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Naruto P.O.V

The conversation from last night with Neji somehow didn't keep me from sleeping like a baby. I wasn't sure it was because I had him to reassure me that everything would be alright or what.

But for some reason I just felt like there wasn't anything for me to worry about.

///Flashback Begins///

I could see the shock in his face, it didn't take rocket science to know that Neji wasn't happy to hear that news, especially given the circumstances but I felt like I had no other choice.

We had arguments before, but he was my best friend for a reason, he knew me, I didn't need to hide anything from him and frankly I didn't want too, these past few days I've been in my head a lot and I was curious to know what he would think of this whole situation because I myself have no idea where to even begin thinking.

"What do you mean you're engaged?" He asked, his eyes scanning my ring.

"Exactly what I said... Sasuke proposed to me, and I said yes."

"Tell me this is a prank, please tell me Ninja TV is gonna jump through the window or some shit and say that I've been pranked."

"This isn't a prank Neji... We're getting married and it'll be soon."

"Why? For what reason!?" He spat. "One minute I come here and find you in bed with Kiba and the next you're telling me that you're now engaged to Sasuke!?"

"..."

"Did Sasuke trick you into this?!"

"What? Don't be fucking ridiculous man, it isn't like that."

"Well explain to me what it is then because what it looks like is you saying yes, but not actually wanting too."

"I did want too, it's just..."

"Just what?"

"It's hard to explain..."

"I'm sure it is, because you're not ready for something like this dude! You just started college and you just turned eighteen in October, the fuck are you doing as someone's fiancé whom you haven't seen for just that what? Two months?!"

"Yes but we've been together for over a year, Neji!"

"Yeah because that makes not speaking to you for a few business days a lot more reasonable..." He mocked, shaking his head in irritation.

"Can you just hear me out?"

"I'm trying Naruto but right now dude! This is a lot to take on in one sitting! I mean have you even told him about the fact that you've established an undeniable bond with Kiba while he was off 'studying hard'?"

"..."

"Of course you didn't..."

"I did! I just never told him exactly what Kiba was to me, he just thinks he's my roommate who has an obsessive ex boyfriend..." I informed him, but hearing myself out loud made it sound very ridiculous.

"I hope you know how ridiculous that sounds, and I don't like it one fucking bit! The mere fact that asshole even popped out of the blue for whatever reason to just drop a proposal on you when you haven't seen him in months is shady enough, but you already have been with Kiba which just ruins the relationship! Naruto you can't do this!" He advised me.

"As much as I'd love for you to fuck up Sasuke's life, I have a strong feeling this will only end with someone getting hurt, and you're my best friend and Kiba is a good friend of ours and I don't want to see either of you-"

"But he's the reason I did it too." I admitted.

"What?"

"Kiba doesn't deserve me..."

"Eh?" He replied, looking at me with a raised eyebrow.

"Not in a, I'm too good for him kind of way, don't get me wrong, I have my flaws...but I think it's those flaws that make me and him a thing not worth all the trouble. It just wouldn't work, ya know?"

"..."

"He jokes about me being a fraud and he tries to change me for the better, to be who he believes I am, to be who all of you think I am, but I just keep coming back to, this." I expressed, looking down at myself with a smile. "Who I think that I am."

"I just don't want to hurt him anymore Neji."

"I can't feel the love that he feels for me to stick by my side every walk of the way and hope that maybe one day I'll be his, I'll be able to reciprocate the feelings he has for me."

"That still doesn't mean you should drop him Naru." He spoke. "I can understand that you may feel guilty about this especially since he's compared you to Kankuro before, but the mere fact that you did this not out being angry with him over a lie, but for him to move on and be happy."

"It means you still have some type of feeling for him, whether it's just friends or something more."

"He would say friends don't know how each other taste." I chuckled lightly, a tight sensation could be felt in my chest.

"Ha, of course he would. Even making up some lie so that both your friends wouldn't know what was going on between you too, he doesn't seem to hold any animosity towards you, so maybe you should talk to him."

