Flashback to eight years ago

Kakashi

Sweat was rolling down my face as I sat on the edge of the bed. I had borrowed money from the wrong people to help pay for my father's medical bills and was having a hard time paying them back. I didn't tell anyone what I was doing. No one even knew my father was sick.

That's how I wanted it. It was my job to take care of him not anyone else. I was also afraid of the people I owed money to hurting them. I'd never be able to forgive myself if Obito or Rin ever got hurt because of me.

My body jolted as I heard a knock at the door. I wasn't at my house but a hotel room. The people I owed wanted me to meet them here at a certain time. I had arrived early so I could try and think of a way to get extra time.

"Kakashi, it's me, open up".

Rin? How did she know I'd be here

"Come in". I said hesitantly. She did. She made her way over to me and slapped me. "Ow! What was that for"!? "You idiot! How dare you keep something like this away from your friends"!? "What are you talking about"? "Obito and I know about your dad. We saw him when Obito went over there to pay his papa a visit".

All I could do was hang my head. She kneeled down in front of me. "We're your friends Kakashi. Obito and I will always be here for you no matter what. You don't have to keep things from us. You don't have to stress yourself out with things you can't handle. Let us help you".

I looked at her teary-eyed. "Rin". She was about to say something but the door soon flew open. I immediately pushed Rin behind me as Razor walked in. "I thought I told you to come alone"?

"I'm sorry sir, I didn't know she'd show up". "Do you have my money or not"? "I have half". "Half isn't all of it". "I know, just please give me until the end of the week. I promise I'll have it by then". "I've already given you extra time. Your times run out".

He took out his pocket knife and came at me full force. I was able to grab his arms in time stopping him . That wasn't good enough though. He swiped his leg underneath mine tripping me up. I managed to do the same but he was able to get on top of me and grab the knife.

I grabbed his arm again and tried my best to kick him off of me but it was no use. What I didn't expect was for Rin to tackle him. She pushed him off of me and climbed on top of him. I was about to get up and help her but was immediately pinned down by one of his bodyguards.

I watched helplessly as the two of them struggled to get control of the knife. This is why I didn't want any of them to know. I didn't want them involved in this. The only thing that brought me comfort was the police sirens outside.

She called Madara

It was no use though. I watched helplessly as Razor grabbed ahold of the blade and stabbed her in the heart. The bodyguard let go of me and I was able to go to her. I picked her bloodied body up and held her close to me as I sat on the floor. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry Rin". I said as tears rolled down my face.

"This is all your fault. If you had paid me my money then she wouldn't have gotten hurt". Razor said. The next thing I heard was the clicking sound of a gun. "Any last words"? "I should be asking you that". Madara said as he burst into the room.

"Rin"! Obito yelled as he came into the room.

He's here too?

I said nothing as he made his way over to us and his father and uncle took away Razor and his friends. "Kakashi, What happened"? He asked teary-eyed. "I'm sorry Obito. This is all my fault. I killed her"? I whispered the last part.

"You what"? He asked in a low voice. His eyes held a mixture of sadness and rage. I wasn't surprised. Rin was the person he was in love with. "You bastard"! I hung my head. "Please forgive me". "Forgive you!? I fucking hate you"! I looked up at him teary eyed but all I saw was rage in his eyes.

He meant it. He truly did hate me in this moment.

End of flashback.

A week later present time

It wasn't just in that moment. Obito still hates me to this day and I don't blame him. If I hadn't gotten involved with those people then Rin would still be alive. Obito still doesn't know what actually happened that day.

I've tried to go over to his house and comfort him so many times but every time I went he said he didn't want to see me. I ruined everything. Because of what I did I lost my father, Rin, and Obito.

The only thing I can think of doing to make things right is by helping him regain his ability to walk again. That's the least I could do.

The front door opened. I watched unamused as Amephyist walked in clearly drunk. An empty wine bottle was in her hand as she stumbled inside and struggled to close the door.

What does Obito see in her?

"Your still here"? She asked giving me a drunken disappointed look. "I'm his personal in-home caretaker so yes I'm still here". "Did you even try to help him walk today? I bet you didn't". "If you were here you would know the answer to that".

"Whatever, I'll just ask him myself". She was about to make her way to Obito's room but I stopped her. "He's resting right now. You can see him tomorrow". "He never goes to sleep this early". "It's fifteen minutes passed midnight. You need to go home. All you'll do is disturb him".

"This isn't your house". "No, but he is my patient which gives me authority over him. His health is my top priority right now and I will not have anyone getting in the way of that. Now you can either sleep on the couch or call a ride home unless you want me to call Hashirama and have me tell him you're preventing his son from getting the rest he needs right now"? She glared at me before storming out of the house and slamming the door.

I shook my head before heading into Obito's room to check on him before I headed to bed myself. There was a dim light on in the room providing a little bit of light. I kept it on while he was resting at night so I would be able to see where I was going without disturbing him.

I sat down gently next to him and brushed a few strands of hair out of his face.

He looks so peaceful when he sleeps

His chest was rising and falling gently with his head turned to the side, one arm over his chest and the other stretched out. I couldn't help but smile at that. I lifted the covers up a little and gently tapped the bottom of his foot. His toes twitched in response. Thankfully that wasn't enough to wake him up.

For the past five days, Obito and I have been taking it slow. Throughout the day I have him walk a little bit while holding onto me for support. He protested at first but I was eventually able to get him to listen to reason.

I have him walk five feet in the morning after breakfast then we take a break. At two clock I have him walk again then take a break. After dinner the same thing. If it was up to him he would push himself as much as he could every day.

I can see how much pain he's in though. Each step he takes is more agonizing than the last one. To make matters worse I'm the only one here that's helping to take care of him. Amethyst leaves and stays gone for hours on end. Obito calls her but she never picks up.

It hurts. It hurts seeing him with someone that treats him so terribly. Especially when I'm in love with him. I gave him once last look before I decided to call it a night but was stopped.

Obito was starting to toss and turn from having a nightmare. I quickly got on top of him and carefully sat on his legs so he wouldn't accidentally injure him and where I wouldn't hurt him.

"Please. Please stop. Not now". He muttered. "It's ok Obito, it's ok. Your safe". I said softly. He calmed down soon after.

He's starting to have nightmares.

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