Glass Wall | Neji x Reader

Chapter 2: The Moment Our Eyes Met

A MONTH LATER, Neji and (Y/n) still haven't spoken one word to each other. It's been awkward. They still speak to each other every Saturday night, but certainly not in the same way as before.

Neji: Hey (Y/n)

(Y/n): Hey

Neji: How have you been?

(Y/n): Fine. What about you?

Neji: Fine

The conversation ended there.

'Why didn't she ever tell me she was moving? And to Konoha too,' Neji thought with a huff. 'I just want things to go back to normal. I want to be able to think of her as I did before. I don't like these emotions, none of which I can put into words.'

Neji used to have a small crush on (Y/n), even though they've never met in real life. He always imagined that she looked pretty, but now that he's caught a glimpse of her, that image of her changed. To him now, she's beautiful.

Neji used to think that their relationship would never move forward, and that they would always just be best friends. And now, not only has it moved forward, but it's hesitating to blossom into something big. But he doesn't know that.

Neji has never been more confused, curious, anxious, or happy in his entire life.

He shut his laptop, brusquely placed it back on his desk, and went to sleep.

A week later, Hinata invited Neji to sit with her and her friends at lunch. That would mean having to sit at the same table as (Y/n), most likely. Neji was tempted to decline, but something in him made him say yes. It was like he couldn't turn down any chance to see her.

As Neji sat down next to Hinata, he glanced at (Y/n), who, unfortunately, sat across from him. "So," Lee said next to Neji, "how did you and (Y/n) meet, Neji?"

Neji nearly choked on the water that was in his mouth. "W-We... uh," he sputtered. Everyone looked at him curiously.

Then, it all came back to Neji. It was only the beginning of his seventh grade year when he met her.

*Flashback*

Neji was just checking his messages on his computer one day, and he saw a message from someone named "(Y/n) (L/n)".

'How did this person get my number!?' he thought as he read it. 'Maybe she's a stalker or a crazy fangirl. Or both!'

(Y/n): Uh hello. Are you Neji?

It had been a few hours since she messaged him. He replied.

Neji: Hello. Yes, this is Neji. Do I know you?

A minute passed.

(Y/n): No, but you're friends with Temari, right?

Neji: Yeah I guess

(Y/n): Well, I'm one of her friends from Sunagakure. She wanted me to meet one of her new friends from Konoha. She said I don't have any friends ;_;

Neji: Really? You seem like a really nice person who would have a lot of friends :)

Neji face palmed after he sent the message. "Seriously? Now (Y/n) probably thinks you're weird," he muttered to himself.

(Y/n): Haha thanks! Now I know at least someone doesn't think I'm a total loser! :D

Neji: Yeah :D Anyways, why would Temari tell you to meet me? Her and I barely know each other.

(Y/n): Idk. But I have a feeling we'll be good friends anyway ^_^

Neji: Yeah :)

In the end, Neji never asked Temari about why she wanted him of all people to meet (Y/n).

*Flashback end*

"Well, you'll never know," Neji replied to Lee. (Y/n) gave him a light smile.

That night, Hinata and Neji were invited to a party at Ino's house. Neji was just walking towards the kitchen to avoid the crowd when he bumped into someone. The two fell to the ground, and as soon as Neji recovered from the fall, he got up and looked down at the person he bumped into. It was (Y/n).

"(Y-Y/n)?" he stuttered weakly.

And for the first time since she moved to Konoha, she looked into Neji's eyes. Her eyes were a beautiful (e/c), and they sparkled in a strange yet magnificent way.

'What is she thinking?' he thought, his eyes slowly becoming lost in hers.

"So, how did you and (Y/n) meet, Neji?"