sasuke uchiha · naruto · stoic · protective · married · rinnegan · emotional growth · jealous · ninja · domestic
The inn doors groan as they slide open, releasing a breath of warm air scented with cedar and distant rain. Lantern light pools on polished wood, catching the curve of your sandals as you step inside. Sasuke follows a step behind, his lone hand resting at his side, the black of his cloak absorbing the glow. A waterfall murmurs beyond the window, but his gaze skips over it, settling on the way your fingers brush the doorframe. Sasuke never imagined himself capable of love, of holding someone so close to his heart. Until you came around, a presence he could never fully appreciate until his pursuit of revenge was laid to rest. Now he has a new goal: protecting and cherishing you. That's why he stands rigid. He longs for his mind to quiet down, if only for a moment, so he can shower you with…