Soon after that father stampeded in.

'There you are! Hinata decided to leave our clan and is no longer welcome inside! We, among the main house, must discuss how we go on with this! Till the time we made a final decision, you have to stay inside!' He shouted while pointing to me. I could think of many reasons why I didn't have too, but father was mad, very mad. I didn't dare to object him.

'Yes father.'

'Now go to your room!'

I stood up, nodded to him and Neji and left the room.

2. A talk with Neji

I wondered why I got detention. Was he afraid of losing me too? It was already my fifth day inside. New years-eve had been very different than before. Hinata left home and Neji was on a mission. A lot of our family went to the village to celebrate. So that only left father, a few elders and me. On the other days I did a lot of training and reading. What else could I do? I wondered if anyone of my team already paid a visit it. But I was more curious about how Hinata was doing now.

Suddenly I heard knocking on my door.

'Come in'

I was little surprised when Neji came in.

'I'm here to bring you tea.'

He sat down and put the cups of tea on the table.

'Thanks!'

'I didn't made it, I just offered to bring it.'

I blushed. Although he didn't made it, I was glad he brought it.

'Why are you blushing?'

'I'm just glad someone is paying me a visit. Being inside whole the time isn't really a pleasure.'

'I can imagine that. But before I forget, happy new year…' He muttered.

'Yeah, thanks, you too!'

It went awkwardly silent.

'So… How have you been doing last days? I was on a mission so I don't really know'

'Boring.. But I did some training and reading.'

'That's good…'

'…'

'…'

'How was you're mission going?'

'Yeah, fine. We had to go to a village, which has no shinobi, to prevent rows to happen. Apparently they had trouble during last year's New Years celebration, but nothing really happened now.'

'That sounds boring, yes. But I guess next year you will stay home during New Year?'

'If that's possible, yeah. Since nothing really happened there, Gai-sensei and Lee decided to celebrate and we were dragged along. Well… lets just say once but never again.' He said with a horrified look. I grinned. Although I didn't know his sensei and teammate very well, I knew how retarded they could be. He glared at me.

'Don't laugh about it. It's not funny.'

'At least something happened over there' I smiled. 'Nothing really happened here. I was the only young person between the elders.' I sighed. 'And you know how they can be…'

'Yeah…' Now it was his turn to grin. 'It sounds like both of us had an extreme celebration of New Year to endure, but then the exact opposite of each other.'

'Absolutely!'

'All we can do is hope that next year things will be better for both of us. So no power of youth or any stiffness.'

'Yeah…' I pictured what it would be like. Probably just with father, Neji-niisan and I hoped Hinata-neechan would be there too…

'Neji-niisan?'

'Yeah?'

'Have you heard something about Hinata?'

'Lee announced that Hinata has moved into Naruto's apartment, but that's not really new to us.'

'I wonder how she feels right now…'

'You shouldn't worry about her, she will be fine. Hiashi-sama will ignore her. She will probably get the seal, but after that he will leave her alone…'

'Leave her alone forever, yeah. That's not really what she wanted!'

'Than she had to choose for her family instead of that boyfriend. It was her own choice.'

'She is in love! He is the one that makes her happy! Why can't father understand that?'

'May be he does, but don't forget he is the leader of a prestigious clan. He can't show his weak sides!'

'Like love is a weak side…' I sighed.

'Yes it is.'

'And how do you know?'

He stayed silence.

'Are you in love with someone?' I asked him.

'…'

'So you are!' Who could ever imagined, Neji-niisan being in love! I smiled broadly. He gave me a slight look, blushed and quickly looked away.

'It's only developing and she doesn't know yet and it is better that way!'

I thought of who that girl could ever be, I guessed it was the girl on his team.

'You should confess to her, if you do not you could regret it later…'

He didn't replied to me. Silence fell. He was the one who broke it.

'Hanabi-sama?'

'Yeah?'

'Do you want me to bring a letter to Hinata?'

So he was changing subject already? But I was glad he asked. I knew he didn't want to get involved with the main house to often, so he kind of surprised me.

'Yes! I would love that! Give me some time and I will write some things down!'

'Yeah of course. Shall we train together afterwards?'

I looked up. He sure was nice to me today.

'Don't get the wrong idea. I just don't want the next heiress to be a weakling.'

'Sure! Thanks Neji-niisan!'

As soon as he left the room I started writing.

Dear Hinata,

It has been almost a week since you left the clan. Father forbid me to leave the house, that's why I didn't contact you. But Neji just offered me to deliver you this letter. I heard you live with Naruto from now on and I'm glad for you. I'm sure father will cool down soon and will allow me to pay you a visit. I'm very curious about your whereabouts. Please don't worry about me. I'm fine. Happy new year and good luck in your new house!

Yours sincerely,

Hanabi

Ps. Wish Naruto a happy new year from me.

Author's note: Once again a short chapter and nothing is really hapening, but I just wanted some interaction between Neji and Hanabi. Later on I will insert some action and stuff.

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