Title: My Prince Charming
Summary: Neji and Sakura have been going out in secret for a while now. And the only people who know about this relationship are Hinata, Sasuke, and Tenten. All seems well... but what is Tenten really thinking? Eventually will become NejiTen...
A/N: Ummm... this story may seem very awkward since I don't have that high of imagination. I also apologize ahead of time if I take too long to update. xD
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto at all...
Chapter One
Tenten's POV
"Pant... pant... pant... Neji," I feebly said. "I'm hungry! Can we eat now?"
"Hn."
"Pretty please?"
Silence.
Growl.
Awkward silence.
"Five minutes," Neji replied harshly. How typical. Neji never really was one for breaks and food.
Oh well... that's my Neji! I quickly flashed him a small smile as to show my appreciation for his pity.
Wiping off the beads of sweat that inhabited my forehead, I walked to a nearby tree and took out my lunch that I had bought from a store the other day. I sat down on one of the roots of a tree as I watch Neji doing whatever the hell he's doing.
Deactivating his Bykugan, Neji started picking up the mass heap of random weapons that surrounded him. We've been training since four this morning and he still hasn't broken a sweat. Sometimes, I would wonder dumbly if his body was covered with anti-perspirant deodorant-- I mean, c'mon! Who, in the normal human and shinobi world, would not break into those icky bacteria-filled body sweat after seven straight hours of training?
HAH! Get real Tenten... we're talking about the Hyuuga prodigy here. He's anything, but normal.
I snickered to myself as I started conceptualizing what it would be like to have Neji be normal.
Hearing me giggle, Neji glowered in my direction, as if I had gone mad. Feeling the intense gaze on me, I looked up from my food and smiled innocently as I braced myself in the face of danger. Ignoring my childish ways, he walked in my direction, sat down next to me, and started meditating... as always.
As I finished my penultimate bite of dim sum, I noticed a smile gracing over his lips. Curious, I leaned in closer toward the prodigy's face, that is, until I notice a bundle of pink heading into the clearing.
So that's why he's smiling. Sakura is here. Good damn. Prepare for mushy goos-goos and unwanted gaas-gaas.
Rolling my eyes, I heaved out a sigh as I watch the younger kunoichi approach my teammate. I guess Neji is going to give me more than five minutes to rest, seeing that his girlfriend is here.
HAH! Neji is so hypocritical sometimes-- I remember a time when he lectured me non-stop to not fall in love when he began to notice that I was becoming the "number one beauty of Konoha". At least, that's how Lee likes to put it.
...Flashback...
It was getting pretty late when Neji, a tall teenage boy with long silky dark brown hair and lavender-milky eyes, decided to walk his only female teammate home from a long day of hard-core training. Well, more like he demanded that he would accompany her home.
Waving good-bye to their sensei and their other teammate, they started their walk home. Along the way, they walked pass a bar, where the girl received many whistles and hollers from men of all ages that took upon the sight of her.
And who can blame them? Tenten, standing five foot five, was looking pretty decent for someone who has been training all her life. Beautiful brown hair, bundled up in two perfect buns, and hazel-honey eyes went beautifully with her porcelain skin as with her lean and toned body. Mind you, her body wasn't flawless, with little scars here and there, with additional bruises and grass stains, but that only turned the men on some more.
"Hey baby! Wanna get a drink?"
"Don't listen to him! Come with me. We'll have some fun!"
"Psh. If you want fun, come to me, hot stuff!"
Neji stopped perambulating for a brief moment and glared at all who dared make recognition of her and the bar got silent pretty quickly.
Tenten silently gave all the men the credit of being smart enough to not mess with a Hyuuga. Especially if that Hyuuga went by the name of Neji.
Grunting his approval, he smirked and continued his "mission" of walking his teammate home.
Upon reaching the door to Tenten's apartment, Neji grabbed hold on her shoulder and quickly turned her around so that they would come face-to-face.
"Tenten, don't let emotions get the best of you. It makes you weak. Especially love. Love gets in your train of thought and you could be dead in a matter of seconds. For example, look at Haruno. Look how weak she is... all because of that Uchiha."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I got 'ya. I won't flirt, date, or fall in love, so that you won't feel ashamed by my 'girliness'. I guess I should take down that hidden shrine I have of you behind my closet huh?" She replied sarcastically.
Frowning slightly, he shot back, "Tenten. I'm warning you. Don't make any mistakes that could put anybody's life in danger."
"Whatever."
...End Flashback...
Looking back now, I'm getting mad that he even dared to tell me what to do when he himself got caught up with his own emotions.
Damn you, Hyuuga. Always thinking that you know everything. Then, WHAM! You did exactly what you told me not to do. I seriously hate you sometimes.
