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After the next two chapters, Neji will disappear from the rest of the story. But not forever evil smile. I don't like Neji. Sorry for the slow update.
-Blackdolphin13-
Hinata was still getting ready for the party when she heard someone come in. She turned around and saw Neji in her room. He quickly shut the door and walked over to her.
"Neji, what..." Hinata started to ask before Neji shushed her.
"Please, Hinata, let me explain," Neji said. "I have a bad feeling about those newcomers. I think you shouldn't go to the branch house parties tonight. With all the people, I don't know if I can protest you from the strangers there." He hesitated for a second, doubt crossing his face.
Hinata put a comforting hand on his shoulder. She gasped in surprise as he gently lifted her hand to his face and kissed her palm. Before Hinata could react, he put an arm around her, pulling her into a kiss.
Hinata wrenched away. She backed up against the wall to get away from Neji, her eyes wide in shock. Neji smiled as he walked up to her. He put his arms on the wall next to her, cutting off any escape routes.
"I love you, Hinata," he said. "Those strangers,...I have this feeling you're going to go away. I don't want to lose you," he said. Hinata could feel his breath along her neck.
She finally found the courage to speak. "Neji, stop," she said, her voice steady, not reflecting the fear inside her.
"As you wish," Neji said with a sigh as he backed away from her. "But remember, tomorrow's another day," he said with a smile as he offered her his arm to go down to the banquet hall.
The banquet hall of the Hyuga mansion was huge. The front entrance was a set of spiral staircases that wrapped around the back of the rectangular hall before ascending to the ground.. From the staircases, the hall was a long rectangle. The sides of the hall were beautifully decorated and had stain-glass arched windows lining the sides. The other end of the hall was made of two huge glass doors that led out into the garden. For this event, the doors were left open to allow guests access into the garden. The hall was set up with long buffet tables loaded with food lining one side, while the other had an assortment of couches and chairs for guests to relax. In the middle of the two staircases was the orchestra pit, where some musicians were playing. The middle of the hall was reserved for dancing.
Neji and Hinata entered together. They immediately spotted Hinata's father Hiashi, along with the newcomers and Ino, seated to one side on some of the couches. Neji led Hinata over to them.
At their arrival, all three of the newcomers stared at Hinata. Hinata ignored the other two, seeing as she was locked in the red-head's gaze again. She trembled, but wasn't frozen as before. Hinata was able to truly look at him. She was certain-he was the same beautiful creature from her dreams.
Gaara watched as she approached. He remained calm and aloof. She was pretty. Her eyes and hair color were an exotic combination and her body was curvy inn just the right places. Gaara sensed that she was timid and uncertain, two traits he hated. There was no way she could bring peace. She would wither and die in the demon's realm. Just like the rest of the Mizukage's before her. Not that Gaara cared or anything. He just had to bring her back to his home for a while.
"Please allow me to introduce my daughter Hinata and my nephew Neji," Hiashi said.
Gaara stood and faced them. "It's a pleasure to meet you," he said to Hinata, taking her hand and kissing the top of it. He watched as a blush began to spread across her face. "Please sit," he said, motioning to the seat next to him.
He sat down and watched her hesitate before joining him. Neji seated himself right next to Hinata. Gaara frowned in annoyance. This Neji person could be a pain in the ass.
"This is Temari and Kankuro," he said, introducing the other newcomers.
"It's nice to meet you," Hinata said politely.
"Thank you," Temari said. Kankuro got up suddenly. "Where are you going Kankuro?" she asked
"To dance," Kankuro said simply as he walked towards a group of chattering girls.
"As I was saying, we're having a huge celebration tomorrow," Hiashi said.
"Really?" Gaara said sarcasm and boredom evident in his voice.
"Yes," Hiashi continued, choosing to ignore Gaara's tone of voice. "Hinata and Neji are getting married tomorrow."
Gaara sat still for a second. That was not expected, and the new news disturbed him a little. He mentally shook himself. It didn't matter. he still had to bring her back one way or another.
"Congratulations," he said to Hinata. He saw her blush and look down. She was obviously uncomfortable with the situation. He saw Neji smirk. Obviously this bastard was happy about this. Gaara wanted to rip that smug smirk off his face.
"Hey Neji, over here," another Hyuga called out from a crowd of branch house members.
"Please excuse me," Neji said. He glared at Gaara before walking away.
Gaara smirked as he watched Neji leave. Now onto the task he came her for-bringing her back to his world.
"Lady Hinata, would you be so kind as to show me around the garden?" Gaara asked. He needed to get away from this place.
"Yes, my lord," Hinata said. "Please follow me," she said, leading him out the doors of the Hall.
The garden was more beautiful than the hall. A large fountain rose in the middle, surrounded by a stone patio. Large trees lined the garden, creating a wall of greenery. Hinata led him past the fountain on a path through some trees. They came out on the shore of a small lake. The sides of the lake were lined by sakura trees that glowed in the moonlight. He saw the moon was full in the distance.
Gaara looked at Hinata. Her skin glowed in the moonlight. She looked beautiful.
Hinata turned to him. "Would you like to sit?" she asked. Gaara nodded as they both sat beneath one of the sakura trees.
Gaara leaned back so that he was lying on the ground. Hinata sat next to him, her back straight and her posture perfect. He felt her unease. His coat was straining against his body, hinting the obvious muscles he possessed. He smiled.
"Lady Hinata, I'm sorry if anything Ino said scared you," Gaara said, trying to get the problem out of the way fast.
Hinata smiled. "Don't worry about it," she said. Gaara's eyes widened when he heard her voice. It was soft and almost musical. "Ino didn't scare me. But I can't come with you," she said sadly.
"Why?" Gaara asked.
"You heard that I'm going to get married tomorrow. My duty is to my clan," Hinata said as she gazed out onto the lake.
""So why are you and your cousin getting married?" Gaara asked.
"My mother wasn't able to give birth to a male heir before she died. As the heir of the clan, I have to marry a strong leader in order to help the clan. My cousin is the leader of the branch houses, so he's the perfect choice," Hinata said.
"Do you like him?" Gaara asked
"Neji? Well, he's family," Hinata said. She looked down. "I don't know," she whispered. Gaara smiled. Success.
"What's your homeland like?" Hinata asked suddenly. Gaara was caught off guard for a second.
"Well, the city is where most of the people live. It's built into the side of a cliff and slopes down to the beach where the fishing docks are. The woods are perfect for riding in, and the plains are beautiful," Gaara said.
"It sounds lovely," Hinata said.
Gaara's face grew dark. "It was nice, but some rebels are making the roads impossible to travel," he said. "It's late. You should get back to the party." he said as he stood up.
"Oh, I didn't notice," Hinata said. "Thank you Lord..." Hinata started to say before she realized she didn't know his name.
"You may call me Gaara," he said before beginning to walk away.
He turned around and saw Hinata was smiling. "Fine, but only if you call me Hinata," she said.
Gaara held out his hand to her. "You have a deal," he said as she took his hand.
