Hello! I forgot to say that this is my first fanfic. As you can probably tell I LOVE NejiTen! Something about the two characters makes them perfect for each other in my opinion. I'll try my best to keep them in character as much as I can. This story will include all of the Naruto characters, well most of them. I forgot to mention that they're not in Shippuden yet, sorry. I'm still debating if I should have side couples or not. If you guys have any suggestions of a couple don't hesitate to tell me. Oh, and another thing! If you want your OC on my story then I'll add them, but please describe him/her to me. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I unfortunately do not own any of the Naruto characters. I only own Himaku, yeah that evil dude that wants Neji so badly. -_-'

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"Well, well. Look at you."

'Himaku.' TenTen thought in disgust.

This guy is the reason why Neji wants to leave. Ever since he showed up in the village she didn't like him. There was something weird about how he was interested in Neji. The way he showed up in the village was weird, because he just came. It was one of those days where you'd expect nothing to happen. He was just there, and by God did he make an entrance! He came running full speed towards the village and crashed into the gate! At first sight you'd think he was stupid or a goofball. When Tsunade introduced him as a Special Jounin to the Rookie 9 and Team Gai he was very friendly….a little too friendly. When TenTen barely saw him she thought of Naruto, except that Himaku was a lot nicer and a little smarter. What got to her though was that he asked for Neji after he was introduced. Neji was not there when Himaku arrived; he was on a mission with Kakashi in the Star Village.

"It looks like you missed me Panda-Chan," Himaku said teasingly.

"Don't call me that, and I would never miss you!" TenTen tried to release herself from his grip, but he just held her there. 'What the hell? When did he get so strong!'

Himaku let go of TenTen's fist, which startled TenTen, because she didn't think he'd let go. His left hand got surrounded by darkness, and then he made it a fist and swung it at her in an attempt to punch her, but she recovered quickly and moved. When she thought she had the upper hand her face came in contact with a powerful punch straight on the face. She crashed down to the floor, for the punch came without warning.

'H-how did he-'Her eyes widened when she realized that it wasn't Himaku who punched her, but Neji. The punch had such strength and force that made her fly off a bit farther away from Neji and Himaku.

"Woah! Nice punch Neji!" Himaku praised, but Neji didn't pay him any need, for his eyes were glued on his "friend." TenTen, for some odd reason couldn't move. She didn't know why, but she didn't want to get up and attack Neji. She just stared at his eyes, those pearly white eyes in which she gets lost in their white abyss of pain and grief. Himaku stared for a bit, but then formed some hand signs.

"Chakra Stitching Jutsu!" Himaku yelled.

Chakra strings came out of the ground and punctured themselves in random places of TenTen's body. In result TenTen yelled in agony and pain and got stitched to the ground. Neji looked away; he couldn't stand the sight of this. Tears rolled down TenTen's red cheeks, the pain was unbearable.

"Let's go," Neji said and started to walk away.

"Why? You can finish her right here and now."

Neji halted, "It won't be fair. If I'm going to defeat anybody, that includes her, I'll do it fairly." Neji stated.

Himaku stared at Neji's back, "…Fine, but" Himaku turned to TenTen, and smirked at her. He grabbed a fistful of her hair and his fist got the dark chakra surrounding it, and punched her straight on the face. It was so strong that TenTen fell unconscious. Not only because of the punch, but because of all the blood she has lost as well.

"…Can we leave now?" Neji whispered. For some odd reason something in his chest was killing him with pain. He felt like…..crying?

"Sure!" He said with a sickly happy smile on his face. He looked at TenTen again, 'Hah. Poor insolent girl. I always win. I know you're not dead, and I know for a fact that you're going to go after me for your 'precious' Neji, but until the day we meet, I am the victor.' With a wicked smirk on his face he turned to Neji. "Let's go," Himaku then disappeared in a dark mist.

Neji turned around slowly. The sight before him was terrifying. TenTen's blood was all over the floor, her body had holes, she was unconscious, and her once joyful and peaceful face was now covered in dirt and blood with a pained look on her face.

"TenTen…." Neji whispered sadly.

(FLASHBACK) "Why can't I beat you?" A frustrated and tired TenTen yelled. TenTen let herself fall on the beautiful long green grass. She was sweaty, she had some bruises in her arms, and her Chinese styled shirt was covered in dirt. Thanks to Mr. IceCube 'AKA' Neji Hyuuga.

"Because I'm Neji." Neji said in a cocky manner. Unlike TenTen, Neji was flawless and clean, damn it! She didn't even land a punch or attack on him. There were times when she was close, but she never actually harmed the Hyuuga prodigy. Neji walked over to TenTen's tired and lying body, and sat next to her.

"Because you're Neji huh? Totally! That explains so much. Thank you for enlighten me with your great wisdom Mr. IceCube!" TenTen said sarcastically.

Neji smirked at her. He finds it interesting and cute on how she reacts to his smartass comments or statements. He found it very cute. Wait! Cute? Where did that come from?

"Neji?"

"Hn…" Neji immediately looked at TenTen.

TenTen looked back at him, "Thanks for being my friend."

Neji didn't see this coming. He expected some type of comeback, but instead he gets a 'Thanks for being my friend?' He didn't mind, but it's so unlike TenTen. For some odd reason he felt like wrapping his arms around her, and embrace her, but he wasn't going to do that, because that's just weird.

"…..You're welcome." Neji said it loud enough for her to hear. He didn't really notice, but he was smiling at her, and not one of those smug smiles, but a REAL smile.

After minutes of staring at each other….

'Well….this is awkward,' they both thought. They looked away from each other, because they felt a blush forming on their complexion.

(END OF FLASHBACK)

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"Goodbye….friend," and with that goodbye he turned and walked away. Neji halted, looked up at the sky, and closed his eyes.

"Never look back son. Do you understand? For what is done is done, and you did it knowing the future consequences and lose."

Neji smirked, 'you always said that when I got in trouble or did something bad father.' Neji opened his eyes and looked at the road before him. He stared for a bit, but then moved forward.

'Never looking back….for my ties with them have been severed.' He thought sadly.

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A/N: Heh, a little depressing don't you think? I promise I'll get a lot joyful and rainbowish as the story goes on. :D I'm planning in adding humor to this thing as well, just to make it 10x more enjoyable.

Please Review! I would like to know how I'm doing on my first fic.