Author's note: Arigato for all the reviews, both Kari and I appreciate it so much! By the way, Kari wrote and posted the last chapter that's why it's funny; I don't know why I suck at humor so much! Moving on… Today is Uchiha-kun's Birthday, July 23, 2004 that's why we decided to update… But hey this chapter isn't dedicated to him and you'll find out when you read it (muwahahaha!) well here it is Chapter 3, enjoy!
Chapter 3 – Neji makes his move
Neji's POV
Damn those two! They took advantage of the situation I wasn't around. Besides they haven't been having trouble with fan clubs, not like Gaara has one… That Uchiha sure knows how to hide, an idea suddenly pops into my head, and I smirk as I look at Mr. Popular 'get ready Uchiha Sasuke'
"Hinata-sama" I called to my cousin and she turned to me with that sweet smile of hers.
"Neji-niisan I told you to stop calling me that" she said with a pout, oh how cute she looks like that... I felt heated glares on me, and I can't help but smirk inwardly.
"I'll stop calling you that when you stop calling me niisan" I shot back, she looked surprised
"Deal, Neji-kun " she said with a smile.
"Hey Hinata! Kurenai-sensei wants to see you!" Kiba shouted running towards us with Shino following behind him, then he raises an eyebrow when he sees the three of us.
We've been waiting for these two to arrive so they can practice. I stood up, but then Kiba looks at me and said "Kurenai-sensei said that if you were around you don't' need to escort Hinata"
I raised an eyebrow and looked over to Hinata, she smiled reassuringly and left.
As soon as she was not within hearing range, Kiba spoke up. "Seriously you three never give up" he said eyeing the three of us "and now I'm guessing you'll all leave since Hinata left"
I glance at my other two rivals, as they nodded and left as quickly as they arrived. Kiba looked back at me and asked "Aren't you going?"
I nodded maybe now I can put my plan in to action as I look over to the direction Sasuke went to.
I've been looking for him for quite some time now. Where could he be? Maybe I should look in the roofs now… I quickly jumped to a roof and smirk as I find who I'm looking for. He seems so relax right now that I'm sure my plan would work with him not expecting it. I jumped back down and headed for the main street of Konoha wherein I'm sure his fan clubs are hunting for him.
As soon as I got there I quickly spotted Haruno Sakura who also sees me and runs over to me, seriously these girls have some stamina…
I act like as if I didn't see her "Hyuga-san!!!" she shouts.
I turn to her and ask "what?"
"Have you seen Sasuke?" She asks breathily
"Why are you asking me such a question?" I shot back with a glare
"Because both of you always seems to be together lately along with Gaara-san, now have you seen him?"
This girl sure is observant, now I wonder why she never finds him…
"I thought I saw him on the roof in the east side of the village" I reply
"Thanks" she says and runs off to where Sasuke was. Then I see Ino wondering where she was heading, I smirk inwardly here comes another one.
"ne, Hyuga-san where was Sakura heading to?' she asks
"She was heading off to where Uchiha-san was" I reply blankly
"WHAT?!" then she also started running to catch up to Sakura "DON"T YOU DARE TOUCH HIM SAKURA!!!!" such a boisterous girl, that's what I hate about fan clubs at least Hinata doesn't act like one… I notice some other women running off following Ino, they must have realized what Ino was shouting about… I smirk, well my plan worked. Great thinking Neji….
Gaara's POV
I look at all the women running a rampage around the city, probably Uchiha, they don't even notice me from where I'm standing. Damn I was planning on scaring them…
"Gaara" Temari called to me "Are you alright?" She also seemed stunned by all those women running around for a moment. I didn't reply to her and just started walking.
I heard her sigh "I was going to inform you that we received an order to go back next week" she said softly.
I shrugged and left her standing alone there. Go back… damn those two are going to have their chance with Hinata…
Sasuke's POV
The throng of women surrounding the house (he was on the roof) surprised me. Damn how did they find me?! I looked for an opening to pass through frantically. If I jumped to another roof they would find me and would run after me, and boy they can run fast… but that's the only choice I have. I breathe in deeply and jump to another roof. Damn they saw me! Better run fast Uchiha Sasuke or you might as well be dead.
I jumped from roof to roof as fast as I could, I spot the Hyuga main house. I pray that Mr. Hiashi takes pity on me and allows me to hide there for the meantime. I jump down and runs to the gate, where I see Hinata going in with Neji in tow.
"Hinata wait!!!" I shouted to her and both of them turns around, then they see the fan girls…. Hinata pulled me inside their estate. Thank you for my angel!
Luckily, the fan girls didn't see me come in… Neji glared at me, then I noticed that I have unconsciously hugged Hinata, she smells like lavender…. Then I noticed she was blushing and I let go of her quickly.
"Uchiha did you really want to unleash your rabid fan girls on my cousin?" Neji asks angrily
"Neji-kun daijoubu" Hinata says softly as she holds Neji's arm…
SHE WAS HOLDING NEJI'S ARM!!! WHAT DID I MISS HERE?! Okay maybe I was over reacting a little… then I realize Hinata asking me a question…
"Sasuke-kun daijoubu?" she asks worriedly
I nodded dumbly as she smiles "Yokata…" I hear her sigh "would you like to join us for tea then?"
