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Song

Everything was silent, except the softest tapping of rain against a long abandoned umbrella. What little light there potentially could have been was lost to the dismal grayness that threatened to envelope the entire sky. Amid the stillness, Hinata made out the silhouette of her cousin, kneeling by a small tree that overlooked the city.

She approached him, more out of habit than because she actually wanted to confront him. In truth, she would rather leave him alone and continue her way back into gloomy village.

He didn't look up.

Neji ignored her presence as she stood beside him, hoping she would go away. His silent wishes were never heeded, so she stayed there. After a few moments of awkward stillness, she whispered, "Nii-san, you will get sick. Come with me."

He promptly responded, "Go. I do not need your pity."

"Nii-san..." she shook her head, but he still wouldn't look at her. Sighing, Hinata backed away and starting walking towards the village again. She cast a desperate look at him before leaving.

There are many things you would not understand, Hinata-sama. Too many things that can't be explained. I will not be the one to tell you.

His thoughts were drowned out by the regret aching in his chest. And without her there, the sounds he longed to hear faded off as quietly as it had begun.


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Achillea