Mshinata: Blahh, bad week. I do not own Naruto…or Special A. xD I might have mentioned who owned the school but…I'm changing it a bit. xD This chapter will mostly focus on Naruto so…the italicize paragraphs will be mostly narrated by Naruto. And some of it will be narrated by Neji…hehe. xD The same goes for him, too. The italicized will also be Neji. But that's only at the end…so…it's okay. xD
I knew for a fact that Obaa-chan was scary. I knew that for a fact. When I was a kid, I could hear her loud outbursts and other…things. Yeah. She would appear in my dreams…I'm sorry, I meant nightmares. Yeah…Obaa-chan owned the school. Unfortunately, I was her nephew.
Uzumaki Naruto.
"Hm…what would he expect me to wear…?" Hinata crossed her arms as he was in a tank top and shorts. Neji had gone for a while now…so she was home alone. "A skirt?"
After a while of pondering, she just picked random things and put them on.
I'm going to be late! She panicked as she ran towards the shopping district of Konoha. There Naruto was, sitting there nervously on a bench, waiting for his girlfriend. He waved to her as she approached him with a cap on.
"Wow Hinata-chan," Naruto was surprised, "this is the first time you've worn a skirt, ne?" She averted his gaze and blushed.
"P-please don't say anything." She mumbled, lowering her cap to hide her facial expression. She wore a mini-skirt with a jacket that had a white tank top underneath. It was simple…but it was enough to be worn for a date. He flashed her a smile.
"But it looks good on you." He honestly said.
"Do…do you think this is right, doing this?" She asked suddenly, shoving her hands into the pockets of her jacket. "Why didn't you ask Sakura-san or Ino-chan?"
"Sakura-chan…she'd probably hit me if I asked and Ino…would probably just be scarred for life." He sighed inwardly. "It's alright. Neji's not close by so…"
"Neji-niisan wouldn't do anything to hurt us." She blinked.
"Oh…you'd be surprised." He mumbled.
"Nani?"
"Oh, nothing!" He waved his hands as he stood up. "Let's go on our date in the bright daylight. It's better that way."
"Please be my girlfriend!" Naruto shouted to her as he pinned her shoulders against the wall.
"U-um…girlfriend?" Hinata blinked, slightly confused.
"You don't have to play stupid. You know…a…a c-couple." He said, taking his arms back from her.
"I…I knew that!" She blushed madly. "Don't…people get married after dating?" She mumbled to herself. He sweat dropped.
"I see you haven't dated anyone yet…" He mumbled to himself.
"So you want me to be your girlfriend?" Hinata finally got it. "I…can't do that."
"Fine…fine! I promise…just pretend for a day." He averted her gaze and sweat dropped.
"Pretend? Why?" She asked again.
"My…my birthday is soon…" He started.
"Oh! I almost forgot…we should throw a party." She smiled.
"Iie…this is no partying matter." Naruto said with dark eyes. "Let's just say…there will be no future for me…" Her sweat dropped. "Please! For a day! Just pretend in front of my Obaa-chan!"
"Eh?! The principal of the school?!" She exclaimed.
"Yes!" He replied.
"We have to be convincing to other people that we're a couple, okay?" Naruto said, walking her down the streets of the shopping district. She nodded in response. He reluctantly took out his hand while she just blinked and stared at it. "We hold hands!" Her sweat dropped as she also hesitantly took his hand. It wasn't hard on just Hinata…it was especially hard for Naruto. It felt really uncomfortable since…she hadn't held a guy's hand since she was five.
But holding Neji's hand back then didn't count!
"Hinata-chan…" Naruto called her attention, "Gomen…you're going to have to suffer with me for a while…so…just call me when you need help." He averted her gaze.
"No worries. I know you'll be there." She smiled at him. "You're a very precious friend to me."
Obaa-chan could always speak with her actions…it was actually kind of like Sakura-chan, if you ask me. Actually…Sakura-chan and Obaa-chan did get along well…it…it scared me.
"Naruto," His Obaa-chan called the little five-year old Naruto, "to be the nephew of the school's principal is…honorable. At least maintain being fifth place in your grade." Naruto looked at her with confused eyes. "If you can't do it…you'll have to suffer the consequences." She said with her innocent (but evil) smile. Shivers ran down the little toddler's spine as he hugged his teddy bear tightly.
Actually…those "consequences" would be like…tying me to a tree for three days with just water. Of course…that doesn't mean that I'm always bad. Obaa-chan stopped caring about being fifth place after I got into the top five rankings. Although…she still had that evil smile on her face. Even so…I still tried my best as a Musical Club member and a top ranking student. I skipped classes and did whatever I wanted to, too.
But no…hard work isn't the issue anymore.
It's about my emotions.
When you're in a relationship, you always express your love easier by actions…not by words.
That's what I've observed.
Yeah…most people think I'm the stupidest kid on the block…but that's just my personality. I'm not necessarily stupid.
"Let's just observe couples, okay?" Naruto said, tugging Hinata along with him. She quietly obliged and followed him into a restaurant.
