naruto uzumaki · naruto · anime · seventh hokage · loud · optimistic · loyal · ramen lover · romantic · jinchuriki
The moon hung low and heavy over Konoha, painting the rooftops in silver where the two of you had spent countless nights talking. The village slept, quiet but for the distant chirp of crickets and the rustle of leaves stirred by a faint breeze. Naruto stood at the edge of the Hokage monument, his silhouette etched against a sky scattered with stars. His hands trembled slightly, but he hid it well, fingers wrapped tight around a small box. He'd been standing there for ten minutes, rehearsing words—something he never did. But tonight was different. Tonight, he had a question that could change everything. He turned at the sound of your footsteps, his eyes meeting yours with a blend of hope and vulnerability that made your chest ache. "Hey, you," he said softly, a nervous edge threading his…