I don't know whether I had time to write this thing… 15 more weeks till my doom. Sheesh… talk about stress. Sniff, sniff… I might update slower than ever. SO I don't really expect many reviews. (At least read them) Oh and I DON'T reply reviews. I wanted the readers to read for themselves. Hehe… Unless there are people that wanted me to reply them. Please, do tell me. Smile happily

Chapter 11

Raging footsteps could be heard clearly. Everyone stirred and started to wake up by the loud noises. Ino mumbled few curses, "Damn it… Fuck those noises… WHO THE HELL…" her high pitched voices were stopped by Shikamaru's hand. "Troublesome woman… Stop yelling… You're giving us the headache…" he muttered and yawned. Ino, surprisingly, obliged. "What was that…?" Hinata asked. Suddenly a feminine voice screamed.

"DAMMIT NARUTO!" Sakura yelled. Everyone trembled. A mad Sakura means major pain. 'Poor Naruto…' they thought together.

"Sa-sa-Sakura-chan! No!" Naruto stammered, desperately trying to get away from the fuming blossom.

"I'm not gonna do anything! Just stand still!" Sakura ran after him. 'Sure she's not gonna do anything… but I will! Shannaro!' inner Sakura pumped her fist in the air.

"Who the hell would be so stupid to stand still when he knew his life is going to end soon!" Naruto yelled back. 'Sticky situation, brat?' the Kyuubi snickered. 'Shut up, kitsune! I'm dying here!' Naruto said back to the Kyuubi. 'You know very well I can't let you die… Need some help?' Kyuubi asked. Naruto shuddered, 'No! You are NOT going to kill her!' Naruto glared at the Kyuubi. (Whoa! HE could do it too! XD)

Sakura growled under her breath. 'He got you there…' inner Sakura said. 'Shut up…' Sakura snapped at her inner. Just then she bumped into her brother. "Oof!" both of them mouthed out. "Itai…" Sakura rubbed her sore butt. Yeah, she fell. On her ass may I add. (Lol) "Ah… Gomen ne Saku-chan…" Sakura looked up to Soujirou smiling apologetically at her while thrusting a hand at her. 'Oh how could I get angry at him?' she forgotten all her anger, "I'm fine…" she smiled back and grabbed his hand. Soujirou pulled her up.

"THANK YOU SOUJIROU!" Naruto said dramatically. Soujirou blinked in confusion. Sakura muttered something incoherent under her breath. "You spill a word about what happened I will ensure you won't have little Uzumakis running around…" Sakura whispered in Naruto's ear causing him to gulp a illusive lump in his throat.

She then smiled at him, "Deal?" she asked innocently. Naruto immediately nodded. (Poor Naru-chan… Got threatened… Lol! At least he didn't die… yeah?) Hinata comforted the frightened Naruto. Someone coughed seemingly trying to get attention. Sakura turned to see the others had a dumfounded look on their face. "What happened?" Ino raise her brow. Sakura shrugged. This is when Soujirou step in, "It's not morning yet… Might as well get back to sleep…" he smiled.

They obliged, since they are too damn tired to protest. Sakura sighed in relief, silently thanking her brother. "If Naruto weren't there, I think something might happen ne?" Soujirou asked. 'SCRATCH THE THANKING!' Sakura blushed madly. Soujirou chuckled and headed for his room. "Mou!" Sakura huffed, hearing Soujirou chuckled louder and disappeared into his room.

Sakura couldn't sleep. In fact, who would after getting kissed by someone you least expect to get kissed with? Sakura walked silently to her garden. She never had the chance to explore much of the house anyway.

Sakura gasped. It was the most beautiful garden she has ever seen! Okay, okay. This is the first garden that she had been to. No less it's beautiful! A cherry blossom tree is there. There is also a pond nearby. Water glittered as moonlight flashes through it. Cherry blossom petals flow around the place. There are also rose bushes planted there.

Sakura admired the sight. Emerald eyes followed as petals flow gracefully into the pond. She sat down on the porch, just staring at the garden somehow made her feel… peaceful. No problems, no noises, Sakura chuckled at that. That meant NO Naruto. She sighed contently as the warm breeze grazed her face and played with her bubblegum colored hair.

