[He feels a little timid, and it shows- but this isn't owed to any regret for his actions and instead to this strange new territory he's trying to navigate. In a way he's able to take his cues from Caren, because she seems so comfortable. In his periphery her ankles cross and Naruto's shoulders soften as if he's letting go of a breath he didn't realize he was holding.
Slowly, one of his hands reach for one of hers, covering her knuckles with the calloused warmth of a palm.]
I know it's selfish, but I wish you could be happy.
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Slowly, one of his hands reach for one of hers, covering her knuckles with the calloused warmth of a palm.]
I know it's selfish, but I wish you could be happy.