"Hello there, Neji-kun. Are you done training yet?" Sakura asked happily, as she kneeled down to be at head-level with her "Neji-Weji"… or whatever nickname she gave him.
Instead of responding, he leaned in and kissed her slightly, earning both of them a blush to their faces.
Rolling my eyes, I stood up and walked across the clearing, not wanting to be within their "love zone".
Ok, I might not show it well, but I really am happy for the two. SWEAR ON MY LIFE!
…Ok well, to be honest, I think Sakura should go back to idolizing her precious "Sasuke-kun". It sickens me to see Sakura all over Neji. I know it's selfish to admit, but sometimes, I just want Neji all to myself. I can't even explain the pain and anger I feel whenever I see the two together. I wouldn't call it jealousy...
I mean, c'mon! Who would be jealous of Sakura? She's weak, she whines, she cries non-stop... ARGH! Who am I kidding? Sakura is perfect! I mean, she's got the body of a love goddess, non-human strength, quick wit, an excellent memory, great chakra control, and I hate to admit, but I really do envy those sparkling jade eyes of hers.
Sakura is exactly the type of girl Neji would want in a mate... I mean... girlfriend.
Suspiring out another long sigh, I couldn't help, but feel sad when I see the two lovebirds together.
It's like I'm in love with Neji, or something. Maybe I'm just upset that he found someone else to confide in. Shaking the thought out of my mind, I laughed quietly to myself for even thinking that I would like someone like Neji.
...Not that anything wrong with him! I mean, he's actually kinda sweet when he wants to be and sometimes, I would catch myself gazing at his cut--
"Ohayo Tenten!"
Startled, I jerked my head back as I heard my name being called, setting my eyes upon a waving Sakura and a contented Neji. I guess I spaced out for a while, but I quickly recovered as I smiled and waved back.
"Ohayo Sakura-san."
"No need to be formal, Tenten. I mean, you don't call Neji, Neji-san, do you?"
I felt my face getting a little warm when she said "Neji-san", but I forced the blush down and slowly nodded.
"I guess you're right. Well Neji, seeing that Sakura is here, I'm gonna go home and re-sharpen my weapons. Have fun you two!"
Nodding his head, Neji smiled very slightly, as if to say a silent "thank you" for leaving the two alone. I can't really blame him either. He and Sakura have been dating for a couple of months now, but since he's from such a noble clan and her from only a middle-class family, the Hyuugas wouldn't accept those two together. Thus, they have to date in secret. The only people who really know about these two are Hinata-sama and Sasuke.
As for me, I found out by accident, when I walked in on the two cuddling when I came to the clearing to train some more. It was so priceless, since I got to see the stoic human-ice Neji blush like a hot tomato.
Lee and Gai-sensei came close to finding out themselves, but me being such a good friend, I quickly came up with a lie and told them that I saw a giant green squirrel in a forest all across the village. Being as gullible as they are, they ran off, screaming things like, "POWER OF YOUTH!" and "SQUIRRELS ARE THE WAY TO LIVE!"
But of course, dating in secret also means that they don't really get to spend much time together. I feel sorry for the two. These kinds of relationships will never last... not that I would know.
Sakura started protesting about me leaving so soon, but Neji kept her entertained by tickling her and kissing her lightly on the lips and cheeks.
He is such a jerk sometimes, already acting as if I didn't exist. Growling slightly, I put away my finished lunch and started to collect my over-used weapons.
Upon hearing Sakura's giggle, I just sprinted out of the clearing. I think I left some of my weapons behind, but right now, I could care less about them.
Geez, I can't take it anymore! All that kissing and giggling. I think I'm gonna puke from an overdose of Neji-and-Sakura love fest.
Huffing and puffing, I skidded down to a brisk walk as I felt my two hair buns come undone. Sighing to myself, I quickly walked past civilians and stores, not wanting to run into anyone I know.
But luck may have it, Fate was not on my side and She decided that instead of running into people I know, I deserve the torture of running into all these couples that were mingling with one another. I must not be getting enough sleep, or something because I started hallucinating and Neji's and Sakura's faces kept replacing the couples' faces.
But that really got me wondering-- why am I so angry when I see those two together? I absolutely refuse to believe that I like Neji. I mean, he's my best friend, my teammate, my comrade, my… my…
"…Secret love…" I whispered out.
It finally dawned on me. I really do like Neji. I was just too stubborn to admit it.
Damn it!
Just to make matters worse, I showed my vulnerable side for all of Konoha to see and started crying as I slowly continued my lonely walk home. Some kunoichi I am...
A/N: Wow... to be honest, I kinda liked how this turned out... except for the crappy ending. xD