Chapter 5:Night To Remember
The drizzling rain was softly falling from the grey skys of Konoha. Neji's silver eyes slightly opened at the sound of the rain making contact with the glass window,he looked down and there on his lap was a sleeping Sakura. Her head was rested on Neji's shoulder breathing lightly against the silver eyed prodigy's neck. Sakura had been asleep for a couple hours and the sun was already beginning to rise,it was 4:55 a.m...
"Why did she black out when I touched her...?"Thought Neji rubbing his temples.
"Did I do something wrong?"
He wanted Sakura to wake up so she could explain things to him...Neji was still thinking about what happened when Sasuke attacked his pink haired kunoichi. All that did was make Neji angry and he curled his hands into fists,he shut his eyes and tried to think of something different...No luck.
Sakura started to move around in Neji's lap and he soon found himself staring at her beautiful emerald eyes.
She placed a confused look on her face and removed her head from Neji's shoulder it was now hanging downwards.
He placed a hand on Sakura's shoulder...
"Do you remember what happened?"Asked Neji.
"Not really its kinda blurry to me..."Whispered Sakura.
"All I remember was someone calling my name..."
Neji placed his another hand on her Sakura's other shoulder and slowly put his chin to sit on Sakura's head.
He inhailed her scent and began to tell everything that he knew.
"Yesterday when I touched your cheek you...just fainted..."Neji began.
"I tried to wake you up but that didn't work."
Sakura said nothing and a rush of pain surged through her body,the memories started to flow back to her and her
eyes widened and she began to shake from one paricular replaying image that wouldn't go away.
It was Sasuke holding a kunai at her and then bringing the sharp weapon down on her neck...Neji could feel her body
temperature change from warm to cold and her skin appeared paler.
He turned sakura around so they faced eachother while Neji's hand was under her chin tilting her head up.
"Sakura...what did you see?"Worridly asked Neji.
"I...I saw...Sasuke with a kunai...he embed it into my neck and then...darkness..."Sakura finished.
"I was...so scared..."
Neji realized what happened and looked away from her eyes and to the small hole in Sakura's wall.
He knew that when he was holding the Kunai,Sakura saw Sasuke and her mind started to play tricks on her...
"I'm not Sasuke...I would never hurt you..."Said Neji.
"I was taking out the kunai from your wall and to you it looked like Sasuke had come back"
"N...Neji..."Stammered Sakura.
"I will always be here for you my Sakura-chan."Finished Neji.
Sakura was now inches from Neji's face and he closed the remaining space with his lips. It wasn't a long passionate
kiss but a sweet and gentle one...Neji pulled away first when he heard the thunder followed by the rain picking up
speed and now no longer making a soft sound but a loud thudding noise as it hit the ground and biuldings outside.
He pulled Sakura into a hug and kissed her forehead lightly,they both stayed like that for a while until Sakura asked
if he wanted some tea or something to eat.
Neji blushed when his stomach made a sound indicating that it wanted food,Sakura took that as a yes and took hold
of his hand leading him downstairs. She seated Neji in a mahogany chair and ran into the kitchen to make some ramen
for both of them..."Hmm...I'm starting to eat like Naruto now..."Thought Sakura.
She took two bowls from her cabinet and set them on the marble counter top. When Sakura had finished making the
ramen she gave Neji more because he was hungrier,she came out with two bowls filled with noodles and placed them on a
large dinning table.
Sakura went back into the kitchen and came out with two pairs of chopsticks,she handed a pair to Neji and kept a pair for herself. They ate in silence and ocassionaly looked at one another,when the bowls were emptied of their contents Sakura took them and started to wash the dishes. Neji pushed in his chair and sat in a big red couch,he let his head fall backwards only to be caught by the couch and he stared at the ceiling until he heard Sakura's foot steps near him...
Sakura went to sit beside Neji and felt two hands hold onto her waist and pull them onto...not a couch but a lap?
She stared up at Neji and laid her head at the crook of his neck breathing in his scent and placing her own hand on his chest.
Neji didn't want to let Sakura go,as if she would dissapear when he released her...She wanted to do something before she died
of boredom.
"Hey Neji...do you want to watch a movie?"Asked Sakura.
