A/N: Here's chapter two for you guys. Thanks for reading and reviewing the last one...

Disclaimer: Naruto does not belong to me.

Neji's Bingo Book

Jumping from tree to tree, hiding behind lamppost after lamppost, Neji Hyuuga continued his mission with utmost dedication as if a delicate balance hung on its success.

From what he'd heard from the conversation between fleabag and his cousin, he was heading for the Aburame residence, home of his next target. He took out his little black book and read what he's written about this new quarry not too long ago.

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Profile 2

Target: _

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Buggy, Insect-guy?

He scratched his head at his unimaginative codename. Bugboy and bugfreak were so unoriginal. He also didn't want to discriminate bugs in general because he recalled how Hinata loves playing with butterflies in her garden back at the Hyuuga compound.

Jogging his memory a little, he remembered that the Aburame bugs were chakra consumers and were consequently called chakra bugs or kikai bugs. Just like leeches, he mused. Leech-boy then? His brows furrowed. They didn't look like leeches. They sort of looked like… cockroaches? Cockroach-boy? Nah. The Aburame was literally a walking beehive save for the actual bees, of course. Maybe, leech-hive or cockroach-hive?

If not for his famed composure, he probably would have pulled at his hair, stomped around childishly and whined out loud, revealing his location to his clueless little cousin. But of course, he didn't do any of that. He took a deep intake of breath and closed his eyes, willing inspiration to come and give him a better codename for the current target. Codenames were essential, after all.

Bugzilla?

Bugger?

Insectasaurus?

Bugaboo?

Creepcrawler?

A few minutes and a lot of uninspired codenames later, Neji realized that if he did not finish this naming business soon, he wouldn't be able to spy—err observe his cousin interact with the target.

He sighed and wrote the next name that came to mind. His eye twitched.

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Target: The Buggy-man

Name: Aburame Shino

A.K.A.: Bugzilla, Bugger, Insectasaurus, Bugaboo, Creepcrawler, Leech-hive, Cockroach-hive, Leech-boy, Cockroach-boy

Appearance: Covered in dark clothing. Appears to be photophobic.

Hair: Hidden behind hood of jacket

Eyes: Hidden behind black glasses.

Skin Color: Hidden behind the rest of his clothes

Others: Insects occasionally popping out of nowhere crawling all over the little

revealed skin.

Threat: High

Observations:

Not seen usually.

Appears to be mysterious and reserved.

Appears to be close to Hinata-sama. Needs further observations.

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Once again, the data he had did not reveal much. He needed more. A lot more, considering the profile had absolutely nothing on the mysterious target. It was almost useless. Almost. Except for the code name, that is.

Nodding to himself, he continued following his cousin's track.

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"Shino-kun, I brought tea," Hinata said, as she held out a tray in front of her. "I hope you don't mind me using your kitchen. Y-your dad said it was fine..."

"Thank you, Hinata. You shouldn't have troubled yourself, though. I'm already quite recovered."

Placing the tray over a bedside table, Hinata glanced at her sick companion and frowned a little.

"It's fine really. Aren't those clothes a little too hot to wear?"

Through his dark tinted glasses, Shino glanced at the cup of tea her outstretched hand was offering him. He accepted it, gave it a little whiff and took a little sip.

"I'm quite comfortable with them. This tea is good. Thank you."

"Your welcome Shino-kun." She gave him a little smile, not without her usual blush when given compliments.

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Additional Notes:

Target is still heavily clothed even in bed.

Keeps respectable distance from Hinata-sama. Still under observation.

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Perched on a nearby tree, Byakugan activated, Neji tried to focus on reading his target's lip movements. He found it exceedingly difficult since both his cousin and The Buggy-man—he twitched—were reticent individuals who had the uncanny ability to speak while only barely moving their mouths. Through practice and the years of living with her, he was able to accurately interpret what his cousin was saying. The same could not be said for his target. Still, he doubled his efforts to understand their conversation.

"It's getting a little late, Hinata."
'Let's go on a little date, Hinata.'

Had Hinata's blush been absent, perhaps Neji would've noticed his error in translation. He frowned. How dare he ask her out without permission? He hasn't even been approved of yet!

"I-it's fine, Shino-kun."

Neji almost facepalmed himself. Hinata was too nice to refuse for her own good.

"Your cousin tends to be overzealous when it comes to you and your welfare."

'Your cousin tends to be overly jealous when it comes to you and your affairs.'

For a moment, Neji stood unmoving with his mouth slightly agape. Jealous? Him? He glared hard and good at Mr. Buggyman.

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More Notes:

Target has a little too many bugs inside the head.

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Picking up a random bug scurrying along the stem of the tree he was at, he almost considered holding it hostage just to see how Mr.Buggyman would react. Or maybe to keep him behaved in case he really does go out on a date with his cousin. In the end, he decided not to let the jealousy comment get to him so he let the little bug go gently but not without a few parting words.

"I don't suppose you know the boy there inside with my cousin." No answer. He felt a little silly but it made him feel a little better to talk to someone.

"My cousin means a lot to me and I've sworn to protect her. I know she is quite capable of handling a lot but she has little experience with these matters. That is why anyone who wishes to pursue any type of relationship with her will have to go through me."

The little bug flew away to another tree branch. Neji sighed and returned to his 'mission'.

"Neji-niisan wouldn't mind," Oh yes, yes he would. "He means really well."

The smile on his cousin's face made him forget his mission for the briefest of moments. It reminded him of the very purpose of his self-assigned mission: to protect that smile and the one carrying it. With a more determined expression upon his face, he continued watching them.

"I guess I better get going then. Get well soon, Shino-kun."

Shino nodded and watched her leave his room. After waiting a few more minutes, he held out his finger until a little bug landed on it.

"Any type of relationship, huh? That's interesting." He said with the smallest of smiles upon his features.

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A/N: Just because it's fun let's have a little vote. Scratch that. Make it two little votes.

1) Vote for a pairing...

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