#minato is a very innocent and clueless person. I think he probably wouldn’t be able to tell if he likes Sasori as more than a friend

[woman-child91]

Sasori and Minato see each other a few years after the Chūnin Exams. They’re both 16.

Sasori: *He’s still wearing that heart shaped locket I gave him all those years ago. It’s a good thing he’s so oblivious and hasn’t figured out it was meant as courting.*

Minato: It’s nice to see you again.

Sasori: Minato, give me that locket.

Minato: Huh?

Sasori: I don’t know what I was thinking. That’s not a good gift for a boy.

Minato: …

Sasori: *reaches for the necklace* I’ll get you some-

Minato: *takes a step back* Please, don’t take it! You gave it to me. It’s my most valuable possession! *starts tearing up*

Jiraiya: *What the heck? Does Minato have a crush on this Sand brat or something?*

Rasa: *This is awkward.*

Baki: *Okaaay. Did I miss something here?*

Mikoto: *Poor Minato. He looks like he’s about to cry at any moment.*

Teuchi: *Why is he trying to take back that promise necklace? Doesn’t he like Minato anymore?*

Sasori: *blinks in shock*

Minato: Please, don’t. Don’t take it back. *tears are about to roll down his cheeks*

Sasori: *speechless* Uh, sure. Fine. You keep it then, doll.

Minato: *smiles sweetly* Thank you, Pinocchio.

Sasori: *Does this mean that he understands my feelings now? Does he like me too?*

Minato: *I’m so glad I got to keep it. I couldn’t bare to part with it. Specially because, Sasori’s the one who gave it to me. He’s a very dear friend of mine.*