Empty Pillow Talk
Prompt: I'm here
Author's Note: Plotless, mindless fluff.
Dedication: For Mis'ess Grayson who chose the number 7 for the one-word prompt project.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
"Ne, Neji-kun, I can't sleep."
A tired man shifts and turns to the speaker, eyes adjusting to the darkness that envelops him. "… Why's that?"
"It's too dark." is the reply.
The man stifles a sigh and stands up, opening the bathroom lights. A small light filters through the bathroom door, feeding a little glow of light into the bedroom. He walks back and slips under the covers, trying to fall asleep again.
"Ne, Neji-kun…"
"… What?" he asks.
"It's too cold. Would you mind closing the window for me?"
With a grunt the man stands up again, walking over to the window to close it shut. Once he did the task he walks back to the bed again and slips under the covers, this time waiting for her to speak once again.
"Neji-kun…?"
"What?" now he is irritated, sitting up with a scowl on his face. He looks at the woman who has not even moved a centimeter, her back facing him.
"Now it's too hot, do you mind opening the windows a tad bit?"
He shifts under the covers, an irritated look on his face. "Tenten…"
"Please, Neji…?" the woman mumbles.
At this the man sighs and stands up again, opening the window enough for air to come in. He walks back to the bed and sits on the edge, waiting for her to speak. When she doesn't, he slips under the covers once again, eyes aching for some rest.
"Neji…?"
"What now, Tenten." he replies, the constant irritation in his voice evident. He sits up, facing the woman who turned to face him.
"Do you love me?" she asks, and it takes him by surprise. He sighs.
"Tenten, it is 2am in the morning and we assigned to leave for a mission for tomorrow. Why are you asking this now?"
The woman sighs, blowing auburn wisps of hair in the process. She pouts slightly.
"I just want to know."
"Well I do, Tenten." he answers, his expression softening. "Now get some sleep."
"I can't."
"And why is that?"
"… I'm scared."
There is silence as he looks at her, a small smile aching to show on his lips. He really loves the way she acts vulnerable, he notes, as he lies down and faces her, tucking a few strands of hair.
"I'm here. No one will hurt you." he mumbles, letting her rest upon his chest while he rubs small circles on her back. This calms her down, a small smile on her lips as she snuggles comfortably against him.
There is complete silence once again as her breathing is even once again. He closes his eyes and tries to fall asleep.
"Ne, Neji-kun…?"
"Hmm…?"
"… I love you."
He smiles at this, snuggling closer to her. "I love you too."
Author's Note (2): This is my take on a drabble, yes. Please forgive me if this isn't what you expected.
Anyways, thanks for reading.