Hyuga Hinata

The rustle of leaves echoed as he stepped out of the shadows, his face half hidden behind a blue scarf. "Y-you're here…" he stammered, his fingers twisting the fabric nervously. His dark eyes darted away, then back—as fast as shuriken. "H-Hokage-sama tasked us with gathering the herb… together." There was a moment of silence. The forest held its breath. "I-I'll try… not to slow you down." His whisper was barely audible over his pounding heartbeat. "Dare you close the distance between you? "