I'm sorry this is late! My internet stopped working for a spell, and then I was out of the house for a day or so. Here's the update, short I know, but it's up at least. Thank you for the alerts and favourites and also the three reviews, all from the same reader, heh. Thank you JuugosGrrrl15, and I will fix up the spelling as soon as I'm able.

She felt so ashamed. Wiping desperately at her eyes, she slid her back down the wall and hit her head against her knees. As she sat there, she told herself that she had been rude and the best thing to do would be to go and find Sakura and apologise. She couldn't bring herself to chase after her though. While she could admit she was wrong, she wanted to admit it to the other girl in a less public place. The situation could easily become embarrassing and Tenten wanted to maintain a little dignity after this particular incident. Deciding that she would find the other Kunoichi in the morning, Tenten stood up and went to take a shower. She'd give the girl the benefit of the doubt and train her as best she could, but if she tried to force the friendship thing she'd just play it down. That was for the best. Tenten's pride wouldn't allow someone to form a friendship with her out of pity.

Sleep was elusive until the wee small hours of the morning. Tenten was grateful when it hit her. In the morning the sunlight crept over her gradually, and she woke enveloped by a wonderful sleepy haze. A leisurely stretch sent pleasure rippling through her muscles, and she flopped back down onto the bed, relaxed. Breakfast was a simple meal of bread and fruit which disappeared quickly. She cleaned up afterwards and couldn't quite help herself when she saw that her bookcase was in disarray. Eagerly she leapt from one chore to next, to the point where she had enough firewood for the next two winters, dare she sully the pristine condition of the floor before the fireplace with soot. Finally she admitted she was procrastinating, just a little. It was a little past midday and by her guess Sakura would be on her lunch break soon. What better time than that to take her aside and apologise in private?

In no apparent rush Tenten made her way across town towards the hospital. Sure enough as she approached she spied Sakura walking out of the front door, an arm slung around Naruto. She sighed, that would make things a little more difficult. There'd be no backing down now though, no matter what.

"Sakura!"

She exclaimed, leaping from the roof of a nearby house, landing neatly,

"May I speak with you for a moment?"

Of course the other girl looked shocked, but she nodded nonetheless, turning to her exuberant friend to speak a few choice words. Naruto nodded sharply and waved to both young women before sauntering off. Soon an awkward silence had descended over them both, and Tenten searched for something to say. She figured that honesty was, as usual, the best policy.

"I wanted to apologise. I jumped to conclusions yesterday. That subject's just a bit touchy."

The other girl nodded, and smiled softly. Tenten felt encouraged and continued on,

"And I was wondering if you'd still consider training with me?"

Sakura grinned,

"Of course!"

Tenten couldn't help it, she smiled back.

"Great! Um, when did you want to start?"

"Erm, how about tomorrow, at dawn? If you're not busy."

Tenten shook her head,

"Nope. Dawn tomorrow it is."

She turned about quickly, glad that she had done it. The muscles in her legs tensed and she was about to leap back onto the roof, but a question stopped her.

"Wait! Should I bring anything?"

"Just your kunai, shuriken and the right attitude."

She replied seriously, before turning a little, to toss the other girl a slight smile. This time she made good her escape, and flitted across the rooftops of Konoha to her own. The flat roof was fenced off, and she often trained up there. She decided that some training would be the best thing to center her, so she began to go through some forms. Tenten cut a fine figure silhouetted against the setting sun, her body rigid yet supple and always deadly.

A few hours later she was illuminated by the soft light of paper lanterns. Shadows licked across her features, alternating with flickers of light. A sheen of sweat had formed over her body, and her clothes were beginning to stick to her. To finish her impromptu training session she flicked out a combination of kicks. They whirled from the inside of her stance, out, from the outside of her stance, in, all in great arcs. Finally her leg swung down in a powerful axe kick and Tenten's heel bit into the concrete of the roof, kicking up powder and shards of cement. A controlled breath was released and she slowly came to, letting herself relax a bit.

Allowing herself to wince slightly from the pain in her foot, she walked down a short flight of stairs into her apartment. That was something she really enjoyed, having a place of her own. It had taken her a lot of high ranked missions to be able to afford the place, but it was well worth it. Scalding water cleaned the sweat and grime from her skin which she scrubbed at vigorously. Dinner was simple, and she went straight to sleep after cleaning her teeth, half dreading waking up.

Tada. Next update on Thursday I'm hoping. I should be able to stick to it. Until then, dear readers!

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