A/N: Hey guys I'm back! I just got done with a really time consuming class and now I have some extra time to work on my one-shots!

*There are no special warnings or anything about this chapter really except things heat up only a little bit though, nothing too graphic.

* This also a two-shot. So the next one will be a continuation of this!

#4.1

Hot.

That word meant a lot to Sasuke. It was late June and he was now about to wrap up his junior year of college so, yes, it was hot. He was hot. The school air system decided it wouldn't work on one of the hottest days of the year. The hot summer air wasn't the only thing making Sasuke hot. Sasuke turned his attention to the petite brunette sitting to his right. Long hair tied in a high pony tail exposing his long neck. Soft curly brown hairs stuck to the sides of his face from the heat.

Yes, Sasuke was indeed hot. Sasuke's eye wondered lower to the small t-shirt exposing the brunette's lower back. Sasuke licked his lips and quickly turn his eyes when the object of his affection turned to face him. He hated himself for the way he secretly obsessed with his friend. Sasuke knew the attraction to his friend was just that; an attraction. There was no way he would be able to act on the way he really felt.

"Heat getting to you Uchiha?"

Sasuke turned to look at him. "You could say that…" There was no doubt the heat was getting to him along with other things.

"Well cheer up; your engagement announcement is tomorrow."

Engagement.

Sasuke hated the fact his father took it upon himself to find someone for him to marry. Sasuke's father never asked what he or Itachi for that matter wanted. Luckily for Itachi he was able to avoid the arrange marriage due to his immediate take over in the family's company. Sasuke on the other hand had to be the one to secure a merger.

Neji sighed when Sasuke didn't respond. "Run with me later."

Sasuke raised a brow at Neji. He never offered anyone on his 'afternoon runs'. "What's up with you?" Sasuke asked.

"You look like you could use a good workout…"

Sasuke had to fight a blush. The way Neji meant it was not the way he was taking it. It was true he did need a good workout and wouldn't mind working out that little body of Neji's. "Whatever."

Neji took Sasuke's answer as an ok. Sasuke was sometimes hard to read when something was bothering him. He didn't see what so bad about Sasuke marrying Sakura. She was smart and pretty easy on the eyes for a female in his opinion. Neji had to keep himself from laughing though. He had always wanted to be with Sasuke in more ways than one. They had grown up together and at their very first meeting Neji had decided he would marry Sasuke. He was only six at the time and wasn't really sure what marriage was. Sasuke had always had the princely charm about him that Neji liked.

Sasuke gave his friend a quick glance when he noticed he was staring at him smiling a little. 'God he's beautiful' Sasuke thought to himself. There was no way he would be able to keep this friendship with Neji without ruining it. It was common knowledge that Neji was gay, but he himself couldn't be. There was no way his father would approve of such a relationship and with a Hyuga no less. If Sasuke ever decided to make his feelings towards Neji known he would be disowned. He turned to look at Neji again and their eyes locked for a brief moment before Neji looked away. Would Neji be worth being disowned?

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*buzz buzz*

From: Neji

Outside

Sasuke was glad for that. He just finish having a loooong conversation with his father about how thing were going to go tomorrow. He wanted so bad to tell him he wasn't marry one of his fan girls, but it would do no good.

Sasuke walked outside in his black short and black running shoes. It had been a while since he actually ran and hoped he didn't get left behind. He saw Neji standing at the corner in the girliest outfit he had ever seen him in. He was wearing a fitted white t-shirt and lime green and pink shorts. It didn't help that the shorts stop mid-thigh.

"Decide to leave your shirt?"

Sasuke smirked and flexed a little. "You know you like what you see."

"Indeed," Neji replied rolling his eyes. "Four miles there and back, so just follow my lead." Before Neji started he noticed Sasuke didn't have his hair out of his face. "Come here."

Sasuke walked closer to Neji to only have him put a thin band on him pushing his hair out if his face. Sasuke couldn't help but blush at how close they were now.

"Don't want your hair to get in the way now do we?" Neji asked taking a step back. "Let's go."

