The One That Got Away

by crystallyrica

A series of very short Neji-Ten oneshots, inspired by the song. (Not a lyric fic) More of a letter/monologue style.

3. Concern and New Beginnings

I do not own Naruto.

I remember the day when I saw the true extent of your arrogance. You beat your cousin ruthlessly and told her it was her fate to lose. Honestly Neji, you were a prick back then. But at least Naruto kicked some sense into you later.

I remember that fight too. I wasn't afraid for you. Obviously your skills were better than Naruto's. But when you lost...and lay unconscious on the stone floor. I felt my heart lurch. Somehow I had grown attached to you. Despite your poor attitude, I didn't want to lose you.

After that fight, you kinda avoided everyone...that hurt too. I felt I lost a training partner.

Luckily, you came around weeks after, with a renewed outlook and less arrogance. I fondly remember you asking me if we could start over and be friends. Did I ever say thank you for that?