WARNING: Neji POV, YAOI, a little bit of OOC, Cursing

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto in any way.

Chapter 20: Turkey Day

"I told you I'm fine Neji." Gaara once again rolled his eyes in annoyance when Neji decided to fluff his pillow for the fourth time that hour.

Neji sat next to Gaara and pouted. "Is it a crime to care whether you are comfortable or not?"

The red head smirked at the cute gesture and patted him on his thigh. "I'm not going to die out on you, you know? You can't always be thinking I'm going to kick the bucket any minute. You're life will be boring and stressful if you did that. Have more faith in me will you?" Gaara leaned over and pecked Neji on his still pouting lips.

"I still don't know why you didn't tell me." Neji crossed his arms and averted his eyes away from Gaara.

Gaara sighed and leaned himself back on the fluffed pillow. "I didn't want to worry you. I told you that already." He playfully tugged on the brunette's sleeve. Neji, who still refused to look at Gaara, scooted over next to his boyfriend. Neji was very much hurt from the conversation he had eavesdropped on last week. At first he was angry because he wasn't informed about it and felt like Gaara didn't trust him but later on he became really dejected. It was the very reason Gaara didn't want Neji to find out.

"Let's change the subject, okay?" Gaara leaned his head against Neji's shoulder. "Thanksgiving break is coming up. Are you planning on doing anything?"

"I think we'll be doing the same thing we will be doing every year. We usually have a nice Thanksgiving dinner with a few family members. What about you?"

"Most likely we will be doing the same thing every year too, trying to survive Temari's cooking."

Neji chuckled and kissed Gaara on the top of his head. He could never stay upset at him, he was too adorable. Just then, Neji had a brilliant idea. "Why don't come over to my house for Thanksgiving? I don't think Temari would mind if you missed one year."

Gaara felt very uncomfortable at the idea. "Um, well you see…"

"If you don't feel comfortable I can invite Naruto and Sasuke as well. I'm pretty sure my uncle wouldn't mind if we had extra guests. It'll be awesome. What do you think?"

"Hm, I think…" Gaara didn't even get a chance to fully reply. Neji excitingly hugged him and started talking about what they should eat and if Gaara had any requests for the cooks. Gaara groaned in defeat and let Neji ramble on about Thanksgiving plans.

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Gaara couldn't believe he was doing it. He looked at himself in the mirror in horror. He was going to kill Temari for getting him such a horrid looking outfit. Gaara had told her not to go overboard and she didn't hesitate to agree. He should have figured that the sly smirk she kept giving him was a sign that she had something up her sleeve and had disregarded Gaara's request. He regrets being lazy and not buying his own stuff. His thoughts were interrupted when his door opened.

"Oh my god! You look adorable!" Temari squealed as she ran up to her baby brother to fix the metallic red bowtie she had gotten him. Naruto followed behind her. Now, it was rare for Gaara to laugh. He rarely laughed at jokes and he rarely laughed when someone thinks something is hilarious. Gaara took one look at Naruto and he felt that unfamiliar feeling creeping up his throat. He wasn't sure if it was from nervousness for the coming dinner, annoyance at his sister, or both but Gaara started laughing. Naruto had his hair tamed and slicked back. He was wearing a dark orange dress shirt with a matching white suit jacket and slacks. His tie was Thanksgiving themed with prints related to the holiday. When you press a certain button in the back, the turkey will light up.

"What the hell are you wearing?" Gaara asked after he stopped laughing.

"Just a little something I pulled together to impress the Hyuugas" Naruto grinned. "By the way, that's a nice outfit Bond."

"Hey blondie, I picked his outfit out." Temari glared at Naruto before she stepped out of his room.

"I told her to get me a regular black tie and a black suit. Of course she had to pick something that clash with my hair. I look like a clown from hell."

Naruto studied the boy in front of him, "It's not that bad. I'm pretty sure Neji would love that dark burgundy suede suit you're wearing. Of course, you're outfit isn't as good as mine. Do you think Sasuke would like it?" The blonde started modeling himself in front of the mirror.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure." Gaara replied sarcastically. He sat on his bed and rubbed his aching forehead. He had woken up that morning with a huge throbbing headache. "Can you pass me the pill bottle on my counter?"

"What's wrong?" Naruto asked as he threw the bottle to his friend.

"It's nothing really. I just woke up with this annoying headache. It's been happening more frequently lately."

"You should get that checked out."

"I'm pretty sure it's just from the finals we have after break. I've been studying my ass off and hardly getting any sleep."

"The doctor said to take care of yourself better, Gaara."

Gaara groaned, "Don't start Naruto. You're starting to sound like Neji." He got up and looked outside his window. "What time is Sasuke picking us up?"

"He should be here any minute now. I called him before I got here and he said he is on his way already." Naruto couldn't help but see how nervous Gaara looked. "Don't worry about dinner tonight. I'm pretty sure everything will turn out okay."

Gaara continued to look out the window. He really didn't want to face Neji's family.

"What are your brother and sister doing for Thanksgiving?"

"Temari is spending it with Shikamaru and Kankuro is going to his friend's house. They figured if we are not spending it together might as well spend it with other people this year."

*Ring*

Naruto answered his cell phone, "Hello? You're outside? Okay, we'll be out in a minute."

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Sasuke couldn't help looking over at Naruto the whole time they drove to Neji's house. "Do you have to play with your tie Naruto? It's distracting me."

"Don't be jealous because yours doesn't light up."

Sasuke sighed, "Never mind. C'mon, we're here."

