Anko was thought to be left for dead after her fight with Kabuto until Kakashi brings her back to Konoha alive. Acquaintances were all they had ever been, hardly speaking to one another unless they disagreed. Tragedy breeds friendship among comrades, and Kakashi extends that friendship toward Anko. Soon she begins to fall for him. Will Kakashi ever admit his own feelings for her?

Squall/Lightning One-shot. The aftermath of loaded words, in front of a body of water.