Midnight. I woke up panting. I dreamed again of Itachi's death. I dreamed of how Sasuke will give his hatred blows to him. On how will Itachi say . I've been dreaming about them for a while. Was it because it'll happen no matter what?

Sooner or later, the news about Orochimaru being killed by Uchiha Sasuke will reach us and will immediately send a squad to search for Sasuke. I'm sure, Itachi's preparing everything by now.

But, how about me? Am I prepared? Can I accept his death? Am I able to take care of Sasuke after his death?

I should stop thinking about this. I promised Itachi! He trusted me in this matter. Should I let Obito to reach Sasuke and let him obtain Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan? Damn. Why does my plan for Itachi and Sasuke's alway unable to happen?! Why! I planned everything for their reunion, for their safety and for everything!

Why can't they just live in peace?

If I let Obito to get Sasuke, what happened on the plot will definitely happen. It's just... I'll be the one who will eliminate Danzo. Shikamaru and I already gathered everything we need. We were only waiting for the very right time to spill everything.

I've been trying to create a new jutsu that will benefit our plans in the future. The percentage of success increased from 56% to 68% which is good. I'm going to use this technique to Danzo, I will definitely kill this motherfucker for Itachi. For everything he did in the past. I will kill him.

I sighed. I'm being restless. I've been working hard, doing missions, formulating plans for the future but why do I feel like it wasn't even enough? Strongest my ass. I can't even save Itachi.

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"Neji?" I called. I decided to walk outside the room even though it's midnight and Neji's probably asleep. Well, it's only 12:00 AM. It's a luck that locking his bedroom's door wasn't Neji's habit. I slowly walked inside his bedroom after pushing his door to open. "Hey... Neji." I called again but received nothing.

I found him laying peacefully on his bed. The moonlight went through his window and is hitting his handsome face. He wasn't wearing his Leaf headband so his cursed mark on his forehead was visible. I sat down on his bed to glare on him. His looks was always this fascinating so I'm always wondering why he's still single.

I thought at first that he and Tenten could end up but it's been years and nothing happened. They treat each other as a comrade. Nothing more, nothing less.

I smiled. At least when he's here in our apartment, he can sleep like that. Unlike when he's staying on Hyuuga compound. He's always coming home grumpy or not on the mood. Their elders were troublesome.

I set aside the hair that was blocking his face before caressing his cheeks.

"You look puppy when you're sleeping like this. But I love seeing you irritated than this." I giggled. I remembered when I pissed him off, I forgot when but I pissed him so much and our fight lasted for a week. As in cold war fight, literally cold. We stopped talking with each other for a week and then I got tired. I told him that I'm going to leave our apartment so he could enjoy all of his time.

He immediately barged inside my room to stop me from packing. He also activated his byakugan that time! I thought he's going to attack me or something but he's just pissed off that time. Well, it's my fault that we end up fighting that time. I forgot the reason but after he barged inside my room, we talked and fixed everything and then viola! He treated me dango and ramen before his team went for their mission.

I'm telling you, Neji's a husband material than a boyfriend material. I swear! Plus he can cook, clean the house and take care of you. Whoever he could end up with, is surely the luckiest woman in the world. That's why I'm going to save him. He deserves the whole universe.

What?! He's awake!

I was about to stand up when Neji caught my waist and lay me down beside him. He adjusted out position before he could wrap his arms around my waist. I smiled. This side of Neji that only I could see is an honor.

"You jerk, you're awake but pretended asleep!" I pouted. In the end, I wrapped back my arms around his neck to face him. "I can't sleep anymore." I softly said. I cradled my face on his chest when I remembered my dream earlier.

"Stay here. Are you okay now?" He asked. His eyes still shut so I looked up on him. "I'm surprised you didn't smoke. It's your habit whenever you had nightmares." He added.

"I'm surprised that you know." Well, your hugs is all I need for now. Not alcohol or cigarette.

I've been wondering. We're both flirting for nothing, aren't we? I mean, yeah, I love Neji - . I don't know about him but I think I don't want to know about it. I can't accept rejection! I've been rejected by Gaara and Itachi last time!! So, I can't accept negativity from him! BEGONE!!

