A/N Hey Guys! :)
This idea popped into my head yesterday and I'm not all convinced that it's any good so I wanted to ask you guys
if you could please tell me what you think? See I wouldn't wanna waste your time by continuing it if it really is terrible :(
A maybe one shot ;]
Maybe were friends
Maybe were more
Maybe its just my Imagination
But I see you stare just a little too long
And it makes me start to wonder
"Admit it Neji, our Tenten is a most youthful flower"
Neji said nothing but continued to scowl at his bushy-browed, green jumpsuit wearing teammate.
"One flower such as herself offers the most pungent aroma of great promise and sophisticated battling skills, while displaying such attractive colours to the eyes"
Rock Lee glanced up at the park bench where the Hyuuga sat, one elbow propped up on the back of the wooden seat, slightly slumped but looking relaxed, his scowl the only part giving away his discomfort. He himself sat cross legged on the soft grass a few metres away.
"I've already told you Lee" he sighed "Tenten is a Teammate to me, nothing more"
Lee threw back his head and laughed casually, causing the bottle green material to stretch across his skin and glint in the sunlight.
Neji's eyes flashed dangerously "Something funny?"
"Oh yes" Lee grinned.
It was midday in Konoha and Team Gai had been given the day off after a difficult mission in the Land of Tea, Bandits weren't ever really a problem but Bandits highly skilled in Genjutsu were enough to give any Taijutsu master or Byakugan user a headache.
"Care to elaborate?"
"I have set myself a new challenge!" Lee proclaimed loudly, standing abruptly.
Neji sighed "It's our day off Lee…"
"My challenge" Lee raised a familiar thumbs up "Is to get you to say that Tenten is a youthful flower"
Neji narrowed his eyes "No" he stated simply
Lee's smile wavered for a second but was replaced a moment later by an even more cheerful one.
"Then I shall have to force it out of you Neji-San"
Lee took up his signature fighting stance, curling one arm behind his back and placing the other in front of his body.
"I'm not fighting you Lee"
"Ah, but I can not go back on my word Neji-San"
"Not today"
"Say it"
"No"
Lee lunged towards the lounging Hyuuga, his fist met with wood, shattering the wooden bench instantly.
"Say it"
"No"
Neji materialised behind Lee and swung a punch, Lee deflected it easily and spun around circling his opponent.
"Say it"
"N-"
"Now what did that poor park bench ever do to you huh?"
A familiar voice caused the two Shinobi to look up from their spar. Neji took advantage of this fact and tackled the protesting Nin to the ground. Dusting himself off he turned back to regard the chuckling Kunoichi.
A Brunette sat perched upon the lowest branch of one of the Oak trees nearby, two Chinese style buns positioned on her head and a mischievous smirk gave her identity away straight away.
Neji inclined his head slightly "Tenten"
Tenten gracefully dropped to the ground and casually walked over to the pair, brows raised and grinning at the moaning Lee lying flat on his back beside Neji.
He watched as she approached, noting that she had chosen not to change into casual clothes but had instead stuck with her usual long-sleeved white blouse with high collar and red pants.
He looked up to meet her large brown eyes.
"What are you doing here Tenten?" Lee asked, finally pushing himself away from the ground and to his feet.
"I'm here for Neji" She replied, giving the Hyuuga a tight smile "We have another mission"
"Yes! This is great! Another opportunity to show Gai Sensei my youthful-"
"Um sorry Lee, this mission is only for Neji and I" Tenten cut in, scratching the back of her head awkwardly.
Neji groaned inwardly at the mention of another mission so soon, the last one had really took its toll on him even though he only escaped with a few cuts and bruises. The same however could not be said for Gai-Sensei who at this moment was laying in a hospital bed, Chakra exhaustion they had told him, that old fool.
"When do we meet for our briefing?" he addressed Tenten.
"Well actually, I was sent to get you now"
"Now?"
"Lady Tsunade's orders m'fraid" the Brunette rolled her eyes.
Neji turned back to a very sullen looking Lee
"Well we'd better get going"
Lee frowned at the retreating figure of his rival.
"Don't worry Lee, we'll be back in no time"
"Why couldn't I come!" he pouted.
"Better luck next time~" Tenten laughed before jogging after her Teammate, catching up with him in the main street of the Town before long.
Neji himself was examining the little shops and stalls they passed with mild interest, only looking up to avoid passersby and to round corners approaching the main building in Konoha which housed the Hokage's office. He felt Tenten's presence but chose not to speak, instead thinking of the mission instead. It was rare alright, a two man team assigned to a mission was rare indeed so this mission had to be special he guessed. Tenten beside him seemed relaxed enough, smiling at nothing in particular with eyes roaming over the little stalls and carts like his had done. Those same large brown eyes that he had known since they were Genin. He had to admit however, the old Tenten was nothing like the young Kunoichi walking beside him. There was a time when he had questioned her abilities simply for being a girl, but she had given everything she had to prove him wrong. Now she was one of the strongest in the Village and he had no doubt that she had his back in battles, always helping out whenever an enemy hit his Byakugan's blind spot.
She caught his gaze and gave him a questioning smile.
"Something up Neji?"
He was struck at that moment on what to say, she hadn't exactly put him on the spot and he knew that, but the way she was looking at him with those large brown eyes filled with fondness and complete trust made him hope that the mission wouldn't be too much trouble .If he was separated from Tenten who would watch her back?
"Nothing"
The large steps leading up to the Hokage's office were just up ahead and the Hyuuga took this opportunity to step up his pace, taking the stairs two at a time. He could vaguely hear voices from up ahead talking.
Well one talking, one yelling.
"NARUTO YOU PERV!"