"I don't think that's a good idea." I declined, looking at Neji with a concerned expression as he placed his arm over my shoulder.

"I think it's a great one." He insisted. "You two haven't spoken in a week so I'm sure you have a lot you'd like to say to each other."

"Where would I even begin?"

"I'd start with telling him the honest truth, if you care about him and don't want to lead him on then you should tell him what's really been going on. Tell him about Sasuke and everything that has to do with the two of you."

"That's gonna suck."

"Haha well hopefully by the end of it you'd still have a friend, but if not then I'll still be here, ready to back you up on any decision you make."

"Thanks dude." I smiled, wrapping my arm around his waist and hugging him from the side. "I'm actually glad you said that because I'm gonna need a best man for the wedding and I can't think of anyone else."

"Any decision except that one."

"Haha what?! You can't take it back now!"

"Yes I can, cause I'd rather walk out onto a racetrack with my head lit on fire than stand right behind you as you get married to that egocentric piece of-"

"Eh, remember he's my fiancé Neji!"

"Trust me, I'm trying to forget." He replied before we both starting laugh like we were earlier.

///Flashback Ends///

Despite our conversation ending on a happy note, I was still fearful of talking to Kiba, to him it would probably still make it seem like I need help and if he insisted on that then we'd have another argument.

Maybe that's the only way I could tell him, if I was angry enough.

I decided to sleep on it, and maybe get an idea the next day, if not then I'd have to avoid him like the plague which wouldn't be easy as we shared a room and Neji was there with us.

Why would that be a problem? Because he's my best friend hanging around with a guy that he likes me with a lot more than my own fiancé.

Think I'm overreacting?

The next day I woke to the sunlight streaming throughout the room. I felt like a great pressure was released off my shoulders, but the moment I thought of Kiba my heart began sink once more. I couldn't understand why I felt this way, it must've been guilt.

I remembered falling asleep on the couch, but I thought that maybe Neji brought me to the bed, that is until I heard the TV.

"Mmm you're cock is so fat inside me..." I heard

My eyes shot open and I turned slightly to get a glimpse of Kiba sitting on the couch with Akamaru my heart raced as I wasn't ready to face him. What shocked me the most though was when I turned my back to him I was face to face with Neji raising his eyebrows at me.

"..."

"Go talk to him." He mouthed.

"No, fuck off. I am not ready."

"Sorry dude."

"..."

To my surprise, this bastard lifted his foot up to my stomach and kicked me off the bed. I fell to the floor and in no time Akamaru ran over to me while Kiba looked at me from the couch.

"You okay?" He asked, visibly confused.

"Uh yeah... Neji just...kicked me..."

"Neji..."

"What?" I looked up and saw Neji had turned his back to us and pretended to be asleep.

You see what I meant when I said it would be a problem?

"Um, sorry must've been the alcohol from last night haha, probably still having a hangover." I joked trying to ease the awkwardness.

"You've been drinking?"

"Yes! With Neji! I was drinking with Neji!"

"Okay."

"Yeah..."

He didn't say anything after, he just stared at me while Akamaru was practically all over my face wagging his tail in excitement.

Was this something that I was going to experience everyday now?

"If you're hungry I made some breakfast while you guys slept."

"Oh you didn't need to do that, Neji and I had said that we're gonna get something to eat when we woke up! By the look of the sun I'm guessing it's about midday now so we should probably get going."

I got up to wake Neji immediately as the awkward small talk was too weird for me to handle. This wasn't something I was used too, he's either too much on me or not on me at all, not whatever this was.

"Hey Neji, get up." I cooed nervously trying to wake him. Reluctantly he faked a groan to appear as if he was really sleeping and just woke up.

"Get up bro, it's midday! Remember we have to get going for lunch."

"Hm?" He turned, scratching his eyes. "Lunch?"

