Author's Korner: Instead of the usual SasuSaku, i thought i'd do my 2 fav. character's NejiTen. Well, it's a start so yea, hope you likey
She lay on the grass wondering when he'd showed up. Tenten had been earlier lately because she'd always get an hour extra of training. Lately, she couldn't explain it. Her feelings towards Neji seemed to have been her growing fond of the Byakugun, serious, very anti-fun boy. The fact that he's always with her, no matter what and the way he always makes her smile and always try her hardest pleased the bun girl very much. The reason why she trained so hard, woke up every aching morning, and went on life risking missions was to be around him. That, was what she enjoyed in life.
The young thirteen year old girl shot up when she heard footsteps coming towards her. She knew who it was, and she was very excited about seeing him.
"We're not training today," Neji said in a monotone voice.
"Why?" Tenten asked afraid that she did something wrong.
"We have a new genin and we have to show him around, so come on," Neji said and started walking.
"Wait a minute!" Tenten screamed and got up, running after the Hyuga.
The two were now by each other, walking slowly towards the hokage's office. There were so many things Tenten wanted to say to Neji, but she couldn't find the right words. She decided it'd be best to not embarrass herself in front of the young genius but enjoy the peace and tranquility that surrounded her. The birds were chirping and it was a cloudless day, the grass still had dew from the morning and all the people in Konoha were walking past, some giving sweet smiles and waving to the two.
"Wow. . how nice. .today," Tenten said barely audible.
"Excuse me?" Neji said looking at her.
"Oh, it's nothing," Tenten said and gave a very cheerful smile.
The Hyuga couldn't help but blush, so he turned to look at the other side of the street. Within ten more minutes of more silence, the two finally reached the hokage's office. After la few flights of stairs, the two stood in front of the hokage's door, when they were about to knock. .
"Come in!" Tsunade shouted. "Very good Neji. .I knew you'd, wait I thought I only asked you to come. ."
"You did, but if I can't find anything to say, I'm sure Tenten can," Neji said. Tenten stared at him, then at a figure coming out of the shadows. He kissed Tenten's hand and shook Neji's.
"Hello, I'm Tenten, and this is Neji, may I ask who you are?" Tenten said now smiling.
"I am Seiji, from the village hidden in the mist," Seiji said.
"I see, well Neji and and I are here to show you around Konoha shall we go?" Tenten asked giggling.
The trio set off into Konoha, Tenten pointing at different buildings and telling Seiji what they were. The whole time she smiled at Seiji and he smiled back. He had black hair that went right by his ears, his eyes were an ocean blue, he wore a black t-shirt with a long white one under, he had tan shorts and the usual shorts. To any girl he would appear quite attractive, and apparently, Tenten seemed to enjoy him very much. He was very nice, and didn't talk much, he had a sweet smile on his face that could put any girl in a state of daydreams and blushes. He had seemed to have a liking to the girl who showed him around, but the other boy there was quite frustrated.
They continued their walk for about 20 minutes later until Tenten saw somewhere that flattered her very much.
"Oh my goodness, an ice cream shop! Let's go get some ice cream!" Tenten said and she walked inside, Neji grunted at this, but the new guy just smiled and held the door open for her. She giggled and walked inside.
"I'll take a vanilla," Tenten said smiling.
"My, what a lucky girl you are, having two handsome young men escorting you up here," the old woman at the ice cream shop said.
"Yup, hey you guys want anything?" Tenten asked.
"No thank you," they both said simultaneously.
"All right. . I'll just pay and. ." Tenten pulled out her wallet but before she could pay. .
"I've got it Tenten, no need to worry," Neji said putting the money on the counter.
"No, I do believe I should pay for this young lady's ice cream," Seiji said.
"I said I have it, okay?" Neji said.
"That won't be needed for I'm paying," Seiji replied.
"Oh my goodness," Tenten said and payed for her own ice cream. "Shall we go?"
The two boys noticed she already payed and glared at each and then looked away. The first day, and the two already couldn't get along.