Naruto observed that the couple was probably newly formed since the girl was so shy. The guy kept pestering her to do something while she kept trying to push him away with that cute shy smile of hers. Until finally, she gave in and sighed with a full-red face.
And then, they kissed.
Hinata's mouth dropped open while Naruto just looked the other away while blushing madly.
She looked at Naruto but then quickly looked away. They shared the same thought.
There is no way we're doing that!
"No…we can do it if-" Hinata started, pulling her cap over her face again.
"Baka! You do those things with your true lover." Naruto said, sweat dropping. "Maybe…something easier?"
"You…kiss the person you like?" She blinked.
"At least…that's what I think." He replied seriously.
My Obaa-chan and her husband were always the popular ones in school. Many have said that she had a big bust and pretty amber eyes so…the guys just couldn't stop chasing her. I don't really know much about my uncle but they said he was pretty popular with the girls, too.
But really…I don't carry any sign of handsomeness.
Yeah…maybe Sakura-chan was pretty but…having a girlfriend was too much trouble.
"Naruto-kun! We have to practice for the principal…" She said, taking out her hand. She was referring to his Obaa-chan of course. He slowly took her hand.
Now, I'm really starting to lose confidence about tricking my Obaa-chan…she has the sharpest eyes after all…
Obaa-chan even said that I needed a girlfriend by the time I was a junior in high school! If I didn't…well…she'd send me to a matchmaker…
Every. Single. Damn. Day.
Yes…Obaa-chan was always true on what she said. I know that much.
And when she asked me about having a girlfriend…I said yes.
Yes…I'm an idiot.
She told me to bring my girlfriend home one day…oh great joy.
"You live here, Naruto-kun?" Hinata said in amazement as she looked at the huge mansion right in front of her.
"It's not as big as Sasuke-teme's…but it's still sturdy and firm! So it's alright." He said, smiling.
This is about…my feelings.
"Na…ru…to!!" The voice whom Naruto had always feared and had nightmares about boomed inside the mansion as the two quickly came into the estate. "That's not your girlfriend…you liar…"
Hinata was afraid…but then awed by her beauty. She had light blond hair in two low ponytails that seemed so silky…and pretty amber eyes which you could have gotten lost in them.
You could have…if they weren't so menacing.
Now that she thought about it, Naruto had never talked about his aunt/the school's principal. She didn't like public events, actually. She'd always speak to students privately.
"But…he really is my boyfriend!" Hinata lied as Naruto panicked and looked at her like she was crazy.
"Ah…Hyuuga Hinata. First in your grade…but only second to Neji-kun at everything…ah…that boy." His aunt placed a manicured finger to her lips.
"T-Tsunade-baachan…" Naruto stuttered.
"Speaking of Neji-" Tsunade started.
"He's…he's my rival!" Hinata managed to squeak out.
"Hm. Interesting…so Naruto, that means you hate Neji-kun." Tsunade dropped on her sofa and smirked at him. "Since…you know…Neji-kun and Hinata-san…" Hinata turned a bright red.
"P-please! Naruto-kun has gotten the courage to face you like this! Won't you accept it?" Hinata clasped her hands together.
"Ohoho…if you're so in love with my nephew, then kiss him." Tsunade's smirk widened. "Right in front of me." Naruto twitched while Hinata just stood there firm. She gulped and turned to face Naruto.
"N-Naruto-kun…we…have to kiss." She whispered desperately.
"Iie! You-" Naruto started.
"She'll only believe us then…" She said, only above a whisper. "Just promise me one thing…don't lie to your parents." His eyes widened.
Humans…they do stupid and smart things. You can't ever explain why they've done it or not. It's just…life.
"NO!!" Naruto said, furious now.
"I knew it. You wimped out." Tsunade said. "You really are too nice for your own good…"
"You only kiss someone when they're someone you like. Hinata-chan…gomen." Naruto said with a faint smile.
"Naruto-kun…" She only replied.
"Obaa-chan! I don't have one! Happy now?! Nor do I want one right now!" Naruto shouted furiously. I'll even take the matchmaker for you, Obaa-chan!
"I knew it."
"Eh?" Naruto and Hinata said in unison.
"This is the first time you've lied. And you failed to impress your auntie." Tsunade said disappointedly. Naruto sweat dropped. "Why did you lie?"
"B-because…y-you said…" Naruto stuttered.
"That I would make you go to a matchmaker everyday and I would make your life miserable?" She half-jokingly said. Naruto frantically nodded while Hinata's mouth parted but she decided not to ask. "Haha…you know I was joking, right?" Naruto parted his mouth as well…but decided not to speak. He felt like such an idiot right then. "But…you should handle your emotions seriously." Tsunade ran a hand through her blond-golden bangs. "And you are so sensitive…this wasn't even that important." Naruto's whole face turned a complete scarlet as he averted his aunt's gaze to the ground.