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The run was going nice so far in Sasuke opinion and not to mention the view was great. He was running behind Neji the entire time without the Hyuga even once asking him why. It wasn't until Neji came to an abrupt stop did Sasuke notice how distracted he was because he ran right into the back of him. "What's up?"

Neji frowned a little. "Isn't that Sai?" Neji asked

Sasuke looked in the direction he saw Neji looking. "Yeah that's him. He's with someone…"

Neji took Sasuke wrist and they walked closer to get a better look. "Hinata…" Neji whispered. Before Sasuke could say anything he was pulled behind a large tree. He wanted to ask Neji why they were hiding but being so close to Hyuga quickly made him lose the idea. Sasuke was so close to Neji that he could smell the vanilla shampoo he used. Sasuke loved that smelled and mainly because it always reminded him of Neji.

Sasuke vaguely heard Neji saying something but he really couldn't make out what. Sasuke closed his eyes to inhale Neji's scent again. He knew it was odd because of how close he was standing to him, but he continued because Neji didn't seem to notice.

Neji was ranting on about how Sai told him that nothing was going on between him and Hinata. Neji was about to ask Sasuke a question when he felt the Uchiha chest against his back. Neji's first thought was that Sasuke may have been tired from their run. It was quickly replaced by another when he felt Sasuke's nose in his hair. This action made Neji blush. Was Sasuke really smelling his hair?

Neji turned around slowly to see Sasuke's head down with his eyes close. 'Could Sasuke possibly feel something for me?' Neji thought to himself. Neji swallowed and decided he would find out. "Sasuke," Neji said softly.

Sasuke opened his eyes when he heard Neji call his name. He hadn't even realized that Neji had turned around and was now facing him. He wasn't sure if he could read the look Neji was giving him. "Please forgive me…" Sasuke was about to ask Neji what he was talking about, what would he need to forgive Neji for?

Then it happened. Sasuke thought he was in a dream because there was no way Neji was kissing him. It only took a second for Sasuke to kiss back and pull Neji against him. But as quick as it happened it was over. Sasuke felt himself being pushed back a little. He looked down to see Neji breathing hard with a small blush covering his face.

Neji looked up at Sasuke trying to read his expression. He didn't seem angry to Neji; in fact Neji was sure Sasuke had kissed him back. Before Neji could even speak it was Sasuke this time who kissed him. Neji closed his eyes and lost himself in the kiss, even when he felt Sasuke's hand all over him; it only made him want Sasuke more.

Sasuke smirked into the kiss when he heard Neji moan and push harder against him. He felt one of Neji's hand rub down his chest while the other was tangle in his hair. As soon as Sasuke's hand finally reached Neji's but he heard giggling.

Neji quickly looked to their left and saw three girls. That had to only be in high school the way they were blushing and giggling. Neji slowly pushed Sasuke away from him and start to run again. Sasuke saw the blushing teen girls and smiled as he continued after Neji.

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"Oh Neji!"

Neji stopped and saw Sasuke's mother taking a bag out of her car. He smiled and approached her. "Good evening Mrs. Uchiha."

"Polite as always aren't you sweetie. Just finished your run?"

"Yes ma'am, Sasuke joined me this time," Neji answered just as Sasuke finally made it up the drive way.

"I see. Sasuke, is Neji working you too hard?"

"Not really," Sasuke said walking towards the house.

"I should probably get going," Neji said picking up his bag.

"Oh no, why don't you stay for dinner? It'll just me, you and Sasuke tonight. I don't think Itachi is stopping by tonight."

Neji wasn't sure if he should stay or not. He had just basically dry humped her son less than 30 minutes ago and on top of that Sasuke was going to be officially engaged the next day. Neji and saw Sasuke watching him. Did Sasuke want him to stay longer? "I guess dinner couldn't hurt."

Mikoto smiled and walked with Neji into her home. "You boys wash up while I'm gone. I have to go to the market to pick up a few things."

"You don't have to go out of your way for me."

"Oh nonsense Neji dear. I was planning to go away and plus there is this new shoe store across the street I am dying to go to. So, I will be back within an hour or two," Mikoto said with a smile. "You two be good!"

