I've hesitated If I should post this or not.

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High School Graduation is probably the most fun, yet hardest part of a student's life. Fun, for we have finished the second phase of our study lives and we only had one more phase to finish, making us more determined to face the next challenges of our lives. Hard, for our slacking off, wing-it and "whatever's gonna happen will happen" days are finally over. Next time, we have to be serious. Serious for college and to our future. You are also expecting that you'll never see your closest friends, schoolmates, classmates and high school teachers after 5 or 10 years. It's hard, but it's for our own good.

Train Station...

"Dear passengers, I have unfortunate news for you..." The captain announced via speakers while the passengers stared at the speakers curiously. "Due to our handful numbers of Shinkansen, the Shinkansen that's going to Hirano Avenue will be delayed in the next 30 minutes. I'm sorry for our inconvenience and have a safe trip."

Tenten sighed in exasperation and crossed her arms. Stupid orientation! Why does it have to start at 14:00 and ends at 16:40—plus there's an additional 10-minute-waiting in the line for the I.D picture—where she has nothing to do in her house before the orientation. Now she has to wait for 30 minutes until the Shinkansen arrives, hungry, for the train station doesn't allow people to eat inside. "Stupid orientation. Stupid I.D picture taking after that dumb and dull orientation." She muttered, cursing, under her breath and looks at her wrist watch. 18:00. Great. Her travel time is exactly 2 hours. 20 minutes of riding the Shinkansen and 100 minutes of riding the bus. To lessen her travel time, 50 minutes of riding the cab—which is more expensive though. She let out another sigh. This is going to be a long night.

...

Hearing the announcements, Neji placed his pack bag in his front, so no one can steal his stuff, and went closer to the yellow line. Just to make sure that he can seat, instead of standing, while travelling in the next 20 minutes. He furrowed his eyebrows. Tenten? I thought that she'll go to the city tomorrow? Curious, he went closer to the girl.

Tenten placed her palm on her stomach. She can't take it anymore! She is very hungry. She has to find a way to eat her cheeseburger with fries and drink her iced-latte without getting caught. She moved the zipper to the left on her pack bag, which is in her front, and put her free hand in there. She glanced on her left, on her right, on her front and back, just to make sure that there are no guards watching her. She sighed in relief. So far, there are no guards. She quickly took out a single french fries and...

"I wouldn't do that if I were you."

Tenten shrieked in surprise and let go of the fries impulsively. "My fries." She quickly grabs the fries, with her free hand, and stumbled. Falling into the train tracks that everyone should not go.

Alerted, Neji wraps his arms around her waist and pulls her behind the yellow line.

The french fries fell on to the train tracks, making Tenten sulk and drop her head in a self-pity way.

"You okay?" Neji asked and stopped at his tracks. Behind the yellow line.

"Neji?" Tenten spun around and instantly blushed. For Neji's face inches away from hers and their noses are almost touching.

Neji smirked, for he find her instant blush, amusing, and let go of his grasp around her waist. "You know, you should stay behind the yellow line. It's very important."

Tenten rolled her eyes. "Yeah I know." She said and closed her bag. "Anyway, what are you doing here? I thought that you were going to the city on Friday?"

Neji's smirk widened and turned into a sarcastic smirk. "Today is Friday. Check your phone's calendar."

Tenten did what her best friend told her and took her phone out. She pressed the right arrow key and revealed the calendar. She blushed in embarrassment. Today is August 9th. Friday. Oops.

Neji chuckled. She really needs to check her calendar everyday. "You're lucky that it's still our summer vacation."

"Shut up." She hissed and taps her foot on the floor impatiently.

"So... How did the orientation go?" He asked, trying to start a conversation with her, to kill the time.

"Dull and Pathetic." She respond.

"You weren't listening?"

"I was... I... Just... Find it dull."

Neji just nodded. It's a miracle that she was able to survive a dull orientation in her opinion. "When will your classes start?"

"September 10th. How's your enrollment?"

"It's fine. Surviving a long line that is."

Tenten chuckled. I guess she's not the only one who had a rough day. "What program did you take?"

"Industrial Engineering."

"I had a hunch that you'll take industrial instead of mechanical. There's a lot of math when it comes to engineering."

Neji smirked again. "I'm not the only one who's taking an engineering course. You're also taking Civil Engineering. There's a lot of math in there too."

