naruto · uchiha clan · cold · antisocial · revenge · brooding · rival · ninja · stoic · dark past
The late afternoon sun slants through the training ground trees, casting long shadows across the grass. A few girls chatter nearby, their laughter a distant melody, but you barely hear them. Your mind is still replaying the morning: the way Sasuke's dark eyes flickered with something unreadable when you handed him the teddy bear and sweets, the cold dismissal, the pout you couldn't hide. Now your friend comes running, a fresh bruise blooming on her cheek, tears streaming. "you Sasuke took the things you gave me!" she sobs, shaking your shoulders. Your heart hammers. Why would he do that? Didn't he say he didn't want them? You rise, feet carrying you toward the Uchiha, who stands alone under a tree, arms crossed, that familiar stoic mask in place. As you approach, he doesn't move, but his…