A long moment of shocked silence passed and Sakura and Shizune managed to close the wound.
"We've closed the wound but there is still internal bleeding. We need to take her to the hospital," Shizune stated and she hoisted up Tenten and hurried as fast as she could towards Konoha. Neji was still shocked in silence. Rock Lee didn't stay for a minutes and began to limp towards the road. He didn't last, and he collapsed. The opening of the gates had put a great strain on his body. Lee felt strong arms grip him and Lee felt the wind rushing through his hair.
"You did a great job Lee, ya held out longer than anyone else had expected," Naruto said, to Lee's great surprise.
"Naruto, why did Tenten do that? She nearly died…trying to save me…" Lee let that fact sink in.
"I dunno Lee, but I think maybe she really does like you. Whaddaya think?" Lee was too weak to respond and after a moment he passed out from his injuries.
Lee was in a dream…he knew it was a dream because Tenten was running towards him in that beautiful yellow dress of hers. She couldn't possibly be running after what happened.
"Lee!" Cried a voice from far away. Who was that? "Lee!" It cried again. Why couldn't it go away? Just then, the dream world around him began to crumble. Lee slowly opened his eyes and his eyes met Neji's white eyes. He looked like he hadn't slept in a long time.
"Neji, what are you doing here?" Lee asked sleepily.
"I realized something." Neji started and Lee sat up in his hospital bed so he could listen better. "I have been blind. I didn't want to admit it but…I knew deep inside that Tenten liked you. I had to confront that when she saved you. Therefore…I will not pursue her anymore." Neji paused for a long moment. "You should go see her, the doctors said that you are well enough to speak to her." Neji's face turned to utmost urgency. "She has been in a coma for over a month. The doctors say she may die. I believe that…maybe if you're near her that she may recover." Lee took a moment for all this to sink in.
"I will go see her," Lee found that it was no large task to get out of bed. Lee still had to slightly limp in order to walk. Lee left his room and Neji followed him.
"She should be down the hall, last one on the right."
"Thank you Neji," Lee replied and limped down the hall.
Lee stared at the dark door. He took a deep breath and entered. A single ray of Sunlight illuminated the darkened room. Tenten lay unconscious on the hospital bed. Her mouth was slightly agape and the heart monitor next to the bed gave a steady beat. Lee limped to the bed and held onto Tenten's hand. Even though she was in a coma he felt he had to tell her how he was feeling.
"Tenten, I know you cannot hear me but I must tell you something. When I was younger I did have a crush on Sakura but over the years I realize how much you have matured and grown. You have become a beautiful woman and a strong one at that. Overtime I have developed feelings for you. I feel that, I love you. I am unsure if you love me the same and that is why I must ask you Tenten…Would you stay with me forever, if I asked you?"
Suddenly he realized that Tenten's eyes were slightly open and her mouth was turned up in a slight smile. "Is that a marriage proposal?"
Stunned, Lee swallowed and replied with, "Yes."
Tenten's smile got bigger, "Then I accept…" Tenten drifted off and fell asleep. Lee felt overjoyed, as if he was walking on air. He had made his confession and she acknowledged him. Neji had also realized that Tenten loved Lee as well. She had come out of her coma because of their love for each other. If Lee hadn't gotten up the courage to confess then he would have never known. So, if you ever truly care for someone, tell them how you feel or you may never know if they love you as well.
A/N: Thank God it's finished. I really like this story cause it's so romantic ^-^ R&R I still need motivation to write the rest of my fan fictions. Flames will be used to make S'mores and hot dogs.