Hey all you Fanfic readers!
This story is based upon the very real "White Day" a holiday in Japan which I think is MEGA KAWAI!
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White Day Festival
One..two..One..two
The training dummy shook with every hit it took.
One..two..One..two
Perfectly in sync with another Tenten's fists landed blow upon blow upon the dummy keeping up the steady rhythm.
One..two..One..
The dummy shuddered before her, in slow-motion it fell away from the girl clattering as it hit the floor.
"Well done Tenten! Obviously the power of youth has aided you well today congratulations!"
The petite brunette turned to her left spotting her Sensei Gai giving her a thumbs up and a cheesy smile. Wiping her brow with the back of her hand Tenten grabbed her water bottle and took a swig before allowing herself to dive forward onto the soft grass.
"Phew what a workout" she muttered, pulling up a few blades of grass subconsciously.
Lee, one of Tentens teammates was positioned just a few metres away from where the Kunoichi was laying sprawled on the grass, she could see his bushy-brows bobbing up and down as he did his press-ups. She stifled a chuckle.
"And..Two thousand!" Lee yelled "Sensei I have done it!"
"Well done Lee, you shall some day make a truly exceptional Shinobi!" Gai gave Lee his signature thumbs up again.
Lee beamed "Yes, I shall work harder than ever Sensei"
The Man and the Boy clad in skin-tight bottle green jumpsuits suddenly ran to each other and embraced, sobbing they clung to each other.
"I'm so proud Lee!"
"Sensei!"
"Lee!"
"Sensei!"
The two let out another sob and clung to each other even tighter.
Tenten raised a perfect brow at the antics of her comrades, sighing she turned to the last member of her Team.
Neji stood with his back to Tenten hands clasped together with his index finger held closely to his lips; from his pose Tenten quickly deduced that he was practicing the Byakugan. Interested she rolled on her side so she was facing his long ash brown locks which swished ever so slightly as a soft wind blew over Training Field 9. She didn't need to face him to know that his startling white eyes would have a slight strain on them giving the effect of blood vessels pulsating around his eyes. She didn't need to look at him to know that his full lips would be pulled down slightly as he concentrated. And she definitely didn't need to look at him to know that his fierce and confident posture would intimidate any enemy, with his handsome features he looked like some kind of avenging angel.
"Something wrong Tenten" His smooth voice echoed across the training field.
"I..uh" Tenten stuttered and looked down at the grass where she was lying, feeling heat rush up to her cheeks.
Neji let his arms drop to his sides and walked over to the girl.
"I think training is over for today"
"Huh?" Tenten asked.
Casting a glance over her shoulder she noticed that Gai-Sensei and Lee were nowhere to be seen.
"Typical, they always run off together"
Neji laughed then and offered his hand to the brunette who was now sitting up on the grass. Holding her breath she took his much bigger hand with her own slender one, taking a minute to marvel at how good it felt as Neji easily pulled her up.
"Any plans for the rest of the day?" He asked her casually.
"I was gonna check out the decorations for the Festival before it started I guess" She replied smiling
"Aren't you going to be there tonight?"
"Isn't it sad to go if you don't have a date?"
Tenten laughed, a disappointed edge in it made her stop. The White Day festival had always been a tradition in Konoha, it was always held a month after Valentines day but unlike Valentines day it was a day celebrating love for single people and couples alike, love in general, all kinds of love. It was incredibly popular and the town was always 'decked out to the nines' as her mother liked to call it as the town was completely transformed for the festival.
"Are you heading there now?" Neji asked again.
"Yep!" Tenten smiled brightly.
"Can I come?"
Neji spoke in a odd tone and Tenten found her self staring up at his face speechless. He looked up from the ground and gave her a nervous smile.
"If you don't want me to-"
"No no it's fine! I'd like you to come actually" The girl cut him off.
A few minutes later they arrived at the edge of Town. Neji nodded at the two guards on duty there, Kotetsu and Izumo Tenten remembered their names vaguely. They waved to Neji enthusiastically as the two nin passed them by.
They were greeted with the almost overwhelming scent of Lilies and white roses which were gathered in vases on every table in every Café nearby. Silver Tinsel was hung from every available place and white balloons were secured to the floor and littered all over the long winding street.
Walking through the streets of Konoha Tenten felt like a little kid and she felt giddy as she pointed out basically everything to Neji who nodded and smiled.
They reached the main street of Konoha. Overhead unlit Chinese Lanterns were hanging from long strings and near the town centre Women were at work making them, all different colours accompanied by white. Along the rooftops giant paper maché hearts stood, groups of men were helping to secure them. Along the main street were many stalls selling, candyfloss, flowers, pearl jewellery, chocolates, teddy bears. Excited chatter filled the air as the two shinobi walked slowly, taking in the splendour.
