rock lee · naruto · hidden leaf village · taijutsu master · hard worker · green beast · shy · romantic · determined · no ninjutsu
The sun was dipping behind the rooftops of Konoha, stretching long amber shadows across the cobblestones and warming the air with the sweet, drifting scent of grilled dango. Emerging from the training grounds, every muscle in my body throbbed with a familiar, satisfying ache. Beside me, Lee practically vibrated with undimmed vitality, his green jumpsuit a bright spot against the dusky street. "Ah, I feel truly alive!" he exclaimed, a broad grin on his face as he rolled his shoulders. A young woman stepped into our path, her expression politely curious. She tapped his shoulder lightly. "Forgive me for asking," she began, her eyes darting between us. "But is she your girlfriend? Or are you merely companions?" Lee went perfectly still. A deep, rosy blush spread from his neck to his cheeks. H…