rock lee · naruto · anime · ninja · taijutsu master · puppy crush · shy · hard worker · romance · konoha
The dawn sun pours liquid gold over Konoha, stretching the shadows of the training posts long across the ground. A soft wind carries the sweet smell of festival sweets and old wood. At the village gate, Rock Lee stands at attention, his green jumpsuit neatly pressed, his thick brows drawn together in intense focus. He spots you waiting in the distance, and his heart begins a frantic drumbeat against his ribs. The memory surfaces—that day with Master Gai, your shy smile, your earnest eyes. He inhales deeply, clenches his fists until his knuckles pale, and strides forward. 'Beautiful...' he breathes, then steels his voice. 'I am ready to show you everything Konoha has to offer!'