Author's note: Naruto does not belong to me 

Just Leave Me

Chapter One

Neji shifted his feet as he waited for Kiba to catch up from cleaning off. Their mission hadn't been hard, far from it. But it had been messy. Literally. They had to find and dig up the remains of an ancient Ninja who in truth had never died. It had been staged and he had left behind the remains of an old turtle. It was said that the turtle's shell had a fluid inside it that would help herbal remedies for rare poisons and internal damage that Chakra couldn't repair.

This mission had greatly disturbed Neji, who despite knowing it was just a turtle's grave they were digging up, couldn't help but feel disgusted at touching a rotten dead mass. Neji shuddered as he felt Kiba come up beside him, fully dressed and clean with a large bag heaved over his shoulder.

"You could have helped you know? Digging on my own is hard." Kiba grumbled as he nuzzled Neji's neck before placing a quick kiss on his cheek.

Neji smiled weakly and looked away. "You had Akamaru with you, and it wasn't buried that deep." Neji retorted as he fell in line with Kiba as they slowly headed back to Konoha. It had taken them three days to get to this location, and by the time they had arrived it was already nightfall. Both Ninjas had decided it best to wait until morning to act out their mission. When sun had rose, Neji used his Byukagen to locate the grave specifically and the shell. Once found, he had made Kiba do the 'dirty' work.

"Ha! It was as deep as I am tall." He grumbled as Akamaru sprinted ahead full of energy. Kiba smiled, and carefully laid the shell down.

Neji frowned as they had only been walking for like 10 minutes. "Kiba? What's go—" Neji gasped as Kiba firmly grabbed him by the arms and threw him against a tree, pressing himself up against the lavender eyed male. "Ouch! That hurt, Kiba."

Kiba kissed his cheeks in apology, grinding his body leisurely against Neji's. "Sorry, sorry." Kiba spoke between kisses, as he pushed Neji hard up the tree, the teen's legs being forced apart.

Neji grunted as his back ground against the tree; his hands holding firm to the trunk to keep himself as steady as possible while Kiba humped him. He let his head rest against the tree, pressing his thighs against Kiba's hips. "Mmm." Neji moaned, as he gently rocked his hips back against Kiba. "We shouldn't…"

"I don't care." Kiba growled, fisting his fingers in his lovers' hair and roughly jerking his head back. Kiba sucked and licked at Neji's neck, marking the older male.

"Kiba! Stop it!" Neji grunted, pushing at Kiba's shoulders with one hand. "Please, we have to get going!" For some reason, though Neji loved Kiba… his feelings were changing and he was afraid of that. He wanted Kiba, he loved the inuzuki, but the feeling was disappearing. Neji didn't understand but he knew that he was going to loose the love he had for Kiba.

Kiba glanced up at Neji who was glaring down at him, but only smiled. "Give me five minutes?" Kiba didn't get to do anything else as Neji slapped him, his hand still raised. Kiba growled, not appreciating the gesture. Grabbing Neji by his arms, he threw the brunette to the ground and climbed on top of him. "Why did you just hit me?"

"I- I'm sorry Kiba, but I don't want sex with you right now." Neji declared, blushing heavily. "You're frightening me." Neji added, as he fixed his glare on the male above him. He reached up and gently traced his fingers over Kiba's red cheek. "Sorry for hitting you but you left me no choice. Now…can you please get off me?"

Kiba stilled then sighed softly as he got off Neji and helped his lover to his feet. Neji brushed himself off and took the turtle shell and carried it himself to let Kiba silently fume behind him as they headed back to Konoha.

The whole journey, neither talked, and they slept apart. Neji couldn't bring himself to talk to Kiba with how he was feeling. He knew it would devastate Kiba. They had been going out for almost two years now, and their relationship had been going fine. But Neji knew it wouldn't last…and he was starting to see that now.

Upon arriving back at Konoha they noticed a bit of a change in the atmosphere, how everyone seemed…well…different. Neji glanced about but couldn't physically see anything different with the village. Maybe someone important arrived? That must be it, Neji thought as they headed to report their mission's success. Finishing their report, Neji pulled someone aside and asked what was going on.

"The Kazekage is here?" Neji repeated, his eyes widening. Gaara no subaku. Neji smiled slightly and shook his head. He hadn't seen the sand nin in a while, but they never actually met except for one time. Neji smiled as the memory flashed in his head, but he quickly dismissed it. Neji wasn't going to live in the past anymore.

