Neji glared at Sasuke but his attention went to someone else. "Neji-nii-san?" Hinata asked. "Hai Hinata-sama,"
Hinata looks at Neji "Why do you think that Father is interested in my life?" Neji looks away with his eyes, making Hinata know that he doesn't want to tell her the truth. "I do not know." Hinata smiles at him, "Thank you Neji-nii-san." Neji nods his head.
"Uchiha" Neji hisses. "Hyuuga" Sasuke coldly says. Everyone is able to feel the change in the atmosphere. Both were glaring at each other with such hate, you would think they will kill each other now.
"We need to talk, now follow me," Neji commands as he heads out. "Tch" is all Sasuke says. Once they were a good distance away Neji demands answers. "What do you think you are doing with my cousin?"
Sasuke glares at him, "I should be asking you? After all she confessed to me," Neji really wants to punch him. "Well then I suggest you tell her no already."
Sasuke walks away and heads to the others. When he entered he got the attention of everyone. "Hinata we need to talk." Hinata got out of her chair as she was heading over to where Sasuke was waiting someone pulled her back.
"Do you honestly think we will let her be alone with you?" Kiba asked. Shino nods. Hinata looks at her teammates then at Sasuke.
"Sorry Sasuke, maybe later." Sakura stands up and says, "Sorry Hinata but we have training so later won't happen." Hinata nods her head, and Sakura shows a smile.
-Hyuuga Manor-
As Hinata got home and was heading to her room her sister stops her "Onee-chan the council wants to see you." Hinata's eyes widen, but she nods her head. "Let me get ready." Hanabi lets her go.
When Hinata entered the room, the council was very impatient. Hinata bowed and took her seat.
"You are coming of age for marriage, and since you will never be good to be a ninja since your younger sister is far better to be leader you will be married off." Hinata gasps, "What?" She is about to cry but she tries to see if anyone is not with the council. She sets her eyes on her father.
Hiashi Hyuuga is not happy that the council had decided to send his eldest daughter to a stranger, without him knowing until now. 'If they wish it fine but she will marry the person I decide.'
Hinata is about to burst to tears, the council knowing it ask her to leave. As she does she bows. 'Married off, are they insane? I have become stronger than I used to be . . . but it's not like they will ever notice.' Hinata sighs.
As she looks around she realizes that she is not at the manor. 'Sulking too much sure makes time go fast.' Hinata stops at the town square and remembers Sasuke. 'Eeh why am I thinking o f HIM?' Hinata has turned scarlet just thinking about it.
"Hinata?" a voice calls from behind. 'I know that voice. . .' She lets out an "Eeep." Which makes Sasuke chuckle. Hinata turns around to make sure it is Sasuke that she heard chuckle. "Hello Sasuke." Sasuke stops and looks at her. Then turns away.
Sasuke clears his throat "What are you doing here at this hour?" Hinata replies "Just thinking," with another heavy sigh.
"Are you ok?" Hinata looks at Sasuke. 'Is he concerned for me?' Hinata nods her head, then she sakes it. 'I don't know what to do."
Sasuke turns his back to her and says over his shoulder "Come on I will take you home" Hinata smiles and walks besides him.
It was silent between the two. Then Hinata starts humming. Sasuke looks at her and smirks. As they got close to a stand some people saw them.
"Hey aren't those the love birds?" "I don't know why he said yes to her?" "What's so special about her?" "Honestly, just looking at her you can tell she is worthless?"
Sasuke tried hard to ignore them and not go beat the snot out of them. Hinata didn't seem to notice them talking about them. Sasuke grabbed her hand, and started to walk faster. Hinata became red from the contact. 'What . . . Sasuke is holding my hand . . .? We are holding hands. . . Holding hands mean. . . Sasuke likes me?"
Hinata was becoming more scarlet by the second with her thoughts.
When they reached her house, Sasuke let go of her hand and turned around, "Bye Hinata" Hinata without thinking called his name, "Sasuke"
Sasuke turns to see her bow, but what he didn't expect was Hinata's lips on his cheek. "Thank you" Hinata bowed and ran inside her house. Sasuke just stands there like an idiot. He touched the cheek that Hinata had kissed. Sasuke leaves.
Hiashi stood by his window staring at the scene. 'This is going to be simpler than I thought' Hiashi smiles. 'Tomorrow I will have a talk with the Hokage. Then everything can be settled, since they have done this under their own accord.'