Hello everyone. Um, well this is a new story that is a Gaara x Hinata story. I will say that this story was inspired by another story that I have recently read. It was a story by FaintFalconHunter that they have discontinued. It was called Those 30 Days. FaintFalconHunter had allowed another writer to take over their story, but that person didn't commit. So instead of letting the story go unfinished, I have decided to write my own story that is somewhat like a continuation to that of Those 30 Days.
I know for a fact that this story won't be anything like the original, so please try to enjoy and bear with it. Thank you.
Xxx Disclaimer: Naruto doesn't belong to me, but to Masashi. Also, this plot does not belong to me, but to FaintFalconHunter. xxX
I stood there leaning on the top of the balcony, watching him as he trained with my father. I would do this every time they trained together, wishing I could do things like that again. Since four months ago, I was told I could no longer train in the arts of a ninja. It was sad indeed, but I did have to follow the ways of my clan.
"Eight trigrams palms rotation!" he yelled as my father charged at him, ready to strike him down with a Hyuga style technique. Of course, my father dodged the attack with ease, but by the time my father moved away from him, both men were breathing heavily from training so much.
My father straightened himself out once he skidded to a stop. He dusted off the dirt that was on his kimono and placed his hands in his sleeves and then he closed his eyes. He turned his back on his training partner and started to walk away.
"That is all for today. You may rest now." my father said, and then he was gone from my line of sight. The only one who remained in the training field now was him. My soon to be husband, my soon to be non-cousin, Neji Hyuga.
Yes. I, Hinata Hyuga, am engaged to my own cousin Neji. Now don't get me wrong, I know that this marriage is considered incest, but it wasn't my idea. Nor was it Neji's idea or intention. The idea of us getting married was my father's and the elders. They said that it was to keep our clan pure and to keep our bloodline going strong so that no other clan can get their hands on our kekkei genkai, the byakugan. It was ridiculous, I know, but there was no backing out of it now. It was just to late.
Suddenly, that was when I noticed him looking up at me from the field. His pale blueish gray eyes met my pale lavender-ish gray ones and I immediately felt my cheeks heat up. This kind of thing always happens now ever since I've been told I was engaged to him four months ago. When I realized that he was still staring at me with that intense gaze, I retreated back into my room and collapsed onto my cozy bed.
I lied there, just thinking about how my life may turn out after I finally marry Neji. Would things remain the same with the Hyuga clan? Would I actually be considered more than a failure once I become the prodigy of the Hyuga clans wife? More importantly, how will the relationship between Neji and I change? Will it actually progress into love or would this marriage ruin the mutual relationship that we have already established now?
I mean, the first thing that is a major priority that Neji and I have to fulfill is to produce an heir for the clan. One that will have to follow the same terrible path as me. It literally broke my heart to have to think of a child of mine going through the same life and expectations that I had to deal with.
Suddenly, I started to think of the activities that Neji and I would have to engage in in order to gain a child. I would have to see all of him, and he would have to see all of me, and then we would do the deed that people in love would do...
I sat up quickly from my position on my bed as I slapped my hands on my burning cheeks. "Ooooh. No no no no! Do not think such thoughts!" I scolded myself as I proceeded to shake my head to the left and right. "Do not be dirty! Save it for when the time comes!"
Suddenly, I heard a knock on the door, followed by the sound of female voices.
"Hey Hinata! Are you in there?!" called one familiar voice I know oh so well.
"Of course she's in there Ino!" another voice I know well hollered at the other girl. "Didn't you hear her? Don't ask such stupid questions!"
"Calm down guys. We don't want to get kicked out for being too loud." the third voice cooed in a calming manner. That was when the rapping on my bedroom door sounded once more. "Come on Hinata! We need to go pick out your invitations now. Remember?"
Oh yeah! That's right! I had asked for Sakura, Ino, and Tenten to come over today to help me pick out the invites for the wedding. It may be boring, but it was the only thing my father was willing to let me do to help out with the wedding plans.
I quickly rose from my bed and rushed over to the door, opening it to reveal some of my best friends.
"Hey Hinata. What took you so long to open your door?" my pink haired friend, Sakura, asked. She was then nudged away by Ino, who got up close and personal with me, causing me to back into my room.
"Was it because you had a friend in here that we don't know about?" the blonde asked me, wiggling her perfect brows.
"What?!" was the response that she was given from Tenten, Sakura, and I.
