The Hyuuga family room was deathly quiet, as Hinata slowly sat on the edge of the couch, next to her father. They were both facing Neji, as Hiashi was angry at how close they had been, and wouldn't let her sit near him. Neji sat with dignity, even as he bowed and started his explanation. "Hiashi-san, you need not worry. I was only comforting Hinata in your absence. You told me to take care of her." Hiashi raised an eyebrow, turning to his daughter. "Does your cousin speak the truth?" Hiashi usually wouldn't go to extreme measures such as this; but he remembered when he was Neji's age, and he knew that Hinata was a pretty girl of the same age and mentality. "Yes, Father." The Hyuuga girl nodded to emphasize her point.
"Well, then, why would you need comforting, Hinata-chan?" She straightened up and her smile wavered. Neji noticed and wished he had taught her to control her facial expressions. "I-um, a-ano, I-I, N-Nar-" "Naruto had Hokage business to attend to, and they were supposed to meet at the theater, Hiashi-san." The two main house Hyuugas turned to Neji. He looked over to Hinata, seeing if she would understand and go along. They could both tell Hiashi wasn't buying it.
"H-He was suppsed t-to meet me, b-but he didn't show, Father." Hinata blinked innocently, poking her fingers together. From the hallway Hanabi scoffed, "Yeah right." Hiashi addressed her and told her to go upstairs. Hinata and Neji sat by quietly as the two bickered about why Hanabi should 'be able to have a life, dad.' And why Hanabi's 'too young to be out unaccompanied.' And how she should be training instead of being rude and nosy. Hanabi, of course, lost the argument and stomped up the stairs loudly. After the comical relief was over, Hiashi turned back to the two young adults, who stiffened. "Are you sure this was the case, Hinata?" "Y-yes." She said, once again putting on an innocent face.
Hiashi watched her for a second, before patting her on the shoulder. He then lingered and eyed Neji slowly, but he finally got up and walked into the kitchen. Neji sighed in relief. "You kn-know Neji-nii-san, I n-never lied to Father b-before." Hinata said quietly. Neji chuckled and "Well, it's for your own good. Wasn't even a big lie. Don't beat yourself up." "Thank you, N-Neji-nii-san." He walked over to her and put his hands on his hips. "No problem. Now, I'm going to go talk to the blonde bastard about that movie last night, hm? Be good." He ruffled his cousin's hair, and went to put on his coat.
On his way out, Hanabi stepped in front of the door. "Liar. There are only Horror movies playing right now. Hinata would never see a horror movie." Neji looked down at the girl, noticing she had the carton of milk in her hand, yet again. "I quite think you're wrong. You see, I have pictures of you in your Elmo pajamas, kissing a picture of Konohamaru. I also have access to the internet." The girl's horrified face looked up at him. "You wouldn't." "Want to find out?" She slowly stood aside giving her older cousin a nasty look. "I hate you, Neji." He laughed a bit. "You shouldn't drink form the carton." He closed the door.
Made this chapter longer, I realized there wasn't much substance in it. Enjoy.