Chapter 1: Missions..
"Tenten! Wake up sleepy! Don't want to be late do you?" my mom called, breaking me out of my peaceful sleep. "I'm up! I'm up!" I yawned as I went into my closet to find a fresh outfit. I got dressed and remembered what today was. Yes! Today I have a mission! With Neji!! I smiled happily and practically skipped to the gate of Konoha to meet up with my group.
I got to the gate and saw Neji waiting there, being the first like always. "Hello, Tenten." He said almost smiling, his pale eyes shining in the morning sun. "Good morning, Neji." I said smiling, because i couldn't help but smile. We soon heard a loud noise and immediately I knew who it was. Ugh, it's Gai-sensei and Rock lee. Will they ever grow up? Just like I thought, they came down the road, probably blabbing about the stupid springtime of youth thing they got implanted on their brains.
"Heeelllooooo group!" Gai bellowed, making me and Neji wince. "Good morning, Tenten. Neji." Lee said warmly to us, probably just glad to be with his hero. He is so weird.. I saw Neji start walking out of the gate behind Lee and Gai, so I followed along. Why do I zone out so much?
We soon headed into the forest, heading towards the Sand village to help with things around the village. I looked ahead of me to see Neji, gracefully dashing across the tree limbs. If I don't concentrate, I'll hit one of those tree limbs! The guys casually talked, and I as usual, said nothing because first of all, I'm a girl, and secondly, I don't want to say something stupid in front of Neji.
"How are you doing back there Tenten?" Neji said, breaking me out of my thoughts. "I'm fine.." I mumbled. "Good! We need to get to the Sand village in two days!" Gai called to us. "No sensei! Let's make it one day!" Lee said, joining in. "Go on as much as you like. It will take us three days, no matter what your goals are." Neji sighed making me laugh. He's so smart!
I saw the beautiful sunset through the trees and smiled. What a per- soon, my stomach started grumbling very loudly. Great! This is so embarrassing! I hope Neji didn't hear! I heard Neji chuckle and I knew for sure that he did hear it. "I think someone's stomach decided for us that is was time to stop and eat." he said, trying to make it sound so casual.
We found a quiet patch of grass and we sat down. I picked a quiet spot away from Lee and Gai and began to eat. Neji said nothing to me and sat down across from me, telling them that we didn't want anything to do with them. Neji began to laugh. "What's so funny?" I asked, confused. "Look." He showed me that we were both eating the same thing. I laughed, getting it now. Laughing with Neji was so easy for me!
"Hinata made mine. Who made yours?" he asked as we finished. I blushed. "I did, actually." "Well, I .. like a girl who cooks." he stammered, moving away from me. I was stunned. Did he just say what I think he said? Eeep!
AN: I know, not so much interesting stuff. It get better later on, i promise! Please, please review!!