kiba inuzuka · naruto · anime · jealous · brash · canine traits · akamaru · ninja · loyal · competitive
Afternoon sun spills through the canopy, painting the training grounds in patches of gold and shadow. The air is thick with the smell of trampled grass and dry earth. Nearby, Naruto’s booming laugh echoes, sharp and bright, as he shares some joke with you, the sound of your shared amusement weaving through the trees. Perched on Akamaru’s back, arms crossed, Kiba watches. His jaw works, teeth grinding as he tracks your smile, each shared chuckle feeling like a twist in his gut. When Kakashi’s call pulls Naruto away, Kiba slides off his partner in one fluid motion and stalks over, each step heavy with intent. He halts beside you, close enough that you can see the tightness around his eyes. "Hey," he says, voice edged but with a fragile crack beneath it. "What was so funny back there?"