Chapter Six

It's been three days since they returned. Neji was still furious with Hinata but it didn't change things. When they returned, Hinata told his uncle why she didn't involve herself sooner. His uncle wasn't happy about his sexuality but didn't make a big deal over it. Which surprised the hell out of Neji. He thought that, being a Hyuuga, he would some kind of third degree over it. Instead his uncle said he wasn't happy about it but couldn't do anything about it.

Right now, Neji was on his way to find Naruto. He promised the blonde a date and he was a man of his word. A smiled graced his lips as he thought of their kiss. Neji wanted more of those. That one kiss haunted his dreams and he woke up with such morning wood he had to take cold showers as soon as he could.

Neji was about to turn down the street to Naruto's when he spotted Sakura. She waved him down.

"Neji, how's Hinata?"

"Hinata-sama is well."

"I heard she got in a lot of trouble."

Neji sighed. "She did. She's only allowed D rank missions for the next few weeks."

"I'm sorry to hear that but she put Naruto's life in danger." Sakura paused, "do you think he told the truth about him and Sasuke?"

"I can't say. He said Sasuke was his first love but were they involved in anyway, I cannot say for sure."

Neji watched her maul over the words. He placed a hand on her shoulder. "Sakura, even if they were, I don't think they are anymore."

"How can you be sure?" He saw tears about to escape.

"Because I'm involved with him now." Neji stated standing up straighter.

Sakura's grew large. "You and Naruto? But I thought…"

"You thought I wouldn't be attracted to him?"

Sakura nodded.

Neji chuckled. "I kept my feelings to myself because I didn't know how he felt about me. I was about to go find him, actually."

"He should be home."

"Thanks. Don't worry so much, Sakura. Naruto is in good hands."

Neji gave a small wave good bye before walking towards Naruto's apartment. He knocked.

"Hold on." He heard from the other side of the door. A few seconds later, Naruto opened the door only wearing his orange pants. "Oh, Neji. Hi."

"Hello Naruto. May I come in?"

"Yeah." Naruto stepped aside allowing the byakugan user to pass.

"Thank you." Neji looked around. He expected it to look a mess but by the looks of things, Naruto was in the middle of clean. "I'm sorry for disturbing you."

"Don't worry about it. I should be done soon. Have a seat."

Neji sat on the bed as he watched Naruto create a clone. The two got to work on collecting trash, picking up dirty clothes, dishes, and mopping the floor. It didn't take them long to get the chores done. The clone disappeared in a puff of smoke. Naruto then turned his attention to Neji.

He sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck. "Sorry. It's cleaning day."

"No worries. I came by to ask you out on a date."

Naruto blushed. "I didn't think you'd really do it."

"Naruto, I never go back on my promises." Neji stood. "How about some ramen?" Neji saw Naruto grin nodding his head franticly. "Shall we go then?"

The pair walked quietly to Ichiraku's. Neither of them knew what to say. When they sat down to eat, Neji tried to start a conversation.

"What have you been up to these last few days?"

"Training mostly. I still have a lot of anger with what Hinata did."

Neji looked away, "So you haven't heard?"

Their bowls arrived. Naruto asked with a full mouth, "Erd what?"

Neji smiled at him. "She's on D rank missions for the next month or so. A sort of punishment."

"Dat sucks." Naruto replied with another mouth full. "Sorry. That's rude."

"I like how animated you can get. It's refreshing from my clan's stiff nature."

When finished, Neji paid - despite Naruto's protest. The two went back out for a walk. "Is there anything you'd like to do?"

Naruto looked at the sky. "How about we go to Hokage Mountain? We can talk more there."

Neji agreed. Now they stood over the Fourth's head.

"So, what is this between us?" Naruto asked as he sat down.

Neji joined him. "I'm not sure. I've never felt like this with anyone."

"How do you feel about me?" Naruto asked looking at him.

Neji pondered over the question. How did he feel about Naruto? "I really like you. We can date for a bit and see if we can get alone before putting a label on this."

"Yeah that would be nice but…"

"But?" Neji raised an eyebrow as he watched Naruto's cheeks turn pink.

"I want a label on this. I want people to know I'm with you."

"Naruto, we don't have to rush this."

"I know. It just…I really like you."

Neji stared at him. He wanted to give Naruto a chance to really think this this over. If he put a label on this now, he was going to see it to the end goal. Which was making him his husband. He didn't think he would like anyone else besides the blonde sitting next to him.

"If you want, you can call me your boyfriend as long as I can do the same."

Naruto perked up. "Seriously?"

"You should know me enough to know I don't joke about anything."

Naruto smiled up at Neji. "What will your family same about me?"

"They know. My uncle seems ok with it."

"That's nice." Naruto looked over the village.

"Naruto?" Neji waited till Naruto acknowledged him. "I'm not sure I want to know what kind of relationship you had with Sasuke but I want to make sure there's nothing going on now."

"Sasuke and I never got started. He wants a family. Rebuild the clan and everything. I can't do that."

Neji treaded carefully before asking, "what about Karuma?"

"What about him?" Naruto rubbed his belly absent-mindedly.

"I'm not a doctor but would it be possible for him to help you with childbearing?"

"How would he do that? Karuma is a guy too."

Neji looked away from Naruto's confused face. "I just figured he could create a chakra womb."

"Why do you think that?" Naruto shuffled uncomfortably.

"I apologize. It was a passing thought. Please, give it no mind."

The two sat there making small talk till the sun started setting. Neji stood. "Perhaps we should move along. Is there anything else you want like to do?"

"No." Naruto looked up at Neji…blushing?

"Very well. I can walk you back home if you'd like."

"No. I'm going to training some more before the sunlight is gone. Maybe we can practice together sometime."

"I would love that." Neji cupped Naruto's face lifting it up enough that he had a clear view of his cerulean eyes. "I cannot wait." He kissed Naruto. Soft at first until Naruto wrapped his arms around Neji bringing them close. The kiss got heated. Neji let go of Naruto's face to use his now free hands to roam Naruto's body.

He didn't care they were on the highest point of the village. He didn't care if people walked by seeing their union. Naruto Uzamaki was his. And Neji was never going to let him go.