Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Tale of 2 Hyuugas and a Uchiha ❯ Sneaking Out ( Chapter 3 )

Hinata sat in her room and kept reading and re-reading the note that fell from the tree. She had no idea who sent it to her but she was very glad that someone thought enough to write her one. I'm always watching princess… She wished that she would have used her Byakugan to see who had sent it but she did not think of that at the time. She folded the letter and put it in her secret drawer. She walked over to the window and saw that it was clear night. The moon was shining brightly as well as the stars. It was the perfect night for a dip in the local hot spring. She sighed. She would never be allowed to go out alone. The thought crossed her mind to sneak out but it wasn't in her nature to do something like that. However, given the circumstances she decided to go out anyway…but not before telling one of her favorite guards.

 

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Hinata slipped into her favorite navy swim shorts and a navy halter. She decided to let her long hair hang freely before slipping out the window and heading towards the hot spring. She looked around quickly before letting out a sigh of relief. There was no one around which meant she had the entire hot spring to herself. She very quietly entered the gate and sat down in the spring, resting her back against one of the smooth, hard rocks. For the moment, all her problems seemed to go away.

 

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Neji stopped short before reaching the hot spring. Someone else was there. He silently used his Byakagun and very easily spotted the Lady Hinata. Even though she was lying in the shadows, he was still able to make out who she be. He frowned to himself. She had no business out at this time of night on her own. What could she be thinking? He quietly made his way to the gate, being very careful not to make a sound, and entered it quietly. She had not heard him and was now singing a sweet lullaby to the frogs nearby. He stopped when he was a few feet away and lied down on the ground, listening to her song. She finished singing it seconds later before sitting up out of the water. Should I say something to her? She stood up out of the water and Neji got a good look at her. Her tummy was nice and flat. She had beautiful curves, unlike Sakura who had no shape about her whatsoever. Her long, navy hair was now wet and wavy, hanging down her back. The light from the moon and stars illuminated beautifully off of her pale skin. She grabbed a towel that was nearby and wrapped it round her body before walking past him and exiting the gate. Neji stayed still for a while until he was sure that she was gone. He smiled before heading back towards his home.

 

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Hinata awoke the next morning to the sound of the birds chirping. She sat up and noticed that her window was slightly ajar. I know I closed that window. She yawned before crawling out of bed and heading towards the window. When she got there she noticed another piece of neatly folded origami; this time it was in the shape of a frog. She opened it and it read:

You should know better than to be out

alone at night princess. By the way, you

sing beautifully.

Xoxoxo

Hinata's face went pale. So he…she…whoever it was saw me last night? She smiled and held the letter towards her chest. I sing beautifully…She closed her eyes and started singing again. Even though that person could not hear her, she dedicated the song to whoever it was. What a wonderful way to start the day she thought, still singing happily as she closed the window and started down the stairs to breakfast.

 

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Neji smiled to himself as he made his way up the road. He was glad that he was able to make her smile once more. He was even happier that he got a chance to hear her sing once more.

“Whoa, Neji!” Neji turned to see Lee walking towards him.

“What is it that you want Lee?” he asked sternly.

“Nothing…I just…you seem to be in a good mood,” he replied nervously.

“I'm always in a good mood,” he retorted.

“But…Tenten and I saw you smiling. I have…never really seen you smile before.”

“Is it a crime to smile Lee?” he asked coldly.

“Well…no, but…usually when you are smiling it is because you have successfully outsmarted someone or you've beaten someone to a bloody pulp!”

“That is not the case today. If you must know why I am in such a pleasant mood, it is because I am going away for a week or two on assignment for my uncle. Now if you will excuse me, I have things to do and I am wasting time talking with you.”

Neji left Lee looking confused as he continued down the road. What else can I do to make her happy he wondered? He finally decided on going back to his favorite tree until she came outside. He would think of something as the day progressed.

 

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Hinata came down the stairs singing happily. She didn't even notice that her father was already sitting preparing to eat.

“My, my, someone seems to be in a good mood this morning.” Hinata jumped at the sound of her father's voice. She immediately turned pink before sitting on the floor across from her father. “Oh, no. Don't stop singing on my account. It's good to see hear your voice. You sound just like your mother,” he replied softly.

“Uh…” She quickly began stuffing her face. She did not want to talk to her father about her good mood or anything else for that matter.

“Hinata, do you have a problem with Neji being your escort? Is there anyone else you'd rather have?” he asked. She was slightly taken back. After all, it seemed that yesterday his mind was pretty much made up.

“Uh…well…I…I guess not.”

“Are you sure? I want you to be happy,” he said looking at her with eyes full of concern.

“Well…I…since he is family…I guess…it's for the best…Naruto…”

“Naruto is not in the village at the moment. He is off somewhere with Master Jiraiya.”

“Oh,” she said slightly hurt. “Neji…will…be fine,” she replied slowly. They continued to eat in silence, but Hinata noticed that her father kept staring at her and shaking his head. She finished up quickly before excusing herself politely.

“Oh…Oh Hinata! Just a second dear. I almost forgot to tell you. Your new friend Kilik will be visiting you today so hurry and dress quickly.”

“Why…why is he coming…to…see me?” she asked nervously. Her father just laughed.

“I suppose he just wants to spend some time with you.”

“But…”

“Give the guy a chance. I'm sure he just wants to get to know you better.”

“Yes father,” she answered glumly before heading up the stairs. Her perfect morning had just gone down the drain.