A Forced Date

"I heard that little exchange between you and Sayomi. I am not pleased." Hiashi said without the slightest bit of emotion, though it was clear that he was quite unhappy. It was 7 in the morning, the night after the reintroduction with Sayomi.

"Hiashi-sama, that girl was trying to..." I didn't get to finnish my sentence when Hiashi spoke in an angry voice.

"That girl's name is Koyamura Sayomi. The only daughter of the Koyamura clan, who is not only rich but also one of the noblest ladies of the Fire Country. A great canidate for a wife, yet you talk to her with such a harsh voice. She is not only a suitor but one of your friends. Today you are to take her out to dinner. Catch up with her. You'll begin to warm up to her as you did to that Tonton girl."

"Her name is Tenten. Tenten is my friend, not some suitor who think she knows me." I said through my gritted teeth.

"Neji, you are like a son to me, I love you and want the best for you but as the clanhead, you are to respect the clan's traditions and bring the next Hyuuga heirs into the world. By marrying Sayomi, you will add wealth, power and an even greater reputation for the clan."

"Hiashi-sama! I ...."

"I don't want any lip from you. I am going to say this once and for all. You are going to take Sayomi to Oogiku Cafe. Take her out in the town and make her happy. If she is not on cloud seven by the time you get home, there will be a great punishment." Hiashi said cool and darkly.

"Hai, Hiashi-sama."

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Hiashi had already booked a table at a lavish restaurant call 'Ookigu Cafe'. I was to meet Sayomi there. I dressed in my usual attire, no way am I dressing up for someone I have no future with.

I looked across the room in the restaurant, looking for a pale face.

"Neji-san!" I turned around and saw a girl walking towards the table.

She was dressed rather formally. Sayomi wore a Cerulean kimono with red butterflies embroidered in it's fine silk. She wore her hair in a long braid and wore no make up. Her natural face, pale enough, her cheeks stood out, flushed.

"Hello Sayomi-san, shall we order our breakfest?" I forced a smile to come upon my lips.

"Hai!" She motioned her hand for a nearby waiter to come to our table. He took out two menus, gave in to us and dug his hand into his pockets for a blank booklet of paper and a pen. "I'll have some Butajiru and for Neji.."

"I'll have some onigiri." I'm not letting her order my food.

"Of course, the food will take fifteen minutes preparations." he bowed and headed towards the kitchen.

"So Neji-kun, oh! I forgot, uhm, I mean Neji-san.." I remembered that she must be ferociously happy by the time we get home. So I have to suck it up and be the friendly gentleman.

"Oh Sayo-chan" saying that leaves a bitter taste in my mouth and a look of delight on her face. "Neji-kun would be great."

She blushed and turned away, "oh, uhm Neji-kun" emphasize the kun, she disgust me, "oh so how's your life so far? Forgive me if.."

I have to be a perfect gentleman, so no sarcastic comments, "oh Sayo-chan, there is nothing to forgive. My life has been content, nothing quite exciting."

"Don't lie, the Great Hyuuga Prodigy. Having no adventurees whatsoever?" she giggled and I forced a chuckle that sounded like a hiccup.

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"Hanabi-chan! Stop it! I'm trying to hear what they're talking about" screamed the future Rokudaime Hokage. Hinata, Naruto and Hinabi were outside the window spying on Neji and his date.

"Naruto-kun! Hanabi-chan! Please stop fighting." said Hinata quietly.

"Fine." Naruto and Hanabi said, pouting.

"That slut! Trying to hit on Neji, with those pathetic squeaks that are suppose to be giggles. Can't you see that Neji is basically dying in there!"

"Shhhh! They're talking again!" Naruto said.

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The breakfest went quite well. As in, Sayomi had not started to weep yet, nor was she about to blow a gasket.

"Well that was yummy!" Sayomi said as she finnished her soup. "So, how about we talk about me!"

This was going to be a long night, I groaned mentally.

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Authoress' Notes: I'm so sorry I haven't updated in such a long time! School is so hectic with all the test. I had seven test in the past two days. I still have another nine test since I'm taking AP courses. Being an over-achiever is so tiresome!

Well Until Again

Ja Ne!