Kakashi couldn't help but stare up at the window. He had become obsessed with what he was certain was an unrequited love. 'Why can I never build the courage to say anything to you? I want to be closer to you.' Kakashi could hear the sobs coming from inside.

'I see the pain you're in and how you mask it so well with forced smiles and emotions. I just wish I knew how to help you…

'Naruto…'

-Meanwhile-

'I don't want to be alone anymore…

'I thought that I was over it. I've tried to convince myself that I didn't care that either hate me or just don't care…

'But…if I have really stopped caring about that…

'Why does it still hurt me so much?

'He's the only one that I care about. But I don't think he even notices me. I…I just want you to take the pain away. I don't want to be alone any longer. Help me. Please…

'Who am I trying to fool? He wouldn't even give me a second glance. Even if he did care at all he wouldn't know how to help me…

'I guess…there is only one way that I can stop the pain. I'll end it all right now.'

It was only physical pain after all. Nothing compared to years of suffering and being ostracized by everyone else.

'It will all be over soon' he thought. But before he passed out he thought he saw the only thing that he felt could make him happy again. The person he truly wished to care about him was looking down at him, shocked and concerned...but of course it could only be his imagination showing what he wanted before he died.

"Kakashi…"

Kakashi couldn't believe his eyes. Just as he had been about to walk away he turned and saw Naruto stab himself with a kunai several times. Not wasting any time he broke through the window and picked up the boys body. 'Shit. There is so much blood. I have to hurry'

"Please Naruto. You can't leave before I get a chance to tell you how I feel."

"What the hell happened!?" Tsunade yelled as Kakashi carefully handed Naruto over.

"He-"

She was already running full speed to the emergency room before Kakashi had a chance to respond. "Damnit Naruto! What the hell were you thinking!?"

-Several hours later-

Kakashi looked up as Tsunade approached. "Well?"

"I did everything I could-"

"You mean he's-"

"Good as new? Yes. Hopefully he will have made a full recovery within a week. With a normal person I would say it would take much longer but with the Kyuubi the process is sped up immensely"

Kakashi sighed in relief. "Is he awake?"

She shook her head. "No anymore but he will be once the sedatives wear off. Also, while he was awake I talked to him and he seems to be rather vulnerable. If it's alright with you, I would prefer it if he stayed in your house so you could keep an eye on him. Iruka is usually busy with the school or mission office so he wouldn't be around as much as you." 'He might even tell Naruto how he feels. I know love when I see it. Not that I really approve but since from what I can tell Naruto feels the same way, there isn't much I can do about it.'

Kakashi was a bit taken aback that she would ask him of all people. "Uh…y-yeah of course it's alright with me."

"Great. I will try and keep you away from missions for a while until it's safe for Naruto to be left alone. You can go leave if you want. I'll notify you when you can take him back to your place."

"hm…I think I'll stay for a while."

I threw in a Futurama quote towards the end. Don't know if any of you caught that. I've started revising the story. gonna make it longer.