"Sure, whatever" I reply my mask going back to its place.
10 minutes later
Hiashi's POV
Hmmm…. Neji rarely visits me unless he wants to ask me something, I wonder what it is… and the Uchiha heir is here, I distinctly remember my daughter saying something about rabid fan girls…. I notice that both of them are glaring at each other. Ah! My daughter is here with the tea…
"Hinata would you like some help?" Neji asks. Hinata? Oh so now they're on first name basis…
"Ah Iie Neji-kun I can handle this" Hinata replies pouring all four cups with tea and handing it to me, Neji and Sasuke.
"So, tell me Neji what would you like to ask me? You normally ask me something whenever you visit me…"
I notice my daughter blushing, I wonder if this has something to do with her….
Neji looks straight at me, and asked me something that shocked both me and the Uchiha heir.
"I would like to ask for your permission, because I would like to take your daughter to dinner"
I was dumb founded at first but I regained my composure quickly. "Have you asked my daughter?" I ask
"Yes I have" he replies with respect. I notice that Sasuke was glaring at him.
"Then I have no problem with it, may I ask when you are taking her to dinner?" I ask
"Can it be tonight?" he asks.
"Of course why not" I reply. And I notice the glare that was fixated on him got intense. Is my daughter that dense to them, because she hasn't noticed the two were giving each other…
7:00 pm, Hyuga estate (main house)
Hinata's POV
I wonder why Neji-ni—I mean Neji-kun asked me to dinner… I deeply sighed those three have been acting strange lately. Those three have been around almost all the time; I just don't bother to acknowledge them because then they'll start glaring at each other again…
"Hinata, Neji's here!" Hanabi called to me
I breathed deeply, and looked at myself one last time at the mirror. I was wearing an off shoulder midnight blue dress that reached down to my knees. I tied my hair to half ponytail with a ribbon. I didn't put too much make-up, just some eyeliner, and lip-gloss and I'm ready to go. Simple yet elegant.
I walked out of my room to the sitting room where Neji was waiting; I hope he likes this…
Neji's POV
I was a nervous wreck! My mind keeps on thinking about what ifs. Though I look calm and composed on the outside, I'm a mess inside. What if she doesn't like the place? What if Sasuke comes in and ruin everything? (Gaara doesn't really know). What if I end up insulting her instead of complimenting her? What if I start saying the wrong things? What if, what if, what if… I hear the door opens and look up, and I stop worrying about everything. There she was looking exquisite, with a blush on her face. She didn't wear too much make-up, unlike other girls who wants to catch my attention.
I stood up and walked over to where she was "Konbanwa Hinata-chan, may I just say that you look absolutely lovely this evening." Now that was an understatement!
She smiled shyly and said "you don't look bad yourself'
I smiled. I was wearing a black long sleeved polo (without a shirt underneath) and jeans. We weren't going somewhere to formal anyway.
I offered my arm to her "Let's go" she nodded and accepted my arm.
Restaurant
Hinata's POV
We arrived at the restaurant shortly after we left. The waiter ushered us to the back so we would be undisturbed, away from the glares and jealous stares of Neji's fan club (he's also a number 1 rookie remember). It's quite funny at the same time scary, Neji's and Sasuke's fan club I mean.
Neji's really nice tonight I wonder why. Everything's going quite well, Neji's even relaxed…
(hehehe… sorry I'm not good with doing dates so I'm not going to elaborate it)
Neji's POV
Everything went well tonight, I was worried about nothing. I'm walking Hinata home now; she's looking at the sky. I stifle a gasp, she looks... I don't even know how to describe her.
"It's a dark night…" I hear her murmur "…like as if it's going to rain…"
I blinked at her and look up the sky. The minute I look up the sky the first drop of rain fell on me. Damn! It started drizzling. I grabbed Hinata's hand and both of us started running; it was starting to rain hard now. And what more we won't be able to find some shelter in this part of the village. Both of us are soaked to the bone, I see the Hyuga estate and both of us started running faster. Both of us stop at the gate, Hinata was about to go in when I pulled her back, she stared at me with confused eyes.
"I'm not going to go in" I told her
She blinked and nodded seeing there was no need to answer questions. "Oyasuminasai Neji-kun" she said softly.
But there's still one thing I need to do… "Hinata wait" she looked at me again. I walked up to her; my face was inches away from her. I can feel her warm breath tickling my face. I slowly closed the space between us. She tasted sweet like chocolate, and I can feel the shock emanating from her. And the most unexpected thing happened, she responded…
I broke the kiss for air "Oyasumi Hinata" I whispered to her. she nodded and ran inside. I can feel a smile forming on my face, I touched my lips I can still feel her lips against mine.
I turned to leave to head to my apartment, but angered onyx eyes faced me. Uchiha Sasuke…
End of Chapter 3

Author's note: Muwahahaha! Neji you rock! And to think it's Sasuke's birthday today… (PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!) Hope all you Neji lovers liked that, although I'm very much aware that most of you like Sasuke much better… Well you'll just have to wait for Sasuke's date, see I'm not tasked to do his date, although I wonder why I'm the one tasked to do the mushy part… But hey don't forget to review! Until the next chapter, Sayonara!