This is my first story and I would love it if you could review and tell me what you think. I'm not scared of criticisms so don't hold back. Hope you enjoy -

FYI: This is a series of one-shots

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, but I do own the movie Sweeney Todd. It's awesome!

My father always told me to never show any signs of fear in front of people. He says it's a disgrace and will shame the great Hyuuga clan. But what does it matter? I'm a member of the branch family. Who cares if I show fear or not? All the focus is on the main house while the branch house is just their bodyguards, their slaves. Every branch member is assigned a main house member to guard. My father was the guardian of the leader of the main house Hiashi, his own older brother. And today I was going to be assigned to my uncle's daughter, Hinata. Today was her third birthday and as tradition the branch member is to be branded with the caged bird seal in order to protect the secrets of our clan when the heir comes of age. I hated the main branch for this. How could they treat their own family like slaves? I swore from then on to hate the main house. Today, however, for some insane reason my father was HAPPY today. Today of all days he's happy that his only son, his only child is going be turned into a slave to a three year old GIRL!? A GIRL, just when I thought it couldn't be more degrading I get assign to a GIRL. HOW COULD HE BE HAPPY ABOUT THIS!? Will that was it! I knew from then on I was going to HATE THE MAIN HOUSE AND THAT GIRL FROM NOW ON!

"Neji, hurry up. I don't want to be late" my father yelled from down the hall.

Damn father the one day he decides to be cheery. It was the same day he sold his son as a slave to a three year old girl. Lord, what happening to the world? As we went to the main house or to the "party" father calls. I was prepared to hate this girl called hinata. I have never met her before, but I was set to hate her for the rest of my life.

"Here we are" father said stopping at the gate to be greeted by his older twin brother and my Uncle Hiashi.

Out of the two brothers my father is said to be the nicer one. This was believable to me because I have yet seen my uncle go without a day of scowling.

"Greeting brother I see you brought Neji" my Uncle Hiashi said and unlike my father he did not sound happy at all.

"Ah yes I did so tell me where is….. "My father was interrupted by my aunt.

"Hinata" my aunt asked, though my uncle scowls a lot, my aunt was a beautiful and kind person.

Looking at my aunt and uncle, it made me wonder. How did Hinata look like? I looked at my uncle. He had a harsh face and always scowls. I try to image him as a girl. I shudder at the thought. He does NOT look good as a girl. Then I look at my aunt. My aunt was beautiful and had a very kind heart. She always treated me with such kindness, which made it hard to hate her. But still she was physical weak, but my uncle loved her didn't he? Just seeing them together you could tell they were very close. However, I could tell my uncle wasn't the only person that loved her.

"Oh Hinshu" my father said blushing a bit.

So that why he's been so cheerful! He was just excited to see my aunt. Of all the no good things in the world. This was one of them.

"She preparing for the party" she said smiling.

She looked down at me "Ah I see you brought Neji-kun".

She kneeled down to my level and took my hands.

"I'm so happy you came Neji-kun. I just know you and Hinata will get along well." she said giving me one of her warm smiles.

Damn it isn't right for someone from the main house to be this nice. How was I supposed to hate her? Father coughed behind me when I didn't say anything.

"Oh I'm happy to be here" I lied, but I do not return the smile.

Who in the world would be happy to came to a party when you're about to be a slave to a three year old girl?

"I'm glad", she said as she stands up, but she still held my hand.

"I'll show you to Hinata now " and she led me away from my father.

I glance back at father who was giving me an encouraging smile. I just stared back as I watch my chance to escape grew farer and farer away with each step I took towards the stupid girl I now have to guard.

"Huh" Hiashi grunted.

"What" his bother asked?

"Your son, Neji" he said.

"What about him?" he was confused.

Hiashi turned to look at his twin brother. Though for years Hizashi has hated Hiashi. The brothers' relationship has improved over the years. Now, Hizashi can actually tolerate Hiashi now.

"He's like your mini clone" he smiled

His brother smiled at the comment and even chuckled a bit. "You think so?"

"I know so" he then got serious for a bit.

"Well", Hizashi turned to face Hiashi "I guess it not a coincidence you're assigning him to Hinata, I'm I right"?

"I knew I would be able to repay you someday" Hiashi said smiling a bit again.

"We will see" Hizashi said with now a bitter smile of his own.

