Naruto x Reader Oneshots (Under Editing)

Let your Heart Rest (Neji x Lonely! Reader)

  A/N:
  WARNING you might cry,  it's very sad but it's good hopefully. Also for the picture I thought it was funny I have nothing against Sakura. Again sorry

You met him back at the academy. He was always quite and he was always confidant that he was better. You were in awe by his skill as a ninja and you had a crush on him since you met him.

  He would always talk down to you but you didn't care. As long as you guys talked is all that mattered. When you both were put on separate teams you were saddened but you gradually grew better as a ninja because your number one distraction was not there twenty-four-seven.

  A few months ago your team was deployed on a "B" ranked mission. The reason being was that not enough jonin were available and your team was the best available at the time. Your mission was to rescue a important diplomat from enemy territory.

  Your team moved in and swiftly finished the mission. As you guys were leaving your team was ambushed and your teammates and sensei died along with the diplomat. The enemy kept you alive and tortured you reiterating the same questions which you didn't give. Weeks went by and finally familiar jonin took you home. What is home? You lived alone and didn't really have friends and there was no known relatives of yours. The jonin escorted you all the way to your house and they had pitied eyes and you knew they felt bad for you.

  That's brings us to now. You were sitting in front of the K.I.A. tribute. Your eyes let the tears fall and the wind lightly kissed your skin with the breeze blowing your hair. You held your knees close to your chest letting the silent tears fall. Your team was the only family you ever knew, the feeling without them was unbearable.

"I miss you guys," your raspy, heavy voice said,"I want you back. I miss the training and. . .and. . .everything. You're the only family I ever knew!"

  Your tears violently came down and your body shook as you cried. The pain was wordless. Not a single word could explain what you felt. Hearing a twig snap you turned to see--

"Neji?" You asked.

"Yes," was his reply. You turned back around not wanting him to see you like this. You felt his heated eyes on you but you didn't care. "Is it true?"

"Is what true," you didn't bother to look at him.

"They were you only family," he explained. Your breath hitched and your tears came out faster and more violent than before. You felt strong arms wrap around you which guided you into their chest. You glanced up to see the gentle Neji holding you. His expression was soft and caring which made you feel comfortable. "You may cry as much as you'd like."

  You held his shirt as you cried. You loneliness seeped in so fast. You didn't have anyone to welcome you home or to say "how was your day?" They were the reason you trained so hard and why you always showed up an hour early. With Neji by your side you felt safe and finally felt relief from the pain. He eased your pain and he didn't even know it.

"Neji," you whispered with puffy eyes.

"Yes Y/N?"

"Can you take me home?" You asked softly. He nodded his head and picked you up off the ground. He held you in his arms like a bride. Your heart felt warmed by his touch. Unknowing to you your eyes closed and you fell asleep in his arms.

  When you woke up you felt something, more like someone, holding your hand. Following your extended hand you noticed Neji fast asleep in a chair holding your hand. Looking around you noticed you were home and in your room. The fireplace was lit and you were under the heavy blankets. You smiled softly feeling cared for by him.

  You got up and was about to pull your hand away when his palm squeezed yours. You looked into his eyes and saw mixed emotions. He pulled your hand closer to him making you come closer to him. His picked you up and sat you on his lap. Your cheeks dusted a light pink by his actions.

"Neji--"

"I know what you're going through,"he interrupted,"it's unimaginable pain and I know there is no one there to comfort you, but I'll be here for you. You can always talk to me or if you need anything let me know."

"Thank you Neji," your heart lept and you wanted so badly to hold him, to be closer to him. As if reading your mind Neji held you closer as he stood and layed down onto your bed. You were now sprawled out onto his chest. You went to move but his hands prevented you from doing so. You finally gave in and relaxed on him. His arms lightly pressed onto your back holding you close to him. Your heavy eyes closed and you went to sleep on him.

  The next morning you woke up finding yourself no longer on his chest. At first you wondered if it were a dream until you felt a pair of arms hold you closer to them. Looking over your shoulder you saw Neji gently sleeping with his long hair in his face. You rolled over and moved his hair out of the way being careful not to wake him. You pressed your lips on his forehead and let them linger before pressing your forehead to his.

"Thank you Neji, for being there for me. I know I'm a mess and I probably bother you but. . .I'm glad you're here as my friend I hope," you whispered. Closing your eyes you let out a deep breath.

"You're not a bother Y/N and you're not my friend," hearing his words your eyes snapped open,"you're someone much higher of importance. You mean more to me than words can describe. I would give up on being a ninja if it meant making you happy."

"Neji. . .," you were speechless. He was acting not his usual self. "Why? How did you find me yesterday?"

"I have feelings towards you that make no sense to me and as of yesterday I was looking for you to get some answers. It doesn't matter now as long as you're okay," he delicately explained.

"Oh okay," you went to move away but his grip tightened and he layed his head on your shoulder.

"You should rest," he urges.

"But I can't stay here and besides don't you have training?" You point out.

"No Guy Sensei let us have the day off," he then sits up and looks into your eyes. In a instant his lips are on yours but quickly retract. "Let your heart rest."