Naruto Scenarios Series

In The Moonlight- Neji X Reader

Quiet winds whistled through the trees as you sat beside Neji, one of your close friends. The two of you had just finished a particularly grueling workout, and you were both exhausted (although Neji would never say it) and decided to rest a bit before returning home.

'A bit' had somehow turned into a few hours as the two of you watched the sun's descent behind the horizon. Now, it was Neji keeping you there. The full moon cast a silvery glint across the clearing, bathing everything in an ethereal illumination.

But nothing around compared to the Hyuga, at least in your eyes. The moonlight reflected off his long hair and made his pearlescent eyes glow in the dark. The brunette had always been handsome, but now he was nothing short of beautiful.

You laid on your back, letting a small yawn escape your lips. "It's getting quite late, (Y/N). I'll walk you home." You frowned, pouting. "But it's so peaceful out... can't we just stay out a little longer?"

He rested his gaze on your relaxed form, smiling slightly. "I suppose it couldn't hurt. It is nice out." Your grin lit up your face as you looked back up at the stars.

You'd longed to tell him how you felt for so long, but you didn't want to lose your friendship with him, so you resigned yourself to the friend zone.

Against your better judgment, you fixed your gaze on Neji again. You couldn't help it when he looked so peaceful, and content. You felt your heart flutter at his expression, and your cheeks darkened, although the dark obscured it.

"What is it, (Y/N)? You've been smiling oddly at me for a while now," He teased, amused. You squeaked as your flush intensified.  "S-sorry, it's just you're beautiful, Neji!" Both your jaws dropped.

You went into shock, disbelieving the words that had just come out of your mouth.
"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to say-" Neji smiled lightly, his cheeks tinted as well. "I was thinking the same thing, I just wasn't as bold as you."

You covered your face, trying to hide your embarrassment and grin. You jolted, startled, as his hands pried yours from your face, bringing up your chin so he could look you in the eyes. "I'm not great with words, (Y/N)..."

He trailed off, lowering his face to yours.
Your mind temporarily shut down as his soft lips pressed against yours, in a loving kiss. You returned the gesture, leaning forward. However, as quickly as it appeared, the pressure was gone.

"I hope you understand what I'm trying to say... that I've fallen for you, (Y/N)." Your smile lit up the night as you laid another kiss to his lips. You had understood perfectly.