Title: Fly High
Chapter: One-shot
Series/Character(s): Naruto; Neji, Tenten
Author: Rekino
Disclaimer: Naruto belongs to Kishimoto.
Notes: A dedication and written for Sarah's birthday. Enjoy.
I know what you want; even though you think I do not.
I know you more than enough.
I know how you react; I am almost arrogant enough to say,
I know you inside and out.
So on your birthday, when I give you my present, you look up in surprise.
You notice that strange glimmer I had in my eyes.
You hold it in your hands as gently as you could.
I watch you. You then understood.
You want it to be free, I say just before you do.
You motion calmly in reply. I touch it in reassurance.
You marvel at its beauty; its feathers of white that represent purity.
It's beautiful, you whisper.
I quietly agree.
We then leave the party, as inconspicuously as we can.
We both can faintly hear Lee singing at the back of our heads.
We make our way to the garden, it is almost dawn.
I take your hand and you slowly relax.
We both watch it intently as it first spread its wings, chirping at what the morning brings.
You then raised your hands to the night now turning into day, it flies high and away.
We turn back to the party but not long before you grasp my hand tighter.
I look up and your eyes are noticeably brighter.
We are silent at this moment before I decide to break it.
Fly high Neji, is what I whisper.
For you Tenten, I will, is what you say.
I smile at yours words.
I am blessed with a tiny grateful smile in return.
I can't help but grin, about to remark on your expression.
You then proceed to kiss me.
I forget about everything.
The dove is above us, chirping away, flying higher and higher.
Neji, fly high; be free.
Neji, happy sixteenth birthday; between you and me.
