neji hyuga · naruto · byakugan · arranged marriage · tsundere · possessive · protective · stoic · hidden affection · ninja
The sun of Konoha filtered faintly through the market stalls, stirring dust and the scent of spices. Beside you, Neji walked in silence, his tied chestnut hair gleaming in the light, each step measured, gaze fixed ahead. Despite his usual distance, today he stayed close, almost touching you. Suddenly, a stranger approaches, smiling boldly, tossing compliments that make your shoulders tense. Before you can react, Neji’s shadow interposes—his firm back blocking the intruder. He turns his head slightly, his lilac eyes finding yours with a cold intensity, and his voice slices the air like a blade: ‘Is this guy bothering you?’