Forbidden Love

She poked her head out of her room and looked around hoping that she wouldn't see "HIM". Every time they encountered each other she felt as if she would faint. But why? He hated her and she knew it. At least that's what he made it seem like to her. As she looked around she saw that it was safe then walked out of her room. Looking up into the nights sky Hinata could only smile as she wondered what would happen tonight on her first date with " Naruto-kun" she blushed as his name escaped her lips. She continued to smile as she began to walk towards the front gates to the Hyuuga compound, but soon it disappeared when " HE" called out to her.

Neji stood in the shadowy corner and watched as the female Hyuuga stood in fear at the sound of his voice.

"Y-Yes Neji-nii-san? What is it that you want?" She asked. Her body shivered when she noticed him walking towards her.

"Where are you going at such a time? It is after dark." He asked now standing so close to her that he could smell the sweet scent of her hair. Hinatas' knees shook harder when she felt his warm breath on her ear.

" I...I...I'm going on a d-date with Naruto-kun." He could hear the nervousness in her voice. Neji gritted his teeth at the very thought of this...Date.

" Why are you so infatuated with that idiot?" His voice had so much anger in it that Hinata jumped . Before she even had a chance to think twice about her words they just came out.

" I love Naruto! " Her words came out without even a hint of hesitation. It was the one thing she was sure of if nothing else, yet to tell that to Neji was......... frightening.

Her eyes were wide as she stood with him right behind her. She held her arms in front of her chest with her hand balled into fists waiting for something bad to happen. She was very surprised when many moments went by with him unmoved. With only a low grunt from the Hyuuga prodigy Hinata was left in silence wondering why Neji was so angry. Naruto wasn't a bad guy so what was his reason?

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Hinata reached the place where she and Naruto where to meet. A smile grew on her face as she approached the handsome genin patiently awaiting her arrival. He was even more handsome since he returned from his training. He was almost breath taking.

" Hey Hinata-chan! I was beginning to think you weren't gonna show." Hinata blushed at the thought of Naruto wanting to see her.

" I-I would never miss out on a date with Naruto-kun." she said, now looking down at her feet.

Naruto and Hinata grabbed a bite to eat, took a stroll around Konoha for a little while, then ended up at Naruto's apartment to watch a movie. After the Movie ended they just sat and talked for a while.

"Umm...Naruto-kun?"

"Huh?"

"C-can I...... ask you something?"

"Yeah go ahead!"

"Well...why me?...I mean, why did you ask me out even though you know of Sakuras' feelings for you?"

"Well, it's kinda hard to explain, but here goes. When we were younger I liked Sakura-chan a lot, but she wouldn't even so much as look at me twice. She didn't even give me a chance to make her see that my love was real for her. It hurt me a lot. Even though we're best friends she made it clear that there was not room in her heart to love me in that way. I didn't want to give up but, after you told me about how you felt about me all this time something told me that your feelings for me were pure and true. At that moment I knew that I needed to move on and see for myself if this is where I should've been all along. I see now that you were the one thing that was missing in my life all this time."

Hinata was shocked at his answer and began to blush uncontrollably. She turned her head away from him, so that he wouldn't see her bright red cheeks and that's when she noticed the time. It was 11:20pm and she had to be back by 11:30.

"Oh no! The time...I'm going to be late!"

"Huh?...Shit! Come on Hinata-chan!"

They both got up and ran for the door, but Naruto noticed that she was a little slower the him so he picked her up and ran as fast as he could knowing that if she didn't get there on time Hiashi wouldn't allow her to see him again. He'd already made that clear when Naruto asked him if he could date Hinata.

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They reached the gate at 11:26. (just in time) he thought to himself. While on the way Hinata fainted; overwhelmed by Narutos' tight yet gentle embrace. Once they stopped Naruto began to wake the blushing girl. Hinata slowly opened her eyes only to see Naruto smiling.

" Naruto-kun......" she thought to herself and smiled. He put her down still holding on to her until she got her balance. They were both very nervous about this part of the date since they were right outside the main gates to the Hyuuga compound. Hiashi most likely had a few guys watching the couple during their date so maybe a kiss was out of the question.....for now. They settled for a friendly hug and once he saw that she was within the safety of the gates he left.

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Hinata walked back to her room with a smile on her face. Once in the room she sat on her bed. All she could do was think of Naruto. After coming out of her Naruto induced daze, long enough to think, she undressed and got in the shower. When she got out she wrapped a towel around her body and started to towel dry her hair as she walked back into her room. She sat on an ottoman that was in front of her mirror and began brushing her hair and humming. Hinata looked at herself in the mirror with a smiled but, once again it disappeared as she noticed someone elses' reflection in the mirror. Hinata gasped and turned around only to see Neji standing in the corner of her room watching her yet again.

This man scared Hinata to no end, she could admit, but not once has she ever pushed him away. He was her family she told herself. He was, to some point, very special in her eyes.

" N-neji-nii-san?...What are you doing in my bedroom?" There was no answer.

He walked closer to her without a word just as he'd done earlier only stopping once he was within a few inches of her body. He clenched his teeth to keep himself from closing his eyes and inhaling deeply the scent of her wet chilled skin.

" We need to talk". Neji said then sat on her bed with a frown on his face. Hinata nodded then stood up and grabbed her robe quickly pulling it over herself.

She walked towards him and was about to say something when all of a sudden a single tear escapes his eye and he pulls her against his self. He wrapped his arms around her waist pressing his face against her body to hide his face as he confessed his love for her. Poring his heart out with every word and letting her know that he was madly in love with her. He told her that even the thought of her being with Naruto (with any other man) made him jealous and angry beyond reason. He was ashamed that he could have these unhealthy thoughts about his little cousin but, there was no helping it. He wouldn't hold back any longer. He'd wanted to act on his feelings for her since they were just small children and have Hinata smile her beautiful smile at only him once again.

" Neji...san". His name escaped her lips and she stood in shock at what her cousin had just said to her.

She watched in silence as he stood up in front of her wiping his eyes. There was silence between the two while looking into the others' eyes. Hinata was in shock and couldn't move. Her mind raced as Nejis' face came closer to hers. Neji leaned down and Kissed her on her jaw then slowly made his way to her lips. Hinata was afraid but, for some reason, she did not, no, would not stop him.

The person standing before her, even with their horrific past, was dear to her. Was it that she still loved her nii-sama the same as she did when they was younger or was it just that he was like a brother to her who she didn't want to see hurt? Whichever it was, wasn't very importan at the moment. All she knew was that that very same confusing feeling drove her to allow this to happen but, just as she started to return his kiss narutos' face popped into her mind. She opened her eyes and pushed herself away from Neji. He stared at her feeling as if he would stop breathing if she didn't return her lips to his.

" What's the matter Hinata?" he asked. Hinata just looked away.

" It's Naruto...isn't it?" He hissed.

" I-I love him...more then you know"

She could see the anger in his white pupil-less eyes, but what she couldn't see, even if she'd activated her byakugan, was his heart break into a million pieces from being pushed away by the one person he felt he would ever hold dear to his heart. Neji frowned. He wanted to scream at her, to tell her that she could only belong to him. He wanted to pull her to him and never let go no matter how much she struggled but, he knew better. He balled his fists and Hinata visibly flinched. He noticed this so to keep her from fearing him any further he decided to leave. Hinata gasped at what she saw flash across his eyes.

Betrayal

Ok, this is just part one of my story. The story will become more interesting in the next chapter. I would really like to know what to think of my story. This is my second time writing a story so be nice. Remember...review!!