She felt so comfortable she wasn't aware of the surroundings. "Can't sleep?" a smooth voice asked. "As you could see…" Sakura sighed. It is so comfortable. There was extra warmth when the figure sat down beside her. Sakura tilted her head to look at him. "How bout you, Neji?" she smiled. Neji stared at her for a while and shrugged. "Gee… as if I'd know what that meant…" she sighed and turned her attention back to the garden.

Neji narrowed his eyes. Then he stared at her. Amusement in his eyes. Neji supported himself with his hands and the back. Both enjoying the silence until… "It's beautiful ne?" Sakura asked out of the blue. Neji raise a brow at this but answered nonetheless, "Hn…" okay… It's not exactly an answer. Sakura frowned, "What DOES that meant anyway?" she asked.

Neji smirked; oh he loved to make her annoyed. "Does it matter?" He asked. Finally! A REAL speech.

"Hn…" Sakura replied. Neji twitched. Sakura giggled softly, "Ne… now you know how it feels when people replied you that" Sakura smiled at him. Neji scoffed and looked away, trying not to blush at her cuteness. 'Whoa wait! Did I just say she is cute?' Neji thought. 'Uhh… yeah?' inner Neji replied.

Neji blushed. Thank god Sakura is busy admiring the garden to notice his blush. Little did he know Sakura had seen it. She grinned. Warm breeze once again blowed. 'Hmm… It's so comfortable…' Sakura thought. 'Yeah… I could practically sleep here…' inner Sakura said. So she did. Sakura wobbled a bit then fell sideways.

Neji was busy arguing with his mind to notice Sakura dozing off. Until he felt extra weight on him. 'What the…' Neji turned to look at Sakura. She leaned her head on his shoulder. Neji blushed, 'What the hell? What should I do?' he thought. (Hehe… Neji out of thought! Lol! That'll be the day)

He panicked slightly until he looked closer to her face. Her face is calm and… peaceful. 'So beautiful… Like a fragile doll…' his eyes stared at her face. Tracing her cheeks, her jaws, and then her lips. He blushed instantly. 'Shit!' he cursed in his mind. He then noticed her even breathing. 'She's sleeping…?' he asked. 'Well… no DUH!' inner Neji rolled his eyes.

Neji unconsciously cupped her cheek with his palm. Caressing it gently, he pushed a stray strand of hair behind her ear. His eyes held protectiveness, "Sakura…" he called softly, and making sure she's asleep. She moaned. Neji leaned in her face, "I think I love you…" he whispered.

He retreated slowly. (I was going to make her wake up… But… Nah…) Neji carried her bridal style to her room. Walking slowly and quietly so nobody would wake up. When he reached her room he opened the door and entered. (Sheesh… I'm too specific… Oh shit… too many author notes… Sorry!) He placed her on her bed and tucked her in the sheets.

He stood for a while, staring at her sleeping form. He leaned in for a good night kiss. On the forehead, "Good night, Sakura…" he wished and walked out of the room.

Somewhere… "Aww SO sweet…" Tayuya scoffed. Kidoumaru rolled his eyes. Sakon chuckled, "This is the perfect chance…" he said. Jiroubo maintained quiet. "Let's go now…" Kimimaro ordered. "Finally! We could fucking catch the slut and fucking get out of this fucking village!" Tayuya hissed. "Tayuya… You swear a lot…" Kidoumaru chuckled. "As if you fucking care" she rolled her eyes.

Sakura's bedroom… Sakura stirred in her sleep, her eyes fluttered open. Moaning, she sat up, 'God am I dreaming? Did Neji really said he love me?' she thought. She touched her forehead, 'And he even kissed me in the forehead… WAIT A FRIGGIN MINUTE! I'm not in the garden!' she thought.