"H-Hinata-chan…" He caught Hinata's attention, "Gomen…"
His face…is all red. Hinata slightly smiled, "It's alright. You'll always be my best friend."
"W-wait…what's that noise?" Naruto asked, looking up at the shaking chandeliers on the ceilings.
"It…sounds like a helicopter." Hinata panicked.
"Wow…he's such a worrywart." Tsunade stood up and put a finger to her chin.
"Who?!" Naruto exclaimed.
"Ah…he called me before you guys came. He said he was really angry about something…he also sounded very irritated. I wouldn't blame him for killing the next guy he sees." Tsunade said plainly. "And of course…it was Neji-kun."
"Neji-niisan?" Hinata gulped. Tsunade smirked…a scary smirk that had always frightened Naruto.
"I told him to come by…since…I thought this would be fun." She said evilly. Hinata quickly ran out of the mansion to find Neji being dropped off by a Hyuuga Corps helicopter.
"N-Neji-niisan…" Hinata stuttered as he jumped from the rope ladder to the ground. He landed gracefully with an undecipherable look on his face.
"Next time I see Sasuke…" Neji stood up straight again as the helicopter landed closer to the ground, "I should thank him properly."
"W-why…did you come here?" She asked, gulping.
"Sasuke told me that you were here." He replied as Hinata walked closer to him. Her eyes widened. "He eavesdropped on the conversation you had with…" He averted his gaze to the hiding Naruto behind his aunt, "Naruto. You went on a date with him."
"What do you want?" She asked nervously. Neji slowly smirked. He looked tired and irritated…she didn't want to get him on his bad side.
"You owe me one." He simply said as he gracefully picked her up bridal style as she blushed and started to struggle in his grasp.
"N-nani?! W-what are you trying to do?" Hinata asked as Neji carried her into the helicopter.
Naruto's sweat dropped as he watched the two Hyuugas fly off in the helicopter. He sighed of relief.
"Don't think you're off the hook." Tsunade suddenly said.
"N-Nani?!" Naruto turned back to look at his aunt.
"Since you don't have a girlfriend, you and the whole Musical Club will be punished…severely." She said with an evil smile. "Oh…so many choices…so little time…"
I knew right then that Obaa-chan was really a devil.
Ever since I agreed to help with the Hyuuga Corps again…my headaches have only worsened. It's really troublesome. But…there's another reason.
"Otou-san is really happy when you help around, Nii-san!" Hanabi happily exclaimed, kicking her legs in the air while she was sitting in her chair. Neji un-did his tie and threw it to the ground. He unbuttoned the first few buttons of his shirt as he inwardly sighed.
It was…strange…how I found myself in my old…home. It was strange that I didn't feel any hatred towards the house. It was…so strange.
"The meeting was really successful! They all loved you, Nii-san!" Hanabi said with sparkling eyes.
"So…" Neji turned to his younger cousin, "you said I could go home after the meeting."
"Eh?" Hanabi suddenly looked sad. "I told Otou-san that you were attending some meetings tomorrow as well." She said with a pout.
"Stop being a wimp…go on your own." Neji said coldly.
"But…they said they really love your long and luscious hair." Hanabi sparkled again. An angry mark formed at Neji's temple as he sighed once more, but this time he sighed loudly.
I can't really do things as I please lately…I'm not even allowed to touch the piano downstairs where the memories I shared with Hinata-sama stood.
It really was…suffocating.
Those white-pearled eyes in this house were eyeing me, making sure that I was safe and didn't do anything wrong to their precious Hinata-sama.
Hinata nervously looked out of the helicopter's window as Neji sat next to her. She tried to avoid Neji's gaze as much as possible.
"What's wrong?" Neji asked as she slowly turned to face him with a nervous laugh.
"Y-you…l-look…u-um…angry." She managed to stutter out.
The fact is…I can't vent everything out on Hinata-sama.
He inwardly sighed and looked down at his hands. "I'm not angry." A tiny tinge of blush formed on his cheeks.
"That's g-good." She said, slightly smiling.
I should be mature and handle these types of things myself.
"By the way…" She started, fiddling with her fingers, "where are you taking us?"
Damn. My head is throbbing again. Not to mention…
"Well…" Neji started.
"Hai?" She replied.
"If I'm protecting you…it doesn't matter where we go." Neji said.
"R-really?" She asked, blushing furiously as Neji's face started to turn red as well.
"I…would do…anything…" Neji said his voice quickly turning to a whisper as his head slowly fell on her shoulder.
"N-Neji-niisan?" She managed to stutter out. Her trembling hand reached to touch his forehead. "N-Nii-san! You have a fever!"
To be continued…
Mshinata: Woo! I'm on a roll! –Gets pumped up-
Sasuke: Tch. –punches Mshinata on the head-
Mshinata: What was THAT for?!
Sasuke: Give her reviews.
Mshinata: Is that all you have to say, punk?!
Sai: Haha, she's trying to act tough.
Sasuke: Yeah…haha.
Mshinata: I…um…-thinks- I don't have a comeback.