Chapter Ten

Neji wanted to be anywhere but in a board meeting Monday morning. He spent all weekend watching movies and having sex with Sakura. When Sakura had to leave so she could go to work, his uncle pulled him into his office to have a talk.

"I understand you want to have sex with your girlfriend. Honestly, I'd rather you'd do it here than a love motel but please try to keep the noise level down. I sleep on the other side of the house and could still hear you."

Neji schooled his expressions. He wanted to smile at his memories but the department head was going on about how his department needed more funds so he could finish his projects.

Finally, the meeting was over. It was close to lunch. He figured he needed to talk to TenTen about her attitude towards Sakura. He wasn't going to have her petty jealousy ruin what he had going on. He called her and asked her to meet him at June's Sandwich shop.

By lunchtime, he was waiting for her, not eating. He figured he'd order something when he got back to the office. He just really wanted to have this conversation.

"Hey there." TenTen said running a hand over his shoulder.

"Sit." He demanded.

She sat across him with a smile on her face. "I knew you'd call me again soon enough. So where do you want to go?"

"I'm not going anywhere with you. I wanted to talk about your rude behavior towards Sakura. You had no right to go to her place and talk about things that no longer exist."

"You honestly don't expect me to believe you're serious about her? Come on, Neji. You've never been with anyone that wasn't for the sole purpose just for you to be satisfied. Why start now?"

"Because I love her." The admission shocked Neji. Did he really love Sakura?

"Love? You aren't capable of love."

"You are just angry I never returned your feelings. We had a good thing going but you wanted more. At the time, I didn't. You're mad I'm showing attention to someone that isn't you."

"I am not jealous."

Neji stood. "That's exactly what you are. If you go near her again, I will personally make your life a living hell. I don't think the police department needs to hear about your illegal weapons collection."

"You wouldn't."

"Try me." Neji walked away.

It was Tuesday afternoon and Neji was happy he made plans that morning to see Sakura for that evening. Since she was on vacation, he didn't need to worry about messing with her studies but she was working longer hours at the coffee shop. He was supposed to meet her there after work and then go back to her place.

The wait was driving him crazy. He wanted to feel her skin against his again. He wanted to hear her moans. He never realized how much hearing the sound from someone he loved would have an effect on him.

There's that word again. Love. Once he concluded he really did love her, he wasn't sure how to tell her. They've only been together a few months. Was telling someone they loved them this soon too much? Would she return his feelings? If she didn't, would she turn away from him? He's never doubted anything before but the thought of her not feeling the same made him nervous.

He looked at the wall clock. It was only 3:19. Time seemed to go slower now that he needed it to hurry up.

"Mr. Hyuuga? I have Miss Hinata on the phone for you."

Neji walked to his phone, hit a button, "thank you, Anko." He waited for the button to light up again before picking up the line. "Hello Hinata-sama. What can I do for you?"

"I need to tell you something." She said in a hushed voice.

"Why are you whispering? What do you need to tell me?" He said sitting down.

"Well...you see I'm at Naruto's apartment, in his bathroom really, and Sasuke-kun showed up. Naruto made a comment about you and Sakura over the weekend. Point is, Sasuke started to act like you damaged what belonged to him."

Neji sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. "I'm getting real tired of people acting so jealous over my relationship. Why are you telling me this?"

"He's on his way to Sakura's work to confront her."

"The hell he is! Goddamnit. Why can't people just leave us alone?" Neji went to put on his jacket. "I need to go. If you get a call from the police department, bail me out." Neji didn't wait for a response before hanging up, grabbing his bag and heading out. He quickly told Anko he was done for the day before heading to his car.

He tried to drive within the speed laws but he was too high-strung. He wanted to see Sakura, to protect her. When he found a spot to park, he practically tore the key out the ignition. He strode over to the coffee shop only to see through the window Sakura slapping Sasuke.

He walked in to hear Sakura say, "you bastard. You cheat on me and now that I have someone else, someone that I love, you think I'm jumping back in bed with you. Get out!"

Neji was more surprised by her words than her actions. She loved him.

Sasuke rubbed his cheek. "He's a whore. He's been with as many women as I have. You think he'll stay faithful to you?"

"I trust him more than you. The whole time I've been with him no one has spread rumors. Just get out. We've been done for years. I will never come back to your bed."

Sasuke turn to walk away but stopped when he saw Neji. Neji walked up to him. "If you ever go near my girlfriend again for anything other than your order, I will end you."

