One-Shots

Protective!Neji Hyuga x Shinasui Hatake (Romance)

"Lady Shinasui what do you mean you're going on a date?!" Neji's voice rang with concern as he watched the nineteen year old put on makeup. His arms were crossed and a sour look was painted on his features. He didn't like this one bit. Shinasui rolled her eyes.

"For the last time Neji, you don't own me...and it's just dinner. You can relax." He turned his nose up and closed his eyes in frustration, his long silky brown hair fell over his shoulders. 

"What's his name." Neji growled. Shinasui huffed before putting on her lipstick.

"Nao. I'm not telling you his last name because you'll end up stalking the kid." Neji growled further.

"Where did you meet." 

"We used to be in the Academy together. He saw me at Ino's shop, bought me flowers and asked me for dinner. Free food, how could I refuse?" Neji grit his teeth before sighing.

"Just be careful. Boys only have one thing on their minds. Especially if they are giving you something 'for free'." Shinasui smirked before putting on a coat and looking at her long time friend.

"Neji Hyuga...are you...jealous?" Shinasui gasped. Neji shook his head, a faint pink hue dusted his cheeks.

"Absolutely not. I have no reason to be." Shinasui felt her heart race a bit. She knew Neji was lying and reveled in it a bit. She smiled before kissing his cheek.

"Sure. Okay then. See you in an hour or two then Neji." Shinasui waved as she left, leaving Neji feeling alone. 

The Hyuga sat around her room and waited for her to make sure she arrived home safely. He tried to read a book but couldn't seem to shake the feeling that something was wrong. He ended up falling asleep on her bed and by the time he looked up, it was dark out and Shinasui was still not there. He looked at the clock and realized hours had gone by. 

"I should go check up on her..." Neji quickly got up and put on his jacket. Something in his chest just knew something bad was happening. 

"I need to hurry!" He quickly ran out the door and went into town.

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Shinasui was dressed nicely in a mid length black skirt and a kimono top with the Uzumaki clan symbol on the back. Her long silver hair was down and she walked quickly, already late for her first 'date'. She wasn't really interested in the guy at all and was out there to prove a point to Neji that she didn't need to be babysat. He was nice and was very rich, most likely used to getting any girl he desired. Shinasui only wanted Neji to see that she was an adult and if going out with another man was the way to do it then so be it. Shinasui made her way to the restaurant to see an average looking boy with light brown hair and dark eyes. He moved away from the wall he was leaning on and gave her a nice smile. 

"Sorry I'm late, I was finishing something up!" Shinasui gushed. She wouldn't tell him that the something was her makeup. Nao shook his head before laughing.

"Oh it's no big deal. I was thinking about that barbecue place a few blocks over?" Shinasui was surprised. That was one of the nicest restaurants in town...and really expensive too.

"Um are you sure it's not too much?" Nao laughed.

"My dad's loaded; I have plenty of cash." He winked and took Shinasui's hand in his. She felt a little uncomfortable with him spending so much on her but went with him anyway. They made it to the barbecue place only to see there was a long line and a wait list. Shinasui secretly felt relieved.

"Looks like this place is full, maybe Ichiraku's would be better..."

"Nonsense! Just wait one minute. I'm not having you eat trash like Ichiraku's while I'm here." A vein popped on Shinasui's forehead. Ichiraku's was her favorite restaurant along with her mother and brother...no one is too good for Ichiraku's ramen! Nao went to the host and whispered in his ear. Shinasui swore she saw Nao slip him some money. Nao walked back to her and slid an arm around her waist, increasing Shinasui's uncomfortable feeling.