NejiTen Fluff Stories…
(Inspired in Music Theory Class…don't ask. I was..bored by melodic dictation and four part harmonization. And the first time I typed this, I accidentally deleted it all…cries)
The day was perfectly sweet-the air bearing an even chill and warmth. The sun liberally handed out its rays, landing over Tenten's umber locks. She sat on the log as usual, waiting for Neji to come. They made it a tradition to train every day at 7 in the morning, right at this log.
Tenten smiled as she recollected when it started. They had just been 12 or so years old. Now, they were practically…no, they were adults. It felt odd…time had gone by far too quickly. Things had…changed, in ways Tenten rathered to not consider.
She first thought about Sasuke's disappearance, Lee's near death fight, the Sand Village-life wasn't as easy as before…
Then her mind wandered to her own problem-she blushed at the thought of it. Over the years, Neji was…more than a friend in her eyes. But, considering his stoic ways, she knew that he could never feel the same way about her. She had…grown to accept it, as best as she could, that is. Its not like it was easy, but she tried to still just be…a friend.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the shadow that fell over her. It was Neji Hyuuga. She had to admit to herself, he had grown rather handsome over the years. His long brown hair, off-setting his pearled eyes. Those eyes that she could gaze into for hours, if she knew he wasn't watching her.
Her first reply to his entrance was her immature blush. He seemed to notice, but said nothing. After a few moments of silence, he said, "You know…" Tenten looked up. "Hiashi-sama told me…that I have to get married soon…"
Tenten seemed surprised by this comment. Neji never…discussed emotional things such as this-especially to her. She wondered…did Neji love someone? Her heart sank, but she managed a smile. "So-whose the lucky girl?"
Neji gave her that usual stoic look. The look she had grown to adore over the years. How she could love that icy heart was beyond her understanding, but she did. She loved Neji Hyuuga.
"…"he began, "Its not obvious?"
Tenten was surprised by this also. HE wasn't the kind to publicly show his emotion-so how the heck was she supposed to know who? "…No…" her mouth barely moved.
He smirked.
Tenten smiled again, "So-who is she? Is she someone I know?"
Neji thought for a moment. "Well-she's beautiful, yet she's strong. I don't have to constantly defend her…" tenten's mind replayed all the times she had lost on missions with Neji…well, that counted her out. "I've known her a long time…and I guess it took me a while to realize that I've…loved her,"
Tenten tried to hold back tears she felt rushing to her eyes. "Well…you two will be wonderful together-"
Neji's eye brow raised. Did Tenten still not get it? Well, he never had been good at bluntly saying things, so he thought of something else. "…so Tenten, how does one tell another person that you love them?"
Tenten's eyes opened wide. Was…Neji asking her for advice? "Well…" Her eyes fell to the dirt ground. "You should...kiss her." The words fell out lamely. "Actions speak…louder than words" she muttered almost in a hushed whisper.
Neji got closer, sitting next to her on the log. Tenten looked up, a bit red. She felt like she was 13 again.
"Like..this?" Neji asked, his face getting slowly closer to Tenten's. She was caught off guard. What was Neji-
But before she could think, she felt his lips pressed against hers. Her heart beat faster than ever before, but she liked it. She loved it! Something seemed to feel free-and all from one small kiss.
When they broke apart, Tenten reached a hand to her lips, blushing crimson red. "Neji-kun…." She couldn't think straight.
"I…love you, Tenten," he said simply.
Tenten's eyes grew huge. "But-"
Neji seemed surprised. "But what? You don't-"
"But I'm not beautiful or strong and you've always had to help me!" she almost cried like her younger self. She remembered those nights on the missions, once Lee and Neji were asleep, where she'd escape her tent, running into the woods, where she could cry. She hated to see if anyone saw her cry…
She felt Neji's arm around her. "What are you talking about?" he asked, his usual tone ringing in her ears.
She smiled fakely. "I've…never been able to compare with Ino or Sakura or Hinata…they're all…so beautiful…I could never-"
"I think you're beautiful" Neji blinked. He wasn't very…good at just…saying any of this.
But a surprised smile grew on Tenten's face. "Do you…mean that Neji?"
He nodded, still rather serious. But that was just Hyuuga Neji.
Before Tenten could stop herself, she felt her arms fling themselves over Neji's neck, and her head rest on his shoulder. "I love you, Neji kun…..thank you…"
Neji's eyes opened wide in surprise. Well..this was going well. An actual smile began to slightly pull on his lips as his arms wrapped around Tenten.
But of course, since Lee has that youth detecting aura, he began to walk by that part of the woods, until he saw his teammates, wrapped in each others arms, kissing again.
Now, Rock Lee had no idea that his teammates had such youth in their hearts, so in his utter surprise, he shouted, "NEJI SAN! TENTEN CHAN! I HAD NO IDEA!!!"
Well, that obviously broke Neji and Tenten from their…whatever. author: sweat drop They both looked at Lee with wide eyes, completely unsuspecting of Lee's sudden appearance. Well, why would Neji bother with his Byakugan now?
Waterfall tears fell over Lee. "Oh! What youth! I'm so---proud of you!!!"
Neji and Tenten sat their for a few moments, not sure whether they should figuratively kill Lee or ignore him. Choices, choices.
Well, it was made fore them when Lee ran over, wanting one of those Gai sensei hugs. That's where Neji drew the line.
Before Rock Lee could think, both Neji and Tenten had thrown a few kunai at his bushy eyebrows. Lee quickly dodged them, but the sudden attack caught him off guard.
"I'm GOING TO TELL GAISENSEI! HE'LL BE SO HAPPY!!!" Lee dashed off into the distance.
author: well, since I'm cheesy, I can't think of a better ending… Once Lee was gone, Neji pulled a box out of his pocket-with a shimmering ring! author: squeals Tenten gasped, and gave Neji another kiss.
"Always…" she smiled.
