𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔, 𝐧𝐞𝐣𝐢 𝐡.

𝟯𝟳 ❤︎

chapter thirty seven ;; seraphic

❝ My love, you're so beautiful. ❞

"Well—, that's because she's my girlfriend." Neji narrowed his eyebrows.

"Yeah, yeah. I know." She shrugged. "We all don't like you, Neji. It's kind of... a given. Everyone has their reasons, but hey, on the brighter side, Masagi is taking a liking to you. He's the main one that matters when it comes to your relationship with her."

"Yeah, but I don't want you guys to not like me. I want any and everyone in good relation to Y/n to feel at least neutral to me."

"I understand." She nodded. "I can't speak for Toshiro and Inochi, as far as why they don't like you, but personally... I have a short temper. I'm an irascible person. I'm sure you've realized that by now. I also love Y/n. I admire her, and I'd do anything for her. Now, put two and two together."

"...Twenty two?"

"No, you idiot." She pinched the bridge of her nose. "When you piss her off, you piss me off tenfold. And I don't just forgive people. She forgives you because she claims she loves you. I don't love you. Even if she's happy, remnants of anger will continue to reside in my heart and mind. The mere fact you pissed her off—... it angers me. And you're just the most clueless guy in the world, aren't you? Don't have a clue on how to handle your little relationship with her."

"That's why I'm learning, Saya."

"Mhm. You just don't understand the connection I have with her. She saved my life. All I want is to see her happy. I don't necessarily have a problem with you taking her away. More like... you taking her away and upsetting her."

"I see." He nodded.

"And it's just... I feel a little perplexed, at times."

"Why is that?"

"Because I always find myself questioning your love for her." She hummed. "I mean, do you truly love her? Are you willing to do any and everything for her?"

"Yes, absolutely—!"

"Then, stop clinging on that other girl like a little bitch."

Neji could feel his muscles tensing up as he gritted his teeth.

"What was her name? Denden, right? Something like that. That's who I'm talking about. Jeez, that woman is fucking annoying. And her voice, holy shit, it's ridiculously irritating. I mean, just look at her. Are you seriously willing to take her over—?"

"She's the one clinging to me, first off. Secondly, I hold absolutely no romantic feelings toward her. My ego has already been lowered enough by Toshiro alone because of her. Having my mind infiltrated by Inochi only decreased it more."

"Well, I may as well reduce it to zero, right?" She grinned. "But... I think I've done quite a bit of insulting tonight. Well, for you, at least. It's just some hostility I needed to let off of my chest. It was a good thing you came so early. Any more and I would've tried to hurt someone. It probably would've been your little friend, too."

"Okay, okay. I get it. I completely understand everything now. I'm going to make you at least feel neutral toward me."

She extended her hand. "Good luck. You're gonna need it."