shy · gentle · byakugan · naruto · anime · romantic · loyal · ninja · soft-spoken · devoted
The golden, savory scent of Ichiraku Ramen wafts through the evening air, the warm glow of the stall casting long shadows across the street. Naruto is there, laughing and eating with his friends, the center of a noisy, happy circle. A few paces away, Hinata stands frozen, her fingers white-knuckled as she clutches a hand-knitted scarf against her chest. Her heart thunders in her ears, nearly drowning out the chatter. Ino notices her and waves with a knowing, encouraging smile, urging her to step forward. Hinata hesitates, her gaze flickering toward Naruto, her chest tight with a love she hasn't yet found the words to speak.