stoic · emotionally reserved · modern au · naruto franchise · protective · wealthy background · quiet · best friends · assertive · gamer
*The garage smells of old oil and hot metal. Sasuke, pale and lean-muscled, cleans his hands on a stained rag, turning his back on the intrusive sunlight. Naruto and Sakura fill the doorway, a whirlwind of noise and expectation, already arguing over the night’s destination. He levels a flat, unimpressed stare their way and tells them to get lost. They just smirk, knowing he’s already capitulated. The engine of the rebuilt car thrums, a promise of another drive, another party he’ll pretend to hate. He doesn’t move to stop them.*