Hey guys I'm back. I'm feeling better. I got in a car crash. A drunk driver came and hit my side and flipped me. I cracked two ribs broke my leg and well glass in my arm. It wasn't fun. I'm still in a leg cast and bandages. But I have my hands and can write. So thanks for all the support I really appreciate it. Thanks guys. I feel bad it's been to long since I updated this particular story. I'll finish it I plan to I promise. Thanks to those who waited. Let's get started.

Chapter 5: Relying on Help

Kakashi slowly opened his bedroom window. The Shinobi Sakuto had really done a number on him. The man was a true Shinobi. If he had used all of his power he could've killed Kakashi. He had showed mercy putting aside his village for the innocent lives that would be lost if he seceded the village. He had given up fame and glory for the sake of others. He was a great man and ninja. Kakashi was angry he had to kill a man like that. He climbed through the window and let out a yelp as he felt an intense pain to his ribs. The large cut on his back flared like a fire. He groaned trying to keep his voice down.

He scolded himself lightly. He didn't need to wake Shizune. He sat down on the bed and groaned in pain. He raised his hands in front of him and released the Shadow clone that was in the living room making sure no ninja came. He groaned from exhaustion. He looked at his clock to see it was three a.m.

Guess I should get a shower. He thought. He stood up and went into the bathroom. He started the shower and undressed. He climbed in the shower and washed his hair and body making sure he wouldn't come out smelling like blood and sweat. He let out another yelp as he turned to grab the soap and the water hit his cut. He really hated his job.

Shizune POV

Shizune slowly opened her eyes hearing a slight noise. She sat up and looked around and then heard water running.

Was Kakashi back? She hoped so she hadn't been able to sleep. She had been worrying about him too much to sleep. She sat up and walked to the door. She was in her PJs but wanted to make sure he was okay. She walked to Kakashi's room and saw his bathroom door closed with the light on and the shower running. She walked to the door and raised her hand and knocked.

"Kakashi?" She called. "You okay?" The water suddenly turned off.
"Shizune?" Kakashi called back. "You should be asleep." Shizune let out a small sigh of relief. At least he was here. "I couldn't sleep." She said. "I was worried. Are you okay?" She asked again. Kakashi at first didn't answer then she heard some shuffling. Kakashi opened the door his mask back on his face his ninja pants on but shirtless.

Shizune blushed he had some muscles. She shook her head clearing her thoughts.
"You okay?" She asked again. Kakashi looked at her. "I'm fine." He said then suddenly groaned. He fell to his knees as he felt his back exploded in pain. Shizune gasped and knelt down her hands on his shoulders.

She forced herself to calm down she had to help. "Kakashi get on your bed and lay down. I need to treat your injuries." Kakashi let out a small chuckle. "Funny." He said. "Earlier I was hoping you wouldn't find out about this. Just my luck." He stood up and she helped him to her bed.

"You shouldn't hide your injuries from me." She muttered angrily. "I'm a medical nin. Don't be stupid and not want help." Kakashi smiled underneath his mask and laid down on his front the cut bare to see to Shizune. Shizune stared in surprise. What had done this to him? What type of mission did he do? She snapped out of it and then softly and gently laid her hand on his cut. Her hand lit up in a light green color as she applied her medical jutsu chakra. Kakashi groaned as the cut slowly closed off fully healed and the pain vanished.

Shizune sighed in relief. "Do you hurt anywhere else?" She asked. Kakashi rolled over groaning as his ribs flared. "Well my ribs aren't doing so well right now." Kakashi said with a chuckle. Shizune sighed then laid her hands on Kakashi's bare chest. She blushed slightly but concentrated on her work. Her chakra flared and then Kakashi groaned as he felt his cracked ribs being pushed into around till they were back to where they needed to be. He was pretty sure if he was cut open the crack in his ribs would have vanished.

Kakashi let out a amused laugh. Shizune stared down at him with a confused look. "Did you hit your head too?" She asked. Kakashi laughed. "No." He said. "I'm sure my heads fine… Thanks Shizune." She smiled. "Of course." Kakashi slowly sat up. Surprisingly he felt no pain at all.
"I'm impressed." Kakashi said. "I don't feel any pain at all anymore. That's some medical jutsu you got there Shizune." Shizune blushed from the praise. "Well I was taught by Lady Tsunade." She said. "It's kind of what should be expected. Compared to her I'm not that great."

Kakashi laughed. "Course you'd say that." Kakashi said. "Well I think we need some rest. I defiantly do. We can go out to do something tomorrow. Right now I feel like I'm about to pass out." Shizune nodded. "Okay well goodnight Kakashi." She said slightly disappointed. She had hoped to hang out. Plus she doubted she could sleep she was still worried about him. His eyes looked incredibly sad. Like he had done something awful. She looked at him for another second. Kakashi looked at her with a slightly concerned expression.

"You okay Shizune?" He asked. Shizune nodded. "I should ask you that question." She said. Kakashi gave her an eye smile. "Well thanks to you I'm great." Shizune shook her head.
"That's not what I meant." She said. "Kakashi what happened on your mission?" She asked. Kakashi's visible eye widened. He sighed. "I'm fine Shizune." He said. "I can't tell you anyways. Top secret mission." Shizune sighed. "Well okay…" She said then added. "I know you're not fine."

