Maybe Tomorrow

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Author's Note: I feel very accomplished now. Don't ask why.

Anyways, I'm back with the sequel! I really apologize for the delays. I find it a bit hard to write now because of all the distractions around. And summer vacation's ending in a few days, which is another reason I won't be able to update too much. But anyways, please enjoy!

Reading "Our Seven Days" is required before reading this. But I guess you can understand this fic even without it.

Tenten smiled sadly as her eyes scanned her apartment, or at least what was left of it. Walls were stripped of its photographs, shelves vacant and free of dust. Cabinets were empty of clothing, a thin layer of dust now forming in its surface. All her belongings were finally packed in boxes, ready to be sent away to the next state she was to go to. Only the vintage radio she bought lay on a shelf, a soft tune emanating from it.

Earlier that day she resigned from Starbucks (her boss told her to 'Stay youthful!' and she could only wince as he enveloped her into a bone-crushing hug), she visited the dog pound to say goodbye to Kiba and his mom (he offered her to take a puppy to accompany her, but she declined and smiled as he told her to take care of herself), and apologized to Lee, telling him to find another sparring partner (which did not go as what she had expected, because Lee clung on to her leg while she was leaving, crying and screaming about never to lose her youthfulness).

Albeit the new adventure Neji promised her, she felt sad that she was to leave her home, her friends and the job which led her to all of this. And this made her question her decision. She didn't know if this entire thing was worth it – leaving everything for a man she had grown close to in a span of a week. There was a dull ache inside of her that longed for a new adventure, but the anxiety still won over it, consuming her thoughts.

Lost in these thoughts, she was startled when she heard the knock on the door. Opening it, her face was subconsciously tinged with pink when she saw the familiar, lavender eyes staring back at her. And just for a moment, all anxieties disappeared.

"Hey." He greeted with a light smile on his face.

"Good morning, Neji." She replied, letting him in.

He smirked a little, eyes scanning the place. "You finished packing already?"

She nodded. "I just finished yesterday."

"I see. You didn't need my help?" he asked, scrunching his eyebrows a little.

Tenten shrugged. "I didn't need to pack much."

"Alright." He replied, glancing at the window. "Do you want to eat lunch together, then?"

She nodded, smiling. "I'd love to."

Wednesday

Cancer: If your partner is feeling anxious and apprehensive, ensure him/her that nothing will go wrong.

A unique scent wafted in the air as people chatted idly on their seats, plates of pasta and baskets of bread being served to them. It was her idea to have lunch in an Italian restaurant, and Neji agreed, saying that their lunch should be special as they were going to leave the next day. This made Tenten's face cringe, a crease in her eyebrows as she nodded.

Neji and Tenten sat on one corner, both eating the lunch they ordered. There was a comfortable silence and she appreciated it, as it gave her time to think of things that had clouded her mind lately.

But as she began thinking of these things once again, her face cringed and there was a frown set upon her lips. Neji noticed this and shot her a concerned look.

"What's wrong, Tenten?" he asked, setting his fork down. "You seem lost in thought."

The dazed expression in Tenten's face then disappeared as she looked at Neji, eyes widening a fraction as she was startled.

"… Huh?"

Neji narrowed his eyes. "Are you thinking of something?"

"Actually, yes." She replied, sighing wistfully as she looked out the window. "I'm thinking of a lot of things, actually."

Neji raised a brow. "Do you want to talk about it?"

Offering a little small smile, she glanced at Neji as she shook her head. "Maybe later."

So the two fell into comfortable silence again, Tenten proceeding to eat her food and Neji a bit concerned for her.

A fresh spring breeze lingered in the air as Neji and Tenten walked through the streets. It was finally the end of winter, and the city was alive once more. Cars buzzed by and people chatted on the busy streets. But these things remained irrelevant to the two as they sat together in a park bench. And despite the loud noises the environment had to offer, the thoughts in Tenten's head were louder, the anxious look on her face worrying Neji by the minute.

"So, do you want to talk about it now?" he asked, quite bothered by the silence and the look on her face.

Snapping out of her thoughts, she raised a brow, looking at him incredulously. "Talk about what?"

"You know… the things you're thinking about." He replied. "You said you were going to talk to me about it."

"Oh," she murmured, looking down at the pavement. "Yeah… about that…"

"What's wrong?"

Tenten thought about it for a while before opening her mouth to answer, eyes cringing slightly.

"I'm just having a little separation anxiety, I guess." Tenten muttered. There was a sardonic smile on her lips as she tried to avoid his eyes. "I don't know… everything's happening too fast. I know you for a week and then suddenly my life changes. It's not like I find that exactly negative. I don't know… I'm so confused now. "

Neji smiled sadly as he looked at her. "Time doesn't wait for anyone, Tenten. But… if you want, you can stay a little longer. I have to leave tomorrow to check on the company. You can catch a plane next week, or any other day. I can wait."

There was silence as Tenten still avoided his eyes. Nothing but the noises of the city was heard, and the sigh emanating from Neji's lips. But after a few minutes of silence, she was then startled when she felt a warm hand over hers. Looking at Neji, she saw him looking at the sky, lavender eyes filled with love.

"I read my horoscope today." He muttered, smiling sheepishly. At this Tenten's eyes widened as she stifled a giggle. "What?"

"I just find it funny." She replied between giggles. "…that the Neji Hyuuga would read his horoscope."

"Hey, it's a free country."

Tenten narrowed her eyes as she looked at him. "…touché."

Silence followed as they looked at each other, narrowed eyes staring at indifferent ones.

Then, laughter followed. Tenten clutched her stomach as she laughed, Neji's lips twisting upward as he watched her laugh. This went on for a few minutes, before Neji let out a small cough.

"So, what did you find in your horoscope?" she asked, wiping a tear off her cheek. She grinned as he leaned on the bench, smiling. There was silence as Neji tried to find the words to say.

"It said something about 'ensuring your partner that nothing will go wrong.'" He mumbled sheepishly, scratching his cheek lightly. "I don't really know how though."

This made Tenten blush, a smile in her lips as she giggled. "Oh Neji, just being here with you right here ensures me that nothing will go wrong."

Neji's eyes widened, blushing as he looked away. "O-Oh, really…?"

She nodded. "I was just confused for a while. I didn't know if leaving everything I have known for the past few years was worth it. But then after hearing what you said, I felt… happy. And with that I made up my mind."

"What's your decision, then?"

"Apparently, Neji Hyuuga, new adventures don't wait as well, They're not really cruel, though." She winked, smiling.

Neji smiled at this, ruffling her hair as she giggled.

Starting new adventures may be hard. But hey, starting it with someone dear to you makes it easier.

Author's Note (2): I seem to be rushing every fic I write at the moment. And yes, I am bothered by this. Anyway, please point out any errors or mess-ups you see. Also, if you have any suggestions for the upcoming chapters, don't hesitate to tell me! Thanks for reading and don't forget to drop a review! :)