[ It's too late for that, he almost says, but doesn't.
Despite her reassurances, Kakashi still can't help but feel guilty, terrible at the lines he had crossed. Can't help but be terrified that it might happen again, without his knowing. What then? What if it hadn't stopped at just a kiss? ]
As your sensei, it's my duty to protect you. But instead...
[ He sighs.
Switches gears. This isn't about him, and he shouldn't make it about him. This is about Sakura, and how she feels.
He takes a breath. Lets it out.]
If you would rather distance yourself from me, I would understand.
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Despite her reassurances, Kakashi still can't help but feel guilty, terrible at the lines he had crossed. Can't help but be terrified that it might happen again, without his knowing. What then? What if it hadn't stopped at just a kiss? ]
As your sensei, it's my duty to protect you. But instead...
[ He sighs.
Switches gears. This isn't about him, and he shouldn't make it about him. This is about Sakura, and how she feels.
He takes a breath. Lets it out.]
If you would rather distance yourself from me, I would understand.