"She as cute as a bug's ear Neji-kun and I just know you're going to love her", my aunt said excitedly.

"Great" I said, but truthfully I could care less if she was as cute as a bug's ear.

BUGS DON'T EVEN HAVE EARS. We stop outside at the south side of the Hyuuga house.

"Wait here Neji"; my aunt said "I'm going to get Hinata".

I nodded as she went inside leaving me to wait outside. I sat on the porch as I waited for my aunt. For the first time ever I was really nervous. Is Hinata going to be mean and strict or kind and gentle? Then an even worse thought came to mind what if she acted like uncle. I shudder at the thought, but it didn't matter how she acts or looks like. I sworn I will hate the main house and Hinata will be no acceptance. I will hate Hinata for the rest of my life, whether she is nice or mean.

"Neji-kun", my aunt said

I turned around and saw her smiling down at me.

"Are you ready", She asked?

I just nodded. I was ready to meet my doom. Fist clutched I was ready to hate her.

"Okay Neji-kun may I introduced my little hime Hinata-chan", my aunt said as she move aside to reveal a small girl.

A small CUTE girl with the famous Hyuuga's eyes, but her eyes looked more purple then white. Her skin was pale like the rest of the family, but her cheeks flared with blush when she looked at me. She was CUTE!? She almost looked like my aunt except with shorter hair, but two long strands of dark hair frame her cute face. She looked so scared at first that she ran to hide behind my aunt. She was even blushing more.

"Hinata-chan don't be scared. It's just Neji-kun, he's your new friend" my aunt said.

Hinata looked up at my aunt, who gives her a warm and encouraging smile.

"Go on", she encouraged.

Hinata looked at me again and she blushed even harder making her look even cuter. She timidly walks up to me. I tense up for the first time out of nervousness instead of hatred. I didn't know what to do. I sworn to hate the main house and Hinata, but damn she looked too cute.

"Um hello Neji-ni-san" she said as she bow down to me.

Darn it she even sounded cuter then she looks, but the way she spoke was gentle and quiet. Instead of the harsh mean tone I was excepting. Before I looked like an idiot I returned the greeting.

"It is nice to meet you Hianta-sama"

Still blushing she said to me "I hope we can be friends Neji".

I couldn't help it I had to smile. She was just like my aunt. Kind, gentle, heck she was even cute for an icky girl.

"I'll be glad to your friend Hinata-sama", I said and she returned my smile with a warm smile of her own.

"I'm glad" Hinata said.

At the sight of her smile my heart beat quicken and I could feel the start of a blush of my own. So to distract her I took her hand.

"Huh?" she said surprise by my action.

"Come on Hinata-sama let play", I said.

She smiled again "Okay", and she follows me as I took her to play.

I guess the main house wasn't so bad after all I thought as I play with Hinata. I look at Hinata laughing as she played. Maybe being a guardian for a member of the main house won't be so bad after all.

"How are they" Hiashi asked his wife sounding a bit nervous.

Hinshu turned and patted her husband's face "You did good old man. You did good".

He smiled "Hey".

She smiled too "I think Neji-kun will be fine with his new job".

The two watch as Hinata and Neji played for a bit and were looking for forward to what was hopefully a bright future for both of the children.

End at the Day:

The party was over and the council decided to put the seal on tomorrow. And on top of that me and Hinata-sama had lots of fun.

"So Neji do you had a good time" my father asked.

Ever since I met Hinata I couldn't wipe the smile off my face.

"Yes, I had a great time" I said happily.

"Good", my father said quietly smiling to himself.

Hiashi came over to brother's house late in the night.

"So it looks like they get along quiet well", Hiashi said.

Hizashi nodded" thank you" he said

Hiashi looked at his brother shocked "What"!?

"Thank you" he repeated.

He laughed a bit before he continues "You know at first I was against the idea about Neji guarding Hinata-chan, but now I see what you done".

He turned to look at Hiashi and smiled at him "I can't thank you enough of what you done for my son".

Hiashi smiled too "So I guess we're even now, huh"?

"I guess we are" Hizashi said.

That all folks. I know that how neji didn't really meet Hinata that way, but hey it my story here. Plus this makes it more interesting. So tell me what you think and don't hold back on any mean criticisms. I would like to know if it sinks or not. Thank you