Ordered to be together - Shikajin

Friends

When I woke up, I noticed Inojin, who was sitting right next to my bed. His arms and head were right on it. He seemed to be sleeping. I looked around the room and realized that everything that had happened before was not a dream. The place where I stayed was a hospital, and that boy watched over me. My body was sore. It was all in bandages. I moved slightly, finding a more comfortable position. I didn't want to wake the blonde up but unfortunately, I failed. The boy lazily raised his head and at first confused looked at me closely, and immediately after that a wide smile appeared on his face.

"Shikadai! You woke up!" he called cheerfully, then hugged me.

"Yeah... I've noticed that," I sighed. It was hard not to notice, to be honest. Is that something to enjoy? "Ouch! It hurts," I hissed.

"I'm sorry. I forgot," he said looking away. "Oh, that's right. Your parents are at Mrs. Sakura's office. I will call them. Will you wait here?"

"Do I have a choice?" I asked ironically. My current condition didn't allow me to turn side, move freely or escape. What a stupid question...

"Oh, that's right" the blond replied, laughing at his own stupidity. Immediately afterwards he disappeared behind the door.

I was wondering what really happened. I just remember that we were attacked by strangers. There were three of them, maybe four... They were incredibly strong. My plans didn't work, we weren't strong enough. I remember being injured and excluded from the fight by inattention and attempts to come up with a more effective idea. I remember Chocho standing in front of me, defending me, and Inojin treating my wounds. This boy has looked after me since a very young age. Although I was older, taller and became Chuunin, I couldn't do anything. It's all thanks to them. Thanks to him. That realization hits me too hard, like a second train. I would have died if they hadn't been there.

My parents pulled me out of my thoughts. My mother hugged me, squeezing me with all her strength, ignoring my signs of pain and my father laughed. In the corner of the room I saw the Sarada's mother and Inojin, who was watching us.

"You silly blockhead!" I heard my mother's scream near my ear. I was afraid I would get beaten up but then I saw a smile on her face.

"You were very lucky. If there wasn't Inojin, who can use precise Medical Ninjutsu, you would have bled to death." Sakura said with a pleasant smile. "I see that our work wasn't in vain" she turned to the blonde, who blushed slightly.

"You've barely become a Chuunin and you've already found yourself in a hospital. Don't let us think we made a mistake in choosing you," my father laughed. "The most important thing is that you're alive" he added seriously after a moment.

"Exactly. What about Chocho?" I asked worried.

"Chubs is probably eating sweets at home and gaining a weight," Inojin replied. Even in this situation, he could not resist unpleasant comments.

"Is she okay?" I wanted to make sure my father nodded his head.

"Inojin informed Moegi what was happening by the Mind Body Transmission Technique. She and Konohamaru came to save you. And before you ask, they are fine. They have defeated them. You can sleep peacefully."

"I am hopeless," I said quietly, and the rest watched me in silence.

"Don't you dare ay that! You are our son, there is no possibility for you to be weak. It is normal for someone to kick your ass sometimes. Failures shape us. Right, Shikamaru?" My mother looked at my father and he almost choked. He obviously felt embarrassed.

"But..." I started.

"No buts. We're a team and the team is here to help each other. Don't you remember? Ino-Shika-Cho live together and die together," the blond boy said with a smile. He comforted me.