And…we start a new story! Much earlier than expected! I'm excited!

Let me quickly explain the title. If you've ever heard of the songs "She will be loved" by Maroon 5 and "Pretty Girl" by Sugarcult, they will play into the future of this story. Just wanted to say that quickly.

So…I'm just gonna go along with this. Enjoy this new story, Review, and make yourself comfortable, because I have this whole story planned out (much better than TDDDKTM(Abbreviation FTW)) and it's going to take a while. I plan on updating at a regular speed, unless I tell you guys other wise or something happens or whatever.

Disclaimer: I OWN NOTHING MENTIONED IN THIS FIC! Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto…no one else. We clear, here? I write fics for entertainment.

Enjoy.

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"It's too…bright…" Tenten mumbled, pulling the blanket back over her head.

It was morning and the sun was shining brightly, with the birds chirping and kids laughing…

…And Tenten felt awful. She rolled over onto her stomach, and sighed, closing her eyes. Her head was pounding, and she didn't even know why.

She then rolled onto her side. She just couldn't get comfortable. After a few more tries of getting comfortable, she sat up, and rubbed her eyes. She had slept in, but she didn't care. She didn't have training today, and she didn't have any good missions.

Tenten had a bad week.

And a bad week before that.

And…before that.

Tenten had been having bad days lately. Nothing exciting happened to her…Neji was never around anymore since he began training alone, and Lee was always training with Gai…she wasn't really friends with any of the girls in the village…

The only time Team Gai got together was to go on missions or if Gai wanted them to "bond."

She sometimes hung out with Hinata, but only rarely. Hinata was always training alone or with her teammates, and that's all she did. Tenten was lucky to talk to her for a minute or two.

Tenten got up and figured she had better get ready for the day.

After she got dressed, she went to the kitchen and grabbed something to eat. She sat down at the table, and barely touched the food she had prepared.

Suddenly…she wasn't very hungry.

Tenten sighed.

Tenten was becoming depressed.

She didn't have anyone to talk to…since her parents…died. The thought made her even sadder…

Neji and Lee were never there…Gai was never there…she didn't want to make friends with Sakura and Ino…since the last time she tried to, they told her that they were going to give her a make-over and show her REAL fashion. Temari had visited, and they talked for a minute…but Tenten didn't find her so appealing.

The only good friend she had was Hinata.

But Hinata never had time.

Tenten always looked up to Hinata. Hinata was always brave, and she always had friends. Her team mates looked and cared for her. Hinata got over her shyness(except around Naruto) and was able to open up to people.

Tenten...she always liked to keep everything to herself. She never discussed problems with anyone... She didn't want to be a bother to anyone. Tenten also wasn't brave like Hinata was.

Tenten stared down at the bowl, and frowned. She wasn't hungry. She barely ate anymore. She noticed that she had lost five pounds in the last two weeks.

Her head continued to pound, and her stomach tightened. Her stomach told her she was hungry…her mind told her other wise.

"Whatever…" Tenten mumbled, and emptied her bowl.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. She blinked in surprise. "Wonder who that could be…" she said to herself.

She went and answered the door. There stood Hinata.

Tenten forced a smile, and said, "Hinata, what are you doing here?"

Hinata gave a slight shrug. "I was going to the training grounds with Kiba and Shino, but they said they couldn't make it until later." she explained. "I figured I'd drop by and say hello."

This time, Tenten smiled for real. "Really? Well, come in…if you want." she said. Hinata nodded, and entered the house.

They went to the kitchen, and sat down. "Can I get you anything?" Tenten asked.

Hinata shook her head. "No, but thank you."

Tenten sat back down. She was glad Hinata came over. Tenten needed some human contact…

"So, what's going on with you?" Tenten asked.

"I just got back from a mission with Kurenai. It wasn't really hard. We got it finished in a few days. Nothing really new. I have to meet Shino and Kiba in about an hour…or so." Hinata replied. "How about you?"

Tenten shrugged. "Nothing." was all she said. Tenten must have looked sad, because Hinata cocked her head to the side and gave a look of concern.

"Something wrong?" she asked.

"Huh? No, not at all." Tenten answered quickly.

Hinata wasn't convinced.

Hinata reached over and placed her hand over Tentens. Tenten gave her a confused look.

"Tenten…Something is bothering you. I can see it. You can tell me." Hinata told her.

Tenten hesitated. She didn't want to talk about how she had become depressed…there were lots of things on her mind…and they weren't nice things.

"I'm fine…really." Tenten replied. Hinata still wasn't convinced.

"Tenten…don't lie to me." she said softly.

