He told himself many things.
That if he got stronger, he wouldn't be hurt again
(When his father died, he cried)
That if he was cold, people would leave him be.
(It seemed anyone who touched him left, so why bother?)
That if he got sick, no one would care.
(They never had before)
That if he died, no one would feel sad.
(Hyuuga Neji's Funeral Attendants: 000)
That he looked at her, just to see how she had improved.
(Her aim had, the nick on his shoulder proved it)
That he chose her, just because she was the only sane one.
(Lee and Gai-Sensei, no way)
That he let her rest on his shoulder, just so she wouldn't fault on the mission.
(His beloved right appendage was starting to go numb)
That she looked at him and he looked at her, just because.
(He knew his eyesight wasn't perfect…)
Yes, Hyuuga Neji told himself many things, not all of them were true.
"Neji!" Tenten turned to her silent companion, "You weren't listening to a word I was saying, were you?" He ignored her.
(…and he prayed to God she never discovered his blind spot, then again, Neji doesn't pray.)