"Tsk." Sasuke bumped his should against Neji's as he walked out.

Neji looked at Sakura. "Are you ok?"

"How long have you been here? What did you hear?" Her eye were as wide as saucers.

"I walked in when you slapped him."

"So you heard." She looked down.

Neji tilted her head up. "If you aren't ready to say it to my face, it's ok. I can wait."

Sakura rubbed the hand on her head. "I love you, Neji."

Neji smiled. He bent over to give her a quick kiss. "I love you too. I can show you how much after work." He looked behind her before clearing his throat. "Um...since I'm here early and I missed lunch again, why don't I order something and wait for your shift to end."

Sakura blushed before walking away.

Neji sat playing with the wrapper to his panni when Sakura walked up to him.

"I'm done." She said playing with the strap of her purse. "We can go now."

The two walked to her dorm. When the door closed, he saw Sakura drop her purse before pushing him against the door, kissing him. She quickly undid his tie and the buttons of his shirt.

"I need you. Now." She stripped him of his shirt, jacket and tie before working on her own shirt before Neji registered what was going on.

He grabbed her, lifting her in the air before carrying her to the bed. He let his hands roam her body as he started kissing down her body. When he reached her waist, he looked up at her. She nodded. He undid the button pulling her pants off. Leaving her in her panties. He started kissing her again working his way down. When he got to her hip, he bit her. Sucking on it just enough to leave a mark.

He looked down at his handy work before looking up at her before looking at her again. "What?"

"I thought you said you wouldn't bite?" Sakura's voice was husky.

"No one will see this besides me." He smiled pressing his nose to her apex. Sakura squirmed. "Want me to taste you?"

"Why do you have to tease me?"

"Because I love you and it makes me feel good knowing I cause you to tremble."

"Say it again." Sakura's green eyes looked at him.

Neji moved up to look her straight in the face. "I love you, Sakura."

Sakura kissed him. "I love you too, Neji."

Neji reached up to pull off her bra. Once off, he latched on to a taut nipple while playing with the other. Sakura was squirming under him.

Smiling, he moved down again. This time he made quick work of removing the last article of her clothes. Seeing her naked, panting, made his cock twitch inside the restraints of his pants. He got off the bed to get rid of the last of his clothes before rejoining her on the bed. He grabbed an ankle, kissed it, then slowing working his way up.

When he reached his desired location, his tongue snaked out making Sakura gasp. He grabbed her hips, forcing her to stay still. He moved his tongue out again, knowing she wouldn't last long that way. Neji smiled when Sakura came shortly after, hearing his name in a hushed broken tone.

He rose, looking at her as she panted when he realized something. "I didn't bring any condoms. I was going to pick some up before coming to see you."

"I trust you."

"Thank you but maybe we should stop." He started to pull away but Sakura grabbed his arms.

"Neji, I trust you."

"I've never done it without one." He got tested often just in case but did he want to risk anything?

"Nor have I. I…I want this." She started kissing his shoulder and neck.

"Ok." He adjusted himself where he was at her entrance. Looking at her one last time he pushed himself completely inside. The feel of being in bare was new to him but he didn't complain. It felt great.

Once he knew Sakura was ready, he started moving. Slow at first. He knew it drove her crazy so he wanted to keep doing it.

"Move! Harder. Faster, damn it." Sakura demanded.

"So demanding." He started moving faster. Sakura's pants were driving him crazy. He didn't think he'd ever get tired of hearing it.

He knew he wasn't going to last too much longer but he wanted Sakura to come first. He moved a hand between them and started playing with her little bundle of nerves. Soon, she came again. He rode out her orgasm as his own hit him. He emptied himself, panting.

He placed his forehead on hers before looking at her. She smiled at him. He gave her a kiss before carefully pulling out. They moved around so they could cuddle.

"I have no regrets." Sakura said snuggling to his chest.

"I think it goes without saying, if anything happens, I'll help you." He wasn't going to have sex unprotected and not help out if she turned out pregnant.

"I'm not worried. You aren't the kind of guy to skip out on your responsibilities. But thank you nevertheless"

"Sakura?"

"Yes?" She looked up at him.

He smiled, "Just in case we have spontaneous sex again, maybe I should keep a box here."

Sakura chuckled. "Ok. That might help."

Neji stared at her as he noticed her falling asleep. I really could get use this.