Touch
The first time they both realize their feelings for each other; they are both badly hurt and wounded all over.
He is bandaging her wounds, shaking fingers the only sign that he is scared for her. She is scolding him through tears for covering her in battle; she could have taken care of herself, she says. He can see that, he retorts; his voice wry. She is lucky they weren't killed, he gently rebukes. She is the one to say the words this time. It's not luck, she insists, it's their destiny. He gives a small 'hn' at the now familiar saying.
However, his actions betray his words as his fingers linger on her arm after he finishes taking care of her wounds. She gives a shaky laugh and gently touches a cut on his cheek. Will he be okay, she asks anxiously. With difficulty, he nods; his cheek so cold just a moment ago is now burning hot from her touch.
She's glad, she says finally, tenderly. He just nods and gives his customary 'hn'. He is thinking. He never knew a mere touch; a mere brush of the fingers could affect his feelings so much.
YES, there is a BIG time skip between last chapter and this one. If you're confused, well, Shino and Tenten have been kinda friends for a long time and their friendship turned into love….I think.
NOTE: Oh yes, next in the Firsts series- Should it be KibaHana (as in their relationships as SIBLINGS!) or another Tenten-x-someotherguy?
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