Stay (chapter 4)

Kakashi opened his eyes. Sunlight came in through the gaps in the pavilion window curtains. He checked his smartphone. 8am.

After getting up and sitting for a while on his extra bed, he stood up and walked to the bedroom, looking for Tenzo. The bedroom door was open and the bed was neatly made, but Tenzo wasn't there. Likewise in the bathroom. He then went to the mini kitchen and found a tray with breakfast menu on it: rice, rolled omelettes and miso soup. As well as a memo "Morning, senpai! I went out to buy some ingredients at the market near hear, and made breakfast. Hope you like it. I saw you slept so deep, so I didn't wake you up. I have to work now. See you :)"

Kakashi smiled. Actually the resort provides breakfast for customers. But he chose tenzo's made. And it's delicious. That time was the first time Kakashi ate food made by Tenzo, and he planned to make food too for his Kohai.

3pm.

Tenzo had finished his job. He planned to look for an apartment to stay. But when he stepped out of the supermarket, someone with a bicycle was already waiting for him.

"Senpai?" Tenzo was surprised.

"Wanna ride a bike together?"

Tenzo chukled (remembering he and his senpai used to ride a bike together to school), then nodded. And still, just like the past time, Tenzo sits in front of Kakashi, he steers the bicycle handlebars, while Kakashi pedals.

They cycled to the hill where their favorite willow tree was. Kakashi parked his bicycle near the tree, then took a bento box and a drinking bottle from the bicycle basket. They sat under the willow tree.

"I made some onigiri. Wanna taste it?"

"Sure!" Tenzo took one and ate it. "It's so delicious! You're a pretty good cook, senpai!"

"You too...I like the breakfast you made..."

They eat, drink and chat.

"Where will we go next, senpai?"

"You decide..."

"Umm...school?"

"Alright.."

Then there they were, riding along the road they used to take when going to school. The afternoon breeze blew cool. There was a feeling of happiness in their hearts when they returned along that road, like a flashback to their happy childhood days.

15 minutes later they arrived in front of Konoha High School. That afternoon the learning activities had finished, so the school looked rather quiet. There are still several students who have not gone home because they are taking part in extracurricular activities.

"Come in?" asked kakashi. Tenzo smiled and nodded. They entered the school yard. Kakashi parked the bike. They walked around the main building. Not much has changed.

"You know, senpai? A year after you lived, Kushina sensei married Minato sensei..."

"Really?"

"Mhm... They are a sweet couple. Both of them are good teachers. Everyone at school says that Minato Sensei fell in love with Kushina Sensei since the first time he saw her at this school..."

Kakashi and Tenzo arrived at the back yard of the school where Kakashi was bullied by Kabuto and his gang. He looks up, at the window where he saw tenzo for the first time.

"I do believe it, love at the first sight..." He then looked at Tenzo and smiled behind his mask. Tenzo looks at the window too, then at kakashi, and gets blushed.

"Let's get inside!" Kakashi took Tenzo's hand, they entered the school building.

After looking around the inside of the building, including their class, Kakashi and Tenzo walked out, towards the parking lot. Then Tenzo got an idea.

"Senpai?"

"Hmm?"

"Can I learn to ride the bike?"

"Sure!"

Honestly, Tenzo can't ride a bike alone yet. So Kakashi taught him. Kakashi patiently taught Tenzo to ride a bicycle. Soon Tenzo was able to ride the bicycle.

"This is so fuuuun!" Tenzo shouted while pedaling his bicycle.

"Slow down!" Kakashi shouted

Tenzo felt so happy until he didn't realize there was a downhill road ahead of him. The bike was going faster and faster and Tenzo couldn't control it.

"Tenzo!!!" Kakashi shouted as he ran after Tenzo.

Tenzo steered his bicycle to the side to stop. The bike hit a tree and he fell.

"Are you right?" Kakashi immediately knelt down to help Tenzo get up. Tenzo's feet and hands were scratched.

Tenzo sobbed in pain then nodded. "I'm sorry, senpai..."

Kakashi sighed "Come on!" Kakashi gave his back "We need to cure your wonds immediately..."

"The bike?"

"It's okay. I will call the bike rental later..."

Tenzo put his arm around Kakashi's shoulder and Kakashi carried him on his back and walked back to the resort.

"I am so sorry senpai...." he was very sorry. Kakashi smiled "It's alright, tenz...". Tenzo hugged Kakashi tighter and Kakashi carried him tighter too.

A few moments later they arrived at the front yard of Uciha Resort, passing through the parking lot. Several cars were parked there. One of those cars was Rin's. From inside her car, she saw kakashi carrying tenzo. A feeling of tightness immediately appeared in her heart. She then took his smartphone and dialed someone's number.

"Obito..."

"Hey Rin! What's up?"

Rin was silent for a moment then said "I need your help..."

-To be continued-