Disclaimer- I do not own Naruto. If I did there would be romance. Lots of it.

Unchecked Emotions- Chapter 1

Tenten

It's the usual time. I'm standing at the usual place. Where is he? Neji certainly isn't the type to be late, and he definitely wouldn't skip practice without a reason. He and I have been training together since we first became a part of team guy. Guy-Sensei and Lee usually team up, so we just started training together out of convenience. It is easier to train with someone else, after all. After only a few days, it became apparent that we'd make a good team. Considering that Neji was somewhat of a child prodigy, I thought I held my own pretty well against him. Neji once commented that my long-range attacks are a good match for his fighting style.
Here I am, pretty much 15 years later, and its become a habit to show up at the clearing in the woods around this time. In the years since we began this ritual, he's never been late. I've tried sleeping in a few times, but each resulted in Neji coming to my house and dragging me out of bed. I've learned my lesson, but if he thinks he is going to pull the same stunt, he is sadly mistaken.
Standing up, I begin to jump my way through the tree's heading towards the Hyuga mansion. I contemplate sneaking into his bedroom, but decide against it. I doubt his reaction would be the one I'm looking for. It is probably easier-and safer- to just knock on the door.
*knock knock*

No reply. I guess I'll be breaking in after all... Which might be easier said than done. I've never actually been inside of the Hyuuga residence. Which leaves me with no clue as to where Neji sleeps. I Guess I'll have to resort to peeping.
I circle around back, peering into window after window looking for the right room. The building seems mostly vacated.
"...even if you are only a part of the servant branch..."
I freeze, hearing a voice coming from the slightly cracked open window before me. I strain to hear. Hm. Maybe I should move on. Wait! I know that voice!

"That's exactly it! The child is 26 and he still hasn't shown an interest in women. My daughter is already married!" said Hiashi Hyuga, Hinata's father and Neji's uncle.
"He's still young. Give him time," said another voice, one I didn't recognize.
"Neji, know that I will not hesitate to set up an arranged marriage,"
"I understand," replied Neji
"Then you're dismissed."
Training forgotten, I decide not to wait around to be noticed. I circle back around and jump into the cover of the trees.

Neji

This is just how I wanted to start off my day. The moment I open my eyes, I notice that my uncle and his advisor, Rikou Hyuga, are standing in my room. Neither seem to notice that I'm conscious. They appear to be in a heated argument, though, I'm sure why they would bring it here. Maybe...if I just closed my eyes again... they might go away.
No such luck. Two sets of eyes swing my way.
"Uncle?" I ask warrily. Why is he here so early in the morning? I mean, his daughter was only just married yesterday, and everyone in the Hyuga family - including myself- had been up late celebrating.
"Neji, we need to talk." He answers, while shooting an annoyed look at Rikou, who clearly was as angry as I was about the early morning.
"He has lots of time. Cut the boy some slack," mumbles Rikou.
I stared at my uncle expectantly. Waiting for this "talk".
"It's about time you settle down and find yourself a wife."
"...A Wife?" I ask, confused.
"Yes, a wife."
"Does this have anything to do with Naruto and Hinata's wedding?" I ask.
"No. The point is, even if you are only a part of the servant branch, you need to marry as well."
"The boy is only 26! Don't rush him into things," says Rikou coming to my defense.
"That's exactly it! The child is 26 and he still hasn't shown an interest in women. My daughter is already married!"
"He's still young. Give him time," pleads Rikou.
"Neji, know that I will not hesitate to set up an arranged marriage."
"I understand." I say calmly. Though I was feeling anything less. An arranged marriage?
"Then you're dismissed." declares my Uncle, though despite this, he was the one to exit, which left me alone in my bedroom, finally.
Sighing, I lower myself back on to the bed and start to meditate. Time slipped by. It was a while before I looked up at the clock sitting on my bedroom table.
"Damn it!" I said, jumping up. I have somewhere to be.
I was definitely late.