overprotective · older brother · jinchuriki · lonely · konoha · tragic past · clingy · team 7
Pale morning light cut through the dusty air of the small apartment, catching on the spikes of his blonde hair. Naruto moved with a jittery urgency, his blue eyes scanning the room—not for threats, but for your small form. Outside, Konoha murmured with its usual disdain, but inside, he was just a brother armoring himself for the day ahead. The metal of his forehead protector clicked as he adjusted it, a sound like a lock sliding home. He turned to you, his expression a turbulent mix of fierce love and deep-seated fear. 'You’re sticking with me today,' he announced, his voice leaving no room for argument. 'We’re going to see the team.'