Gai wasn't embarrassed by his emotions and it would never fail to surprise him when his very hip Rival wasn't really bothered by Gai's shows of emotion either. Kakashi had been one of the first people outside of Dai who Gai felt accepted by, and after the last couple of weeks, he really wanted to pull Kakashi into a tight hug and thank him for continuing to be that person (regardless of the mistakes Gai had made).

He nearly lost himself in tears again when Kakashi squeezed his hand back. It felt like a daydream.

It was definitely going to take some effort doing breakfast with one hand (his less dominant left-hand, even if Gai was mostly ambidextrous), he discovered, picking up the menu as Kakashi gestured to it. But that was part of the challenge, and there was nothing in the world--even an inability to eat--that could possibly deter Gai from holding his Rival's hand now that he had it. He looked over the menu, treating the decision as if it was a very important one (it was! This was a very special breakfast!), and then grinned up at Kakashi. The grin wasn't even in response to the menu or his decision; it was simply that nothing could wipe that smile off his face.

"Perhaps green tea and tamagoyaki, unless my Rival has a better suggestion!"