Chapter 5

When the smoke cleared she backed away slightly, confused of where he had taken here. Then she recognised where he had taken her; his bedroom...

He gently drew her back in his arms and kissed her softly. When their kiss grew more passionate she let her hands roam freely over his chest and shoulders. When her hands touched a certain spot she could feel him flinch though, something she hadn't seen him do that often.

She broke off their kiss and questionably looked up at him.

He tried to divert her by kissing her again, but she was already lifting his shirt. Although he would have enjoyed her undressing him like that, he knew this was different.

When she saw the gashes and bruises on his chest her eyes grew wide, for she knew there could only be one thing that would leave such wounds; her fathers Tenkan. And since they were still raw she knew he had just been hit. A wave of guilt welled up in her when she realised he must have gotten punished by her father when he had found out she had left the house alone.

Tears stung her eyes, but she didn't want to cry. Not in front of him.

But he had seen the sadness in her eyes and he gently lifted her face so he could looke her in the eyes.

"It was worth it…." He said solemnly, and then he smiled.

She blushed under his teasing gaze and blushed even more when she thought back on their heated kisses earlier.

Neji was surprised when she gently urged him over to his bed, and gently pushed him down to sit on the edge. He was even more surprised when she knelt down between his legs until she was on her knees mere inches away from him.

He leaned down his head so he could kiss her again, but after a few seconds she shyly broke off the kiss, slightly blushing.

Neji was afraid that she somehow had changed her mind about the whole thing, since he could still hardly believe his usually shy cousin was actually here in his room, returning his kisses with an equal passion and of her own free will no less!

She didn't pull back though, and instead closed her eyes. He could see she was focusing on something. Although he didn't know what she was doing or why she was doing it, he didn't want to disturb her either.

Within seconds she opened her eyes again, but he could still see the concentration in her eyes.

She gently touched one of the gashes her father had delivered to him earlier, when he could felt the strangest feeling. It was unlike anything else he had ever felt before in his life. He could feel how a warmth flowed through his wound and into his chest, immediately relieving him of his pain.

Then it dawned upon him what that feeling was and his eyes widened.

…It can't be…she couldn't… he thought confused.

But he knew that would be the only possible explanation for what she was doing with him.

He activated his Byakugan to make sure, but it only confirmed him he was right. For he could see how she channelled her chakra and gently let it flow into him, healing his wounds.

Although his eyes told him so, he could still hardly believe it. He knew it could be done, but also knew that there were only a few medic-nins that could actually do it since it required and almost perfect chakra control not even many Jounins had.

But his eyes could see it perfectly clear. His little cousin, who everyone thought of as the weakest Hyuuga, had the chakra control to be one of the greatest shinobi in Konoha. And if she would ever use it in battle she would have no need for stamina at all…

He looked at her, his eyes full with surprise, but she only blushed more and closed her eyes to keep him from distracting her.

The feeling of her chakra flowing trough is body was overriding his senses. It felt more intimate than anything he had ever experienced, and he knew he would never feel closer to her than right then.

When he could no longer hold back he kissed her passionately. Wanting her to feel the same feeling of completion she had given him. Her eyes flew open and the chakra flow stopped abruptly.

He hardly noticed it as his kiss grew more intense. She started to react to his ministrations and kisses with a passion he didn't knew she had in her.

Encouraged by her reaction and his own growing need he let his hands slit under her sweater and slowly pushed it over her head.

She could no longer think straight. Her last doubts were swept away when he had kissed her. She could feel the passion rising in them both and suddenly she felt the urging need to touch his bare skin. Before her shyness could even kick in her fingers were roaming his chest. She could feel his warm skin and tight muscles under her soft fingers. She could hear him hiss with pleasure.

He pulled her on his lab and kissed her even deeper. Then he looked her straight in the eyes.

"Hinata…are you sure? 'Cause I won't be able to stop if we take this any further…" he said in a lust thick voice.

She could feel her heart swell and kissed him in answer.

Slowly they made love neither wanting it to end. He tried to please her as much as he could, making sure she would enjoy it as much as he was.

She reacted with all the love and passion she had in her, completely letting go of her usual inhibition.


Much later he pulled her close in his arms, not wanting to let go of her, afraid she would take this wonderful feeling with her if she would leave. For as long as he could remember he had never felt this relaxed and satisfied in his life, and although he'd never been really happy before, he suddenly realised he was now.

… And all thanks to her… he thought with a smile, and pulled her even closer.

She made a strangled noise, and when he realised he was almost strangling her he released his hold some.

"I won't run off…." she said smiling, knowing what he was thinking.

He smiled back at her, and again she was surprised to see him do so.

"What are you smiling about?" he asked her when he saw her eyes.

"I like it when you smile Neji-kun…It makes me happy to see you smiling again…" she said honest.

Neji seemed to think that over.

"Well, than I guess I would have no choice but to smile more often." he said teasingly kissing the top of her head.

She laid back down with her head in his chest, relishing his warmth.

"You know your father will find out about this…" Neji began hesitantly after a short silence.

"I don't care…" she simply said.

"He could disinherit you for sleeping with a Branch House member…" he warned, his voice more serious this time. He started to hate himself for not thinking about it sooner, now Hinata would take the fall of his deeds.

"I don't care about the title. Let Hanabi have it. She wants it badly. I'll never be strong enough to live up to it anyway…" she said calm but just as serious.

"Ah, but you are strong Hinata. Much stronger than anyone thinks. What you did with your healing earlier proved that!" he said calm but positive.

But she didn't believe him.

"I'm not strong.. I just wish I could have some of your strength…maybe than my father wouldn't hate me so much…" she said more to herself than him.

But he had heard, and right then he realised that he hadn't been the only bird in a cage. She was just as trapped as he was….

He pulled her closer.

"You are stronger than I am in many ways…" he said honest. "I never realised it myself before today, but you truly are. Even though everything proves you wrong, you still hang on to your believes, without turning bitter or cold. That takes strength.
And like I said before, your chakra control is near perfect. With the right kind of training there won't be a thing you couldn't learn." he said.

She blushed, feeling really uncomfortable under his praises.

"Naruto-kun is the one who thought me not to give up on my dreams…" she said.

Neji slightly frowned at hearing the blond's name and a sting of jealousy hit him.

"He seems to teach you a lot…." he said his tone a tad colder than before.

"He's just a good friend, nothing more. You'll like him too if you let him." she said quickly.

"Why didn't you ask me is you wanted some extra training?" he asked quietly after a short silence.

She looked up in surprise. "I…I didn't want to burden you. You were already forced into spending time with me by my father…" she stuttered "And..I didn't think you would want to train me…"

She was right he knew. Before today he probably would have laughed in her face if she would've asked. Or worse, would have hurt her instead.

But that would all change he decided, and if she wanted he would help her train as long as she wanted.

They fell silent for a while and she was almost asleep when she heard him speak again.

"I will always protect you from harm Hinata, and not because of this cursed seal…" he whispered softly in her hair.

She knew he had only said it out loud because he thought she was asleep, so she didn't dare to answer. But her heart sang.

They fell asleep in each others arms that night, more content and happier than they could ever remember being before...


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