AN: Haha, first story in my drabble collection! You know, that one I always talk about, but never make? Yeah, that one. Well here it is! Ain't it purdy?

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of the characters. But hey, a girl can dream...


"Neji! Neji! Nej- Ack, stupid freshman!" Tenten yelled, as she weaved expertly through her High School's crowded hallways. Unfortunately, not expert enough.

"Look, I'm sorry!" Tenten snapped at 'the-freshman-that-she'd-bowled-over's friend. "I didn't mean to make her cry, I just... Oh, suck it up, you friggin pansy!" and she was off once again, hurdling down the hallways towards Neji, who had witnessed the entire seen from the safe grounds of his locker.

When she finally reached him, Tenten was doubled over and breathing hard. "N-neji!" she choked.

Neji stared at her. "Are you ok? What's wrong, did something bad happen?"

Tenten managed to nod.

"Did someone die?"

"N-no..." Tenten wheezed.

"Did someone get hurt?"

Tenten shook her head back and forth.

"Oh my God..." Neji frowned. "What is it, the apocalypse?"

Tenten finally got her breath back. "No," she said, "Worse! I forgot my science homework! I'm DOOMED!"

Neji eyed her carefully. How is that worse than the apocalypse? He wondered. Then he sighed, reached into his locker, and with a flourish, handed Tenten his chemistry notebook. "Enjoy."

"Oh, thank you Neji!" Tenten cried out joyously. "You saved my sorry ass!"

Neji just smirked and nodded, as if he did this every day. Which he did. Then Tenten frowned.

"Wait, I feel bad," she said, "is there anything I can do to make it up to you?"

Neji's smirk widened, and he leaned closer to her. "How 'bout a kiss?"

There was an eerie silence... Everyone within listening range had ceased to make noise, scared for Neji's life.

Tenten's face immediately turned stony. She balled her hand up into a fist, pressed it against her mouth, and then slammed it into his face. Grunting in pain, Neji reeled backwards, holding his nose and frowning.

Tenten stormed off in the general direction of her locker. She was about halfway there when waves of guilt began washing over her. She quickly turned back to Neji, who was still sulking by his locker. Upon her arrival, she bit her lip, and then suddenly gave him a quick kiss on his cheek before speeding off again.

Neji's eyes widened, and then he grinned, still massaging his sore face. So worth it. I win. Again.

It was routine.


AN: Well, that was... short.