Another Night On The Boardwalk

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As you all can probably tell based off of the activities that have taken place in my life, I have horrible luck. I mean, just recap on everything: I got sent to boarding school, became enemies with the hottest guy in school, was forced to live with him in a shitty cottage-like thing after a big fight, my father passed away, I ran away to some creeper's university, wasted five years of my life waiting for my man-meat after graduation, decide to move on, got engaged with one of my best friends, HE comes back into my life, and finally I open my big mouth and invite him to live with me until medical school starts for him. To sum it up: MY LIFE SUCKS.

After I had spoken to Sasuke about our lunch date, I could not fall asleep until it was at least 3 o'clock. What was I doing? Well, look above. I was thinking about everything that had happened to me, and why for once there was something to look forward to. I was getting married for god damned fucking sake, and was finally realizing it. Anyways, because I did end up falling asleep at such late timing, by the time I woke up-

"Oh fuck! I'm late!" I ripped my sheets off my body as I scampered towards my dresser. I yanked on the first thing my eyes laid upon; a purple t-shirt and jeans, while making my way to the bathroom, where I splashed cold water on my face and put my hair up in a high pony tail. Call me a multi-tasker, or just plain late.

In the midst of my preparation session, I remembered that Neji was to appear in a short amount of time to get some of his belongings in here. I cursed, while fumbling around for my extra set of keys that were buried deep inside my junk drawer. Once the item was retrieved, I headed outside and hid the keys in my mailbox. Neji should be smart enough to search there...hopefully.


"Hey. Glad you made it." Sasuke greeted once I had finally made it. Twelve minutes late, but at least I arrived.

"Hey! Sorry I'm late! I kinda woke up late..." I replied, scratching the back of my neck. Remember how I used to hate it when people did that? How it always reminded me of their neck-dandruff? Well, over the course of five years, that action became quite addicting. Much to my regret.

"No problem." Sasuke chuckled. He then signaled for me to sit down at his kitchen table, where two plates of some dish were present. We both sat down, and started eating. Once we had eaten a good portion of the meal, and finished the small talk, we finally got down to buisness.

"The reason why I called you here," he started while placing his utensils down, "was mainly because we never made things official." Sasuke then coughed, and fisted his hand inside his pocket to retrieve a small navy blue box. He opened it, to reveal a stunning silver ring that was studded with little diamonds all around its circumference, with a bigger one in its center. "Uh..." Sasuke continued, with a vivid blush plastered on his pale face. "I'm not quite sure how to do this...but..." He grabbed my left hand and started rubbing his thumb across my line of knuckles. "But I would feel like the world's biggest douchebag for not doing this. So, I have to." His eyebrows furrowed in concentration. "Tenten, will you marry me...?"

My jaw dropped. Everything about this was so beautiful! The ring, the dinner, the groom..hell! Especially the groom! Who knew that SASUKE of all people would be such a romantic! Before I knew it, I was nodding like crazy while the silver was slipped onto my ring finger. "Sasuke..!" I squealed, before running to sit on his lap only to embrace him. We both sat there for a little bit simply enjoying each other's company. We chatted a bit about the details surrounding the wedding, and various other things in life. Nothing could ruin this moment-

*buzzz*

-besides a cell phone.

I groaned. "Sorry about that." I reached into my right back pocket, and felt around for my phone. Just as I thought I had it and gave it a good squeeze, Sasuke's eyes boggled out of his head. "Why won't it shut up!" I continued. "I mean, I'm pressing the button!" Sasuke started biting his lip. He was probably annoyed.

*buzzz*

"Dammit! Where the hell did the thing go!" I got off of Sasuke, and started patting myself down. I couldn't afford to loose another phone!

"Tenten!" Sasuke said loudly, cutting me off guard. I turned around so we were facing each other. He then walked closer to me, and reached into my left back pocket, pulling out a sleek device. "Wrong pocket." Sasuke shoved the phone back into the proper spot.

I frowned. "That can't be! I mean, if it was in my left pocket instead of my right...what was the...thing I kept touching!"

Sasuke sighed while grabbing my hands and placing them right above his belt. "That would be-"

"Guess who I found creeping around in Tenten's bedroom!" Someone exclaimed as they stepped into the room.

"-My dick."

Everyone froze. Why? Well, for one, that sounded VERY wrong. Certainly Sasuke's dick hasn't been creeping around my bedroom. Two: I was embarassed. I just about gave Sasuke a hand job without knowing it. And finally, three: Someone just barged in on the two of us, creating a very awkward scenario. Sasuke and I turned around to look at the intruder who was none other than Naruto. He was standing there frowning.

