Sorry everyone i forgot about this story. I don't own Naruto.

When we reached the top of the stairs I gave the guy a wink, grabbing his hands with mine and leading him to the room I used. I backed in slowly, knowing the longer he was in here the more money I earned.

"So what's your name, beauty?"

"Does it matter?"

"I prefer to acquaint myself before anything unfolds."

'okay I'm officially scared of this guy.' "Why wo-?"

"So I can send letters of my deep remorse when I learn of their deaths."

Even paying attention I couldn't catch the movement he made to gag me then slammed me on the used bed. My eyes widened and I pulled a kunai from inside the pillow to stab him in the shoulder. He let out a sharp growl, but didn't even pull the weapon out. He had me pinned and I kicked him in the nuts. Finally he showed pain and howled, but his grip just tightened on my arms.

"Damn bitch."

I heard my door open with a crash, but I didn't focus on whoever just came in just struggled free myself from the stranger's grasp. I flipped him at the same time someone pulled him off me. I yanked the gag out of my mouth, spitting the taste out.

"Neji."

"Are you alright?"

His voice came out tight, restrained to the point of breaking. I shivered, remembering other times I heard that voice. In missions it was used before dead bodies covered the floor. It used to be spoken whenever the topic of the main branch came up.

"I managed to hold him off, but he's damn strong as well as fast."

A tiny nod responded and I felt glad that I couldn't see his eyes. Waves of anger, no more like fury, rolled off him. I sat up and stood next to him, feeling the eyes of the man on the floor stalk me.

Neji moved in front of me to shield me from view, most likely giving a death glare. I winced when a cackle rang out and I peeked to see the man's demonic looking eyes. A sneer parted his lips

"That's rich. A Hyuuga in love with a prostitute, di-"

Neji lifted the man by the throat, Byakugan activated. The killer choked and attempted to shank Neji. Neji released what sounded like a growl and threw him to the opposite wall and released chakra

Blood spurted from his mouth and his eyes emptied, unconscious maybe dead before he hit the wall. Neji let out a huff a breath and faced me. He took two quick steps and grasped my shoulder lightly. His eyes examined my body for wounds, stopping where bruises formed on my arms.

"Go get Tsunade, I want this guy arrested."

"Right."

The only thing to do when Neji got this pissed off is to do exactly what he said. I ran out of the room and down the back stairs to the Hokage's office, ignoring the whistles and hoots (what were they birds?). I jogged up the stairs and tried my best not to fall on my face.

After being okayed in I entered the room where Shizune raised her eyebrows at me and Tsunade frowned. I tugged on my skirt in a vain effort to make it longer.

"Tenten? What's going on?"

"Well I was working and one of the guys tried to kill me. I stabbed him and kneed him but it had no effect. Neji entered and threw him off me then knocked him out."

"Why was Neji there in the first place?"

"He tried to convince me to quit."

"Alright, Shizune bring the bingo book. We'll see if this guy's listed."

"Hai Tsunade-sama!"

Shizune scurried through the mass piles of paper, finally finding what she searched for. Tsunade gestured for me to lead the way, so half sprinted out of the room back to the other room. This time the guys didn't mock owls, instead they turned away. (Thank god!)

We used the back stairs again to avoid Alexa. When I showed them to the room I saw Neji pinned him to the wall and didn't miss his skin. Tsunade snorted at the site and checked his vitals. Shizune searched for him in the bingo book and I headed towards my training partner.

"He's alive, barely."

"Found him. It says he's a missing nin from Iwagakure, wanted for the raping and killing of over 30 girls."

I shuddered and jumped when Neji's arm surrounded me. I shot a questioning look, but he ignored me.

"Tsunade-sama I request permission for Tenten to live in the Hyuuga estate as well as to restrain her from working in this place again."

"Hey wait a second!"

His other hand covered my mouth preventing me from arguing. All I wanted to say was that it should be my choice at least. I bit him, but he didn't pull away or make a peep. I bit harder, and his other hand poked the bruise on my arm. I let out a small strangled squeak of pain.

"Permission granted."

Neji smirked and removed his hand from my mouth. He bowed to Tsunade and then led me out of the room with me glaring at his back the entire time.

"Neji…"

"Do you want to keep working here? D o you really want to keep selling your body to strangers? This is a way out Tenten, take it."

I shut up and allowed Neji to lead me downstairs. Stood silent behind him as he told my boss what happened and the Hokage's orders. I went to Quin and told him the story before Neji pulled me away.

Quin winked and blew a kiss in my direction making me blush. Neji quirked an eyebrow but didn't comment. He proceeded to drag me to my house on the way death-glaring anyone who so much as glanced in my direction.

"Get changed and packed."

"Sir yes sir."

Regardless of my sarcasm I obeyed. As soon as I finished Neji picked up my bags and grabbed my wrist heading for his house on the roofs this time. We silently made our way through the austere halls to a room. We both went in and he closed the door behind us.

"You stay here, my room is next door if you need anything. If anyone questions you tell them you're my teammate and guest."

"Hai."

"Good night then."

"Night Neji and thanks."

I saw his silhouette nod and leave. Too tired to change clothes I flopped on the soft mattress and dreamt.

I woke up out of long habit to sun shining in my eyes. I yawned and stretched. Then I found the shower. Finishing quickly, I dressed, unpacked my stuff, did my hair, and sat on the bed again. Just as I sat I had to stand back up to answer the door. Neji stood there and motioned for me to follow.

"I need to inform Lord Hiashi of your stay here and for that I need you to come with me. After that's done we'll eat and go to training. I assume you've already unpacked?"

"Yes I finished right before you came. Are you sure this is necessary I don't want to be a nuisance."

"Tenten you'll stay here whether you like I tor not. You're not a nuisance and I'm sure Hiashi-sama will agree to you living here."

"Thanks Neji."

Obviously I wasn't going to get out of this, but why was Neji being so persistent? It was unlike him to be so stubborn about any subject unless it was a mission or duty of some sort, but it seems as though he decided to make me a special case. Joy.

"Oh by the way since you'll be staying here you'll need to attend the Hyuuga banquet. Did you bring any formal wear?"

"I'll buy something after training." 'this is going to be a fun stay isn't it?'