"Of course, I'm always watching you." Huhuhu, what the hell Neji! Don't make me expect something from you. Heart, you okay there? Hang on, hang on!

"Psh, stop that. I'm going to think that you like me or what." I chuckled.

"Go on." WHAT?! I immediately catches his eyes with my brows furrowed and shock was evident on my eyes. Is he kidding right now?! "Do you really expect me to flirt with you without bearing any feelings for you? You're so heartless." WHAT DID HE JUST SAY?!?!!

I'm so speechless. So, this is the feeling of receiving the same energy back. Wait. Let me breathe. Wait!! This is not so flamboyant! I'm speechless!

"I-I'm not h-heartless!" Why the hell did I stuttered!? He chuckled! I'm now ashamed. Stupid Neji! Making me flustered like that! God, It's only 12 AM yet I feel so energetic. Not so cool.

"Yeah? Why did you stuttered?" He said in his teasing voice. I immediately hit his hard chest before burying my face back on his chest. This is so embarrassing! I mean, he just admitted that he likes me! All this time, I thought he dislike me. Here I thought I could get a heartbreak from liking this guy. Damn! "So, the almighty Nara Kashina can get fluster like this. I'm honored." He teased me again.

He cupped my face to make me look at him. My eyes met his pale white-lavender eyes and it's so charming. The light of the moon hitting his Byakugan eye... Ack! My heart. I can't help but to smile.

What surprised me was when he leaned down and put a warm kiss on my forehead. I tighten my grip on his neck.

"I like you, Neji." I like you so damn much so please... don't die on me.

If I were to be a selfish person, I'm going to ask him to quit being a ninja and just live with me until we grow older but I'm not. I know how Neji loves his career. I know how Neji wanted to protect his clan and the village. That's the reason why he died in the series... he protected Naruto and Hinata in exchange for his life.

I think I got depressed when I watched that episode.

I'm going to protect you now Neji. I'm aware of his priorities and I will never be his top priority. He has Hyuuga clan, Hinata as their heiress, the village and God knows what's next. In exchange of liking me, I'm going to protect you. Because no one does in the series.

So please, just stay with me, okay? Your existence were enough for me to be alright.

"I like you too, Kashina." He placed another kiss on my forehead after responding.

I feel like all of my worries suddenly disappeared inside my mind. Am I the lucky girl? I have Neji. He stayed with me every time I'm down, I'm sick, I'm happy even when I'm being overwhelmed. He's always there. Why didn't I notice that?

"Thank you." I mumbled.

"For what?"

"For everything."

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I sat down the ground beside Kakashi. Naruto's now on his final stage. He's combining his chakra nature to Rasengan. I went to watch so I could do that too. Naruto just came back after babysitting Sora. Yup, the invasion already happened.

Asuma-sensei on the other hand was in coma. I don't know the details since Shikamaru didn't tell me everything because he's tired and that's troublesome for him. He's just going to give me the details!! This guy never change, isn't he? Maa, I think he's good and calm now.

"Want to get revenge?" I devilishly asked Shikamaru. We're currently doing our usual cloud watching at the hospital's roof top. I just finished my individual report so I decided to pay them a visit.

Kurenai's preggy tummy was visible now so Tsunade forbid her for staying at the hospital for too long. She left after Shikamaru and I decided to come here. We both feel so lazy today so we hided our presence. I'm sure, Tsunade will give me another troublesome solo missions again! that granny.

"Revenge?" He lazily asked.

Well, I'm not 100% sure if Kakuzu's still going to their plan, to capture Naruto but if he's still on it... well. Where's the fun?

"You're so troublesome, Kashina. But put me in." I smirked. This motherfucker will never disagree as long as Asuma's included.

"So? Any plans in mind?" He asked me which is expected since he wasn't there when we fought against Kakuzu. "Do you want me to inform Ino and Choji about this?" He added and I nodded.

"Of course, this is your fight hehehe. I'll support you guys! Avenge Asuma-sensei." I laughed so hard when Shikamaru flashed his irritating face on me. "You know that Kakuzu's here for Naruto, right?" I smiled evilly.

"Oi... oi... I don't like that evil smile of yours."

