kissed me on my head and I smiled as he spoke.

"I'm so happy you're back."