"S-Sakura-Chan I didn't mean to, I mean I wasn't-"
"GET YOUR HANDS OUT OF MY LAUNDRY"
What looked like a pink blouse flew through a doorway up ahead, Tenten raised a perfect brow at Neji before heading to the doorway, peering around it curiously.
"I uh, was just looking for my Kunai"
Naruto was cowering against a wall on the far side of the wall, a pair of red shorts hanging from his blonde spikes.
"IN THE WOMENS LAUNDRY BASKET?"
Sakura stood before him, anger radiating out of her on all sides, a furious expression on her face. The hand she was using to clutch some underwear was shaking vigorously.
It was all too much for Tenten.
Leaning against a wall she started to howl with laughter, occasionally wiping her eyes on the back of her hand. Neji smirked with amusement at the cowering figure of the blonde.
Sakura looked up from Naruto, eyes flicking to the Shinobi watching from the doorway, a slow smile spread across her face.
"Tenten!"
"Hey Sakura-Chan!"
"I didn't know you were back from the Land of Tea today"
Tenten smiled "Yeah, we got back early"
Sakura stepped away from the seemingly terrified Naruto and joined the members of Team Gai in the doorway, only glancing back once at her Teammate to utter a few not-so-nice commands for him to get out.
"Tenten…" Neji began "I'll go on ahead"
"Sure"
She watched him pad down the corridor ahead of her, eyes travelling to the way his long ash brown hair swished slightly as he moved.
She was broken out of her trance by a grinning Pinkette.
"So... you and Neji huh?"
"What?"
"You two are so cute together!"
"Wait no, no we're just about to go on a mission together is all"
Sakura shot her a puzzled look and took a few steps down the corridor, gesturing with her head for Tenten to join her.
"So where's Lee-San?"
Tenten got into step with the pink-haired Medic.
"He's not coming"
Sakura shot her a devilish grin, pointing up ahead she whispered.
"So its just you and Neji-Kun…?"
Tenten's eyes widened and she clamped a hand over Sakuras grinning mouth, looking up worriedly to see if the Byakugan user had heard her.
Thank god his specialty is eyes not ears she thought sweat-dropping.
"That's the idea"
"Well don't let me keep you" Sakura winked "I have to go hang up all this laundry anyway, do you knowhow many lucky gambling socks Lady Tsunade has!"
With that Sakura held up a finger to her lips and disappeared in a whirlwind of cherry blossom petals. Tenten paused for a moment then joined Neji at the door to the Hokages office.
He raised an arm lazily and knocked once.
"Enter" a muffled voice called.
The door swung open, Tenten hesitated for a moment then stepped into the room. It was just like the last time she'd been there, sunlight pouring into the room from the large windows lining the wall. Seas of papers and files decorating the floor with one large wooden desk positioned in the middle of it all. A woman that appeared to be in her mid 20s (although Tenten knew better!) was lying slumped across the desk buried in mounds of paperwork, when they entered though she looked up with mild interest.
Spotting the two members of Team Gai a professional smile found its way onto her fair face and she brushed a few stray blonde hairs over her shoulder.
Shizune stood beside her, a worried expression on her face.
"Welcome Tenten" She inclined her head slightly "Neji"
Tsunade leant forwards slightly on the desk and linked her hands together, resting her chin on top of them.
"Yes welcome, not let's get down to business"
She looked pointedly to them both.
"Now Tenten, this mission is in fact a very delicate one and you may
choose whether or not you wish you accept it"
The brunette nodded slowly.
"Which is why I must ask you, do you have experience with men?"
Tenten felt herself freeze. The way the Hokage asked her that with such nonchalance made it seem even more unreal that what she had just heard could possibly be right.
"The reason I'm asking is because you are the most capable Kunoichi in the village…"
Tenten's heart soared.
"…Who isn't already away on a mission"
Then plummeted back down to Earth.
She suddenly felt very aware of the young Hyuuga standing beside her pointedly staring at his feet. His expression was unreadable.
Tenten shifted uncomfortably.
"I uh-"
"Lady Tsunade if I may" Neji's smooth voice cut in "I don't doubt my Teammates abilities but maybe somebody else would be more…" he thought for a moment "Suitable"
Tenten felt red hot anger flare within her. Oh so you think I'm weak huh Hyuuga?
"I'll do it"
Tsunade clapped her hands "Excellent"
Shizune opened her mouth to seemingly protest but snapped it shut and instead let her eyes fall to the floor in defeat.
"Your mission is to infiltrate the castle of the Feudal lord in the Land of Wind and retrieve an important scroll stolen from our Client, you will be posing as the daughter of a wealthy business man and Neji will be your bodyguard"
Tenten nodded fiercely.
"The Feudal lord of this area is named Takahiro and as far we know, not a Shinobi but handy with a sword nevertheless"
Tsunade paused for breath.
"Our sources tell us that Takahiro is not aware of the scrolls worth as it was passed down the him by the late Feudal lord so there is no need to get messy"
She looked pointedly to the pair.
"You leave at sunrise"
Tenten bowed slightly, determination burning at her cheeks
"Understood"
She made a hand sign and disappeared in a puff of smoke.
Neji stared at the place where Tenten had stood a moment ago, talk about a quick exit. The truth was, he'd spoke up because he didn't want Tenten anywhere near this man, it was obvious that Tsunade had left specific information out of the briefing and he had a bad feeling about the reasoning behind it.
He inclined his head to the Hokage and her assistant and made for the door, only to be stopped by a voice.
"Neji?"
He glanced over his shoulder to see Tsunade now standing, her back to him gazing out of the window.
"Yes M'lady?"
"Look after her"
He paused slightly
"Of course"
Ta-Da~ ! *does jazz hands*
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