"Oh come on! I heard you in here, yelling to someone 'Don't be dirty! Save it for when the time comes.'. Who were you talking to?" Ino pried, leaving me and the others confused.
"I was talking t-to no one!" I answered, but I knew she wouldn't believe me.
"Lair!" I told you so. "Who was it? Was it Kiba? Wait no! Shino? Naruto? Shikamaru?"
"It wasn't anyone Ino." I pleaded. I knew if I didn't tell her that I was talking to myself, she would keep on adding names of every boy in the village. "I was-"
"Just leave it alone Ino." Tenten interrupted. Thank you Tenten. "We have a lot to do today, so we better get going."
Ino looked at Tenten for a moment longer before finally giving in. "Oh alright. You win. But just know that I will find out who you were talking to." she said looking at me mischievously.
I sighed aloud as we all finally left my room and were making our way through many hallways and corridors until we found the exit of my home. At least she wouldn't bother me for the rest of the day about it.
We were finally at the store that was all about wedding preparations. The girls and I were in the special section that contained mostly wedding invites.
The girls had me sit in a chair while they continued to bombard me with different invite colors and patterns.
"What do you think about purple?" Ino said holding up a light purple card in my face.
"No way! You should do pink with roses!" Sakura said as she shoved a pink card with roses going around the edges in my face next to Ino's card.
Tenten then shoved a brown card with a leaf on it in my face as well. "Come on Hinata! You know brown is better!"
I just stared at all three cards, about to break out in a nervous sweat. I really didn't want to chose because I was afraid of making any one of them mad at me.
"Which one is it Hinata?!" they all yelled to me in unison. I was so nervous so I chose the first card that I saw lying on the table.
"That one." I said pointing to a card on the table. The girls looked at the card I was pointing to and Ino gave me a questioning look as she picked up the card.
"Really? Green?" she asked.
"I like green. Plus that one is a very pretty green." I replied, blushing slightly out of embarrassment. But I wasn't lying about what I said. I do like green. It was my second favorite color after lavender. Plus it was a pretty light green that almost looked like aquamarine.
"Well at least it has a red bow on it too." Sakura said, taking the card from Ino's hand.
"I guess it could work." Ino said, somewhat agreeing with my decision.
"You know, it is Hinata's wedding so she should at least be able to chose and like her own invitations without your criticism." Tenten said as she took the card from Sakura's hand.
She started to walk to the register at the entrance of the shop, the card in hand. "Come on. We're getting your invitations."
None of us complained to Tenten's decision as we all walked up to the counter together. That was when I realized that we were forgetting something important.
"Oh my. I almost forgot that we need to get flowers and decorations." I said in shock as I looked to the girls, hands placed on my cheeks. The girls only seemed to chuckle at my behavior.
Sakura then placed a hand on my shoulder, which seemed to have relaxed me a bit.
"Calm down Hinata. Don't worry your pretty little head about it. Me and Ino will handle the flowers and decorations."
"Yea! Besides you already know me with flowers." Ino said reassuringly. "I can have over a dozen flowers ready in about five to six minutes." and with that, she went off towards the back to look for flowers.
"Since she's doing flowers, I'll go pick out some decorations I think you and your father will approve of, okay?" Sakura said as she walked down an aisle filled with different decorations.
I gave a sigh of relief as Tenten and I finally reached the counter. I decided since I no longer had a job to do for my own wedding, that I didn't even want, I would just lean on the wall adjacent to the window that separated the outside world from the wedding shop.
I stole a quick glance in Tenten's direction. I see that she was talking to the store clerk, ordering a large number of the same wedding invite that I had chosen. After I had seen the clerk take Tenten to the back room to print out the cards, I looked back to the window, only to be shocked and slightly scared at what I saw.
At a bakery across the street stood a person in a black cloak with a hood over their head. They also wore a mask that looked to be that of one of the demons from a scary folklore that are usually told at Halloween parties or other purposes. Unfortunately, the mask was of one of the demons that I was scared of the most. Shukaku.
Normally, I would have looked away in fear of the demon face, but there was something about this person that just kept my sight on them. I honestly could not tell if the ominous being was staring at me through the Shukaku mask or perhaps something else. But whatever it is that this strange person was looking at, I just couldn't help but be drawn to stare at the person myself.
Suddenly, both Ino and Sakura jumped in front of me, startling me enough to cause me to jump. I could no longer see the strange person anymore for all I could see was Sakura and Ino holding a bunch of things in their hands. They both questioned me at the same time. Thank Kami that it was the same question.