"I guess so..."He answered
"Great what type do you want to watch?"Sakura said.
"It doesn't matter...scary i guess?"Replied Neji.
Sakura went to her entertainment system and there was a section stacked with dvd's,she found a movie called "Doom" and put the disk into the dvd player and the screen was lit up by colour. Sakura sat beside Neji once again and clung onto his arm...She loved scary movies but at the same time they freaked her out...
When the movie began Sakura started to tense up becuase she and Ino had watched this same movie 3 months ago and they had nightmares for a week! But Sakura felt safe with Neji by her side. When she let go of Neji's arm he wrapped it around her shoulder and she leaned closer to him because she new that there was going to be a scary pop up coming soon...
Sakura jumped and let out a small scream her eyes were shut and she was holding on tightly to Neji. These types of movies never
scared him and he thought they were pointless...Neji didn't pay much attention to the movie,instead he was watching Sakura.
He loved being with her,it didn't matter what they were doing he just knew that he was head over heels in love with Sakura Haruno.
When the movie ended Sakura's face was buried in Neji's chest he thought that it was quite funny that she got scared by a simple movie.
Sakura yawned and examined the clock above the television,it was 5:37 p.m and the sun was still lingering in the now almost orange sky.
The rain had stopped and droplets were slowly dripping from trees and landing on the already wet ground.
She wanted to go outside and take a walk with Neji and watch the sun set...It would be so romantic to be with Neji while the amazing sun sets.
Neji got the hint when he saw her looking outside at the beautiful sun,he stood up and took Sakura's hand leading her to the front door. She put
on her shoes as did Neji and they walked hand in hand outside. Neji knew an area somewhere Konoha that was the best spot for seeing the sun set,
Sakura was hoping that they didn't run into anyone they new...Especially Naruto!
Sakura was walking right beside Neji her hand in his,she wanted to be with him forever...Sakura's thoughts were cut short when she heard an annoying,
ramen obssessed,pain in the butt's voice! It was nearby and her heart started to beat faster...If Naruto saw them holding hands he would get idea's and
would start to bug Neji. He probably would tell him that he didn't like her and totally embarass her...Oh boy!
Neji stopped walking when he heard a familiar voice call his name,he sighed because there was no mistaking that voice...It was Naruto.
They both turned when Naruto's foot steps sounded close to them.
"Hey you guys!"Said Naruto slightly out of breath.
"Oh hi Naruto..."Greeted Sakura with a fake smile plastered on her lips.
Naruto's eyes darted to where Neji and Sakura's hands were...They were still holding hands and Neji didn't seem to care wether Naruto saw or not.
He was tired of hiding his affections from everyone. Naruto gave an evil smirk and then pointed to their hands.
"Why are you two holding hands?"Asked Naruto with that evil grin still on his face.
"Oh great..."Thought Sakura.
"This is going to be soooo embarassing!"
Naruto looked Neji in the eye and then began to ramble on again.
"Are you to in..."Started Naruto but he was cut of by Neji's voice.
"Love?"He stated with a smirk on his face.
"Uh...Yeah that...well are you?"Pleaded Naruto.
Sakura looked away she knew that Neji would deny everything and probably make up an excuse?
But instead of hearing a "No" she heard...
"Yes...we are."Said Neji.
"Really...This is huge I'll tell everyone in Konoha..."Laughed Naruto.
Sakura blushed at Neji's confession...Did she hear right?Did Neji say that he loved her?
Neji shrugged at Naruto's words and he started to walk away with Sakura's hand still in his.
Naruto stood there on the side walk dumbstruck and then ran to the ramen stand to tell everyone!
Sakura never looked at Neji she was still a little shocked at what he had told Naruto...Yes they loved eachother but what would other people say? Sakura shook those thoughts out of her head...
"Who cares what other people think!"She thought to herself.
Neji stopped when he reached a small path threw some trees,he walked slowly making sure Naruto didn't follow them.
