AN: I was suppose to update my other stories before this, but this ending has been with me for a long time. So here we are….at the end….I can't believe it. I want to thank ALL OF YOU for reading this. For taking a moment and reading If You Love Me. Well…. After this, I'm gonna cry….so, have a good one.

I really want to thank all of you for following this story to this point…. To where there is an end. This story will mark the first I have ever full completed one. I really wish I could hug each and every one of you, and just tell you how much your support has meant to me.

If you have read the latest chapter of Naruto, then you know….that my little dream world can never be. BUT, its my dream world, and you all believe in it as well so… Forever, they are meant to be.

If You Love Me

Final Chapter: Then Let Me Know

The warmth of the sun shone into the hospital room, lighting it up. She still lay there, quiet and still, monitors going on in their sounds. But, as the small clock hit ten am, he would walk in every day. In his hands, flowers or books. He sat beside her every day, hours on end. He talked with his fiancée. He read to her, he did everything he could, waiting. Her doctor said she could wake up any time now. So he waited for her. Two months have gone by since the incident, and still he waited. Hiashi-sama had suggested maybe he should give up, but Hyuga Neji refused. He would waited til the end of time.
"hello Hinata," He said softly, sitting next to her. "Sorry I'm running late. I had an errand to run and came as fast as I could." Sighing, he picked up her hand. "I have a gift for you." Neji smiled sadly, looking at her still face. "I wanted to give it to you sooner, but I just…I got lost between my pride and my promise." (AN: LOL!) I wanted to remember who I was, before the pain, before losing that which I believed was dear. Instead, I had lost you."
"I wish…I could undo all the pain and the problems we had. If I could just…Hinata…I miss you." Bending down, he kissed her forehead. "I'm here, yours forever." Placing a box down, Neji smiled to her resting form. "…Sometimes, I dream you're going to wake up…." He laughed softly. "Well, when you do…" He stayed there, looking at her. "Hinata…"

"…." Her lip parted slightly, a soft sound escaped, letting out air. Neji stared at her lips. She had moved. She had moved! Reaching out, he wanted to move her, to see if there was more, but the rational side reminded him that Hinata was still fragile. Neji sat down, staring at her lips in wonder. "…"

"..Please….You must know….You have to know…I love you…."He took her hand, squeezing it tightly. "..Hinata….please….please come back."

"Its so unlike you to beg," he turned, and Tsunade leaned against the arch way. "….The moving of the body isn't that different from the body tossing in their sleep. Sorry," Her hand rested on his shoulders. "….But, we can take her off some of the medication…" Shizune came up behind her, and Neji stood, watching in sorrow as they moved through her body, changing things, making sure she was off certain drugs. He watched, wondering why. What had changed, why he had to get his spirit up? "Neji….You need to rest, properly and grieve. She may never wake up…."

"NO!" He yelled, his icy blue eyes glaring at his Hokage. "She will wake up. She WILL." His eyes bazed with his faith, his need to support her completely. "Do NOT give up on her."

"ENOUGH!" Tsunade moved to him, looming over the young man, her eyes blazing. Her hand curled on his shoulders. "Enough, Neji. It is time you wake-up and face the reality she may never wake-up." Her bent her head, touching his forehead to hers. "I love all of you. Each and every one of you has a place in my heart. I will mourn as well, Neji. Do not forget that."
Letting him go, she walked out of the room, letting out a breath. She had hope as well, the moment he said she moved. But she knew better. She had to. As Hokage and as a Medic-nin, she had to know better.

"Hey Neji-san!" Ten-ten waved, jogging over to him. "Its been four months, how is she?"

"…The same…." Neji smiled softly. In his hands were a journal and the small box from earlier. "I thought I'd bring something different this time." Ten-ten stopped. Neji sighed, turning to look at her. He was wondering when girls would try cheer him up.
"Look…I know…you and I could never….would never, but um…..I hope she wakes up for you. I hate seeing you like this. I did love you, Neji." She hugged him quickly for a moment. "I've got to go find Lee." She waved to him, and ran off. Neji smiled to himself. Some times, it did take time for people to go forward.

As he walked, he watched as children ran around, young ninja talked about their skills and how far they had pushed themselves forward. He could see one of the younger Hyuga running, her light lavender eyes looking around, and smiled as she found who would appear to be her cousin, his light blue eyes looking at her with joy. They walked together, hand in hand. How long had it been since the last time he had been with Hinata like that? Walking felt tiring today, and he couldn't help feeling tired. Lately, life seemd so dull. Training, missions, work, all of it…nothing seemed to fill him with joy but his visits to the hospital.

