why did Kakashi show up a foot away from death in Iruka's apartment why did Iruka agree to babysit the jonin through physical therapy why is it that the harder both of them try to push any feelings away they keep coming back _________ TW for mentions of suicidal tendencies/thoughts. Another Kakashi is a mess and Iruka being the kind hearted soul his is tries to help him fic.

THE ART IS NOT MINE! ⚠️ All credits go to the artist! ⚠️💗 Kakashi was in need of a touchstone, the Hokage assigned Iruka to help Kakashi. The pair has never really gotten along but can their pasts change that? Maybe they are more alike than they thought. KakaIru! ⚠️WARNINS:⚠️ -There will be explicit smut -This fic touches down on some darker topics.