This task was placed before me by a friend of mine who is a Naruto fan.
I will try to hold as true to the show as I possibly can unless I find a need to change and there fore I will place side notes either in the story or at the end to tell the readers, you all, why I have made such a change.
Before hand notes are as follows:
(I do not have rights to Naruto but just to make it seem like little kids are not running around and having sex or anything I'm making the characters older.)
Naruto: 16
(Anyone who is the same age as Naruto in the show is the same age as Naruto is in my fanfic)
Neji: 17
(Same for Neji)
Also This is a NejixNaru yaoi BOYLOVE
You ain't down get outta town! Lol I've always wanted to say that but no seriosuly:
YAOI WARNING!!
Chapter 1:
A Feeling of Failure & a Hyuuga in need
Laying in that hospital bed, there was nothing to think about other than the conditions of his teammates. How could he have come back alive from this failed mission? He was truly a failure, but his teammates were alive, he was alive, and unscathed. Neji, Kiba, Akimaru, Choji, Shikamaru, and himself. They were alive and that's all that mattered at the moment, right? Staring out the window, Naruto was literally minutes away from being released from the hospital. He was waiting on Shizuna to tell him he was okay to go. But, seeing as things were busy around there it would probably be a little while.
Pulling the hospital blankets aside, he shivered from cold air that rushed over his feet. With a sigh he swung his legs over the edge of the bed and planted his feet on the floor before standing. Naruto stretched and yawned. He had been in bed far too long for his liking. What he wanted now was ramen and lots of it. Boy did he love his ramen.
"You should still be in bed, Naruto" Sakura said as she opened the door.
"Oh hey Sakura" He smiled, " I was just about to get dressed since I'm to be released today."
Naruto's face then turned serious, " How are the others?"
"Shikamaru is fine, Choji's okay, Kiba and Akamaru are doing good with his sisters help, but Neji..." Sakura looked away for a moment, " He's going to be in bed for a long while until he heals fully."
"But at least their alive..." Naruto sighed and pulled the curtain between Sakura and himself.
"Yeah... they are."
Naruto began to change his clothes, his silhouette could be seen on the other side of the curtain. Sakura only stared and sighed before looking down.
"How are you feeling, Naruto?" Sakura finally asked.
"I feel fine... Just wished... I could have brought him back... I'm sorry, Sakura" Naruto said as he pulled his clothes on.
"Don't be... Hey... I got to get going, Lady Tsunade wanted me to check up on everyone and to tell you to come see her later."
"Alright, I'll see you later Sakura" Naruto said, pulling the curtain back as Sakura left closing the door with a click.
The door opened again seconds later, this time it was Shizuna who stepped inside.
"You're looking well," She smiled, " Good timing too because Iruka is downstairs and waiting for you."
"Iruka-sensei? Oh! Ramen time!" Naruto was out of that hospital faster than Shizuna could say 'you're free to go'.
Shizuna chuckled and let the nurses in to clean the room up and prepare it for anyone else who may be coming in and needing a room. Downstairs Iruka paced and waited. He was in fact going to treat Naruto to ramen, only because to Iruka, Naruto was like a son. Naruto skid to a halt before his old sensei and smiled.
"Heya Iruka-sensei!"
Iruka chuckled and ruffled his hair, " Hello Naruto, you up for some ramen?"
"Always but, we gotta make it fast. Sakura told me that Grandma Tsunade wants to see me" Naruto said a little bit puzzled as to why.
"Oh well, lets just take our time since you just did get out of the hospital and this is my only free time at the moment." He said noting all the missions everyone was being sent out on.
"Oh, Okay " Naruto smiled, " Ramen, ramen, ramen, ramen!!"
Iruka chuckled. Naruto loved his ramen and he didn't mind buying it for him either. Iruka wanted to see if he was perfectly okay. He didn't seem changed, other than the scratched headband he kept in his pocket. It was Sasuke's and from what he heard, Naruto wouldn't give it up. He kept it as a memento of a promise he made to others he wished to protect. No doubt in anyones mind, that if anyone was to bring Sasuke Uchiha back, Naruto would be that one. It was fair to say that he wasn't looked down upon as he used to be. He fought to protect the people who hated him and in turn was treated as a hero. Naruto stared up at the older man as he was deep in thought.
"Iruka-sensei? Can we get going now?" Naruto whined.
"Huh? Oh, yeah!" Iruka chuckled, slightly embarrassed as he turned and began to walk to the ramen stand.
Naruto followed him and laughed. What was Iruka thinking about that got him so distracted? He was sure he wanted to know but at the same times he didn't want to know. There was somethings about his old sensei that was always welcoming even though it was the nine tailed fox inside him that killed Iruka's family. Naruto let out a sigh the puzzled Iruka, but he just pulled Naruto into a hug and smiled.
"I'm glad you're safe... I was worried about you" Iruka rustled his hair and smiled.
"Hehe no one can get rid of me that easily" He laughed and laced his fingers behind his head as he walked toward the ramen stand.
'And I hope no one ever wants to get rid of you Naruto... You're the only one I have left...' Iruka sighed with an endearing smile.
"Come on Iruka-sensei! Stop day dreaming and lets eat!" Naruto said peeking his head out from the ramen stand a little bit aways from where Iruka stood.
"Yeah right!" Iruka said hurrying over to him.
'Who am I kidding?' A dark haired boy sighed in his thoughts as he laid in bed, ' No one other than Hinata would stay with me while their away... but I want her to go... for me.'
"N-neji-nii?" Hinata stuttered as she peeked her head into the room her light lavander eyes down casted.
