A/N - Okay, just so you know, when I describe some and after the discription I write (PIP), it means that aPic of what I discribed is In my Profile. So, in actual terms, it stands for Pic In Profile. Well, just thought I'd let you know. Please enjoy the story!
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Chapter Four: I'm Fine
Kakashi walked into the hospital, and up to the desk, but before he got there Rin came out of the doors to the left of the desk.
"So, you're working today?" Kakashi asked when he saw her.
"Yeah," Rin answered, "Got a problem with that?"
Rin grinned at Kakashi, but it wasn't returned, "Are you still thinking what happened to Sakura was your fault?"
"Yes," Kakashi said bluntly.
Rin rolled her eyes, and looked at Kakashi with a mixture of sadness, andsympathy, "Well, in any case, come on. Sakura has been spitting nails at the doctor to let her leave, but she can't until you get here."
Kakashi stared for a moment, and then shrugged, "Screwed up again."
Rin blinked, "What?"
"I could of gotten here earlier," Kakashi explained, "Then Sakura could of left earlier."
Rin sighed, "You're hopeless, Kakashi."
"I know that already," Kakashi pointed out.
Rin shook her head slightly, and then walked to the doors she had just come from, "Come on, Kakashi, let's just go get her, shall we?"
"Yea, lets," Kakashi answered, and followed Rin through the doors.
"Now, um..." Rin started, when she stopped outside Sakura's room, "Sakura doesn't really...um...know that...um...you're the one taking her in."
Kakashi glanced over at Rin then shrugged, "So? Then go tell her."
"Well, you see the Hokage wanted to talked to you, and her, about it, before it was made all official and stuff."
"What the hell is wrong with me taking care of my student?" Kakashi asked, anger starting to seep into his voice.
"Nothing...outside the home," Rin explained, "In the home, well, it's just a whole other area."
Kakashi glared at Rin, he knew it wasn't her fault that all this was happening, but he glared at her just the same.
"The Hokage is waiting for you in there," Rin said, gesturing to Sakura's room, ignoring Kakashi's glare, "So, you can go in, now."
"Right," Kakashi said in a monotone voice, and he then opened the door before him and walked inside.
"Ah, Kakashi," The Hokage,greeted, from his seat beside Sakura's bed.
Kakashi barely nodded to the Hokage, and then took the seat on the other side of Sakura's bed. Sakura was sitting up, and she smiled slightly at Kakashi as he sat down.
"Hi, Kakashi sensei," Sakura greeted, Kakashi still could detect the rawnest in her voice, but it sounded much better then it did the day before.
"Hello, Sakura," Kakashi returned Sakura's greeting, "How are you feeling?"
"Much better," Sakura answered, smiling once more.
"Again, Sakura," Kakashi said in a slightly sad voice, "I'm sorry for-"
Kakashi suddenly stopped as he felt a warmth envelope his hand that had been restingon the edge of Sakura's bed. Kakashi looked at his hand and notice another had took hold of it. He followed the arm of the hand and saw that it was Sakura that had taken his hand into her grasp. She pulled on it slightly so that she could hold it with her other hand, as well, and then, she lowered her head, so that her forhead rested on their hands.
"Sakura-" Kakashi began, but she cut him off.
"Thank you so much, Sensei," Sakura said, looking downwards, as a tears came to her eyes, "I never would of been able to see you, or Naruto, or Sasuke, if you hadn't given me my life back to me."
Kakashi, suddenly, was speechless, he wanted to tell Sakura that he didn't deserve thanks, especially for her. He just simply didn't deserve it.
"So, please," Sakura spoke again, before Kakashi could, "Kakashi sensei, don't feel bad, and please, don't blame yourself for this. It's not your fault."
Kakashi stared at Sakura, and then sighed, "Alright, but I'm sorry, nonetheless."
Sakura smilied and laughed, "Alright, but that's the last 'sorry' I want to hear from you, got it?"
Kakashi smiled slightly, "Okay."
"Now, Sakura," The Hokage spoke, and Sakura glanced over at him, "Rin and I have been trying to locate a temporary residence for you."
"I don't need!" Sakura protested, in a horse voice, "I'm fine."
"Your voice says different," The Hokage pointed out.
"Is a little sore," Sakura insisted, "Nothing more."
"Sakura," The Hokage sighed, "You just went through a difficult experience, it may of effected you emotionally, as well as phsically."
"So, what?" Sakura asked.