From the corner of her eye Tenten spotted a stall decorated with lots of colourful ribbons and she took a step towards it looking curiously at all the styles of material.
"Looking forward to the festival child?"
A gentle voice made Tenten jump, and she smiled warmly as she spotted the old Shopkeeper now stood beside her.
Tenten nodded to the stall.
"Very pretty"
"Thank you child and if you like you may choose one"
"For F-Free?" Tenten's eyes widened.
"Yes"
The Elderly Woman smiled and continued to speak.
"I have been saving this particular one for a while now, hoping to give it to the perfect young lady"
She held out a long strip of velvet, the colour of pale roses.
"Its lovely" Tenten agreed.
"It is now yours child, take it"
Tenten carefully took the Ribbon, it was very soft.
"And may I say that you two make a very cute couple"
Tenten spluttered and Neji beside her laughed wholeheartedly.
Tenten turned a shade of crimson "We aren't, I mean!" she began.
"These eyes see all child" she spoke before disappearing behind the stall once again.
"You look a little red child" Neji mocked the Shopkeepers voice perfectly.
Tenten whacked his toned chest. "She'll hear you!"
"Do her ears hear all as well?" Neji asked innocently.
The corners of Tentens lips curled involuntarily as she fought back a giggle.
There were frenzied shouts from above and Tenten looked around alarmed. People around her screamed and she followed their gaze to see the giant paper maché ball hurtling towards her from the rooftop above. Frozen in shock the Kunoichi forgot her training and closed her eyes waiting for the impact.
When none came she opened her eyes slowly, a large crowd had gathered around her their faces a mixture of shock and disbelief.
"Are you hurt?"
"Should I call a medic"
Tenten groaned and raised an arm to tell them she was alright.
"Tenten are you okay"
A smooth voice breathed in her ear. She finally looked up to see Neji cradling her to his chest. His handsome face was creased with worry.
"I'm good"
Tenten allowed Neji to slowly pull her to her feet, she wobbled precariously and he placed a hand on her waist steadying her. Regaining her balance she smiled at him and he removed his hand but his posture informed Tenten he was still alert enough to catch her if she stumbled again.
"Neji did you save me?"
"I pulled you out of the way yes"
"Thank you"
The crowd around them roared with applause and Tenten chuckled, patting Neji on the back as he tried his best to assure the crowd it was nothing.
A boy about Tentens age with messy red hair pushed through the crowd and ran to the Kunoichi panting with the effort.
"I am so sorry! It was all my fault I'm such a klutz! You aren't hurt are you?" The boy spoke a little breathlessly.
"I'm fine, my friend here pulled-"
"Do I know you? I haven't seen you around Town"
"Um I'm away a lot on missions" the brunette explained easily.
"You're a Shinobi!"
"Yeah"
"That is so cool"
The boy scratched the back of his head in an earnest way and Tenten grinned.
"I'm Daisuke by the way and you're.."
Tenten felt the boys gaze travel up and down her body then lingering on her face, she coughed drawing his attention.
"Tenten"
She could feel a slight blush on her face.
Neji padded over to her side warily observing the stranger.
"Well then Tenten" Daisuke replied, plucking a white rose from a nearby stall before speaking. "I'll be seeing you at the festival"
He offered her the rose with what Tenten thought was his attempt at a flirtatious smile. Neji stiffened at her side. Tenten accepted the rose and smiled, aware of the blush on her cheeks.
"Thanks"
The boy grinned then jogged away back through the crowd. Tenten turned to Neji to see him glaring fiercely at where the boy had long since disappeared in the crowd.
"Neji you okay?"
He turned to her with a smile not quite meeting his eyes.
"I'm fine"
Tenten narrowed her eyes "I don't believe you"
Tenten saw a jolt of shock go through the boy before he regained his composure.
"I'm fine"
Tenten huffed beside him and he smiled.
"So are you going to the festival with that Boy now?"
He said the word as if it was something foul.
"No"
"That's good"
Tenten looked up at him questioningly.
"Tenten…"
"Uhuh?"
"Would you maybe like to…"
Tenten raised her eyebrows at the tongue tied boy before her. Her gaze lingered on his toned arms and muscular build even though he wasn't much taller than the Kunoichi herself.
"…Accompany me to the Festival?"
His eyes held hers and she felt herself becoming lost within them, Tenten felt her inner self gasp, Neji Hyuuga was asking her to the Festival.
"Like a..a.."
"Like a Date" he finished for her.
"Yes!"
This is meant to only be one chapter long but I guess if enough people like it I would be glad you continue it!
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