Reckless Love || Sasuke x oc ?

The village of Konoha was bustling with activity. The streets were alive with the usual chatter of its residents, children playing, and vendors calling out to passersby. Ryumi, having finally completed her long mission, was relishing the rare break she had earned. She walked through the village with a slight spring in her step, her long black hair swaying with each movement. The sun was high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the village as she made her way toward a familiar spot—the Hokage Monument, where her teammates had decided to meet up for the day.

As she arrived, she spotted Naruto first, his loud and exuberant presence impossible to miss. He was standing near a bench, his usual goofy grin plastered on his face as he chatted with Sakura. Sasuke was leaning against a nearby tree, arms crossed, his gaze distant as usual. Ryumi couldn't help but smile at the sight of her teammates.

"Hey, you two!" she called out, approaching them with a lazy, confident stride. "I hope you’re not too bored without me around."

Naruto turned at the sound of her voice, his grin widening as he waved energetically. "Ryumi! Finally back from your mission, huh? The village's been too quiet without you!" He paused for a moment, his eyes scanning her, before he added, "And man, you really are as stunning as they say! I mean, seriously, you look even better than usual today!"

Ryumi shot him a sly look, raising an eyebrow. "Flattery, Naruto? What’s your angle this time?" Her voice was playful, but her eyes were sharp, sizing him up.

Naruto, ever the clueless one, scratched the back of his head with a sheepish laugh. "I’m just saying! You really are the standard beauty of Konoha, after all."

Ryumi snorted, her expression twisting into one of sarcasm as she leaned in, her voice dripping with mock sweetness. "Well, thank you, Naruto. I didn’t realize you had such refined taste. It’s almost too much for me to handle," she said, her words laced with irony.

Sakura, who had been quietly listening to the exchange, couldn’t help but laugh, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "You really know how to put him in his place, Ryumi," she said, nudging Naruto playfully.

Naruto grinned, but there was a slight blush on his face. "Come on, I was just giving a compliment!"

Sasuke, who had been silent up until now, looked over at Ryumi with a faint smirk, the corners of his lips twitching slightly. "Naruto's got a point," he said, his voice low and dry. "You do stand out, for better or worse."

Ryumi tilted her head at Sasuke, a sly smile spreading across her face. "Oh, don’t worry, Sasuke. I’ll take that as a compliment from you, too." Her tone was teasing, yet there was an underlying confidence that made it clear she wasn’t bothered in the slightest.

Sakura, still chuckling, shook her head. "You two are unbelievable."

There was a brief pause in the conversation as the group settled into a more comfortable silence, enjoying the rare chance to relax together. Naruto, as usual, was the first to break the quiet.

"Hey," he said, his usual enthusiasm returning, "how about a spar between the four of us?"

Ryumi raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. "A spar, huh? And who’s going to be on my team, the future Hokage or the Uchiha?" She flashed Sasuke a look, clearly amused by the thought of facing off against her teammates.

Naruto, not missing a beat, jumped in. "Well, it’s gonna be you and me, Ryumi! And Sasuke and Sakura can team up. I mean, we’ve never really had a proper spar, right?"

Sakura glanced at Sasuke, who didn’t seem particularly opposed to the idea. She smiled, clearly ready for some fun. "I’m in. Sounds like it’ll be interesting."

Ryumi shrugged, her arms crossing over her chest as she considered the proposition. "Alright, fine. But don’t come crying to me when you can’t handle me, Naruto." She smirked, fully aware of how competitive her teammate could be.

Naruto puffed out his chest. "I’m not worried! I’ve got the number one ninja on my side, after all!" He flashed Ryumi a grin that could only be described as overly confident.

"Confidence is cute," Ryumi said, her voice dripping with sarcasm, "but it’s going to take more than that to beat me."

Sasuke pushed off the tree he had been leaning against, his gaze flicking between the two teams. "Let’s make this interesting, then," he said in his usual calm, composed manner. "We’ll take it seriously. No holding back."

Naruto’s grin grew even wider. "Now we’re talking! Alright, let’s take our stances, Ryumi!" He dropped into a ready stance, grinning at her with that familiar overconfident expression.

Ryumi did the same, her movements smooth and relaxed, her eyes gleaming with excitement. She glanced over at Sasuke and Sakura, both of whom had already taken their positions. Sasuke’s stance was calm and focused, his body ready for any move. Sakura, on the other hand, had a determined glint in her eye, ready to take on whatever challenge came her way.

With a sharp inhale, Ryumi shifted her weight, settling into her own stance. Her body was poised, ready to move at a moment’s notice. She locked eyes with Naruto, who was practically vibrating with energy beside her. This wasn’t just any spar. It was a chance to prove something, to show who had the upper hand.

"Let’s see what you’ve got," she muttered, her eyes narrowing in on her opponents.

Naruto’s grin grew even wider, and he adjusted his stance, ready to throw the first punch. "I’m gonna show you just how strong I’ve become, Ryumi!"

As the group stood in silence, ready to start, the anticipation was thick in the air. The calm before the storm, each of them waiting for the first move to be made.

And that’s where the chapter would end—on the verge of an explosive spar, the quiet tension hanging in the air, leaving the reader hungry for what was about to unfold.