Chapter Four

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"Looks like you wish came true then, you did get to play with my hair"

End Flash back.

Neji will Die. If I kill him, will the mission be a failure? Either way Neji will die.

Moments ago, she had thought it was going to be her who was going to die. After waking up 'snuggled' up to Neji's hair, she had felt gradually more and more embarrassed. But with that last comment, Tenten saw red.

Neji looked up, his previously gloating face, had changed to one of pure shock, as Tenten launched herself across the bed at him. The look in her eyes was most unnerving.

Tenten landed on top of the unsuspecting Hyuuga, pinning him to the bed she grabbed his hands and put them above his head.

Wait… what I am doing! I can't kill Neji, and how am I going to explain this absurd position now? What shall I do to him?

Tenten looked around, looking for ideas on how to 'get' the Hyuuga.

Her searching eyes settled on the menu, which lay on the bedside table. Slowly an idea formed in her mind. She smiled.

Neji had been watching Tenten's changing expressions, it seemed to him that his life was no longer in danger; however she was going to get revenge, and was currently looking for ideas on how to just so that. This could be troublesome…

To his surprise, she smile wickedly, and let him go, then she silently climbed off the bed and picked up some clean clothes. Tenten then silently walked into the bathroom to change. Neji shuddered; she was in a dangerous mood it seemed. She stil had hat unnerving smile on her face.

Neji POV

At eight they went down for breakfast. Tenten still hadn't said a word, but she seemed to be slipping back into her usual self, and was friendly towards the waitress.

Neji took his seat, and ordered soup for his breakfast. Tenten ordered the same.

He decided to try and break the ice a little. Tenten won't murder me in public.

"So what are your plans for today then?" He looked hopefully at the weapons mistress.

"I plan to go to the market this afternoon, but nothing else so far, what about yourself?"

Well she sounds more or less normal, just a bit more polite than usual.

"Very well, shall we go there after breakfast?"

"Yeah, sounds good to me… ah here it comes now!"

The waitress arrived with the soup, and gently set it down in front of them. "Here you are, watch out- it's still a little hot!"

Neji thanked her, and looked over towards Tenten, and frowned. She had lifted her bowl up to blow it, to cool it down quicker. Her eyes flickered up to meet his; she smiled.

"Eat up Kazuki!"

"…"

Neji looked at his bowl, picked up his spoon, and began to eat.

Five second later and his mouth were on fire. He dropped the spoon, spluttering and chocking, and reached for a glass of water. Tenten moved it out of his way, picking it up. She let out a fake gasp of:" Oh my, what is wrong Kazuki-kun?!" And with that she threw the water on him. Neji looked down at his soaked robes, and if his mouth hadn't been on fire he would have yelled at her daringness. He quickly reached for her glass to cool his throat.

He drained the glass, and he looked sideways, Tenten had a happy look on her face; that spoke for itself.

Damm… when did she add that to my food?! My robes are going see-through… better get back to the room…

"I'm going to get changed…" Neji got to his feet.

"I'll bring these up" she said lightly with a shrug.

She's back to normal, thank heavens…

As they were leaving, two women stood at the door giggling at Neji's soaked state. The outline of his muscles was quite clear where the water had reached.

Normal POV

When they arrived back at the room, Neji was still a little red around the ears.

"Tenten, revenge isn't a good sport to take up" He sighed and looked over at her, she was smiling sweetly.

"Besides" he continued, "I thought you had grown out of tantrums" He sat down on the bed next to her.

She giggled and lay back. "You have to admit, but that was a good one!"

"I will admit that I didn't see you put anything in my food"

Tenten giggled "didn't see? You were oblivious! Admit is Neji-kun! I just out did you!"

Neji smiled, but offered no comment.

So Tenten, who was feeling slightly hyper after her successful revenge, she picked up a pillow, and rounded on Neji.

First she aimed for his head, then stomach, and then she just hit him anywhere. Suffering from the reign of blows, Neji tried to tell her to get off him, but every time he opened his mouth, he got a mouthful of pillow. In the end he turned around and launched himself over Tenten, and pinned her to the bed. She just giggled.

"Sorry, got a little over exited there- just be happy it wasn't a kunai!" She smiled again, and then arched an eyebrow. "If you get off me I promise not to hit you! Happy now?"

Neji realized he was still on top of her, and climbed off.

"I'm confiscating this pillow, for health and safety reasons"

"Wow, Neji, feeling talkative, aren't we? I haven't heard 'Hn' for quite a while now" She grinned and sat up. Tenten was in a good mood. Revenge is sweet, he won't tease me now!

"Ok, I think I've calmed down a bit now! Shall we get going?"

"Hn"

They walked through the market, Tenten picking things out left right and centre. They came across a weapons stall. Neji watched Tenten's eyes light up as she approached it.

"ooohhh look, excuse me sir, how much is this?"

The store owner gave her a small smile, and answered her question.

Tenten rummaged through her purse, while Neji stood patiently.

"Are you Ninja then?" Asked the store owner.

Tenten blushed, "No we just like collecting them, and they make good ornaments"

Neji smiled, the idea of Tenten displaying her weapons was amusing, she wouldn't last a week before having to throw them at something.

"Sorry for imposing, but I do have to ask, what with the two academies at war at the moment"

Neji looked up "at war? I'm sorry sir, could you explain please?"