There was an awkward silence one Sasuke and Neji was left alone. Sasuke was really starting wonder if they were going to talk about what happened or pretend it didn't happen.

Neji cleared his throat. "I guess I'll take a quick shower."

"Uh yeah. You can use the one in my room," Sasuke said.

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Neji gave a frustrated sigh as he combed his hair. He asked Sasuke if he had a clean robe he could borrow. He didn't expect Sasuke to give him his mother's robe. Neji just knew Sasuke was messing with him on purpose. "Now, where is my bag," Neji asked himself. He looked around Sasuke's room then remembered he left it in the bathroom.

Neji was little nervous about going in while Sasuke was taking a shower. It was wired because he and Sasuke both had often been in the bathroom together while the other took a shower.

"Don't you look cute…"

Neji turned to see Sasuke coming out of his bathroom in only a towel.

Sasuke really meant what he said about Neji looking cute even though he said in a joking way. He really didn't like all the wired tension that between them now. He wanted some answers so they could get over it. "Neji….about what happen earlier."

"Y-yeah…" Neji cursed himself for stuttering.

Sasuke moved to sit next to Neji on his bed. How should he go about talking about it? He had never been one to talk about sexual mishaps with anyone. "Do you like me?" Sasuke asked. He felt like being straight forward what the right way to go about it. He and Neji had always been open about everything.

"I, I do," Neji said not looking at Sasuke.

"Ok….I like you too. So what do we do now?"

"I don't understand," Neji said looking at Sasuke. There was nothing for them to do. Sure Sasuke like him and Neji were sure it was because they were close. Sasuke wasn't gay and plus he was about to be officially engaged. "Nothing is going to happen."

Sasuke was confused now. "So exactly was your reason for kissing me in the park?"

Neji turned and looked away from Sasuke. He couldn't tell Sasuke the reason he kissed him was because he was in love with him. "It was spare of the moment."

"Don't lie to me Hyuga!"

Neji stood up and tried to walk away only to have Sasuke grab his hand. Sasuke was right; he was technically not telling the whole truth. Neji knew he at least owed it to Sasuke to be honest because after tomorrow he would never be able to tell Sasuke how he felt. With him graduating in a week he wouldn't have to be around Sasuke anymore if he didn't want to.

"Neji…"

"Ok, fine. It was true that when I kissed you it was spare of the moment, but I did it because I had to know."

Sasuke gave him a confused look. "Know what?"

Neji sighed and turned to face Sasuke. He gave him a small smile and touched his cheek. "I just wanted to know what it was like to be with you, to kiss you."

"Why?" Sasuke asked leaning into Neji's touch.

"Do you really have to ask?"

Sasuke pulled Neji into a hug. He felt Neji wrap his arms around his mid-section hugging him back. This was almost surreal for Sasuke. He had never imagined Neji felt anything for him. In all the years he'd known Neji, he never got any indication that Neji liked him as anything other than a friend. "Can I kiss you again?"

Neji pulled back and looked at Sasuke. 'He wants to kiss me again?' Neji thought to himself. Neji blushed. "I don't think that's a good idea….giving the lack of clothing…." Neji couldn't help but shift a little in Sasuke's arms. It wasn't like he was uncomfortable being with Sasuke like this, he just didn't want Sasuke to feel obligated to take things beyond kissing.

"Perfect…" Sasuke mumbled before pulling Neji closer to him. Neji gasped when he felt a hand on his bare bottom and before he could protest Sasuke's lips were already on his.

Sasuke couldn't help silently thank his mother for buying such short robes. He was even gladder at the fact that Neji didn't push him away. Neji was in fact pulling him closer. Sasuke pulled away from the kiss slightly and began kissing down Neji neck.

Neji couldn't help but whimper a little. It felt like Sasuke was touching him everywhere. "Sasuke," Neji whispered softly when he felt his robe open. 'Were really doing this' Neji thought to himself.

