The apology between Neji and Sasuke for the fight they had the previous night was understood without speaking. So they were back to enjoying each other's presence without all the inconvenience that other people went through.
They were at Neji's small apartment. He had finally moved out of the Hyuuga manor about a year before, and enjoyed the freedom he had, although he would often stay at the manor for a few days at a time whenever his uncle was away. Hiashi seemed to think that Hinata needed looking after.
And Neji had to say he agreed somewhat. Not because of Hinata, but because of her idiotic friends. Kiba was easily the worst. He always had some stupid idea to "have fun" and would have gotten Hinata in more than a little trouble on several occasions if Neji hadn't put a stop to it.
Neji and Sasuke were sitting on opposite ends of the couch in silence. It was always quiet when they hung out. But that was the way they liked it. No needless forced conversations. If they had something to say, they'd say it.
There was a knock on the door. Neji looked a little annoyed, but stood up to answer it. It was his uncle.
"Hi Neji."
Neji didn't reply. Although the man had been treating him a lot better since the chunin exams, Neji still held a grudge against the man.
"Oh, you have company." He was just a little surprised to see the Uchiha sitting there on the couch. But then again it was well known that Sasuke was just as cold, if not colder than Neji, so it should be of no surprise that the two were friends.
"I have a favor to ask."
Neji nodded, still not saying a word.
"I have to go on a mission next week. I'll be gone for quite a while. I wanted to ask if you would stay with Hinata?"
Neji nodded again. Hiashi was about to leave when Neji spoke. "Then wont you miss Hinata's birthday?"
His uncle looked both sad and surprised. "Yeah." Then he left.
"Great." Neji said huffily as he sat back down. "Kiba better not try to pull any of his stupid stunts."
Sasuke smirked. "Its Kiba. Of course he will."