Waiting for a Yes [Modern!Neji x Reader]

PART 32

hav u heard from neji?
he hasnt responded to my txts

Are the texts [Name] sees early morning Sunday. Yes, it's still the long weekend, and yes, Neji is still in her home. Last night, when he was caring for her, Neji promised to go home before sunset today.

It's still only morning.

[Name] wipes the crust from her eyes with her good hand while the other weakly holds her phone. She types to Tenten:

Yeah, he's with me. Don't worry.

with u?!
he leff me at that party and i havent heard from him sense

[Name] sighs at the message. With a click of a button, the phone screen turns black.

"Neji!" she calls and hears hurried footsteps approaching her room.

Also, last night, Neji carried her from the living room to her bedroom. To her surprise, Neji is quite strong. She remembers his gentle touch and how he fussed over every detail to make sure she was comfortable. He made sure her ankle was propped up on pillows and properly bandaged.

He was so sweet.

And he's still sweet.

Neji stands at her door, awaiting orders.

He's dressed in one of her oversized white shirts and basketball shorts. She allowed him to shower last night and needed something to wear.

She waves him over, and he enters the room, coming to sit on her bed.

"Yes?" Neji puts his hand on her knee. His skin is warm. Gentle. Comforting. "Did you need anything from me?"

[Name] hums. "Have you talked to Tenten? She's worried about you."

"Ah." Neji looks around nervously. "I turned off my phone to save the battery. I haven't turned it on since."

She nods in understanding. "Well, when you can, please talk to your girlfriend."

"I will." Neji caresses her knee, smoothing down her leg and resting it on her ankle. "But before that, I'll get you an ice pack."

"Thank you." She chokes down the butterflies that swarm her stomach. It's a feeling that Neji has been giving her lately. With his tender touches and his kind words, his loving actions---it's just too much for her heart to handle.

Neji stands, going to the freezer and then coming back with an ice pack and a towel to wrap it in. Carefully, he rests it across her ankle.

Coolness encases her foot, sending chills straight up her legs. [Name] wants to pull away but perseveres through the sudden cold.

"I'll make you some hot tea, too," Neji says. He stands again, and she watches him go.

[Name] opens her phone again, hearing Neji clink and clank around her kitchen. She texts Tenten.

I hope it's okay, but he's taking care of me rn. I hurt my ankle.

Tenten replies back.

god hes so sweet
couldnt ask 4 a bettr man
kiss him 4 me ok? Jk 😜

The thought of kissing Neji crosses her mind. It's a quick thought, but it leaves a lasting impression. What would those lips feel like? Is he as gentle as his touch, or does he have a little aggression in him?