Kakashi slowly looked at her then closed his eyes. He growled trying to control his emotions. The one thing he always struggled with. Kakashi tried to sort out his emotions but then he couldn't. Shizune had wrapped her arms around him and the dam suddenly broke. Tears started to flow out of eyes. He couldn't stop it he sobbed quietly. Shizune stroked his back and hair trying her best to make him feel better. Kakashi felt all his emotions that he tried so hard to keep inside of him flowing out.

He never felt like this before. He hated crying but now he felt like it was okay and maybe things would work out. He felt pain but knew he could make it. Soon Kakashi felt his tears and pain leave him. He knew it'd be back the pain never left him for long. But even temporary was enough for Kakashi. Shizune continued to stroke his back. Kakashi realized he was on top of her. He had no idea when that happened. She was stroking his back and hair and didn't seem to mind.

Kakashi slowly removed his head from her chest and wrapped his arm around him pulling her in to him.
"Thank you Shizune." He muttered. Shizune looked up at him with worry in her eyes.
"Kakashi I don't know what has happened to you but I can't stand to see you like that." She said. Kakashi stared down at her. "I'm sorry." He said. "I feel really better now I promise. I guess everyone needs to cry every now and then." Shizune gave him a small smile. "Well I don't mind." She said. "I get it completely. I'm here Kakashi for you." Kakashi smiled looking up at the ceiling. He was glad to have met Shizune. He felt hope. That's all that mattered to him.

"Thanks for putting up with that." He said. "I know you didn't want to watch that." Shizune shook her head. "It's better that you let it out anyways." She said. "I don't mind it." Kakashi smiled at her.
"Thanks." He said. "You can leave if you want." He didn't want her to but he didn't want her to think she had to stay. Shizune shook her head. "I want to stay…" She said. "If that's okay with you." She said. Kakashi smiled and wrapped his arm around her and pulled her to him.

"I'd rather you stay." He said. Shizune smiled and closed her eyes burying her face in Kakashi's chest. Kakashi smiled then slowly closed his eyes falling asleep. Shizune felt herself slip asleep as well glad to have finally gotten Kakashi to step closer to her and let her in a little more.

Shizune woke up the next morning to feel herself on something warm and comfortable. She opened her eyes to see herself on Kakashi's chest. She blushed remembering last night. She smiled softly burying herself into his chest further. She was happy to know Kakashi was slowly letting her in. She didn't want to get up but decided that since Kakashi had a long mission he would be hungry. She slow un wrapped Kakashi's arm from around her. She sat up then stifled a yawn stretching out her limbs. She smiled at Kakashi then leaned down and kissed his clothed cheek.

She stood up and left the room quietly. She went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. She found some eggs and bacon and took them out. She grabbed a pan and began to fry the bacon and scramble the eggs soon a smell of delicious food hit her nose then the door opened and she turned around to see Kakashi walking in. He smiled at her pulling a shirt over his head pushing his arms through the arm holes.

"Moring Shizune." He said. "That smells great." Shizune smiled. "I figured you'd be hungry." She said. "So I made some eggs and bacon." Kakashi nodded. "Smells great." He walked towards her and wrapped his arms around her. She blushed but accepted the hug.

"Thanks Shizune." He said. "You sleep okay?" He added. Shizune smiled tightening her arms around him. "Yeah I did." She said. "Think we can do something today?" Kakashi nodded against her shoulder.
"Why not?" He said. "Could be fun." He pulled away from her and sat down pulling out a book and began to read. Shizune saw the cover it read, "The Way a Shinobi Should Die". Shizune raised an eyebrow but said nothing. She turned back to the stove and continued to watch the eggs and bacon. She grabbed some plates then put some food on her plate then Kakashi's she passed him his plate and a fork.

"Thanks Shizune." He said. Shizune sat down not bothering to look up. She knew Kakashi would pull a trick to make sure she didn't see his face. Kakashi looked at her smirking. He knew she would give up on seeing his face. It was kind of funny to him. He planned on showing her. He knew that much. He didn't mind her seeing. But he'd wait a little while before he'd show her.

"So what do you want to do today?" He asked. Shizune looked at him. "Well actually I wanted to see how strong you were." She said with a sudden smirk. Kakashi grinned. "You sure a medical nin can keep up." Shizune smirked. "Don't sell me short Kakashi." She said. "You'll regret it." Kakashi laughed. "Like I'd be that foolish." He said. "I never let down my guard. I'll take you to the training ground. The loser buys lunch." He said. Shizune smiled. "Well looks like I get to pick where we're eating." Kakashi grinned. "Oh don't be so sure."

Kakashi was glad they we're friends he could forget about the harder part and go have fun. He could except help. He was glad to have her with him.

Chapter end

Well next chapter and chapters after I'm going to make them longer from now on. I know I didn't do this time but it's been so long that I wrote for this I have to remember where I want the story to go. I hope you enjoyed. I'm going to finish this story I promise. I'm okay I'm no longer hurt. I really appreciate the continued support so I really owe you guys. Thanks. But I hope you enjoy. Well later but I hope you review I really like reading those well later guys I'm really sorry for the wait.