Summary: The Hyugas go off to one of their many estates, however, Neji does not want to go. Will a few slight accidents change his mind?
Disclaimer: I do own Naruto or these characters. This story is mine though.
Hello guys! Thanks to those that read and review. Sorry, if this chapter was short. I actually had to force my brain to think on this one. lol. The next chapter will probably be the last. I promise to update sooner. Maybe around Tues. or Wed. Anyways remember to read, enjoy, and review!
Neji went out for a jog, a few hours before morning. He had confirmed to himself that what he was feeling was brotherly love. But does brotherly love, include constantly thinking about that person? Being inexperienced at love, much less a mere infatuation, Neji could only guess yes.
Sitting down on the moist sands, he made himself relax. He let his mind forget about the earlier encounter. He could hear the seagulls as they called out. And the smell of ocean waves, as they crashed into the rocks and sands of the beach. Truly this was heaven. However, it did not last long because he suddenly felt two presences. He heard soft footsteps, as the two feet made soft steps on the cool grounds. Seeing that the two figures were still about a few meters away, he decided to hide.
He went behind a big rock and listened in. The two figures were coming closer and Neji recognized them as two branch members.
"I don't know why she was like." A tall lean, branch member said.
"Well you that child. She is always very quiet." A shorter chubbier, branch member said.
"Yes, but her behavior was weird." The tall branch member said.
"She just stared at the wall. Something must be bothering her."
The two branched members continued to talk as they continued to walk off. Then Neji went out of his hiding place.
'Could they mean Hinata?' he thought.
Worried he went back into the estate, into the house, and went to find her room. But when he got there he found that she wasn't there. He checked every corner of the house. Then he breathed a sigh of relief as he finally found her.
Hinata was in the kitchen all along. She appeared to be baking bread. Maybe she was preparing breakfast?
'But at this early?' Neji thought.
Hinata then stopped what she doing and turned around to look at Neji. Her face was covered with slight flour, especially on her cheeks and nose.
"Hello Nii-san." She happily greeted.
"Hello, Hinata." He greeted back. "You've got some flour on your face."
He walked to her, until he was about an inch away then stopped. He could feel his face getting a bit red, as he noticed their situation. He made a low gulp and looked into her face to see it blushing.
He reached down to his pockets and grabbed a small cloth. He then brought it up and began wiping her face. He could himself getting nervous, and his heart beating fast, as he tried hard to focus on his imposed task. Meanwhile, Hinata closed her eyes at the touch and laid back. Then after a few seconds Neji was done. He backed off and everything was back to normal. The moment was gone. The two were quiet as their backs were turned and their heads focused on something else. Then Hinata broke the silence.
"Nii-san. Can I ask you something?" she asked.
"Hmmm?" he replied.
"About earlier?"
"Yeah….what about it?"
"Were you worried?"
"Yes." Neji answered.
"Is it about me?"
Neji looked away. He could feel his shoulders tense at that question.
"Yes." He replied.
"Why?" Hinata asked.
Though her voice was quiet, Neji could tell she was far from worry. It was unusual for Hinata to be like this. But at situations like these, Hinata usually was.
Neji had to answer.
"Hinata, I…."
Before this situation could get worse.
"What, Nii-san? What?"
This growing feeling. Those moments, those were not mere accidents.
"Hinata….."
I've got to tell her. That what I'm feeling. It's not just brotherly love. It's something more.
"What?" Hinata asked.
Here goes.
(A/N – those sentences are all Neji's thoughts even though their not marked)
"I did it because I think I like you."
That did it. Hinata finally stopped her ranting. Neji left the room, leaving Hinata standing there.
'Things, are never going to be the same.' He thought.
