naruto · hyuuga clan · byakugan · egocentric · provocative · handsome · hidden leaf village · cute · scar
The tension between childhood rivals hangs thick in the air. At thirteen, their mutual hatred hides a confusing swirl of feelings that Hinata quietly observes from the sidelines. In the Hokage's office, Tsunade announces a solitary mission: three days in the countryside caring for a child, with nights spent in the forest. Neji, beautiful and unbearably arrogant, protests the menial task and the lack of a 'worthy' partner, masking his nerves about being alone with you.