Ordinary

 

AN: It's been a while since the last time I wrote. Please don't be too hard on me. Anyway I'm in remission. Yay!

AN2: this chapter is unbeta-ed, sorry for any mistake

Chapter 1

Neji Hyuuga put the last piece of his personal belonging into the box whilst his pale lavender eyes took a last glance around his studio. Noticed that spacious room looked as pristine as the first time he got that place five years ago, he couldn't help not to feel slightly proud of himself. At least something about himself wasn't changed.

Five years.

He couldn't believe how fast time flies. One day he just an idealistic, full of ambition fresh graduate with high dream and the next day he trapped in the high fashion business as the most sought after photographer. Yet, he was unhappy… This glamour life that many people had dreamed about… it was not for him. He really needs to get away from it and start chasing his real dream.

And now after five years he finally got his chance.

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"Thanks God, you still here!" said Genma as he burst into Neji's studio followed by his partner.

"I'm about to go," said Neji, "You guys came to say goodbye?"

"Well… not exactly."

Genma's vague words got Neji's attention. Suspiciously, the long-haired photographer looked at both of his employer and he didn't like the gesture they show.

"Neji, we had given this matter a thought," began Kakashi, "and we think-"

"Oh, I think I know what you're thinking," cut the Hyuuga firmly, "and the answer is no."

"Why don't we talk about it first," said Genma, trying his luck, "and I promise-"

"You promised after I finished that Haruno catalogue, you would let me out of my contract. But then, there's another project after another. And now you're asking me for more? You got nerve really."

"I know, but-"

"No but. My answer is final."

The issue should have been closed at the moment, but Genma was nothing but persistent.

"Neji, I'm asking you this as a friend because I really need this favor. It's a matter of life and death. Please, hear me out."

So the man was desperate, and there was only one thing that able to put him in that state. As realization hit him, Neji snorted before letting out his response, "It's Raidou, isn't it?"

"Yes."

The younger man sighed. "You have no pride, Genma."

"For him… I would do anything… you know that."

Oh that bastard and his annoying puppy look!

"Fine, you win. But after this, no more."

"Cross my heart and hope to die."

"Hn."

Instantly Genma's cheers filled the room as he jumping around the slightly irritated Hyuuga. Kakashi watched his best friend manners in amusement. Sometimes, Genma can be so childish.

"Let's get this over with then," said Neji as he grabbing his newest camera, "the sooner the better."

"Uhm…"

"When, where, and who's the model?" asked the long-haired photographer whilst his hand expertly setting the Nikon.

The two model agency owner looked at each other. Two pairs of eyes clashed in vicious battle.

You tell him!

No way! You tell him.

"Guys, did you hear what I just said?" asked Neji again, "When, where and who?"

"You left out 'why,'" pointed Kakashi, lamely trying to buy some time.

"I'm a photographer not a journalist. Beside, we already answered 'why.' Genma is a smart ass who has no pride."

"No… Genma is a smart ass who loves his Raidou~ too damn much!"

"And the smart ass pleads guilty as charged! But see if I care!"

Kakashi's chuckles soon followed by Genma's before ending in roar of laughter. But their hilarity couldn't stay long, because Neji Hyuuga had one track mind.

"I still need my answer."

"He~y, we forgot about 'what.'"

"Genma!"

Once again, brown eyes and black ones clashed.

"Ehm," Kakashi cleared his throat, "we don't have the answer."

"What! How is it possible?"

"Because... how can we answer 'when' and 'where' when we don't even know the 'who'?" explained Genma.

"But we got plan!" Kakashi said quickly.

Neji swore inwardly. So much for wrapped it all under one week.

"I'm listening…"

TBC