This is another Shikaneji fanfic. I don't want to give away too much but there is also GaaNeji, Gaara is abusive so this is a little warning to all Gaara fans…He's a little mean in this…

Chapter 1

Neji couldn't believe what he was hearing. Why are they doing this to me? I finally thought I was free….Neji swallowed heavily. He wasn't about to take this sitting down. "But, Hiashi-sama, I'm in a relationship with Shikamaru. I can't just leave him." Hiashi shook his head. He hated to do this to his nephew, he really did but his daughter wouldn't cut it with this man. "But… I have no feelings toward Gaara. I honestly don't really know him." Hiashi sighed. He could understand his nephew's sentiments but he was making this hard. "Neji, I know this unfair to you, but this is essential to the Hyuuga clan, so we can't turn him down. Also he asked for you. I don't mean to sound harsh or uncaring but you should be honored that the Kazekage has these feelings for you." Neji looked down at his hands, each rested at the top of his thighs. He fisted the material of his kimono in deep concentration. I can't do this… this is my first relationship…. I can't just… let it go. No matter how much he wished this could be different, he knew that as a member of the lower branch, he was bound to whatever they wished. "Wh-when do I leave for Suna?" Neji asked, his voice failing him with every passing second. "We'll discuss tomorrow. You can spend the rest of the day with Shikamaru. That is until we have a meeting with all of us." Neji nodded gratefully. He stood up and bowed toward Hiashi before scurrying off. I need to see him!!