Soft pink cherry blossoms; floated gently in the breeze, they made the air smell sweet and fresh. In a way, it kind of reminded me of my mother. She was as soft and beautiful as a flower. The complete opposite of myself. I was as rough as a weapon, in the eyes of adults I suppose I was a bad seed but I couldn't help it. Doing bad things and hurting people didn't bother me. Well at least not anymore. I was always somewhat of a loner as a kid, the girls disliked me ….boys were afraid of me, even the teachers seemed nervous around me.

I still don't understand why. After a while, people started picking fights with me, at first I didn't fight back, I thought if they took their frustrations out on me, maybe…after a while…they'd leave me alone. However that wasn't the case. Finally I couldn't take it anymore, I repeatedly punched this kid in the face, I can't remember why we were fighting…but I do remember breaking his nose. That was the beginning of the life I now had.

"Tenten!...Tenten wait for me."

I stopped in my tracks, glancing over my shoulder I saw the only person that ever became my friend. A small smirk formed on my lips as I watched the bushy browed boy race towards me. Once close enough, he stopped and took a few deep breaths. "Why didn't you wait for me at our spot?" he questioned wiping his forehead.

"You were late, Lee. You know I can't stay in one place for too long" I chuckled, patting his shoulder.

He pouted a bit before straightening up. "I was doing some early morning; training with Gai-Sensei. I need to become stronger, that way…maybe Sakura will take an interest in me" his eyes twinkled in a slightly disturbing way.

"Ah, well…..I don't know….I mean. Sakura seems to have a thing for Sasuke Uchiha and well….look at him and then look at you….you're-"I bit my tongue, noticing the dejected expression on Lees face. …I was the worst…I always said things without considering other people's feelings. Usually I didn't care about how others reacted…however Lee was different.

A strong feeling of guilt fell over me. I reached out to him, ruffling his hair. "I mean….you're so youthful compared to him….I'm not sure Sakura could handle it"

His face instantly lite up. "Fear not, my dear Tenten..I'll just have to teach her the ways of Youthfulness. I'm certain she will love it!"

"It's possible" I snickered.

"You should come to school more often" he added, rubbing the back of his head.

"Why?...I'll just end up beating people up."

"You could make some new friends!"

"No."

"BUT"

"Friends are a waste of time, besides.. You're my friend, isn't that enough?"

Lee's cheeks became a crimson red. He didn't reply for a moment but instead tugged at a thread on his strikingly green sweater.

"Of course. You're my best friend…but aren't you lonely?...you also live by yourself"

"Don't worry about me, I'm fine..and besides.. I'm coming today right?"

"That's true"

"See, it'll be fine"

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"I'm going home"

"NOOOO Tenten we just got here"

"I hate it"

"TENTEN"

"See you later"

"NOOOO" with that, my escape was halted by Lee tackling me to the ground.

BAM.

"ERG, GET OFF ME"

"Just one class, just one class and then you can leave" he pleaded giving me his famous, puppy dog look.

"F-Fine..just one class..just stop looking at me like that"

"YES..See you'll feel much more youthful afterwards"

"Right"

We entered the building, as we walked, people cringed. I wasn't sure if it was me they were cringing at or Lee….probably me. I simply gave them death glares and that ended their gawking.

"Be nice…" he scolded, shaking his finger.

"I'm always nice"

The first class was homeroom, so I would be able to get away with sleeping there. The homeroom teacher 'Kakashi' I believe his name was. Was always too busy reading his stupid book to notice anything.

I took my seat next to Lee, though now, he had completely blocked me out. His eyes were glued to Sakura Haruno. Though she didn't seem to pay attention to him…because her eyes were glued to Sasuke Uchiha.

Poor Lee…he didn't have a chance.

I rested my head on the desk, it wasn't that comfortable but it would have to do. As I was almost in dreamland I felt something smack my head. HARD I may add.

"OWW" I hissed, glancing around to see who had. Rudely interrupted me. My eyes locked on someone I had never seen before, he was a handsome guy with long brown locks. Though his eyes were what stood out the most. His face was expressionless. Though I go the feeling he thought he was someone high and mighty. "What was that for?" I growled, narrowing my chocolate brown Hues.

"Sleeping in class is completely unacceptable, if you're just going to do that, why did you come to school at all?" his cold voice sent a chill down my spine. Who was he?...and did he know who I was?..no one DARED to talk to me like that, and he just waltzes up and tries to start something with me.

"You'll pay for that, pretty boy" I hissed, slowly standing up from my chair. At this point everyone was staring. I didn't give a damn though, he was going to get it, that was for sure.

"T-Tenten, calm down….relax, violence only leads to more violence" Lee choked, flailing his arms frantically.

"Heh..yeah….more violence for HIM" with that I rushed at the stranger, I was going to ruin is pretty face with my fist.

To my surprise, before I could take a swing at him, he had my wrist. I'm not even sure how that happened, but now it felt like he was going to break my whole arm. His grip began to tighten and tighten. Whispers could he heard from the other people in class. I was going to murder them if they continued doing that.

"Let me GO you bastard" I growled.

His face remained emotionless, he simply stared at me. ..His cold icy eyes bore into mine. What was this guy's deal?

Suddenly he released me and I fell flat on my face.

"YOU SON OF A-I'll kill you!" my arm was now aching and now my head was beginning to hurt.

"Fighting is prohibited inside school grounds." He said it like nothing had happened.

"You…" I paused, slowly looking up at him. "Who are you?"

A small smirk appeared on his face, the first sign of emotion he had. "Neji hyuga."

End of chapter one, hope you guys liked it. Tell me if you want me to continue with this story. Thanks for reading, everyone.