Trigger Warning for graphic violence and sexual assault. I tried to keep it from going to far but it's part of the story, a necessary part so I apologize for anything that may offend you. So... here is your warning.

Kakashi walked through the frat house his eyes scanning the bustling students. People were dancing in the living room to a dj playing some unappealing club music. He saw Ino chatting up some guy over in the kitchen and Sakura on the couch between two guys. One set his hand on her leg to which Sakura grabbed and moved back to his own. Kakashi grinned. His eyes left her for a second scanning the rest of the crowd. He saw bad news enter through the back door. The man from the coffee shop that morning. Wanting to hide but keep everyone still in sight, Kakashi slipped away to a wall and sat on a chair.

A girl came over to him who already seemed a little drunk, "Hey there!"

"Humph, Hello to you too," he nodded.

"I'm Asuna, ish nice to meet you," she slurred and balanced herself by leaning into the wall.

"Nice to meet you too. I am Kakashi."

"Thatssss cool name."

"Thank you."

"Can I shee under your masks please?"

"I'm sorry?"

"Your mask… I bet you look hot under it."

Kakashi sighed, "Miss, I think you should go home. You are a little drunk and I don't want to you to make any mistakes."

The girl pouted, "What's wrong? I'm into older men…" the girl grinned putting a finger to his chin.

"Here, I think you should sit…" Kakashi got up and sat her down, "Stay here, I'll get you some water." He left and came back moments later with a glass to find the girl gone. He sighed, "Best of luck to you, Asuna."

He went back to watching over the two girls that he had came with. Ino was now dancing with the guy that had been talking to her and the two guys that were with Sakura had left noticing that they weren't going to get anywhere with her. But no sooner had they left another guy filled in a spot. They talked for a while but he seemed more interested in just talking rather than making a move. They parted ways after a while. Sakura got up and got herself another glass of beer making sure to pour it herself. Ino was doing the same, Kakashi was happy to find. Sakura remained standing this time and chatted with a couple other girls who were near.

The night moved on steadily. It made Kakashi happy that nothing bad had happened so far. It was nearly midnight but neither of the girls showed signs of wanting to leave yet. Asuna had come back even drunker that before. This also made Kakashi happy because she still had all her clothes on and seemed to be alright. She tried making another move on him but he redirected it into her sitting beside him offering her his glass of water. She took it and chugged it. While she drank, Kakashi looked over to Sakura to see the man from the coffee shop standing with her.

Looking back to Asuna, who seemed to already be getting better, he asked, "Who is that?," pointing to the man.

"Oh, his names Reiji," she mumbled. Kakashi was going to ask more, but Asuna had already passed out.

Kakashi returned his attention to Sakura, who was still talking Reiji. He had one arm on the wall next to Sakura's head and the other making gestures in the air. Kakashi couldn't tell what they were talking about but Sakura didn't seem comfortable. Shifting, he saw one of the Reiji's crew members standing behind Sakura. With a wink from Reiji, the man behind Sakura reached into his pocket and pulled out a small pill. Reiji's hand went to Sakura's face to block the action from her view. When the deed was done, Kakashi was already up fighting his way through the crowd.

"Come on cutie, this is a party drink up!," Reiji grinned.

"Sakura! NO!," Kakashi yelled over the music still trying to reach her. Two of Reiji's crew grabbed hold of him at the sound of his shout.

"Ah… look who we have here. It's Gramps the lap dog! Are you always nearby? Oh it doesn't matter I-"

Kakashi cut him off, "Sakura don't drink that. He had his friend here slipped something in your drink while he cut off your view."

Sakura looked down into her drink glaring, "You disgusting pig!," She splashed Reiji with the drugged beer.

"Oh… now there darling… you just made a mistake. Boys take him upstairs. You are coming too bitch," Reiji grabbed her pulling Sakura along.

Kakashi felt something against his back. Something that felt very much like a knife making him groan. They were taken into a room and the door closed behind them. "You know… I really don't like being cock-blocked. It's quite annoying," Reiji groaned rolling up his sleeves. Without warning, he delivered a heavy blow to Kakashi's stomach.

"Stop it!," Sakura pleaded trying to stop him from hitting Kakashi a second time.

"Get off, you'll get yours," He smacked her and had the man who was holding the knife grab hold of her instead.

Kakashi sighed inwardly seeing the knife disappear into a sheath, "Hit me all you want. Just leave her alone."

"Yeaaa that's not going to happen old man. See you are going to stay right there and watch me as I take what I want," Reiji's grin now looked twisted.

"Touch her again… And I will end you," Kakashi growled readying himself. He really didn't want to resort to violence, but it seemed like there wasn't going to be any other option.

"Shut up!" one of the guys holding smacked him upside his head.

Reiji had turned to Sakura, who was looked frightened. He began undoing her shirt. Now was the time to make his move… as soon as he had readied himself of course. Kakashi threw all his weight against the guy to his left crushing him into a dresser. The other had let go of him and was able to land a hit to Kakashi's head. The next punch that flew at him, however, was blocked. Kakashi took hold of the blocked arm spinning and throwing the man down to the ground.

He heard Reiji yell at the third to get Kakashi since he had Sakura under control as she struggled to not be undressed. The man took out his knife and rushed Kakashi. The man sliced and slashed through the air. Kakashi took a cut to his upper left arm and another thin gash to his stomach before he manage to disarm the young man, and still holding onto his arm, he delivered a full round house to the man's head sending him flying into a wall and knocking him out. He felt a grab at his ankle and looked down to see the man who had thrown to the ground before he fell himself. They grappled for a moment before Kakashi was able to get the other in a choke hold until he passed out.

