Title: Illusion

Rating: T (will go up)

Paring: Neji x Hinata

Warnings: In this chapter…eh. Some adult suggestive scenes, but other then that…nope.

Summary: They crossed paths in a moonlight lit hallway, and said their goodbyes at the doorstep of his bedchambers.

-Authors note-

Sorry I haven't updated in such a long time. I won't lie and say I had other stuff to do, exams, or any other kind of junk. I was just REALLY lazy and had a serve case of writers block. So yea. Hope my fans (if any) can forgive me? To make up for the long wait, I wrote more then usual. Hope that works for ya.

Well, enjoy!

Chapter 3: Why?

Her fragile frame shivered slightly from cold and goose bumps stretched out over her arms that were pulled tightly against her form. Her knees shook from underneath her thin dress as she lay there silently. Her pupil less eyes watched a certain Hyuuga wearily as said Hyuuga walked just as silently from one end of the room to the other. The change of scenery only slightly unnerved her. She lay there, shivering and all, in the Hyuuga prodigy's bedchambers, tucked underneath the covers of his bed. The concept didn't quite register in her mind, for obvious surprise and panic was lacking. An open window with only a thin white curtain covering it was the cause of her discomfort for the moment, for in letting the cold breeze inside; it racked her body with shivers.

Though she couldn't deny the cold breeze wasn't the only one causing a shiver or two run up her spine. As the long haired kunoichi finished up a scroll or two, he would every now and then catch her eye. Their eyes locked for a few brief moments before he would look away and she would shudder. She tried to convince herself that it was merely her eyes playing tricks on her when she saw his gaze rack down her form, and back up again. The Neji she knew wouldn't give her a second glance, and yet here he was.

She adverted her gaze to the thin material of the sheets that covered her. It took a few seconds before realization dawned to her. She was quick to spring up, though was quick to regret it when pain pierced her head. She let her torso fall back against the softness the bed and relished in the feeling of the fresh pillows cushioning her head. She stared up at the ceiling for a few moments before slowly letting her gaze wander over to silent Hyuuga. White clashed instantly and the feeling of slender fingers gripping her chin suddenly became fresh in her mind as well as her memories from earlier. After all, it had happened not too long ago.

She swallowed the lump in her throat when he refused to speak, and merely watched her with calculating eyes. She felt he could see everything down to the very darkest depths of her soul. She felt so exposed standing there, that her arms subconsciously moved to cover herself. This didn't go unnoticed by said Hyuuga, for he was quick to speak.

"There is something…." He paused momentarily, his eyes narrowed a fraction of an inch, and the intensity with which he watched her increased. "…something you are hiding." She froze at his accusation. Her mind panicked. Had he truly found her out already? She tried to convince herself he couldn't have, that he had no proof. She hadn't given herself away, had she?

She forced herself to calm down, and took in a deep breath. Looking at his expression, which was aloof as usual, she found no hint as to whether or not he was bluffing. Though Neji wasn't one to lie, she knew that much. She swallowed down the lump in her throat before replying meekly, "I don't understand, Neji-Sama…" He remained silent after that, and she wasn't willing to break the silence herself. A tense feeling clung to the air like cobwebs, refusing to leave. He was the first to break the silence by taking a step forward.

Her breath hitched when he reached out. Images from earlier flashed across her eyes of when he had reached out very like the same. When their bodies pressed together…only this time, it wasn't an illusion. The feeling of his blunt nails pressing into her skin when he gripped her chin was like fire, causing her to freeze and body to tense. How ironic. His face neared, but she couldn't hear the words that spilled from his pale lips when they moved. The sound of rain crashing down to earth was all that drifted to her ears, along with the occasional thunder.

She sucked in a breath before her knees buckled and her vision gave way to darkness. She could feel arms wrap around her before submitting to unconsciousness.

Her face flushed slightly at the memory. She was sitting up now, even though it caused her head to feel light and throb, she stared down at her hands which were slightly shaking. A shadow cast over her, and quickly looking up, she was met with the aloof gaze of her cousin. She couldn't help but interpret his expression as if he was mentally saying she was doing something foolish.

"It would do you best to lie down." Breaking eye contact momentarily, he turned his back to her, reaching out for something that sat on the table only a few feet away. She slowly lowered herself back down, not wanting to anger him in any way, and simply observed. He turned back to her only a few moments afterward with a small white towel in his hands. He glanced down at her as he lowered it to her forehead.

