Okay, here's chapter two. If the chapter one was simply yuck, maybe this'll be a better one.
Disclaimer: Shikamaru and Ino will get together if I own Naruto.
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Neji ripped a page off the calendar. He crumpled it and threw it over his shoulder.
"A month!" Neji exclaimed, "It's been a month already, Hinata! What are we easting are time for? It's hopeless!"
Hinata twitched a little on her seat and stammered, "Be patient, Cousin Neji. I scheduled another appointment with the clan head and…"
"Another appointment?" Neji almost yelled, "Hinata, every time we arrive for a negotiation with them, they either won't show up or attempt to kill us… again!"
Hinata tugged her hair timidly, "I know, I know," she mumbled, "But, we have to make this work out, Neji. The village's fate is in our hands. We shouldn't let them down."
Neji sighed. He looked out the window, staring at the round, pale moon. "Isn't your Hokage husband going to arrive?" Neji asked.
Hinata shook her head, "Neji," she said, "Can you keep in my mind that this isn't the only crisis happening now?"
Clenching his fists, Neji growled, "Yeah, but this is one of those important matters that he should prioritize. What kind of Hokage is he?"
Irritated at the insult meant for the Hokage, Hinata stood from her seat, "Naruto is a great Hokage, Neji! Don't you dare talk about him like that!"
Speaking no more, Neji threw his head back a little in acknowledgement. "Anyway," Hinata continued, "Prepare yourself for tomorrow. And be alert. The death threat's on us and we can't rely on our guards alone."
Neji raised his brows in silent reply. Hinata was finally getting a backbone, fortunately, but she was getting so… leading. He noticed that he was getting humble after he married Tenten. He became more sensitive of other's feelings.
Leaving the room, Neji walked along the hallway. He kept his gaze on the wooden floor as he passed the many rooms until he reached his own room.
He pushed the door open, making it slam against the wall. He clicked the light on and was surprised when he found something on his desk.
A letter.
'I hope it's from Tenten…' was Neji's first thought.
He picked it up and read the writing on the envelope. 'It's Tenten, alright.' He could tell Tenten's penmanship anywhere.
He ripped open the envelope and eagerly read her letter:
My Not-So-Little Bonbon Neji,
How are things over there? I'm, as always, fine but I still can't sleep that well without you.
The house is always so quiet without you coming home from missions at 5 p.m., announcing, "Tenten! I'm home!"
Every morning, I turn the television on and the first thing I watch is the news, which I never did before. You know how I hate political things. I'm always waiting for the part where they narrate anything about the conflict.
Anyway, I've been wanting to tell you to look after yourself. I heard of the death threat and when they broadcasted it, I couldn't stop crying. Neji, please, please be careful. I don't want you to get killed or even get hurt. Promise me that you'll be home in one piece, okay?
Gosh, you don't know how hard it is back here. Someone broke in the other day and stole nothing but a drumstick. Odd but it doesn't really matter.
Neji, can you come home now? Haha. I know you can't so do me a favor and finish that argument or whatever that is quickly. The sooner you get home, the better. I'm still missing you, especially your 'Good Night' and 'Good Morning' kisses.
I cry sometimes, still. I'm sorry I can't stop doing that. I can't help it. It just pains me that maybe you'll never come back.
Oh, Gosh…
Remember the first time I had to sleep in the Hyuga Manor? I said I needed time on my own or something stupid like that. I spent the night on the couch and the next morning, I had huge eye bags coz it turns out that I couldn't sleep without you? Well, I now have all the time I have on my own… and I don't want it.
I used to start the day with a cup of coffee and breakfast with you but now, I start the day with a couple of tears and a few words…
'I miss you, Neji…'
Nothing's been the same ever since you left. And I can't get over it, Neji… I can't. So, please… do yourself and me a favor and finish your business there so you can run back into my arms.
I love you, Neji. I miss you.
Loving you,
Tenten
P.S. The Bonbon thing at the start of the letter was just a pun. I hoped it made you smile.
He reread the letter over and over then sighed deeply.
"Yeah…" he said to himself, "I gotta get this done quick. So I can get back home…"
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXI'm groggy so I wanted to finish the chapter fast. Reviews please.