"Hello, Hinata-sama," Neji called, happily, her form no different than normal. "I saw Ten-ten today. She was worried about you. Its good to see her go on." He sat down, placing down the box. "I brought you….my journal today. So maybe if you knew my heart….then maybe, it would call you back to me." He opened the journal, seeing the handwriting of his fifteen year old self. The entry was from the day after the Chuunin exams. He cleared this throat. "Today, I am starting this to help maybe guide myself, and to teach myself to move forward, trusting my heart and not the logical side of myself. That maybe destiny is what I decide outside of my fate…..That I will never truly be caged."

The field was quiet, filled with wildflowers of different colors, beautifully sounded by birds chirping happily. She sat there, looking around, loving what she could see. Her eyes watched the fluffy white clouds go by, happily. Turning her head to the side, she noticed something coming. "…O..Okaa-san!" She stood up swiftly, running full speed at the woman coming from the white edge of the field. "Okaa-san!"

"Hello Hinata-chan," her angelic soft voice filled Hinata's head with warmth. The smell of roses and herbs clung to her the way Hinata remembered. Her lilac eyes the same soft, beautiful colors. "…You looked tired," her mother smiled softly, wiping away tears from her. "Come, sit and talk with me."
"Okaa-san…" Hinata hummed joy as she chatted non-stop abot her life, about the things she had learned and did. About Naruto, Kiba, the shinobi war, and about her engagement. She talked about her pains and joys, the feelings she learned and the way she learned to stand on her own. "…I think…I'm too tired to go back…" Hinata said softly, picking a flower, and adding it to a link.
"…Hinata…why are you tired now?" her mother asked, finishing hers, placing it on Hinata's head. "After everything you have been through, why now are you tired?" she asked, standing up, dusting off her white dress.
"..I tried…I really did…" Hinata said softly. She looked to Hikari, who held out her hand. "Can't I rest now?"

"You could….you could rest now, and if deep down, that is what you truly want, then I will guide you. But Hinata, close your eyes and listen please…"

Doing as she was asked, Hinata closed her eyes, opening her ears to the world around her. She listened through the trees and the wind, through the sounds of the happy birds and heard a soft whisper. "…Okaa-san….Who?"
"Sssshhhh, listen…." Her words encouraged and again, Hinata listened for the sound. She concentrated hard, and the whisper became louder. It was a voice, it was Neji. "….Can you hear him clearly?"

"'…Today, she was strong. Stronger than I had ever seen her. Her heart beat so hard against her chest, I could hear it through the burning on the curse. But her words rang through. She needed to save me. Her heart is so much stronger than mine. To give up her own freedom, her own choices, to save me. I don't think I could veer be that good of a person…'" His voice shook a little, and Hinata wondered if he was close by.
"…Where is he? Is Neji hurt?" Her voice rose a little, alarmed. She stopped herself, half way from raising herself, looking back at her mother. "Okaa-san…I…."

"Its alright. I know that feeling. Often, I would sit here during my first few days…trying to reach Hiashi-sama."
"You loved Otou-san, huh?" she asked, now on her feet. "…Hanabi-chan. She's a good girl."
"I know…because you're a good girl." They embraced one last time. "The way out of the fields is very dark, and some times….you will get lost. But trust your heart. I love you, Hinata-chan. When your time really comes, I will be here. Go….and find your way to the one you love."

"I love you…Mama…" she let one tear fall as her feet carried here into a dark corner. As she got closer, it grew, swallowing here whole. And thought the call and safety of the field called her, she knew the truth. That she was needed. That she needed to be with Neji. Because she needed to tell him. It hurt that he never got to hear her say it. To let him know, that no matter what had happened, and what would happen, she loved him. He was hers, just as much as she was his.

Neji sighed softly, taking her hand, and placed his head on the bed. He was tired. "Hinata…I miss you…" he whispered softly. He squeezed her hand softly, and stared off into space, wondering where she was. Was she resting peacefully with her mother? Was she happy? "…I'm sorry I was so cruel….I love you, Hinata…"

"…too…." He went ridged. There was someone else there. Anger filled him. How dare someone intrude on a private moment. His eyes scanned the room, his pupils concentrated, trying to find them. "…."

His eyes found no one, and part of him was perplexed. "….Who's there?"
"Just me..." came a voice through the door, and in came Shizune-san. Her dark eyes looked at the young genius, wondering why he was so on edge. "Everything ok?"
"…I thought I heard someone…" he shook his head. Maybe he was losing his grip. He stood up, ready to stretch. He looked down, at his hand. "…..Is this normal?" he asked softly, his voice trying not to show the hope that began to bubble in him. Her fingers were tightened around his hand, grasping like he wasn't allowed to go anywhere.
"TSUNADE-SAMA!" Shizune took no time in calling for the hokage, as she then began to gently pry the young woman's hand from her fiance's. "….Her vitals are normal…." Pulling out a flashlight, she placed them over the Hyuga's pupils. "Reaction…Her eyelids are softly fighting….She's waking up!" Shizune gently pushed Neji away.
"…Waking….up?" Neji voice no longer held back the joy in him. She was waking up! He bit his lip softly, and ran out of the room. He needed to get Hiashi, and Hanabi. He needed to tell everyone. His feet felt light and swiftly he moved through the village, and through the compound in no time. Bursting into the council room, all of the Elders stared at him, anger filling them.