"Don't you ever knock? What's your problem, you dork!" Sasuke exclaimed. Obviously, he was pissed off, and I don't blame the guy.

Naruto ignored Sasuke, and continued with what he wanted to say. "Sasgay! Why would your dick be creeping around in Tennie's bedroom!"

I rolled my eyes. Naruto could be so dense sometimes.

"Besides, if it's gonna be in any bedroom, it's obviously gonna wind up in min-"

"NARUTO! Please keep your gayness to yourself!" Sasuke exclaimed, cutting him off. Oh, I love watching these two together. They're like peanut-butter and jelly. They taste so different alone, but create an orgasm in the mouth when they're together.

...That was an odd way of describing their relationship.

After a few minutes of bickering, there was an awkward silence that remained in the room. It was Naruto who finally broke the ice. "Why is Tenten here, Sasgay?"

The duck-butt haired man raised a perfectly shaped brow. "Am I not allowed to have people over?"

"No, no! Not like that...I just mean...um...you guys were awfully close..." Naruto replied, blushing. It was kinda cute seeing him act all virgin-like, when obviously he wasn't. "Was I...um...interrupting anything?"

"Yes." Sasuke and I said at the same time.

Naruto's eyes started bulging out of his head "You mean...you guys were doing stuff?"

I rolled my eyes. Naruto was such a pervert. "Yes, we were. So if you'd kindly explain to us why you interrupted, it'd be appreciated." The sicko can think whatever he wants.

Naruto sighed. "Ok well, I was taking a walk, when I passed by your house. And...someone was inside!"

"...So?" I asked, urging him to continue.

"It was probably just the dog, dumbass." Sasuke mumbled.

Naruto shook his head in denial. "No! This someone was carrying a box! Anyways, I got really curious, so I crawled in your house through the bathroom window, and BOOM! There he was! Peeing and humming like there wasn't a damned thing in the world! So, I sat in the shower, and right when he finished his piss session, I told him to wash his hands. So, the guy comes in my direction, and GUESS WHAT!" Naruto was panting now, seeing as he somehow managed to fit his whole story in one breath. He then threw his hands up in the air. "It was Neji! Hyuuga's back!"

"...WHAT!" Sasuke exclaimed, smiling. "Why didn't you call us!"

"I did! I thought it was weird that he was hanging out at Tenten's house, especially when she wasn't home, so I called you, but your phone was off. Then, I called Tenten, but it kept ringing. So! I decided to walk over to your place, Sasgay!" Naruto said, grinning.

No one seemed to question why he was at my place, or why there was no reaction from me when I heard the news. Before I knew it, we were all racing towards my house, where the entire gang was already waiting for us.


"You're pregnant!"

Everyone in the room laughed to Neji's reaction. We were all sitting in my living room, when the news eventually made its way to Neji. He seemed rather shocked (or disturbed) to learn that his innocent cousin wasn't as innocent as everyone had thought. Not to mention the fact that it was the knuckle-headed blond that got the deed done.

"Wow!" Neji coughed. "Uh, congrats!"

Hinata smiled softly. "Thank you. I'm so happy that you're back in time for the baby!"

"YESssHHH!" Sasuke hiccuped. He was plainly intoxicated, thus the slurring. "Ish like a...reunion! Five shtinkin yearshhh...I feel funny..."

"Me TOO...! Shashgay...!" Naruto yelled, also slurring. Once we had all settled in, he and Sasuke practically drowned themselves with the booze Ino brought over. However, unlike her, they have absolutely tolerance for it. Naruto placed his head in Sasuk-sorry...Shashgay's lap. "Shashu! Feel me!"

Shashgay picked up his head, and plopped it over and onto my lap. "Shorry...NaruTO...!" He closed his eyes halfway. "We'll have...shex...later..."

Everyone burst out laughing. Having the gang back and all together after such a long period of time felt really good. Spastastic even. We clicked together so easily after such a long time being apart. I mean, when we entered my house and ambushed Neji, we spent about 10 minutes catching up on life before getting down and dirty. But still it felt like something was missing...

"Hello! Anyone miss me!" We all turned towards the unfamiliar voice, only to be shocked. Tall, dark, chocolate brown hair, husky smile...it could only be-

"KIBA!" Hinata exclaimed before running over to give him a big hug. Kiba chuckled at the friendly greet, and lifted her up mid-hug, making her yelp. We all got up and ran towards him practically raping him in the process.

