In The Leaves | A 'Naruto' fan story | SasuNaru

Congratulations, we already knew

Naruto waltzed out of the home, his limp barely visible, and strolled through the village to eye the people and shops to keep his mind busy - he really wasn't a big fan of boredom. 

He high-fived a few of his students, promising them that he'll be back soon, and made his way towards the usual training spot. The only person there, besides Naruto, was Neji - he was pacing back and forth aimlessly while holding something in his hand, something shiny. 

He was so busy mumbling to himself that he didn't see or hear Naruto approaching him. Naruto tapped Neji on his shoulder which made the man flinch. 

"Gah! Naruto!" Neji quickly stuffed the object in his pocket out of Naruto's sight. "what are you doing here?" 

"I walked here?" Naruto lifted an eyebrow with confusion. Why else would he come here without a purpose? 

"Well, if you're looking for Sasuke, he's still out of the village with Sakura and the others - which is nerve-wracking right now. I'm time sensitive." 

"Why? Are you going somewhere?" 

"No..." Neji sighed, looking around to check for anyone to listen to their conversation. "I'm just preparing something." 

"Like what?" 

"Just something," Neji began to walk away, his hand remaining inside of his pocket. "I'll meet with you later." 

"Is it about Ten-Ten?" 

"No, it's not." 

"You're lying, you do that thing with your eyes when you lie." 

"Naruto, I'm quite busy if you can see that-" 

"Whatever you're doing, I bet she'll love it." 

Neji stopped walking away and looked at Naruto. "You think so?" 

"Yeah, I've known her as long as you have. She likes you and if you want to do something for her, she'll say yes and accept it without hesitation." 

"Then..." Neji looked to the ground. "will you help me surprise her?" 

"I won't be there since it'll be between you two, but I can bring her there - wherever it is." 

"By the waterfall, it's, uh-" Neji looked up again. "a good place to do something." 

"I can bring her there, dattebayo." 

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Naruto and Sasuke watched from a direction as Neji nervously talked to Ten-Ten by the waterfall. 

"Where's Sakura?" Naruto asked, watching Neji hold Ten-Ten's hand. 

"With Ino. They wanted to go to the library for something." 

"Ugh, reading. I hate that." 

"You do know that Hokages have to read all day, every single day, right?" 

"I guess I'll just have to read, I'll be Hokage no matter what." 

"I believe you will be." 

"Haha, without a doubt, dattebayo." 

They watch Neji put a necklace on Ten-Ten's neck and kissed her with a smile. 

"Oh, they're engaged," Sasuke said. 

"Wait, what-" 

Sasuke pulled Naruto toward the couple. "I bet you two will have a happy marriage." 

Neji smiled at Sasuke. "I know we will." 

"Sorry, Naruto and Sasuke, we meant to tell you that we were in a relationship before," Ten-Ten said, nervously giggling.

"Congratulations," Naruto said before following it with; "but I already knew." 

"We already knew," Sasuke corrected, flashing them a small grin. "though, I hope I'll be the best man along with Naruto." 

"Of course," Neji said. "our two best runaways have to be there on our wedding day." 

"Neji!" Ten-Ten shrieked, playfully hitting her fiancé on the bicep.

Everyone decided to celebrate the soon-to-be husband and wife at a barbeque and laughed till it was time to go home. 

Ending the night with drinks and happy memories.

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[A/N: Sorry, it took me months to update this. I've been busy with other projects on here and forgot about it along the way, haha.]