'Oh SHUT UP! I'm sleeping here!' inner Sakura yelled. 'Neji… Did… did he really said that?' Sakura asked. 'Said what?' inner Sakura asked, annoyed. 'That he… loves me…' Sakura asked. '…Gee… you're so dense… Yes he did! Can we get back to…' inner Sakura stopped. 'WHAT? He said that! Whoa!' inner Sakura whooped with joy. '… I thought you said he said it…' Sakura thought. Inner Sakura was busy whooping.

Sakura sighed. She suddenly felt a hand clamped over her mouth. Sakura gave a yelp. "Don't yell…" the voice whispered. 'What the?' Sakura thought as she squirmed. "That was fucking easier than I thought. Now can we fucking go already?" a more feminine voice asked. 'Whoa… She swears a lot…' Sakura thought. (Hahah!) Then it's black out for Sakura. One name crossed her mind as she did.

'……Neji…'

Neji jolted awake. His hair fall on his shoulders, 'I could've sworn I heard someone called me…' he thought. He massaged his temples and groaned. Then it hit him, "Sakura!" he shouted. He jumped out of his bed and head towards her room. Because of his loud noise and the raging footsteps, the others have woken. They opened their bedroom doors to see Neji stormed through.

"What happened…?" They chorused. Gaara, who came out late, glared. "Someone's here!" he hissed. "Sakura!" Ino, Naruto, Soujirou and Sasuke shouted. They followed Neji to Sakura's room.

"Sakura!" Neji shouted as he opened the door. He found no one. He swore that his brain stopped functioning. "Where is she!" Naruto asked. Neji remained silent. Naruto grabbed him on the collar, "DAMMIT, HYUUGA! Where the FUCK is she!" Naruto yelled at Neji's face. "Naruto! Calm down!" Sasuke said. Sasuke activated the Sharingan and searched the room. NO one.

"NEJI! I need you to tell me where is Sakura!" Soujirou asked. He was beyond pissed. Though he didn't show it. Neji still stood there as if he was frozen. Soujirou clenched his fists.

"She's not here" Sasuke said and deactivated the Sharingan. Naruto continued to held Neji on the collar and was about to punch him. "NARUTO! It's not Neji's fault!" Shikamaru stopped him. Naruto growled and let go of him. Neji dropped and leaned on the door frame for support. "Neji nii-san…" Hinata touched his shoulder. Neji jumped at the contact. Naruto glared at him, "If ANYTHING happens to Sakura… You are DEAD!" he said and stormed out of the room. To look for Sakura.

"We have to report this to Hokage-sama" Shikamaru said. Ino, Gaara, Sasuke, Soujirou and Shikamaru went to the Hokage office. Hinata, Tenten and Lee chased after Naruto, "We'll take care of Naruto" Tenten said to her ex-team mate. Neji didn't respond.

Neji still stood there. Leaning on the door frame, 'Why…?' he thought. He then punched the wall beside him, causing it to break down. 'Hey… Calm down! It's not going to help!' inner Neji snapped at Neji. 'Why does it have to happen after I realized it!' Neji gritted his teeth.

'Fucking GOD DAMMIT!' Neji cursed in his mind. Inner Neji maintained silent. Unshed tears formed in his moon colored eyes. 'If only I stay with her… If only I didn't left…' Neji blamed himself. 'It's not your fault' inner Neji reasoned. 'Yes it IS! If only I hadn't left!' Neji practically screamed in his mind.

Dark aura surrounded him. Neji gave one last punch on the wall. It collapsed fully, 'I swear I will get her back even if it costs my life…' Neji's eyes glistened with darkness, anger, regret and hate.

Hate towards the kidnappers.

Hate towards him self.

He hate himself for not able to protect her. And so he made a vow to get her back and protect her at whatever cost. "Neji…" a voice called. It was Tenten. Neji gave a low growl. "Hokage calls for you…" she said. Neji then turned look at her. Tenten gasped at the look in the eyes. She trembled. Neji went pass through her. Tenten felt her self sweating hardly, "N-Neji…" she stammered.

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Oops… Uhm… nothing to say… Did ya enjoy it? I might update late… Okay… That was something to say…. Err… Whatever… I need to resume to my studies… Bye-bye