Sasuke kissed Neji again as he slowly pulled the robe from his body. "Tell me you want this," Sasuke said against Neji lips. Sasuke rubbed Neji lower back and kissed his neck causing Neji to moan in response. "I need to hear you say it…"

Neji unhooked Sasuke's towel from around his waist. He pulled Sasuke against him wrapping his arms around Sasuke's neck. "I want this more than you know"

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Neji groaned as the sun from the windows beamed down on him. He couldn't believe what happened last night. He sat and wiped his eyes. A good look around the room he noticed Sasuke was gone. Neji frowned a little and look at the time. It was almost noon he noted reaching for his phone.

From: Sasu

Just in case you were wondering I'm with my father & Itachi right now. I won't see you again until the party.

Neji frowned. Was that it? He really wasn't surprised though. He and Sasuke are only friends and he couldn't expect one night to change everything between them. Neji sighed and tried to stand but quickly sat back down due to the pain in his lower back and bottom.

"Knock, knock. Neji sweetie, are you awake?"

Neji quickly grab the blanket in the bed to cover himself. "Yes ma'am I'm awake."

Mikoto opened the door fully and walked inside to see Neji sitting on the edge of the bed. She offered him a sad smile when they looked at each other. "Do you need any help?" she asked.

Neji blushed. He did not want to ask Sasuke's mother for help standing. "No I'll be fine, but thank you."

Mikoto sat beside Neji and rubbed his hair. She saw the glassy look of Neji's eyes and there was no doubt her youngest son was the cause of it. She always knew how much Neji like her son, but she wasn't expecting them to do anything while she was away. But when she came home and they were nowhere to be found. She knew they were in Sasuke's room together. "It's alright Neji."

Neji quickly wiped his eyes before any tears could fall. He didn't want her to see him like this. Neji only nodded.

"Do you remember when we first met?" Mikoto continued even though Neji didn't answer her. "You told me and I quote 'I'm going to be Sasuke's bride'."

Neji couldn't help but blush. He couldn't believe she remembered that. "I was six."

"Remember what I asked you?"

"Yeah…"

"I asked you why you wanted to be Sasuke's bride. You told me 'who wouldn't want to marry a prince.'" Mikoto laughed a little while Neji just smiled. "Believe it or not Neji, I always thought you would be his 'bride'."

"I just a kid. I didn't know what I was saying."

Mikoto just smiled. She had always liked Neji. He was so smart, extremely beautiful, and no one got Sasuke more riled up than he did. She really did believe that Sasuke would have taken interest in Neji years ago. But when he agreed to marry Sakura she just assumed maybe it was because Neji had someone special already. "You love him don't you…"

"That doesn't matter. He'll be married this time next year."

Mikoto frowned. "I have never seen you so defeated Neji Hyuga. Are you just going to let some girl get engaged to your man?!"

"W-wha?" Neji was stunned almost silent at what he just heard.

"You heard me Neji. I have been rooting for you this entire time and I will not let you give up without a fight!" Mikoto said standing up. "Now get up! We've got some shopping to do."

Neji was seriously confused now. When Mikoto grab his arm to pull him up he almost fell over in pain.

"Oh god sweetie, sorry!" Mikoto exclaimed putting Neji's arm around her. "That boy must have really done a number on you…"

Neji couldn't help but blush as Mikoto laughed. Sasuke's mom had always been a weird one, but he loved the women like a mother. "You're really ok with this?"

"Of course, I want whatever makes my boys happy! And you Neji, you make my baby boy really happy."

"Thanks for this," Neji said softly as Mikoto covered him in Sasuke's robe.

"You don't have to thank me Neji. I would do anything for you, remember that. Now you just sit here while I run you a bath."

Neji could only nod. Mikoto was right, he had to at least let Sasuke know how he felt before it was too late. At least then he'll know he tried everything. And if Sasuke still chose to marry Sakura he would only be doing because that's what he wanted and not because he didn't know what Neji felt.

A/N: I hope you guys liked this! I will be posting the 2nd part very soon, so you guts won't be waiting weeks only a few days.

Excuse all mistakes guys; sorry in advance because I'm sure there are some words or a sentence or two that need to be fixed. I tried to catch everything, but you know how that goes when re-reading your own work. Everything pretty much looks good. Well until next time!

-SasuNejiUchiha-