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Double Dog Dare You

Because Neji is subject to scandalous dares and never one to turn down a challenge, ganders some likely reactions.

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Neji hated his friends. "Friend" wasn't even the right word. People-He-Was-Forced-To-Be-Around-Due-To-Unfortunate-Circumstances-And/Or-Situations was more like it. You can also add Inexcusable Excuses For Human Beings or Sadistic Exploiters if you feel like it. Really, he didn't even know why he put up being around the fools so much. He was totally above them.

And again, he had no idea why he was here, putting up with this when he could easily turn and walk away.

But as it were, Hyuugas always went by their word. No matter what. Even that time Naruto had dared Neji to don a pair of Hinata's under-what's-its and skip around the village. He'd survived that, right? The finger pointing and whispers from behind hands that lasted for a month and a half were the smallest blows to his ego and slight shame to his family name. This would be nothing. Cake walk. Sucking up his pride, Neji stalked purposefully over to the other nin on the training grounds.

Sasuke looked up from the splintering wood post upon noticing the presence that had been lingering around the grounds all through his training session. He cocked an eyebrow up suspiciously realizing that it was Neji of all people. Sasuke was expecting it to be more of a crazy stalker or maybe Sakura… The older boy's silvery eyes were firm and mouth set in a grim, determined line. Maybe he wanted to spar?

Sharingan eyed Byakugan expectantly as Neji nodded curtly and took a deep breath. Sasuke raised his eyebrow. What was this about?

"Uchiha. There is something of importance I feel I must tell you."

There was a cough and Neji whipped his head around, glaring at the nearby shrubbery.

Sasuke could've sworn it sounded something like, "AHEM—SAYIT—AHEMMM."

The Hyuuga turned back stiffly, the corner of his mouth twitching into a deranged sort of grimace/smile.

"You are the sexiest mofo I have ever laid eyes on and I love you…with all of my heart."

Sasuke looked at Neji disbelievingly; horror and disgust clear across his face. As hard as it was to imagine Neji, Neji Hyuuga, spouting words of pure gayness, in the back of Sasuke's head he had always suspected the Hyuuga prodigy to be a raging homosexual. And today, seeing his irresistible self, irresistibly training, with irresistible sweat glistening on his skin, Neji must have cracked. Yes, Sasuke usually had that effect on people. And not just to the opposite sex.

"This better be some sick joke or..." The Uchiha paused, struggling with coherency at this point and a raging internal struggle. Should he take the compliment in stride or reject it completely? "I—well—that's really very flattering—no, what am I saying—? Hyuuga, I always knew you were a bit off. Stay the hell away from me."

People had to keep up appearances didn't they?

Neji stared straight into Sasuke. When he spoke, he couldn't keep back the relief that flooded his words. He was half expecting the younger nin to return his faux affections.

"I understand. That is all. Carry on."

Neji spun on his heel and promptly fled. Sasuke could only stare at his retreating figure disbelievingly. Did he just openly declare his undying love and admit his homosexuality then walk away? Did Neji Hyuuga really just accept rejection and defeat? Sasuke was definitely at a loss for words. Undignified and just plain unmanly, that's what it was.

From a little a ways in a bush behind the grounds, faint shrieks of laughter, knee slapping, and snorts all around could be heard.

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A/N: I support these two! (And not just platonically 8D) Feel free to review! They are all really appreciated!