When you arrived downstairs you could hear the bacon sizzling. After taking a seat, a plate was put in front of you with bacon, eggs and toast. You looked up at Kakashi with an appreciative smile. "Not stealing my clothes today?" he mused, eyeing your outfit. "I don't plan to stay home. I'm coming with you" you stated simply. "Want to steal my pupils again?" he mused, sitting down with his own plate of food. "Maybe... I'd like to have a chance to know the blonde kid" you smiled.

Kakashi arched a brow. "Cause he's Mi-chan's son. I wonder what he's like" you grinned. He smiled in return and within no time the food had disappeared beneath his mask and he began cleaning. "They are a lot alike" he spoke, "though he is definitely different". You rolled your eyes at his vagueness.

"Is he still treated... the same way as when I left?" you questioned hesitantly. The memories you hold told you he was treated badly by the whole village. Nothing major, but to a child with no parents. It could have broken him. "Yes".

You clenched your fists staring at the empty plate. You knew full well how it was to be shut out. To be treated like some bantling. You didn't have the greatest childhood. Mi-chan created the first light in your life. He didn't treat you like a demon your eyes made you seem to be. Then came Rin who defended you from bullies. Then Might Guy who was to idiotic to care about appearances and then Ebisu who was practically forced to accept you since you were on the same team. Speaking of Ebisu.... "On a second thought I still need to catch up with Ebisu... and Kurenai..... but I also want to train Sakura" you groaned and slumped into your seat. "Why does being gone for so long have to be so difficult!"

Kakashi chuckled and kissed your forehead before he slipped his mask back on. "Take it easy (y/n) they won't blame you". You sighed and sat up.

"You are right.... I think I'll visit Rin's grave first. I promised her last time to bring flowers" you smiled. Kakashi's eye softened, "then let's do that together when I am done". You turned to him with a smile, "alright. Then... I will have some tea with Kurenai, then after that I'll sweep by Ebisu. At last I'll look if they have any decent missions for me to take" you summed.

"Do you still plan on moving out?" he questioned. His expression revealed nothing but knowing what you know now, it was a sore subject.

"Maybe. Or I'll just rent a room in here" you grinned. "You are fine as a freeloader though" Kakashi mused and wrapped his arms around your shoulders from the back. "I don't like being too dependent" you mused looking up at him. He rolled his eyes, knowing that full well.

"And I want to earn some pocket money" you kissed his chin. With a sigh he released you. "Very well. I need to go now. I'll see you tonight" he said, ruffling your hair. You chuckled.

"Don't be late Sensei".

He flinched at the title and glared over his shoulder. "Not that you aren't already" you mused. He rolled his eyes dramatically before leaving the house.

When you were done with cleaning around the house, you went over to Kurenai. She wasn't at home but with your sensing range it took little time to find her at one of the training fields with three young individuals. You appeared next to her with a smile. "I take you don't have time for a cup of tea?" you mused looking at a brown haired boy in a grey, fluffy hoodie, sparring with another guy. He had small framed sunglasses, hiding his eyes and a cloak with a collar that reached just under his nose.

"Can't say I can" she said with a smile, watching the two spar. There was a girl watching next to her. She had no pupils but a beige tinted white as iris. Her hair was black with a subtle blow glow when the shun hit it. "Hello" you smiled. The girl jerked in surprise and looked with big eyes at you. A small smile formed on her lips. "H-hello" her voice was barely a whisper.

You gave her an encouraging smile before turning back to the sparring match. "These are your pupils? God, I really missed a lot, everyone is suddenly a teacher" you chuckled. Kurenai joined in and nodded, "the boy with the jacket is Kiba Inuzuka, his dog is called Akamaru. The other boy is Shino Abarame and the girl at my side is Hinata Hyuga".

You turned to the girl with a smile and held out a hand. "(y/n) (y/s), a friend of your teacher" you introduced. The girl timidly took your hand. "H-hinata Hyuga" she said softly.

"Then... I guess I'll be on my way" you turned back to Kurenai. She looked apologetic at you, "maybe another time" you winked.

"Another time it is" she grinned. You waved at her before walking off.