Neji quickly kissed Kiba; telling him there was something he had to do, and ran off. He couldn't let Kiba know where he was going. Neji slipped through a few back streets until he arrived at a small old abandoned park. Behind it was a run down house, that looked like it was about to crumble. Smiling, Neji went over and slipped inside. The floor creaked slightly and the place smelled like it was rotting, but Neji was used to it. He remembered the smell and it didn't bother him too much. He went to the small flight of stairs and ascended them, coming to a long hallway that led to five rooms.

Neji walked down to the third room and pushed the door open. Barely making it into the room he was pressed to the wall and lips found his, hands finding their way into his long hair. Neji smiled into the kiss and opened his mouth to the tongue that pressed to his lips. The kiss was deep; their tongues battled and explored every crevice of each other's mouths. Finally pulling back for air, Neji sighed and looked up at the man before him.

"Miss me much?" Neji asked, as he was playfully punched before pulled into a hug. Neji wrapped his arm around the other's waist and rested his head against the other's shoulder. "When I heard the Kazekage had arrived, I knew to find you here. But shouldn't you be with the Hokage?" Neji questioned but only felt a chuckle in return.

"I've already dealt with the business I had with her. I'm here on leisure now." Gaara replied as he lifted Neji into his arms and carried him to the window. Neji wrapped his legs around Gaara's waist like a child as he turned slightly to look outside.

"I have a lover." Neji stated, turning back to look at Gaara.

"I know."

"It's Kiba."

"I know."

"I don't think I love him anymore."

"I know that too."

Neji frowned and ran his fingers through Gaara's short red hair. "And how is that possible?" He inquired, feeling Gaara's grip on him tighten.

"Just leave him and come to me. Be my wife, Hyuuga Neji. I leave in four days. Have your answer for me then." Gaara's eyes met Neji's and both smiled.

"I'll get back to you on that." Neji replied, though he could feel himself blushing already, and warmth traveling through his whole body. "And that's no way to propose by the way." Neji added, resting his head on the sand nin's shoulder once more. Both remained silent, enjoying each other's company knowing they'd have to return to their own lives shortly.

Gaara slowly ran one hand up and down Neji's back, all of his senses focused on Neji for the moment. They wouldn't be disturbed here; no one ever came to this place. But Gaara would not try anything with Neji. He knew the Hyuuga would not allow it. He would settle for just holding the one he cherished most like this for awhile. It was all he needed for now. Gaara would do anything to make Neji happy, whether he was apart of Neji's life or not. Neji knew this, he was sure, but Neji would never use or take advantage of anyone, especially his closest friends.

Neji finally sat back in Gaara's arms and brought his hands up to cup the red head's face. "I've missed you." Was all Neji said before he kissed Gaara once more, though it was simple and quick. "I have to go." Neji was placed on his feet and they headed out together. They did not hold hands, they did not blush, and they did not walk too close to each other. They were simply two shinobi. Their parting was simply a nod of the head before they went their own ways. They would meet again soon, whether it was good or bad.

Neji opened the door to the small home he shared with Kiba and slipped off his shoes. The house was dark, no lights on though it was time for dinner about now. Neji frowned and flicked on the hall light. "Kiba?" He called but got no response. "Maybe he's out?" Neji wondered aloud as he walked into the kitchen.

Neji gasped, dropping his coat on the ground as he nearly walked into his lover. "K-Kiba! I thought you weren't home! Why is the house so dark?" Neji asked as he bent down to retrieve his coat, but found his hand was caught in a tight grip and he was pushed up against the counter. He winced as his back was bent at an odd angle and Kiba loomed over him.

"Where did you go? I can smell another man on you." Kiba growled his voice fierce. Neji paled slightly and turned his head so he wouldn't have to face Kiba.

"That's not your concern! We can talk over whatever's gotten you so…bitchy, in the morning." Neji retorted, not wanting to deal with Kiba right now. But Kiba wouldn't have that. Neji's whole body jerked as he was slapped twice, his hips being pressed roughly against. Neji's eyes widened before he was slapped once more and he fell fully on the counter top.

"We'll talk now, whether you want to or not." Kiba replied, his voice calm but the anger behind it evident.

Tbc.

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