Thread: To keep the clan strong (East and JamJessica)

Hinata offered her cousin a soft smile as she awaited her father. She was well aware how her cousin felt about her. He had indeed tried to kill her during the exams years ago, but never had she held a grudge against him. It was his up bringing by the Hyuuga family and everything they believed in their traditions and views. She resented those traditions and hated that she had been the fault for the death of Neji's father. No one was to blame for that incident years ago and no one should have died. It should of been as simple as they kidnapped her and that they were in the wrong for doing such a thing to a child of the leaf. No one should of been killed for that incident other then the man who had done the deed. That incident was more on the village then the Hyuuga themselves, but her uncle made that decision on his own. No one could force him to give up his life. All he would have to of done was show his curse symbol and it would be known he was not Hiashi Hyuuga. Upon arriving in the room she steeled her face. Knowing whatever he planned today would not be pleasant. She could tell. Her father while always cold usually did not look...well...this cold. This look reserved for the worse of worse situations. Hinata knew her feelings were out in the open for all to see. She did not force herself to become an emotionless person. She was who she was and she refused to change for the want of one man afraid of change. Her father never wanted anything to change everything was always the same. She was tired of it. Thank you. Hinata said quietly when Neji poured the tea. Rolling her eyes when her head was downcast as she sipped her tea. Whatever was said today she was sure would not be...well...great...but she decided a long time ago she could not fight her father. He was stronger then her...well more ruthless then her. She felt her strength had improved but not enough to take her father down who would flatten her and laugh over her probably. Looking down as a sheet of paper was set before them, reading it quickly before her father had a chance to speak. Huh...why would he have a marriage license...unless.... Looking to Neji she turned back to her father waiting for his response to placing the sheet on the table. Her fathers cold words really did not affect her anymore. She was used to him saying such hurtful and cruel things. If anything Hinata enjoyed, just slightly, her so called weakness got under his skin to such a degree. He and probably Neji viewed her as weak...but to her she was simply human. Strength sure she was not the best in the Hyuuga...that was Neji no doubt...intellectually...probably Neji as well...but none of them were able to read humans the way they needed. She considered herself intelligent herself. The intellectual part of running the clan...well she had that in the bag. Hearing they were to sign the marriage license she opened her mouth in protest but closed it slowly. Suddenly her dream of being with Naruto...even though she knew realistically if her father didn't choose Neji it would be someone...arranged marriages were not unheard of, especially for clans such as the Hyuuga. Deciding she would deal with her feelings when in private she looked at her father, picking up the pen and signing her name. Just b-because I am m-married t-to Neji father...does not mean a-anything. She muttered rising to her feet. I w-will still be the c-clan head...so feel free to retire when your r-ready father...I feel the Hyuuga need a change. She muttered softly. Obvious signs of hurt behind her eyes when it came to the fact she was forced into a marriage with her cousin. While she did not even look at Neji she knew he would have no real choice but to sign. Neji is strong father...but he is not you. R-Regardless things w-will be different. Looking at Neji she offered him a small smile, not even hiding the look in her eyes. The broken hearted look of a young girl who's life was chosen for her. I'll be in my r-room tell Neji the d-details. With that she walked out to her room. Needing to get a good cry in before she faced Neji and they figured out their future and what was going to happen.