A Little Dose of That

A NejiTen drabble collection

By screwitall

Summary: A collection of the small, electric moments between Neji and Tenten.

A/N: OH, MAAAAN, did I miss writing T.T At first I decided against writing drabble collections because you know how long I take to update (IT RHYMES!), especially now that there's school and no matter how I'd love to write fanfictions all day long than listen to my teacher discuss solving linear equations graphically (I take pride in the fact that I sound so smart typing that out XD), I JUST CAN'T. Anyway...NejiTen fluff~!

Disclaimer: I speak for all the drabbles in this work of mine. I do not own Naruto. Never did, never will.

1. Locked

It doesn't make sense.

How could someone so blessed to be in a prestigious clan be that way? Tenten had been secretly trying to understand Neji and how he could be unbelievably...there's a word for that. She can't find which, and that added to her frustration. It's been days since the curiosity came up but then until now, she still doesn't get what's going around her teammate's mind. She knew about the incident years ago with his father and Neji's hate for the Main Branch but if she was in his shoes, she'd probably find the truth out herself. Tenten suspected that the Main Branch had nothing to do with his father's death and she was right. There are scrolls that record those kinds of events, aren't there? Neji isn't really as open-minded as he is strong.

"Neji is just trying to put on a macho stance to look cool," Naruto had said in between intakes of ramen noodles. "Recognizing his sexuality, maybe."

But Neji wouldn't really care if he looks cool or not. He has long hair, for goodness' sakes! Longer than hers, even. He had enough skills to show people who dared insult him what would happen to them.

"He went through a rough time and he's still grieving until now," Sakura suggested.

"Leave him alone," Sasuke quietly said.

Tenten didn't think much of this suggestion. But she was disappointed that it was Sasuke who said it. He had known Neji's pain, ten times more, but they both experienced the deaths of loved ones and she imagines what he says would help her in her mission the most.

"He didn't mature enough yet," Gai grinned and Tenten giggled at the thought of Neji being childish thatway.

"If Neji wishes to be that way, then I shall force him to not be that way by letting him be that way!" Lee added.

"How intelligent, Lee!" Gai exclaimed. "Of course! Nothing else would force him to not be that way!"

Tenten decided she'd never ask advice from them again.

In the end, the people she asked had just told her to let him be. The weapons' mistress didn't take this advice. She wanted to help. It's obvious that someone isn't happy if he spent his whole nonexistent childhood and his teenage years frowning.

"Tenten," he called, his voice showing his exhaustion from training that day.

It was when Tenten looked up to see his face and realized that it was sadness that lingered behind his stoic facade and his pale lavender eyes. He was wearing a mask to hide his emotions years ago. It broke her heart to think how broken he was. That was when she ran to where he was and threw her arms around his neck.

It was the answer to both of their problems.

Neji was surprised but he didn't let go. Rather, he hugged Tenten back, pulling her closer to him.

Maybe he even smiled, knowing that he was no longer a caged bird, but in the arms of the only woman who knew exactly how he feels; a man locked in a woman's heart.

A/N: Cheese. CHEEEESY. I feel so corny writing a non-humor piece XD But I love reading romance pieces. Especially the NejiTen ones. So passionate! Though this isn't making me proud. Am I losing my spark? Thanks for reading :D