Prompt 20

"You make me so happy"

The first thing Neji Hyuga saw upon waking was his wife's body pressed against his. Her head rested upon his bare chest, her fingers curled around a lock of his hair. He smiled warmly; it was the same position she had fallen asleep in, exhausted after having spent much of the evening expressing their love for one another in various, energetic ways.

The first thing Neji Hyuga heard upon exiting their bedroom was his two young children fighting over who's turn it was to watch television. He stood in the doorway, content with just watching them despite the noise they were making. He knew his wife could sleep through pretty much anything.

"Alright you two, how about you help me make breakfast for your mother?" He asked, making his way to the kitchen. The two youngsters stopped their argument and rushed towards their father, engulfing him in the biggest bear hug they could manage. He laughed and reached down to ruffle their hair.

As the three Hyuga's gathered the ingredients and started cooking, Keiko recounted some new information she had learnt the previous day from her teacher. Ryuu tried to interrupt multiple times to tell his own story about his playdate with Himawari, and Neji patiently listened to both, the smile never once leaving his face.

Tenten finally awoke to the smell of food and padded out to the kitchen, using one of her husband's large shirts as a nightgown. "Mmm, that smells good." She took in the sight before her: her two children sitting around the dining table, forks and knives at the ready as Neji carried over the remaining pancakes. He turned to her at the sound of her voice and smiled, waving her over to sit down with the family. "What's all this?" It wasn't every day that breakfast was made for her.

"Papa wanted to make you breakfast, and me and Keiko helped." Ryuu replied, proud of himself.

"That's so sweet. Thank you everyone." She glanced at her husband, who had made his way back to the kitchen to retrieve the condiments. "Any special occasion?"

Neji walked over to his wife and placed a kiss to her forehead. "No. I just wanted to say thank you."

"For what?" She asked.

"For everything." Neji sat down at his place beside her and took her hands in his. "You make me so happy, Tenten." He looked at his children and gave them a warm smile. "You all do."

Tenten smiled lovingly at her husband. He would get like this from time to time; emotional and sappy. It was a side of him that he never used to show to anyone, but it was a side of him that he was starting to share with his family more and more. And she was extremely proud of him for that.

She squeezed his hand, bringing his gaze back to her. They had known each other for so long now that they could have a conversation without words, and they did so now. Tenten expressed her admiration and love for her husband and Neji replied in kind, his gaze communicating the depth of the love he felt for her.

"Gross, they're at it again." Keiko mumbled, bringing the pair out of their soundless conversation. Tenten laughed and turned to her children. "Sorry kids. We just can't help it, sometimes."

"Try all the time, Mum." Keiko replied, rolling her eyes.

Tenten blushed and looked at Neji, noting a dusting of pink covering his cheeks as well. "Sorry kids. We'll try and tone down the gushiness, okay? Now, what are our plans for today? It's the first Saturday Papa has had off in a while, so we should spend it together."

Neji leaned back in his seat, listening as their children voiced their opinions on what they should do for the day. He grabbed Tenten's hand and sent her a smile. Here, with the love of his life and his two beautiful children, Neji truly was incredibly happy.

And that brings this prompt series to an end! I had to finish it on a sweet note, and who doesn't like seeing Neji being able to live the life he deserves?

Thank you for everyone who has followed this prompt series. I hope you have enjoyed reading them even half as much as I enjoyed writing them. :3

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