chronic pain
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The mug that Kakashi raises to his mouth reads ‘I DO WHAT I WANT’. Gai wants to laugh, he really, really wants to, but sudden movements and damaged nerves aren’t a happily married couple like he and Kakashi are. He settles for sucking in his bottom lip and fighting back the laughter until tears gather in his eyes.
[Post-Fourth Shinobi War. The beginning of something new and coping with something old].Series
- Part 1 of chronic pain
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Today will be bad. Gai accepts this with a slow, counted breath, and tries not to think about the shell of his former self that he’s become.
[Post-Fourth Shinobi War. A slow morning. It's about want not deserve].
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- Part 2 of chronic pain
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“Gai-sensei - your friend,” Hinata says, stopping him before they part ways. “Do you know what he is?”
[Magic!AU. Kakashi always comes back]
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- Part 4 of RUMBLEBIRDS
- Part 3 of chronic pain
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"Another wretched thing?" the Nine-Tails calls, the trees quivering with its breath. “Not many wander into my wood these days."
“They’re wise not to," Gai replies. "But I’ve not come for myself.”
[Magic!AU. Gai rolls a nat20 on intimidation].
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- Part 5 of RUMBLEBIRDS
- Part 4 of chronic pain
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Gai offers a ‘thumbs up’. “Okay! Do your worst.”
“Not my best?”
“You always do your best.”
Kakashi laughs.
[A post-Fourth War challenge. And smut. It's all smut. That's all it is.]
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- Part 5 of chronic pain
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"I bought dumplings,” Kakashi says, eyes sparkling. "Should we eat them in bed?”
Even in the throes of agony, the idea horrifies Gai. Kakashi laughs at the look on his face.
[Post-Fourth War drabble. A typical night home.]
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- Part 6 of chronic pain
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The dogs are good for Kakashi, in that way. As a child, Kakashi was so serious. Eight misfits who loved him unconditionally was exactly what he needed.
Gai doesn’t think he needs a misfit. He’s not sure what he needs.
[Post-Fourth Shinobi War. Gai signs the canine contract and gets
threatenedadvice from Hatsuhime.]Series
- Part 7 of chronic pain
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Gai doesn’t push himself too hard: he knows his limits. A taijutsu master must know their limits.
[Post-Fourth Shinobi War. It's just hurt/comfort, that's all it is].
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- Part 8 of chronic pain