(Hashi)MadaTobi Snippet #1529436
A snippet from a WIP for the Of love, loss and new beginnings series.
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“By the flame, Tobirama,” Madara huffed out between his chuckles, “surely you’re not suggesting that I’m harbouring some kind of hidden feelings for your brother?”
The flat stare Tobirama levelled at him in turn quickly silenced his laughter.
“Sage, you’re serious,” Madara breathed with a dumbstruck expression as he ran a hand through his hair. “You really think…” he trailed off; jaw dropping in shock.
Tobirama fixed him with a stern stare. “It’s not an entirely implausible possibility,” he stated calmly. “You two have a special bond. Anyone with half a brain cell could see that.”
Madara considered this in silence for several minutes before shaking his head with a huff. “You are being ridiculous,” he muttered eventually. “Hashirama and I are just friends…and”—he sighed heavily as he ran a hand through his hair—”honestly, we’ve barely been even that as of late.”
“By the gods,” Tobirama practically groaned, barely resisting the urge to slap a palm to his forehead. “How can you be so intelligent yet so daft?” he questioned sharply, ignoring Madara’s offended glare as he continued, “You complain about how Hashirama’s been different and absent lately, and yet you still have not realised why?”