Chapter Three:

Tenten POV

Munched on my breakfast.

"Tenten." I turned around only to see Neji towering over me. He was wearing a black jacket and black pants. He looks so... "You're going to be late."

"Yes Tenten-san! You are still in your pajamas!"

I grumbled and headed back to my room to change. Putting on the necklace, I opened my closet, only to find yesterday's clothes waiting for me: a hoodie, jeans, high socks and school shoes.

"There are going to be gym lessons today, so be sure to wear your track shoes! They don't provide gym shoes for new students, yet." Lee shouted.

Damn! I forgotten! My new converse are lying at home! (A/N: Can't think of others.. T.T) The rest of my shoes are either slippers or that ultra uncomfortable shoe. No choice. I wore my school shoes and stepped out of the room. It was not like I was rich or something.

Neji seemed to understand. "Follow me. I'll bring you to Hinata-sama's room. She'll gladly lend you a pair."

Later...

"Wow, Hinata-chan! You have so many clothes! And I meant MANY!" I stared, amazed at her humongous wardrobe. I was avoiding the fact I was only here for a pair of shoes. "You sure I can borrow a pair of shoes?"

Hinata smiled. "Of course you can."

"Thanks!" I shrieked and hugged Hinata. "Hey, could you lend me that T-shirt too? I like that jeans too! Look at that belt!..."

Neji POV

I didn't know she was that poor.

"Tenten. Lee and I shall go to class first."

Tenten rushed out of Hinata's room, yelling. "Wait! I'm finished, I'm finished!"

She was wearing a sleeveless T-shirt with a dragon on it, denim ¾ jeans, a pink belt to match the T-shirt and black Converse. (A/N: Can't think of any other brands of shoes X )

"Wow, Tenten-san! You look pretty!" Lee shouted. He caught me staring. "Right, Neji?"

"N-not really." I turned away. What's wrong with me?

Hinata's POV

Neji-nii-san turned towards the door. Was he.. blushing?

"Admit it! You know I'm pretty!" Tenten striked a post at him playfully and giggled.

I saw the ends of Neji's mouth curve up. "Yeah, whatever."

Now he's smiling? I never seen Neji smiled in a very long time.. Now I understand why Father wanted me to accompany him..

Flashback

"Hinata. I want you to accompany Neji on this mission."

"Yes. But, why?"

"Don't be so insolent!"

"Y-yes!"

"In one of my experiments, I used Neji as the guinea pig. The data recorded.. it said that Neji will betray our company, with the help of a girl.. Neji is already getting wary of us."

"I-I understand."

end of flashback

"Hina-chan? Hinata?" I snapped back into reality. "We'll be going! Thanks for the clothes!"

"Uh-h, yeah." I stuttered. Neji was looking at me sternly with his pale eyes. "Bye."

Tenten's POV

"Hyaah!" I jumped and shot the last 3 kunai perfectly.

"Tenten! My youthful student!" Gai-sensei clapped. "Hundred out of hundred! As expected of Lee's comrade!"

I thanked him for the compliment and sat down on a bench while the other student took over.

Lee was like a miniature of Gai-sensei. They wore the same jumper-suit and are always talking about youth and stuff.

Sakura and Ino both got the same score, so they were bickering about who put in the most effort instead.

Naruto missed a lot of the shots. And I meant a lot. Sasuke was laughing at him. What a sadist.

Neji was sitting on the bench beside mine. He looks so ho-.. Huh? What the hell am I thinking about?!

Neji's POV

Tenten slapped herself in midway. She's always zoning out.

So I see. Those useless spies actually were right. I could see she fights well although her lack of training.

Must think of how to get the orb. I have been delaying this for a few days already.

But everything I try, I end up hesitating.. why..?

Dring!

I thanked the bell. Tenten and Lee walked towards me. "Hey Neji! Let's eat lunch together! Lee's treating!" Tenten smiled sweetly. I felt my mouth turning upwards into a grin. "Sure, since Lee's paying."

"Hey! Cheapskate."

"Get Lee to treat us to ice-cream too!"

"Hn." Well, why not?