First Heat First Love

Chapter 2: Awoken

Hope you enjoyed the last chapter. Thanks for reading.

Neji slowly woke. The smell of earth and moss filled his nose. His eyes gradually opened. Sunlight streamed through the leaves of the shelter stinging his eyes. He pulled the heavy blanket over his face and huddled closely to the warmth that surrounded him. So warm here he thought as he nestled closer. His eyes started closing again. Then he felt a breath against his ear. His eyes snapped opened. He realized he was trapped in an un-welcomed embrace. The ache from last night return, but it was more intense than before. As he struggled to break free, he felt a stickiness between his legs. That brought the hell of last night to the front of his mind. Kiba broke his trust and humiliated him.

"Let go of me!" growled Neji as he elbowed Kiba in the ribs.

Kiba grunted and only pulled him closer.

"Let go!" he growled again, but his words were ineffective.

Kiba was in a daze between asleep and awake. He gave into sleep. The scent of something wonderful drifted into his senses and he buried his nose into it. It was softer than anything he felt before. What could possibly smell so good and be so soft?

"Get off me",

He frowned. Kiba knew that voice. His eyes went wide when he saw Neji. It wasn't all a dream.

"LET GO OF ME!" screamed Neji.

He released him. What had he done? Neji was the last person he'd ever want to hurt. The one he loved backed away from him. Kiba never saw such fear in Neji's eyes before. His heart ached. He'd ruined whatever slim chance he had of being in a relationship with Neji was ruin beyond repair. What had taken over him last night? Why would he attack the one he holds most dear?

A horrible realization hit him. It was heat. That was the only explanation. Out of all times, why did it have to happen to him now? He'd taken Neji by force and now the Hyuga was his unwilling mate. Kiba never wanted to take Neji by force. He would rather die than let that happen. Kiba gathered his courage and managed to look over at Neji. He was greeted by a look of hatred and distrust. His head bowed in shame. He deserved this look and worse for what he did. Kiba shook his head clear. He could save his self-loathing for another day. Neji was what was important now.

"Neji", he whispered.

He flinched at his name. Neji hoped Kiba had forgotten he was there. He should have known it wouldn't be that easy. It didn't want to speak. He wanted to hide away from the world and sleep.

"Don't speak to me", snarled Neji.

Kiba whined. Since they were mated an emotional bond formed between the two of them. Neji was unaware Kiba could feel all his distrust and pain. Kiba didn't know what to say to make it better. What the hell would anyone say in a situation like this without making it worse? Words from him would only make things worse between them. Neji turned away from him. He couldn't figure out why Neji just didn't run away from him. Then it clicked for him. Neji was too weak from the mission and their mating last night to run away.

Neji tensed when he heard Kiba approaching him. He cringed when heard himself give a pitiful whimper. He'd never made such a sound in a life. As soon as Kiba's hand touched his shoulder memories of last night returned. Would Kiba attack him again?

"I won't hurt you", said Kiba.

"Why should ever trust you again?" asked Neji.

His words hurt Kiba more than any blade. He understood the reason why Neji felt such a way. He hated himself for harming the person he loves so dearly. He wanted to soothe the pain. He caressed his mate's soft pale cheek. Kiba sighed when he saw Neji cringe in response. He felt even worse when the stench fear hit his nose. It was coming off Neji. He had no reason to trust him or accept him as a mate. As the alpha in the pair, his instincts screamed at him to comfort his omega. That was the last thing Neji wanted. It would only cause more damage to his beloved.

"Neji, please look at me", begged Kiba.

"Stay away from me", said Neji.

He got to his feet only to fall to the ground. Kiba rushed to his side. He tried helping Neji up but was shoved away.

"I told you to stay away!" yelled Neji.

He refused to give Kiba the attention he craved. Neji couldn't even stand on his own two feet. Eventually, he would need Kiba's help if they were ever going to return to the village. The dog ninja truly seemed sorry for his actions. His sanity had returned for the moment. For some unexplainable reason, Neji wanted Kiba close. What is wrong with him?

"Kiba",

"Yes",

"I need a place where I can wash off this stink. Since I can't walk properly, I'll need you to carry me", said Neji.

Kiba did not want his scent washed from his mate. Kiba smiled. At least he's willing to let me carry him thought Kiba. That's a start, isn't it?

"Wipe that smile off your face Kiba. If I had the strength I would walk on my own", said Neji.

He gritted his teeth. If he were at full strength he would do much more than walk on his own. He'd make the dog ninja regret ever even thinking of touching him. At the moment he was unable to do that. He groaned as Kiba picked him up bridal style. He felt himself quivering against the man who held him. Neji took a breath and tried calming himself, but didn't have any success.

"Sleep",

Kiba's voice was warm and heavy. It made him want to sleep, but he was too defenseless. Staying awake might be the only way to protect himself. He having trouble keeping his eyes open. When he caught a glance at Kiba's expression, he saw the worry.

"I'll have Akamaru carry you if you prefer", said Kiba.

Neji nodded his head. Kiba couldn't help being saddened. He carefully placed his mate on Akamaru's back. The large dog easily supported the added weight. Neji felt safer riding the white dog. His eyes grew heavy. He couldn't fight off the urge to sleep. He rested his head in Akamaru's soft fur and drifted to sleep.

The dog whined. He saw the pain in his master's eyes. Akamaru knew he shouldn't be the one holding his master's bitch. He didn't understand what went wrong. It looked like a perfectly normal mating to him. He walked gracefully so he wouldn't wake the sleeping being on his back.

"He'll be fine", said Kiba as he ran his hand down Neji's back.

