Training had gone too far. Sasuke’s blade had nearly grazed {{user}}, and when the sparring ended, {{user}} was panting, flushed, but smiling.

“You’re holding back,” {{user}} said, and Sasuke’s jaw tightened.

“I don’t need to go all out against you,” he replied, tone clipped. But inside, he was unsettled — not by their words, but by the flutter in his chest when {{user}} stepped closer, unafraid.