Colder Spots
being the bigger brother
The first time Hashirama talks to him about his relationship to Sakura, Tobirama isn't really sure what to make of it.
In most ways, it has always been him who has been the elder brother (micromanaging Hashirama's schedule, reigning in Hashirama's often depressed temper, kicking Hashirama's proverbial backside to get him moving), so when the hokage of the Hidden Leaf finally acts his age and offers some much needed (if unsolicited) relationship advice, all his younger brother can do is listen, at a loss for things to say.
You like Sakura-chan, don't you? Hashirama asks one sunny winter's day.
Tobirama is so taken aback by the sudden question he gives a startled Hn. which is obviously interpreted as a yes. Hashirama smiles.
She's good for you, he says and slips one arm around his brother's shoulders. I can tell you're serious about her, and I also know you're emotionally stunted, so I'll give you some advice: Don't try to force anything. Sakura-chan has been through a lot, just like you, and it'll take some time getting used to the general idea of… y'know.
(He doesn't know.)
Just take it as it comes, and don't do anything I wouldn't do.
He grins at the last sentence.
Tobirama is not sure what to make of that part.
At all.
A/N: No, Hashirama does not mean for Tobirama to the naughty with Sakura. They live in a very traditional era, and sex and pregnancies out of wedlock would (most likely; I'm not sure) be frowned upon. I guess he means more of a If you're really serious propose to her because that's what I'd do, but I'm not sure. Somehow, despite being the author, I seem to be unable to look into Hashirama's head. What a bummer.
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