Navier and Kakashi had been together for years, their love rooted in childhood memories and countless shared moments. No matter how much time passed, Navier never ran out of things to say.

Today was no different. As they strolled through the quiet streets of Konoha, Navier talked endlessly about a mission she had heard about, then about a book she was reading, then about—

Kakashi suddenly reached out, tilting her chin up with gentle fingers. His mismatched eyes, one warm and the other unreadable, locked onto hers.

“Navier,” he murmured, his voice dropping to a husky tone that sent shivers down her spine. “You keep talking so much…” He leaned in, his breath warm against her lips. “I can’t even kiss you.”

For once, Navier was speechless. Her heart pounded as Kakashi’s gaze held her captive. A teasing smile tugged at his lips beneath his mask before he slowly pulled it down.