"What do you think you are doing, NEJI?!" They all began to shout at him at once, cursing at the genius as he moved through the room, and bent over, whispering in his uncle's ear. "HIASHI-SAMA?!" They all cried out at once when the head of the Hyuga family stood up.
"…Excuse me, but I have a more pressing matter to attend to," Hiashi bowed his head and calmly followed Neji out of the room. The elders shouted, and whispered angrily, but their lips sealed the moment Neji looked back at them, his eyes telling them that he would cause them pain if they could not get over themselves. The steps were quick, correctly placed to help them move along. The need to be there for her, the need to see her, the need filled them.
"Father!" Hanabi called, having heard from Neji first. In her arms were flowers. Her eyes looked to her father as they walked the path as quickly as possible. Her heart raced in her chest as they rounded the corner. The hospital stood out, as they got closer and closer. Each step felt heavy and wonderful. The fact that she would be there. She would be alive.

Their steps echoed in the quiet hallway. The Hokage stood outside her door, her arms folded over her large rack. "One of you at a time. I do not want to overload her system. She has a bit of memory loss, which is normal. Please, be gentle with her," her voice was stern. Her eyes narrowed, a warning to the three of them.
"Hanabi, you go ahead," Hiashi ushered his younger daughter into the room. She nodded her head at her father, smiling as she could see her sister. Hiashi waited in the hallway, his chest felt like heavy. Could he look to her? Could he be honest with himself? He wasn't sure. His eyes searched the floor for an answer written in the tiles. Would Hikari forgive him? Could she still be proud of him for not being a better father. For losing himself? What happened to him?
"Eventually, you must see her," Hiashi looked up to see his nephew. Neji stood there, watching him, and waited. "The past is where it is. WE can not go back and change things. The only thing we can do is move forward." He bowed his head. Hiashi smiled to himself for a moment. It was almost as good as having his brother there, telling him the things he needed to know.

Moments later, Hanabi came out, her face bright and relief washed over her. She turned to the two others. He motioned to her father, guiding him to the door. He took a moment, taking in a few deep breaths before he walked into the door. He stared for a moment. She was exactly the same as Hikari did the last time they were together before the end. The exception was there was no baby in her arms. "Hello, Hinata."
"Otou-san," she smiled softly. "…Is everything ok?" she asked, her voice calling out in concern. Her father looked as though he would weep. She tried to move better, but he held out his hand, letting her know he would talk soon.
"You just look so much like your mother. It surprised me. How are you?" He moved closer, and swore his left hand tingled softly. Like Hikari was guiding him closer to their daughter.

She smiled at him sweetly. "I'm fine. How's Neji-kun? Is he hurt? "
"Why would Neji be hurt?"
"Because I agreed to the marriage. I'm sorry for taking away his choice, but I just couldn't let the Elders hurt him like that." Hinata's head bent down softly. "I'm sorry if I disappointed you as well."
"Hinata, No. Never. I'm sorry. Please forgive this old fool who could not see past his family and see the strong and beautiful daughter I had," Hiashi sat on her bed, taking her hand. "If you don't want to marry Neji, then I will speak with the council. I will change their minds." Hinata seemed to think for a moment.
"…I-I would like to be able to choose for myself," she stated after a moment. "I-If you don't mind."
"Of course not." Hiashi watched as she smiled brightly at him. He would protect her, now. He would do a better job.

Neji stood at the doorway, watching her. She was blushing and seemed to be unable to sit still. "Everything alright?"
"I um.. I'm nervous. We've just got engaged and…um. I feel like you should be angry with m-me."
He eyed her for a moment. They were just engaged? Her memory loss went that far back? He sighed, running his hand over his face, trying to quickly think up something. "Hinata. Do you know what today is?"
"Its….Thursday, right?"
"…Hai. And the month?"
"June?"
"Iie." Her eyes widened for a moment. "It seems no one has told you yet."
"Told me what?"
"About what has happened. Why you're in the hospital." He moved closer, ignoring her flinches. She was use to the anger, the fighting. She no longer knew the tenderness. He would make her remember. Sitting down on the bed, he reached out his hand, stroking her cheek, grinning at her shocked face. "The last thing I told you before you came to the hospital, was that I love you. Do you understand, Hinata? I love you. I need you in my life." Her face flushed brightly, her cheeks rosy. It was too much not to. Reaching over, his lips pressed to them. "You're adorable, Hinata."
"N-N-N-N-Nejinii-san!" She squeaked, bringing a playful grin to his usual stoic face.
"Hinata…" he called back, moving himself closer. She looked him over, watching his eyes. As he leaned even closer, she could feel her face flaming as he kissed her softly. Something cool slipped on her finger as she tried to keep her brain from letting out her nose as Neji pressed a little harder, and she couldn't help but kiss him back. He was warm, and sweet. Honey and Iron. Something stirred in her as his tongue glided over her lip, and she sighed open for him, clutching onto him for support.
"So you do remember me?" Neji asked after a moment. Hinata was breathing heavily. He kissed the top of her head, smiling at her. "Tsunade-sama says you'll be here for about another day or two."
"Really?"
"Yes. Then we'll be getting married," Neji said, getting up to leave. He turned back t her for a moment. "Aishiteru, Hinata."
"…Um…"
"Its alright. You don't remember. Take your time. I'll make you fall in love again."

