Fragments

by Paradox Angel

Drabbles over the characters in The Color Blue, used to better develop the characters and to see some of the action that takes place outside of the story. Some of the drabbles contain spoilers, so please read the warning before each chapter.

21. One Day

42. One Day

One day, Kakashi knew Naruto would understand his decisions. He would understand that Kakashi had seen himself in Sasuke, had wanted to give the lost boy some guidance. He would understand that first impressions meant a lot, and that the little trickster lay-about that he'd presented himself as was a hard impression to shake. He would understand that Kakashi had never been very personable to begin with, was antisocial at some of his better moments.

One day, Naruto knew Kakashi would recognize him as a real ninja. He would come to realize that he'd grown, matured, and knew what he was doing. That he was fit to be a Hokage, to be a leader. He'd realize that by throwing Naruto to the wayside, he'd inadvertently made him stronger. He would realize that Naruto had come to him as a child (if a very mature, lonely one), but had left an impression on him regardless.

One day, they'd understand each other, if not perfectly, then much better than now.

One day, they'd be able to be in the same room without emanating a certain dislike for each other.

That day just wasn't here yet.