Chapter 1
The next day
"You know we didn't have to end training early, Neji," Tenten said as she sat down on a bench in one of the quieter parts of Konoha. She looked over at her black-haired teammate as he sat down beside her.
"I know, but you've been looking tired lately." Neji told her as he put his arm around her. He looked up at the clear afternoon sky.
Tenten rested her head on his shoulder. "I don't know what you're talking about." She said to him as she looked at his white eyes. He looked down at her with a hint of concern in his white eyes.
"You know exactly what I'm talking about," he told her as his hand went from her shoulder to her waist.
Tenten knew that she couldn't hide anything from him. "So I've been a little tired for the last few days, no big deal," Tenten reassured him. Neji just looked at her.
He was about to say something when they heard someone call, "Neji. Tenten,"
They both looked to see Naruto running towards them. Tenten waved. "Hey Naruto," she called to him as he approached.
"Hey, you guys up for some training?" Naruto asked excitedly.
"Actually, Naruto, we just finished training a while ago," Neji told him in the same flat tone he always talked to Naruto in.
Naruto gave a pouting face. "Man, you gotta be kidding. Is there anyone I can train with? Sakura and Sasuke are out on a mission. Hinata is training with her dad today. Kakashi is nowhere to be found." Naruto sat on the bench beside them. He had an annoyed expression all across his face. Suddenly he perked up.
"Wait," Naruto said hopefully, "What about Lee. I bet he will train with me"
Neji sighed. Tenten looked at Naruto. "Sorry Naruto, Lee's also out on a mission." Tenten told him. Naruto slumped back down. A silence filled the open air. As minutes passed an annoyed expression started to form on Neji's face.
"You know Naruto, sitting around isn't going to find you someone to train with." Neji told him. Tenten let out a silent sigh of relief. Naruto looked at him then suddenly jumped up.
"Your right Neji!" Naruto said in his old optimistic voice, "If I keep sitting around like this I'll never get a chance to do any training. I bet there's someone in this village right now who is looking for someone to train with and I'm gonna find 'em." With this he started to run down the road.
He waved his hand in goodbye as he called back to the other "See you guys later." Within seconds he was out of sight.
Neji and Tenten both let out a large sigh. Neji rubbed his head "He's finally gone." Tenten leaned back on his shoulder and giggled a little.
Neji looked down at her. "What's so funny?"
Tenten scooted closer to him "Nothing, so are you still coming over tonight?"
Neji looked at her surprised "Of course, why would you think I wasn't?"
Tenten shrugged. Neji pulled her in for a quick kiss. Tenten giggle as she replaced her head on his shoulder.
"Oh Neji," a cheerful voice sounded in front of them. Neji looked up from Tenten to see a young girl standing there. Around her forehead was a common Konoha headband. Her white eyes had a giggly look in them.
"What is it Hanabi?" he asked her as his cheeks got a little pink.
Hanabi gave a small chuckle. "Hiashi wanted you to come home to do some sparing with Hinata." Neji let out a sigh. Tenten noticed the annoyance in it.
"Go on Neji," she told him, "We did end our training early today." Neji looked over at her. He nodded then got up to follow Hanabi.
"So you ended training early, huh?" Hanabi asked as he got up. "Let me guess, you had some other kind of training to do."
Neji shot her a glare. "Hanabi, you've been spending too much time around that boyfriend of yours. I think that mind of his has started to rub off on you."
Hanabi gave him a confused look. "What's wrong with Konohamaru's mind? I don't think there's anything wrong with it." She looked up at Neji, waiting for his answer.
Neji sighed. "You know the old saying that when you hang around someone enough, you'll start thinking like them?"
Hanabi nodded "But what does that have to do with this?"
Neji looked down at her. "Do you remember who Konohamaru used to spend all his time around?"
"Oh," Hanabi realized what he meant.
Tenten chuckled a little before getting up. "You better not keep your uncle waiting Neji," she told him.
Neji nodded to her. "I'll see you tonight then," he told her as he turned and started to walk down the road. Hanabi waved goodbye to Tenten before running after him. Tenten watched as they faded from view.
Tenten suddenly let out a big yawn. "I really need to get some more sleep at night," she said as she turned the other direction and headed home.
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-Dawnstar95
