Disclaimer: Naruto belongs to Deidara...fine! Masashi Kishimoto.

Chapter Three

Razzle-Dazzle

For some reason, Sakura hadn't seemed all that great to me recently. Her hair didn't look as cute, and her body as curvy (sorry to all Sakura lovers, i'm not insulting her.) Of course, the konoichi hadn't changed a bit; I had. I was noticing another girl, one that had been there for a long time now. She was just as pretty with a nice body and a 'great personality'. She was hot. She was brave. She was offlimits to me or any other man who didn't bear the name Hyuuga Neji. She was Tenten.

(In case you hadn't realized already...Lee's POV)

When Gai-sensei and I returned from our little outing, I found her sitting on a base of a tree and my third teammate nowhere in sight. I saw a light pink tint on her cheeks, still fresh. I scowled, beside myself. He had done something to her. That's the way it always was. He would charm her and razzle-dazzle her just to keep her on that short leash: his bitch. She awoke from her trance and gracefully stood. I looked away so she wouldn't notice the anger in my eyes. Luckily, she was still in daze. Apperantly, Neji must have taken his shirt off rubbed himself with it because this girl was near drooling. Then I realized something funny. Just weeks before, I was willing to make out with her just to win Sakura-san's angelic love. Now, I wanted to make Neji disappear so maybe I could be the one she blushes for.

"Lee..."

I'm NOT stupid and I know girls don't want me bad. I don't have an ungodly amount of corrupt young women who'd beg me to father their children. I don't have cool hair that caresses my face OR a bloodline limit. Hell, I can only use taijutsu. No wonder Tenten never bothered with me.

"Lee?"

I'm going to find Neji, this matter must be settled!

"Lee?!?! Are you there? Talk to me man!" I came back down to Earth to see Tenten flailing her arms wildly in my face.

"Ah! Tenten-san! Forgive me, I..."

"It's okay Lee. Listen, I'm about ready to go home. Take care" then it had become my turn to blush. She gave me a huge bear hug. Her round cheeks met with mine and her bangs tickled my ear. Her body was smushed to my chest; I felt her warmth radiate onto me and her heart beating. Images flashed in my head. I really don't mean to scare anyone, but my spandex got tighter after that. She had left by then.

Shellshocked, I composed myself and made a decision. "No way in seven hells is Neji keeping her" then I stalked off in the direction of the Hyuuga compound.

...Normal POV...

Neji was feeling quite happy with himself, having put his 'girl' in her place. He strutted through the streets of Konoha getting loving glances from his Fanclub. The young Hyuuga was just about to head back to his home to "meditate" (aka brag to everyone in the compound about how he let Tenten have it) when he saw a small figure in the distance. As it advanced, Neji could make out...green. Head to toe green, except for orange legwarmers and black bowl cut rushing towards him at sonic speed. Lee?

The expression on Rock Lee was far from pleasant. In fact, this sudden change in his teammate scared the hell out of Neji.

"Neji!" the boy said with his usual enthusiasm. "I have come to request a talk with you!"

Neji raised a brow " Really? What on earth could you possibly have to say?" the words were obviously filled with mock-interest. Unfortunately, Lee didn't catch it. He went on.

"It's about Tenten" the other boy's eyes widened. "I'm getting her. I swear to protect her-"

"Come again?"

"I'm gett-"

"My plump white ass you are!" Neji yelled. Many pedestrians stopped and stared on roadside. The Hyuuga Neji has a plump white ass...Lord have mercy.

"Weren't you after Sakura two seconds ago."

"That accidental kiss awakened some thoughts about my teammate. She is a wonderful young girl. And alas, dear Sakura isn't up to par by comparison." Neji was still in disbelief. He didn't even care about the weird looks he was getting from the passerby, he was still plagued by the 'incident' so he didn't have any room in his head to be embarassed about this open talk with Lee.

"Tell me. Was it really an accident?"

"Well...I wanted to kiss her in public...BUT that was just to get Sakura jealous. She refused in the end because she didn't want to kill any possible relationship with you, Neji-kun. Then, the a man pushed us forward; we fell a second before the curtains rose; the rest...well you can imagine." Lee confessed sadly. The prodigy only nodded. This was a coherent story. He sighed realizing he might have scared Tenten away for no reason. What's more, he had competition now. Neji had a thought.

"I'll fight you for her" Lee went on. Oh, the irony. I was on my way to challenge this guy myself. Now, there is no need to. Tenten doesn't want him after all; yet, just like in Sakura's case, he wont give up on her.

"It will be causeless blood-shed, you fool" he heard Lee groan in frustration. Then he exhaled slowly. "But, if it means so much to you, I'll spare you and we'll have a small contest. Rock Lee's face lit up.

"Please, go on Neji!"

"Who ever gets Tenten to..." he took a few moments to think. "kiss them first gets her."

"Yosh! This contest should be quite simple, my charm lessons with Gai-sensei should win her over instantly. Are you ready Neji?" the Hyuuga was nearly out of sight by the time Lee noticed. He turned back and grinned.

"You know what they say, Lee: the early bird catches the worm, or the cute weapons mistress in this case"

"Girls, I've called you over to discuss a very important issue" it was the said 'cute weapons mistress' in front of her small female audience. There, in her room the circle of friends had formed: Hinata, Ino, and Temari. ( Temari was still there on her visit to Konoha and Sakura had gone to Sasuke's house to "practice their techniques")

"Did Neji fondle you or something" Ino asked bluntly. Tenten face flushed and she quickly looked away.

"What happened today?" Temari asked smugly. They were on to her.

"Okay, he's still pissed at me, guys. He came to training, beat my sorry ass, made sure I was down and told me I was going to be his whether I liked it or not!"

"Awwwwww!" Ino cooed. Hinata's features showed she knew something she wasn't telling. Temari just laughed heartily.

"What the hell?" Tenten screeched."Why are you laughing Temari, why are you in my house anyway. This is a friends only meeting!" Temari whimpered.

"I'm not a friend?"

"Dude, at the Prelims you beat me effortlessly, threw me callously into the air, and gave me a nice soft landing on the handle of your fan! Oh! And then you thrust me into the loving arms of ROCK LEE!"

"What's wrong with Lee?" The blonde asked calmly.

"Lee sweats alot. You can imagine after days running in the Forest of Death what-"

"Okay, we get it!"

"Whatever. You guys aren't helping" In a matter of minutes her friends...and Temari were out the flippin' door. Tenten decided the best way to brainstorm was to be alone. She grabbed a glass of water from her kitchen and re-entered her room. The girl had already showered before her guests came and was now getting changed into her PJ's. As her shirt slid up, she exposed her flat stomach and part of her lacy blue bra. Suddenly, she noticed a figure on her bed. One with long dark hair and haunting white eyes...laying propped up by the pillows with one leg over the other and arms crossed. She squeaked, realizing she was over-exposed with Hyuuga Neji staring at her body, smirking.

"No, please don't mind me. Go on"

TBC.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the characters are now 15/16. everyone cool with that? If they're older, they are mentally and emotionally ready to handle new experiences (no, i'm not hinting at any future lemons, people) and I'm pretty sure that older Neji isn't a homosexual (ITS NOT A MAN-SKIRT ITS TRADITIONAL ROBES!) and would be more likely to notice Tenten and Lee would get weaned off of Sakura. Plus, Tenten has bigger boobies when she's 16. That alone could make or break this story. Please review with your opinions and suggestions for the story's plot.