Disclaimer: I still don't own Naruto.
Chapter 2: Surprise
This doesn't seem so bad…
He thought as he stared right at the ceiling. It was so familiar that he could tell how many cracks it already had. Even though Konoha's hospital rooms were always kept well, there were still some details that were missed by the repair crew. For instance, one of the large cracks that started from the light bulb up to the wall. It was relatively large and he couldn't remember if he was the one who did it, or if it was something that was already there to begin with.
He still didn't like it when he was confined in the hospital. The room wasn't small, but it felt like it was cramped inside due to all the things that were in there. He usually didn't like the fact that he was connected to the I.V. and its stand. It was hard to move, not to mention hard to sleep, being kept in one position made him feel stiff and uncomfortable.
Next, due to his heightened senses, especially of smell…the usual feeling of nausea would overcome him when he gets a whiff of some of the antiseptics and alcohol. There were different types, and some which had a very unfriendly scent usually made him sick to the bone, but it was good that this didn't happen when he had visitors. What would they say if they found him in that state? Just the very thought of it made his pride want to scream at him for even thinking of such a thing.
Although on the other side, it was also nice since he usually got visits which he could do without. He was less tired which he missed in a way. At least he got the meal that he liked, those that were usually comprised of vegetables. And of course, getting special editions of his favorite books were the best treat he had. Although he have read each and every one of those books, he never seemed to get tired of the drama, the romance, the action, and the kink of it all. Whenever he would remember a scene, he couldn't help but chuckle in his own way. The one which made him sound like a pervert, so to speak.
But he hated the silence most of all. Sometimes it was too silent for his taste. It became eerie at times, especially at night. He wasn't afraid when night fell, he just didn't like the feel of the place. It was more or less disturbing to the senses, and that's what he couldn't take, the way it seemed to disturb him when he tried to concentrate. It was also an issue as well that he couldn't call in his dogs. He missed them.
Soon enough, the clock's long hand pointed at 12 while the smaller at 3. He sighed. It was time for his daily check ups again. He was getting tired of the routine. Everyday, same time, everything was always the same. Nothing changed. When the clock said it was three o'clock, the nurse would come in and do the normal check up, temperature, blood, the works. He hated how his body was being touched by other people. Not that he minded at all, it was for his own good if that's what's being taken into account, but still one side of him didn't like it one bit. When the hand moved a little, he pulled his blanket over his head. If it was up to him, he wanted to be discharged from the place and just continue recovering in his apartment, but due to the Godaime's orders he was forced to stay in the hospital for who knows how long. After his battle with the Akatsuki along with his student, he received fractured bones, some torn muscle and other bodily damages that were partially starting to heal. But still he would be there for a long time.
Another minute passed and the sound of soft rapping could be heard from behind the door. He was trying to figure out who it was, wondering if it was his usual nurse, but it seemed different.
"I'll be coming in now."
Is that my usual nurse…?
He just had to ask himself after hearing the person's voice. It was different. Even the chakra signature was different.
Slowly the door was pushed open. Kakashi glanced at the door only to see a younger looking medic, someone who seemed to be the same age as him. She wore a white coat around her frame and her hazel brown hair draped over her shoulders elegantly, which at the same time semi covered the markings on both side of her cheeks. Her eyes looked straight forward as she walked inside, heading towards the I.V drip, checking how fast it was going.
Both of Kakashi's eyes seemed to widen upon seeing her very presence. "It couldn't be, right?" That was one of the things that entered his mind as he looked at the woman in front of her. She was checking the clock as she regulated the I.V. It seemed to be right.
"Kakashi-san, how are you feeling?"
The medic asked as she walked over to his bed, checking whether the patient was alright.
"I'm…alright…"
He mused as if dazed. The young girl now placed a hand over the guy's forehead checking for temperature.
"You seem fine, but you look a little flustered. Its like you've seen a ghost. You better rest for today, let's skip your blood extractions just for today, alright?"
She smiled at him then. He couldn't move. Nor could he speak.
Not even waiting for an answer, she bid him a farewell. But before she could even get far, a hand shot up and took hold of her wrist. Kakashi made sure his grip was firm and wouldn't hurt her in anyway. The brunette would then turn his way, her expression a bit startled from the deed that was done. She saw how Kakashi looked at her, still couldn't even utter a word, and then when she tried to pull away, his grip got stronger, but not to the point of bruising. It still had that gentle touch to it.
"Rin…"
He finally spoke.
Rin's eyes softened as she continued to look at the silver haired jounin. Soon enough she could feel his hold getting loose. It was her signal to pull her hand back to her and away from his grasp. The medic merely smiled at Kakashi like she usually did when they were still part of team four—Team Minato.
A/N: Again, please Read and review. It means a lot besides, Look, Kakashi is speechless. X3
