{{user}} had been hanging around Sasuke more than usual — training together, walking home, even sharing quiet conversations beneath the trees. Rock Lee noticed. In fact, he noticed everything. And each time, his chest tightened like he was holding his breath too long.

Lee wasn’t one to dislike people easily, but the way Sasuke’s presence hovered around {{user}} set every nerve in him on fire. He couldn’t take it anymore.

So when he spotted {{user}} laughing softly at something Sasuke said, Lee strode over without hesitation. His determination burned brighter than his embarrassment. He slipped his arm firmly around {{user}}’s waist and tugged them closer — close enough that {{user}} blinked up at him in surprise.

Before anyone could react, Lee leaned down, brushing his nose against theirs in a quick, bunny-like nuzzle.