A/N: It's NejiHina week 2016! I have been waiting for months to do this! *screams and almost faints in excitement* Ahem, now that that's out of the way.

This week, I'll just be working on my special fic for NejiHina! I might make sequels depending on the day or I might just make it a different chapter, it depends. Rated M to be safe. So here's to Day 1 (Hinata might be slightly OOC here but you never know)

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Day 1:

Marriage

Hyūga Hanabi was declared barren.

Due to an accident in one of her training sessions with the Hyūga prodigy Neji, she had been unable to dodge an attack aimed straight at her womb. The doctor had informed them with a breath barely held that the hopes for Hanabi ever conceiving had been drastically lowered.

It was due to this fact that Hyūga Hinata was reinstated as the next clan Head, so that she could provide future heirs for the family. Hinata had not stopped crying ever since.

Being cast off by the Head family in favor of Hanabi, the only reason that she did not have a cursed seal on her forehead was due to unseen circumstances when something should happen to Hanabi and she dies without producing an heir. That had come in useful for the times of today, when Hanabi, even though a lot stronger and worthier than her older sister, had to step down because she could no longer produce an heir. Hanabi had been strictly withdrawn, not talking to anyone and staying in her room. No one knew if it was because of the knowledge that she could no longer conceive, or the fact that she could no longer carry a Hyūga line.

Rumor had it that she had talked to her father about the issue of remaining the Head till her dying breath, after which Hinata could take back her place and her line could follow. Rumor also had it that the Council and Hyūga Hiashi had agreed and he had come up with a proposal.

Hyūga Hinata, as the next clan heir, would now marry Hanabi's betrothed, their cousin Neji. Neji had originally been betrothed to Hinata when she was born as the first child, then cast off in favor of Hanabi as both she and Neji carried the Hyūga blood strongly in their veins. But now, as the possibility of an heir with Hanabi was futile, they settled for the next best option; their original decision of having Hinata once more betrothed to the Hyūga genius.

"But I love Naruto!" Hinata had cried when she was told of her fate.

Hiashi shook his head sadly. "Now that you are heir once more, you no longer have the option of following your heart."

"But he's like a brother to me!" Hinata argued.

"Consider yourself lucky that you are not natural siblings, as was the case resulted back in the First Great Ninja War when the Hyūgas had become almost extinct."

"But he tried to kill me!"

"As heir and a part of the Main Family, it is your duty to carry on a strong Hyūga line and as a member of the Branch House, it is Neji's duty to protect that line."

"But I don't want to be heir!" Hinata sobbed.

Hiashi's pained expression was a cause of enigma. No one could be sure if it was because of the disappointment that Hanabi could no longer carry a line or if he was truly pained to have the weak Hinata back into the folds and responsibilities of the Main House.

"Think of your sister and what she is going through," Hiashi said. "She can no longer be a mother, a privilege that you still have. She cares about her family deeply. She is someone who would never hesitate to die for her family. You have to make sure it still lives."

That was enough to silence more arguments from Hinata. Hinata cared deeply for her sister and was always protective of her.

If Hinata were to die, then the line of continuation fell on Hiashi's siblings, and Hiashi had had only one. The burden fell on his deceased brother's son and Hiashi's nephew, Neji, who was the closest in line to carry on as successor. Even though Neji was more than capable, there were vicious tongues and higher-ups in their family who would be outraged to have their line continue from a Branch Member and to listen and follow orders from one. The Council and the Elders had found two birds to kill with one stone. Hanabi would remain as the clan Head, and the union of Hinata and Neji would mean strong heirs as well as letting the people think that it was Hinata they were following instead of Neji. If one were to die, the other was heir anyway. As weak as she was, the Hyūgas would not hesitate to follow a Main Family member as is Hinata.

"You have always played with my life," Neji spat as they were wedded and stood at the shrine, holding hands and smiling as they looked at each other for the sake and convenience of their audience who applauded as they sealed their vows.

"You may have my body, but you'll never have my heart," Hinata declared to him in response just as stubbornly. She couldn't help but blame Neji for being a constant thorn at her side, a person who had always caused her difficulty, a person who had always caused her pain and despair. But she had also always felt sorry for him, but not more than she was feeling sorry for herself at this moment.

Neji had had no objections to this union and had accepted silently. He was forced to marry into the Main Family, one he had always hated. It was his duty to the family as well as the lingering guilt (or satisfaction, one couldn't be sure as his hatred for their family was so well-known) of striking Hanabi down. It was the only way he could repay or make amends, by once more handing over his fate to the family and accepting whatever decision or punishment they decided.

He had never stopped hating Hinata for being a part of the Main House and constantly controlling his fate. At one point when they were children, he had been filled with pride and joy for being her protector, but that had all changed when the Main Family had allowed his father to walk to his death.

But he had also never stopped hating Hinata for making him think that the moon was brighter than it was, that the sounds of the chirping crickets in their compound had suddenly grown louder, and that time suddenly swept in slow mention as she made her entrance.

Yes, Neji had never stopped hating Hinata for making him, forcing him, to love her against his own will. No matter how hard he tried to squish those feelings, they always resurfaced, stronger than ever.

As they stood in their bedroom, he looked at her gentle face still filled with innocence loathed by the Hyūgas and his contempt grew. Hinata had always been right. It was himself he fought against more. It was his anger at not being able to control his own fate.

"So tonight is the night I finally fuck the Main House," Neji said as he looked at her malevolently. If Neji was another man, one who did not hate Hinata, he would have said how this was the night he finally had her to himself, unbeknownst to the circumstances.

She inwardly flinched, but returned his stare. "You will also be fucking yourself," she replied gently, "As has the Main House been doing that to you since birth."

That caused Neji to growl in anger, grasping both of her hands and holding them tightly above her on the bed.

"I will rape you," he said menacingly, threatning her.

Neji was bewildered as she smiled gently yet again. "It is not rape if both parties are willing to fuck each other. I am more concerned if it would be considered rape from your end, as you might be forcing yourself to satisfy me as it is only my body which will ever respond to you."

She knew that was not true. He was not forcing himself. She could feel that by the bulge pushing against her stomach.

He pulled back in shock. Hinata had grazed him. Looking at the girl he had always considered so shy, withdrawn and overpowered, he couldn't help but feel inadequate.

"I hope to god you're experienced," he said instead, hoping to instigate her yet again.

Her mind flashed back to a time she was alone in the woods with her teammate, Inuzuka Kiba. She remembered how they had both relieved their curiosities that day, how they had kissed brashly and how, later, he had pummeled her from behind. It had been rough and uncomfortable, and her knees had sprained. She had not liked it that much, and she had thought it would be different with the one you loved. Sadly, she would never be getting that opportunity with her husband. She had met with Kiba on several occasions after that, and both of them had gotten better at it, discovering ways to pleasure each other. There was no love, however.

She looked at him defiantly. "I hope you are as well, or is Tenten just incapable in trying to get you aroused?"

Neji's eyes could not have grown wider. "Tenten is... I will never...!"

He did not know why he was justifying himself. Tenten was not someone who attracted him, she was just a friend. She was clingy and loud, always calling attention to herself. Hinata on the other hand...

Hinata sighed, leaving a pregnant silence. Neji flushed deeply in anger. He would show her he was more than capable himself.