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Warning: Bad grammar and spelling.
AN: O.K., so this is a bit AU. Its still on the same timeline as Naruto and the same characters. The only difference is that, Neji's father died on a mission when Neji was barely a year old. Hiashi convinced the elders to allow Neji to enter into the main house, by the way of adoption. Hiashi also convinced Neji's mother to give him up, since it would be for Neji's own good. The adoption was done in a secretly manner, only the elders, Hiashi and Neji's mother knew about this. Neji was adopted by one of the elders and raised as his son. This is one difference. The other one is where Sasuke never left with Orochimaru and befriended Neji, just to be around Hinata. Oh, also, Neji is 18, Sasuke and Hinata are both 17.
While away
Chapter 3
Memories proven wrong
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Neji walked towards the ramen stand. There is where he would find team 7, which Sasuke was part of. As he neared the place, he saw the figure of his 'best friend', along with his team members.
"Sasuke, I need to talk with you in private." Neji said in his usual tone of voice. Sasuke turned around, acknowledging his presence.
"Sure." With this said, he got out of his seat and left with Neji, ignoring his teammate's hollers.
The two walked towards the training grounds, with no word said. Suddenly Neji stop, forcing Sasuke to stop as well and look at him, "Well?"
Neji just looked at him, then spoke, "I thought I should let you know that I am well aware that you make good use of the time I am off in mission. Always trying to find ways to be closer to Hinata."
Neji sensed Sasuke tense up.
Sasuke's jaw clench as he heard Neji. He looked down at the ground, then he lifted his head up and looked at Neji. "I have no idea what you are talking about." His answer came out a bit forced, almost mad, as if defending himself.
Neji gaved a hallow laugh as he slightly narrowed his eyes, "So you are basically telling me that, you do not look at Hinata with such yearning eyes? That you don't long to have her. Is that what you are saying?"
Sasuke just raised a brow and sighed, trying to show that he had no idea what he was talking about.
Closing his eyes Neji closed his eyes and tried to control his nerves. Opening his eyes once more he looked into Sasuke's eyes, "You call her when I am not around, always trying to trick her into going out with you, just to spend time with her."
A smirk appeared on Sasuke's face. "I always knew you were the jealous type. Yet...Seriously, you think that I am doing that?" Sasuke's smirk was gone and replaced by a frown, "If I wanted to have Hinata, I could have her, I would have had her a long time ago. Even our friendship wouldn't stand on the way, I can assure you that."
Neji rolled his pale eyes. "You think I am a fool? You are well aware that she does not like you, that is the only reason you have never openly tried to get her to notice you. You try to disguise your approach, but she knows very well who you are...and trust me...you are not her type. You are only wasting your time."
Sasuke slightly licked his lips before swallowing. His jaw clenching once more.
"Don't forget that I know Hinata more than you do. When I tell you that you are wasting your time...you are wasting your time." Neji scoff a bit, shaking his head to the sides, "I pity you. I trully do."
Neji looked into Sasuke's eyes and saw the anger and fustration in Sasuke's eyes. He noticed Sasuke's clenched jaw and hands; this showing denial. Sasuke seemed to not want hear or believe what he had just told him.
"Although, I must acknowledge your attempt. You did try to sweet talk her, too bad it didn't work on her." Neji noticed Sasuke's hand clench some more. "For the last few years, I have noticed that the way you hold her hand has changed. Being friends for a long time, you thought, neither her or me would notice the change. The way you caress her hand and hold it tight as if you never want to let go of her. Its not even a surprise for me to find you sitting next or being around her."
Sasuke looked at the ground, never even trying to defend himself.
"I just wanted to inform you that I am well aware of what is going on." Sasuke lifted his face and looked at Neji with a questioning look. Neji seeing this continued, "If you think I am afraid of you, of you stealing Hinata away, then let me inform you once more that you are wrong. You are not her type and you are wasting your time."
"You are crazy. Your jealousy is making you see things that are not." With this said, Sasuke turned around and started walking away.
"I see with my Byakugan Sasuke."
Sasuke stopped in his tracks, never looking back, before continuing his walk.
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Eyes open up slowly, revealing onyx eyes. Hinata was cuddling on his form. A small smile formed in his pale face as he eyed the sleeping and cold girl. Slowly and carefully he wrapped an arm around her frame. 'I am not her type huh, Neji?' Sasuke laughed inside his head at the simple thought. 'How can I not be her type, when I am just like Neji. There is no difference in our personalities.' He leaned his head into her hair and inhaled her scent. 'I am not her type...yet she is here with me and not with you Neji.' He closed his eyes and smiled.
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AN: One chapter posted...finally. Hopefully I'll post something by the end of next week.
