A/N: Hi everyone its Silver Winged Eve. I've been dying to get back on the computer and type, but my stupid USB has been giving me problems and my laptop is infected with viruses (No fun at all ). Plus on top of all that things have been pretty hectic all the time, non-stop. Anyway, let's not dwell on the past.

In chapter two we introduce Neji (Hooray! )

Please don't be upset by my lack of up dating it's been a very hectic school year. I barely had any time to think up a good plot. Thanks for the reviews though I was so happy.

Ages:

Hinata-15 (yes she's the youngest)

Neji, TenTen, Lee, and Temari-17 going on18

All of the other characters- 16 (Kiba, Naruto, Sakura, Ino, and Shino) or 17(Kankuro, Sai, Saskue, Shikamaru, and Choji)

Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN NARUTO! If I did I would let all Naruto lovers share in the wealth.

Konoha High

Chapter 2

Neji's Humble abode and blunt rules

When the car pulled up to Neji's house I was relieved and nervous at the same time. Of course I was happy about seeing my cousin again, but we haven't really talked since he moved out of the compound. Before he left we were as thick as thieves. Anytime we could we would walk in the park just talking, telling jokes, or just sharing brotherly/sisterly silence. That all came to an end when Neji moved out, since Hiashi was so mad he didn't let me or Hanabi (even though she probably didn't care) call him or go to his house. 'I hope he doesn't think I was avoiding being his friend/cousin', I thought sadly.

'I wonder if he remembers what I look like', last time I saw him was before his move. Since it was only a few years ago, I bet their wasn't going to be much of a change. I gave the driver a good tip and bid him a safe trip home. He told me to take care of myself and started to drive back to the compound. Looking around I noticed that Neji must have had someone help him work on the flower beds and décor; since he wasn't that good at garden work. It looked like it had a woman's touch here and there. That thought made me blush. What if Neji had a girl friend, what if she was there, would I be barging in on their privacy?

With these thoughts in mind I timidly knocked on the door and rang the doorbell. Neji immediately opened the door; he started to smile warmly at me.

"Welcome Hinata-niichan, it's been a while", he swepted me up into a bear hug "I've missed you so much!"

It was nice seeing nii-kun again.

He looked very mature and collected on the outside, but there was something in his eyes that told me he was still the same Neji that I remembered. 'The girls must be eating there hearts out over him. Especially since he probably has a girl friend. His brown hair was long and held back in a loose pony tail. He was well-built and still taller than me, but I didn't mind most people are.

"Wow Hinata you grew up a lot when I left didn't you", he told me.

"I guess", I said softly "I don't think I change all that much"

"Are you kidding you're hair got longer and you finally filled out into your body" Neji looked at me "I hope the boys at Konoha don't give you a hard time or there in for a beating"

He had a look of brotherly protection pass over him. Boys at my old school practically drooled on me when I developed my curves and hour glass form. Father almost had a heart attack when I told him. He even threatened to put me into an all girl's school. Thank Kami he didn't or I think I just would have died.

I grinned to myself when I remembered the look on his face, then started to giggle.

"What's so funny nii-san" Neji inquired

"Oh it's nothing"

Next, we took a tour of his house. It was very beautiful and cozy. It reminded me of home without my bastard of a father. It's not that I don't love my dad, it's just that he treats me like I'm a burden to him all the time. There were a lot of rooms and his house was huge. It was like Neji lived in his own private mansion. It made me wonder how he found his way around. 'I hope I don't end up getting lost', I said to myself. At the end of the tour I only remembered where the living room, my own room, Neji's room, and the kitchen were.

"I hope you enjoyed the tour, nii-sama", he grinned. We were outside my room. I grinned too; I loved to see people happy. Especially my brother Neji.

"Yes!" I exclaimed "Your house is so beautiful. It reminds me of my old home, without all the misery and woe. Thank you for letting me stay here with you."

"No problem, my sisters always welcome here. Me casa es su casa!" he told me happily. "Now here are the ground rules"

'I knew he'd have ground rules, typical Neji.' I thought to myself

"Rule #1 No fucking in my house!

Rule #2 if you hear weird noises in my room DO NOT, under any circumstances, COM IN! Period.

Rule #3 if you go to a boy's house or he comes here, Tell Me. I cannot stress that enough!

'Oh my gosh! Did Neji just say that to me?' I felt my face heat up and my mind went blank. 'Did nii-san actually think I would do those things and especially thatthing? I couldn't even begin to fathom how that would even come to pass.

"U-Um… I, uh…" I start to stutter, completely uncomfortable.

"Don't worry Hinata; I know you won't break my rules. I have way too much faith in you" he gently reassured me.

"Uh-Huh" tt-thank you nii-san" I said in my shy, timid voice

"Good-night little sis"

"Good-night big bro"

With that he walked down the hall into his room. When I finally calmed down from his statement I went inside my own room. It was Beautiful. 'Nii-san still remembered my favorite colors'. There was a queen sized bed with a white bed frame and silver swirled patterns on it. The sheets were lavender and the comforter was midnight blue with silver stitching. The room consisted of a white dresser, book shelf, and working desk. The windows curtains were white and silver. A door was in my room which held my bathroom. There was a night stand next to my bed that had a lavender lamp on it. It also had a picture of my mom, father, Hanabi, aunt, uncle, Neji, and me all smiling and looking like a family again. 'That was when things were easier'.

I quickly got ready for bed, putting on my thigh-length lavender and blue nightgown. The bed was so soft and cozy that I immediately fell asleep. I didn't even care that id didn't get to examine my room more. 'Oh well, I have had such a ruff day'.

A/N Finally after months of not writing I've finally finished chapter 2. I feel so empowered. Maybe I'll even start chapter 3. Next chapter will skip to school and it's going to be Kiba's POV. I hope you guys like it so far. Bye!

Sincerely, Silver Winged Eve