A Little Too Not Over You
A series of One-shots
Pearly White Eyes
WARNINGS: NejiTen
DISCLAIMER: I own nothing except the plot.
Ninth school in the last six months. Yeah, I got kicked out... again.
"Miss Tenten? What possessed you to hit Miss Karin?" The head-master, Kabuto, asked me. I was sitting in an uncomfortable fabric-ed chair, next to a girl with messy black hair and thick, oval-shaped glasses.
I sighed in frustration, "I didn't start it though! She was up in Midori's face and then she shoved Midori. And then me. So I pushed her then she slapped --" That's right, physically abused me; slapped, "me, so I slapped her back --"
Kabuto interuppted me, "You nearly knocked her out, Tenten!"
"Well she started it, and technically I was defending myself!"
The girl sitting beside me, Karin, open her mouth, "You ruined --"
"Shut it!" I snapped angrily before turning back to Kabuto, "Please don't kick me out... This'll be my ninth school I've been "removed" from..." He shrugged carelessly.
"I guess you should of thought of that eariler," He said plainly.
"Neji...? Iruka-sensei would like to see you..." A shy girl with silvery eyes, dark colored hair, and a pale complexion asked. The 17 year old boy nodded and rose from his seat. The white-eyed boy walked down the corridor, his black leather sandals scuffing against the wooden flooring as he walked.
He entered a room and slid the door closed after he went inside, "You wanted to see me, Iruka-sensei?"
The scarred face man nodded, "Yes, Neji. Well you see, you've exceeded standards in all your classes and well..." The man trailed off.
"Hn... where's this going?" Neji commented, feeling a bit uneasy.
"Hyuuga Neji... I've decided to move you up into a Jounin." Neji's outter appearance was clam and collected, but on the inside he was worrying about all the mistakes he could make. In a short summary: Outside: Fine, Inside: A Disaster.
"Alright... but am I assigned to a squad?" He gulped, "You know to teach...?"
"Hmm? No, no, no! You'll just be assigned a partner."
Neji's face dropped, a frown clear upon his face, "A p-partner? I mean okay." Iruka smiled and nodded, allowing the boy to leave.
I was outraged, he had kicked me out for something I hadn't even done! God... if I could of hit him, I would of. When I got home I got a lecture from my foster parents and how they were returning me to The Home.
"What?! Are you insane!" I hissed, my eyes growing wide. They stared at me, as if I was just asking to go to a mental institute.
"No Tenten." My foster dad explained, "Look, you're a good kid and all, but you get into a lot of messes and we can't move around anymore. I'm sorry..."
"What? How can you just drop me like this? Do you hate me? I'll try and do better, just please just give me one more chance!" I pleaded. They looked at one another, their faces hard and confused. I watched them sadly, before pushing back, my chair legs making an unpleasant noise.
"I see how it's going to be..." I muttered, standing and grabbing my already packed duffle bag (I never did unpack). The strap was slung over my shoulder when I started walking out of the Takashi Residence. I was alone. Again.
Neji and his cousin, Hinata, were walking home from the Academy. His long, dark brown hair was tied in a low-ponytail that reached the middle of his back. Hinata's midnight blue hair was cut very, very short. It had a jagged point in the back and two longer strands of hair framed her face. And she had a straight-cut bangs.
"What did Iruka-sensei want to talk about with you, Neji?" She asked.
His eyes stayed focused on the road ahead of him, "Nothing really."
"You were in there for more than an hour... It's something." She nodded confidently.
"Alright, alright..." He hesitated, "He's moved me up to Jounin because of my intelligence..."
She smiled shyly and clapped her hands together, "That's great! Father will be pleased." He shrugged.
I don't think so, Hinata... He couldn't say it, he would of sounded pathetic. He has no time for being or acting worthless. None what-so-ever.
"So, Neji..." She trailed off, looking into the distance.
"What is it, Hinata?" He questioned her, looking directly at her.
"I... Naruto-kun asked me out on a date..." She whispered. He stopped in mid-step and turned so he was facing his cousin.
"Naruto... As in Uzumaki Naruto?" He watched in horror as she nodded quickly. "But... Your Father, he'd be disappointed."
She suddenly got a rush of bravery and confidence, "I don't care what he thinks! It's my life not his... I'll control it."
The corners of his lips twitched upward, "Alright, Hinata. I'll cover for you..." She smiled and hugged her cousin. "Just don't runaway with him, or else I'll be coming after you." They laughed before entering the Hyuuga Compound.
My feet were sore and so was my shoulder. Carrying a duffle bag for two days and one night was tiring. My hair was pulled up, into two bun with teal-ish green ribbons. My signature hairstyle.
"Who's that?" "She looks... so poor!" "Poor thing..."