Gaara reluctantly followed the couple to the front door. He felt embarrassed in his attire and even more embarrassed standing next to Naruto and his tie. They knocked on the big double doors until Sonia answered the door.

"Good evening Sasuke sama, it's very nice of you to join the Hyuuga's for dinner tonight." She bowed and gestured for the trio to come in. She wasn't as polite when she greeted Gaara and Naruto. "It's a pleasure for you to join us Mr. Uzumaki and… Mr. Sabaku." She greeted through a fictitious smile.

"Right this way, sirs." She led them through a few rooms until they reached the reception room just outside the formal dining area. "Enjoy." She smirked before leaving. Sonia looked at the Gaara and Naruto up and down before bursting out in laughter when she was an earshot away.

"Oh, my god…" Gaara whispered to Naruto. "I knew this was going to be a bad idea."

Everyone in the room seemed to have been staring at Gaara and Naruto when they arrived. Gaara felt like burying himself in a hole when he saw that all the men in the room were wearing black suits, including Neji and Sasuke. The colors he originally wanted to wear. Now they stood in the room like a sore thumb. Out of nervousness, Naruto unconsciously pressed the button on his tie which lit it up. Most of the people in the room started laughing and went back to chatting with whomever they were talking to before. For some odd reason it made the whole room less tense. Gaara made sure to thank Naruto for his weird tie later.

"Hey guys!" Neji walked towards them with a huge grin on his face. "Thank you for coming! Oh and Naruto, people are talking about your tie. It's strange. They think it's cool."

"Ha! I knew it would be a hit!"

"And you…" Neji walked up to Gaara and hugged him. "… you look sexy as hell."

"Liar. You're just saying that to make me feel better."

"I swear. C'mon, I want you to meet my uncle." He grabbed Gaara and dragged him through the crowd towards a man at the end of the room. From afar he already looked intimidating. The last thing Gaara wanted to do was piss off his boyfriend's guardian.

"Ah, there you are Neji." He turned to look at the unfamiliar face. "This must be the boy whom you have been talking to me about. Gaara was it?"

"Yes sir." He quietly replied back.

"Oh, no need to be shy my boy. You're my nephew's special guest so you're welcome to feel right at home." He leaned in closer and whispered in Gaara's ear. "I would also let you know that I'm totally fine with your relationship with him. I might seem like a stern man but I do not interfere with those who fancy one another." He leaned back and patted both Neji and Gaara on the head. "Now, go on and mingle. I'm sure a few of your family members want to meet young Gaara here."

Neji bowed, "Yes uncle." Once again he dragged Gaara through the crowds until they found Sasuke and Naruto talking to Hinata.

"That was so weird." Gaara, who was still shocked at what the man told him, told Neji. "When did you tell him?"

"Last night. My uncle is pretty open-minded just as long as I follow the rules of the house. I think he likes you."

"You think so?"

"I'm sure." He smiled and kissed him on the cheek, not caring if anyone was looking.

"If I can have your attention please," They heard Neji's uncle announce at the back of the room. "I have been informed by the head chef that dinner is ready. If everyone could please make their way through the doubles doors into the formal dining room, it'll be much appreciated."

Upon hearing the announcement, a hungry Naruto dragged Sasuke to a spot near the head seat. Gaara and Neji sat across from them. Gaara had never been to the formal dining room before. He was impressed with the beautiful décor that the room had. The long formal table had enough seats to sit twenty five guests. Gaara guessed that this room was rarely used but only for special occasions like this one.

One by one the food started coming. It was impressive how much food was brought out. Gaara wasn't really that hungry but he forced himself to eat as much as he could to impress Neji's uncle who was sitting a few seats over at the head chair.

"This is so good!" Naruto beamed, cheeks stuffed with mashed potatoes.

"I'm glad you like them Naruto." Hiashi smiled. "There's plenty of food so eat right up."

"Yes, sir!"

"Stop being such a pig Naruto." Sasuke nibbled on his turkey leg. "It's like you've been starved for a week."

"Uzumaki's are known for their appreciation of food. Now, go eat yours and leave me alone."

Sasuke glared at the blonde and wondered why he was so in love with the idiot.

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It was almost eleven at night at the Hyuuga household. Most of the guests from the dinner already left. The four boys were currently in Neji's room watching television. Gaara however wasn't really watching and was curled up in Neji's bed taking a nap… or so they thought.

"I think Naruto and I should be going. It's getting late." Sasuke said as he got up from the bed.

Naruto got up as well, "Yeah, I told Iruka that I'll be home before twelve." The blonde looked over at his friend on the bed. "Hey Gaara, wake up. Do you want Sasuke do drop you off home?"

Neji poked Gaara on the side, "Hey sleepy head wake up."

Naruto started to get nervous. He walked up to the sleeping boy and shook him a little rougher. "Gaara, what's wrong?" The boy was breathing but they weren't getting a response. Naruto shook him again and he could see the boy stirring. "Ughhhh…" was the only thing that came out of Gaara's mouth.

Neji put his hand against Gaara's forehead. "He's not feverish but…" before he could finish, the young Sabaku suddenly threw up on Neji's bed, barely missing the Hyuuga and fainting back on the bed.

"I don't think that's good." Sasuke commented. "Maybe we should bring him to the hospital."

"Maybe he ate too much." Neji hoped this was the case. "He did try and force himself to eat everything. I knew he shouldn't have done that."

"Either way let's bring him to the hospital… just in case." Naruto said worried. "C'mon, we have to hurry."

AN: Sorry to cut it short. The next chapter will be long, I promise. This chapter wasn't really exciting, hm? Poor Gaara, let's hope it's just a case of overstuffing. Read and review folks!