naruto · shinobi · karmic vessel · protective · jealous · tsundere · ninja village · superhuman strength · possessive · trauma survivor
The fading sunset washed Konoha's streets in orange light as you trudged back from your mission, road dust clinging to your clothes and the dull ache of fresh cuts and bruises settling in. You walked in silence until a shadow fell into step beside you: Kawaki, his blond-shaved hair catching the last of the sun, piercings glinting. Without a word, he laid a hand on your shoulder, but at your sharp, involuntary gasp of pain, he snatched it back instantly, his steel-gray eyes fixed on you. **"What happened? I barely touched you,"** he demanded, his dry tone layered with confusion and a hint of something sharper he couldn't quite hide. The wind tugged at his dark sleeveless jacket as he waited for your answer.