"Yeah, lunch." I exaggerated as he looked at me with a disapproving glare which I reciprocated with a knowing look. "Remember lunch?"

"..."

"We should get going, right now. Don't wanna be late."

"Oh lunch!" He yawned in surprise.

"Yeah!" I played along, but I should've known better.

"Oh no problem with that, I'm no longer in the mood. I think I'm gonna check up on TenTen." He explained as he got out of the bed.

"Wait! I'll come with you since you cancelled last minute."

"Nah bro, it's fine." He smiled as he fixed his hair and shoes. "I'm just gonna spend a little bit of alone time with my girlfriend, cause she's MY girlfriend, you know?"

"Yeah but-"

"Maybe you and Kiba can do something until we get back, you've been sick for a week right so I'm sure you both have alot to say to each other before the party."

"Neji!"

"Yeah?" He smiled as if he didn't know what he was doing, he was just at the door and this was my last chance to try and get out of this already deep situation.

"Shouldn't you shower first? You know we just woke up so we should freshen before WE go see TenTen."

"Nah I don't think I'm ready to be naked in the shower with you bro. I'll keep it in mind for another day. See yah Kiba! Later Akamaru!" He waved earning a reply from both as he swiftly opened the door and left me all alone with them.

So much for always being there for me.

"You like being gay with Neji now?" Kiba asked, still sitting on the couch with a small smile on his face.

"You still watching porn out in the open?" I asked.

"Yeah, it's my thing now I guess."

"Cool." I replied. "I'm gonna take a shower and meet up with Neji, I just feel like my best friend senses are tingling and he'd like for me to be there, plus I haven't seen Hinata and Shino in ages so I should check on them."

I went to my dresser and took out what I needed to take my shower before heading to the bathroom, that is until Akamaru ran in front of me and blocked the bathroom door.

"Akamaru..." I mumbled in confusion.

"You can't avoid talking to me Naruto." Kiba announced.

"What?"

"You heard me? Don't forget that I can read you, and even if I couldn't obviously our last time together would need to be addressed."

"There's nothing to talk about," I tried dismissing it, scratching Akamaru's head to move him out of the way. "Move boy, I need to shower."

"Fucking hell." Kiba hissed, standing up on his feet and walking over to me, he pointed to the couch and Akamaru ran into it as if on cue before guiding me into the bathroom and closing the door behind us.

"The fuck!"

"Don't start with that, I'm not trying to have an argument with you." He stressed.

"So you shoved me into the bathroom in your shirt and underwear because of what?"

"Because we need to talk!"

"I don't wanna talk and if Neji told you anything then you should be quite up to date with-"

"Neji told me nothing! Last night I just came in and saw you both sleeping and I carried you to your bed this has nothing to do with anyone else. Naruto, I just want to talk about us, I don't want to involve anyone else in this conversation."

"So please, just do this for me and talk to me."

I was upset, but he gradually made me feel like I was guilty. I was supposed to be the one pushing for us to have this conversation, yet here he was being that person, making me the immature one that always chooses to avoid the problem.

"Firstly I want to apologize to you." He began, not receiving an answer from me.

"..."

"You were right. I shouldn't have taken you to therapy under false pretenses, it was completely out of line and in an act of pure desperation I resorted to the only option that I could think of as a means to get through to you and open your eyes. As you said, I shouldn't have done that to someone that I claim to love."

"Naruto, I'm sorry that I lied to you and embarrassed you like that. You don't have to forgive me, but I'm still begging for your forgiveness and hoping that you can still trust me despite that."

"Trust isn't something that should be taken for granted Kiba."

"I'm fully aware, and I'm willing to do anything to gain yours back."

"Like stop watching porn so much?"

"I'd even allow you to create the parental password if that's what you wish ha." He chuckled, which did make me smile just a little.

"A little smile, that seems to be progress to me."

"Don't jump the broom just yet, you're still not off the hook."

"Then reel me back in and toss me back, because I'm not leaving until I've caught your forgiveness."

