Everyone believes they understand the cost of duty. Few realize when it asks for the heart. Some bonds form so naturally that no one notices when they become essential - until the future begins arranging itself in a way that leaves no room for them. Tenten and Neji have spent years side by side, bound by trust, quiet loyalty, and an understanding deeper than words. What exists between them has never needed a name. Until the world starts asking for choices neither of them are free to refuse. Leaving behind the unsettling question of whether something that felt inevitable was ever truly yours to keep. . . . Author Note: This is a Pride and Prejudice inspired story for a Neji and Tenten romance. I thought the era fit them exponentially well! We're in for a romance ride, so heartachingly beautiful it will ruin the genre for life. (--Sorry in advance for raising your standards in men) DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THE CHARACTERS or Naruto franchise! It is for entertainment purposes only. One more note: I LOVE reading viewer comments (even if they are critiques!!), so please comment as much as you wish please. ^_^ Hope you enjoy! Bc I had SOOOO much fun creating this, I truly hope you fall in love with in too! One more thing. This story is fully complete! I only intended on making this 5 chapters. So if you stop after that you'll be satisfied. But if you want a truly timeless love story--you'll see what I cooked up for season 2 as well. Most impressive Ranked: Number 1 in TenttenxNeji Lee Swoonworthy