AN: here it is!! The waited for and loved Hinata/Neji story!! I know it took me a while, but I hope you like it. This story is about the secret and strange love that grows between the two Hyugas. A love, that has rules. Rules that Hinata and Neji bend as they come to see that the love they have between the two of them is stronger than even the Elders had hoped for.

If you are not a fan of Neji/Hinata, I suggest no reading. I don't want or need flames. Don't like it? Don't read it.

And please see my others story The Sun God and Moon Princess, which is a Gaara/Hinata story!

If You Love Me

Chapter 1: You will fight

Sun light poured onto the compound of the Hyuga family. All eyes, white with little bit of blue or lilac stared at two figures fighting. One, had white blue eyes and long dark brown hair. He was about 5'11", and his slightly pale skin was covered in Hyuga traditional robes. A black leaf head band went across his forehead. With a stance known as Jyuuken, the Hyuga family fighting style, the gentle fist. Small droplets of sweat came down his handsome face. His feet inched apart, waiting for the next strike.

Across from him, stood another Hyuga. She had lilac white eyes, and long black hair. Her hair stopped as the small of her back when loose. Right now, it was in a low ponytail. Wearing a light purple jacket, and dark blue capris, she stood her eyes determined. Smaller, she stood 5'5", with much whiter skin. Around her neck was also the Kohnoha forehead protector. Much more sweat had come to her body and face. She eyed the man before her, and sprung into action, her own version of Jyuuken poised. Shots of charka came out of her palm, and he dodged with grace.

The sounds of palms hitting and dodging attacks echoed as eyes kept watching, not another sound. Eyes, cold and kind watched with interest as another hit was made on the girl. She still stood though, stronger, and proud as she moved closer to him, shooting out charka this time, fluidly moving in an arch and shooting another, this one hitting her male partner. He took two steps back, surprised and pleased. It was written in his eyes.

The eyes, which are stronger, better, and yet, colder than her own. It made her shiver just a little. "Stop!" eyes turned as an older man about 45 came walking through the family to the two fighters. Both straightened out and bowed. He stood 6'2" with the same dark brown hair as the rest of the males. His eyes, the white blue looked down to them, his eyes showing nothing. Empty of any emotion. The way it was suppose to be. "The two of you have done wonderfully. Hinata," the girl looked at him, her eyes a little scared. "My daughter, you have done very well."

"Arigatou, obaa-san," she bowed.

"The both of you take a rest. I wish to speak to the two of you later," he then turned, leaving as the rest of the family went on their way.

"Hn." He turned away and headed for the nearest shower. He didn't like the idea of sweating. He bowed to Hinata and left.

Soft white lilac eyes looked pleased as she also headed for a shower to clean herself of the dirt and sweat that had collected onto her body.

The sound of chopping was what greeted him as he walked into one of a few kitchens in the main branch houses. He knew who it was without even looking. Her smell, the soft smell of herbs and lilacs held around her always. He could also smell the green tea leaves were being crushed so she could make some tea. "Thank you," he said as the plate of green tea mochi was placed in front of him. He took one and began to bite into it, his eyes still closed. He was thinking long and hard. What could his uncle want?

"Here you go," setting down the pot and two cups of tea, she sat opposite of him. Her eyes looking into the cup. She wanted to say something, but was unsure of how to start. She had changed from the stuttering young girl who was too afraid and shy to say anything. She would rather wait until she knew how to start then to stutter. "Nejinii-san….may I ask you something?" finally it came out.

"Hm?" he looked up, blue white eyes looked into orbs that shone with fear and yet, soft and tender, so much like the little girl he had first met when he was four. "What is it, Hinata-sama?"

"I was wondering…."She breathed in to stop the stuttering. "Is it true about you and Ten-ten?"

"Where did you hear that?" his eyes turned icy without warning and Hinata held back the need to poke her fingers together to not stare into the eyes that demanded her answer. "Hinata…"

"Well…I was over hearing Lee and Kiba talk about how much time the two of you have been spending, so I was just wondering.." she said a little quickly to get it over with. She looked into his eyes, which softened just a little.

"No, it is not true. Ten-ten simply wants help with the exams for jounin and I have agreed to help her. Now, finish up your tea and we shall go together to see your father."

She nodded, letting out a breath she held. Not that she would have ever told him, but she was also training for the jounin exams. She had asked all of her friends to help her. And she was doing really well. She could keep up with Lee, move faster than Shino's bugs and Kiba at the same time. She could hold her own against Ino's abilities. She was quite proud of herself. She had gotten so good, her eyes could match Sasuke's when need be.

"Ready?" she looked up seeing a hand that was a little more colored than her own held out to her. She reached up, a little surprised by how warm his hands were. Warm was not something she usually thought of when thinking of her cousin. They walked, side by side down the halls. They had been to quite a few meetings in the past year. Always untold why they had to attend. Though, they didn't mind. They were very interested on how their family worked. Hinata's hand reached out, rapping gently on the door.

Once inside they took their seats. Each on opposite sides, always facing each other. Hiashi coughed and the meet began. They talked about the engagements of different people in each branch and those who crossed over from branch to branch. Hinata watched her father carefully. She had begun to learn how to clear her eyes of emotions, though it took her far more effort.

"Now on to the business on why the two of you have been asked to come to this meeting," came their grandfather's voice. Hyuga Hideoshi was older at the age of 62. Smaller than Hiashi, he stood 6'. His blue white eyes were stern, cold, and hard. Though whenever one saw him with the children, his eyes were very different. He had smiles on his face, and his eyes were bright, kind and joyful. (AN: If he has a name already in the series, please let me know)

"Grandfather," Neji said and the two younger Hyugas bowed their heads. They were prepared for whatever was going to come their way. Anything.

"The two of you will begin the rights of your betrothal." Expect for that.

AN: Bwhahaha. All done. Did you like it? I hope so. I had a lot of fun writing this part. I think Hinata and Neji are really cute. Though they never do beat out Gaara Hinata.

NEJI: what?

Mizuki: Um…I was just kidding..really….

Neji: I will kill you…

Mizuki: AHH! Please R and R!!