Well, as long as Naruto will shot his last shot of Rasenshuriken to Kakuzu, we can create a very flamboyant revenge to that fucker.

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"Kakashi-niisan... I think I'm going to need you for something." I glanced to him after saying that. Well, I'll be needing Kakashi to get Tsunade's approval. She won't let us leave the village if Kakashi's not with us.

Shikamaru already informed Choji and Ino so we're now good. We'll be needing Ino's technique to find Kakuzu just like what she did in the show. She's going to possess the bird to locate Kakuzu. Maa, that's Yamanaka clan for you.

"You know Kashina, I'm having a bad feeling about that." He chuckled. He put aside his book to listen to me so I smirked. Finally!

"You see, Shikamaru and I are planning to capture Kakuzu. We need you to get Tsunade-sama's approval." I told him. Actually, I don't know if he'll agree since Asuma didn't die. Should I use my puppy eyes on him?

I stopped thinking when I suddenly heard his soft chuckles. "I've been waiting for you to approach me. I figured that you know, you might want to avenge him." SO COOL! Bless your handsome soul Kakashi-niisan! Bless you! T^T!!

"Nice! We're good now. We're going to depart tomorrow at 5:00 AM. I'll give you the report paper regarding to our previous fight against Kakuzu. It's very flashy." I winked. I just received a smack on my head from Kakashi. "What! It's true! Shikamaru's traps were flashy!"

"Send me the report ASAP. I'm going to review it later."

"Arara~ Kakashi-niisan, don't worry. We'll have Naruto and Yamato-sensei as our reinforcement." And that made his eyes widen in shock. He's aware that Naruto's new technique is going to be flamboyantly powerful but the success rate of finishing that shit up for tomorrows battle is less than 50%. "Don't doubt my heavenly power, Kakashi-niisan. It's going to be flashy and flamboyant, HAHAHA!"

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"Did Tsunade-sama permitted this?"

I was preparing my shuriken, sealing tags and ninja wires when Neji came back home from his A-rank mission. It was already late when he arrives home so I decided to pick up a fight but I slipped it away. I'm busy. Besides, were going to depart at 5.

I left Sakura a message telling Naruto to come aid us tomorrow after he increases the percentage of his technique. I also gave them my marked kunai to summon me if he finally done it.

Neji came out of his bedroom after taking his cold shower. I guess he heard about our revenge-capture mission from Shikamaru. That guy's an ass but when it comes to Neji asking about me, he'll definitely give every information to him!!

He walked towards me to give my head a peck before sitting down beside me. I'm done fixing my tools so I draw out my Shisui to clean it.

"Yeah, Kakashi-niisan's with us." I answered. He studied the reports about Hidan and Kakuzu from our spy last time so he's now informed about their capabilities and he's worried but he choose to stay silent. "Don't worry, we'll be okay." I assured him. I put down my sword before kissing his cheeks.

He sighed. "It's not like I can do anything about my worries. Of course, I always worry every time you went out for your missions. Especially this one, Kakuzu of Takigakure who manage to put Asuma-sensei on his state right now." He softly said.

My eyes soften and I smiled. I also love this side of him. Being a daddy!

"Aw... you're such a puppy T^T!" I told him and he just rolled his eyes on me as if I said something ridiculous. I sat on his lap to give him a hug. "Is my Neji like me so much?" I teased. He just wrapped his arms around my waist before giving my shoulders a kiss that made me shiver.

A shudder went down my spine after receiving that wet kisses from him.

"You know that you don't have to join them right?" He mumbled.

"But hey, I want to help them. We need to overpower him." Ah. He's really worried. When I pulled back my body, I saw his brows furrowed with his eyes on trouble and panic.

How to calm him down? I smirked.

I cupped his face and leaned to put my lips against his. As soon as he get a hold on his mind, he tighten his grip around my waist to deepen our first kiss.

"Hey..." I whispered and kissed his forehead, hoping to help him settle his nerves. "You're my home so wait for me to comeback." I said softly before releasing my genuine smile.

Neji smiled back and then nodded. I feel my heart flutter when he showed me his genuine smile like that. He was able to show his feelings and emotions now. I'm so honored.

"I love you, Neji." So, wait for me.