Hinata laid back in her bed. Her head was reeling. She was getting married? Now? How much time had passed? When she tried to think back, it hurt. But she had wanted to save him. She wanted to keep him safe. Was it different? Did Neji really love her? She looked out the window. Hadn't Neji wanted to fly free? What would happen now? Would he end up resenting her? Thinking back to the kiss, Hinata's face flared brightly. She took her hands, covering her face. "I can't believe…I…I never…AAA-?!" She stopped, seeing something on her hand. She turned them over, seeing her left ring finger had a band.

It was beautiful. A simple round cut diamond, with a white gold band that twisted softly, making it seem almost like a rose. "Neji remembered…" she whispered, loving it. Loving him a little more. She smiled softly to herself. Even if she never gets her memory back, she would remember this. Always. She kissed the tiny diamond softly, and whispered "Daisuki."

The days went by quickly and already Hinata stood in her room, allowing the maids to help her. She smiled as her friends walked in, sqeeling at how beautiful she looked, and many pictures were taken. Hinata laughed and cried as a pregnant Temari came in, laughing. "I'm so nervous," she said and the girls fawned.
"Well, I'm sure you'll be very happy," Sakura smiled at her friend.
"I know…just. I hope I don't trip," Hinata grinned. The kimono was beautiful, and Hinata tried not to faint. It felt fast, yet it wasn't. A year had gone by since she had sealed them into this fate. But Neji had often told her, that her heart, her cage, was where he belonged.

AS she walked forward, the heavy fale covering all by her face, she felt so nervous. Yet he was there, waiting for her at the altar. He held out his hand, and happily, she took it. She never recalled everything, but she knew he loved her. She loved him too. This would be her forever.

"All that I am, and All that I have, I offer to you. In Love and In Joy, from this day forward. I will love and cherish you, hold you close. Prize you above all others and remain faithful to you, all the days of our lives."

Their kiss so soft, yet it sparked their hearts. "If you Love me," she whispered. "Then please, let me know."
"I love you Hinata." He kissed her on the cheek as they walked away together.

"I love you too, Neji."

FastForward- 2 years

"YYYYAAAAAHHH! AAAAHHH!" Her face was flushed, sweat poured down her face. "KYAAA!"

In between moments she took deep breaths. The room was private, minus Shizune, Neji and Sakura. Machines beeped on and off. Neji held his wife's hand, hoping her grip did not break anything. "MMMMM…HYYAAA! NEJI, if I live through this, I'm. GAAAH!...going to kill you!" she cried out as Shizune kept a watchful eye.

"CROWNING!" Sakura cried out. "Come on, Hinata, one more good push!" The kunoichi cried out as her child spilled, and cried rather loudly of the cold. "It's a girl!" Sakura announced proudly. Neji held out his arms, and Hinata cried softly. "Welcome to the world, little one."
"Hello, Hikari-chan," Neji cooed softly, taking the tiny bundle into his arms.
"Number two is coming!" Sakura called as Hinata got ready to push out the second bundle. The tiny boy slid out much more quickly, tinier than his sister. "Alrighty! Happy Birthday to you, little man." Hinata held her daughter as Neji was given their boy, Hizashi.

As Sakura finished up, Neji leaned against his wife so she could see the little boy. "Could you have imaged we would be this happy?"
"Yes, I could. Because you already made me happy," she sighed as the little boy opened one annoyed eye at his parents and went back to sleeping.
"If you love me, please let me know," Neji whispered softly at his wife, who was asleep.
"…Mmm..Daisuki.." she called to the sound of his voice.

And they lived Happily Ever After

AN: I'm sorry this took me so long to do. But it had to be planned out. It had to be what I felt was a good ending to their story.

But not just that. I am a mother myself, of two. And a husband. And I work. So I am sorry this was so slow going.

THANK YOU! For keeping up with this story. And with this, my NeiXHinata story is over.

PS: Their wedding vows are the exact ones my husband and I said at ours. ^^