I smiled hearing him shoot his usual cheesy pick up lines, it was something that despite him always using I never got tired of it. Still, I wasn't going to allow that to get me to forgive him so quickly.

"Kiba, what you did was really fucked up..."

"I know Kit..."

"You had absolutely no right to drag me all the way down there like that, have me sit in front of that lady like I was some psycho, even if you feel like I'm sick in the head it should've been my decision to make."

"Not if you don't recognize it as that."

"Then it would still be my decision, it's not like I'm schizophrenic or incredibly dangerous, I just pretend to be who I am not and it might get out of hand sometimes, but it's not that serious."

"It's not just that, it doesn't have to be that serious, but this is your life decisions we're talking about, if I hadn't met you for the second time in my life then maybe I would've just left it up to you and not given a care in the world, but I know you now and I love who you really are!"

"I don't want anyone taking that YOU, away."

"What me?" I asked.

"The you that looks at me like this and can't help but feel comfortable, even if deep down you know not everyone will approve, but you do." He replied, walking up to me and pressing me against the counter.

"What we have is one of the realest things that you've ever experienced and I can tell just by how it makes you smile, even when you try to hide it."

Kiba placed me on top of the counter and stood between my legs, his chest moved against mine as he trailed kisses from my temple to my cheek, making me chuckle from the tickling sensation. His hand laid on my thighs as mine snuck their way under his shirt and up his body.

"Don't reach for anything that'll end this conversation, Kit." He whispered in my ear. "As much as I'd love a little midday sex, we're supposed to be talking."

Kiba backed away from me and leaned against the wall while looking at me being literally flustered and turned on, just as he was if I might add. Seeing him cock block himself despite initiating all of this was a big deal for him because the guy was literally watching porn casually earlier, sex was his calling and he just gave that up to just talk with me.

"You're such a tease." I commented to his amusement.

"Ha, trust me it's a lot harder on me than it is for you."

"Really now? How so?"

"Because I haven't had sex since the day you went to your friend and came back and changed your mind about us."

That killed the moment. Silence killed the arousal, in both of us. This was the part of the conversation that I hoped wouldn't need to happen, but to be fair that was the day Kiba and I relationship spiraled to an all time low.

"Or was that not just a friend." He continued as I haven't replied.

"...Kiba"

"The truth Kit, that's all I ask for."

Kiba deserved to hear this, but I couldn't tell him, not right now at least. It was too risky, we'd fight again that's for sure, that's all we've been doing.

"Kiba..." I tried, rubbing my hands together nervously.

"Kit..." He replied, mimicking my movements and placing his hands over mine, giving me a comforting smile but it wasn't working.

I still couldn't look him in the eyes and say what I needed too.

"Would it be unfair of me to have you apologize and then being unable to tell you what I want to, but is too afraid?" I asked, finding it to be the easiest thing to say.

"I'd say it would be, but given your honesty, I won't rush you because I assume it's going to be something that'll make us fight, am I right?"

"..." I nodded in agreement, speechless as to how accurate he was on that.

"Alright, you don't have to tell me right now, but that would also mean that we can't do certain things until you do."

"Like?"

"Would it be unfair to continue doing only friendly things like you wanted to do in the first place until you can tell me your confessions?" He teased, drawing his hands back and placing them behind his back playfully.

"Ha, I guess not."

"Then that'll be the agreement."

We shared a brief laughter before I allowed the feelings to sink in, sooner or later I was gonna tell this man in front of me who held me within his heart that mine belonged to another, risking the chance of losing him, probably for good this time around.

It's crazy how I was okay with the idea of it before, or was I? But the moment we worked things out, I learn to appreciate him being by my side more and more.

"Do you accept the terms of agreement?" He asked, poking me in the sides.

"Haha yeah, I accept them, but let's just hope you can keep your promise." I joked.

"Hm, it's gonna be that long eh? Well I always have my porn and right hand." He smiled.

