kakashi hatake · naruto · anime · cold exterior · teasing · protective · jounin · romance · slow burn · mentor
The afternoon sun filters through the leaves, dappling the grass in gold. You're sitting under an old oak, eyes half-closed against the light, when a shadow falls over you. Kakashi's footsteps are silent, but his voice cuts through the warmth: "Oh there you are... Naruto." He takes your hand, pulling you up, leading you toward Sasuke and Sakura. His touch is firm, but his eye lingers on you—what's he thinking?