"Otousan?" Hinata walked into living room with the other girls following behind.
Hinata was shocked when he saw Neji, but not her otousan.
"Hey, Hinata-chan. You know it's late don't you?" Neji said sarcastically with an arrogant smile. Yeah, Neji always does that when he get irritated at anyone.
"Umm… Sorry Neji nii-san." Hinata apologized, lowering her head.
Then Tenten entered, along with the other girls.
Neji fixed his eyes upon the brunette. What is that jelly feeling inside me? Butterflies? What have I eaten just now…?
"You do know that your security is my responsibility, and I hope you won't make it difficult for me." Neji softened his voice when he saw Hinata's sad face.
"No second time, girls?" Neji said. It musn't be Hinata's idea to stay out so late. She's a pretty tame girl.
"Yes." They all answered.
Neji then turned back and face the TV and so the girls walked away.
"Sorry, Hinata." Ino said, patting Hinata's shoulder compassionately.
"No, it's alright." Hinata lightened up.
Then the girls took turns to take a shower and wanted to shut eyes.
Tenten lied on the bed thinking: I'm actually not that tired though…
After a while of tossing and turning, Tenten gave up. She was indeed trying her best to fall asleep but the girls' soft snores are stopping her from falling asleep.
OK, I'm gonna grab a drink. She walked out of the room, in her light pink nightie which is a long dress and went to the kitchen.
She gulped down a glass of water and decided to look around in the sitting room.
Hey... The TV is still on. Should I go? I'm sure it's Neji there… Oh well. Tenten shrugged.
Neji's POV
"Hmm… This is finally getting interesting…" Neji smiled at the TV channel, which is a horror movie which involves a lot of supernatural creatures and violence and blooood.
"Hey, still watching?" A sharp voice said from behind.
Neji almost got a shock, as he was in a middle of a horror movie, then someone appeared from behind.
He turned back and smile "Yes. And why aren't you asleep yet?"
Neji saw the girl in her pinkish nightie which he couldn't resist staring. She looks so… uhh… girly?
"WOOO…"Tenten hummed "Horror movie, huh?"
"Not really." Neji shrugged his shoulders and added "It's not as scary as I'd thought."
"You mind if I, like… join?" Tenten asked. Oh man… How dare I just ask that? Say NO, just say no!
"Uhh… Sure. If you are braaaave enough." Neji said, making Tenten look small.
Don't you look down on me, you Neji! Tenten answered boldly "Sure I am!"
"Hn." Neji smiled to himself.
On the screen shows someone digging up a grave of a headless ghost and …
Neji yawned silently. This is so boring…
Then he looked at Tenten.
Sweat is trickling down the side of her face and she is almost biting her nails, plus, she is hugging tightly on a cushion.
"Heh." Neji nudged Tenten.
"Gasp! Shut up! I'm in the middle of a movie." Tenten said. Oh my freaking god. It's gonna be so scary. I should've gone to sleep by now. It's 1 am.
"Are you scared, kunoichi?" Neji asked her softly.
Tenten glared at him. "Don't tease me!"
Tenten hid her face behind the cushion and let out a soft scream. "Aaaaaaa…"
If you're scared, just tell me, baka! Neji hugged Tenten and turned off the TV.
"Is it okay now?" Neji asked with a small smile.
"Y-yes…" Tenten tossed the cushion away and wiped the sweat on her forehead. You know I'm scared but you didn't laugh or tease me. Why?
"You go back to sleep." Neji said. "It's late."
Tenten remained silent, and stared at him.
"I'm going to shut eyes now." Neji stood up "Good nig-"
Tenten was pulling at Neji's hand. "Please, stay."
Neji looked at her "Why did you watch it? If you're afraid."
"I couldn't sleep." Tenten said "That's why."
"Well, I'll get you to sleep here, then I'll go to bed, K?" Neji said, stroking on Tenten's loose brown hair.
"Ok." Tenten said and started to close her eyes.
Neji continued to stroke her brown hair until he himself feels sleepy.
"Ar-are you *yawn* asleep yet?" Neji asked, while resting his head on the couch.
"Huh?" Tenten replied, half asleep.
Tenten opened her bleary eyes and saw Neji's face a few inches from hers and he's already fast asleep.
Tenten wished to say goodnight but she was too sleepy, so she lipped the words 'Good night' and fell asleep.
The next morning…
Hinata was the first to wake up. She looked at the girls. Eh? I see one missing…
She walked around the room and did some stretches. Stretching can make you grow even a bit taller. It's said on an article I read two days ago.
Then she walked to the toilet… No Tenten?
"Oh my, where is she?" Hinata raced to the training hall. "No, she isn't here."
"She can't be lost, can she?" Hinata whispered to herself.
Then she reached the dining hall and then she reached for the door to enter the living room.
Hinata panted as she rested her palm on the doorknob. It's the bad thing about having a big mansion. You get tired by walking from one hall to another.
She slowly turned the doorknob and…
Gasp! Hinata cupped her palm on her mouth, widened her eyes and gasped at what lies in front of her eyes. I can't believe it!
There is Tenten and Neji, sleeping on the couch. Tenten is in Neji's arms with her head resting on his chest and Neji is resting an arm on Tenten's shoulder. Aww… That's so sweet…
"Wow." Hinata whispered. I've got to tell the girls. Now! This is hot news!
Hinata tiptoed out of the living room and crept back to her room like a mice, no sound at all.
"Psssssttt…"
"Girls…"
"Huh?" Sakura opened her eyes and rubbed it irritably "W-what's wrong, Hinata?"
"Wake Ino." Hinata hissed softly "There's something you all should see."
So after a good deal of waking Ino, well, she sleeps like there's no tomorrow and they all crept to the living room.
Ino stifled a scream at what she saw and Sakura widened her green emerald eyes which seems like they're about to pop at that instance.
"No way!" Ino whispered, her eyes still fixed upon the two cute to-be couple. Why did I have the impression that Neji is an un-romantic guy since the first time I see him. But not anymore… Wow.
"Yes way!" Sakura whispered excitedly. Hell yeah.
"They've been here since last night?" Ino hissed.
"I think." Hinata looked up "She's not in the room when I'm awake."
"Ho-ho-ho!" Ino fakes a laugh and grinned mischievously. There's obviously 'something' in her head.
"Let's wake them!" she continued, clicking her fingers.
"Great idea!" Sakura held her fists up high in the air.
"What?" Hinata exclaimed nervously "You can't!" Man, what is going to happen?
"Oh yes I can, missy. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the fun." Ino whispered wildly and rubbed her palms together.
"Sure am I gonna enjoy this!" Sakura joined Ino and rubbed her palms together.
I'm so sorry. I know it have been a long time, well, here. I am making a plan for the next chappie, so until then. xoxo
xxhanabii