Chapter 5: Where Kakashi Asks

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"Are you alright?"

Sakura sat up in a bolt, pink eyebrows high and green eyes wide.

"Don't you care about what happened to Naruto and Sasuke?"

"Yes, but they're not my favorite female student," Kakashi said as he reached up and put a hand on her bare shoulder that was no longer burned. The movement hurt quite a bit, but it was worth it for Sakrua's wobbly grin.

"I'm not trying to be your teacher, Sakura. I know I'm already five years too late."

Sakura barked a laugh at that.

"But still, I'm always here if you ever need me."

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Word Count: 100
Posted: 10.15.2014