I heard people whispering about me as I walked through Konohagakure's main gates. I didn't have any ashes or dirt on my teal-ish green shirt or my black pants... so what was wrong with me?
What's wrong with me...? The question that taunted my soul. It was the question I asked myself everyday... The one I could never answer. I definately felt small now.
Neji's hand turned the doorknob and yanked the Hyuuga Compound's front door open. He walked through the doorway and closed the door behind him. His uncle and him had another fight. If anyone had been keeping score, that would of been the third one this month. The white-eyed boy sighed in frustration.
He doesn't understand... He never has. Neji inwardly groaned. He shoved his hands into his pockets and walked the streets of Konoha. The teenager skillfully manuvered his fangirls and hid within the large crowds of people. His pearly white eyes scanned the area for any enemies, but there were many rumors and whispers going on as one girl -- teenager stepped foot onto the scene of Konohagakure. A loud rumble of thunder made everyone get quiet and listen to the sky for a minute. Although the heavy gray clouds filled the dark sky, he watched as she kept walking. She stared at the ground as she walked past the villagers and shinobi that lurked the streets.
And who do we have here? He asked himself, following her every move with his eyes.
- The Next Day -
Where was I? I don't remember stopping anywhere... What's going on? I sat up, startled. I was laying on a burgandy colored sofa in a large and spacious living room. Wait, scratch that. It was merely a bedroom. There was music playing quietly in the background of everything. I sat silently, letting the music and the surroundings soak in.
But I don't care what they say
I'm in love with you
They try to pull me away
But they don't know the truth
My heart's crippled by the vein
That I keep on closing
You cut me open and I...
I know this song... A small smile graced my lips. I hummed with the music, keeping the beat with my fingers. Oh yes, I was talented when it came to stuff like this. That's probably the only thing that's worthy of me... 'cause I see nothing else.
"Ah... you're awake, ne?" A masculine and deep voice mumured. I jumped slightly and I craned my head so I was looking at him. His eyes were like nothing I'd ever seen... they were so beautiful and pure. It was intoxicating.
"Who are you... and where am I?" Around him, I was at a loss of words. For what reason, I don't know.
"My name... it's unimportant, although I might be able to tell you where you are," He teased me.
My dark colored eyes challenged him, "Oh really now? What's the catch, Pretty-boy?" He laughed at his childish nickname I gave him.
"Oh, you think I'm pretty, eh?" A red tint covered my face, I hadn't meant to say what I did.
"No, I... I mean I didn't mean too --" He cut me off.
He put up his hands in a surrender, "No, it's okay. I mean calling your savior pretty... I might be able to tell you my name afterall," The pearl eyed boy replied. His eyes were so familiar...
Keep bleeding
Keep, keep bleeding love
I keep bleeding
I keep, keep bleeding love
Keep bleeding
Keep, keep bleeding love
You cut me open.
A moment later he was in front of me and my eyes were wide. He stared into my eyes. Milky white clashed with chocolate brown. My eyes darted over to the door. It was locked.
That's promising... I thought to myself. I looked back at him. He moved closer to me, so that his lips were positioned next to my ear.
"Tenten...?" My eyes widened imensely.
"How... how do you know my name?" I whispered.
"Remember when..." He trailed off.
Flashback -
"Neji-kun! Wait up!" A small girl, about the age of seven had tripped and landed in the field of exotic flowers. Her ribcage-length brown hair was pulled up into two buns with purple and white ribbons.
"Come on, Tenten!" A boy with longer dark brown, almost black, hair knelt down beside the girl and held out an out-stretched hand.
She smiled and grabbed it so she could pull herself up, "Thank you, Neji-kun!" A look of pure innocence glazed over their smiling faces. His enchanting and beautiful eyes made the girl melt. Her large and glossy brown eyes caught the boy in a trance.
"Tenten?" She gave him a confused look, "May I... k-kiss you?"
The said girl blushed a bright pink, "Oh... um, alright..." The boy, Neji, leaned in and his lips gently touched hers.
Flashback End -
"Tenten?"
"Neji... Neji! It's you!" I smiled, embracing my old friend. His arms wrapped around my waist. I pulled away and pressed my forehead to his. "I can't believe this..."
He smiled a little, "Me either... but it was Destiny." I laughed.
"Still in love with Destiny, ne?"
He shrugged, "Last time I checked I was in love with you." My lips parted as a gasp slipped through them.
In love with you... The words echoed in my mind, over and over. I felt my jaw slowly begin to drop.
"Hime...? Can I kiss you?"
I smiled at my childhood nickname, "You already stole my first kiss. Why not my second one?" I teased him.
"Alright then," He leaned in slowly. I couldn't take the suspense so I crashed my lips onto his. Then the door opened....
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