Chapter 3 now, longer than the others, together. I fixed the first two up a little and as a reviewer was kind enough to point out, there were plenty of mistakes. I'm so embarrassed.

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~~She's so beautiful, and I tell her every day~~

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"I'm so exited!" Tenten announced on their way over to the mission room.

"The three of us haven't had a mission together for such a long time"

"And since Neji is a jounin now we might get an extra exiting mission" Lee interjected as they stepped into the room.

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Tenten was not amused.

"That's no way I can pull that of."

"It's not as bad as it sounds, you just have to stand there beside her and look pretty." Tsunade said, waving her protests way.

"That's what I'm worried about, if it was an escort mission it would not be a problem but I don't think that I'm clssy enough to be a chaperon at such a big and elegant party."

"Nonsense Tenten, you'll be just fine. Neji will look out for you with the byakugan and Lee will be ready to barge in if needed." She calmly answered back.

"You make it sound like they aren't going to be at the party." Tenten said nervously.

"Oh, I forgot to mention that? It's a party just for women, that's why you are perfect for it. Now, of you go. You will be leaving tomorrow and the party is the day after tomorrow."

Neji received the scroll containing the details from Tsunade and led his teammates out the door.

"Well, is that exiting enough?" Neji said after closing the door behind, he had a smirk on his face.

"It's nothing funny about this Neji. I bet that I'll have to wear a kimono. I've only worn one a couple of times before but I remember that they were not the easiest thing to move in."

"I'm sure you will be just fine Tenten! If there is any problem we will come to your rescue!" Lee said, trying to reassure her.
He put a hand on her shoulder. "It's going to feel like a solo mission, but with backup. Now that's fun, right? Oh, why don't you join me and Gai-sensei for some afternoon training? That will help you relax."

"Thanks for the offer Lee. But I think I'll pass." Last time Tenten joined them for afternoon training, well, she wished she hadn't.

"Well then your loss. I'll take my leave here so I'll see the two of you tomorrow. Sleep well without worries Tenten."

As Lee left Neji and Tenten was still standing outside of the hokage building. Neji, who wasn't spoken for awhile turned to Tenten.

"You have nothing to worry about, you are a beautiful girl, we'll just have to hope that you don't over shine that other woman."

With those words spoken Neji started to walk down the street. Tenten smiled at his back and ran after him.

"So what are we having for dinner today Neji?

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"Why can't my hair be blond?"

They where sitting in a room in a part of the mansion reserved for them, discussing the mission when she out of the blue asked them.
Both Neji and Lee looked up at her, startled at her sudden question, but Lee was first to speak.

"What is it that you are saying Tenten! That's obviously because you don't have any genes for blond hair in you.
But why ask this so suddenly? I did not have the impression that you care much for hair color."

"I meet Ino this morning and her hair is so pretty. She would be much better for this mission than me."

"Isn't your hair almost as long as hers?

"It is, but mine is so thin. One time when she put her hair up like mine they where twice as big!" While Tenten spoke she moved her hands over the two buns on her head.

"You look good the way you are." Neji said joining the conversation. "Blond might be more unique but some are fitted better with darker shades. But since Ino has light skin she would look like a ghost if her hair was black.
And if you ask me, I would say that you would still be beautiful even if you had no hair at all. After all, hair is just one part of your looks."

Every time Neji called her beautiful Tenten's heart would clench. She usually tried to pretend his words didn't affect her, make a joke or change the subject. But ever so often she'd still try to say something that might make him respond that way.

"And that's coming from a boy who uses conditioner." Tenten giggled to cover the fact that her voice was shaking.

"Th-that's something completely different! For starters I don't wish for "better" hair and secondly it's clan tradition to wear it long."

Before Tenten could retort there was a knock on the door and the door was opened by a women dressed in the servant's simple kimono.

"I'm sorry to interrupt You, but miss kunoichi's room is finished and she is asked to go to bed now. She'll need to look sharp for tomorrow."

Tenten raised an eyebrow but got up from the floor. "Well then, good night boys."

When passing Neji she put a hand on his head and playfully ruffled his hair. "Don't forget to brush it!"
Before Neji had time to answer she was already out the door.

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Next chapter will be a direct continuation of this chapter.