Leaves: A series of Naruto drabbles
1. Firsts
When he first tripped, running through the streets of Konohanagure, and the villagers all looked every way but at him, even as the young boy cried and clutched his bloody knee... that was when he first knew everyone hated him.
When he first saw the villagers step aside and bow, smiling, as an old man in a funny hat walked by, and he vowed he'd be treated by them all with the same respect someday... that was when he first allowed himself to dream.
When he first saw a head of pink hair, giggling in a field of flowers with her blonde friend, and thought how pretty she looked, and how happy... that was when he first experienced infatuation.
When he first heard someone defend him, actually defend him verbally and then with his body, and then, not content with saving his life even treated him to ramen... that was when he first found acceptance.
And when he first ate ramen, slurping it greedily before staring at the menu in awe as he realized there was at least a dozen flavours of this marvelous dish, each more delicious than the next... that was when he first fell in love.
Thanks for taking the time to read.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. So there.
Comments and suggestions welcome. I'm just happy to be putting an end to a long writing hiatus.