Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Tale of 2 Hyuugas and a Uchiha ❯ Neji's Thoughts ( Chapter 10 )

“Hinata, what's the deal with your cousin?” Kilik asked as they were making their way to the hot spring.

“What…do you mean?”

“Well, he's so…how do I put this? He's a rude, bothersome, hot head who thinks he's a genius. To be frank, I think he's the biggest asshole I've ever met.” Hinata sighed and shook her head. “What? You don't think so?” he asked staring at her curiously.

“Uh…well…he's not…never mind that. We're here now. Get in there and clean yourself up. The warm water will keep you from getting infected.”

“Alright,” he said grinning. He placed a kiss on her cheek before entering the gate and undressing. He stepped out of his long, grey sweats to reveal some grey boxers underneath. Then he painfully wormed his way out of his red tank to reveal a very nice, tan body. He winked at Hinata before emerging himself into the fresh hot water. Hinata smiled as she watched Kilik relax in the spring.

“You know, there's plenty of room for the both of you,” a voice whispered from behind. Hinata quickly turned around to see Sasuke standing a few inches in front of her. He was looking great as usual, and was wearing the oddest expression on his face; it was though he was actually glad to see her. Hinata proceeded to turn around nervously, but Sasuke stopped her.

“Don't worry…he's not watching,” he whispered inching even closer to her.

“Um…so what…brings you here?” she asked nervously as he continued to stare at her.

“I have been looking for you. Just my luck to show up right when your cousin was making quick work of the motor mouth over there,” he grinned.

“Oh…you saw that?”

“Yeah, and I'm kind of glad that I did. It's somewhat of a motivation not to push Neji's buttons.”

“Oh, yeah…good idea,” she answered staring at the ground.

“But…” he said with a grin, “I haven't the pleasure of facing him in combat. I'd love to test my Sharingan out against him. Tell me Lady Hinata,” he whispered now standing face to face with her, “what do you think would piss him off the most?”

“Uh…”

“You can look me in the eye…I swear not to steal your jutsu…or your heart,” he whispered. She looked up at him and just froze. He was eyeing her with that same hunger she sensed in him earlier.

“I…well, I suppose that…Kilik…” Sasuke ran a finger down her cheekbone and she closed her eyes, once again, at his touch.

“Tell me something,” he whispered running a finger over her lips, “why is it that I want to kiss you once more?” There was a splash of water and Sasuke backed away. Hinata turned to see a very sexy Kilik, dripping wet, emerge from the water.

“Uchiha right? What are you doing here?” he asked drying himself off.

“I live here don't I?”

“Whoa! Hey, calm down man. I meant no harm. Geez, you're starting to sound like that Neji,” he replied nonchalantly.

“Yeah, well if that's the case, I see nothing wrong with that. He made quick work of you today didn't he?” he asked grinning. Kilik swore under his breath before turning to face Sasuke.

“I could have finished him off,” he said coldly. “I chose not to because he's Hinata's cousin.”

“So? What's that got to do with…?”

“Hinata's very special to me and I'll do anything in the world for her. She's everything a man could ever hope for and more. Although,” he added curtly, “based on what I've heard about you, you wouldn't know anything about that now would you?”

“I don't know what you're talking about,” Sasuke said eyeing him angrily.

“Oh, well, never mind then. Don't worry about it. I'm just…” he laughed.

“Just what?” Sasuke persisted angrily.

“Nothing.” Kilik put back on his tank then grabbed his sweats before exiting the gate. “Are you ready to go princess?” he asked sweetly. Hinata glanced at Sasuke before nodding. “Hopefully the next time we meet, it'll be on better terms Uchiha.” Sasuke watched as Kilik and Hinata made their way across the bridge towards her home, both hand in hand.

 

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Neji smiled to himself as he made his way back towards the market place. He used his Byakugan to check so he was certain that Kilik and Hinata were gone. Impudent fool. Neji's thoughts were interrupted by Sasuke's voice.

“Hey Neji!”

“Yes?”

“A word?” Neji frowned as he made his way towards Sasuke.

“What is it that you want? I have things to do.”

“Hey, calm down. I just wanted to ask you about that Kilik fellow.”

“Yeah, what about him?” he asked frowning.

“Well, Shikamaru and I saw what happened between the two of you earlier today. What was that all about?”

“Nothing important. I got tired of his arrogance that is all. I didn't hurt him much. In fact, I was easy on him since I am pretty sure he was only showing off in front of my prin…in front of the Lady Hinata.”

“That was easy?”

“I could have fixed it where he'd be coughing up blood for quite a while.”

“Just as you did Hinata a while back right?” Sasuke asked curiously. Neji frowned and glared at Sasuke with the evilest of looks.

“Unless you want to end up like Kilik I suggest you never mention that to me again.”

“Oh? Am I supposed to be afraid of you? I have you to know that I'm not,” he said with a smirk.

“I didn't say that you were, but I am not in the best of moods today. I'm telling you just as I told Kilik, the next person who picks a fight with me, I will not hesitate to hurt them.”

“Fine. I wasn't trying to pick a fight with you anyway. When I get ready to fight you, it will be for other reasons beside your bad mood.”

“As you wish.”

“Besides, according to Kilik, he only went easy on you because of Lady Hinata. He seems to care about her a lot.”

“So it seems.”

“You would let your cousin end up with a pathetic show off like him?” he asked incredulously.

“Who my cousin dates does not concern me.”

“Are you…sure about this?” Neji raised his eyebrow at Sasuke.

“Why do you care who she dates and what does any of it have to do with me?”

“Nothing. I just…don't know about this Kilik fellow that's all.”

“Yeah, well I don't particularly care too much for him either but I haven't seen him do anything to harm Lady Hinata. If that should happen then that is where I will draw the line.”

Sasuke watched as Neji strolled off about his business. His plan had worked. So according to Neji, he does not care who Hinata dates. Sasuke smiled to himself. He wasn't planning on actually dating Hinata but he needed to be sure…just in case. He had almost kissed her again earlier and that was not good.