Title: Surprise.
Disclaimer: Don't
own Naruto. Though I would like to if anyone's selling.
Warning:
Boy likes Boy. Don't like it. Don't read it.
Rating: T.
Summary: Drabble-ish NejiShikaNeji Sequel to Reasons. Neji
attempts to continue to be in denial. Attempts.
"We'll," TenTen says, laughing nervously as she glances at Neji form the corner of her eye, "be leaving now. Come along Lee."
She reaches out and wraps a hand round the other boy's stunned wrist and drags him away at a speed that – if Neji wasn't contemplating ways to kill himself – would have impressed him. As it was, the Hyuuga . . . panicked.
"I don't have a crush on you." He snaps eyeing Shikamaru with a certain amount of fear he wished he could hide but knew, despite all his training, he wouldn't be able to.
"I know," Shikamaru says, his face impassive, "you love me apparently."
"Apparently?" Neji asks, most defiantly not focusing on the part where Shikamaru knows his secret. "Who told you that?"
"Asauma-sensei. Who was told by Gai-sensei."
Neji feels the blood drain from his face. Gai-sensei had said. Had promised. Sure the man was a little weird and loud and completely colour-blind. But Gai-sensei always kept his promises. It's why Lee was a Jounin and TenTen had got over her fear of water and why Neji had come to terms with the Main Family. Gai-sensei always kept his promises. There was no way his teacher would betray his trust. It was –
"He only told Asuma-sensei after he was certain that I liked you in return."
Neji starts in surprise as Shikamaru's voice sounds in his ear (when had Shikamaru moved?) and finds himself staring into beautiful maroon eyes.
"W-What?" Neji questions, unable to focus with Shikamaru so close.
"I said he only told Asuma-sensei after he was certain that I liked you in return." The Nara mutters before leaning in and pressing his lips against Neji's in a chaste kiss. "Would you like to take me out this Friday?"
Neji nods dumbly.
"Great, seven sound good to you?"
Neji nods again.
Shikamaru smiles at him – a smile that makes warmth spread throughout the Hyuuga's body – and turns to leave.
"See you in a couple of days." He says over his shoulder as he disappears.
Neji is still standing there, a hand pressed to his lips, when his team-mates finally sneak back.
End Surprise.
Sorry it took so long! Err . . . so far these fics have been inspired by a number of themes I saw on one of the LiveJournal Communities. The first was 'Rejection' and this one was 'Crush.' There's more to come, so enjoy!