"So..." The Hokage started, "It's not safe for someone who is emotionally distraught to-"
"SO I'M EMOTIONALLY DISTRAUGHT NOW!" Sakura shouted, and then began to cough harshly.
"Hokage-sama," Kakashi put in raising to his feet and patting Sakura's back lightly, "I would advise to you that you refrain from using such terms."
"Unfortunately, you have no say in the matter Kakashi," The Hokage said, as Sakura's cleared her throat, nodded to Kakashi that she was okay.
Kakashi sat back down, and looked over at the Hokage, "I think I should have some say considering she's my student."
The Hokage sighed, "Alright, but in anycase, I would like to make sure Sakura has somewhere to stay...that is comfortable for her."
"What place did you have in mind, Hoakge-sama?" Sakura asked, looking at the Hokage with a puzzled expression; Kakashi held his breath.
"Well, the first to offer was actually your sensei, Kakashi," The Hokage answered, gesturing to Kakashi.
Sakura's eyes widened, and she looked over at Kakashi, "Um, well, I wouldn't want to be a burden to you, Kakashi-sensei, are you sure it's okay?"
Kakashi blinked, and stared at her, "Your okay with it?"
"Yes, Sakura," The Hokage spoke, "You don't have to go with your sensei, we do have another person who has offered to take you under their wing for a little while."
"Um, who is it?" Sakura asked in wonder.
"Ino Yamanaka," The Hokage answered.
"I'll go with sensei," Sakura answered quickly.
The Hokage looked at her for a momment, "Um, is there something wrong with Miss Yamanaka?"
"Oh! Um, no, it's just, she...ummmm...she has a..." Sakura cough, and then blushed, "very...um...busy...social life."
"Ahhh," The Hokage said getting the idea immediately, "Well, then, if your sure, you may take resisdence at your sensei's home, until you get better."
"So, what?" Sakura said, "I'll be staying...five seconds?"
The Hokage just shook his head, and then headed for the door of Sakura's hospital room, "I wish you would take this more seriously, Sakura."
"Why?" Sakura protested, "I'm fine."
The Hokage shook his head once more, and opened the door to the hall to find Naruto, with Sasuke,at the door, listening.
Before The Hokage could tell Naruto off for listening, Naruto rounded on Kakashi, "Why the hell are you taking her? Sasuke or I could take her in for a while?"
"Really?" Kakashi said, "you think you're capable of taking care of teenage girl?"
Naruto paused for a moment, he knew that there was some hidden meaning behind Kakashi's words, but he couldn't pin point it...yet.
It suddenly hit Naruto, and he suddenly had as mind rushed of those damn monthy mood swings, cause by a certain accurance in feminine nature.
"Ewww," Naruto cringed; while Kakashi smirked at his reaction, and Sakura face went through about ten different shades of red.
"Kakashi you have some evil ways of getting your students off your back," A laughing Rin said, walking into the room, carrying some clothes.
"I do my best," Kakashi smirked at her.
Rin shook her head, and gestured for them all to leave, "If you're going to be taking her in, she needs to get dressed and ready. So, if you all would please leave so she can do so."
Kakashi, the Hokage, nodded and walked out into the hall with Naruto, and Sasuke.
"You're alright getting dressed, right?" Rin asked Sakura as she placed the clothes down on the foot of the bed, and then began to followed the Hokage and Kakashi into the hall.
"Yes!" Sakura said in an annoyed voice.
"Alright, just making sure," Rin said, and left the room, closing the door behind her.
Honestly! They must think that I'm about five years old, Sakura thought as she pulled back the covers, and got out of the hospital bed, and changed into the clothes at the end of the bed.
Sakura looked down at herself, she was wearing a red sleeveless shirt, an with a silver skirt with slits that went all the way up the side. A buckle held the slit together partiacally, and under the skirt was a black pair of black shorts.
Satisfied with her clothing, Sakura walked over to her hospital room door, opened it, and walked out into the hall.
"Ready to go, Sakura?" Kakashi asked, smiling at her, from he spot beside Rin.
"Well, if I'm going to be staying for awhile, I'll need to pick up some things from home, first." Sakura pointed out.
"Then that's our first stop," Kakashi annouced, "Shall we go?"
Sakura stared at Kakashi for a moment, and then smiled, and nodded in agreement, "Yeah, let's go!"
With that Kakashi,andSakura, waved good bye to Naruto, Sasuke, and Rin, gave a bow to the Hokage, and left for Sakura's place.
A/N - Hope you liked this chappie! I promise to update soon, this time! As long as you guys review! See you in the next chapter!
