"I...care about you," he said it as if it was the most absolute truth in the world. His face was dampened with sweat and someone else's blood, and sparks from his chidori flew everywhere. And even as the enemy ninja attacked him from all sides, his eyes never left yours. You'd known that he'd confess eventually, but you didn't think it'd be in the heat of battle. - - - In the present, Rokudaime Hokage, Kakashi Hatake, receives a late night visit from one of his former students. 17 years in the past, ANBU operative (Y/N) (L/N) struggles to ward off her feelings for her new squad captain.

She excelled in genjutsu, naturally shining in taijutsu as well as ninjutsu and becoming known as a prodigy in Konohagakure, thanks to her upbringing by the White Fang. As time goes on she receives promotion after promotion until the ANBU Black Ops catches her eye, although she cannot keep her feelings in check. Will her inability to keep her emotions at bay be the reason for her downfall? Find out! [Kakashi x OC]