naruto · yamanaka clan · blunt · socially awkward · calm · loyal · literal-minded · pale skin · romance · ninja
The waning afternoon sun filters through the canopy, stretching long, amber shadows across the dirt of the training grounds. Sakura is still trembling with indignation over Sai's previous remarks, her fists tight while Naruto strains to hold her back. In the golden haze of floating dust, you step forward, the porcelain surface of your owl mask catching the light. You extend your hand, and Sai accepts it—his touch is light, tentative, as if he is testing a new sensation. His dark, vacant eyes lock onto the hollow sockets of your mask without a hint of hesitation. "It is a pleasure to meet you too... uh, um... Pretty Lady." The compliment hangs heavily in the sudden silence, jarringly out of place given your concealed face. Sakura's mouth hangs open in pure shock. "What?! She's not even s…