"I should get students as well" you mused, but soon shook your head, "that's too early".

The same way you found Kurenai, you found Ebisu. He was in a open space, talking his 'wise words' to a little kid. You watched in amusement as the kid failed in whatever he had to do and received a long lecture of how to do it.

Taking that as a que to safe the boy you jumped down and poked the man in his back. He yelped and jumped away. You laughed, "can't believe you are still weak there". He glowered at your antics. "(y/n) from what do I owe this pleasure?" he said sarcastically, regaining his posture. The kid looked up at you. "Wow! How did you do that!" he exclaimed impressed. You smirked and blew your finger as if it was a gun, "I am just that skilled".

"Don't feed him lies" Ebisu retorted, pushing his glasses further up his nose.

You glared at him, "I may have been gone for a year, but I'm still better than you" you grinned smugly. The man looked sceptically at you. "Neh..." the kid's hand tugged at your shirt, "who are you?"

"I'm that stuck in the mud's old teammate" you grinned, "and who are you?" you questioned curiously. "I'm Konohamaru!" he grinned proudly, "I'm going to be Hokage!"

"Oh, I'd like to see that" you chuckled and patted his head. He glowered at you, probably irritated at the belittling gesture.

"He is the grandson of the third" Ebisu retorted, "I am in charge of training him" he boasted. You turned to look down on the boy, "Oh, so you are Saruji's grandchild". He looked up, recognition in his eyes but he didn't speak up. You turned back to Ebisu, "then I bet Konohamaru will be great at the basics" you snorted and looked back to the boy. "If you got those down you can come to me and I'll teach you some real neat ninjutsu" you gave a playful wink. Instantly at hearing his name the boy cheered up. "I am not only good at basics!" Ebisu exclaimed. You rolled your eyes and walked over to him. "Sure you aren't, that would give Jonin a bad name" you mused stopping before him.

"If anyone, you would be giving Jonin a bad name, with your antics" he sighed, "I have no idea how you passed".

You rolled your eyes and patted his shoulder, "by being me. I passed in one go" you grinned, "earlier than you" your grin grew.

His facial muscle twitched in annoyance. "(y/n) you are interrupting important training" he growled. You put your hands up, "fine, I'll go" you smirked and turned on your heel.

Before leaving you poked a point at Konohamaru's back, "that's his weak spot" you whispered before going off.

Next you strolled into the mission office. "Back again?" Iruka smiled, "it's been a while". You nodded and stopped before his desk.

"Any mission you got for me, something I can start tomorrow?" you questioned. He nodded and shuffled through a stack of papers. "Kakashi and Guy were going on a mission tomorrow but there needs to be a third person" he explained. You took the file and scanned it over. "B-rank, I'll take it" you smiled. Iruka nodded and gave another form. You signed it, per protocol. "I take Kakashi is the captain?" you asked handing the paper back. Iruka nodded. "Then I'll hear the details from him" you said.

Iruka nodded, "good luck" he smiled. With a lazy wave you left the office and looked at the sky. It was halfway the midday and you still had time to kill before going to Rin's grave.

And what better way to kill time than to visit another dimension to train.

"Care to explain how you end all beaten up from having tea with Kurenai?" the silver haired Jonin glowered down on you as you sat on the couch with a sheepish smile. "Kurenai and Ebisu were busy with their students. So I kinda went into the snake dimension and fought some pissed of snakes" your voice became quieter under Kakashi's stare.

With a deep sigh he shook his head, "why are you always doing these kind of things?" he groaned walking into the kitchen. You perked up and followed after him. "Cause I need to sharpen my skills to protect everyone" you smiled broadly. Kakashi paused and looked over his shoulder at you.

"It is I who wants to protect you" he grunted and turned to gather ingredients for diner. The flowers for Rin stood proud in a vase on the dining table. You had bought them after you managed to return into this world.

"Aw, you want to protect me" you poked his side teasingly. He rolled his eyes but didn't comment on it. You sighed and wrapped your arms around his waist as he calmly continued to chop the vegetables. "I'm going to be strong enough so it won't happen again" you sighed contently, inhaling his musky scent, "I won't leave you alone anymore".

