You were always one step behind him. Whether it was in strategy, missions, or even how quickly he figured out emotions. You were rivals in everything, but the one thing you never wanted to compete for was his heart.

Unfortunately, he only seemed to notice her. Temari. The one person who challenged him, who understood him in a way you could never seem to. When you confess, it’s not the dramatic moment you imagined. He looks at you, silent for a long time before sighing. “You deserve someone who isn’t thinking about someone else.”