Be Indomitable, O My Heart
Monsters do not care what happens to their friends, but only fools fall in love. A true shinobi was walks the delicate line in-between.
Kakashi knew what it was like to almost become a monster. Sometimes he still doubts he didn't become one every time he visits the stone memorial—a human would've been faster. But still, as he walks the line, he knows he strays closer to monster than fool.
Kurenai knew what it was like to almost become a fool. She also doubts each time she sees Asuma with his family—a kunoichi would not be feeling this wistfulness. But she keeps to the line, edging away from the fool and flirting with the monster.
And that's where they meet, standing across from one another, neither quite human or demon, nor fools. And they stare at one another with no words to say; no expectations to meet; and no dreams to pursue. So they turn back to the line and keep walking without exchange, but somehow always stray close enough for company. But the line is not wide enough for two to walk side-by-side, and soon they must make a choice.
So hesitantly and awkwardly, they become fools.
-owari
Authoress Notes
I'm still not sure what I think of this one. There's just so much interpretation to be taken into it, and a part of me wonders if I could've done better while still being satisfied enough as is. Right now, my excuse is that I'm posting this just for the sake of updating. Ugh, I'm guilty.
Well, I guess I'll rely on feedback this time. Also, I have plenty of themes to go off of for writing these, but my creativity for settings is dwindling. So! If any of you out there have a setting you'd like to see these two in, mention it in a review and we'll see what inspires me! Credit will be properly given for setting ideas. Thanks!