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At the restaurant we found a table for two in the corner. It was pretty busy there but neither of us were paying attention. We actually spent more time watching each other over top of the table.
"What are you two doing here?" A familiar voice asked and we saw Sasuke staring at us. Neji scowled at him as I answered.
"Eating lunch, what are you doing?"
"None of your business, Naruto."
"Well then, get to it," Neji said placidly, "Wouldn't want to distract you."
Sasuke returned Neji's scowl calmly, never flinching. I looked back and forth between the two, they looked ready to brawl right then and there. What was I missing?
"You're right, I've got more important things to do," Sasuke pushed past my side of the table roughly, making our plates move. Neji was left looking annoyed, and no longer touched his food.
"What's wrong Neji?" I asked, moving my leg against his in a way that I knew would perk him up.
"He likes you," He whispered, though I could tell I'd caught his attention with my move from the faint smile on his face.
"Ha, yeah right," I replied and took another bite of my food. "He hates me." Neji cocked an eyebrow at me as he casually reached across the table and wiped something from my lip.
"Then why has he never let you die? You've been on missions together, and he easily could have left you behind during the second part of the exam."
I'd never thought of it that way before. I just thought Sasuke hated me because of how coldly he treated me. Even if, unlike with Sakura, he did acknowledge me to some degree. If what Neji said was true, then was that cold exterior just to hide?
"Doesn't make a difference," I looked at Neji meaningfully, "I'm already taken." He smiled back at me more warmly than I'd even seen him smile before and I grasped his hand underneath the table.
"You've gotta be crazy," He grinned at our joke, "To love a guy like me."
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Neji's so-called gentle fist slammed me to the ground, leaving me struggling for air. He was straddling me with a mischievous grin spread across his face. "I have you this time, Uzumaki Naruto."
"Only 'cause I let you, Hyuuga," I grabbed his shoulders and we rolled until I was on top. Closing the distance between, our lips melted together in a hot embrace. Sliding a hand up his shirt Neji let out a groan and his own hands began to explore. Nothing but hot need screamed in my mind as I started undoing his clothes.
"Naruto," His hand stopped mine. "We're in the middle of a clearing, someone might see." I knew he didn't want me to stop from the look in his eyes, but Njei's words made sense. This was a private moment between me and him, no one else.
"Fine," I took hold of his shoulders once more and we rolled far into the underbrush. "How's this?" I asked and he answered by pulling my face to his and undoing my shirt. His eyes fell onto my bare stomach and noted the seal. He seemed curious but said nothing, desire taking precedence in his mind. Once his shirt was off, I kissed his bare chest and ran my hands over each one of his lean muscles. In return, he brought his knee up between my legs, exciting me beyond belief. Together in the seclusion of the woods, we were one.
I reached up, running my hands through his dark hair and sliding off his forehead protector. The symbol of the caged bird glowed back at me, and I was reminded of the first time he'd shown it to me. It had been during the exam, and I remembered the hurt in his eyes. We were both marked by a kind of pain; mine sealing a demon inside of me, his binding him to protect. He didn't even seem to notice now that it was showing, or so I guessed from the way he was kissing my neck. I knew there were going to be marks covering us both before we were through.
We both sank back, hot and tired from the strenuous passion. He rested his head on my chest and I ran my fingers through his smooth black locks. "We should really try to make it back to your place next time," He sighed and held me closer as I agreed with him. Neji turned his face up towards mine and looked into my eyes with those silver orbs of his, "I love you, Naruto."
"And I you, Neji," I said and gently kissed him.