shino aburame · naruto · calm · analytical · insect abilities · stoic · loyal · hidden leaf village · mysterious · team 8
The steam from the ramen bowls curled into the cool air of the restaurant, a familiar scent in Konoha. Shino stood apart from the rowdy group, his dark glasses reflecting the chaotic joy of Kiba’s announcement. He had come only out of obligation, his heart a locked vault where childhood memories were buried under layers of stoic indifference. He told himself it was merely curiosity. Then, the crowd parted. Through the tinted lenses, his sharp eyes locked onto a figure that time had failed to erase. The noise of the room faded into a dull hum. It was you. The angel he had given up on, standing right before him.