Before things get too heated and sticky, (perviness fully intended) let me explain what exactly happened to Kiba. Well! Remember how I swapped places with Kiba so that I could come back to the academy when I transferred to Orodickmaru's place? Yeah, well he got really serious with his hobby for basketball and decided to continue with that. It's been about 3 years since I saw him last; that being at my house for Christmas dinner. You see, unlike someone...he actually bothered to keep in contact. However, I don't remember him telling me that he was coming over today...


"Are you guys all excited for the reunion!"

Everyone looked at Kiba. We had just finished catching up and telling the guy about Hinata's pregnancy. Of course, he had the same reaction as Neji. Hell, everyone did. So, anyways, all of a sudden he brought up high school, and now this. And to be completely honest, I had no idea about this reunion that he spoke of. Something probably had come through the mail, but I've been too lazy to check it lately.

"I hate to be the one to ask this, but what the hell are you talking about? Reunion?" I asked, hoping I wasn't the only one clueless about this.

Kiba nodded. "Yeah, the academy's having their five year reunion for our grad class. Can't believe you didn't know about it! That's the whole reason why I came down!"

"What! Are you serious! When is it!" Ino asked enthusiastically. Apparently, I wasn't the only one who was clueless.

"In a few days! Shit, you guys are screwed! They're having the whole prom theme going on this year, so I'd bet your ass that they're all going to dress up in prom attire." Kiba replied, shaking his head. "You girls better hit the stores soon."

"Oh, we will!" Sakura said, grinning. "Tenten! Tomorrow we're having a girl's date! You need to drive us!"

I groaned. Great. Tomorrow I'm gonna be baby-sitting for a bunch of grown women while we shop. Remember what happened the last time we went shopping? That was a very painful experience, especially for my neck. But! I guess as long as the trip remains short and sweet, I should not get injured! "Yeah, sounds good."

"..."

"Um...yes?" I asked as the pinkette and the blonde drew closer towards me.

"Tenten...?" Sakura started. "Is that a new ring? I don't remember it being there yesterday..."

Ino nodded. "It looks really pretty. Who gave it to you; Neji?"

Neji, who was sitting beside me, looked at my hand. "No, it wasn't me. Good choice though, whoever picked it out."

I blushed. What would Neji know about rings? "Um, actually-"

"I am the...lucky pershon...that..." Sasuke hiccuped. "Gave thish ring to her."

Oh fuck. Please! I really don't want everyone to find out about our engagement like...THIS! I'd prefer to do it...sober!

"Really? What for? It looks too fancy to give to a friend." Sakura stated, gazing at the drunk man.

"Don't listen to him, Sakura. He's obviously not...capable at the moment." Ino said, eyeing the two men also.

"Hey! Jusht becaush...I'm a lil'...tipshy doshen't...mean I'm...RETARDed..." Sasuke replied. He then raised his glass as a toast. "WE'RE GETTING MARRIED...!"

"...Oh..."

"...My..."

"Fuck." I mumbled, as everyone now came in my direction to congratulate me on the engagement.

"Congratulations!" Sakura and Ino said while embracing me into a tight hug. I said thank you (and kept doing so), and replied to everyone's questions. They all seemed really happy for us...! Well...except one person...

"Congrats." Neji said cooly when he approached me. He then held out his arms inviting a hug, making me smile. I raised up and onto my tippy-toes and hugged him. He started rocking me side to side. "Why didn't you tell me yesterday...?"

I sighed softly. "The timing wasn't right." And, the timing really wasn't right; I wasn't lying. Hell, he re-appeared on the very same day as my engagement! "I was going to tell you soon enough. I wanted it...sober."

Neji chuckled into my ear. "Well, I can imagine." I started chuckling softly along with him. "But Tenten, if you're getting married," he continued, "I can't possibly stay here. I don't want to intrude on anything."

I guess I should've taken the opportunity to kick Neji out of my house, but...I mean, his stuff was already here! "No, stay. You won't intrude on anything. I mean, the wedding's not for another six months."

"I don't know if I should." Neji replied. "I don't know if I can."

I finally pulled back from our looong hug. "What do you mean?" I asked.

He looked confused. "I...don't know."

"..."

"..."

"Well...where does that leave us...?" I asked. "Just stay here, Neji. It's no big deal. Besides! You'll find an apartment soon enough."

He smiled softly. "Yeah...I guess. No big deal."


There! So dramatic! ;) I hope you liked it :)

I'll try to update soon; I'm taking a family vacation for a month, so I'm not sure when that update'll be :)

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