"Have you seen the store clerk?" they asked. That was when Sakura began to look around in search of someone. She then turned back to me.
"Where is Tenten?" she asked, arching a brow.
"Oh. The store clerk took Tenten to the back to print out more invitations." I answer, looking in the direction that the two went in. "I'm pretty sure she's telling him what to write on the invites as well."
"Ah." Sakura says. I turned my attention back on the two girls.
"Mou~~. Do you think we could go back there too?" Ino ask, looking in the direction I was looking. "I kind of need this guy's help with the flowers."
"Same here." Sakura added. I looked thoughtfully for a moment before shrugging my shoulders.
"I'm not sure. You can try going back there. Maybe he'll help you too." I respond. I watched as the two looked in the direction of Tenten and the clerk before they started to walk towards the back as well.
"Alright. We'll take our chances." Sakura said. And then the two disappeared into the back along with Tenten and the clerk.
Once they were gone, I looked back in the direction of the window. When I looked out the window, I was scared to see that masked figure now standing very close to the window of the shop. The Shukaku mask smiling widely and creepily was not helping with my fear. Now I know that this thing was staring at me. I screamed.
"KYAAAAAAAA!" I quickly covered my eyes with my hands. That was when I heard the sound of Tenten's voice.
"Hinata! Are you alright?! What happened?" she yelled from the back. That was when I uncovered my eyes and peered out the window again. The person was now back on the other side of the street, still looking at me. That was when a bus drove by and I could no longer see the figure. When the bus had finally driven by, I was shocked to see that the figure was gone.
I was so confused and scared at the moment. All I kept thinking was 'What just happened?' or 'Was this just a figment of my imagination?'. That was when Tenten finally came running up to me, a worried expression gracing her features. Oh how I feel so bad for worrying her.
"Hinata. Are you alright? Why did you scream?" she asked me, holding onto my shoulders and looking me over.
That was when Sakura and Ino came out from the back as well, carrying big bags filled with the wedding items.
"Tenten. Is she okay?" Ino asked as she and Sakura rushed towards us.
"I'm fine." I say. I really don't want to worry them. "Can we please just go now?"
The girls all look at each other now before nodding their heads. Right after that, we left the store. Unfortunately, even after we left the store, I still felt like I was being watched.
After the shopping was done, Ino suggested that we do something fun, but I had to decline her offer. That incident at the shop left me feeling very uncomfortable. So instead of doing something entertaining, we just went back to my house. Once they brought everything into my home, I told them that they could go ahead and do something fun on their own.
"Really Hinata? We don't mind hanging out a bit." Sakura said, sounding really concerned.
"I'm sure. I don't want to keep you girls down from your fun." I said reassuringly. "Plus, I'm really busy today, so I'll see you later. Okay?" I say, although it was a lie. Everything that I had to do today I had finished when I was with them.
They all looked at each other, trying to decide whether to stay or to go. Tenten was the first to look back at me. "Alright. Fine. But we'll be back though. We might even bring you a little treat, okay?" she says, placing a hand on my shoulder while forcing a fake smile. Ino and Sakura were forcing smiles too.
"Okay." I reply back, smiling as well. "I guess I will see you guys later then. Bye."
"Bye." they respond as I close the door on their departing bodies. Once I closed the door, I placed my back to it and took in a deep breath as I hung my head low.
I knew those smiles were fake. I knew that they only wanted to stay to make sure that I was really okay. I could see all the concern in their eyes. I felt terrible.
"Hinata?" I jerked my head upwards at the sound of another person's voice.
"Neji?" I say, surprised by his presence. I quickly stand up straight, looking him in those stern eyes. "I-is there something you need?" I stammer. To be perfectly honest, things have been very awkward between me and Neji lately. Especially when we talk with one another. Neither of us never know what to say and when we do say something, it's so that we can please the elders.
Neji looks me over, causing me to blush I bet. He looks concerned as well. I don't like it.
"Are you alright? You look as if you have seen a ghost." he says. My eyes widen slightly.
Did I really look that bad? Did that person scared me that badly?
I could instantly feel my cheeks burn so I bring my hands to my reddening cheeks. I bring my eyes to look in some other direction so that I do not look at him. This was so embarrassing!
"Yes. I-I am fine. I just need some rest is all. It is pretty late, isn't it?" I say. I really dislike lying to people, but I just didn't want to talk to anyone at the moment. I just needed to be alone.
