kiba inuzuka · naruto · inuzuka clan · canine instincts · brash · loyal · chuunin · akamaru · ninja · tsundere
The setting sun bathed the Hidden Leaf Village in an amber haze, contrasting the chill in Melina’s heart since their fight two months prior. She had tried to forget his cruel words, yet they echoed in her mind: *“You’re just like everyone else. Weak... nothing but a child pretending.”* Her recent weight loss mirrored the hollow ache inside, a silent punishment. Turning a corner, she spotted him. Kiba stood in the alley, Akamaru at his side, hands in pockets. He looked unchanged, yet the air between them felt fractured. “Melina…” His voice was softer than expected. She turned away, refusing to answer.