Lee was drenched in sweat. How did Neji even live with half the hair on his head Lee couldn't even imagine. Of course, he was rather fond of long hair but maybe tomorrow he would consider braiding it like he used to when he was a child rather than just keeping it in the big, thick cascade that Neji seemed so fond of.

Lee had just raised a canteen of cooling water to his lips when he spotted her, and he nearly spit out what he managed to get into his mouth.

"T-temari-san!" He wasn't expecting her to approach him, and the closer she got the more his face burned. Lee glanced away, self-conscious, knowing she wasn't someone he could keep this from for long. "A challenge could... I mean, perhaps today would not be the best?"