I bring my gaze back to Neji only to see him staring at me more intensely. Finally, after a few seconds, he turns around and walks in another direction. Most likely to the training grounds. "Fine." he says, not bothering to look at me. "Just remember we have a banquet tomorrow to celebrate our engagement."
"Yes." I reply as I slowly make my way to my room.
In just a few mere minutes, I make it to my bedroom. I instantly plop down on my bed, my hands covering my face. I sigh aloud.
"Oh! How could I almost forget about the banquet tomorrow evening?!" I say to myself.
Suddenly, I hear a tapping at my balcony window. I sit up quickly and turn my gaze to the large window. No one was there. I turned myself away from the window and look at the floor. I must have been hearing things. Maybe that strange person is making me hear things. That was when I heard the tapping again. I turned to my window again, only to see no one was there. This time, I decided I would cautiously walk up to my window to see who was making all the taping noise.
Once I got to my window, I opened it slowly. I stepped out onto the balcony an peered over, only to laugh at who I saw standing beneath my balcony, most likely hiding from the Hyuga still wandering about the house.
"Kiba?!" I gasp at the sight of my long time friend. I look out into the training field, expecting to see Neji, but he wasn't there. I then looked back down to Kiba who was smiling cheekily.
"Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Let down your midnight hair!" he joked, causing me to laugh.
"He-he. Kiba, you have to go home or else you'll get in big trouble." I say, still laughing.
"No way!" he says as he leaps high into the air and lands on my balcony, his face mere inches away from mine. I blush almost immediately afterwords. "Not yet." he whispers.
We stay that way until he pushes past me to go sit on my bed. I watch him do so.
"You know, I was really tempted to kiss you there." he says, smirking deviously.
I gasp and place my hands over my lips. "Kiba!" I was officially as red as a tomato.
Kiba patted the air as he laughed. "Ha-ha-ha! I'm just messing with you Hinata! I know that those lips now belong to Neji!" I looked down at the floor after the mention of Neji. Suddenly, I hear Kiba rise from my bed and make his way over to me. Just as I look up, his index and middle finger collide with my forehead.
"What the?"
"Now where do you get off not giving me an invite to this fancy wedding of yours?" he says.
"The invites haven't been passed out yet Kiba." I respond, looking him in the eyes. He turns around quickly and goes to sit on my bed again.
"Well, I'm just saying that I better be the first one you give an invite to. Okay Hinata?" he says jokingly. I smile as I make my way over next to him.
"Of course." I say, but then my smile turns to a frown. "I don't want to marry him though."
Kiba looks at me with a serious look. "I know you don't. It's because you don't love him like your family wants you to." I look at Kiba with a quizzical expression.
"What do you mean?"
Suddenly, he places his hand on my stomach, making me blush once more.
"Kiba! What are you-"
"When you truly love someone, you can feel it right here." he says. He then trails his hand up to my chest and places his hand where my heart should be. "You can also feel it here too."
"Kiba..." I say, trailing off, not knowing what to say next. When did he become so knowledgeable about being in love?
Slowly he takes his hand off of my chest and gets off of my bed. He makes his way over to the balcony window and positions himself to jump off.
"I think I should be going now." he says while looking out the window. "I can hear some of your clansmen making their way down this hall."
"Oh." I say, looking down at the floor. I then snap my head back up to look at his back. "Well, I'll see you later then Kiba."
"Hinata." he says sternly.
"Y-yes?"
"Keep in mind about what I said just a few minutes ago. Okay?"
I hesitate to answer. "... yes." and with that being said, Kiba jumped out of the window.
I ran up to my balcony only to see him jump over the Hyuga walls. He was fast.
Slowly, I close the window to my balcony and I locked it. My father always did warn me about not locking my windows. He always said that people will try to break in and steal something from us or worse... kill us.
After locking my window, I went to lie down in my bed, after getting dressed in my pajamas of course. Once I was all snugly in bed, I was just about ready to drift off to sleep when I got that strange and ominous feeling again that I was being watched. I wanted nothing more than to look back at my window, but I was too afraid that I might see the creep with the Shukaku mask. So I just laid in my bed and tried my hardest to fall asleep.
Well that is all for now. Hopefully people don't think that I am trying to rip off FaintFalconHunter's story because I'm not trying to. I just want to make somewhat of a continuation to their great story. I would suggest that you read their story Those 30 Days because you will see that I am trying to keep the story similar to the way that it was already written. Anyway, hope you enjoyed and please review to tell me if I should continue writing this story. Thank you :)