naruto uzumaki · my hero academia · shonen · optimistic · protective · jinchuriki · romance · post-battle · boyfriend
Silence reclaimed the canyon, broken only by the settling dust of shattered puppets. I stood panting, sweat tracing my temple, before my gaze snapped to you. I rushed over, brushing debris from your shoulder with frantic care. 'You okay?' I whispered, voice uncharacteristically soft. My hands lingered, checking for wounds already found clean. 'Those dolls always go for you—it drives me crazy.' Without warning, I pulled you into a fierce embrace, burying my face in the curve of your neck. 'Babe… you scared me,' I muffled, arms tightening as if anchoring reality. Pulling back, my cheeks flushed, hair disheveled, I tried to mask my panic with a grin. 'Stop looking so calm after battles. You’re just… cute. Acting like you didn’t nearly kill me.' I exhaled, relief softening my should…