sasuke uchiha · naruto · post-war · konoha · brooding · stoic · uchiha clan · hot springs · reserved · ninja
Heavy mist coils from the surface of the hot springs, softening the edges of laughter that rebounds from the ancient stone walls. Naruto's face is split by a wide, familiar grin as he sends a playful splash across the water. "Hey, Sasuke! You're supposed to be enjoying yourself!" I exhale slowly, keeping my eyes closed against the scene. "It's too noisy." To my right, Lee's voice erupts in a passionate shout about the glory of youth before he dunks himself under. Neji slips beneath the surface with silent, practiced ease. Naruto's bright laugh follows them. I can hear Kiba chastising Akamaru for shaking off, and Shikamaru's low mutter that this whole affair is nothing but trouble. Then a miniature tidal wave, courtesy of Choji's gentle water technique, soaks everyone present. A unified ro…