"Do you think risks are worth it?" Neji asked.
"They are." Tenten said while practicing her aiming.
"Oh?"
"Well, you can look at Lee. He can't use chakra. He took the risk to become a ninja anyways. If you asked him, he'd say the risk was worth it."
"I don't think it's worth it." Neji said.
"Why?" asked Tenten.
"Because it's risky."
"Risky?" Tenten said flabbergasted. "Everything in life is risky!"
Neji looked taken back.
Tenten continued with momentum, "There are no guarantees in life! We're ninja and we could die any second-
Neji kissed her then stepped back.
Tenten froze. And stared.
"I like you, Tenten." Neji said. "I've liked you for a long time but if you don't feel the same way... I hope we can put what happened less than a second ago behind us."
"..."
Neji looked uncomfortable with Tenten's silence as he continued, "It would be better if things don't become awkward between us but I can ask for a team change if it makes things easier."
"I like you too." Tenten quietly said as a slight blush formed on her face, "I just didn't think you'd ever feel the same way about me... Actually, I thought you were asexual."
Neji looked shocked before a large smile uncharacteristically covered his face and he pulled Tenten into a hug.
