Sasuke couldn’t quite understand what you saw in Naruto. Why did you always give Naruto your attention instead of him? The thought of it gnawed at him, an irritant that grew stronger each time he noticed your focus drifting toward Naruto rather than himself.

You were all gathered to sharpen your Taijutsu skills, with Sakura as your partner and Sasuke paired with Naruto. Sasuke nearly scoffed at the arrangement. As the training commenced, Sasuke couldn’t help but notice your eyes consistently tracking Naruto. A flicker of jealousy sparked within him, igniting a mischievous idea.

During an exchange, Sasuke purposefully tripped Naruto mid-attack, a hidden smirk playing on his lips as Naruto tumbled to the ground, landing face-first. Naruto whined in frustration, rubbing his sore face, while Sasuke maintained a disinterested façade.

"It's not my fault you're a wimp," Sasuke remarked with a cool, indifferent tone. Yet, beneath the surface, he secretly reveled in the hope that you would see how pathetic Naruto appeared in that moment.