The muscles under your arms tensed for a small moment, a small smile adorning your lips as you nuzzled into his back. "Cause who else is going to eat the food you cooked" you mused. He rolled his eyes, not ceasing his activity of cooking diner. You didn't let go with him so he moved as much as he could with you clinging onto him.

When he shoved the last vegetables into the pan and put the lid on top he turned in your grip and wrapped his arms around you. "Holding someone who is cooking is dangerous you know" he mused, his hand sliding through your hair.

You glanced up, "he said while he was already finished". He gave you a close eyed smile and lifted a strand of her to his masked lips, gently kissing it. "Because you wouldn't let go even if I asked" amusement twinkled in his eyes.

Your lips curled into a smile while a light tint of red adorned your cheeks. "How thoughtful" you chuckled, your arms loosening from his hips and wrapping around his neck. You kissed his clothed lips tenderly before letting go and turning heel to the table. Kakashi followed after you and as you took a seat he stood behind you. You looked up at him with a grin. "My shoulders are sore from tying snakes into knots" you stated. He rolled his eyes, his hands moving over to your shoulders and kneading them. His hands were gentle. Moving as if you could break with too much pressure. You hummed and leaned on the table, enjoying his attempt to massage you.

The sound of an alarm had the hands move away from your shoulder. You looked sheepishly to the side and watched Kakashi put the fire off. "I should get my own mug" you grinned. He hummed in response while serving two bowls. "We should also add your own bowl and plate" he mused. You sat up straight and took a deep breath, smelling the soothing aroma of food. "We can go shopping after we are done with the mission?" you questioned. He nodded, "I heard you would be joining Guy and I".

You nodded and began devouring the rich filled soup. "What are the details?" you questioned between mouthfuls.

"We will be getting rid of a gang of rogue Chunin shinobi" he spoke, "they have been sighted around the fire temple. We will travel there tomorrow".

"Hm, so I take we will use my sensory skill to find them?" you mused.

"That is one of the easiest options" he smiled, "we could also just track them".

You rolled your eyes. "Of course, let's make it more difficult". He chuckled and returned to eating.

How the hell does he do it. It's like he waits for a moment you don't look and then within a second finishes all of his food.

When both of you were done eating and cleaned up you set out for the graveyard of Konoha. There you gently put the pink Carnation before the headstone. "Did she like this flower?" Kakashi asked curiously as he never seen these on a grave.

"They mean that she will never be forgotten" you spoke softly and sat before the grave. Kakashi knelt next to you, glancing at you from the corner of his eye.

"As promised, I am back with flowers... again" you grinned at the headstone, "I brought some extra baggage with me, thought you might like it" you mused. Kakashi gave you a playful nudge in the side but didn't interfere. "I should have lot to tell you. But... you know me. I'm not good at remembering what to tell" you chuckled sheepishly, hugging your knees. "There is something important I wanted you to know though" you smiled and your hand reached out to Kakashi's, holding it gently. "I feel slightly guilty, knowing you but even so, I'd rather tell you now than you get to know it after I join you" Kakashi glared at you, "which will take a long time" you added, ceasing the man's glare. "I love this idiot" you smiled broadly, the words lightening your heart. "And I wanted you to be the be the first that knew" you said looking at the headstone.

Kakashi held your hand gently and turned to the headstone as well. "I love this fool" he spoke, "and I will make her happy. Since I probably won't hear the end of it otherwise" he mused. You glanced up at him with wide eyes, your heart warming at his words. "I think she would give you an earful of scolding" you giggled. He turned to you and tightened his grip on your hand.

"Then better avoid that".

You nodded and turned back to the grave. "I'll try to visit whenever I'm free. Also alone so we can have some private talk again" you mused. Kakashi rolled his eyes with a sigh and stood up. "It's getting late" he spoke. You nodded and stood up as well. "I'll see you again" you gave a slight bow to the grave before following after Kakashi. 

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  ぽけと の こいん それて よう わ な べ み ふれんど  

Kakashi: did you really have to call me a fool?

Me: Yes, yes i did. you are a fool. my fool