My Blind spot.
A/N~ Hey guys! AliceOtaku here. Just wanted to drop something that I've been intending to write for a while. I know I'm not finished with my other story, but I'll be writing both at the same time O_O Don't get too worked up. I'll figure it out, and we'll all be happy in the end. Alright. Well, now that that's cleared up (hopefully...) let's get on with the Story! Btw, this fanfic takes place 3 years after Shippuden. Sasuke's back, and.. Tsunade is the Hokage. ok. You should be good with that info. :D bahahaha.
Neji's POV.
Clink. Dodge. Clink. Dodge. Clink. Dodge. Clink, clink. Dodge, dodge.
Tenten wiped some sweat from her brow. She was panting. "Alright. I think that was a pretty good workout, don't you think? Let's take a little break." she said, running a hand over her bangs.
I nodded. She looked tired. Maybe she should rest a little before continuing our training.
She walked to a nearby tree, and grabbed her water bottle. She sighed, and drank.
I studied her while I picked up my own water bottle. Her clothes were the same as they had been for the past 3 years. Her hair in her usual buns. Her face slightly covered in sweat. Her chocolate brown eyes looked tired. She had bags under her eyes. Slender, yet curvy, and like always, a smile on her lips.
"Hey.. Neji?" she asked, turning to look at me.
"Hn?" I looked at her. I wiped my own sweat.
"I.. no, never mind." she turned away. And gathered her stuff.
I sighed. "What is it, Tenten?"
"It's nothing.. I forgot." she said, and turned to look at me with a grin. "You ready for the next round?"
I smirked. "Of course." I raised an eyebrow as she laughed. Her smile was so radiant.
"Right." was all she said.
We were walking to get some dinner. Tenten's arms were on her back. She was on my right. Looking at the sky. Deep in thought. My arms were crossed over my chest.
Oi!
...What the hell?
I'm talkin' to ya, buddy!
..Who are you? My inner-self?
Yeah. Sure.
Alright then. What do you want?
Nothin' really.
Then leave.
That's no way to talk to yourself. Besides, I can't leave. I'm you.
Sigh..
"So, what do you want to eat today, Neji?" Tenten asked, not looking at the ground as she walked.
"Hn." I muttered, not really listening.
She rolled her eyes. "Yumm. Hn for dinner!" she looked away, a mocking smile playing on her lips.
I looked at her and smirked. "Sorry. Anything will be fine. I don't care." I trailed off.
She looked at me through the corner of her eye. "Right. Well then.. uh.. how about there?" she pointed to a little Akashiyaki stand.
"Sure." I said easily.
She grinned, grabbed my arm, and tugged me along.
"Good afternoon! What will it be?" an old lady with gray hair, and a tired smile asked.
"Just give us two medium servings, please." Tenten said easily. A smile on her face. The lady smiled back.
"Sure thing, kids." she said, and turned to prepare our food.
"YOSH! If it is not our youthful teammates!" Lee jumped in the scene, along with Gai-sensei.
"What beautiful power of youth. WE SHALL EAT AS WELL!" he said.
After we were done eating, we walked randomly to the forest, Gai got serious.
"Alright everyone. Lady Tsunade has a mission for us." he said quietly. Out of character for him..
"What rank?" Tenten asked casually.
"Well, originally, It was an S rank mission. But now, Lady Tsunade decided it was an A rank." he said, in the same tone.
Tenten and I exchange a look. She then looked at Gai with a puzzling look. Why was he being so serious about the subject?
"Alright. So when do we leave?" she kept her tone casual.
"In two days." he answered.
"Well, we have time to get some extra training done!" Tenten grinned, looking at me. I nodded.
"Well, we have to get going and do a little training of our own too. ONWARD WITH THE POWER OF YOUTH!" Gai shouted,
"GOODBYE, YOUTHFUL TEAMMATES!" and with that, Gai and Lee were gone.
"Well, that was odd, don't you think?" Tenten asked, raising an eyebrow in the direction they had disappeared.
"Yeah. A little too odd if you ask me." I muttered.
Tenten shrugged, and then said, "Well, i'm whipped. We should go get some rest." she said, stretching her arms. I nodded once.
"Hn. I'll walk you home." I said. She nodded, and smiled.
We began to walk towards her apartment. It still made me uneasy how Gai seemed not so excited about this mission. It didn't matter if it was babysitting, or a life-or-death mission, he was always pumped. And same for Lee.. they knew something we didn't..
"So.." Tenten said, pulling me out of my thoughts.
"Hn?" I looked at her.
"Uhh.. I dunno.." she scratched her neck, and ran her hand on her bangs. She bit her lip and turned to look at me.
"There's something definitely up with Gai-sensei and Lee.." she looked down. "Just wish I knew what it was.." she muttered.
I sighed. "Yeah.. I was just thinking that too. It's as if they had more information than us. They know something we don't." I said, looking straight ahead.
She nodded in agreement.
We walked for a few more minutes in silence. We finally reached her apartment.
"well, I guess i'll just see you tomorrow..?" she said. She switched her bag to her right shoulder.
"Right. Well, sleep well, alright?" I said, looking at the bags under her eyes again.
"What do you mean? I always sleep like a log." She said, and yawned.
I smirked, then my face turned a little serious. I reached for her face, and stroked the bags under her eyes. She stiffened a little at my closeness, and my touch.
"Right. Sleep like a log." I smirked again when she rolled her eyes. I pulled my hand away.
"Yeah. I sleep like a log. And you should go home and sleep too. We have to train hard tomorrow." her eyes softened. She smiled.
"Yeah. Your right." I said, and looked over at the direction of the Hyuga Campground.
"I'm always right." she said with a grin. I turned to smirk at her.
"Right. Well, good night, Tenten. See you in the morning." I said, and started turned away. Before I could turn completely, she got hold of my shoulders, making me turn around to face her.
My eyes widened. Was she hugging me?
Yep. That's definitely a hug.
...I'm aware of that.
"Good night Neji." she said, her tone was different from any tone she'd ever used. It was.. soft. She pulled away. A smile on her face. Her eyes looked happy.
I smiled back. "Good night Tenten."
A/N~ Kaboom! The first chapter of my newest story! How'd you like that? really though. PLEASE tell me.. I'm sorry for not updating the other one sooner. With school, I hope I get the time. Alright. Well, your reviews are ALWAYS appreciated. Like I've said before, they bring joy to my life. So, pretty please, review!
Well, thanks folks! Hope ya like it! Until next time,
~AliceOtaku