"And you made my breakfast with that?"

"Don't act like you don't know what it already tastes like."

"THAT was not a friendly sentence."

"My bad, must be a good memory of mine." He grinned even wider. "Hurry up and freshen up before I feed it all to Akamaru, or would you want to have a shower together, friendly of course."

"Yeah, I don't think so." I replied, getting off the counter and walking to close the door.

"Oh so Neji gets the invitation, but I don't?" He sighed.

"Like I told him last night, friends don't know how each other taste."

"Hm, I've heard that from someone before." He smirked.

"A wise man once told me."

"Sounds like a cool guy."

"He was, just a bit though."

"Was he cute?" He smiled.

I replied by closing the door in his face and locking it because I knew he'd try and push it open.

"That is the rudest shit I've ever had happen to me."

"My bad, you just talk too much,"

"You know I can still pick this lock right?"

"What's stopping you?" I smirked.

"Fair play, I'll be waiting for you so I can show you what I got for the party tonight."

"Shit! I completely forgot. You got something? What is it?"

"We got something, and you'll see it when you get out. I think you'll like them."

"Them?"

"Yeah, something for the party and just something for you."

"For me, but why?"

"Just for being you."

I could feel his body still against the door, it felt almost like he was standing right in front of me, so close but still felt so far away from him.

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After my shower I had basically spent the day packing my clothing, with the help of Kiba, Neji and TenTen, both of which trying their best to leave Kiba and I alone at any given moment they could.

I told them about the conversation and despite being disappointed Neji was at least happy that I was making the right steps in being truthful and also fair to both him and Sasuke. Still they both prefer me not to be with Sasuke which they weren't afraid to make clear, and if you're wondering yes they'll be at wedding, they just don't want to be anywhere near Sasuke nor his family.

Speaking of which, because of our week spent together I still had a few hickies left that haven't healed all the way. So I decided to wear two of my shirts to the party to make sure it wasn't visible to Kiba, in the meantime I wore a shirt that zipped up to my neck.

"Still can't believe you're heading back home soon." Kiba smiled as he folded another pair of my underwear. "I'll miss seeing these."

"It's a school break." I chuckled, snatching my underwear back from him. "I think you can survive that long without missing my undies."

"Don't think on my behalf Kit. Because you'd lose."

"If you'll miss him so much Kiba why don't you just ask him for a pair." TenTen teased.

"Nothing really fills a guys heart like receiving the underwear from the person he likes, huh babe?" Neji asked her.

"It was just a suggestion." She laughed.

"Well thanks for the suggestion, but we're currently just being friendly." Kiba replied, which admittedly made me feel bad in a way I couldn't explain. "But there's something else of him that I want a lot more."

"Does it start with a V because I don't think you can-" Neji began but was stopped by TenTen covering his mouth with a chuckle.

"Be quiet." She laughed. "Don't mind him you two, he's just happy to see you both together, so am I."

"You two are so overbearing." I replied, shaking my head lightly.

"I actually like it." Kiba admitted. "Also, I'm happy we're back together as well."

"Aren't you?" He asked.

"Why do you ask?"

"You don't seem like it."

"Well maybe it's because we don't have much time before you start missing me."

"Now you're making it seem like you won't be back for longer than the break haha." He replied with a gentle grin. "Then again, it doesn't take too long for me to miss you."

"Aww you two are-" TenTen cooed but was silence by Neji who covered her mouth this time and smiled at her.

"It's getting dark now TenTen, don't you think we should go and get ready." He asked. "Also prepare our stuff for the party and help Ino get them ready."

"Tsk but we're not finished helping them pack." She declined with a pout.

"Actually, it's just a few more things. We should be good with the rest, but hey, we really appreciate you guys helping us pack most of it though." Kiba informed them.

Neji smiled as he helped TenTen to her feet. I know what he was doing, he wanted us to have alone time again, they both did.

TenTen just wanted to watch it all this time.

