Chapter 1
~Neji is my favorite character in Naruto, so I decided to write a story about him with an OC I created. NejiXOC. OC Pov. ~
-I do not own Naruto or any of its characters.
~Before we start here is a little about my OC~
Name: Kiku Hatsu
Height: 4'11
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Personality: Friendly, good-natured, and completely harmless, but can be spunky.
~Story starting now. Enjoy ~
"Kiku, hurry up the Leaf ninjas will be here soon." my mom called to me. My mom heard that Leaf ninjas were coming through our small town for a mission and she decided to let them rest here. Which means we have to clean. Joyous. I walked downstairs to find my mom with a broom and duster in hand. "Here you go sweetie," she greeted handing me the broom and duster. I walked into the living room and started to dust and sweep.
It didn't take me long considering my mom did most of it. "Good job," my mom said glancing around the room. "Now hurry upstairs and go get dressed." Dressed? I thought. "For what?" I asked. "It's not every day that we get to meet ninja's sweetie. Now go upstairs and find a nice outfit," Replied my mom. "Ok," I pouted. I walked up to my room and sat in front of my vanity. I stared in the mirror to see a pale girl staring back. I hated my eyes; they were completely white with a slight outline of black separating my pupils from the whites of my eyes. Curious when younger, I asked my mom why were they were white; she would always avoid the subject. I always thought I might have inherited them from my father; I couldn't have got them from my mother who has blue eyes. I never knew my father; he had died before I was born. Every time I would bring him up my mom would start to cry, so I rarely spoke of the subject. I grabbed my brush and started to groom my long blonde hair, a gene I inherited from my mother. I walked over to the closet hoping to find a dress; it's been so long since I wore one. I searched the very back of the closet to find a white and black polka dotted sundress. I quickly slipped into it knowing they guests should be here any minute. I found my favorite black flats and slipped them on. I hurried downstairs to show mom the outfit I picked out. "Is this ok?" I asked as I walked into the kitchen. "You look beautiful sweetie, it's nice seeing you not wearing jeans." My mom joked. "I love you too," I replied jokingly. "Sweetie, can you go set the table for me?" mom asked. "Sure," I replied. I went into the dining room and starting setting down some plates and silverware. As soon as I set down the last bowl the doorbell rang. My mom dashed past me and into the living room, I followed. "Welcome," my mom cooed "Please make yourself at home." My mom stepped aside to let them in. The first person I saw was a man in a green jumpsuit and bowl cut hair as dark as night. A mini shorter version of him followed. A pretty girl with brown hair and two buns on the side of her head walked in after. Lastly, a boy with long black hair and pale skin entered. The thing that caught my attention was his eyes, they were exactly like mine. "Let us introduce ourselves," said the taller man in the green jumpsuit. "My name is Guy-Sensei," he gives a thumbs up. "Im Rock Lee the handsome devil from the Leaf village." said the mini version also giving me a thumbs up. "I'm Tenten, nice to meet you," smiled the girl with brown hair. "And I am Neji," said the pale boy. I glanced over at my mom who was staring at the pale boy. "Welcome everyone," my mom finally said snapping out of her trance "I hope everyone of you like Ramen." My mom then led them to the kitchen, I stayed behind. "Can I ask you a question?" I jumped thinking I was alone. I turned to see the Neji. "Are you a Hyuga?" He asked. "A what?" I asked confused. "A Hyuga? That's my clan's last name." He asked again looking at my eyes. "No." I answered "My last name is Hatsu. Kiku Hatsu." He eyed me not convinced "It's just that those eyes….never mind," He then walked into to join the rest in the dining room. When I walked in I saw Neji had pulled Guy-Sensei to the side and was whispering something to him. My mom was talking up a storm with TenTen and Lee. "Sweetie can you come and help me serve dinner," asked my mom. "Sure," I replied heading into the kitchen.
"Mom? Can I ask you something?" I asked once we were alone in the kitchen. "Fire away," said my mom. "Who are the Hyugas?" She dropped the ladle she was using to scoop the Ramen and looked at me shocked. "Well it's just that Neji asked me if I was a Hyuga and I was just trying to understand what he meant." I nervously said. "Your last name is Hatsu sweetie," she replied picking up the ladle. "I know, but maybe dad was related to a Hyuga," I suggested. Tears started to run down my mom's face. "I'm sorry mom," I said panicked "Just forget I said anything." She wiped the tears from her face. "It's ok sweetie, I'm fine." Mom said turning to me and smiled.
Dinner was a bit awkward for me. I could tell that my mom was still a bit upset. And every time I glanced at Neji he was staring intently back at me.
After dinner my mother asked me to show our guests their room. Neji and Lee shared the room right next to mine while Guy had his own on the other side of me. TenTen had my room. "Are you sure you're comfortable sleeping on the couch?" TenTen asked. "Of course," I reassured her. "I actually think the couch is more comfortable then my bed." "Thank you so much," She said smiling. "No problem," I said and headed downstairs.
I couldn't sleep every time I would close my eyes I would see Neji. The couch was also a bit uncomfortable. I just didn't want TenTen to feel bad for having my room. The living room was pitch black except for a small flicker of light that was coming from a candle in the dining room. For some reason I started to get frightened. I then heard someone coming down the stairs. "Mom?" I called out as I stood upright. "Mom is that you?" I called out again. "It's ok, It's just me." It was Neji.
