This is my first tragedy fanfic. I don't know for sure if it will be my last, but I did have fun writing this chaptah.
I hope you like it as much as I did.
Note: There will be a little humor in future chaptahs.
Disclaimer: Oh, shoot! I forgot what I was gonna say.
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"You come back soon now, you hear?"
Hinata smiled and took her change from the cashier. "I will," she said quietly. "Thank you." She took her groceries from the counter and started for the door. "H-Have a nice day," she added before slipping outside into the beautiful night.
She inhaled deeply, relishing in the cool, September air. September was her favorite month. She walked carefully, loving the sound of leaves crunching underneath her feet. She smiled shyly at the boys that greeted her on the street, an adorable blush spreading over her cheeks. A lot of boys thought this was cute, but she only blushed because she was always so nervous around boys.
Hinata walked with a pep in her step and a gleeful aura about her. She decided to take the long way home that day. She loved being outside, and she loved the crisp, autumn air. She wanted to savor it for as long as possible, whenever possible.
The sky was becoming darker by the minute, and Hinata wondered how long she'd been out. She checked her watch; it read 5:13p.m. She smiled, relieved. Her weekday curfew was set for 7:00p.m., and she was sure she would be home by then.
She was only a block away after all.
She stepped through the front door of her large home and walked quietly to the kitchen. Her father was usually in his office studying, and she didn't want to disturb him. She set the groceries on the table and went to the refrigerator, pouring herself a glass of water.
"Where have you been?"
The sound of her cousin's voice made Hinata jump, making her spill a little water on the front of her shirt. "I went to buy groceries," she stated plainly, barely acknowledging his presence. She turned around and faced him. "What are you doing in here?" She questioned.
Neji grinned. "What do you mean, 'what are you doing in here'?"
"I mean j--just what I said," she replied, stuttering a little.
He reached over and grabbed an apple out of the fruit bowl on the counter. "Can't I just visit sometime? Come and see how my dear little cousin is doing?"
Hinata glared. "You're not supposed to be in this part of the mansion," she said quietly. "After what you did to me--"
Neji snorted. "Not this again," he grumbled. "I already apologized for that. Can't we just let it die already? That happened three years ago."
"Well, my father doesn't--"
"Trust me?" He finished for her.
"Yes," she said. "It's not his fault. Because of what you did to me three years ago, he simply can't trust you."
"And why is that?" He asked, biting into his apple.
"Did you not just hear a word I said?" Hinata almost yelled.
Neji threw the half eaten apple into the garbage can. "Did you not just hear a word I said? Hinata, that was three years ago! I've tried to make it up to you countless times. Haven't you forgiven me by now?"
Hinata sighed. "Of course I've forgiven you, big brother. But father--"
"Father, father, father. Does your entire existence revolve around him?" Neji retorted. "Why are you so obsessed with pleasing him? Why not do what you want to do?"
"Because I can't! After what happened, father won't let me out of his sight! Not for long, anyway."
Neji rolled his eyes. "Hn. I don't see why--it was practically his fault, anyway."
"I'm sorry, Neji. But father just doesn't trust you anymore."
"And still, she doesn't hear a freaking word I say," Neji mumbled.
"Maybe, if you could do something that would please him--"
"I don't give a crap about pleasing father," Neji spat. "For all I care, father can go somewhere and--"
"Will you just--" Hinata started.
"Will you just?! Will you just?! Come on, Hinata. Drop the act! It's pissing me--"
"NEJI, SHUT UP!" Hinata yelled.
Neji stared at her in shock. Then he smiled maliciously. "What's wrong?" He asked softly. "Have I upset you, Miss Hinata?"
"Neji, please leave," Hinata whimpered. She was crying now.
"Oh, come now," He cooed, moving closer to her. "I was only joking."
"You were not," Hinata said quietly. "And that is not something to joke about."
"Don't be so literal," he whispered, standing behind her and wrapping his arms around her waist.
Hinata winced, and a forgotten memory found its way back into her head. She gasped loudly and pushed him away. "GET AWAY FROM ME," she said loudly.
Neji raised an eyebrow. "Are you telling me to get lost?" He laughed. "I can't believe it. You're growing a backbone."
Hinata shook with fury. "GET! OUT! NOW!"
Neji chuckled darkly. "Alright, then. I'll leave. I know when I'm not wanted." He walked out of the kitchen slowly.
Hinata turned around and leaned her elbows on the counter, resting her head in her hands. She breathed deeply, and closed her eyes, trying once again to forget the memory. But just as she had calmed herself down, she was grabbed roughly by the arm.
"Wha--?!" She began to say, but was cut off by Neji smashing their lips together.
It took her a second to figure out what was going on before she panicked.
She struggled to get away, but Neji was holding her tightly. Tears streamed down her face as she pulled at Neji's hair.
When he did finally break the kiss, it was only because he needed air.
Hinata cried harder as more unwanted memories flooded her brain.
"You were supposed to protect me, Neji! You weren't supposed to…"
"N--Neji, don't--!" She began to say, but she was cut off once again.
"It…hurts…"
"Let me go!"
"Get away from her!"
"NO!" She cried. She shoved Neji roughly, sending him flying through the wall. She looked down at her hands and saw that they were glowing with chakra.
Neji stood up and looked stared at Hinata. "You…Hinata, I--"
"Go away," she whispered, taking a step back.
"Just listen to me for a minute--"
"GO AWAY!" She screamed. She picked up an apple from the bowl and hurled it at him.
He barely evaded it. There was worry and confusion in his eyes, as if he couldn't understand why she was acting this way.
"I'm sorry," he said quietly.
Hinata turned and ran out of the kitchen. "Hinata, wait!" Neji called after her, but she had already run out of the front door.
Tears streamed down Hinata's face as she ran aimlessly into the night. She didn't know where she was going, only that she needed to get far, far away from him.
"You were supposed to protect me!"
Neji slumped into a corner, his face burning with anger. "You'll get yours," he growled quietly.
"…protect me!"
Hinata was unaware that she was being followed.
"…PROTECT ME!"
She turned the corner and came to a halt.
A dead end.
She wiped the tears from her eyes and looked around. Where am I?
She started to back out of the alley, but she was suddenly grabbed from behind and slammed against the wall.
Her eyes widened and she opened her mouth to scream, but her attacker covered her mouth.
She struggled to get away, but he was too strong. She began to cry, scared, angry sobs.
The stranger removed his hand. He began to touch her all over her body. "You're so beautiful," he breathed.
"Let me go!" She screamed.
"No way," he answered, lowering her to the ground and positioning himself above her. "I've waited too long for this."
Hinata blanched. She knew that voice.
Impossible…
"D--Don't do this," she pleaded, but it was no use.
"Please!" She cried as he ripped her shirt open.
"Don't worry, I won't hurt you."
Hinata whimpered.
"Much."
Hinata cried silently as she was hurt, over and over.
"…supposed to protect me…"
When he was finished, he sat up and smiled at her. Then he stuck something small, hard and sweet into her mouth.
Hinata instantly felt drowsy.
The stranger stood up and grinned evilly down at her. "Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did."
Then he walked away laughing, leaving Hinata half-naked and alone.
"Why…Neji?" Hinata cried. "Y--You were…supposed to protect me…"
Then she fell asleep, cold and alone in that dark, dark alley.
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So…how was chaptah one?
Was it terrible?
Was it awesome?!
Regardless, I would appreciate a little feedback! Stay tuned for chaptah two!!