She gasped softly at the damp material, but didn't complain as he took a step back and walked away once more. She watched him, slowly relaxing as she grew accustomed to the cold, damp towel on her head. Her gaze followed his graceful movements as he glided over toward the open window. She sighed softly in relief when he closed it shut.

The dim lamp in the corner of the room did little of a job at keeping the room lit, giving the room a glow. Neji paid this no heed of course as he took a seat at his desk, noting how it had scrolls scattered about the surface. Hinata adverted her gaze from his form, remembering what had happened last time he had caught her staring. Though removing her gaze did nothing to relive her confusion. He wasn't obliged to do any of this. So why was he?

Reaching up, she removed the cloth from her head and discarded it somewhere on the sheets. Her exposed legs swung over the edge and she slowly slid off the soft futon. Standing, her thin dress straightened, ceased of all wrinkles that had formed. She took a step forward, the noise causing the older Hyuuga's eyes to flicker over to her form. He watched her for a few silent moments, taking in her state, before standing. With the scrolls forgotten momentarily, along with other paperwork, he watched her.

She shook slightly. Barely visible. The shivers that ran up her spine returning. She watched him approach with a look in his eyes she couldn't describe. An ounce of fear entered her, only to leave as quickly as it had come when he disappeared suddenly only to appear before her in an instant. She gasped and took a step back, only for him to follow her exact movements and stand before her only inches away. She raised her gaze to his own, her eyes wide while his were but lacking in emotion.

A smirk slowly stretched out across his pale lips.

"W-what are-" She began, only to be cut off by his lips roughly crashing down on her own pale ones. Her eyes widened further, if possible, and she was tempted to take another step back, but as if reading her mind he slid a cold hand across her back and pulled her close. She gasped, and seeing his chance, he invaded her mouth and explored. Her hands gripped the front of his shirt as she felt herself being pushed back and against a wall. Her breathing quickened when she felt the soft nudge of his knee trying to pry open her legs. His kiss deepened, sensing her slight resistance, and she was quick to fall back into his trance once more.

Her legs eased open, and his knee slipped in between. She broke the kiss suddenly with a gasp, and her hands gripped his shirt tighter. "N-Neji-Sama…"

She blinked, noticing her breathing was rugged and she was leaning against a table near her for support. Her body was flushed and she was quick to notice with slight dismay that the warmth that had been pressed against her not too long ago was no longer. Her eyes widened in realization and her head snapped up. To her horror, Neji seemed frozen in place with his eyes a fraction of an inch wider than usual. Those pale eyes solemnly trained on her.

She began to panic. If that truly had been her imagination once again…had he heard her? Well, the look on his face almost confirmed her fears. An awkward silence stretched out, racking her body in doubts and shame. She shouldn't think of her cousin in such a matter. This sentence ran across her mind a thousand times, though as much as she tried, she couldn't force herself in supporting it a hundred percent. She felt sick, disgusted by her own thoughts and raging hormones that she couldn't control. Her focus had been placed upon the prodigy, watching for his next move intently…

…That is, until she could take it no longer.

The way he stared at her…

She could almost see the disgust and horror in his eyes…All directed towards her. She was sure of it.

The door was swung open, her thin figure making its way through at a quick pace, longing to create as much distance between herself and the silent figure as possible. The walls were a blur, the paintings she would once stop and admire, no longer of importance. She only cared to get away; Far away. Though the gods did not heed her wishes, and so, it wasn't long before she heard footsteps behind her as she weaved throughout the endless corridors. Her eyes closed, a knot forming in her throat as she tried to pick up the pace. She couldn't look at him. No…not now.

He hadn't expected it. Not from innocent Hinata. Anyone but her.

So as he dashed after her fleeing form, he briefly questioned himself why.

Why did his heart skip a beat at her moan…?

Why didn't he feel disgusted, disgusted she had moaned out his name in such a way?

Why?

Why…did he follow her, and reach out? He couldn't understand the reason behind his motives. Couldn't understand why once he had gotten a grip of her arm, he had pulled her against himself in such a rush, it sent them both tumbling.

Couldn't understand…

…understand why he had closed the gap between them, and once he pulled away, it left him gasping.

Ridiculous. He, Neji Hyuuga, unable to understand something, leaving him dumbfounded…it was unheard of; and yet…

-End of chapter 3---

Alright, the next chapter shall be the last.

I warn you now, the next chapter, WILL be a lemon! So don't complain to me, about how your young innocent eyes were corrupted by my lemon. I warn you now, and I'll warn you again in the next chapter.

Hope you enjoyed this chapter of mine. It…was interesting to write. Hope I didn't confuse anyone with the ending. Alright then.

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