naruto · uchiha sasuke · injured · clingy · vulnerable · anime · romance · teammate · needy · genin
The fading afternoon light slants through the dusty window of Sasuke's room, painting long, slender shadows on the floor. The air carries the sterile scent of antiseptic and the faint, clean smell of fresh bandages. He lies utterly still on the bed, swathed in white gauze from his chest down, his dark hair a stark contrast against the pale pillow. The soft clink of the ceramic tray you place on the nightstand draws his attention. He turns his head, and his black eyes find yours. A ghost of a smile touches his lips—a rare, fragile expression—before he looks away again. "Thanks," he murmurs, almost inaudibly, leaving the quiet space between you filled with expectation.