"Come in Hinata..." Neji said as he tilted his head the only thing Lady Tsunade said he can move for the day.
Hinata stepped into the room and shuffled her feet before sitting next to him. She gave a weak smile and set a tray next to him. There was an assortment of things resting on the tray such as gaze, creams, and such.
"L-lady Tsunade is having someone come t-to stay with you while we are gone..." She said lightly.
"Hn..." he said a bit annoyed.
'A nanny? A maid? What am I!? 5?'He thought a bit agitated as his lilac eyes closed.
"I-i'm sorry..." Hinata stuttered.
"No don't be... Do you know who it is?" He said resting his eyes.
"No it'll be a surprise I guess... but we leave soon and who ever it is should be here later today if you can last that long by yourself..." She said.
" I believe I can..." He said opening his eyes to see one of Hinata's rare and small smiles.
"As long as your sure" She said as she slowly stood up to leave, " See you when we get back Neji-nii."
Neji nodded and watched his cousin leave. With a long sigh and an agitated thought he waited for whomever Lady Tsunade was sending.
Blonde hair, blue eyes, and the most weirdest boy she'd ever met. Why was he peeking through the damn window? Why not knock and ask to come in? Rolling her eyes she set down her pen and stood. Strolling over to the door she yanked it open causing the 'peeping tom' to fall onto the floor.
"Naruto... Get up and sit down I have something for you to do..." Tsunade said as she pushed him with her foot so she can close the door.
Naruto rubbed his arm that he fell on. He growled and sat down. She didn't have to be rude and yank the door open and make him fall but hey it was Grandma Tsunade he was talking about.
"So... What's up Grandma Tsunade!" Naruto asked in his regular energetic way.
Tsunade rubbed her forehead and looked at him, " I want you to do something for me..."
"Alright... Is it something dangerous?" Naruto asked.
"No... It's something simple but since we don't have anyone else to do it you're stuck with it."
"Okay then what am I doing?" He asked tilting in his chair.
"You're going to be taking care of Hyuuga Neji while his family is away at a wedding at some village..." Tsunade said as she began to write some things down.
"Neji?" Naruto siad then said remembering what he had said to him the last he saw him, " I'll do it."
Tsunade blinked, she expected him to squeak and ask why he had to do it, " Um... okay then."
Tsunade passed him the paper with an address written on it and a list of things he should take with him.
Naruto blinked at the list, " Why do I need so much?"
"Well you'll be there for about a week maybe more depending how long they take at that wedding" She said as she stood and strolled to open the door for him.
Naruto sighed and put the list and address in his pocket. Tsunade laid her hand on his shoulder and smiled lightly.
"If you need me... don't hesitate to call for me." She said and watched him leave.
Naruto sighed and looked at the sky as he walked to his apartment. Hyuuga Neji... How cruel fate had to be. He was a bitter teen and only ever had soft moments when it was needed which seemed to be rarely. On top of that he still might have that whack job idea that it was destiny to end up like they did. Though he doubted it after everything that had happened.
"We forge our own destiny with everything we are..." Naruto muttered to himself as he opened the door to his apartment and walked inside.
His simple apartment, his simple things, and his ordinary life. Sighing, Naruto set out to pack his things. Pulling off his clothes he decided to go in something more casual. A black t-shirt and a pair of form fitting blue jeans, looked so good on him. Ruffling his hair in the mirror, Naruto couldn't help but think something was missing. He tied Sasuke's arm band high up on his arm under the t-shirt and slid his own into his pocket. Looking around his apartment, he smiled and picked up his bag and keys. Before leaving, his slid his shoes on and exited through the door and locked it. Naruto looked at the address, written on a piece of parchment, in his hand.
"Alright time to go..." He said to himself as he started toward the street in which the address stated.
Naruto had gotten himself lost and it took him at least 2 hours to reach the Hyugga manor. Boy would Neji be annoyed at how late he was. There was no one there to greet him on top of that. Taking his shoes off at the door he sighed.
"Great" He muttered as he forced himself to wander inside.
"Neji?... Neji?" Naruto called as he wandered about.
'Naruto?' Neji thought as he opened his eyes to the familiar voice calling him.
"In here!" Neji yelled and tilted his head to toward the door.
The door creaked open and the blonde, blue eyed teen walked in. He set his things down by the door, his shoes having been left at the front of the house. Neji had never seen that soft of a look in those blonde eyes, always it was resolve. A fire burning for the fight, will, and determination. But this look almost made his heart melt in pity. Why was he looking at him like that? So sad...
"H-how are you?" Naruto asked looking into those lovely lilac eyes that stared at him in curiosity.
'Hn...' Was his usual response but this time it was an actual response, " Better I suppose... how about you?"
Neji struggled to sit up and wince when his stitches began to pull. He laid back down and sighed. 'I have to rest today so they can scab up... Maybe I'll have Naruto help me out to get fresh air.' Neji thought as he waited for the answer.
"I'm... okay I was just worried about..." about you, Naruto sighed, " Nevermind..."
"Worried about what?" Neji asked wondering why the loud mouthed genin was suddenly so quiet and secretive.
"It's nothing hehehe" Naruto laughed, scratching the back of his head as he walked over and knelt beside Neji.
"If you say so... by the way... you're late..." Neji said, the aggitation clear in his voice.
"I know I know! I got lost " Naruto pouted.
"You got lost" Neji with held a chuckle at the pout and at the fact that he got lost.
I know.." Naruto grumbled, " So I guess... I'm your nanny for the next week?"
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