After Scenic Route

When he said that it made her look down realizing how true it was. Remembering what she let Kankuro get away with made her grow weary and dizzy. She hugged one chain of the swing and closed her eyes.

"Neji-kun is always right....." she whispered to herself in a soft whimper.

He put a hand on her head. "You feeling alright?

She shook no and looked at him feeling herself shiver. Love had trusted Kankuro but-but he took advantage of her. Was Neji the same? No-no! He was so much different. But-that was what she said to herself about Kankuro....Her eyes glazed over and she looked straight at him. She wanted to ask if he was just using her but he never said or showed interest in her like Kankuro had.

Love kept quiet and looked away slowly. Her mind was full of different worries and she wasn't sure what to do. Instead, she just closed her mouth.

Neji couldn't help but look back at her worried as she said she wasn't alright and then stare at him funny.

"I sould get you home. You don't look too good. Let's go. Do you need help to get up?"

"I-I think I will be okay.." she got up and swayed a bit before leaning against the fence to regain balance.

He put an arm under hers and helped her. "If you need something you should ask me."he said and helped he walk. "That's what I want you to work on when we get home."

"S-so we are g-going home?" she kept close to him in fear of falling or tripping.

"Yes. We are going home. I'll carry you there."he said and held her up.

Love curled up in his arms and burried her face in his chest as if she were trying to hide. Her eyes were closed and her mind weary. She dozed off during the walk.