Hearing a yelp, Kakashi looked up to see Sakura with her shirt unbuttoned biting and kicking Reiji trying to fend him off. Now though, Kakashi was free and Reiji turned his attention to him.

"You are so fucking annoying!" Reiji screamed dashing at Kakashi shoulder first.

Kakashi had enough of this kid. He sidestepped letting the man fly past him. Kakashi landed one, two, three, four blows to the Reiji's head making him stagger around a bit. Reiji yelled something incoherent before rushing Kakashi again this time going for a punch. Kakashi sidestepped again his hand taking hold of Reiji's arm. His leg went behind the others as his free hand went to Reiji's shoulder and threw him down to the ground with a loud thud knocking the wind out of him.

"Looks like you better watch your back," Kakashi growled.

"I will get you…" Reiji coughed.

Sakura walked over, "Kakashi let's get out of here. Please."

Nodding, he took her under one of his arms not paying attention to his wounds. They walked back down stairs grabbing, Ino who looked shocked at their appearance but didn't ask questions. Making their way outside, Kakashi made a beeline to the car opening the passenger door for Sakura. Getting in the drivers seat he sped away.

Ino finally spoke up looking a little scared, "What happened to you two?"

Kakashi didn't want to speak and thankfully Sakura answered, "Kakashi stopped me from being drugged and raped," her voice was quiet and soft as she still seemed to be in shock.

"Let's not talk about it and just get back home. Ino, I want you to help Sakura into the shower and get her all set for bed, got it?," he looked at her in the rear view mirror. She nodded silently.

It didn't take long to get back at the speed he was going. Pulling into the driveway, he got out quickly opening the door for Sakura and helping her inside. Ino closed and locked the door behind them and took Sakura up stairs after Kakashi told her to let him know when Sakura was ready for bed. He went to the kitchen and made some strong tea for the three of them. It was late, but this had to be dealt with. He knew it was going to happen. He knew and he still barely stopped it. Maybe it wouldn't be a good idea to report this.

About fifteen minutes later, his phone buzzed and saw Ino texted him that Sakura was dressed and ready. He grabbed the tea tray and took up the tea to them. They were both in Sakura's room. She was sitting up in bed looking a little better after the shower, like she had been able to relax. Kakashi handed them each a cup and set on the side of Sakura's bed.

His eyes scanned her, "Are you hurt anywhere?"

She shook her head as she sipped the tea, "..."

Kakashi nodded, "Ino… get some sleep. You too Sakura."

The two girls muttered goodnight to him as Kakashi went to his room with his cup of tea. He closed the door behind him groaning. Going straight to his bathroom, Kakashi took off his shirt gingerly after turning on the shower water. He was still bleeding from the knife wounds he had sustained. He went to a medkit that he kept under the sink and pulled it out. He wiped what blood he could from around the wound before getting undressed completely and stepping in the shower. It stung as the water ran over the wound but he had to clean them out before stitching himself up. When the blood had been completely rinsed off, he got out of the shower and dried off wrapping the towel around his waist.

Going back to the medkit, he pulled out a needle and threaded it with surgical thread. Kakashi began to stitch his wounds shut. It wasn't the first time he had to do something like this. He started with his stomach and once it was stitched his put gauze over it and kept it in place with medical tape. He went to his shoulder next, but before he could start Kakashi heard a knock on his door.

"One second," he called out putting on a pair of boxers and a mask, "Come in."

Sakura entered looking timid wondering where he was because she didn't seem him at first. When she did she blushed slightly, "Oh Kakashi I-" she stopped mid sentence noticing the bandage on his stomach and the gash on his shoulder.

He followed her eyes to his wounds, "Oh these, they aren't anything serious." he walked back to the bathroom and she followed him.

"You don't get it do you?" she mumbled.

Kakashi was stitching himself up again so it took a moment to responded. When he had finished with the stitches, his eyes flicked to Sakura, "What don't I get?"

She watched as he put on a bandage over his shoulder as well, "I am sure you are okay but… You did that for me. You sustained those injuries to save me."

"Well, that's my job isn't it?"

"Well yea but, I didn't think you would ever have to actually do anything. And now, you are hurt saving me."

"Please Sakura… Don't worry about it. I would do it all over again if I had to. I am here to protect you. I won't let you down."

She didn't know what to say as he moved past her shutting off the bathroom light. Her feet carried her behind him and stopped by the door that she had left open, "Kakashi…" her voice trailed off and she rushed into him and hugged him, "Thank you…"

He was a little surprised by the hug but gladly accepted it wrapping his arms around her, "Of course, Sakura. Any time."

"Can I sleep here for just tonight?," she asked looking up at him.

It was impossible for him to say no to that face, "Fine…"

Kakashi kept one arm around around her shoulder as he lead her to his bed. He pulled back the covers letting her get in first. Walking back across the room, he turned off the light making his way back to the bed. The moonlight played off his body as he slipped off his mask and got in bed. He felt Sakura's arms wrap around him as she cuddled up close.

If Kakashi was to be honest, he really like the presence of her there with him. This feeling caused his arms to slip around Sakura as well before their legs got tangled up in each other. Originally, Kakashi didn't think he would be able to be comfy all tangled up like a pretzel with another person but he found himself completely relaxed like this with Sakura. They laid in their silence for a while just enjoying the closeness and each others company.

Kakashi went to speak but stopped noticing that Sakura had already passed out on him. He smiled gently, "Goodnight… Sakura," he whispered.

Kakashi watched over her for a little bit before feeling himself ready to fall asleep as well. The last thing he managed to do was press a soft kiss to her forehead. After that, he let his eyes close and doze off. Luckily her classes didn't start until noon tomorrow so they weren't in any rush to get up.

That night Kakashi didn't have nightmares. He didn't have any worries. In fact… he dreamed. For the first time in a long time.