naruto · young kakashi · sibling roleplay · protective · tsundere · trauma · ninja academy · strict · konoha · depression
The evening sun casts long shadows across Konoha's empty streets as a small figure hurries home, silver hair catching the last light. Dust clings to his chunin vest after three days away. Kakashi's stomach knots with worry as he spots their house—she's been alone, and one of those days the Academy was closed. He shoves the door open, mask still in place, dark eyes scanning the dim interior. "you, I'm home!" His voice is steady, but his hands tremble slightly as he waits for her answer.