The man frowned. "Are you not from around here then?" They both shook their heads. "Well the two academies do not agree with each others training methods, I used the term war lightly, they don't actually fight all that often. The one with the more understanding views to teaching is located in the south, and the other is in the north of the town"

"Thank you we better be on our way" Said Neji, with a slight inclination of his head. Gently putting his arm around Tenten's shoulders and steering her away from the weapons stall, in which she was still mesmerized with.

"Hmmm do you think I should have brought those weapons?"

"Were you even listening?" Neji gave an exasperated sigh Tenten was always drawn into a daze by weapons.

"The man said that there were two academies, one in the north and one in the south, I looked at the one in the south yesterday.

"Oh, shall we check out the north then?"

"Yes, lets. Hopefully there will be more ninjas at this one"

They set off for the north side of town, stopping to brows several stores on the way. By the time they arrived it was six in the evening.

They walked down a slight slope, this academy was much bigger, although lessons had already finished.

"Do you think we should take a closer look?" Asked Tenten.

"We shouldn't risk getting caught just yet; can you see that man at the entrance?"

Tenten looked closely, and spotted him. "Yes, do you think he's a teacher?"

"Its probable, listen, I think I saw him in the cafe I ate in yesterday, I think he is the son of the owner. If you could find a way of questioning him, I think it would be beneficial"

Tenten looked at the young man; he had quite a slender build to him, and walked with a strange swaying of his hips. Tenten gave Neji a play full look "You're asking me to chat him up in order for him to spill the beans? Aren't you forgetting something? We're engaged."

"Not chat up, just get him talking" Neji stood with his arms crossed, with the 'remember I am the team leader look on his face'.

Tenten nodded to show she understood, and silently started walking back to the hotel.

As they walked through the still busy town, the sun slowly set, to reveal the towns' nightlife. Tenten and Neji walked side by side, saying nothing. Tenten was thinking about the man from the ninja academy, and Neji was just being himself.

By the time they reached the hotel, it was dark. Collecting their keys, they headed up to the room. Neji came to an abrupt stop as they spotted someone waiting outside the door. Yuki smiled and waved happily. Tenten returned the wave, and asked "Yuki, I wasn't expecting you until tomorrow!" Yuki just bowed her head slightly; "I came with an invitation, actually. Tomorrow my farther is holding a winter celebration. There's going to be food, dancing and entertainer! I wanted to know if you would like to come, it starts at eight and you can leave as you like, although they chuck you out if you stay past midday" Yuki smiled hopefully.

Tenten was surprised, but she smiled happily, "Yes! that would be wonderful, will we need anything to get in?"

Yuki shook her head. "I'll meet you at eight by the doors, formal wear of course, and you can have a guided tour, so see you then!" With that, she left.

Neji turned to Tenten as they open the door. "It may be beneficial to the mission, as we will get a chance to talk to the town's important residents"

Tenten beamed. "Oh, I can't wait- you know what this means Neji, dressing up! We'll have to go shopping tomorrow!"

Neji practically scowled. "Not weapons shopping then?"

Tenten POV

Tenten was too happy to notice I'll be able to wear the kimono, and Yuki can show us round… and there will be sociable people there! Unlike Neji (Said a small voice) yes well, he's just not the talking type, besides he does listen. It'll just be nice to hear other words than 'hn' as a response!

Tenten was happily sorting through her case, trying to find the kimono. She stopped. What am I doing, it's not until tomorrow. I think a shower is called for, or perhapse I could persuade Neji to come in the spring…

"Hey Neji, coming in the spring?" She looked up hopefully.

Neji looked around and gave her a disbelieving look.

"No"

"aww, but Neji, even if you don't like company, I do, and besides- you liked it yesterday!"

"I'm not wearing t-" But he had been cut off. Tenten grabbed his wrist, and pushed him into the bathroom once more, throwing the penguin shorts in with him.

"Now get changed before I am forced to get drastic, and tomorrow, we will go into town, and you can buy a gift for Yuki's parents as they so kindly agreed to invite us."

Tenten removed her clothes, and began to put on her spare bikini, hearing a noise behind her she spun around to see the surprised looking Hyuuga, and standing looking redder than she'd ever seen him. He spun around and slammed the door to the bathroom.

Tenten looked down at the bikini top in her hands. Neji has just seen me … topless… Ok... Deep breaths…Tenten think positive thoughts… wow... I just made him blush, well what can I expect, I think I'd annoyed if he wasn't the slightest bit embarrassed! I hope I haven't just given him another reason to gloat…

Tenten finished getting changed and called him to tell him she was done. They climbed into the spring together, not saying a word. Despite the awkward silence, Tenten couldn't quite help herself but smile. In the past week, she had embarrassed Neji on more occasions than in the whole time she'd know him, and seen him enjoy himself, then not to mention him blushing, laughing and smiling! If someone had told her two weeks before that all this was going to happen, she would have believed them to be lying.

Neji looked up when Tenten started chuckling.

"What's so funny?"

"Oh nothing…"

"…" Neji looks at her and glares, and then raised an eyebrow.

"I was just wondering, you don't seem to be acting like so much of a Hyuuga at the moment, that's all!" Tenten smiled, and looked at Neji. He was smiling.

"Hn"

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