Neji sighed and nuzzled closer to Akamaru's pelt. Since their mission was in the Land of Hot Water it didn't take long for them to find a hot spring. Kiba gingerly placed Neji on the grass.

"Neji wake up we are here", he said as he nudged his mate awake.

Neji's eye snapped open and he punched Kiba sending him ten feet in the air. He rubbed his cheek. Okay, he deserved that and more. He got to his feet and slowly approached Neji. Kiba kept two feet away from his mate, so he'd have time to avoid an attack.

Neji had a problem his body was extremely weak. His movements were slow and pained. He fisted the blanket he was wrapped in. If he hadn't used so much chakra in the first place he wouldn't be like this. But if hadn't used such chakra during the battle him, Akamaru, and Kiba wouldn't have survived the experience. He glanced at Kiba. His jaw locked in frustration. He needed the dog ninja's help.

"Let me help you", said Kiba.

He moved closer to his mate when he thought it was safe.

"I don't want your help", said Neji as pulled the blanket tighter around himself.

"I know you don't want it, but you need it", said Kiba.

"Fine, if I even think you're up to anything I won't hold back", said Neji.

"Sounds fair", said Kiba.

The truth was the last time he attacked he wasn't holding back, but his punch had so little impact. It couldn't only be caused by a lack of chakra. What's wrong with him? He cringed when he felt Kiba's touch on his shoulder. The slight security he found in being wrapped in the blanket was taken away when Kiba pulled it away. He covered as much of his body as possible.

Kiba tried not staring at the dried seed and blood caked to Neji's inner thighs. The alpha part of him was happy that his mate was covered in his both inside and out with his scent. Kiba bit his cheek to stop himself from giving into that side of himself. Kiba nearly whined, when he saw the dark bruises he'd left on his mate's hips. He took off his clothes.

"What are you doing?" asked Neji.

"I'm not letting you bathe alone when you're this weak", said Kiba.

"I'm not weak!" growled Neji.

"I didn't mean it like that. It was an s-ranked mission and you took the brunt of the attack it's okay for you to be weakened. I can sense your pain there's no use in trying to hide it", said Kiba.

Neji didn't put up an argument. Kiba didn't like this. He kept his movements slow, so there would be less of a chance of him spooking his mate. His arm carefully wrapped around Neji to ensure he wouldn't cause further damage.

They slowly waded into the water. Neji closed his eyes for a few second at the feel of the hot water against his aching muscles. The brief state of relaxation was ended, when he was pulled into Kiba's lap. The position was uncomfortable in so many ways. He tried getting out his embrace.

"Stop squirming", said Kiba

"I don't need to stay in your lap", said Neji.

"Calm down the more you struggle against this the longer we'll have to stay like this", said Kiba.

He settled in the other's lap. Neji flinched when Kiba raised his and toward him. He closed his eyes and braced himself for an attack. To his surprise, he felt Kiba gently washing away the dirt from his face.

"I'm only washing you. Did you really think I would hit you?" asked Kiba.

He sighed when he saw Neji nod.

"I would never hit you", said Kiba.

He was having a difficult time controlling his urges around his weakened mate. Especially under these conditions. Neji seemed more at ease. At least he relaxed enough to stop shaking in his lap. He started washing away the dirt and cleaning the scratches left by their mating.

Neji tensed when he felt Kiba's hand travel lower. He whimpered when Kiba's hand traveled to his rear. Two of Kiba's long fingers pushed into him and gently started cleaning him. His face went hot when he found himself enjoying the extremely intimate cleaning. He bit his lip to stop himself from moaning, but he couldn't stop himself from whining when Kiba pulled out his fingers.

"There I'm finished", said Kiba.

He sat Neji down in a shallower part of the spring. His new mate needed space. He started washing. Kiba made Akamaru watch over his mate. The large white dog sat by Neji's side.

Neji's mind was in a haze of confusion. Part of him feared Kiba's touch another part longed for the soft touches. Neji almost enjoyed Kiba's gentle cleaning of him. His fingers dug into the soft floor of the spring. He had no idea what was going on with him. His body was aching and his emotions were in chaos. He was confused, hurt, afraid, and betrayed. Neji should hate Kiba for what he did to him. But the Kiba now was so different from the one last night. A shiver ran down his back when he thought of the night. Neji tried sorting through the many thoughts going through his head, but it was an impossible task. He heard water moving as Kiba approached him.

"Ready to leave?" asked Kiba.

Neji nodded his head, but dare not look at Kiba. He helped Neji from the water and carefully placed him on the grass.

"Where are your clothes?" asked Kiba.

"My bag",

Kiba took the clothes from Neji's bag.

"Do you need my help getting dressed?" asked Kiba.

"I'm capable of putting my clothes on. I'm not a complete invalid", said Neji as he took his clothes from Kiba.

"We should rest here for a bit", said Kiba.

The Hyuga didn't argue. Kiba made sure to give his mate plenty of space, but he made sure Akamaru watch over the weakened Hyuga. Even from a distance, he sensed his mate's hate for him through their link. At least Neji wasn't in as much pain and fear as before. Kiba felt like he deserved the strong waves hatred coming at him. A few hours later Neji recovered enough to stand up on his own.

"I'm ready to leave, Kiba", he said.

"Are you sure?" asked Kiba.

"I wouldn't have told you if I weren't sure", said Neji.

Kiba tried picking up Neji, but he swatted his hands away.

"I don't need you to carry me, Kiba. I only need you to support me as we run", said Neji.

Kiba wrapped Neji's arm around his shoulder. They ran through the trees.