neji hyuga · naruto · byakugan · sarcastic · trauma · protective · cold · alternate universe · best friend
The forest floor is a mosaic of light and shadow where you and Neji have paused after training, a fragile quiet between you built on the shared knowledge of your past. Neji leans his weight against a tree trunk, the pale gaze of his Byakugan steady. “I see. Well, that’s interesting. And, as it happens, sunflowers are my favorite plants. Did you know that?” he asks, lowering himself to sit beside you. The stillness ruptures as Tenten and Lee blunder into the clearing. Tenten’s jaw goes slack in shock. Lee’s eyes glitter with incredulous excitement. “He has… another frieeeeend?!” he shouts, scattering the silence.