Chapter 4
Neji and Tenten quickly gathered pieces of wood and other materials from the island they could use for the shelter they were to build. As time went on, they got enough, so they began making the shelter. Tenten worked on one side as Neji worked on the other. Suddenly, a rumbling noise caused by thunder cracked loudly, and Tenten jumped from surprise, causing some of her side to fall over.
Neji yelled over to her. "Tenten, if you're going to keep making mistakes, then just let me take care of it!" Tenten shook her head. She hated being looked at as weak. Especially to Neji. All she wanted to do was prove herself to him, but lately, he just seems to look down at her.
She picked up the side that fell down and supported it up again, so it was sure not to fall again. As she continued building, she thought over things about Neji. Before this day, she was sure that Neji had SOME sort of feelings for her, but after coming to the island, he just seemed annoyed and angered by her being around. The storm picked up quickly, but Neji and Tenten finally finished shelter. Tenten went in first, and Neji followed. They sat side by side as the thunder rumbled outside and the rain fell onto the shelter, giving off a somewhat relaxing sound. Besides the sound from the rainfall, all that was heard was each of them breathing. No light was able to enter the shelter they built, so they couldn't even see each other.
The silence between the two of them was killing Tenten, so she decided to try to speak up. "N-Neji...? What do you think we should do now? Even when the storm clears down, we'll still have no kayak to use to get back to the shore."
Neji exhaled sharply, giving off a sign of annoyance. "I've already thought that over. The option I thought we could use was using chakra in our feet to quickly get back to shore. But, it's a long ways back, so our chakra wouldn't be able to last. So, that idea wouldn't work. But it's nothing to worry about. The others are probably going to come and get us."
(Meanwhile...at the beachhouse...)
Naruto jumped up and down on the couch. "Hey, guys! Is it just me or is something missing?"
Shikamaru shrugged. "No...nothing's missing. Now, shut up and get off the couch."
(Back at the island...)
Tenten smiled, reassured. "Yeah, you're right, Neji." Then, silence overcame them once again. Tenten took this oppurtunity to think over thinks between her and Neji again. For the longest time, she has had a crush on Neji, and she never knew how to express those feelings. Tenten always found going on missions or training with him was enough, but lately she wanted to see how he felt for her. She grew tired, though, and she slowly closed her eyes to the sound of their shallow breathing...
TO BE CONTINUED...
A/N: Hmmm...hopefully things will go smoother for these two. XD Keep reading pleaseeee! 3
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