10,000 Words About the Hyuga

by Sintari

An ongoing WIP of 100 word drabbles written for Kaorien's 100 Themes Challenge at the Hyugacest Community on LJ. Expect more madness, love, sex and murder. And maybe even some fluff this time. Heh. Or maybe not.

5. The Things We Don't Say

Title: The Things We Don't say

Author: Sintari

Words: 100

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

Written for Challenge #85 – Cannot say "I love you"

Neji knows there are three kinds of statements – the thing you want to say, the thing you should say, and the right thing to say.

"Neji," Hinata whispered his name into the shell of his ear. Two Hyuga Councilors had cornered her betrothed, Hiashi was distracted dancing with Hanabi, and Neji was ostensibly as alone with her as he would ever be again. "Tell me you love me," she said. "Say it and I'll never look back."

"Hinata-sama. I… care about you a great deal."

Yes, there are three kinds of statements.

Then there is the thing you don't say.