"Fine, but save some excitement for the party please." TenTen asked, pushing Neji out the door first.

"We'll try TenTen, later now." I waved to her as Kiba looked down and smiled.

Just as she was signaling kissy faces to me without Kiba seeing, Neji pulled her out the door as well, we could hear them running and laughing in the halls until it went further away and died down. Leaving us both alone once again with a still sleeping Akamaru.

"So what else do we need to finish up?" I asked, scanning the room for anymore items that need to be packed. "Did you get your stuff from you the draw on your bed?"

"Hm? Yeah I can pack that myself, don't worry about it." He replied. "You know, you didn't answer the question earlier though."

"Which one?"

"The one about us being back together."

"Haha Kiba it hasn't been that long that we've been apart." I smiled, always finding this side of him to be so cute.

"Sure." He sulked.

I felt kind of bad for him. Here he was again doing something just for me, well we both agreed to it, but I'm sure it's more beneficial to me than it is for him right now. I'm sure there's nothing more he'd rather do than just hold me in his arms all night until the day we separate.

As for me, I thought of it too, but that wasn't going to be possible anymore.

"Hey, tell me about what you plan on doing during your break." I asked, trying to change the subject and possibly brighten his mood.

"Hm? What I plan on doing? I'm not really sure, I've been behaving myself and attending that class you talked me into attending."

"The one that helps you travel the world?"

"Yeah, and because of that and mostly you I guess I can head back home to my mom."

"Tsume is still here?!" I asked in shock.

"Ha yeah, remember she adores you now so she wants to spend a little bit more time with her kids now that she's actually done everything she can to ensure we have a bright future."

"I made her realize that, didn't I?"

"Don't get cocky, but yeah."

"How can I not be cocky if I have the gift of changing people?" I smirked.

"Well when you put it that way, I guess you do have a something else to boast about."

"Something else? What's the other thing?" I asked.

"Hm, you better start getting ready cause all I can think about is you trying to fit it under your pants."

"Fucking pervert." I laughed tossing my sock in his face as he caught it and looked back at me.

"Haha is this what I can keep to remember you?"

"Hell no! Only Kaguya knows what you'll do it my sock." I replied, reaching back for it but he placed it behind him, causing me to fall over on top of him.

"That's not all true, you felt what I'd do this sock before." He smiled.

We were so close to each other that I immediately felt the heat radiating from his body, his scent just kept pulling me in more that I even found myself slowly leaning even more into him.

It was like my mind had gone blank and I just went purely from my instincts. He had such a comforting and familiar feeling to him that just not be this close to him didn't feel right.

Yet I'll only remember that when I do actually get close to him.

We started into each other's eyes as our faces were just inches apart with me taking the lead, but before I got any closer, Kiba stopped me.

"Here, remember to get ready." He advised me while placing my sock in between us.

"Uh, right." I replied, gaining back my composure and getting off of him.

"I'll change in the bathroom." He announced, making his way to the bathroom with Akamaru now waking up and following him.

"Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!" I sighed, knocking my palm against my head in embarrassment.

I almost kissed him.

I wanted to kiss him and have him kiss me back, but I can't and I shouldn't be the only initiating any of it but at least he stopped what would've definitely been a huge mistake.

I'm not sure what came over me, but I hope I don't do it again. I was done with the problems, tonight all I wanted was to just party with my friends and have a good time before heading back home to my family.

That's all I ask, so why did I feel like something else was going to happen?

I looked over to my nightstand and watched the sun slowly begin to set, the little fox toy that I wanted was the only thing I had besides pictures of me and Kiba to remember him by during the break.

Yes, he got me the toy that I was eyeing at the arcade as a gift. Once again proving to be such an amazing guy, despite anything he's done. I knew what he wanted from me in return, it's the thing he's wanted even before we had sex, but I couldn't give that to him. It belonged to Sasuke now.

I wished that tonight will be something to remember, for not just me, but for him too. He deserves a lot more than what I put him through.

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