Tenten pouts. "No need to remind me." She said and looks at her watch. 18:10. Great 10 minutes had passed, she's getting impatient already. Stupid 30-minute-delay.

"Well... Is this a coincidence or destiny?"

Neji and Tenten spun around and a surprised expression appeared on Tenten's face.

"Temari? What are you doing here?" She asked.

Temari yawned and crossed her arms. "Isn't it obvious? I'm going home since my summer classes are over. I could really use a nice rest after that. Whatcha doin' here? Just finished your date?" She smirked.

Tenten furrowed her eyebrows and flinched. Really?

"We're not a couple." Neji calmly protested, showing no signs of embarrassment.

"Yeah I know. I'm just messing with you. There's no one else to tease around here."

"How's your college life?" Tenten asked, changing the subject.

"Pain in the neck and a stressful life." Temari respond. "Are you two going to college next semester?"

The two nods at her question.

"What are your programs?"

"Industrial."

"Civil Engineering."

"Ooh." Temari grimaced. "That's a lot of math. Good luck."

Tenten sighed in disbelief. "No need to remind us."

Temari chuckled. "Alright, alright."

...

After 30 minutes, the Shinkansen that goes to Hirano Avenue had finally arrived, making Tenten fully alert regardless of her hunger. The Shinkansen stopped and opened the door, signalling the passengers to get in and out. 10 seconds had passed, the other passengers came out. Tenten quickly stepped inside the Shinkansen with Neji and Temari behind her.

"I guess that 30-minute-delay made her impatient." Temari said while Neji just nodded.

Tenten found a chair and sat on it while Neji, being a gentleman, hold on to the pole, standing, and Temari sat beside Tenten.

The Shinkansen's doors closed and set off.

Once the Shinkansen start moving, Temari told the two on what do they need to know about college. About how stressful, yet fun life of a college student.

Hearing everything, made Tenten sighed in exasperation. For she is getting more nervous, than excited, about college and how will her life turn out especially that she'll be studying and living in the city. Moreover, she doesn't have friends in this city, yet, and she needs to learn on how to become an independent person. She let out another sigh. Time is not cooperating with her.

"Don't worry Tenten, you'll get used to it. Besides, regardless of your different programs, Neji will accompany you. Since you'll go on the same university right?" Temari asked.

Tenten grunts and pouts.

"Uh... Did I say something wrong?"

Tenten let out another sigh. "You see, Neji and I are... Not going on the same university."

Temari rose an eyebrow. "How come?"

"She failed while I passed." Neji respond.

"Oh, I see. Well don't worry. Not all students in that university are smart. In fact, some just got lucky." Temari reassured.

"Stupid university." Tenten muttered cursing under her breath. If only she had passed the exam. If only her grade were qualified in the wait-list. If only... she were as smart as Neji or Shikamaru... Then... She doesn't have to go on a different university and take the same program that her late Father and Uncles took. Talk about a crushed dream, however, that's all in the past. For she has found a new goal. To become a board exam topnotcher and her university's Summa Cum Laude. She can do it. Like her uncle told her, she can do it.

"Attention passengers, we're almost at Hirano Avenue. Remember to check your stuff, especially your travel card. Thank you." The captain announced.

"That's our que. Come on." Temari stood up from her seat and approaches the door with Neji and Tenten behind her.

"It'll be alright." Neji said.

"Hm?" Tenten faced him curiously.

"It'll be alright. You have a new goal remember?"

Tenten smiled sincerely. "Yeah... I have..."

Neji placed his hand on her shoulder. "I know you can do it."

Her smile broaden. "Thank you, Neji." She said sincerely. She's lucky—Or rather blessed—to have her best friend on her side. Now that her determination has been rebuilt, she couldn't wait for college. In spite of her mixed emotions, fear and excitement, she can overcome it and reach her goals. She can do it. She has her best friend after all. Regardless of thier different universities.

Well... I have to be honest with you guys, this story is 95% fiction and 5% true story.

The 5% part is based on my experience where I was going home, in the province, after the school's orientation, accompanied by my Mom. While waiting for the bus, I saw him... My... First crush... I quickly stood up on my seat when I saw him, nervous. Heart beating faster than the usual. We talked on what school we'll go next semester and what program we'll take. An awkward conversation, but worth it. Since I don't wanna waste that experience, I decided to create a NejiTen fic.

Hope you like it, and yeah, I know. It sucks. Sorry.