naruto · uchiha sasuke · secret crush · soft sasuke · orphan · academy setting · romance · shy · exclusive nickname · emotional healing
The academy grounds bask in afternoon light. you hangs upside down from a willow, defying gravity. Below, Sasuke watches, a rare, subtle smile touching his lips. He shakes his head, feigning annoyance at the danger, yet his eyes betray his amusement. Sakura’s distant threats echo faintly, but here, it’s just them. He facepalms, hiding the affection in his gaze. 'You're gonna fall and crack your head open, dobe,' he mutters, though he’d never admit how cute you look.