When he stopped infront of large bushes he let go of Sakura's hand and pushed aside the bushes making just enough room
for someone to crawl under. Sakura crawled under being carefull not to get her clothes wet and dirty. Neji was right behind her,
when they had gotten threw the bush Neji took hold of her hand again and led her to hill and covered her eyes so she couldn't see
until he removed his hands. Sakura felt Neji stop and remove his hands and she looked upon the Konoha Ocean along with the sun.
now orange setting behind the clear bue water in the distance. Sakura's breath was taken away,this was the most beautiful sun set
she had ever laid eyes on...
Neji's hands were now around her waist bringing Sakura closer to him. When the sun had fully set and the
sky had grown darker Sakura turned to look at Neji and brought her lips to his...Neji was caught off guard but kissed her right back,
his tongue licking her bottom lip asking for entrance. Sakura opened her mouth and his tongue entered her cavity,she almost melted
he was so gentle and sweet. Their tongue's entwined with eachother and soon after they broke apart for some air...Sakura's chest
heaved and she was turning 10 different shades of pink. She truly did love Neji and Neji loved her back...unlike Sasuke who never
returned her feelings.
"Sakura...I love you..."Stated Neji.
"I love you too Neji..."Sakura whispered still trying to catch her breath.
They both stood up and gave eachother a quick hug before walking back to Sakura's house. He was definatly sleeping at her home
again. They walked until they reached Sakura's door and they both entered,Sakura went upstairs to change into her pajamas and
make some tea for the both of them. Neji called his house to tell Hinata where he was.
The phone rang three times before his cousin picked up.
"Moshi moshi...Hyuuga residence..."Said a quiet voice.
"It's Neji...I'm sleeping at Sakura's again tonight..."Neji Explained.
"Oh...Neji...yes I thought you might be over there...''Said Hinata.
"How would you know?"Asked Neji with curiosity.
"Naruto told me that you were over there yesterday too..."She said.
"Oh and some advice Neji...Make sure you wear a condom..."
Neji's mouth fell open he couldn't believe that his cousin had just thought that let alone said it.
He cleared his voice before speaking again.
"Did Naruto tell you that?"Said Neji.
"Yes...he did."Stated Hinata.
"Let me give you some advice aswell..."Began Neji.
"Don't believe everything that comes out of that moron's mouth..."
Hinata couldn't help but laugh...what possessed her to believe Naruto?This was Naruto they were talking about,the king of lies.
Hinata stopped laughing when she heard Neji sigh...
"I gotta go Hinata..."Said Neji.
"Bye Neji..."She replied.
Neji turned the phone off and walked to the dinning room table,he sat down and waited for the pink haired kunoichi to return downstairs. He heard a door close upstairs and saw Sakura appear with her satin mauve pajamas.
"Wow she looks hot..."Thought Neji.
She wore dress pajamas it was extremly short,about three inches above her knee and it also showed off her cleavage.
It was a spaghetti strap dress and her hair was up in a high ponytail leaving some hair to fall around her face.
Neji had to keep himself from drooling all over his shirt before Sakura broke the silence.
"What type of tea would you like Neji?"She asked.
"Oh..umm maybe some chamomile tea...?"Answered Neji.
"Sure thing."Sakura said while walking towards the kitchen.
10 minutes passed before Sakura came out with two cups of steamy chamomile tea,Neji thought it smelled great.
He took a sip and let the liquid slowly go down his throat. He smiled at Sakura and she smiled back at him.
When they had finished the last of the tea Sakura suggested they go to bed,Neji nodded and they walked to her bedroom.
It was pretty hot that night even with the windows opened,when Sakura went into the bathroom Neji undressed until he was in his blue boxers he went under the covers and waited for Sakura. When she emerged from the bathroom Sakura was a little surprised to see Neji in her bed with only his boxers on! She walked over to her side on went under the covers aswell,Neji turned so he was facing Sakura...
"Are you sure...?"Said the kunoichi.
"About what?"Neji asked.
There was a pause and then Sakura spoke again...
"About us...?"She finally said.
"Yes...100"Answered Neji.
Sakura smiled and let Neji lightly kiss her on the lips before she laid her head back on her pillow.
He closed his eyes but heard Sakura turn to his side,Neji opened his eyes.
"This was a night to remember..."Whispered Sakura.
She closed her eyes and drifted to sleep,Neji stared at Sakura and smiled before he too fell asleep...