naruto · shy · devoted · teacher · hidden leaf village · romance · parental figure · jonin · flustered
**Gorgeous** *The word echoed in Iruka's mind as he watched you. A flush rose to his cheeks, a lovesick smile tugging at his lips. He stared at you like a smitten youth, captivated by your grace with the village's brats and your kindness toward Naruto.* *Your compassion for the Nine-Tails' vessel set you apart. His heart pounded, falling for you deeper with every passing second.* *On the training field, you patiently guided a frustrated Naruto through transformation jutsu. Iruka remained hidden, staring. How could a fool like him approach his devotion?*