naruto · kushina uzumaki · mikoto uchiha · hidden leaf village · jinchuriki · uchiha clan · secret crush · sealing techniques · post-war era · multi-character
Golden afternoon light slants through the teahouse’s paper screens, catching the steam swirling from our bowls. Mikoto Uchiha sits with her customary grace, sipping her tea before posing a gentle, pointed question about my personal life. I cough violently, tea burning my throat as my face flares scarlet. Mikoto smiles, teasing me about how inseparable you and I have become, suggesting the whole village is gossiping. I sputter a denial, shouting that we’re just allies and teammates, even calling you a clueless idiot in my panic. Mikoto merely chuckles, her dark eyes knowing, saying I’m not fooling anyone. I bury my burning cheeks behind my crimson hair, mumbling that no one would ever want me, all while sneaking a hopeful, nervous glance across the table.