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Chapter 4:Homecoming

Sorry you will have to wait till later to find out what the girls told her :D I know, I'm such a stinker he... he... he...

(thoughts or memories)

The next day Tenten was released from the hospital. As expected her friends were there to lend a hand.

"They said I can go home." Tenten said sheepishly. She was quiet for a moment before continuing, "But, I don't know where that is. Could one of you show me?"

For a moment Ino and Sakura just stood in silence. It was weird seeing Tenten so helpless. Then as if they read each others minds, the two said in unison "Sure!" They shared a laugh then signed Tenten out and headed for the door.

"Its not too far from here. You should be home soon." Sakura looked over at her friend and smiled sympathetically. "And don't worry, one of us will stay with you for a while, so you will never be alone."

Before Tenten could object Lady Tsunade walked towards them with Hinata close behind her.

"That wont be necessary girls. I've already made arrangements for Tenten." After saying this Tsunade pushed Hinata forward. "You'll be staying at the Hyuga complex for a while."

"Lady Tsunade thinks it would be a good idea." Hinata looked up at her friends, then directly at Tenten, " She thinks being around one of your teammates might help your memory come back quicker."

Tenten began to blush, My teammate...I'll be staying in the same house with him...

"So until your memory returns, you will stay with the Hyuga's." Tsunade said placing her hands on her hips.

Tenten opened her mouth to object but Tsunade quickly interrupted her, "Thats an order!" She removed her hands from her hips and placed them firmly over her chest. She wasn't giving in.

Tenten let out a sigh,"Yes Mame." Reluctantly she walked away with Hinata towards the Hyuga complex.

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Neji sat at his desk mindlessly going over some new scrolls. He hadn't been back to the hospital to see Tenten, but he believed they would be releasing her soon.

I made a complete fool of my self!! I cant face her again till I've sorted all this out. He put the scroll down and let it roll across his desk. Then, he stood up and began pacing around his room. At least one good thing came from her injury... We wont be training for a while, so I can have some time away from her to think.

A closing door roused Neji from his thoughts. Hmmm, Hinata must be back from visiting the Hokage. I wonder what her summons was about? He went towards the door, he could hear Hinata talking to someone. He heard Tenten's familiar voice and froze, his fingers just inches from the knob.

Huh... what is she doing here? He opened the door just enough so he could peak into the hall without drawing attention to himself. They were standing just outside his door.

"Here Tenten, this is where you'll be staying." Hinata opened the door and lead her into the room just across from Neji's.

Neji quickly closed his door. Shit! What is she doing here? And right across from my room!! As if things weren't hard enough.

He slammed his head against the door resulting in several loud thuds. He turned around pressing his back to the wall and slid down to sit on the floor. He sat with his head in his hands for several minutes lost in thought. A knock at the door caused him to jump. The loud sound echoed through the quiet room. As he rose to answer it the door slowly slid open.

"Brother. May I talk to you?" Hinata cautiously peeked around the door's edge.

"What do you want." Neji's voice remained cold and calm.

"Well...I wanted... to let you know... that Tenten was going to be staying with us..." She looked at the floor and nervously rubbed her hands together. "...till she gets her memory back."

"What!!" He struggled to keep his voice down.

"Lady Tsunade thinks it will help...thats... what she wanted to talk to me about earlier." Hinata's voice remained quiet.

"Just great" Neji mumbled to himself. To Hinata he said "Is there anything else?" She just shook her head. "Ok then, I'll see you at dinner." Hinata nodded her head and slipped back out the door.

When she was gone Neji allowed himself to fall onto his bed. Great, just what I need...another distraction.