A/N: Part 2 is officially up! This time, Yamato joins the scene and Kakashi gets a few other unexpected visitors, too. ;) Warning: Does involve semi-graphic (but not too graphic) depiction of vomiting. If that sort of thing bothers you and/or you are squeamish, I recommend skipping over that section. Thank you, and enjoy! :)
When he next awoke, Kakashi could hear voices. At first he didn't recognize them. The voices sounded far away and when he opened his eye his vision was blurry. Above him, Kakashi could see a blonde blob leaning over him and placing a hand against his forehead. Off to the side Kakashi could see a blob of green that looked so familiar and yet he couldn't quite place where he'd seen that green blob , the people-shaped blobs and their voices came into focus.
"Just as you thought, it's the common flu. He should be fine, so long as he gets enough fluids and proper bedrest. Really, you didn't need to call me all the way to Kakashi's house for this."
Ah, a woman's voice. This voice sounded familiar. Who were they talking about? Him? And where was he? Kakashi's house? Suddenly the cobwebs cleared from Kakashi's mind and it all came rushing back to him.
"L- Lady Tsunade!" Kakashi cried, trying to sit up.
"Hm? Oh, you're awake. Don't try to get up, just stay in bed," Tsunade gently pushed Kakashi back down.
Guy stood and bowed, "Thank you, Lady Tsunade, for coming all this way to see him."
The fifth hokage sighed, "It's not problem, but try not to call me out again unless it's an emergency."
"E- er, right! Sorry!" Guy bowed again in apology.
Tsunade headed for the door and then turned around.
"Get some rest, Kakashi," she said softly as she closed it.
Guy looked at Kakashi, "Alright Kakashi, since I can't trust you to not get out of bed, I, your friend and eternal rival, Might Guy, will take it upon myself to watch over you and nurse you back to health!"
"Please don't," Kakashi muttered, although he knew that once Guy set his mind to something there was no convincing him otherwise.
"Don't worry Kakashi!" Guy ignored him. "Whatever you need, just say the word and I will get it for you!"
Kakashi sighed, this was going to be a long day… On top of that, his muscles still somewhat ached and throbbed and, oh, great, now he had a splitting headache! The copy-cat ninja's throat was bothering him too, and he started hacking and coughing.
"Here," Guy was by Kakashi's bedside in an instant, offering him the glass of water from earlier.
Kakashi gratefully took it and started taking small sips, willing his throat to stop hurting. Guy walked back over to his chair and sat down. Once he'd stopped coughing, Kakashi pulled out one of his Icha Icha books from his bedside table. He kept the whole collection stacked underneath so they would be readily available at a moment's notice. And right now, Kakashi was glad he did.
Guy made a face, "Why must you always read that smut? At the very least, don't read it in front of me! And quit reading it in public while you're at it!"
"Mmhm," Kakashi thumbed through the pages, purposely ignoring Guy.
"And don't ignore me!" Guy cried. "Gah, I hate that cool attitude of yours!"
Suddenly there was a knock at the door.
"Hm? I didn't know we were expecting anymore visitors?" Kakashi paused briefly to look up at Guy.
"I didn't know either. I'll get it," Guy left Kakashi's bedroom.
A few minutes later, he returned with a grin on his face.
"So, who was it?" Kakashi eyed guy suspiciously.
What's with that goofy grin he's got? This can't be good.
"Kakashi, look who came to visit you!" Guy opened the bedroom door.
"Kakashi-senpai, I heard you were sick!" Yamato said, stepping into the room. "I brought you some fruit."
"Oh?" Kakashi was pleasantly surprised. "So it's you, Yamato. Thanks."
"Excellent idea, Yamato!" Guy smiled, taking the fruit basket. "Kakashi, here, eat this orange! Vitamin C is important when you're sick!"
Guy tossed the orange to Kakashi and he caught it. Even sick in bed with the flu, Kakashi's reflexes were second to none. Yamato pulled up a cushion and sat down on the floor. Both Guy and Yamato also took a fruit and began eating them.
"Mm, these are really good, Yamato! This apple is really fresh!" Guy complimented.
"Haha, thanks. I tried to pick the ripest ones!" Yamato chuckled. Then, turning to Kakashi, "So, how have you been feeling? Not too bad I hope?"
To be honest, Kakashi felt terrible. That cat nap helped a little bit but he still felt pretty awful. Of course, he wasn't going to tell Yamato that!
"Oh, not really. It's more of a nuisance than anything else."
"Ah, that's good to hear! You need to be more careful, Kakashi-senpai. I heard the flu virus has been going around the village."
Guy swallowed, "Ah, I heard the same thing. I suppose it's no surprise, given the season!"
"I suppose not," Kakashi muttered.
Indeed, it was around late autumn to early winter. This is usually when viruses like the flu and common cold go around. Still, of all people it could strike, why did it have to be him? Kakashi wondered where he even got it from, considering none of the people he knew had been sick with the flu lately. At least, not to his knowledge.
"We ought to be careful, too, and stay far away from Kakashi as possible," Yamato pointed out.
Guy nodded, "Yes, I suppose you're right. Hm?" Guy noticed Kakashi hadn't started eating.
Yamato noticed it too, "Kakashi-senpai, aren't you going to eat your orange?"
"Hm? Oh, yes, sorry," Kakashi began peeling the tangy round fruit.
He wasn't feeling particularly hungry though, and halfway through Kakashi felt a sudden pang in his stomach as a wave of nausea rushed over him. The look on his face must've said it all.
"Kakashi, are you alright?" Guy asked.
"Y- yeah… I-" Kakashi abruptly stopped and ran for the bathroom.
"Kakashi!" Guy yelled, running after him.
"Oh no!" Yamato cried, looking after.
Meanwhile in the bathroom, Kakashi leaned over the toilet bowl, ripped off his mask, and vomited.
"Aw, yuck!" Guy said upon catching up with him.
This went on for a several minutes, much to Kakashi's dismay. All poor Guy could do was watch and pat Kakashi's back. There went his breakfast! Then again, Kakashi's appetite had already taken a huge blow earlier today, back when he first got up, so there wasn't much to throw up to begin with. Finally, after about half an hour or so, the vomiting ceased.
Guy continued to pat and rub Kakashi's back, reassuring him. It embarrassed Kakashi to no end, being seen like this by his kohai and comrade. On top of that, to have to be given a back rub by Guy of all people! Then again, Kakashi would be lying if he said it didn't at least feel a little bit good...
"Yamato," Guy called from the bathroom.
"Yeah?"
"Could you rummage through Kakashi's drawers and find some clean clothes for him? Preferably pajamas or something comfortable."
"Will do!" Yamato responded.
Dignity… reaching… all time low… Kakashi thought to himself, wanting to cry.
Why did it seem like life was picking on him? A few minutes later, Yamato came to the bathroom with new clothes. Knowing he would hate to be seen in his pajamas, Kakashi's junior settled for a soft sweater and slacks. He also brought Kakashi new socks, as well.
Guy and Yamato left so Kakashi could change, and when he was done they both gently guided him back to his bed. Kakashi was exhausted from the ordeal, and after a sip or two of water he promptly fell back asleep.
Yamato and Guy let out a sigh of both exasperation and relief. Who knew caring for a sick jonin would be so much work? Disgusting as it was, the two decided to toss Kakashi's old clothes in the washing machine and clean the bathroom while the latter slept.