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So, this is the second prompt for I.heart. Hatake.Kakashi's NejiTenTen challenge.

Er, by the way, this chapter is a little weird to me... I'm thinking I may have gotten the concept wrong, and also thinking I may re-write this. It all depends...

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The Bird And The Scroll

Hope is a waking dream.

TenTen hoped, waited, and dreamed.

Though TenTen may have been looked upon and thought of as a tomboy, that most people would have thought her the person to never have those fairytale dreams. Dreams that were cascaded with Prince Charmings, so charming to just sweep her off her feet and lived happily ever after.

In her opinion, her dream, was not cascaded with Prince Charmings, because there was no true Prince Charming for her, she'd thought. But, being a girl… she could only hope for hers…

And, she was hoping a certain someone…

Clearly looking at the back of that certain someone, as he walked away… she knew her chances of such a thing coming true with a person like him was by far anything, but likely.

All she could do is walk in the opposite direction, and hold back the tears that were threatening to fall on the already wet ground.

And, as she opened the door to her empty home, she couldn't do anything, but get undressed, take a shower, get in her sleeping ware, and lay down. Thinking about all the things in her life… good times, bad times, mistakes, missions, and anything else that beckoned her in her sleepless and slightly depressed self.

Even though bad things trailed her thoughts, being the person she was, wouldn't let it get her down… She wouldn't let such a thing falter her.

But, thinking of how long she's waited, gave her doubts about him… she didn't think about it anymore as she succumbed to sleep.

In the morning, she did only her daily routine. And, it was sparring with him, other than her other teammate who just sparred with their Sensei.

All through out the battle he only seemed more distant, not only to her, but the battle itself. When in such a state as he let himself in, she was able to land a few blows on him. And, once he'd realized his state, he excused himself from the day's training, leaving her alone and without a partner for the day.

A few moments after he left, the sky started to weep again…

She could only be tempted to weep with it.

Her Sensei gave her the choice of taking the day off from training as well or to watch him spar with her other teammate…

She chose the former.

By the look in her Sensei's eyes, he could read her like a book. Not sprouting anything about youth or trying to persuade her to stay… he let his flower go without another word.

She inwardly thanked him, as she walked away.

Once home, she changed out of her wet clothing, due to the weeping sky, and laid down. She didn't even bother to do anything else… she was too worried. Not only about herself, but about him as well.

As she stared up at the ceiling, she wondered what she could have done to make him act this way toward her. As she racked her brain for answers, it only seemed more difficult as her mind went through a list of things.

She found no logical or reasonable answer.

Though they may have been only teammates in the eyes of most people, they shared a unique bond. And, she would do absolutely nothing to jeopardize that bond. She would stay by his side always, but it seemed difficult at the moment.

That scared her…

She now contemplated on whether she should have confronted him about it or not. But, being so upfront about that could've made it much worse.

Turning on her side, she stared out the window, unable to see anything as the rain pelted the glass. The rain was hard and fierce, blinding her sight from the view her window offered. Such rain, and that much was unusual in Konoha.

She wondered if she just let him have his space, until he cooled down or whatever he needed to do. As long as they went back to the way they were.

But, what if everything didn't go back to normal…

She then decided maybe, just maybe, she would confess her love for him. Rejection or acceptation, she honestly didn't know what would happen if she did though… She thought about the possibility of it absolutely ruining their friendship.

She should ask one of her friends for advice or help? Hinata was the most trusting one, but then again Temari was wiser than most of her friends. Maybe she should just go to both—

Knock. Knock. Knock.

She blinked, the sound rang through her ears, as she stared out the window. She had been so caught up in her thoughts, she didn't even notice the figure appear outside her window.

And, she defiantly recognized that chakra signature.

Neji?

TenTen stood, and walked toward her window. She opened it, not caring she got wet, she was more concerned about what his was doing here. Were they called on a mission? Did something bad happen?

Closing the window, ignoring all the water on herself, she quirked an eyebrow in confusion at him. "Neji? What are you—"

"TenTen, I love you."

It was blunt and straight forward. But, she shouldn't have expected anything less from Hyuuga Neji. He didn't beat around bush, she knew that. Yet, all she could do is stand there in shock, as happiness filled inside her.

Shock, in this situation, was a complete understatement.

And, all she could do was stand there as he kissed her fiercely. Once regaining her she snaked her arms around his neck, as his grip on her waist tightened, and responded to the kiss. Maybe… her dream would come true…

TenTen decided, hope was a dream in the waking.