Tenten stared at Hinata, and sighed. "I'm…I'm just not happy, Hinata. I just…don't feel good about myself. I mean…I don't really have any good friends. You're the only good friend I have. Neji and I used to be close…but then he moved on to train more. He just…left me. Lee and Gai, too. You're always away training or on missions. I don't wanna make friends with Ino or Sakura…Temari is okay, but I'd rather not…." Tenten said.

Hinata frowned. "I'm sorry, Tenten. If you want, I could cancel today-"

"NO!" Tenten interrupted her. "Don't cancel your plans for me! Really. I'll be fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

Hinata then said, "Something else is wrong. I can see it in your eyes. Tell me everything…I'll listen."

Tenten hesitated once again.

"Well…I was walking around the village the other day…and I ran into Ino. She told me about this guy who was hitting on her…and it made me think…I've never had a guy hit on me or even blush when I talk to him. I've never been on a date! I look at myself in a mirror…and I'm…" Tenten sighed. "I'm not attractive. I'm so plain, and I look like anyone else. I'm not pretty, and that's why I'm never pointed out in a crowd. I just wish…"

Tenten stopped.

Hinata shook her head. "Tenten, you're very pretty! How could you say-"

"Then how come I haven't had any guy like me? I mean, Ino has most of the guys after her, Sakura has Lee and Naruto…I've heard that Sasuke has developed feelings for her since he came back to the village, too. And you, Hinata…you may not realize this, but guys look at you too…they don't ever talk to you because Kiba and Shino are always there…"

This was the first Hinata was hearing of this.

"Tenten…I'm sure there's a guy out there wanting to talk to you. He's just shy."

"I doubt it. Besides…Ino would have heard about it and told me. You know how she is…" Tenten said, resting her cheek on the palm of her hand.

Hinata didn't know what would make Tenten feel better.

"I just want someone…" Tenten mumbled. "Someone I can talk to and be comfortable with…I mean, I don't want him to worship the ground I walk on, or always be up my ass every minute. I want…a guy who will be there for me and be my best friend…Y'know?"

Hinata nodded.

Hinata did understand. She was still in love with Naruto…but as Tenten said earlier…Naruto was still chasing after Sakura. Hinata wanted Naruto to notice her…but he never did…Hinata had learned to get over it and try to prove that she could be better than Sakura…Hinata always imagined them together, talking and laughing.

The only difference was…Hinata had someone to watch for everyday…Tenten didn't.

Tenten then gave Hinata a serious look. "If I tell you something, will you promise not to tell?" she asked.

Hinata nodded. "Yes, of course!"

Tenten took in a deep breath. "I used to like Neji…Like…like-like. Love him. But…I now understand…that I was always a training tool to him. He never looked at me like that. He's one of the reasons…I've been feeling alone. Before he started training alone…I had something to look forward to. I had someone to talk to after training…even if it was just small talk…Please don't tell him." Tenten said.

Hinata stared at Tenten, surprised. Hinata always knew Neji and Tenten used to be close…but she never knew Tenten had developed feelings for him.

"I'm over him now…I haven't seen or talked to him in weeks. I'm over him." Tenten told her.

Hinata gave a slow nod.

"I never knew…" she whispered.

Tenten gave a dry laugh. "Yeah, it was stupid. Me and Neji…we wouldn't have worked. So, I'm over it…" she said. "I want…someone new. As I said before…I want someone to treat me good, and talk to me."

Tenten stood up, and grabbed a glass, filling it with water. She took a few gulps of it, and set it down. Hinata stood up as well.

"I'm sorry, Tenten, but I must be going. If there's anything you need…whether it's just to talk or hang out, come find me. I wish there was something I could do to make you feel better…"

"Don't worry about Hinata. Things…I'm sure will…work out…somehow." Tenten said, forcing a smile.

And with that, they said their good-byes.

Tenten was left alone again.

She was beginning to feel a bit better…but now she felt empty.

She hated being alone…and the silence made her want to scream. She took a few more gulps of her water, and sat back down. She was going to do what she had planned after all…

Sit around…

And do nothing.

She didn't want to leave the house. She didn't want to run into Ino or Sakura. They were always having guy troubles…and frankly, Tenten didn't want to hear it. Last time she talk to them about their guy problems…It made her want to vomit.

They're just so freaking dramatic.

Tenten sighed, and looked out the window. "Today is just like all the others…"

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Well…Chapter one is FINISHED. Yay…This is my first serious chapter story…and if you've read TDDDKTM then you'll noticed it's written differently. I have a weird writing style…I like to overly describe things when I write like this…sorry about that. I hope this was good. Review, and tell me what'cha think!

I hope you enjoyed this…the next chapter will be out soon…so REVIEW! XD See ya next time. :D